Chapter 669: March into the Empire and mediate with force!
Adam died and the Holy Emperor took over!
Like a depth charge, without any warning, it caused the interstellar space, which had been calm for a long time, to completely boil over.
The leadership change between the Federation and the Covenant would never cause such a stir.
But the empire is different. It is passed down from generation to generation, and every change of power will cause great waves.
The history of the internal struggles of successive Holy Emperors is a topic of conversation that interstellar citizens enjoy after dinner. One can make hundreds of hours of videos on it and it still keeps people fresh.
And this time the Holy Emperor's succession was so sudden, with almost no signs beforehand, which foreshadowed something.
Some conspiracy theory enthusiasts have already written long articles.
Even the citizens of the Empire were confused and searched the Internet for answers.
Some people were even joking that they just went to the toilet, but when they came back the Holy Emperor had been replaced.
Compared to these spectators, some forces and civilizations that had known some inside information for a long time were even more shocked and suspicious.
This time the Holy Emperor's replacement was too abrupt and too arbitrary, and the Empire's home planet has still not resumed external communications.
No one knew what had happened, so they quickly mobilized their spies, trying their best to find out what was going on and made a series of backup arrangements.
Just an hour after the succession announcement was made, most of the galaxy was discussing this sudden news.
An even more earth-shattering statement came out, from the seventh prince of the empire, Abel, and was issued on behalf of a certain star field governor of the empire.
At first, they were reassuring the citizens, telling them to remain calm and not panic since such a big thing had happened.
But in the second half, the tone changed -
"...As for Arthur's succession to the throne of the Holy Emperor, there are many doubts. If the succession was normal, why would the external communications of the mother planet be closed? At the same time, I and many other princes were attacked by unknown people..."
"...I deny Arthur's legitimacy in his succession to the throne, and I hope he can provide a reasonable explanation for his father's death. Otherwise, I will stop at nothing to uncover the truth. I hope any aspiring individuals in the empire, regardless of their identities, who have any leads, can contact me..."
He severely condemned Arthur's behavior, denied his legitimacy, and even accused him of murdering his biological father and brother.
It's not just one person who is confused.
Even the dumbest guy would realize that there was a problem with the imperial throne after seeing such a tit-for-tat statement.
Citizens of non-imperial civilizations were all excited. This was a rare big melon that could not be eaten once in hundreds or thousands of years.
But the citizens of the empire were in a dilemma. If the two princes fought, it would not be others who would suffer.
Some middle and low-level officials are even more confused. Who should they listen to?
Although Arthur held the legitimacy, it was the Imperial Office that was mobilized.
But Abel's statement does not seem to be groundless.
However, they were more familiar with Arthur, and although the announcement of succession came unexpectedly, there was not much resistance.
As for Prince Abel, well... many officials have only heard of him a few times in their entire lives.
Before Arthur could react, someone jumped out and claimed that Abel had evil intentions and was trying to split the empire.
There were very few so-called responders, and Abel was almost fighting alone.
Following Abel's statement, some forces and civilizations that were already ready to make moves immediately ordered their men to go deep into the empire to see if they could take advantage of the opportunity to gain some benefits.
Shortly after this statement was released, the meeting of the United Organization of Higher Life Forms was held as scheduled.
Li Ming was the first one to arrive. Half an hour of preparation time was indeed too short. Organization members arrived one after another, all with looks of surprise on their faces.
After glancing at Qinglong who was sitting silently in the main seat, he began to talk enthusiastically with others.
Naturally, the topic of discussion was not anything else, but the replacement of the Holy Emperor in front of them.
Everyone also understood that the reason why Qinglong convened this meeting was probably related to this matter.
Anduin and Anatoly arrived one after another, looking as if they wanted to say something but hesitated, and in the end they said nothing.
The board seats were almost full, with few people speaking, and only 70% of the members were present.
"No more waiting..." Li Ming suddenly spoke, and the noisy conference hall instantly quieted down.
"As you all should have guessed, this summons is related to the change of the Holy Emperor."
He narrated in a deep voice, "As one of the three great civilizations, every move of the Empire will cause great waves in the interstellar space."
"There are many hidden dangers in this leadership change. It may even spark a major war within the empire, affecting the stability of the entire galaxy. Therefore, I have decided to personally travel to the empire's home planet to mediate this dispute."
After the words fell, the entire conference hall remained silent, and many people's eyes were dull.
Mediate the dispute between the Holy Emperors?
Anatoly couldn't help but turn his head to look. Qinglong's words sounded high-sounding, but it was obvious that he wanted to interfere in the internal affairs of the empire.
