Shennong Dao Master-Chapter 580 - 75: Conflict Resurfaces, One Year Later, A Way to Escape (16000 Da Zhang)_4

Chapter 580: Chapter 75: Conflict Resurfaces, One Year Later, A Way to Escape (16000 Da Zhang)_4

"Additionally, the fact that Old Chen’s life was saved proves that the future can be changed to some degree, which has eased one of my worries," he said.

"In the future, with the precedent of Ten Suns Cave Heaven, we’ll have more references for our actions," he reflected.

Waking from sleep, Zhao Xing went about his day as usual, beginning some stability maintenance and repair work with the current.

...

On the 27th of August, the official documents were released.

The calamities of Ten Suns Cave Heaven, both natural and manmade, were published in meticulous detail.

The news of Lingde King’s demotion and removal from office, as well as the handling of corresponding officials, quickly spread.

In Dayuan Prefecture, Jiutian Yingyuan Mansion, Anping Prefecture, and Datong Prefecture, the official circles were shrouded in gloom, while investigations anew commenced in the other four Great Grotto Heavens.

Soon, not only Great Zhou but also the Southern Barbarians were aware of the developments.

Unlike the gloom in Great Zhou, the Four Great Barbarian Kingdoms were celebrating jubilantly.

The Holy Light Royal Court especially felt as if they had vented their spleen because the Xuantian Sect was the state religion of their Court!

However, as the main instigator, the Blood Spirit Venerable could not find joy.

"Fewer people died than expected, which means the effect wasn’t as great as anticipated. Although it served as a deterrent, Great Zhou discovered it was manmade," he complained.

"Planning any future upheavals of Grotto Heavens will likely be far more difficult."

The execution of the plan was mediocre, and the costs were much higher than expected.

The Blood Spirit Venerable had succeeded, but not splendidly.

It also posed some difficulties in explanations to allies.

The original plan was to act at the end of August or the beginning of September. At that time, he would have informed Prince Liang to withdraw some of his people beforehand.

But plans couldn’t keep up with changes, and there was no time to notify, forcing them to attack indiscriminately.

He wanted to ally with Prince Liang, yet one of the Prince’s sons died in Ten Suns Cave Heaven, indirectly by his hands.

Although Prince Liang might not care, it was still odd to kick off the alliance by sacrificing a son of the Prince.

Furthermore, had Great Zhou been unaware, informing them would have had a greater impact on Prince Liang and would have better demonstrated the power of the Xuantian Sect.

Even though there’s still a deterrent effect, it’s not as strong as initially anticipated.

"Damn Liu Tianning, how could he have found out?!" he wondered.

"Could the insignificant ant that I divined before actually be him?" he speculated.

The Blood Spirit Venerable’s face turned pale as he acquired intelligence on Liu Tianning.

After carefully reviewing the data, the Blood Spirit Venerable realized that Liu Tianning’s background, personal strength, backing forces, and flourishing fate all matched the identity of the one who could disrupt their schemes.

Believing it to be divine will, the Blood Spirit Venerable adhered to the arrangements of the primal Heavenly Dao and did not overthink it.

Yet, when his gaze landed on information about Liu Tianning’s direct disciple, his brow furrowed.

"Hmm?"

"This Zhao Xing..."

The Blood Spirit Venerable suddenly remembered the situation of one of his split souls acting in Nanyang County.

"After a few years, a mere clerk has already become a sixth-grade official and also a direct disciple of Liu Tianning?" he questioned.

The Blood Spirit Venerable was about to perform a divination by counting on his fingers.

But before he could make a gesture, he began coughing up blood.

"Forget it, a mere sixth-grade official is irrelevant to the bigger picture." The Blood Spirit Venerable had a momentary whim, but now that he was injured and saw the high cost of divination, he gave up the idea and soon even forgot Zhao Xing.

He walked down to the divine temple, arriving at the Earth Palace deep underground.

Inside the palace, lights flickered, no different from the Earth Palace in Ten Suns Cave Heaven.

There was, however, one more statue in the Blood Pool here.

"Prince Liang," the Blood Spirit Venerable looked at the statue, "Are you satisfied with the methods of the Xuantian Sect?"

The Blood Spirit Venerable’s words carried a double meaning, not only referring to creating a statue for Prince Liang’s worship but also to the Ten Suns floating in the sky.

Prince Liang, Ji Mingxian, came to life from within the statue. His aura had subtly changed, becoming more concealed and violent.

"Satisfied? Blood Spirit Son, one of the sons of this Prince died in Ten Suns Cave Heaven because of you!" Ji Mingxian accused.

"Those who aim for greatness should not sweat the small stuff. Surely, Prince, you wouldn’t mind the loss of a son?" Blood Spirit Son said with a smile, "Following this incident, the court’s Fate Officers will inevitably be replaced. The noble families that have been drained dry and gained nothing will certainly hate Ji Mingjing."

"The Prince could also take this opportunity to woo the noble families. With many vacancies now open, they can be filled as the Prince sees fit."

"The Four Great Barbarian Kingdoms and the various factions of the Southern Desolate will take the opportunity to propagate Ji Mingjing’s brutality and ruthlessness."

"Heaven rejects Ji Mingjing; the land of the Nineteen States must welcome a new ruler. And why not you, Prince?"

"With your paltry tricks, you dream of shaking the foundation of Great Zhou?" Ji Mingxian mocked. "Allying with you in rebellion would be nothing short of seeking my own death!"

Seeing Ji Mingxian’s hesitation, the Blood Spirit Venerable knew the impact was not as great as hoped.

But Ji Mingxian’s heart was clearly swayed.

At their last meeting, he told Blood Spirit Son not to meddle in his family matters.

This time, he started considering the possibility of rebellion, although it seemed highly improbable. Nevertheless, he truly considered it!

Noticing this, the Blood Spirit Venerable said immediately, "The Prince has a heavenly mandate; you are the prophesied emperor! If you doubt it, let’s make a bet!"

Ji Mingxian fixed his gaze on the Blood Spirit Venerable, waiting for him to continue.

"In the upcoming battle against the barbarians, Ji Mingjing will surely suffer a great defeat, and it won’t drag on for long. If my sect’s prophecy is inaccurate, I will gift the Prince three Blood Soul Pills without charge. Even if the Prince leaves Great Zhou, he can still be at ease with them!"

"If the prophecy is accurate and Great Zhou suffers a defeat, its fortune will decline. The Prince can then rise opportunistically; not only will my Xuantian Sect support you, but the Southern Barbarians will also assist the Prince in claiming the land of the Nineteen States wholeheartedly!"

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