Little Li’s resounding voice echoed from the Map of the State and Society through the City of Divine Beings, causing the entire city to fall silent for a few seconds.
“What does ‘the Blue Sky is dead, the Phoenix Sky shall reign’ mean?”
“Probably, maybe, it might be planning to gather a group of people dressed in bright yellow clothes to go to the City of Heaven…”
“Isn’t that rebellion then?”
“Who just said that Young Hero Li would overcome difficulties in a gentlemanly manner? Is this what you call a gentleman?”
Everyone was in an uproar; they never expected Little Li, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, to actually have rebellious bones all over his head.
They thought the trial of the Divine Beings had ended, and the Map of the State and Society declared this a trial accident.
From starting as mortals to rebelling, can this really be broadcast?
“Forget about these details, can he succeed?”
“The forces of Ink City are still inferior to those of the various martial families in the Underground City. Even if Cold Fairy is strong, the chaotic situation in the City of Heaven is no longer determined by individual strength.”
“We’ll wait and see. If it’s Young Hero Li, he might truly have a way.”
“In the history of the trials of the Divine Beings, he is the only one who almost unified the Human City. No one else has achieved this.”
After the initial silence in the City of Divine Beings, the discussions became even more intense.
Starting with one hammer, ending up as the emperor of the City of Heaven.
It sounds like a fairy tale, but… what if it really happens? Just say whether it’s impressive or not.
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Under the canopy in front of the Meridian Gate.
The high-ranking officials of the major sects still gather daily at the place closest to the Map of the State and Society to watch the trial.
“The method of Prince Jiang Yu is reliable compared to past trials of the Divine Beings, but he relies too much on past experiences. Once he enters the Inner Scene Realm, there will always be a flaw left behind.”
A senior scholar from the National College comforted someone’s failure.
The purple-robed official beside him added:
“Ascending the throne and governing the world, the methods of the sage are correct, but this time the existence of the Huanmo Sect is too powerful. Even the emperors of the Divine Beings under Prince Tian have failed, so the City of Heaven is indeed a dead end.”
King of South Border Zhong Qin put down his teacup and said calmly,
“Two out of three of the trial participants remain. You two are speaking too soon.”
The official shook his head, “Even if the rebellion succeeds and either Li Mo or Ying Bing becomes the new emperor, it would only be repeating the same old mistakes. If the prince fails, even if they go further, it’s still the same old path.”
The senior scholar frowned, “Moreover, the prince acts justly, while this young man surnamed Li is rebelling! Even if he succeeds, the City of Heaven will be in ruins. It would be better if the prince goes further.”
“He may not follow the old path.”
Zhong Qin’s tone carried a certain determination.
Looking at the dignitaries around him, he paused and said,
“The outcome of the trial in the City of Heaven concerns the face of the Map of the State and Society and our Da Yu. Yet, you all are dampening your own morale. Could it be that you’re thinking like the rebels of the Huanmo Sect?”
“…”
The dignitaries fell silent.
No, Your Highness, Li Mo has already rebelled.
Who exactly is the rebel?
But with the crown prince’s accusation, the senior scholar could only say,
“We are merely discussing the facts and hope for a victory.”
Zhong Qin narrowed his eyes and remained silent.
When the Huanmo Sect brought the remnants of the Da Shang and the Disaster Beasts to invade the South Border, the emperor urgently summoned him. This matter seemed suspicious.
One must know that Emperor Jingtai had always been supportive of him.
Yet, he returned to the imperial capital when it mattered most.
Was it because he was powerless to change the overall situation, or did he at least want to protect him?
If it were truly so.
The situation in the court would be even more chaotic than he imagined…
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Wanling Palace.
Jiang Yu, who was just sent out of the Divine Being Realm, walked through the long palace corridors for the first time, feeling that this path was exceptionally long.
He didn’t know how to face the Empress Chuge, nor did he know how to face the elders of the Da Yu who placed great hopes on him.
Only when he reached the palace gate did he take a deep breath.
“Empress Chuge, your son comes to pay respects.”
“Please wait, Your Highness.”
After the palace maid reported, Jiang Yu followed her across the palace gate.
In the incense burner, the smoke from the immortal crane rose gently. Empress Chuge of the Heavenly World leaned on a soft couch, expressionless as she embroidered a handkerchief, seemingly indifferent to the events happening in the Map of the State and Society.
“Empress Chuge, your son… feels ashamed for disappointing you and Father Emperor.”
Jiang Yu bowed low.
“It doesn’t matter.”
Empress Chuge’s response surprised Jiang Yu.
He had expected her to be disappointed, or even furious, but never thought she would be so calm.
So calm that even he felt lost.
“But I ultimately failed, the situation in the City of Heaven is worse, and the bet with the ancestor deity of the Huanmo Sect is likely…”
“There’s no harm done.”
“Then… what is harmful?”
“Don’t ask, your Inner Scene is incomplete. I already have a solution. You don’t need to think too much, or ask too many questions. Mother won’t harm you. Just wait.”
“Yes…”
After some small talk, Jiang Yu left Wanling Palace with many doubts.
He always felt that Empress Chuge knew from the beginning that he would fail, or even… hoped so?
Otherwise, why wouldn’t she be sad or surprised?
Empress Chuge finally raised her head and looked at the light and shadow in the Map of the State and Society.
She silently answered Jiang Yu’s question in her heart:
“Ying Bing staying in the Heavenly Phoenix Domain and unable to come out is very important.”
The chaos in the City of Heaven is exactly what she wanted to see.
An Ink City filled with mortals, even if it’s different now, is not enough to stir up the winds and rains in the City of Heaven.
At the same time, Ying Bing’s personal strength no longer matters.
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In the City of Heaven.
Inside the Capture Wind Hall, everyone fell into deep thought after hearing Li Mo’s words.
“Brother Xiao Li, do you mean… to rebel?”
“Yes.”
“Us?”
Li Mo put down his porcelain teacup and looked at the faces of the elderly, as if they were a group of retirees on a team-building trip. He nodded firmly.
“You are the ones to make the decisive move.”
Dong Ao was silent for a moment before saying softly, “Brother Xiao Li, how can we make a move? In terms of high-level combat power, there are only a few strong individuals like Grandpa in Ink City, while the backbone is far inferior to the martial artists of the Underground City. As for mortals… their numbers are many, but they are useless.”
Qi Tiezhu, after careful consideration, also shook his head:
“If we rise up, all the Celestial Race will stop fighting among themselves and turn their focus onto Ink City. They will never allow mortals to control the Divine Beings.”
These are both very realistic problems.
Li Mo glanced at the two and said,
“That’s exactly what I want.”
Little Li had long had this idea.
And he had discussed it with Ice Chunk, making it highly feasible.
