Chapter 1357: Chapter 668: Heavenly List Changes! Ranked Top Ten…
On the other hand, Shushan allied with the Taoist Divine Palace, Biyou Palace, and other forces to resist, ultimately forcing the Demon Saint to retreat and shattering the demon clan’s treasured Demon Emperor Bell.
Jingtai briefly recounted and continued:
“The demon tribe of the Southern Border has accumulated strength for five hundred years, their power reaching the heavens, ready at any mont to invade the Central Plains. anwhile, Shushan has ford an alliance with three major forces, wielding unrivaled power, along with the Blood State Demon Sect, remnants of the forr dynasty, and the uncontrollable Nangong Lie. The current Southern region is like oil in a blazing fire, ready to erupt at any ti.
In previous great battles, many with wild ambitions have even thought of overthrowing the dynasty, and it can be said that the court is already at its most critical mont, with the entire realm at risk at any ti!”
Jingtai’s expression was heavy, and as he spoke, the present True Monarchs also bore grave expressions, all clearly seeing the grand sche of the world.
The power of the court, by comparison, was still too weak.
“If there is no one to turn the tide, the Great Jin will repeat the calamity of the forr Chu.”
“Does His Majesty have a plan?”
Sima Che raised his head to look at Jingtai. Li Kuangxiu and Gu Tianqiong frowned, not fully grasping the aning, but they also raised their heads to look at the Emperor.
“I am not a celestial being, unable to suppress the entire realm. However, preserving part of the kingdom might still be possible. When the Jianghu factions are embroiled in strife, there will still be a chance to reclaim lost ground.”
A hint of fla seed to flicker in Jingtai’s eyes, his gaze steady.
“Is Your Majesty planning to formally abandon the Three Southern States?” Gu Tianqiong frowned, and Li Kuangxiu also looked sowhat displeased, but did not say much.
For Jingtai, suppressing the entire realm was demanding too much.
Even immortals cannot achieve this, let alone a re mortal?
“Yes, cutting off a limb to survive is the best strategy.”
After the battle at Liangshan, when the three of them returned, Jingtai had once said that as long as the middle, Bing, Yun, Yang provinces were held, the court would still have hope.
At that ti, it was also to prepare them, and now they were preparing for the real survival by cutting off a limb, as most of the court’s power had already retreated to the four provinces.
Letting those forces fight for the territory is not a bad strategy.
“Alright then…”
Li Kuangxiu sighed lightly.
“What a pity for the ancestral foundation.”
Sima Che slowly shook his head, feeling a mix of emotions in his heart.
“You shouldn’t be disheartened; a temporary defeat is aningless. Only the final victor is eternal. For now, we are just deliberately giving up, and later we can take it back.”
Jingtai said solemnly.
The three in front of him controlled the three major powers of the court: the military, the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, and the Royal Family, holding significant authority. Even as Emperor, he needed to inform them first.
This was a rule bestowed by imperial authority; even as Emperor, but not the founding sovereign, he must abide by this rule.
“How to reclaim it?”
Sima Che asked in a calm tone.
Jingtai then stood up and said:
“Currently, the court’s strength cannot suppress Jianghu. With the Grand Ancestor in seclusion and unable to erge, we are in urgent need of a truly powerful figure to sit in command.”
He did not answer Sima Che’s question but changed the topic to ntion his purpose.
“What does Your Majesty an?”
“Could it be that His Majesty has recruited such a powerful figure?”
Their eyes brightened. If a truly powerful figure could be found, the court could naturally remain steady as a mountain, and there would be opportunities to reclaim lost territories in the future.
“Relying on others is not as dependable as relying on oneself. I have studied ancient and modern strange books and found a thod to imbue the power of national fortune into the Emperor, thereby possessing strength comparable to the Sixth Realm.”
Jingtai said solemnly.
His words were like a heavy hamr, striking deeply in the hearts of several people.
Joy flashed in the eyes of Li Kuangxiu and Gu Tianqiong, seemingly not expecting such a possibility. If the Emperor could wield power comparable to a Sixth Realm Immortal, that would naturally be ideal.
If the Grand Ancestor is also counted, perhaps no one would dare to enter the Capital.
But Sima Che deeply frowned. As a mber of the Royal Family and one of the Grand Ancestor’s four sons, he knew much more than Jingtai.
He had never heard of such a story. If it truly existed, why wasn’t this power used during the forr dynasty under Emperor Ling?
Thus, he harbored deep skepticism and looked at Jingtai, asking solemnly:
“I have never heard of such things. Would Your Majesty speak plainly?”
As he spoke, both Li Kuangxiu and Gu Tianqiong imdiately restrained their smiles, looking solemnly at Jingtai.
The Emperor being protected by national fortune was well-known, but it was only below the Yang God, without the strength to rival the Sixth Realm.
“This is not entirely unheard of. The Grand Ancestor of Chu once used the power of national fortune. As for , I cannot reach that realm, but I can borrow external forces.”
“Please speak plainly, Your Majesty.”
Seeing the ever-deepening solemnity in Jingtai’s eyes, Sima Che sensed a foreboding feeling.
“A blood sacrifice of a million souls, relying on an exotic treasure, so that the power of national fortune imbues the body. Although it does not grant immortality, to ensure the eternal stability of the Great Jin kingdom, I am willing to forsake everything!”
“A million souls!!!”
Upon these words, the Imperial Study Room fell into imdiate silence, with nothing but the sound of a pin dropping.
A million souls were not a million livestock, but countless living beings. Such an act defies the will of heaven, and if word got out, the reputation of the Great Jin Court would be utterly destroyed!
“Your Majesty, think thrice!” Li Kuangxiu frowned tightly.
“Besides this thod, can the Grand Marshal teach how to turn the tide? Those souls are all subjects of the Great Jin; the pain in my heart is imnse, but….”
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