Central State, Divine Capital City.
The three True Monarchs, who returned to the Capital with the fastest speed, barely stopped for a mont and quickly made their way to the Imperial Palace, eager to et Emperor Jingtai to inform him of the events that transpired at Liangshan.
Imperial Study Room.
Jingtai sipped leisurely on the world's finest Spiritual Tea, with top-quality Spiritual Energy sweeping through his throat instantly, giving him a sense of ascending to immortality.
"Minister Cao, how is this tea?"
"Exquisite Spiritual Tea."
Cao Zhengxian took a light sip, feeling completely refreshed.
"This tea is indeed a treasure; even I don't have much of it in my hands." Jingtai smiled faintly, his expression calm.
"It seems I am indeed fortunate..."
"This venture, with Duke Gu and Duke Li heading to Liangshan, should it succeed, will resolve a long-standing worry for ," Jingtai said after a mont of silence, his voice deep.
To the Sima Family, the Xiang Family has always been a thorn in their eyes. Had it not been so, they would not have exhausted every possible ans since the country's founding to hunt down the remnants of the previous dynasty.
Now that there is finally a chance for resolution, Jingtai felt a sense of relief.
The Xiang Family has accumulated considerable resources, and with nearly two hundred thousand elite soldiers under Song Lun's command, even if so thoughts arise, it is enough to stabilize the southern situation and buy ti for the court's plans.
This also grants him ti for subsequent plots; otherwise, the endless pressure would be suffocating.
"Yes, I only hope this mission proceeds smoothly," Cao Zhengxian sighed.
As long as the Xiang Family mbers remain, even if the Sima Family destroys the historical records, in the eyes of those Jianghu families and the top sects, they will still be seen as illegitimate rulers.
Traitors against the rightful order!
With dispersed public support, national vitality is hard to consolidate; this has been a persistent headache for the Sima Family through the generations.
"The martial arts talent of the Xiang Family surpasses all others; the forr dynasty's Crown Prince hasn't shown his face for years, and it's uncertain what his martial prowess is now and whether he can rival Duke Gu."
This, indeed, poses a significant hidden risk; after all, Xiang Qianqiu possesses unparalleled talent and the longstanding legacy of the Xiang Family, ensuring his Cultivation Realm advances rapidly.
No one can be entirely sure until witnessing it firsthand.
"Your Majesty need not worry; talent can only go so far. Otherwise, the Xiang Family wouldn't have fallen," Cao Zhengxian stated flatly. "In truth, what surprised the most in my life was Lord Wu An.
Next ti Your Majesty sees him, there might be a great surprise.'
Jingtai waved his hand dismissively,
"That brat has a sinister disposition and ambitious nature, but unfortunately lacks depth and lacks respect for the rules. He might be useful as a tool, but he lacks the qualities of a leader and poses no real threat."
Clearly, Jingtai did not place much importance on Chen Yuan at present, thinking he could easily handle him. No matter his talent, could he beco immortal in a year?
At most, he might reach the Refining God cultivation within a year. If he serves loyally, he can be taken under the court's wing; if not, sending a True Monarch to suppress him would suffice.
Had it not been for the rits he's accumulated and the other Dukes speaking on his behalf, alongside his many pressing matters, Jingtai would have already subdued him in the Capital.
Upon hearing Jingtai's words, Cao Zhengxian couldn't help but speak up:
"The northern King of Beiliang with his unmatched True Monarch status, commanding thirty thousand Beiliang Iron Cavalry, and renowned throughout Liangzhou, could he be a major threat?"
Jingtai chuckled lightly:
"Wei Jinfeng is indeed formidable, but he lacks ambition. Although he commands thirty thousand Iron Cavalry, he is still confined by to a corner of Liangzhou. Currently, he might be a threat.
But once I succeed in my plans, he can be eliminated with a wave of my hand, not worth worrying over."
Hiss!
Cao Zhengxian drew a sharp breath, baffled as to the source of the Emperor's confidence. What exactly were his plans? Even as a close minister, he knew only fragnts and remained unclear, but with the Emperor in such good spirits today, he continued to follow his line of thought:
"The Barbarians Clan from the north, with the power to march south to the Central Plains, supported by three Great Royal Courts boasting millions of soldiers and countless strong warriors, could they be a major threat?"
"The unification of the three Great Royal Courts would be formidable for the Central Plains, but they have never been able to unite, with each harboring ulterior motives. The Great Golden Royal Court suffered significant losses in the last battle; it will take at least ten years to recover its Primordial Energy. This poses a distant threat, not an imdiate one, not worth worrying over."
"Prince Zhen Nan in the south, with his Divine Mace safeguarding Zhen Nan State, commanding tens of thousands of troops and with deep roots, could he be a major threat?"
"The south is stronger than the north, but the Jianghu's power is too massive, and coupled with the Shushan Holy Land and Biyou Palace acting as checks, it remains restricted, not worth fearing."
"The East Sea's Wa people wish to invade the Central Plains, with several great families on par with the top forces of the Central Plains. Could they pose a major threat?"
"The re Wa people are cowardly and weak, like dogs, nowhere near being a threat, how laughable!"
"The Western Spirit Mountain, commanding thirty-six countries, is the first Immortal Sect of the Human World, with Buddhism widespread throughout the Central Plains. Could they pose a major threat?"
"Spirit Mountain is indeed powerful, with four Bodhisattvas and eighteen Arhats, supported by an army of tens of thousands of monk soldiers, their ambition vast. This is indeed the real major threat." At the ntion of Spirit Mountain, Jingtai's expression noticeably changed a bit.
"In the Southern Border's ten thousand great mountains, with a hundred Demon clans lurking for five hundred years, could they pose a major threat?"
"Historically, humans and demons have been irreconcilable, their blood feud spanning thousands of years, a threat even more terrifying than Spirit Mountain. However, their current strength is unknown and remains to be assessed."
"The ten great Immortal Sects of the Central Plains, thriving for millennia, could they pose a major threat?"
"They can!"
Jingtai's eyes radiated with killing intent:
"Among the ten great Immortal Sects, so are thriving, so are in decline, but their influence is imnse, and their power equally considerable, making them one of the major threats. With the world in turmoil today, the Central Plains remains the center of the Human World, coveted by various powers, making Spirit Mountain, the Demon clans, and the ten great Immortal Sects all major threats, while King Zhen Nan and King Liang, the Eastern Sea Barbarians Clan, and the northern Barbarians Clan are minor threats."
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