Walking His Own Path

[This chapter is currently being written, please wait another hour, the author is working hard.]

With this single strike, the flowing waters of the Cang River trembled, and the surrounding waters surged forth, waves dozens of feet high rising straight up to both banks.

Li Xunhuan flicked several blades of light from his fingertips, directly calming the surging waves.

Looking at the deep ravine hundreds of feet deep that had been cleaved into the river, Chu Xuanao smiled faintly, remarking that this was merely a single strike from Li Xunhuan.

"Yes! Cang River is just Cang River, and the Dagan Imperial Clan is just the Imperial Clan now. What they think is just their own opinion. In fact, we should thank them."

"[Cangshui Dragon Spirit]! The Imperial Clan wants to use this to lure the Imperial Star out, and I, too, am using this opportunity to see what that Imperial Star looks like."

"Your Highness, it's not just about the Imperial Star!"

Chu Xuanao turned to look at Yuan Tiangang, somewhat puzzled. "What do you mean?"

At this moment, Yuan Tiangang bowed and said with a hint of joy in his voice.

"Your Highness, the Imperial Clan is starting with the entire Dagan Gan, and is playing a game of strategy for the entire world. Once this game begins, the fate of the Dagan National Destiny will inevitably be damaged, and it may even be abandoned by the Imperial Clan and annihilated."

"Your Highness is the Prince of Qin of the Dagan Dynasty, the current crown prince. He is blessed by the National Destiny of the Dagan Dynasty and possesses the Dragon Qi of the Dagan Gan Dynasty. This will inevitably cause trouble in the future and will not be beneficial to Your Highness."

"It's best to abandon these things as soon as possible. Your Highness should also forge your own path, a path to the throne that belongs only to you."

"The appearance of this [Cangshui Dragon Spirit] is just in time! It will be enough to help Your Highness rebuild his True Dragon Qi, along with the Ziwei opportunity."

My own path to becoming emperor!

A sharp glint flashed in Chu Xuanao's eyes. He naturally possessed Dragon Qi, the National Destiny Dragon Qi of the Dagan, but now this Dragon Qi had become a burden.

Yuan Tiangang was right; it was time for him to forge his own path to becoming an emperor.

He wanted to be emperor, and he had to fight for it. But now he wanted to be the founding emperor of the country, and he also wanted to have his own unique Dragon Qi and condense his own Dragon Aspect.

Only by relinquishing the Dragon Qi that once Dagan Imperial Clan can one truly break free from the Imperial Clan's control.

Looking at Yuan Tiangang, Chu Xuanao already understood what he wanted to do.

"Are you planning to wait for the Dragon Spirit to be born, draw out the Imperial Star, and then wipe them all out in one fell swoop? The Ziwei Dragon is currently wielding Dagan National Destiny within me, using that [Cangshui Dragon Spirit] as the main element, so that I can refine my own Dragon Qi?"

Dragon Qi is just a general term. The path to becoming a founding emperor is not so simple; Dragon Qi must be condensed step by step.

The first step is to acquire the true dragon's aura; other methods include the python swallowing the dragon, the dragon transforming into a true dragon, and the fish leaping over the dragon gate.

Some people give up everything and endure all kinds of hardships for this Dragon Qi, while others are born with it, like the Emperor Star. But no matter what, the first thing you need to do is to try every means to get Dragon Qi into yourself, and then slowly condense and strengthen it.

The next step is refining the Dragon Aspect. Emperor Star is currently at this stage, but his Dragon Aspect is already complete. He has all the advantages of timing, location, and popular support; all that's missing is to raise an army.

With the Dragon Aspect, good fortune gathers, wise men assist, and the nation is founded and proclaimed its ancestor. The next step is to forge the dragon's soul, which is the true dragon of the National Destiny.

The National Destiny can suppress a country, ensuring favorable weather and abundant harvests within, with endless benefits, benefiting future generations. By igniting the power of the National Destiny, it can also unleash power beyond its own limits.

