I Will Slaughter Gods and Slay Immortals

The next day,

The Immortal has arrived again.

This time, however, they came uninvited.

Eldest Princess Xiao Zhaohuang greeted them with a smile.

Then he was sent outside the stable to continue repairing the horseshoes.

Xiao Zhaohuang: "..."

On the third day,

The Eldest Princess smiled as she fixed the horse's hooves.

The fourth day,

The Eldest Princess smiled wryly as she repaired the horse's hooves.

The fifth day,

The Eldest Princess's smile vanished, and she ordered all the horses in the princess's residence to be driven out.

Whoever wants to fix the horse's hoof can fix it.

She'd never touch it again, no matter what.

But outsiders don't know,

Outsiders only knew that the Immortal had visited the Eldest Princess's Residence for five consecutive days and returned satisfied each time.

Eldest Princess Xiao Zhaohuang gained the favor and appreciation of the Immortals.

As a result, those Confucian scholars who had previously hindered the Eldest Princess immediately transformed into Eldest Princess most powerful supporters.

He traveled everywhere, advocating that the Eldest Princess was the most legitimate heir to the throne and the wise and benevolent ruler who would lead the Liang Kingdom to greatness once again.

As for the former Imperial Eldest Grandson...

Feel sorry,

We don't know him well.

After all, he wasn't even qualified to be seen by the Immortals, so how could he be the Sagacity emperor Mandate of Heaven?

We only cooperate with the strong.

And it has always been this way.

Thus, the Imperial Eldest Grandson, Xiao Chengchen, lost his greatest support and was directly withdrawn from the stage of vying for the throne.

But it doesn't matter anymore.

Since the last time they were kicked out of the Temporary Palace Villa,

The Imperial Eldest Grandson Xiao Chengchen, has given up on himself.

He spent his days hiding in the Crown Prince's palace, refusing to see anyone outside, and became disheartened and despondent.

The power he had painstakingly built up had been completely divided up by Liang Emperor and the Eldest Princess, leaving him now utterly alone as a grandson of the emperor.

Royal Palace

Inside the Yangxin Hall.

Silent and empty.

The eunuchs who served him closely were nowhere to be seen; only the frail figure of Liang Emperor, swaying precariously in the lamplight, seemed as if he might extinguish his flame at any moment.

He looked much older than the last time Gao Yunyi saw him.

Like an old locust tree hollowed out by insects and ants, it shows no sign of life or vitality.

Liang Emperor sat on the dragon throne,

Even though he tried very hard to straighten his posture and feign authority,

But his spine could never straighten; it remained hunched over, and he groaned weakly.

His life was nearing its end; his days were numbered.

However, he never took the Pill that he always kept close to his body.

It was a miraculous medicine that could restore vitality, but not an Immortal Elixir that could prolong life.

Even if you swallow it now,

However, they can only survive a little longer.

His lifespan had come to an end.

He'll still die, damn it.

But he didn't want to die.

He couldn't bear to part with the dragon throne, he couldn't bear to part with this empire, and even more so, he couldn't bear to part with this absolute power over the world.

But the Immortal was unwilling to help him.

The Immortal was too arrogant, too selfish, and too stingy.

All he wanted was immortality.

Why can't we grant him this small wish?

Since the Immortals were unwilling to help him,

Then he can take it himself.

"I'll ask you one more time, are you really sure?"

Liang Emperor's aged voice echoed in the hall, carrying a desperate madness and a chilling ruthlessness.

"Your His Majesty, I am fifty percent certain."

Kneeling beneath the imperial desk was an official in his late fifties, dressed in a crimson third-rank robe, with a lean and slender figure and an air of otherworldly refinement.

If any other officials were present, they would certainly recognize him as Pei Jingxuan, the Bureau Chief the Directorate of Heavenly Observations.

The Directorate of Heavenly Observations: A royal astronomical institution responsible for observing stars and celestial phenomena, calculating the calendar, predicting the fate of the nation, determining good and bad fortune, diagnosing disasters by observing the qi (vital energy), and investigating unusual phenomena and celestial events. It could report directly to the emperor.

Although not part of the Six Ministries, their status was extremely prestigious.

