Liu Qingyun's sigh made Wu Wei say with a heavy heart, "Master, Fu Ya's aptitude for cultivation is above mine."
He was also Zheng Ya's sworn brother. If he were murdered, it would surely alarm the higher-ups of the Qian Yuan Immortal Sect and bring chaos to the Da Li Dynasty.
At that time, even if you and I, master and disciple, remained uninvolved, it would be impossible…
"Princess, what do you want your master to do?" Liu Qingyun said helplessly. Wu Wei's face lit up with joy, but then turned serious as she said, "Master, you were once the deputy commander of the Vermilion Bird Legion, and you and Hu Ge, the commander of the Vermilion Bird Legion, were husband and wife."
Even if you and your husband resign and relinquish your military power, your every move will still set an example for the Vermilion Bird Legion, and your influence and deterrent power will remain as strong as ever.
The dynasty's initial intention in creating the five legions—Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Black Tortoise, Vermilion Bird, and Qilin—was to quell the chaos of war across the land, establish a prosperous dynasty, and advocate for the people.
In fact, this original intention has gradually become distorted.
First, the commanders of the five major legions were originally the four princes and the former crown prince who managed and trained the army, and fought in constant battles.
During this period, the former crown prince died in a minor battle, which was already suspicious and shrouded in mystery.
With the death of the former Crown Princess and her children in the military camp, the sixth prince was finally brought down and succeeded the former Crown Prince in the Qilin Army and the position of Crown Prince.
When the sixth prince ascended the throne, he advised the late emperor to place his loyal followers in the four major army groups to prevent a mutiny by the commanders of the four major army groups. The late emperor adopted his suggestion.
From that time on, the military power of the commander-in-chief of the four major legions gradually declined, and he was gradually replaced by the deputy commander-in-chief appointed by the late emperor. When the Dali Dynasty was officially established, the late emperor issued an order to confer titles and seize power, and the four princes had no power to resist.
Secondly, the second, third, fourth, and fifth princes all suffered accidents one after another, either dying on the way to war, falling off their horses, or being poisoned for mistreating their servants. Everyone died in bizarre ways.
In the end, only the sixth prince benefited.
This inadvertently led people to suspect that the sixth prince had murdered the former crown prince and other princes. Despite his humble status as a son of a concubine, he gradually rose to prominence until he ascended the throne after the death of the former emperor. As a result, he was criticized by the world as an ambitious emperor.
Finally, the ambitious emperor ruled harshly, known for his cruel punishments that intimidated the world. He made an indispensable contribution to establishing the current Great Li Dynasty, but he also earned the reputation of a cruel emperor and tyrant.
In the current political climate, there are always people secretly promoting the sixth prince born to Consort Wu, imitating the tyrant to usurp the throne, assassinating the prince, and poisoning the seventh princess, my predecessor.
All of this proves that there are undercurrents in the political situation.
Whether it was me, the princess, or my master and his wife, we were all caught up in it and were targeted and schemed against.
Therefore, we cannot sit idly by and wait for our doom; on the contrary, we must take the initiative.
Therefore, protecting Fu Ya and forging good relations with the Qian Yuan Immortal Sect is imperative!
"Yes, the princess's analysis is very thorough. It proves that by giving up her status as the seventh princess and demoting herself to a princess, she has eliminated the hidden danger of attracting jealousy and resentment in the struggle for the throne."
At the same time, he severed ties with the Prince of Donglin and would soon head to the battlefield to resist foreign invasion, using retreat as a strategy to advance and plan for the future.
If the Qian Yuan Immortal Sect is brought onto the war chariot, plotting for the throne is not impossible.
"But this matter is of great importance. I wonder if the princess aspires to become emperor, or to assist the sixth prince in achieving the throne?" Liu Qingyun asked bluntly.
Wu Wei shook his head and sighed: "Master, I'm not afraid to tell you, I have no intention of becoming emperor, nor do I want to assist my younger brother, the Sixth Prince, who is being manipulated, in becoming emperor."
He was devoted to cultivating the Tao, but being in that position, he could not avoid it.
Moreover, in an era of scarce spiritual energy, a severe shortage of cultivation crystals, and rare spiritual herbs, even if I, your disciple, do not wish to vie for the throne, I must still fight for cultivation resources for my people. I have no choice but to do so!
“Very well, Princess’s ambition is my wish. From this day forward, I am willing to be your vanguard.” Liu Qingyun stood up, bowed, and pledged her loyalty.
