Jiang Shang Divorces His Wife, Bo Yikao Heads to the Capital
In reality, so-called divination techniques are not that magical; they are simply alternative algorithms based on unusual cause-and-effect relationships.
This algorithm gate can be used to deduce the secrets of heaven and glimpse the will of the Heavenly Dao.
The Heavenly Dao Will basically dictates the direction in which things unfold.
If Heavenly Dao decrees your demise, you will perish even if you don't!
Bi Gan hearing this, Bi Gan flew into a rage. How dare this family spread such heresies?
Isn't this an act of utter treason?
The current Human Dao Saint and His Human Emperor are both incomparably wise beings, so how could they possibly destroy a nation?
This is absolutely deserving of death! This is utterly Demon Dao!
"Sir, have you miscalculated? The Shang Kingdom currently powerful and prosperous, Four Seas is at peace. His Majesty is also accomplished in both civil and military affairs."
"Destroying Su Hu, pacifying North Sea, writing books and biographies, educating the people—by all accounts, it's a scene of prosperity and progress. Your words are hardly enough to appease public anger."
Bi Gan's words were well-reasoned and supported by evidence.
Jiang Ziya's gaze was somewhat uneasy. The Shang Kingdom was powerful, and judging from the current situation, a delay of three to five hundred years was entirely possible.
Moreover, his fortune continued to rise steadily, and everything seemed to be thriving. However, his calculations showed that Heavenly Dao intended to destroy the Yin Shang.
At this moment, he understood why his teacher had sent him down the mountain to prepare for the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods.
It seems that Heavenly Dao and all the gods and Buddhas are determined to destroy the Yin Shang. The Yin Shang's current prosperity contradicts their will, and perhaps this is the true Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods.
At this moment, Jiang Ziya had a sudden realization: he had descended the mountain to preside over the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods on his master's orders.
The main purpose of the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods was to destroy the Yin Shang.
Now he has married a wife in Chaoge and is living a normal life. Isn't this contrary to his teacher's wishes?
It seems I can't stay in Chaoge any longer; if I stay any longer, I'll surely incur my master's wrath.
We must leave Chaoge as soon as possible, otherwise, staying in Chaoge will inevitably lead to perilous situations.
Bi Gan gave Jiang Ziya a deep look, a playful expression on his face.
"You actually said the Yin Shang was doomed? Why would you say such a thing? If you can't give a reasonable explanation, I'll have to punish you!"
Jiang Ziya lowered his gaze slightly.
"This is the will of Heaven; it is not my doing to spread falsehoods."
"So this is the will of Heaven? And now you're actually mentioning this so-called will of Heaven in Chaoge?"
"What can Heaven do if it intends to destroy the Yin Shang? In Chaoge, there is no such thing as the Way of Heavenly Dao or the will of Heaven. Heaven has lost its impartiality. What difference will it make if we follow Your Majesty's lead and destroy Heaven?"
Having been influenced by His Human Emperor the Emperor for so long, Bi Gan had become incredibly arrogant, and now he laughed heartily with boundless pride.
He turned to look at Jiang Ziya, thinking, "You're just a Demon Dao, not worth mentioning."
He immediately led his servants and left in a huff.
Jiang Ziya's face turned dark.
During his time in Chaoge, he could naturally see that the fortunes of the Yin Shang dynasty were rising steadily.
The people all submitted to him, and all they saw and heard was the peaceful and prosperous life of the people. They all praised the current Human Emperor for his wisdom and virtue.
Everyone displayed fanatical faith in Human Emperor Majesty the Emperor. With such fervent faith and a peaceful and prosperous life, the power of the Yin Shang would only grow stronger and stronger.
However, Heavenly Dao does not like this kind of Yin Shang Heavenly Dao. Heavenly Dao seems to prefer an extremely corrupt and doomed Yin Shang. This is the contradiction.
This is also why the teacher sent him down the mountain to prepare for the investiture of Investiture of the Gods.
Jiang Ziya took a deep breath.
The fog that had shrouded his mind had finally been cleared away.
Why does Heavenly Dao act this way? There must be a reason, and Jiang Ziya dared not speculate, for the matter was of great importance.
Jiang Ziya then abandoned his divination, left the stall, returned home, wrote a letter of divorce to Lady Ma, left Lady Ma weeping, and rode off westward on a thin horse.
It's time for him to leave and travel the world.
He has already figured out his future.
As the saying goes, "a single move can affect the whole situation," his future lies not in Chaoge but in Xiqi.
After traveling the world, he went to Xiqi to await a wise ruler.
Let's set aside Jiang Ziya for now.
Now, let's talk about Bo Yikao of Xiqi.
At that moment, he was presiding over a meeting in the main hall of Xiqi.
Ji Fa, Ji Sui, Bo An, San Yisheng, Nangong Shi, and many other great sages of Xiqi lived in this place.
Marquis Ji Chang of the West has been away from Xiqi for nearly half a year. During this period, almost all affairs of Xiqi have been handled by Bo Yikao.
At this moment, Bo Yikao sat in the superior position, his eyes revealing a worried expression.
In the time since his father's passing, he has been managing the affairs of Xiqi, but it seems to be becoming increasingly difficult for him.
The powerful subordinates under him didn't seem to take him seriously, and in many ways they went against his will, which made him increasingly anxious and insecure.
"My father has been imprisoned in Youli City for almost a year now, and I am truly worried about him. The old man is so advanced in years and still has to suffer, while I am here in a high position in the imperial court. I am truly unfilial. I have decided to go to Chaoge soon to present generous gifts and ransom my father. I wonder what you gentlemen think?"
Upon hearing Bo Yikao's words, the many powerful figures of Xiqi exchanged bewildered glances.
Bo Yikao is currently in charge of Xiqi. If he goes to Chaoge, wouldn't Xiqi be leaderless? Wouldn't a leaderless state be a major taboo?
"Young Master, there's no need for that. When our lord left, he already said that he might face seven years in prison, but his life was not in danger."
"If the eldest son is truly worried, he can send a minister there, but the eldest son must remain in Xiqi to oversee the situation; otherwise, without a leader, wouldn't Xiqi fall into chaos?"
Many ministers nodded in agreement. After all, Bo Yikao was the person in charge and could not leave. Otherwise, Xiqi would surely be plunged into chaos, which would be detrimental to its long-term development.
"Doctor San Yisheng is right, but my father is getting on in years. Seven years in prison would be very difficult for him to endure. Even a year would be very hard for him. Now he is in Youli City, all alone. How can I, as his son, bear to see him suffer like this?"
At this point, he was already secretly shedding tears. The main reason he was so eager to bring his father back was that he saw that many people in Xiqi did not submit to him.
If this continues, Xiqi will be in grave danger.
Perhaps we should try to see if we can bring my father back sooner.
Thinking of this, Bo Yikao took a deep breath.
"My esteemed sages, there's no need for further persuasion. This trip to Chaoge is imperative for me. I will personally travel to Chaoge with some treasures to present to them and exchange my father for him. The longer he stays in Chaoge, the greater the danger he will face."
Hearing the eldest son say such things, those who still wanted to offer advice could only shake their heads helplessly.
But someone raised a question.