Intrigue against intrigue, Zheng Ya utterly defeated?
The key point is that after the temporary defeat, Zheng Ya became the culprit who harmed all living beings, and was instead used by the retired emperor and the empress dowager.
This caused great anxiety and concern among all members of the conglomerate.
Liu Yuan suggested that Zheng Ya remove the virtual screens set up in the sky all over the world to show weakness to the enemy, and perhaps the retired emperor and the empress would rescind their order.
Zheng Ya thought Liu Yuan's suggestion was worth considering.
If he really couldn't think of a targeted solution, removing the virtual screens across the land and bearing the infamy of framing the people wouldn't bother Zheng Ya. As long as it could alleviate the atrocities committed by the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Dowager Yin against the world and save some lives, it would be worthwhile.
However, Emperor Chengping shook his head and rejected the idea: "No, if you choose to show weakness at this time, it will only embolden them."
At that time, their atrocities of slaughtering the world will be even more ferocious.
If someone uses this to spread rumors throughout the world, inciting people to force you to submit, what will you do?
"Yes, you're right. We can't judge their character by conventional standards."
Furthermore, a tactical show of weakness is always accompanied by a strategy to defeat the enemy.
Otherwise, we would only fall into the enemy's strategic trap, become mired in a quagmire, passively engage the enemy, lose morale and fighting spirit, and it would be difficult to turn the tide of battle. Zheng Ya also felt that the retired emperor and the empress dowager were of low character and could not be trusted.
Liu Yuan urgently sent a message: "Master, if all else fails, let's take the decapitation strike!"
"Superpowered teams volunteer..." The superpowered teams of the conglomerate sent messages one after another volunteering to fight.
This suggestion is a widespread tactic: behead the retired emperor and the empress dowager, appoint generals to slaughter the people of the world, and keep their slaughtering legions leaderless.
This decapitation operation will bring good news to the world.
This proves that Zheng Ya's conglomerate is always there to advocate for the people and is determined to fight against evil forces to the death.
As long as there is breath, the fight for civil rights will continue.
However, this will lead to them being hunted down by their high-level forces, and the superpowered team may be sacrificed.
The final outcome is uncertain.
Zheng Ya shook his head and rejected the suggestion: "Your proposal should not be used unless absolutely necessary."
The entire conglomerate was already on their blacklist, and if they showed up to carry out a mission, they would inevitably be hunted down by them.
The best way to break this deadlock now is to divide and dismantle them from within.
“Your idea is correct, and I wholeheartedly agree, but I am now just a puppet, and they have already sidelined me. I can’t help you…” Emperor Chengping directly rejected his suggestion.
In the current world order, apart from the Dark Yuan Dynasty, which is located in a mountainous and dangerous area and has not been involved in the war on the continent, but has also experienced internal strife, the rest of the world has been infiltrated by the forces of the Supreme Emperor and the Empress.
Even though Wu Wei seized the opportunity to abolish the Northern Territory, he was no match for the power of the Supreme Emperor and Empress Yin.
They didn't immediately destroy the Wuwei forces; they only used them to lure Zheng Ya into the scheme. If they really wanted to destroy the Wuwei forces, mobilizing all the Nascent Soul Realm cultivators would have made it easy.
Furthermore, the retired emperor appointed Prince Rong to manage the affairs of the realm, effectively sidelining Emperor Chengping's power and leaving him with no one to rely on.
In this situation, even if Emperor Chengping relied on the popular support and powerful families that Xie Ming had once won over, he no longer had the authority to check and balance them.
In order to survive and ensure the continuation of their family line, those people sided with the retired emperor and the empress dowager, which was basically a foregone conclusion.
Those who resist will soon face a brutal massacre by the forces of the retired emperor and the empress dowager.
Zheng Ya, who knew everything under the heavens, glanced at Emperor Chengping's bitter face and laughed instead: "You're in such a hurry to give up, are you planning to give up everything?"
From then on, he no longer aspired to immortality and became a loser, living a miserable life in the palace until his death.
Or is it that your heart lies with the retired emperor and the Empress Dowager...?
No, don't wrong me.
To be honest, the fact that I no longer refer to myself as "I" when I talk to you is enough to show that I have come to terms with it and have given up the so-called imperial power.
