Lanling City.
Inside the Imperial Palace, in the Imperial Study.
The Son of Heaven, Qin Ziheng, was playing chess with Grand Secretary Ye Ze'an.
On the chessboard, the black and white pieces were locked together like interlocking fangs, and the situation was far from clear.
Qin Ziheng was obviously somewhat distracted. After casually placing a piece, he spoke:
"What if the Great Luo Sect decided long ago to join forces with the Buddhist School?"
Ye Ze'an likewise did not ponder for long. He placed a piece and captured several of Qin Ziheng's stones:
"Tai Yu is resourceful, but not decisive enough. He tends to act conservatively. Otherwise, he wouldn't have stopped Qingxu back then."
Qin Ziheng thought for a moment, then nodded.
If Tai Yu had not stopped Qingxu back then, Qingxu might not necessarily have succeeded, but he would at least have had several more chances.
Of course, if Tai Yu had rebelled alongside Qingxu and they had ultimately failed, the Great Luo Sect would have faced only one path—the destruction of the entire sect!
Looking back from the end, it was difficult to say whether Tai Yu's caution back then had been right or wrong.
Ye Ze'an's analysis of Tai Yu was extremely precise. That was why he had laid out this game.
Just then, Qin Ziheng received a message from a thousand li away. He narrowed his eyes, his tone turning solemn:
"The Buddhist School sent the River-Suppressing Heavenly King. He has already made his move."
Ye Ze'an was not surprised in the slightest. "Your Majesty can give the order."
A majestic presence immediately emerged from Qin Ziheng's body, and the resplendent might of the Son of Heaven filled the Imperial Study.
The Great Blue Dynasty's national fortune rippled according to his will, carrying the Son of