There are three days left until the birthday King Zheng.
At this moment, the hotel room where Ling Yi was renting was quite lively.
Zhao Feifei, Zhao Feifei's bodyguard Yao Yunhe, Zhuge Changsong, Zhuge Changsong's eldest disciple Ran Li, second disciple Erbao, Second King Song Baiming, Ma Xiaoxiao, and...
This time, he was finally on time and met Ling Yi's Jiang Weike.
The Bai brothers, Bai Qingyun and Bai Qingzhe, didn't dare to come. After all, their identities were somewhat awkward, and they were afraid they would be beaten to death by some hot-tempered person.
As for Cheng Dong and the others who had been following Zhao Feifei, their status was too low, so Zhao Feifei did not bring them along.
Moreover, Zhao Feifei's own position is somewhat awkward. Although she and the current emperor Zhao Chengzhi do not have conflicting ideas with the Savior Sect, they are ultimately on different sides.
"So, Zhuge Changsong, you are not only the leader of the Savior Sect and the patriarch of the Zhuge Family, but also the faceless man who infiltrated the inner circle of that old scoundrel King Zheng?"
Song Baiming circled the old man dressed like a giant red envelope, clicking his tongue in amazement.
"Haha, who would have thought that the dignified Second Wang Er is actually one of the Emperor's men? If your Old Man knew, he'd probably beat you to death!"
Song Baiming shrugged and said, "There's nothing we can do about it. We're good young people of the new era; we can't just drift through life aimlessly. We have to do something extraordinary, otherwise, what's the point of living?"
Zhuge Changsong gave him a thumbs up and said approvingly, "Good lad, that's what a young man should say and do. This old man supports you. If you ever need anything, just come to me, it'll do!"
"Okay, I'll take it seriously."
Zhuge Changsong sighed and said, "Actually, Zhao Chengzhi never wanted to be emperor. Being a puppet emperor is not an easy task."
No one spoke. Those who knew the inside story simply nodded, while those who didn't were having their worldviews rebuilt.
For example, Jiang Weike.
"The Ninth Prince went to extreme lengths to control the Emperor. Who would have thought that the Emperor of the mighty Great Qian Empire would have no one he could rely on?"
"However, under such circumstances, it is quite remarkable that Zhao Chengzhi was able to cultivate a group of talented individuals."
Zhuge Changsong's gaze swept over Song Baiming, Yao Yunhai, and Zhao Feifei, and he nodded with a smile.
Yao Yunhai was Zhao Chengzhi's personal bodyguard assigned to Zhao Feifei.
Although he has always been taciturn, he is a rare genius. Now at the age of twenty-three, he has already reached the Pinnacle of martial arts and Proficiency in various Qimen Magic.
It's the kind of skill where you can learn anything instantly and reach the maximum level right away.
Of everyone present, apart from the mysterious Ling Yi and Zhuge Wuchen, probably no one could rival this kid.
"So you're the man in black. Thanks!" Yao Yunhai suddenly said, as if he had just realized something.
"Good heavens, old man, you're having an affair with the emperor?" Song Baiming exclaimed.
"You brat, what are you saying? What do you mean by 'we're having an affair'? Does that sound good if word gets out? Don't I have any shame? Humph, don't underestimate me just because I'm old; I can still beat you up."
Zhuge Changsong's beard trembled with anger; this kid was utterly unrestrained in his speech.
"Cough cough, I misspoke, please don't be angry!" Song Baiming timidly came up behind Zhuge Changsong and massaged his shoulders.
"Ten years ago, I visited the palace to test the emperor's attitude towards the world. As a result, we ended up chatting quite a bit and gradually became friends."
" Zhao Chengzhi had always harbored the idea of reform. The monarchical system was no longer suitable for this era; forcing it to continue would inevitably lead to chaos."
Zhao Feifei nodded and said, "Yes, my father has always wanted to reform the system, but unfortunately, with the nine princes causing chaos in the world today, he is willing but powerless."