"If it weren't for the fact that the imperial power is your only way to save the world and open up the four continents, and that it's the only way for me to achieve immortality by relying on you, I might have fought them to the death, either succeeding or dying for them, and I would never compromise." Emperor Chengping raised his hand and swore an oath.
In fact, Emperor Chengping had no other choice.
From then on, Emperor Chengping was plotted against and targeted by the retired emperor, used as a tool and a pawn, which forced Emperor Chengping to take a desperate gamble to save Xie Ming, who had been imprisoned by the retired emperor years before. Then, Emperor Chengping suppressed the retired emperor and handed him over to Xie Ming for torture. Emperor Chengping became estranged from the retired emperor, and there was no possibility of them living in harmony again.
Besides, it's still unknown how many people can ascend to the upper realm after the seal is created. The retired emperor and the empress dowager are closely following their own people to ascend to the upper realm, so it's not up to Emperor Chengping.
Moreover, Emperor Chengping was well aware of his own limitations and estimated that he would not be able to cultivate to the Ascension Realm before the Seal was created.
According to the Heavenly Dao rules of the Hongli Continent, those who are guided to ascend to the Upper Realm will be excluded unless they reach the Ascension Realm.
This unspoken rule alone prevents 99.9999% of people from achieving immortality. Emperor Chengping falls within this range and cannot hope to ascend to the upper realm with the imperial seal. He must find another way, take an unconventional path, to have a chance at achieving immortality.
Now that Xie Ming has returned to the Qian Yuan Continent, Emperor Chengping's only option is to trust Zheng Ya.
As for Wuwei, Emperor Chengping once had seven princesses, so there's basically no hope for her.
Because Wu Wei displayed bloody slaughter and ruthless plundering, Emperor Chengping could find no reason to cooperate with her.
Besides, Wu Wei doesn't even look down on him.
Now that Emperor Chengping has lost his imperial power, he may have the ability to control the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams Demon-Suppressing Array, making him utterly useless.
In Wu Wei's eyes, he was probably worthless.
Zheng Ya also knew that Emperor Chengping was in a bad situation, and said with a faint smile: "Your current situation is like the darkness before dawn. As long as you hold on a little longer, the sun will shine again."
All living beings need a sunny place to live.
As emperor, you have an inescapable responsibility, don't you?"
"Haha, I also want to do something for the people. If you have a good plan for me to speak up for the people, I will spare no effort and go all out!" Emperor Chengping understood his implication that there was a way to deal with the tyranny of certain people.
The entire consortium watched with bated breath. Zheng Ya didn't mince words and said frankly, "Your position as emperor has been usurped by Prince Rong, which is actually the best haven to avoid suspicion."
"Uh, how so?" Emperor Chengping asked thoughtfully. Zheng Ya smiled faintly and said, "You are in a predicament, and it seems impossible for you to issue an edict to control the world."
What's missing is simply a lack of capable people, and if you're sidelined by Prince Rong, he could seize the hearts and power you've won over and take your place.
They seemed to be in dire straits, with no hope of recovery.
But if I give you the power to rule the entire land, do you still think you can lose this contest?
"What? You want me to issue decrees throughout the land? How is that possible?" Emperor Chengping exclaimed that it was impossible and couldn't imagine how he could do it.
For Zheng Ya, issuing decrees across the land was not difficult, as he created virtual screens in the airspace across the entire country.
The key is that this kind of thing must be done in secret.
It's simply impossible to expect those in the world who know the truth to keep it a secret from Zheng Ya and Emperor Chengping!
Zheng Ya laughed and said, "Your task is to sit in the palace and enjoy yourself, while secretly monitoring the invisible video I have set up on the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams Demon-Suppressing Array, and to communicate and convey government orders."
"I'll handle the implementation of government orders across the country, do you understand?"
"Hoo hoo, haha, if you can keep it a secret from the world, I have no problem. I'll go all out and be ready to die for you!" Emperor Chengping laughed and agreed, revealing an expression that said, "I don't believe you for a second."
Would an undercover operation like Infernal Affairs even work?
The entire conglomerate began to have doubts in their hearts, not believing that Zheng Ya could play the role of an undercover agent to the highest level, with the world at his beck and call, willing to risk their lives for him. That was absolutely impossible.
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