"Tell me your thoughts," Lin Feng asked from the side.
“Little Immortal…” Shen Gongbao hurriedly glanced around and, seeing that everyone was waiting for his answer, immediately said, “Among all the demon gods in the world, none is more powerful than the Dragon Clan. If we also befriend the Phoenix Clan and the Qilin Clan, the Demon Court can not only be established smoothly, but also be used by His Majesty!”
This pancake is so big and smells amazing!
Lin Feng couldn't help but laugh, and then the people around him also smiled. As soon as he said this, they had more or less guessed Shen Gongbao's thoughts. In this world, only Shen Gongbao had the confidence to say that he could befriend the Dragon, Phoenix and Qilin clans.
If it were someone else, even if they said it, they wouldn't be very convincing.
However, would these three races degenerate into demons? Their current identities are divine beasts and auspicious beasts... Lin Feng's doubts vanished instantly upon a thought.
Auspicious omens? Are auspicious omens just the watchdogs of Buddhism, the Jade Emperor's mount, or the pillar beasts on the Lingxiao Palace? In the eyes of the Heavenly Court, the word "auspicious omens" is just an empty title, no different from that of the Great Sage Equaling Heaven.
The dragons of the Four Seas Dragon Palace are just like the monkeys of Flower Fruit Mountain; apart from the size of their territory, they are no different.
Therefore, the three races will definitely seize this opportunity.
"What do you want?" Zhu Yuanzhang, sitting high on the throne, lowered his head slightly and said seriously, "Stand up and answer."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Upon hearing this, Shen Gongbao finally breathed a sigh of relief. After standing up with exceptional speed, he replied loudly, "Your Majesty, I have no other request than to be granted a leisurely and unassuming official position on this list."
A minor official post?
Zhu Yuanzhang was well aware of this demand. People from all over the world would say they didn't want anything in front of him, but in the end, they wanted more than anyone else.
However, it also depends on whether they really have the ability to come out.
"We promise you, if the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin clans agree to establish a Demon Court and it aligns with the will of Heaven, we will grant you whatever you desire," Zhu Yuanzhang said slowly. "However, you must remember, what we want are not three clans that will act recklessly after gaining power."
After saying that, Liu Bowen added with a smile, "Most of the members of the three clans are descendants of the ancient times and cherish their past glory. If there are some new faces... that would be good too."
"Yes, I will search carefully!" Shen Gongbao could easily understand, and as soon as he answered, he saw Liu Bowen give him a wink: "I will go and do it!"
"Wait, do you need help?" Lin Feng asked hastily as he saw the other party about to leave. "Besides the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin clans, there are also people from your sect. They won't give you a chance to explain."
"Mao Xiang!" Zhu Yuanzhang immediately commanded, "Commander of the Xuan Tianwu Vanguard!"
"Commander of the Xuan Tianwu Vanguard!" Mao Xiang rushed to the front of the main hall without stopping and shouted angrily outside.
In the blink of an eye, a man dressed in a flying fish-patterned half-body armor rushed into the main hall: "Your Majesty, I, the Commander of the Heavenly Martial Vanguard, pay my respects!"
Zhu Yuanzhang shouted, "From today onwards, the Tianwu Vanguard will be assigned to Shen Gongbao's guards. All matters will be decided by him. All we want is for him to come back alive!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" the commander replied immediately.
"Go."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, and Shen Gongbao, his face full of excitement, looked at the commander who was a hundred times more ferocious than him, and a sense of pride welled up in his heart.
This was the richest he had ever been!
Why would you need to beg for favors and put on a smiling face everywhere?
As the group walked away, Lin Feng finally shifted his gaze from Shen Gongbao's retreating figure.
Now that the four rankings are activated, he no longer needs to go to Mount Tai to report to the Heavenly Dao. His transaction with Dengying Liu and others can be considered complete. However, his Star Lord Seal has not yet been activated... With Wu Ming here to oversee things, this matter is not something to be in a hurry for.
Immortal Qin, Martial Ming, Investiture of the Gods, Heavenly Court, the Three Teachings, Sages... so many people were drawn into this in the blink of an eye.
Si Tao has now returned to his personal space. Both Styx Ancestor and Primordial Celestial Venerable have disappeared in the vicinity. Now it's time to tackle the core of this war.
The last human emperor, also the supreme ruler of humanity, was King Zhou, Di Xin.
The struggle between the Human Emperor and the Son of Heaven, the divine right of kings...
Lin Feng pondered for a moment, then suggested to Zhu Yuanzhang, "Should we send an envoy to meet with King Zhou?"
To see King Zhou?
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes held a subtle expression; he was eager to hear what Lin Feng was really thinking.
"Humanity..." Lin Feng's gaze changed again as he asked Zhu Yuanzhang, "If King Zhou is truly worthy of the position of Emperor, should we still attack Chaoge?"
