I Have A Qi Fortune Altar-Chapter 1402 - 684: I... Quit as an Official! (2)
Capítulo 1402: Chapter 684: I… Quit as an Official! (2)
All those who had exchanged greetings with Chen Yuan or recognized him had complicated expressions in their eyes.
In the eyes of Noble Consort Yang, there was a trace of despair. Sima Ke displayed a hint of panic, while Princess Pingyang’s gaze was indifferent, as if she had already anticipated this scene.
As for the few people on the Heavenly Patrol Bureau’s side, they were…. angry!
The Heavenly Divine Envoy of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, the current Martial Peace Marquis, openly rebelled!
And as for those Jianghu martial artists, they wore expressions of shock and astonishment. After someone called out Chen Yuan’s identity, they were utterly amazed.
It was well known among many that there would be someone causing trouble today.
But most had not expected that the first to stand out would actually be Chen Yuan!!!
“This kid beat me to it.”
In the crowd, a middle-aged man with a long sword on his back murmured softly to himself.
If no one had stepped up after a while, he would have done so.
It was neither a pity nor a joy, just a bit of surprise.
And at the edge of the crowd, a white-robed phantom figure was somewhat pensive, involuntarily recalling the words his master had once spoken.
This lad, could he hope to become the next Grand Ancestor of Chu?
In the void, illusory lotuses condensed one after another, only to disperse again. The surrounding Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy was stirred, causing a change in the entire void.
Act….
One should act with excellence.
Act grandly.
The scolding voices from below rang out one after another, but to Chen Yuan, they were nothing more than dog barks, not worthy of attention. His eyes were fixed on one person only.
That person was Jingtai.
Perhaps Jingtai had previously given an order, or perhaps they feared provoking a greater reaction. Regardless, no one took action, as everyone quietly watched Chen Yuan step by step ascend the mountain peak, opposing Jingtai.
Chen Yuan’s gaze was calm, his presence imposing, as he stared directly at Jingtai and continued:
“What qualifications do you have?”
“I did not expect you to be the first to stand up.”
Jingtai answered without responding to the question, also staring intently at Chen Yuan.
Indeed, he hadn’t anticipated that the one to stand up today would be Chen Yuan.
In his mind, today there was a possibility that strong figures from the Immortal Sect, Northern Barbarians, or even the Southern Border demons might come, but he didn’t expect his return.
In his impression, Chen Yuan, though seemingly reckless, was cautious and meticulous, considering the consequences before acting, and had already established a foundation in the South.
Truth be told, with his level of strength, he wasn’t yet qualified to stand atop humanity’s grand destiny.
So, Jingtai was somewhat astonished.
But that was all there was to it.
If it weren’t Chen Yuan, there would be others.
It didn’t matter who it was.
“I also didn’t expect you’d have such audacity, daring to defy the world and plot to usurp the position of the Human Emperor.”
He did not address as a vassal, but as ‘I,’ the meaning was evident.
“Why shouldn’t I?”
“You… are unworthy!”
Jingtai laughed when he heard this, a very pleased laugh, as he gazed at Chen Yuan and asked:
“Why…. Could it be…. you are worthy?”
“More suitable than you.”
“Heh….”
“Jingtai, since ascending to the throne, you’ve been arrogant and ruthless, lacking broad-mindedness. The Northern Barbarians invaded, and the Beiliang Army and the common people of Liangzhou fought to the death.
Yet you seized the chance to weaken King Liang’s strength. With hundreds of thousands of Forbidden Army right there, you deliberately did not aid them. Ask the people of Liangzhou… are you worthy?”
“In Youzhou’s great plague, you ordered the roads sealed, leaving thousands of miles uninhabited, white bones exposed in the fields, reluctant to forgo your own profits, you excessively taxed the South, shifting this burden onto the people.
Buddhist teachings spread across the Central Plains, supported by the Sima Family, oppressing our Central Plains’ Jianghu, temples not taxed, shifting this burden also onto the people.
The Southern Border’s demons invaded Shushan, eyeing fiercely, yet you retracted the court’s strength to the four states of the Central Plains, ignoring entirely the four states of the South. Ask the people under heaven.
Are you worthy to sit as the Human Emperor?”
“You are unworthy, and the Sima Family is unworthy too!”