The united organization of higher life forms is growing stronger, but most people still maintain a sense of awe towards the three major civilizations.
When he suddenly heard Qinglong's interference in the position of Saint Emperor, he naturally felt uneasy and his heart skipped a beat.
With the determination of these people, it is very tempting to intervene in the battle for the Holy Emperor.
"But it's not that simple. Once we enter, even if there are disputes within the empire..." someone reminded tactfully.
This is their internal matter, and no matter how much they fight, the meat will rot in the pot. But with these people involved, it's a different story.
"We are taking this action at the invitation of Abel." Li Ming said lightly.
Abel? The Seventh Prince of the Empire?
Everyone suddenly realized that this way, the name was established.
He couldn't help but look at Qinglong, and was shocked. It seemed that this big boss had been involved in this matter a long time ago.
"But this kind of pretext can fool ordinary people, but it can't fool the higher-ups." Someone whispered, "The empire is powerful. If a war really breaks out..."
After all, we are going deep into the empire's lair, and we are naturally filled with a sense of awe.
Moreover, the empire also controls the flesh and blood of the masters, and now it is unknown to what extent those direct lineage life forms have been strengthened.
Qinglong may be able to stop it, but they may not be.
"One more thing..." Anatoly said cautiously, "Our rapid development in recent years has caused the three major civilizations to be wary. The Empire, the Star Alliance, and the Federation will most likely not sit idly by and watch us intervene this time."
Everyone understands the principle that the lips and teeth are cold.
If they sit back and watch the empire being eroded, the united organizations of higher life forms will continue to grow and will sooner or later become a threat to them.
Everyone's expression changed. Some people had not thought of this, but after being reminded, they quickly realized it.
If things go wrong, this could very well turn into an interstellar war.
"I won't force anyone to go with me. I'm just letting you know," Li Ming said calmly. "After the meeting, I'll issue a statement in the name of the Higher Life Forms United Organization. Those willing to go with me can meet up within the empire."
His words were concise and to the point, which made some people suspicious.
However, since Qinglong did not ask them to express their opinions on the spot, everyone remained silent, each with their own thoughts.
The meeting lasted a very short time, and after that, Li Ming went offline.
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At the same time, in the imperial palace on the empire's home planet, the original royal guards had disappeared without a trace and were replaced by Arthur's guards.
Everyone held their heads high and their backs straight.
Arthur sat upright on the central throne, his palms constantly stroking the armrests of the throne, and the delicate texture passed through his hands.
Looking down at the shadowy figure below, Arthur had an indescribable feeling.
A long-cherished wish finally came true.
But the first thing I felt was not joy, but a complex emotion of excitement, panic, uneasiness and apprehension.
"Abel, it's just like a mantis trying to stop a chariot..." An untimely voice came from below. Arthur regained consciousness with a gloomy expression on his face.
"Wald..." he said in a deep voice, "Didn't you promise that everything would be safe? Why is he still alive?"
"This..." The middle-aged man Walder couldn't help but hesitate, "There's no news from Grulin yet, I don't know what's going on..."
"Who is supporting him?" Arthur questioned.
"Well..." Walder couldn't answer and said helplessly, "The people under his command are extremely scattered and have no connection with each other. They all submitted to him for no apparent reason."
"We don't know who is behind this."
"Don't know?" Arthur said coldly, "I thought the House of Commons and the House of Lords knew everything."
Walder lowered his head and said, "Your Highness Abel is not a problem. Maybe he escaped this time by luck, but you, the Holy Emperor, hold the legitimate position in the empire."
"Besides, this matter was originally part of our plan. The initiator should have been the Second Prince, but now that it's Abel, it's actually much simpler."
Arthur's face remained indifferent. The situation seemed to be like this, but unexpected events in the plan were never good. There were two flaws in this action plan.
First, Adam was not found, and no one knew where his father had hidden.
Furthermore, Abel is not dead.
The latter is actually nothing. He has only had a few contacts with his younger brother, who is just in his early thirties and is not a big threat.
But the former is different.
"Has my father been found?" he asked again.
"Not yet..." Walder lowered his head even deeper, and then added, "But you have already declared that Saint Emperor Adam is dead. Anyone who appears in the future is just an imposter."
"Can these words fool those people below? Can they fool Tandin? Can they fool the other princes? Can they fool X-level life forms?"
Arthur's voice was cold and silent, and he already had a bad feeling, but the House of Commons and the House of Lords had already staked everything on it.
These gutter rats wouldn't have made such a big bet if they weren't sure.
