The Unmovable Contradiction

Teleportation arrays are great.

According to some surviving old books, the teleportation arrays in the former world of sects were set up in a point-to-point manner between sects.

This can be seen as a manifestation of the alliance signed by both parties.

The moment the teleportation arrays on both sides were activated, it signified that the two sides had reached an agreement on unlimited cooperation, allowing for the exchange of personnel and goods.

In the past, there were countless sects in the world. With the construction of teleportation arrays, a huge teleportation network gradually formed throughout the Central Plains region.

To meet the ever-expanding needs of this teleportation network, cultivators have continuously updated their exploration techniques for Realmspace Stone, and gradually improved their mining processes.

A large number of Realmspace Stone were excavated and transported to various parts of the world to establish new teleportation points.

This teleportation network became the starting point for the prosperity and strength of the sects in those days, but it was also this vast teleportation network that became the end point that dragged all the sects in the world into the abyss when war broke out.

As war raged across the land, the teleportation arrays that had been carved out using countless Realmspace Stone were destroyed one by one. In order to enable the newly formed alliances to react quickly when war broke out, the sects carved out new teleportation arrays.

Furthermore, each full-power transmission causes wear and tear on the grid patterns, and this wear and tear requires maintenance and repair using Realmspace Stone.

The chaotic wars that lasted for countless years brought cultivators' demand for Realmspace Stone to a peak, and it was during this period that large numbers of Realmspace Stone mines began to dry up.

The chaos in the world of sects continued until the emergence of the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion.

Under the overwhelming pressure of the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion, the large-scale sect wars were quelled, and the order of the sect world was re-established. However, the once vast teleportation network that covered the world was almost completely destroyed, and the mineral deposits of Realmspace Stone were no longer sufficient to rebuild the former glory.

Under the leadership of the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion, the mining of the Realmspace Stone was jointly controlled and managed by several super-large sects.

Teleportation arrays thus became a symbol of the power of super-large sects.

Just like the once-powerful Qionghua Sect 20,000 years ago, in order to demonstrate their strength, they even set up valuable teleportation arrays in their own secret realm.

But all worldly luxuries eventually run out.

The arrival of the Strange Ghost cataclysm caused the Realmspace Stone to lose its last luster in this world.

When the Strange Ghost swept across the entire Central Plains, and the entire race faced extinction, naturally no longer cared about sustainable development.

Under the leadership of the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion, the last Realmspace Stone mines were frantically mined for war preparations. Teleportation arrays sprang up on the front lines and in the rear of the Strange Ghost war, serving as the material hubs for this war for the survival of humanity.

The records that followed were much more detailed.

The sectarian system collapsed, and the Central Plains entered an era of imperial rule.

In the early days of the imperial dynasty, some teleportation arrays still existed in the Central Plains region. Some were remnants from the Strange Ghost catastrophe, while others were reconstructed from the remaining mineral deposits.

But over the course of countless millennia, these teleportation arrays have all vanished.

There were once some powerful rulers who unified the Central Plains Fourteen Provinces and wanted to replicate the teleportation array to cross the boundaries of space, strengthen the central government's control over the local areas, and thus ensure that their dynasties would last for thousands of generations.

Unfortunately, all of these powerful rulers failed.

Despite the efforts of generations of top array masters, no inferior substitute for the Realmspace Stone has been found.

Over time, the teleportation array was forgotten in the long river of time.

After briefly explaining the origins of the Realmspace Stone and the teleportation array to Xu Changge, the martial artist, Xu Yuan turned his gaze to the jet-black gemstone pendant in his maternal uncle's hand, his eyes burning with desire.

"Furthermore, since the Xien Empire possesses Realmspace Stone, it might also have deposits of Levitation Stone."

Realmspace Stone is an essential material for teleportation arrays, while Levitation Stone is a material for crafting Sumeru Ring.

The reason why these two heavenly materials and earthly treasures by only one character is because, according to ancient records, they almost always appear as associated mineral veins.

Xu Yuan was well aware of what these things could bring to the Great Yan.

Leaving aside the Levitation Stone, the importance of the teleportation array alone is self-evident. Whether for local governance or military purposes, it is an ancient array that can change the times.

Thinking of this, Xu Yuan took a deep breath and said softly:

"Uncle, we must report this to Father immediately."

In many matters, his father had given him a great deal of autonomy, but the Realmspace Stone that had suddenly been delivered to him was beyond his ability to handle.

On a smaller scale, this could become a surprise trump card for the Prime Minister's Mansion in the upcoming civil war of the Great Yan Dynasty.

On a grander scale, this unexpected intelligence might cause the Prime Minister's Estate to change course, steer towards a trajectory different from its predetermined path.

One day later, at the Prime Minister's Estate, in the White Jade Tablet Pavilion.

