However, as the power of the Eagle Kingdom grew stronger, Hulun'er, as its first emperor, became increasingly unwell.
All of this happened so suddenly. Hu Lun'er, who was in her twenties or thirties and should have been in the prime of her life, was now covered in white hair and looked old.
However, it was common knowledge that Hu Lun'er was strong and healthy, but now she was so weak that she couldn't even get out of bed, which naturally made all the clansmen sigh with regret.
But Hulun'er was a genuine messenger of God, a fact witnessed by countless living beings back then.
In no time, news that Hu Lun'er had angered the gods spread like wildfire.
After all, what other explanation could there be for Hulun'er, the messenger of God, to have become so weak and frail?
"Could it be that His Majesty the Emperor killed the Grand Wizard, who was also a messenger of the gods, which led to his current predicament?"
"Perhaps we shouldn't have started the war with that war-torn nation in the first place!"
"As messengers of the gods, Your Majesty should desire peaceful coexistence between our two nations..."
Rumors about Hulun'er spread like wildfire, with people saying that Hulun'er was punished for defeating the Fengyan Kingdom.
However, the rumors circulating among the people are ultimately just that—rumors. The topics discussed by ordinary people are not the main concern of those in the government.
The key point is that His Majesty the Emperor has no children!
Although the era in which the Vast Star existed was quite primitive, thanks to the knowledge of the Grand Master Smart, they were able to skip directly to the primitive tribal period.
Of course, even during the tribal period, there were still instances where offspring inherited their fathers' positions and wealth.
Even the land of eagles is no exception.
Moreover, the entire Eagle Kingdom was established based on His Majesty the Emperor's prestige!
Just when everyone was at a loss, the Imperial Advisor Smart, who had the same prestige as His Majesty the Emperor, stepped forward.
He inherited the emperor's power and continued to lead this already quite large empire, though still in its infancy, with his extraordinary wisdom.
The choice of Grand Tutor Smart brought a sigh of relief to all the people. They all believed that, apart from the incomparably brave Emperor, the most suitable person for this position in the world was Grand Tutor Smart.
Over the years, the Grand Tutor Smart has truly devoted himself to the cause, and compared to the valiant and skilled Emperor, the Grand Tutor Smart's noble character and seemingly inexhaustible wisdom seem to be more suited to this world.
Some citizens even believe that the Grand Preceptor Smart is more important than His Majesty the Emperor.
All of this stemmed from the teachings of the Grand Master Smart, who preached throughout the Kingdom of Eagles long ago.
It was late at night again, but His Majesty the Emperor's residence was still brightly lit.
The Imperial Advisor Smart dismissed the attendants serving His Majesty the Emperor and came alone to His Majesty's bedside.
The once powerful Hu Lun'er now has cloudy eyes, his hair is completely white, and even breathing seems to be a difficult thing for him. His throat is like a broken bellows, making a piercing sound with every breath.
Hulun was somewhat displeased by the waiter's departure, but she was relieved when she saw that the newcomer was none other than the Imperial Advisor Smart.
A spark seemed to return to those somewhat cloudy eyes.
Hu Lun'er's chapped lips slowly parted, and she managed to utter a few words: "Grand Preceptor, Smart..."
Grand Preceptor Smart's expression remained unchanged; he simply allowed Hu Lun'er to raise her somewhat weak arm and tug at the hem of his robe.
"Grand Preceptor Smart, I am the chosen one, the sole master of this land, the eternal Emperor... It is you who have repeatedly come to my aid in times of crisis. I... I respect you as if you were a father."
Hu Lun'er's voice suddenly became much more fluent, and she gradually tightened her grip on the Grand Preceptor Smart's fingers.
Grand Preceptor Smart, seemingly oblivious to everything else, adopted a sighing expression and finally grasped Hulun'er's aged fingers, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I know all this, Smart knows all this."
"From this day forward, I, Smart, swear that I will ensure the continued development of you and your empire, preserving your enduring name."
Seeing the Grand Preceptor Smart's gentle demeanor, Hu Lun'er felt somewhat displeased for some reason. Her eyes widened, as if she wanted to use the strength to get up, but her body was too weak to do so.
His snow-white hair was now disheveled, but the light in his eyes had become more crazed. "So, Father, what exactly are you giving me to drink every day...? Heh..."
In the last few utterances, Hu Lun'er's voice was filled with disdain.
Grand Preceptor Smart felt a slight unease upon seeing Hu Lun'er's expression. Could it be that this guy already knew?
However, on the surface, the Imperial Advisor Smart still feigned ignorance. "Your Majesty, I truly do not understand what you mean. Those are extremely precious medicinal herbs, used to nourish the spirit and replenish vital energy; they are all natural..."
"Snort."
Hu Lun'er snorted coldly, watching the Imperial Advisor Smart's performance with disdain, but finally said viciously, "How dare you attack this Emperor! The gods will punish you! A mere mortal dares to poison this Emperor!"
Rumors circulate that Hu Lun'er's actions in killing the Grand Wizard led to this predicament. But what would happen if ordinary people knew that their Imperial Advisor had killed the Emperor?
However, the thoughts of ordinary people were clearly beyond the scope of the Grand Master Smart's considerations.
After learning that Hu Lun'er had understood the whole truth, the Grand Preceptor Smart stood up nonchalantly. In this act, he was even able to forcibly pry open Hu Lun'er's fingers that were gripping his clothes.
"Your Majesty, is it possible that I, too, am a messenger of the gods? To tell you the truth, my boundless knowledge is the work of the god of wisdom. From the very beginning, I have been no different from you and the great wizard."
"If I had to pinpoint a difference, I could only say that I'm more low-key than you guys."
"Imperial Advisor Smart said calmly."
These words made Hu Lun'er's eyes widen again. His mind seemed clearer than ever before, and all the previous events connected, and he finally understood.
"So... you, you're also..."
Hu Lun'er's lips trembled as she asked incredulously.
However, the Grand Master Smart ended his life himself.