Can the Emperor Cultivate Immortality Too?

In the imperial court of the Cloud Mountain Empire, the Minister of War stirred up a storm by proposing that the Third Prince compete for the throne.

At this moment, everyone who supported the other princes panicked.

In a one-on-one duel, who could rival the Third Prince, who cultivates Immortal Cultivation?

In terms of military strength, who can compare to the Third Prince?

Among the court officials, who had more support than the Third Prince?

The Grand Tutor, the Minister of Personnel, and others all knew very well that as long as the Third Prince stood up to vie for the throne, none of them could stop him.

In fact, with the power held by the Third Prince, he could easily force the Emperor to abdicate!

For the Grand Tutor and his group, their only hope was to firmly grasp the fact that the Third Prince was Immortal Cultivation.

Those who supported the Third Prince came to their senses after the Minister of War spoke and began to nominate Third Prince.

At this moment, the imperial court gained overwhelming dominance.

Such terrifying power even frightened the Imperial Capital.

The Grand Tutor who supported the Crown Prince, the Minister of Personnel who supported the Second Prince, and the Minister of Ministry of Revenue who supported the Fourth Prince were all crushed to dust and could not resist at all.

Li Shiqing's gaze darted around, his heart filled with panic!

Did this favorite Third Prince have been plotting this for a long time?

Isn't this kid cultivating Immortal Cultivation?

He composed himself and said, "This matter will be discussed later. Court is adjourned!"

Upon returning to the inner palace, he immediately summoned the Third Prince and ordered him to come to the Third Prince for an audience.

Meanwhile, at the moment the court session ended, Xu Bai, the Flying Dragon Army, relayed the information to the Third Prince.

Whose message can be delivered faster than Nascent Soul Realm cultivator personally relaying it?

When the Third Prince learned of what had happened in the court, he immediately realized that his opportunity had arrived.

The throne is already beckoning to him!

Immediately afterwards, an imperial edict was issued from the palace, summoning the Third Prince to the palace.

The Third Prince's heart raced. Could it be that his father summoned him to the palace to discuss this matter?

If I agree, I'll be the emperor!

No, Master said that we must not rush, especially at crucial moments!

No rush, absolutely no rush!

He remembered this key point firmly, and calmly entered the palace to meet Emperor Li Shiqing.

Li Shiqing gestured for the Third Prince to sit down, then casually said, "I am prepared to abdicate!"

The Third Prince was shocked and hurriedly asked, "Father, why are you suddenly abdicating? Has something happened? Is there anything I can do to help you?"

Li Shiqing sighed, "You don't need to ask about the specific reasons."

The matter of abdication has been decided by me!

I have already stated this matter in front of my court officials today, and I will absolutely not take it back.

However, everyone is arguing about it now. Some want to nominate a crown prince, some want to nominate your second brother, and some even suggest your fourth brother... In your opinion, who do you think is suitable?"

"Alas!" The Third Prince sighed. "Since Father has already decided to abdicate, I will say nothing more."

However, my elder brother, the Crown Prince, my second elder brother, and my fourth younger brother are all my father's sons, and we are all brothers. No matter who my father abdicates to, I will be very happy to see it.

"No matter who succeeds to the throne, I will certainly support all my brothers and take good care of the legacy of our ancestors."

Li Shiqing raised an eyebrow and slowly said, "Someone has proposed that you succeed to the throne!"

The Third Prince paused for a moment, then burst out laughing, "Father, please don't joke. Your subject has already Immortal Cultivation and has no interest in the throne!"

In fact, he was on edge.

He knew that there were still Nascent Soul Realm eunuchs in the palace, and not just one or two.

Although he wielded considerable power, these old eunuchs were the most terrifying.

Therefore, he must be very careful.

Li Shiqing looked at the Third Prince strangely and asked, "You really aren't interested?"

The Third Prince looked up, stared directly at Li Shiqing, and said with a smile, "Father, I no longer have to worry about court affairs. I can go wherever I want, living a carefree life. May I ask, is this how an emperor should live?"

"Of course not!" Li Shiqing said in a deep voice, "How can the hundreds of millions of people of the Cloud Mountain Empire allow you to live so freely?"

"So!" The Third Prince shrugged.

This gesture is actually very disrespectful when facing the emperor.

However, the Third Prince is now "treating people with sincerity," which shows his disdain for the throne.

Li Shiqing was somewhat flustered, and asked with a frown, "You really have no interest in the throne?"

"Father, I Immortal Cultivation!" the Third Prince confessed.

Li Shiqing was silent for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "You can go now!"

There are some things he's going to be unclear about, so it's not advisable to make a decision hastily.

The Third Prince smiled and nodded, then turned and walked out of the palace. Then, his face darkened.

Is this a test?

Or is there some other situation?

Should he call in the army...?

After watching the Third Prince leave, Li Shiqing pondered for a long time before asking, "Old... Old Hong!"

"This old servant is here!" Eunuch Hong appeared.

Li Shiqing glanced at Eunuch Hong with a complicated expression and asked, "You're telling me, it's true that an emperor can't Immortal Cultivation?"

"Your Majesty, it is indeed impossible!" Eunuch Hong bowed and said, "In the history of the Cloud Mountain Empire, there have been emperors who Immortal Cultivation, but when they reached the Golden Core Realm, Heavenly Thunder suddenly struck, leaving them no way to avoid it, and they ultimately died under the Heavenly Thunder!"

Although he had an obligation to monitor the Cloud Mountain Empire, he still answered Li Shiqing's questions truthfully and without any rudeness.

"It seems that one really cannot Immortal Cultivation." Li Shiqing sighed, then suddenly asked, "You mean that there is no Heavenly Thunder before entering the Golden Core Realm?"

"That's absolutely right!"

However... Your Majesty, those who embark on the path of cultivation can never stop. Similarly, those who ascend the throne are also reluctant to give it up... In the end, there will be Heavenly Retribution.

That's why, after the Heavenly Retribution occurred, none of the princes who wanted to succeed to the throne dared to Immortal Cultivation.

Li Shiqing acted as if he hadn't heard Eunuch Hong's words. His eyes lit up, and he hurriedly asked again, "Then how long do you think it will take for the Third Prince to reach the Golden Core Realm?"

He thought to himself: I am not like them. They are willing to give up the throne now, so they can also refrain from cultivating in the future.

Eunuch Hong shook his head. "Although the Third Prince is devoted to the Dao, unfortunately, his aptitude is really lacking."

He might not be able to reach the Golden Core Realm even in fifty or sixty years.

If he cannot prolong his life, he may never reach the Golden Core Realm.

"It's alright, it's alright!" Li Shiqing nodded, somewhat relieved. After a pause, he suddenly asked, "Do you think it's possible for me to Immortal Cultivation?"

Eunuch Hong was speechless.

After hearing all that, how could he not know what was going on?

He thought to himself, "You still want to Immortal Cultivation and then become emperor?"

At your age, with your very foundation completely rotten, are you even qualified to cultivate Immortal Cultivation?

Unlike our family, although we are missing a portion, our family's Pure Yang Qi has not been lost!

Of course, Eunuch Hong wouldn't say that. He calmly replied, "Your Majesty, given enough fortuitous opportunity and a strong desire for the Dao, everyone can Immortal Cultivation!"

Li Shiqing became excited. "Then... how about you teach me how to Immortal Cultivation?"

"No problem!" Eunuch Hong agreed.

However, his master has changed. Whether or not to teach this kid to Immortal Cultivation, he'll have to ask his master first.

If the master doesn't allow it, then let this kid never be able to Foundation Establishment, and he'll die of old age in a few years.