Sunlight streamed through the window, bringing a rare touch of warmth to the winter day. The distinctive scent of ink from books permeated every corner of the room, a pleasant and refreshing aroma.

An old man and a young boy sat across from each other at a table.

Xu Yinhe, his temples streaked with gray, sat behind the desk, listening intently to the narration of the three men opposite him. His calm voice was unhurried and measured:

"Changtian, did you ambush and kill Princess Xien in an attempt to use the three sons of the Li Family to interfere in the Dongying Island?"

Xu Yuan's eyes flickered, and he coughed lightly:

"I have that idea, but Father, the focus right now isn't on Dongying Island."

"Oh?"

Xu Yinhe smiled, his deep eyes holding a meaningful look. "Changtian, is Dongying Island no longer a big deal in your eyes?"

Xu Yuan was taken aback, then whispered:

"That's only relative."

Xu Yinhe shook his head, brushing it off lightly:

"So, you're saying the main point now is that there might be veins of Realmspace Stone and Levitation Stone within the territory of the Xien Empire?"

Xu Yuan took out a jade box from his pocket, placed it on the table, and pushed it towards his father opposite him:

"Yes, this is the actual product."

Xu Yinhe's calm, unwavering eyes swept over:

"May this item be examined by the Institute of Investigation?"

As the sole head of the behemoth that is the Prime Minister's Prime Minister's Mansion, Xu Yinhe does have some knowledge of many things, but people's energy is limited. When it comes to more specialized knowledge, it is up to the people below to handle it.

Xu Yuan smiled and nodded:

"Before returning to the manor with my maternal uncle last night, we went to see Old Man Jiang to confirm that the material used to make this Law Artifact is Realmspace Stone."

Is that so?

To Xu Yuan's surprise, his father showed no joy at the information. His gaze remained fixed on the jet-black gem, and his voice was somewhat unfathomable:

"Then can Jiang He tell you how effective this Law Artifact is?"

Xu Yuan shook his head, his voice echoing in the quiet surroundings:

"Jiang He said that the patterns on this are somewhat different from the Great Yan Array Patterns. If we want to figure it out completely, we have to disassemble it. But he can't guarantee that he can reassemble the Law Artifact after disassembling it, so I refused."

Xu Yinhe remained noncommittal, lightly tapping the surface of the jade box with his fingertip:

"In your opinion, Changtian, what is the purpose of this Law Artifact?"

Xu Yuan pondered for a moment, then softly asked in return:

"Father, do you know about the Kunwu Mirror?"

Xu Yinhe nodded, a hint of reminiscence in his eyes:

"I've heard a little about it; I saw a record of it in an ancient book when I was young—the key to the Kunwu Secret Realm."

Xu Yuan said softly:

"You're right, but besides being a key, the Kunwu Mirror is also a teleportation artifact."

Xu Yinhe raised his eyes and glanced at Xu Yuan:

"It seems that you and that girl Wu Yuan were assassinated by this thing."

Not at all surprised by his father's quick reaction, Xu Yuan responded:

"Yes, I suspect this Law Artifact is similar to the Kunwu Mirror. As Princess Xien's life-saving trump card, this pendant can either teleport people away, or it is."

"Can it teleport others in reverse?"

"Yes, and the latter is more likely. If she can teleport herself away, upon seeing Xu Changge's strength, given Aurenli's shrewdness, she will most likely activate this item without hesitation."

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Xu Yinhe's deep gaze lingered on the jade box, his tone thoughtful. "From what you just said, Changtian, that princess's strength is far superior to that of ordinary Origin Beginning. As her life-saving item, the person who was teleported must be quite powerful."

Speaking of this,

Xu Yinhe looked at Xu Yuan with a scrutinizing gaze and asked:

"Changtian, what do you intend to do about this?"

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Xu Yuan was taken aback by the sudden question and tentatively asked:

"Father, what do you mean by that?"

"Don't you understand? Then I must have misunderstood."

Xu Yinhe tapped the surface of the jade box lightly with his fingertips and murmured softly:

"You went to all that trouble to tell me that the Maritime Dynasty might contain two kinds of extinct mineral deposits, weren't you just trying to trick me into shifting the internal conflicts of the Great Yan outwards?"

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Xu Yuan's eyes unconsciously twitched upwards.

"It seems I was right."

Before Xu Yuan could speak, Xu Yinhe smiled slightly and stood up from the precious sandalwood black dragon chair:

"Changtian, think carefully about how you plan to handle this matter and give me an answer."

As he spoke, Xu Yinhe slowly walked past Xu Yuan and gently placed his warm hand on his shoulder:

"I will be at the Prime Minister's residence for the Prime Minister's Mansion banquet these two days. If you've made up your mind, come find me."

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Hearing the footsteps growing fainter behind him, Xu Yuan, sitting alone, was somewhat bewildered.