He said in a deep voice, "The stargate on the Empire's home planet is closed. It will take at least fifty days to sail here from the nearest stargate. Within these fifty days, we must find him and thoroughly prove this."
As long as his direct descendants such as Tandin recognize his identity, he has nothing to fear.
"I understand." Walder nodded vigorously. The House of Commons and the House of Lords were already tied to the same boat with Arthur.
Arthur immediately added, "Pablo, make a public statement and ask my brother to come to our home planet. Didn't he say he suspected his father's death? If he doesn't even dare to see the body, he has no right to say that."
The person who answered was not Walder, but another person with white hair, who was Arthur's true confidant.
"You are wise..." The other party nodded, opened the smart terminal and prepared to make arrangements.
However, a piece of news suddenly popped up. Pablo just glanced at it and his face suddenly froze. His mouth opened and closed, but he couldn't say a word.
"What's wrong?" Arthur's heart skipped a beat when he noticed something was wrong with him, and he asked hurriedly.
He was now afraid of seeing this expression.
"Your Highness... no, Saint... Holy Emperor..." Pablo's tongue was tied as he reported with difficulty, "The Higher-Level Life Forms United Organization just issued a statement, claiming they've received an invitation from His Highness Abel and will come to mediate this dispute."
"What!?" Arthur stood up suddenly, his face changing drastically.
Wald turned around, a look of horror on his face.
In a flash, Arthur came to Pablo's side, snatched the smart terminal, and read the brief statement on it -
“With the replacement of the Holy Emperor of the Empire, the interstellar situation is unstable. As the pillars of the interstellar world, both the Empire and the United Organization of Higher Life Forms have the responsibility and obligation to maintain interstellar stability.
The situation is currently uncertain. To prevent it from getting out of control, at the invitation of Imperial Prince Abel, the chairman of the United Organization will lead a group of members deep into the empire to mediate the dispute."
"Is Qinglong behind Abel?" Arthur's arms were shaking as he angrily said, "How dare he collude with Qinglong? He's courting death!"
Wald also looked puzzled.
Almost immediately after Abel made his statement, the United Organization of Higher Life Forms followed suit, which meant that Qinglong believed what Abel said.
This trust is extraordinary. The situation in the empire is unknown, and the information is complicated. No one dares to trust anyone easily.
If the two parties had no contact before, and Abel rashly extended the invitation, Qinglong would have to consider whether it was a trap or something, and it would be impossible for him to support it so openly.
This shows that the two of them have been hooking up for a long time.
"So this is his confidence..." Arthur's cheek twitched.
The name Qinglong is extremely lethal. When he thought of the opponent's incredible record, he felt uneasy.
"How dare he betray the empire!" Arthur couldn't help but curse again. The smart terminal in his hand exploded and the electric arc crackled.
"We must find a way to contact Lord Tanding and others..." Wald couldn't help but come closer. Arthur suddenly turned his head, a cold light in his eyes.
Walder seemed oblivious and continued, "Not only that, but we must also notify the Star Alliance and the Federation as soon as possible. This matter is no longer solely our Empire's business. If Azure Dragon were to interfere in this leadership transition, the situation would be uncontrollable."
Wald further emphasized, "This isn't necessarily a bad thing. Qinglong is an outsider after all. Abel's collusion with an outsider has already put him at a disadvantage in public opinion."
Arthur's expression was uncertain, and finally he could only say: "Do as you say."
Walder hurried away.
Arthur stood there with a tense expression. He turned to look at the throne. For some reason, he felt a chill down his spine.
My feet felt like they were nailed to the ground and I couldn't move a step.
………
The statement from the United Organization of Higher Life Forms is the third bomb, and it is a super nuclear bomb.
The interstellar public opinion field was completely detonated, and everyone had only one thought -
Qinglong is too powerful, he actually wants to interfere with the succession of the Holy Emperor.
After being in the news many times, Qinglong has become known as a super boss in the public's mind.
But the ideological imprint of the three major civilizations is harder, causing the interstellar public to feel a sense of trance.
Whether it is the replacement of the Holy Emperor of the Empire or the prince's declaration of protest, they are essentially internal affairs of the Empire.
However, the mediation announcement by the United Organization of Higher Life Forms triggered a series of speculations.
If mediation is obstructed, will action be taken and it will turn into armed mediation?
Once the fight begins, who can stop Qinglong?
If they can't stop it, who will be the Holy Emperor? Does it depend on Qinglong?
Many people realized that the situation might completely get out of control and even drag the entire galaxy into it.
(End of this chapter)
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