Moreover, the two of them are only Grandmaster-level martial artists at this point.
Given their circumstances, how could they possibly be qualified to influence the succession of the emperor?
In response to Yaoyue's question, Chu Qinghe said calmly, "Martial artists at the Celestial Realm are extremely valuable. With a Celestial Realm expert as a protective shield in the palace, it's impossible for an ordinary person to harm the emperor. Since the Azure Dragon Society dares to start making moves now, there are only three possibilities."
"Firstly, the Azure Dragon Society has a way to deal with this Celestial Realm expert."
Qu Feiyan asked in surprise, "Could it be that the Azure Dragon Society is planning to eliminate that Celestial Realm expert in the palace?"
Chu Qinghe nodded slightly and said, "That's possible."
As soon as the words fell, Yaoyue frowned and said, "A martial artist at the Celestial Realm can be said to be the greatest source of confidence for the imperial court to suppress the martial world. Without the protection of a martial artist at the Celestial Realm, let alone the top forces in the martial world, even a Grandmaster-level expert can ignore the imperial court."
"At that time, the world will be in chaos. Zhu Wushi couldn't possibly be that stupid."
The strength of martial artists at the Celestial Realm is too great. If it weren't for the protection of a Celestial Realm expert, not only would the forces in the martial arts world not let this opportunity pass, but the other countries would also not let it go.
Once war breaks out, all we need to do is send our country's Celestial Realm experts to another country to slaughter the emperor and even the entire royal family. Then, with no leader, how difficult would it be to destroy another country?
Given Zhu Wushi's character and intelligence, it's impossible for him to do something so short-sighted as killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.
In response, Chu Qinghe said lazily, "This might be the case for other martial artists, but Zhu Wushi is different."
"Um?"
Upon hearing Chu Qinghe's words, Yaoyue's expression turned doubtful.
But the next second, as if she had thought of something, Yaoyue's eyes narrowed and she said in a deep voice, "The Absorption Technique?"
Upon hearing the words "Absorption Technique," Qu Feiyan and Shuimu Yinji instantly realized what it meant.
Qu Feiyan was taken aback and asked, "Young Master, do you mean that Zhu Wushi is planning to absorb all the power of that Celestial Realm expert in the palace, and then enter the Celestial Realm himself?"
Chu Qinghe rested his chin on his hand and said, "Given Zhu Wushi's character, he might be capable of doing such a thing."
Thinking it over, Chu Qinghe asked Yaoyue and Shuimu Yinji, "Do you know?"
Experts at the Celestial Realm are of great significance to the imperial court.
But compared to relying on others and treating them as a support, what is more reassuring than becoming your own biggest support?
With the cultivation of the Celestial Realm, what could be more stable than sitting on the dragon throne in this way?
Qu Feiyan asked in confusion, "Young Master, didn't you say before that the 'Absorption Technique' itself absorbs very little power? Zhu Wushi is only at the late stage of the Grandmaster Realm now. Is it enough for him to enter the early stage of the Celestial Realm after absorbing the power of those three Celestial Realm martial artists in the palace?"
Chu Qinghe said calmly, "What if Zhu Wushi wasn't a late-stage Grandmaster?"
Upon hearing Chu Qinghe's words, Qu Feiyan was taken aback for a moment, then seemed to understand and said, "Oh right! Zhu Wushi is the leader of the Azure Dragon Society, and he has hardly made a move in recent years. Bai Xiaosheng is also the leader of the Azure Dragon Society, so naturally he can choose to help hide Zhu Wushi's true cultivation level."
In response, Chu Qinghe shook his head and said, "Not necessarily. Perhaps even Bai Xiaosheng doesn't know Zhu Wushi's true cultivation level."
Then, amidst the doubts of the group, Chu Qinghe said calmly, "Over the years, the existence of the Number One Manor under Heaven has been equivalent to supplying Zhu Wushi with a continuous stream of internal energy. In fact, if it is well-designed, Zhu Wushi can not only use the martial artists recruited by the Number One Manor under Heaven as nourishment, but also the martial artists recruited by the Eastern Depot can serve as nourishment for Zhu Wushi's power enhancement. Anyway, the dead can't talk."
"By now, no one knows how much martial artist's power Zhu Wushi has absorbed."
"Perhaps, it's just the final step."
"If I were Zhu Wushi, I might try to quietly absorb more martial arts power during this period to reach the limit of the Grandmaster realm."
"In that case, once the Azure Dragon Society helps to deal with a Celestial Realm expert in the palace, I can directly absorb the power of a Celestial Realm expert through the Absorption Technique, thus breaking free from my cocoon and entering the Celestial Realm to subdue other Celestial Realm experts in the palace."
Planning, though called planning things, is strictly speaking planning people.
If we put ourselves in Zhu Wushi's current position and perspective, and combine this with the existing clues, Chu Qinghe could enter the Celestial Realm, ascend the throne, and not weaken the court's influence—a win-win situation with the highest cost-effectiveness.
Shuimu Yinji said slowly, "If you calculate it this way, the number of Celestial Realm experts in the court has not decreased. It's just that the identity of this Celestial Realm expert has changed to Zhu Wushi. This calculation is indeed brilliant."
Yaoyue asked, "You just mentioned three possibilities. What is the second one?"
Chu Qinghe said calmly, "The second possibility is that there are certain factors that prevent the Celestial Realm experts in the palace from intervening when Zhu Wushi rebels."
"But if that's the case, with Zhu Wushi's current strength and status over the years, obtaining the throne would have been a piece of cake. He wouldn't even need the help of the Azure Dragon Society; he could have entered the palace on his own. Instead, he's still holding back and even deliberately putting on this show. Unless there's another reason."
After a slight pause, Chu Qinghe continued, "The third possibility is a combination of the first two. Zhu Wushi had long ago developed a method to deal with the Heavenly Realm cultivators in the palace and even ascend the dragon throne. However, he was not well prepared in previous years and had not yet been able to reach the Grandmaster Realm perfection through the 'Absorption Technique,' which is why it has been delayed until now."
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