Zhuge Changsong nodded and said, "Now, the Ninth Wang Cheng the biggest cancer, controlling every aspect of the empire. It wouldn't be difficult to kill him."
"But, with the death of the Ninth Prince, the world will surely descend into chaos!"
"At that time, the Great Qian Empire will surely be conquering on all sides, causing widespread suffering among the people. In addition, with wolves lurking around from the outside, my Central Plains will likely be plunged into dire straits."
"Killing is easy, but figuring out how to avoid the chaos is the most troublesome thing; otherwise, it will be a catastrophe!"
Everyone present tensed up.
Some of them were driven by mere Hot Blood, believing that everything would be solved once the Ninth Prince was dead. Now, after hearing what Zhuge Changsong said, they realized the complexities involved.
"Over the past ten years, I have made numerous arrangements. The New Emperor Faction and the Savior Sect are both among my methods, Central City people supporting them on both sides."
"Wow, Big Shot, you're definitely the mastermind behind everything... Ouch!" Before Song Baiming could finish speaking, Zhuge Changsong turned around and slapped him to the ground.
Then, without any expression, he continued, "If there are no unforeseen circumstances, with my arrangements, even if chaos breaks out, the losses can be minimized."
"At least we can preserve the vast majority of our manpower, enough to deal with any subsequent chaos."
The so-called subsequent chaos refers to other countries that are eyeing the Great Qian Empire with covetous intent.
Zhuge Changsong's strategic vision and planning abilities impressed everyone present.
"So, where did the problem lie?" Zhao Feifei asked.
" Savior!" Zhuge Changsong nodded approvingly at her and slowly uttered the three words.
To be able to anticipate this turn of events clearly demonstrates an intelligence surpassing that of many present.
"My brother?" Zhao Feifei murmured, frowning.
"Back then, my ancestor Zhuge Family sacrificed his life to foresee the great chaos that would follow ten years later, and the root of that chaos was none other than this Zhao Chen."
"That's the prince who went missing back then!"
Everyone was somewhat incredulous; it turned out that the so-called Savior had such a hidden identity.
"It's just Zhao Chen, is it really necessary to make such a big deal out of it?" Song Baiming asked, rubbing his head as he got up.
"This Zhao Chen received an extraordinary opportunity at the age of six. At the time, the ancestor couldn't predict what this opportunity was, but now it's certain that Zhao Chen received the inheritance of an ancient Qi Refining cultivator."
" Qi Refining cultivators, also known as immortal cultivators, possess the power to Longevity and Immortality and change the world!" Zhuge Changsong said with a solemn expression.
"This Zhao Chen carries the Karmic Luck of heaven and earth; he is a Key to reopening the era of cultivation in our Central Plains. If so, it would be a good thing for us."
Everyone nodded, but no one spoke until Zhuge Changsong added a "but!"
"Unfortunately, Zhao Chen is an ambitious man with a heart set on ruling the country. Although he is a Key, he is also the root of all the chaos."
"According to the divination of my ancestor, ten years later, chaos will break out across the Central Plains. In less than a year, war will rage everywhere, and less than one in ten people will survive."
"Although I don't know exactly how tragic the scene was, I can imagine it," Zhuge Changsong said, then sighed deeply.
"Then just kill him!" Song Baiming asked, puzzled.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Feifei's face darkened, after all, that was her imperial brother.
But he didn't say much.
She knew very well that even though he was the emperor's brother, if he was the one who would ignite chaos in the world, he could not be allowed to live.
I wonder what choice Father will make once he finds out about these things.
Given the Emperor's character, he would likely choose righteousness over family ties.
This kind of choice is probably the most painful for a father.
Zhuge Changsong remained silent, but Ran Li, who had been standing beside Zhuge Changsong, spoke up, "I've already said that Zhao Chen possesses Karmic Luck; do you think he's so easy to kill?"