Wu Wei was flattered and took her hands, which were bowing in respect, and said, "Master, whether it is for cultivation resources, to survive and pursue the path of immortality..."
For the sake of our descendants' future, we, master and apprentice, must fight with all our might!
“Your Highness is right. I will contact Hu Ge to start an uprising, in order to regain control of the Vermilion Bird Legion and assist Your Highness in making plans to succeed,” Liu Qingyun declared.
Wu Wei said happily, "Thank you for your understanding, Master. I may still need to trouble you to meet and protect Fu Ya..."
Despite being bathed in wind and snow, Taihe Palace still displays its majestic and imposing appearance, standing tall and imposing.
The palace of the Great Li Dynasty was built on the top of the abandoned Lingmai Mountain.
Taihe Palace is located at the highest point of the mountain. When Zheng Ya approached Taihe Palace, he felt as if he were ascending to heaven and entering the clouds. Facing the slightly oppressive aura and scenery of the celestial palace, and then sensing the heat-sensitive body of the five spiritual energy protecting him inside Taihe Palace, he felt extremely oppressed and followed Grand Steward Dezhu into the main hall of Taihe Palace.
The retired emperor, dressed in plain clothes, stroked the gray hair and beard on his left temple and chin with his left hand, while playing chess with a white-bearded old man sitting opposite him, holding a black piece in his right hand.
The white-bearded old man, dressed in a white robe, with white hair and beard, had a rather otherworldly air about him. Seeing the retired emperor hesitating, he smiled and said, "Your Majesty's fortunes are as great as the heavens, why hesitate?"
"Yes, Master Tianyuan is right. I will place my piece on the Qian Yuan position. One move will decide the fate of the world!" The Emperor Emeritus proudly placed his piece, then turned to Zheng Ya and smiled, his manner as gentle as a spring breeze.
Zheng Ya, however, sensed a chilling coldness emanating from those penetrating, star-like eyes of his, and trembled slightly as he clasped his hands in a salute: "Greetings, Your Majesty the Retired Emperor!"
"Hmm, let's skip it!"
"I admire your audacity in disregarding worldly customs and laws, transgressing national laws, and desecrating imperial authority by striking the drum to appeal to the emperor. I hereby bestow upon you the title of Viscount of the Dynasty, and you may choose your own title. Are you satisfied?" The Emperor Emeritus waved his hand calmly and said.
Dezhu quickly stepped forward to serve, while Tianyuan Shangren leisurely sipped his tea, remaining an outsider to the situation.
Zheng Ya felt a suffocating pressure emanating from him and awkwardly laughed, "Your Majesty's thunder and rain are both acts of imperial grace. Your subject thanks Your Majesty for your benevolence!"
"Very well, if you really want to offer up the elixir and formula, lead the Qian Yuan Immortal Sect to submit to the dynasty, and establish a royal immortal dynasty, are you willing?" The Emperor Emeritus stood up, hands behind his back, and issued the decree with great authority.
The main hall of Taihe Palace exudes an imperial majesty.
An invisible force of fortune filled the main hall, seemingly invigorating the entire abandoned spiritual vein and the world, creating an aura of majestic imperial power.
Even though Zheng Ya possessed three extraordinary abilities, he was almost overwhelmed by his aura. Surprised, he used his internal energy to resist and politely smiled, saying, "The Emperor has given his decree, and I should obey it."
Unfortunately, I cannot represent the Immortal Sect's decision and cannot fulfill the Emperor's decree...
"Hmm, you dare to disobey the imperial decree?" Tianyuan Shangren was enraged. As the Supreme Emperor used the Five Elements Grand Array to activate the imperial fortune and exert pressure, he added the overwhelming aura of a Nascent Soul cultivator, delivering a sharp rebuke.
With a "crack," Zheng Ya felt as if a mountain was pressing down on him, almost crushing all his bones. He used his internal energy to withstand the pressure, shattering the white marble floor tiles as he forced himself to say, "The emperor's command is difficult to disobey, and the rules of the immortal sect cannot be violated either..."
"You're courting death, so die!" Master Tianyuan roared in anger, while the Emperor Emeritus feigned pleading, "Master, please don't make things difficult for the disciples of the Qianyuan Immortal Sect, lest you give me ammunition to criticize you..."
"Your Majesty is overthinking it. It was all Tianyuan's intention. Killing Fuya, what can the Qianyuan Immortal Sect do to me? Die!" Tianyuan Shangren was filled with murderous intent...
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