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"Imperial Father!"

He's just a pawn, but what exactly is his purpose as a pawn?

The Imperial Clan wants You Province to fall; what are they planning to achieve?

The Corpse Immortal Sect caused trouble; they were from the Imperial Clan and were likely ordered to disrupt You Province, which just so happened to be a conspiracy with the Blood Lotus Sect.

His Imperial Father appointed him Prince of Qin, which was essentially sending him to You Province to die. What use was his death then?

What was his own role in all of this?

"Ha ha!"

After pondering for a long time, Chu Xuanao shook his head and laughed out loud.

At this moment, Chu Xuanao's eyes were no longer confused, but sharp and domineering, revealing his sharp edge. Looking at the bright moon in the sky, he spoke to himself in a stern voice.

"Imperial Clan, Imperial Father, I have only been Enfeoffed as King for less than two months. There is no rush. This game has only just begun. The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Who is the mantis and who is the oriole remains to be seen."

The Imperial Clan is the Corpse Immortal Sect, and the Corpse Immortal Sect is the Imperial Clan. Chu Xuanao doesn't know what they are plotting, but that group of people has already come out into the open, or at least he already knows it. Meanwhile, his true strength has not yet been revealed; he is still in the shadows, still behind the scenes.

Imperial Clan? Imperial Father! I am not a pawn to be used at will. Who is the player and who is the pawn is still uncertain.

"Ghost Servant, summon Zhu Wushi and Gong Tai."

The Ghost Servant's figure flashed on the rooftop and vanished instantly. The Ghost Servant had always been there and had never gone far. As His Your Highness's personal guard, he knew very well what he had to do, but he was rarely asked to step forward.

Chu Xuanao had already made up his mind: fighting or a ceasefire was impossible.

The Imperial Clan and his Imperial Father were so eager to send Li Yi here, wanting to end the war in You Province, because the situation in You Province at the beginning did not go according to their plan, and they needed to adjust their plans.

Then he won't give the Imperial Clan another chance to make arrangements. You don't want war now, but I will insist on war. Not only will I want war, but I will make it as big as possible to force you to take action. This game cannot be played according to your ideas alone. I also have to make a move.

He refused to believe that the Imperial Clan would stand idly by if the fighting reached the Cangshui. Wasn't this blatantly telling the world that something fishy was going on?

As soon as he sends troops, he immediately sends a message to the top forces in Dagan directions, as well as the imperial court and Martial World arts sects, saying that in the event of a national war, none of us can escape it. You all have to contribute, and you must contribute. The bigger the war, the better.

As he pondered this, Chu Xuanao smiled meaningfully.

In fact, the Imperial Clan's secret establishment of the Corpse Immortal Sect and their hidden behind-the-scenes schemes were not entirely bad for Chu Xuanao. At least it showed that the Imperial Clan was powerful. Since they were so powerful, Chu Xuanao could act with confidence.

First, we need to take over Cangshui and secure this territory before considering anything else. Regardless of whether the news about the Cloud Province border that Li Yi conveyed is true or false, even if it is true, if Great Yan joins in the attack, it will be a good opportunity to strengthen the Imperial Clan.

If you're so capable, why hide it?

If the Great Yan doesn't take action, it's a good opportunity to seize the Land of Cangshui while the Great Feng's Northern Border is in turmoil. It would be even better if we could directly cross the Cangshui and reach the Great Feng's Eastern Border.

"The Four Great Eunuchs? Isn't there only Eunuch Li by Imperial Father's side?"

Chu Xuanxian looked puzzled and muttered something under her breath.

Bai Feiyan glanced sideways, her expression unreadable. Couldn't this girl let people finish speaking before interrupting?

Don't you know that interrupting someone is very impolite?

Noticing that gaze, Chu Xuanxian immediately sat up straight, but her expression remained that of a curious child. Ever since she could remember, her Imperial Father had only ever Eunuch Li by his side, and he hadn't changed anyone all these years.