Those who could sit in the position of Bureau Chief the Directorate of Heavenly Observations were all highly respected and distinguished masters of the Daoist School.

Original,

These people revere the transcendent.

But after the Immortal arrived...

Their status plummeted.

Because none of the countless gods and Buddhas enshrined in their temples were Azure Profound Immortal Venerable.

They wanted to change their allegiance and join the ranks of the Azure Profound Immortal Venerable.

But the Immortals didn't like them at all.

I can't even be bothered to see them.

These people from the Daoist School rely on the names of Immortals and Gods to fool the people, bewitch their minds, and use the theories of celestial phenomena and deities to maintain their position in the court.

But when a true Immortal descends to earth...

And they ignored them, disdaining to even consider what happened next.

Their golden facade crumbled, their disguise vanished.

If this continues,

Their Daoist School will inevitably decline.

They have nowhere left to stand in the entire world.

Therefore, after being summoned by the emperor, Pei Jingxuan, the Bureau Chief of the Directorate of Heavenly Observations, although fearful, still agreed to His Majesty's request.

They want to kill the immortals.

To slay a true Immortals and Gods.

Those in the Daoist School sect have always claimed to be disciples of Immortals and Gods, acting as shepherds of the people on behalf of Heaven, possessing knowledge of the immortals and gods, and claiming to be entrusted with the mandate of Heaven, able to observe celestial phenomena, communicate with spiritual beings, and control the fortunes and misfortunes of the world.

But they wanted to kill immortals and slaughter gods, which was utterly rebellious and against all reason.

But there's nothing I can do.

If we don't find a solution soon, they'll lose their jobs.

The livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of people in the Daoist School are about to be destroyed, so who cares if you are a god or True Immortal?

Immortals and Gods are those who are enshrined in temples, written in books, and enjoy the worship of the people without seeking power in the human world.

Why don't we just stay in the Heavenly Palace?

Why descend to the mortal realm for no reason, and spread doctrines for no reason?

"Fifty percent is enough. When I fought the Prince of Qin at Xuanwu Gate, I didn't even have a fifty percent chance of winning, but I still managed to seize the throne and secure my position."

Liang Emperor murmured, his aged face filled with determination and resolve.

"I ask you again, do Immortals truly possess elixirs within their bodies?"

"Your His Majesty, according to ancient texts of the Daoist School: Immortals possess Innate Golden Core within their bodies, cultivated through years of absorbing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and severing their mortal form. This elixir contains the path to immortality, capable of stabilizing one's destiny and enhancing one's cultivation. If one can obtain it, one can live forever, ensuring the dynasty's peace for ten thousand years."

Pei Jingxuan, the Bureau Chief of the Directorate of Heavenly Observations, said with absolute certainty.

"Immortality and an everlasting empire—good, good!"

Liang Emperor's face contorted with madness, his eyes gleaming with greed, as if he were lost in a fantasy of immortality and eternal rule.

This is what he truly wants to pursue.

The Immortal Elixir of immortality exists only in Immortals, and it resides within their bodies.

"I'll ask you one last time, is that Divine Artifact you speak of truly capable of killing Immortals?"

"Your His Majesty, Immortals are originally mortals transformed. That Divine Artifact is a supreme treasure of heaven and earth, researched and developed by the Daoist School over thousands of years. Once ignited, it will unleash terrifying power that can cause the heavens and earth to collapse, which even Immortal's body would find difficult to withstand."

Pei Jingxuan, the Bureau Chief of the Directorate of Heavenly Observations, answered firmly.

"Very well, I'll trust you this once. My time is running out, and this matter absolutely cannot be overlooked in the slightest, nor can a single word be leaked. That rebellious daughter, Zhao Huang, is already in contact with Immortals; she can't wait to seize my throne."

"If this succeeds, you will be the Grand Preceptor of my Great Liang, second only to the Emperor, and I will bestow upon you all glory, the Daoist temple, and power."

Liang Emperor leaned forward slightly, his fingertips tapping heavily on the corner of the dragon-patterned imperial desk. His gaze was fixed on the Directorate of Heavenly Observations, and his tone carried a highly tempting promise.

"Go ahead and do it; I will fully cooperate with you."

"Thank you for His Majesty kindness, Your Majesty."