"Insolence!" Mao Xiang immediately flew into a rage.
"Quiet." Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand to interrupt Mao Xiang, then gestured for Lin Feng to continue.
Seeing this, Lin Feng suppressed his slight worry and asked loudly, "Was King Zhou of Shang a tyrant?"
The questioning echoed in the hall; even Liu Bowen had never questioned Zhu Yuanzhang in such a way.
"yes!"
Suddenly, a reply came from behind him, and before Lin Feng could turn around, two footsteps walked straight into the main hall.
"Your humble servant is Zhang Juzheng..."
"Your humble servant, Yu Qian..."
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Zhang Juzheng and Yu Qian spoke in unison, standing straight beside Lin Feng.
At first glance, Zhu Yuanzhang's face showed a rare smile, a smile he hadn't shown since meeting Lin Feng.
Even amidst this smile, Zhu Yuanzhang made no attempt to conceal his emotions, asking in a light tone, "Why do you say King Zhou was a tyrant?"
"Although historical records are somewhat biased, they can still offer some insight," Zhang Juzheng said loudly. "During the Shang Dynasty, there was a struggle between divine and imperial power. If King Zhou had implemented reforms and fought against the divine authority of the world, there would have been signs of such a struggle. However, he still indulged in beautiful women and indiscriminately killed ministers, which shows that he was somewhat deluded!"
Yu Qian continued, "While this assessment of him as a ruler who engaged in large-scale construction projects, increased taxes, and militarism may be somewhat extreme, it does offer a glimpse into his character. He was neither a tyrant nor a wise ruler!"
Seeing their serious expressions, Lin Feng couldn't help but ask, "Was Qin Shi Huang a wise ruler?"
Before the two could answer, Lin Feng said directly, "No one is perfect. If Confucius were king, would he be a wise ruler? If King Zhou's actions and judgments were in line with the times, then they would be reasonable. How can people of this era be compared to us!"
What kind of person would a modern person consider a wise ruler? What kind of person would a person would a person like Yu Qian or Wang Yangming consider a wise ruler? These are not the same thing at all.
Regardless of what the real King Zhou was like in history, at this moment, King Zhou has not yet become the tyrannical ruler who is hated by all. Must they judge a person based on a certain ending? This person didn't even have a chance?
Moreover, the Zhou Dynasty's denigration of the Shang Dynasty is similar to the Qing Dynasty's denigration of the Ming Dynasty in some respects; it cannot be taken entirely at face value, nor can it be readily believed.
However, such a distant matter is impossible to explain clearly. Raising this question now is already undermining Wu Ming's position, especially since Zhu Yuanzhang, who just helped them, is already quite good that he doesn't get angry.
"What if he is the King Zhou you speak of?" Zhu Yuanzhang suppressed the restlessness of the crowd and asked with great interest.
"If that's the case, then King Zhou's strength is actually a good thing for us..."
Lin Feng spoke amidst the menacing gazes of the crowd. Before he could finish speaking, Mao Xiang, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but want to draw his sword. He had previously told Lin Feng that their goal was also humanity, but they didn't need a meaningless supreme being of humanity.
In other words, they need the emperor to die, as that would benefit them.
How dare they so blatantly tell Zhu Yuanzhang to help King Zhou?
"Absurd!" Yu Qian shouted angrily.
Seeing Yu Qian's expression, Lin Feng seemed to be deep in thought. Just as he was about to explain his thoughts and plans before entering the mission world in a more peaceful way, more ideas suddenly flashed through his mind.
"This matter..."
In that instant, Lin Feng's worries suddenly dissipated: "Let the Ghost Sealing List and Demon Sealing List proceed according to your plan. As for the Investiture of the Gods, let it happen naturally. Moreover, Xiqi is already doing this. We do not intend to interfere unless there is a necessary conflict."
Hearing Lin Feng change the subject, Yu Qian, who was initially angry, calmed down a bit, and even Zhang Juzheng, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but take it seriously.
"Although we are capable, we may not be able to play a key role in this war. To seize the position of Human Emperor and gain the recognition of humanity, it is probably not as simple as just war."
Lin Feng reached out and tossed the Investiture of the Gods onto Yu Qian's hands, where it landed squarely.
"I think you can use this. In case Xian Qin takes the original Investiture of the Gods from Xi Qi, this Investiture of the Gods can also help you."
"As for King Zhou..." Lin Feng said loudly, "The Shang Dynasty can perish, and King Zhou can lose, but he cannot die casually! He cannot die in the Investiture of the Gods, much less be included in the Investiture of the Gods list after his death."
"The fact that the Human Emperor was included in the Investiture of the Gods is enough to show the decline of humanity."
"Therefore, we must find a way to protect King Zhou!"
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