Chen Yuan’s voice echoed between heaven and earth, like a rolling thunder, questioning Jingtai’s achievements.
“Since ascending the throne, you’ve shown no achievements, no broad-mindedness, no kindness, no humanity. Can such a person be the emperor of the Human Race? You ask if I am worthy? I can openly declare before the world that I am more worthy than you!”
“In the Capital, the Japanese barbarians set up a challenge, embarrassing the court. It was I who uplifted the confidence of the Central Plains Martial Artists. Northern Barbarian invaders, 700,000 Iron Cavalry into the territory.
It was I who stood unafraid before Liangzhou City, using the True Martial Sword to resist the Barbarian God.
The forces of Qingzhou and Shuzhou oppressed the people, it was I who led others to eradicate those forces harming the people. And you? What achievements do you have to usurp this position?”
The heavens and earth were astounded, all was silent.
The court officials below stopped their reprimands because…. what Chen Yuan said was reasonable.
The Jianghu martial artists looked at Chen Yuan with faces filled with reverence as he openly questioned Jingtai.
“The Martial Peace Marquis has a point….”
“Lower your voice, do you want to die?”
“Indeed, indeed….”
The outer crowds of commoners murmured and talked among themselves.
But Jingtai remained unfazed, smiling lightly:
“Because I am the Emperor, I am the supreme of Great Jin, because I wield a powerful army, and you, you’re just someone seditious, with only trivial achievements.
Yet here you spout nonsense.
I indeed do not have any grand achievements, but that was before, it was so because I was under the crush of these various powers, now, the world is about to fall into chaos, with all sides coveting, and you’re just one of them, what right do you have to question me?
Ascending to the position of Human Emperor is to save the billions of people of the Central Plains. You coming to obstruct me means you do not wish peace upon the world.
For your selfish desires, for your thirst for power, you rebel against your kingly father, secretly gather troops, harbor malicious intents, so what right do you possess to criticize me?”
“The official position you hold is given by me, the power you possess is given by me, the name you bear that is known across the world is given by me, if you were a loyal minister, if you were of the people, you should assist the king in serving the country, helping me to bring peace for the people, stabilizing the country, allowing our Great Jin’s people to live in peace, and not to say such words today.
Without me, without the court, you’re nothing but a mere commoner in a county under Qingzhou’s jurisdiction, without me, what merit do you possess to become the revered Martial Peace Marquis, the Heavenly Divine Envoy of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau?
No king, no father, a heart as rapacious as a wolf, that is you, Chen Yuan!”
Jingtai’s voice of questioning sounded immediately.
Chen Yuan, however, laughed heartily, seemingly with disdain:
“Jingtai, your words may seem reasonable, but they’re utterly worthless. Rely on you? Hehe…. You’re nothing but a muddle-headed ruler, how could I pledge allegiance to you?
My achievements today are the result of my own struggle through life and death, the accomplishments I fought for with my life, not because of your recognition.”
“Heh….”
Jingtai still wanted to say more, but was directly interrupted by Chen Yuan, who continued:
“Jingtai, have you forgotten what you once did to me? Oppressed me, forced me to become the dog of your Sima Family, suppressed me, exiling me to the war-torn South.
Spied on me, using the Military Guards of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau to monitor me day and night?
But, you’re right, the official status is from the court, the power is also from the court, therefore, hehe…. the office from your Sima Family, I….. will not take it!”
With a wave of Chen Yuan’s hand, several official robes appeared beside him, along with an official seal and numerous Imperial Decrees, all vanishing into the void, turning into dust.
“The official position I earned, I don’t want it, the power I gained, I don’t need it, now, I’m merely a wanderer of Jianghu, a commoner of the Central Plains, and I demand justice!”
Chen Yuan said solemnly.
“What justice?”
“Hehehe…. To be loyal to the monarch and love the country, that indeed was once my dream, to end my life wrapped in horse hide, to guard the borders for the country, that was also once my goal, now… I want none of it, do you know why?”
“Why?”
“Because of you, Jingtai, not being a human!”
Chen Yuan pointed at Jingtai’s nose and cursed.
“Insolent!”
Jingtai’s brows furrowed, face showing murderous intent.
“You proclaim it’s for the people of the Central Plains, for the peace of millions, but in reality, you…. are the No-Life Sect’s patriarch, the No-Life Old Ancestor that harms all beings!”
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