"This kind of person is practically God's favorite son; he always manages to turn bad luck into good and has all sorts of opportunities coming his way. Anyone who opposes him is doomed."
"My goodness, isn't this just like Protagonist from a novel?"
Ran Li nodded and said, "That's roughly the idea."
Having rebuilt his worldview, Jiang Weike asked, "Mr. Zhuge, is there really no way?"
Song Baiming was very good at reading people. Seeing that Zhuge Changsong was shaking his head and seemed to have no other choice, but his expression showed little worry, Song Baiming immediately understood that the old man had another trick up his sleeve.
He chuckled and preemptively said, "Senior Zhuge definitely has a way, after all, he's the Big Shot behind it all, a real... uh, a precious old treasure!"
He almost blurted out the words "old protector".
"I'll take that as a compliment," Zhuge Changsong said, rolling his eyes.
Then, Zhuge Changsong turned to Ling Yi and said with a smile, "Young friend, say a few words!"
Everyone looked at Ling Yi.
For many people, Ling Yi is a Spirit Severing figure.
All that is known is that he has been fighting against the forces King Zheng, and that he Li Qiang, capable of killing Innate, withstanding dozens of missiles without injury, and even managing to kill nine Innate masters in return. But the exact details remain unknown.
Zhuge Changsong asked this, implying that Ling Yi might have a solution.
"For me, resolving the current chaos is not difficult," Ling Yi said slowly.
"I can use my abilities to forcibly alter past Karma, and even Correction the Karma of the past hundred years."
Zhuge Changsong frowned and asked, "Can you change the past?"
Ling Yi nodded and said, "That's one way to understand it. I'm sure you know the consequences of doing this."
"At that time, the world will inevitably undergo earth-shattering Changes. The Great Qian Empire will cease to exist, and a new era will arrive a century ahead of schedule."
"Everything that originally existed will be erased, like erasing the original drawing on the canvas with an eraser and redrawing a more perfect one."
Everyone tried hard to imagine what the scene would be like, but no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't form a clear picture in their minds.
At this moment, Ling Yi directly unleashed more than a dozen illusion array patterns. The next instant, everyone felt the scene before their eyes blur and they found themselves in a completely unfamiliar setting.
This is a huge square, surrounded by a sea of people. On the square, countless soldiers in military uniforms are marching forward in neat formations.
"One, two, one, two, three... four, right dress, forward eyes, march!"
"Click click click..."
All around, cheers erupted, and everyone's face beamed with happiness, pride, and a unique sense of self-worth that belonged to this era.
Zhuge Changsong and the others felt a jolt in their minds; their thoughts were all pretty much the same.
This is what soldiers should look like.
The scene shifts again to a school, where students in earth-blue uniforms are reciting an article in unison in a classroom.
"When the youth are wise, the nation is wise; when the youth are wealthy, the nation is wealthy; when the youth are strong, the nation is strong; when the youth are independent, the nation is independent; when the youth are free, the nation is free; when the youth progress, the nation progresses... Magnificent are the youth of my Ancient Country, may they Boundless as long as our Ancient Country!"
Hearing the passionate words spoken by these students, Zhuge Changsong and the others were once again deeply moved.
Before everyone could even express their feelings, the scene changed again.
This is footage of hundreds of inspectors taking their oath of office. Everyone raises their right hand and reads the powerful oath with firm eyes.
"I solemnly swear: I volunteer to become an inspector, loyal to the country, loyal to the people, loyal to the law... I am willing to dedicate myself to the noble cause of inspection and strive to fulfill my oath!"
The scenes kept changing; Ling Yi was using Qimen Illusion Technique to project scenes from his memories of his previous life.
After a long while, all the scenes ended, and everyone returned to their previous hotel room.
But at this moment, everyone's emotions were still reeling, and the shock they felt was unimaginable.
"This is the world after the change. It may have some minor flaws, but in my heart, it is the best country, the best soldiers, and the best era!"
Ling Yi smiled and said this, bringing everyone's attention back to the present.