Relying on the Heart Demon's ability to change form without trace, and with the Primordial Heavenly Demon already possessing cultivation at the Golden Core Middle Stage—stronger than Emperor Jiayou, who was currently only at the Early Golden Core—
No one could see through its influence at all.
Soon, the scene of Karma began to advance. Just as in official history, Emperor Jiayou began facing the suppression of the civil and military officials led by the Grand Preceptor of Dao Court.
In official history, he had chosen to rise to the challenge.
This time, however, under the Primordial Heavenly Demon's interference, a desire for pleasure gradually arose within him. His once-soaring fighting spirit was worn away bit by bit.
"Forget it, forget it."
"What meaning would there be even if I won? Once a Dao Court Son of Heaven reaches a thousand years, he must ride the dragon and ascend to meet the guests of Heaven. The middle stage and the early stage make no difference to me."
"Only by reaching the Great True Lord realm can anything be changed."
"But becoming a Great True Lord is far too difficult. Not only must I control the court, I must also make the Three Dukes submit completely. It feels endlessly far away, and I would have to suffer so, so much."
"But why should I suffer through that? The Grand Preceptor wants power, so let him have it. He does not have many years left anyway. When the time comes, even in reincarnation, his Gold Nature will be stripped away. With no one to protect him, he will be far less carefree than I am. Why must I contend with him over this fleeting moment? I might as well enjoy myself in peace."
The more Emperor Jiayou thought about it, the more