Why did that old man leave after only saying a few words?

His original intention in bringing this up was to shift the blame and let his father figure it out, but his father just passed the buck back to him like that?

How to do it?

How to do it?

The matter of the Xien Realm's void mineral deposits has already involved a decision at the level of a change in the Prime Minister's Mansion, and yet his father has simply handed this matter over to him like this?

wrong.

It wasn't that I was handing the matter over to him; after all, I still needed to report back once I had thought it through.

This should at most be considered another test from Dad, to see how he would judge this matter.

Thinking of this, Xu Yuan's thoughts began to wander.

The Northern Border.

Sect.

royal.

The imperial court.

Xien mineral deposits.

As the known intelligence was continuously gathered, the outline of a massive plan gradually took shape in his mind.

Time slips away quietly, the sun sets in the west, the clouds on the horizon are dyed red by the sunset, and then are instantly enveloped by the tranquility of the moonlit night.

Moonlight streamed into the room, and Xu Yuan, who had been sitting there listlessly, gradually frowned.

He realized that his once clear and organized thoughts had become a chaotic mess.

The original outline of the plan, as details were continuously added, had become tangled like a ball of yarn.

There are too many forces, too many interests, and too many irreconcilable contradictions.

There are cooperations between various parties both inside and outside the Great Yan, as well as hostility and ulterior motives among them.

With his current abilities, it's impossible for him to come up with a plan to revitalize the Great Yan by using the Boundary Void Mineral Deposits as a base.

Upon realizing this, Xu Yuan instantly understood something as well.

It is impossible to resolve the internal conflicts of the Great Yan with only the two extinct mineral veins of Realmspace Stone and Levitation Stone.

After Li Yaoxuan made his first move in the Northern Border, and the Prime Minister the Imperial Dynasty followed suit, although the Great Yan Dynasty had not completely broken off relations, it had already begun to engage in armed conflict.

At this juncture, if the Prime Minister's Mansion wanted to shift the blame, the dying Li Yaoxuan would certainly not agree.

Unless your Prime Minister's Mansion and sect castrate themselves.

The Sect Alliance, having suffered a loss, would not agree.

Unless your court returns everything it has taken from the Northern Border and provides even greater compensation.

The Ancient Abyss and Great Desert outside will be even less likely to care about you.

What business is it of us outsiders if your Great Yan makes internal decisions? Would agreeing to them mean Great Yan would cede territory or pay tribute?

The only one who might agree is actually the current troublemaker Heavenly Oversight Pavilion.

If the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion remains true to its original purpose, and a great calamity is imminent, reducing meaningless internal strife will align perfectly with their goal of fighting the calamity.

Lost in thought, Xu Yuan lowered his eyes slightly, a sense of helplessness rising in his heart.

The explosive barrel is already half-detonated; the benefits brought by a single Realmspace Stone are far from enough to put it back in place.

Given the current dire situation in the Great Yan, there is really only one, no, two ways to shift the blame outwards.

Either the great calamity that the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion spoke of is about to descend, and the human race faces a crisis of survival.

Alternatively, the Xien Empire, arriving from the sea, could launch a large-scale landing on the Great Yan like an invasion of Dongying Island, and quickly overwhelm the Great Yan army, leaving them powerless to retaliate.

The former is unlikely in the short term, after all, the great calamity designated by the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion is only for those at the Fusion Realm.

The latter.

Do you really think that the Dongying Island, who struggled even to conquer Xien, could possibly defeat the Great Yan army?

Instead, let's think about how to speed up Xu Yuan's cultivation.

Thinking of this, Xu Yuan chuckled and shook his head.

It seems he can't answer the question his father left him with.

Thinking to himself, Xu Yuan prepared to get up, his eyes unconsciously falling on the desk in front of him, and then he was stunned.

Dad didn't take the pendant.

I subconsciously turned around, only to find the vast White Jade Tablet Pavilion quiet in the night, and that figure had already left.

With a furrowed brow, Xu Yuan felt as if something had flashed through his mind.

The next moment,

Splash--

Xu Yuan suddenly stood up; he realized what he needed to do.

This is actually a very simple matter; he just overthinks it, sets his sights too high, and complicates things.

From the very beginning, he shouldn't have tried to divert attention from the internal conflicts of the Great Yan.

This was a grand scheme of events that the Emperor of Great Yan and his Prime Minister had meticulously planned and orchestrated over decades.

The tides of history are irreversible.

Having reached this point, even the two instigators have lost control of the future.

What he needs to do is not to go against the trend, but to hold as many variables as possible in his hands and acquire as many chips as possible before the all-in begins.

"Snap."

A crisp sound,

Xu Yuan opened the jade box, took out the pendant, and held it in his hand. The pendant swayed gently, and his voice carried a hint of laughter:

"So that's what Father meant?"