The Sky Was Falling, and the Emperor Fled

Emperor Yue Qingping of the Yue State gazed at the Jade Slip handed to him by Zhang Yichen, the Immortal Master Who Guards the Nation.

When he saw the order from the Pure Void Sect collect 70% of the Energy Points from the people of Yue State, his pupils suddenly contracted, and he froze on the spot.

His fingertips were clenched so tightly they turned white, and his voice trembled slightly as he cautiously asked:

"Immortal Master, this... is this truly an order from the Pure Void Sect? Could there be a mistake?"

Zhang Yichen stroked his beard, a deep sense of helplessness etched on his brow.

"Your Majesty, I have repeatedly verified the order after receiving it, and it is indeed an order issued by the high-ranking officials of the Pure Void Sect."

Yue Qingping's throat bobbed a few times, but he didn't speak.

His hands, which were hanging in his sleeves, were clenched into fists so tightly that his fingertips turned white.

Have the people of the Pure Void Sect gone mad? Forcibly confiscating 70% of the Energy Points from the people of Yue State?

This order is clearly forcing the people to rebel.

Although he was an emperor with little real power, he lived a stable life by virtue of his title as the ruler of Yue State.

But if this order were to be passed down, not to mention whether his subordinates would dare to carry it out, his life would likely be lost to the angry populace first.

Upon realizing this, Yue Qingping abruptly looked up, his voice filled with suppressed shock and anger:

"Immortal Master, how could the Pure Void Sect issue such an order? The Yue State government is simply powerless to forcibly collect Energy Points."

If this order True Disciple, the people would surely beat me to death.

This is clearly an attempt to kill me and the Yue Household!

Zhang Yichen was also filled with helplessness; he was unwilling to convey such an absurd order from the bottom of his heart.

But how could he be allowed to have a say?

He had only mentioned in a roundabout way that "this order should be carried out with caution," and he was severely reprimanded.

Having neither a powerful background nor high personal cultivation, he was powerless to resist and had no choice but to accept the task reluctantly.

How could he not know that what Yue Qingping said was true?

The Pure Void Sect Sect's order to forcibly collect 70% of the Energy Points is simply impossible to execute.

If anyone actually dared to carry out this, their ashes would probably be scattered to the winds.

Ultimately, it's because the Pure Void Sect's higher-ups are stuck in the past and used to being aloof and superior.

They still treat ordinary people in the mortal world today as the same kind of ordinary A Mortal were once manipulated by others.

"Well!"

Zhang Yichen sighed heavily, his voice filled with exhaustion:

"Your Majesty is right, this order is indeed absurd and outrageous."

But it was indeed the sect's higher-ups' decision. I only slightly objected earlier, and I was reprimanded. There was really nothing I could do."

Upon hearing this, Yue Qingping's face instantly filled with despair.

To carry out the order would mean offending the entire people of Yue State, and certain death would be the answer.

Disobeying orders is tantamount to defying the Pure Void Sect's higher-ups, and it also leads to certain death.

There's no way out for us, either way.

He remained silent for a long time before looking up at Zhang Yichen:

"Immortal Master, you are aware of the situation in Yue State. I will pass on this order, but I cannot guarantee whether it will be carried out."

Zhang Yichen nodded and replied, "I understand. As long as the order is passed on, it will be enough to give the sect an explanation."

Afterwards, Yue Qingping did not summon the civil and military officials of Yue State, but instead gathered the core members of the Yue Clan.

He stood solemnly in the hall and recounted in detail the Pure Void Sect confiscate 70% of the Yue State's people's Energy Points.

As soon as he finished speaking, the hall erupted in an uproar, with everyone's faces filled with disbelief.

"Have the higher-ups of the Pure Void Sect gone mad? Otherwise, how could they issue such an absurd order!"

"No doubt about it, I think they're just idiots! They still think the mortal world is just ordinary A Mortal, putting on airs."

Don't they look at the other cultivation sects nowadays? Which one dares to forcibly collect Energy Points? On the contrary, they're more eager to earn a few Energy Points than others.

"The Pure Void Sect is trying to drive our Yue Household to our doom! No, this order must not be carried out!"

"But if we disobey orders, how could the Pure Void Sect let it go? In the end, we'll only face certain death."

"Now that the Pure Void Sect is so powerful, what room do we have to resist?"

"But if we were to actually implement this, let's not even talk about whether anyone would dare to forcibly collect Energy Points."

Just by offending all the people of Yue State, when they get angry, they'll surely wipe out the Yue Household!

"That's right. At that point, let alone becoming immortal through the system, if we actually carry out this order, we might be unbound by the system directly."

If you're even assigned a kill mission, there's absolutely no chance of survival.

"How did our Yue Household end up with such a muddle-headed sect as the Pure Void Sect? We're doomed!"

I was hoping to become an immortal through the system. If I weren't outmatched by the Pure Void Sect, I would have slaughtered all those idiots.

A chorus of wails filled the hall. Yue Qingping suddenly shouted, "Quiet!"

After everyone had quieted down and calmed down a bit, he continued:

"This order from the Pure Void Sect must not be carried out! If it is, our Yue Household will only face certain death."

But if we don't comply, we still have a sliver of hope.

That means abandoning the Yue State and fleeing! Fleeing as far as possible! Let whoever wants the throne of Yue State sit on it!

His gaze swept over everyone, and his tone was resolute. "The Eastern Desolation is vast. If we find a secluded place to hide, the Pure Void Sect may not expend much effort to find us."

Besides, we can split into hundreds of teams, disperse, and avoid clustering together, which will reduce the risk of being found.

Upon hearing Yue Qingping's words, the crowd was initially taken aback, but then their eyes lit up, their despair vanished, and they all nodded in agreement.

"Your Majesty, this is a good idea! The more dispersed we are, the safer we will be. Anyway, we can stay in touch anytime via the system's Microchat. We can reunite after this storm has passed."

We can also take this opportunity to Dissemination System to more distant places and earn Energy Points.

Seeing that everyone had agreed, a slight smile finally appeared on Yue Qingping's tense face, and he immediately gave the order:

"Then it's settled. We'll leave quietly, and we mustn't let a word of it leak out."

Those with enough Energy Points can leave directly using Spatial Teleportation; those without enough Energy Points must either fly or leave as quickly as possible by vehicle.

Afterwards, Yue Qingping finalized the escape details with everyone, and then everyone hurriedly went to make their own preparations.

Yue Qingping turned and left, giving instructions to the eunuch who was attending him:

"You may all leave. I need to go into seclusion for a period of time for cultivation. No matter how important the matter, do not disturb me."

After dismissing the eunuchs, he secretly arranged for his children, the empress, and concubines to leave, while simultaneously storing all the valuable items in the palace into his Storage Space.

Looking back at the palace one last time, a sense of melancholy filled his eyes.

The palace today is a far cry from its former glory.

Since the people of Yue State were bound to the system, no one has volunteered to serve in the palace.

He only had a few palace maids and eunuchs left from his early years, and these people were still looking for opportunities to leave.

To be honest, his reign as emperor was truly miserable; he didn't have even a shred of imperial dignity.

"Finally, I can leave this palace."

He let out a soft sigh, his tone filled with relief:

"I'm tired of sitting on this throne. Being trapped in the palace is like being in prison."

I also want to travel the world like everyone else, to see all the beautiful scenery.

As soon as he finished speaking, a spatial portal appeared in front of him.

Without hesitation, Yue Qingping stepped inside, his figure disappearing from the palace in an instant.