Li Langxuan stopped in his tracks.
After only a moment, he replied, "Whether it's good or bad depends on the person."
"If I still held the post of Grand Preceptor, I would naturally hope Reincarnation existed."
"But if I were to ascend the throne..."
A profound look entered Li Langxuan's eyes. "I would hope Reincarnation seemed to exist, but did not exist in truth."
"Seemed to exist, but did not exist in truth."
Li Shun gave a derisive smile. In an instant, he saw through the other man's little scheme.
The Reincarnation Dao had endured in this world for countless years, and its people had long since grown accustomed to it.
That was why the Qian Dynasty had been able to maintain eight thousand years of peace.
With Li Langxuan's current standing and methods, he would meet little resistance even if he rebelled and seized the throne.
But if the people of the world still believed the Reincarnation Dao existed,
then perhaps the new dynasty he founded could likewise endure for ten thousand years.
Ten thousand years with the realm in his family's hands alone. It would be an act of Defy Heaven.
"The profound principles of the Great Dao are beyond human control. They can be stolen, but not changed. How things turn out will likely depend on your own fortune," Li Shun replied.
Li Langxuan seemed to have prepared himself for that answer. He said proudly, "I have governed the realm for a hundred years. Every commandery and county is already under my control. Even if the destruction of Reincarnation cannot be concealed and becomes known throughout the realm, I can claim all the credit."
"The people have suffered under Reincarnation for too long. If I destroy it in one stroke, my ascension to the throne will