"Indeed!" Xuanyuan Yichen exhaled deeply, "Last ti when we rewarded them, you all saw it too. Now, all the Peak Masters of the Taiqing Sect have advanced to Divinity Transformation Perfection, and they have also annexed the Cyan Feather Immortal Sect, Phecda Sect, and Golden Thunder Sect..."
He paused slightly, "The sect is also protected by a three-color Barrier. Such a force, we cannot act openly against it, lest we arouse suspicion from other Princes."
"And even if we could take action, do you think with our current foundation, we could gain any advantage?"
"Moreover..." He glanced at the two with profound aning, "They are now benefactors of the Royal Family, having caught the murderer of my fifth brother. How could the Xuanyuan Family repay kindness with enmity?"
The two exchanged looks and silently nodded.
"Actually, what I’m doing here is killing three birds with one stone." The next mont, Xuanyuan Yichen suddenly smiled, yet the moonlit smile carried a chilling edge.
Seeing the questioning gaze of the two, he slowly raised three fingers:
"Firstly, naturally it’s to prevent that matter from being leaked. Last ti, a young punk snatched a treasure from us, we can’t let more complications arise."
"Secondly, my action has gained the support of the Nangong Family. Even if they are unwilling to assist in the future, this favor is at least maintained."
"Thirdly..." A glint flashed in his eyes, "It secures the favor of the father emperor."
The night wind suddenly intensified, and the two n’s eyes brightened.
Xuanyuan Yichen continued, "Father has been secretly investigating Mr. Ji’s matter for the past two years, yet without any leads. Now I’ve resolved this worry for him, his mood is greatly uplifted."
His lips curled slightly, "You must know, if our Dynasty can have the aid of a Fourth-level Array Master, it would greatly benefit the upcoming affair."
"But if again, we try to win over an already grown Array Master, it is nothing more than an embellishnt..."
He paused aningfully, "Unless—help when most needed."
"As for how this ’snow’ will fall..." A cold gleam flashed in Xuanyuan Yichen’s eyes, "It depends on how we arrange it."
"The Nangong Family, they are this storm."
"The enmity between the Nangong Family and him is already irreconcilable. You tell , if the Old Ancestor of Nangong Family annihilates the Taiqing Sect, can a Divinity Transformation Zhou Qing withstand the Spirit Severing Realm?"
Without waiting for the two to answer, he answered himself, "Of course not."
"But if in his most desperate ti, the Royal Family saves him, even at the cost of sacrificing a Spirit Severing to avenge him..."
Xuanyuan Yichen’s eyes flashed sharply, "What do you think, how will he repay?"
Upon hearing this, both n’s eyes suddenly shone brightly, their breathing involuntarily beca more rapid.
"Additionally, he avenged Thirteen Brother by slaying Tu Qianyue, his gratitude towards grandfather at the border, his personal relationship with , and Mu Qian’s admiration for him..."
As Xuanyuan Yichen spoke, his voice grew lighter, yet each word cut like a knife, "Doesn’t all this just naturally fall into place?"
Under the moonlight, his figure suddenly appeared exceptionally upright, "Now, father emperor appreciates greatly. The matter of avenging my fifth brother, I went in his stead to express gratitude."
"Plus, this matter of easing his worry, and the ongoing responsibility of liaising with Zhou Qing, the Fourth-level Array Master..."
His lips hinted at a aningful smile, "Tell , who else can compete with for the Dragon Reserve position?"
Chen Xuanming and Wu Yuanshan exchanged glances, and simultaneously bowed, "Your Highness has deep foresight, your subordinates are impressed."
Xuanyuan Yichen nodded slightly, his eyes flashing with sharpness, "Those items from the Fifth-level Cultivation Country will beco my final bargaining chips to ascend to the Dragon Reserve position."
Suddenly, his tone shifted, "And this matter to father emperor, is equally killing three birds with one stone."
The two raised their heads to look.
Xuanyuan Yichen said, "Firstly, after the fall of the Taiqing Sect, we will gain the allegiance of a Fourth-level Array Master, strengthening our Holy Martial Dynasty."
"Secondly, father emperor can use this opportunity to remind other Spirit Severing families of the favor from over two thousand years ago."
"Thirdly, with Zhou Qing’s assistance, it will greatly benefit the plan to integrate all the major sects."
"Therefore, this plot, whether for or father emperor, is a win-win move."
The two continually nodded, their eyes full of admiration.
At this point, Xuanyuan Yichen suddenly laughed at himself, "Am I... too despicable?"
"Your Highness, why say this!" Chen Xuanming quickly responded, "This is strategy, it’s wisdom!"
Wu Yuanshan also said solemnly, "To achieve great things, one must not be constrained by trivialities. In this struggle for imperial power, kindness is the greatest luxury."
Xuanyuan Yichen gazed up at the moon, his voice ethereal, "Perhaps. Being a Prince in this position..."
He sighed softly, "Whether to survive, or to act, sotis even I can’t distinguish which face is real."
Under the moonlight, a trace of unwillingness flashed in his eyes, "But my talent is limited, only by ascending to that position can I be granted the secret dicine, to take that step."
He suddenly turned, sweeping away the confusion in his eyes, replaced by a chilling determination.
"When possessed of enough power, controlling the lifeblood of countless people, can the world rember the true image of Xuanyuan Yichen!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Xuanming and Wu Yuanshan simultaneously knelt on one knee, their eyes full of reverence.
anwhile, as three figures swiftly flew past the clouds, atop a distant mountain peak, a figure slowly stepped out from the shadows.
Looking up at the departing silhouettes, his caterpillar-like eyebrows furrowed tightly.
He then glanced in the direction of the Nangong Family, and returned to the darkness...
...
"Buzz!"
As Zhou Qing raised his hand, a thread-like Spiritual Power gathered at his fingertip, gently tapping on the Restriction at the center of the hall doors.
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