After seizing or destroying the Breathing Technique Alanna had left in the sky, the various factions used every means at their disposal to leave the capital. The Third Prince had no desire to waste time pursuing these rebels, who had already grown into formidable powers.
He wasted no time ascending the throne and announcing a new era name. Then he sealed off the capital and carried out a bloody purge of the "Rebels" within it.
At the same time, he proclaimed to the world that these rebels had caused massive casualties among the capital's people and were criminals against the entire realm. He ordered everyone to join forces against them.
Although he knew it would accomplish nothing, it could help him secure his footing for the time being. As someone who had "been there himself," the Third Prince knew better than anyone that once people gained power, there was no telling who would end up ruling this realm...
Inside the church, Cheng Yu took it all in through Doggy's ability.
He remarked,
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. She's truly ruthless. She even screwed over her own son, all just to spread her teachings throughout the realm?"
But then he changed tack and continued,
"Still, while she wasn't a good mother, she was a true ruler. Her son is ruthless too. It's a shame he has so many opponents this time, and they're far too overpowered. Otherwise, he might have been a monarch who actually accomplished something."
With that, Cheng Yu stroked his chin and said,
"Looks like this so-called Fifth Dynasty is about to usher in a 'glorious age.' I'd better make some preparations too..."
With Alanna's Breathing Technique spreading, the realm, already destabilized by her death, grew even more precarious.
Sixth-tier experts began appearing among both the player factions and