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Chapter 688: The Elder Zhu's Past (Part 2)
Chapter 688: The Elder Zhu's Past (Part 2)
The deaths of the two princes sent shockwaves through the nobility and bureaucracy of the Makaton Kingdom! (Due to the news being suppressed, the general populace remains unaware.)
Everyone's mind was consumed by a single question—what would happen to the throne?
The kingdom's four dukes were eyeing the throne with predatory intent, eager to seize the opportunity.
However, their claims were not legitimate.
According to the kingdom's inheritance laws, with the first and second princes dead, the throne should pass to the third prince.
And only he could inherit it. Apart from the third prince, the old king had no other children.
But now a problem arose—they knew very little about the third prince.
The third prince had always been devoid of ambition, often traveling alone to other countries, never involving himself in politics, and never forming alliances with any powerful officials. As a result, the nobility regarded him as nothing more than a figurehead.
But now, with the need for the third prince, they realized how crucial he was.
"Where is the third prince?"
"Where is the third prince?"
"Quickly, we must find the third prince before any other nobles do!"
The nobles of the capital went into a frenzy, frantically searching for the third prince.
Especially the four dukes, each harboring their own schemes.
Some dukes believed they should control the third prince, making him their puppet.
Others thought the third prince should "commit suicide," allowing them to claim the throne legitimately.
Still, others believed they should first help the third prince ascend to the throne and then use a series of scandals to force him to abdicate.
But regardless of their plans, the first step was to find the third prince.
Thus, various factions began their frantic search throughout the city.
...
Elder Zhu, who was in the underground spirit spring, was unaware of these events until a servant, stumbling and breathless, informed him.
Seeing the servant's flushed face and the corners of his mouth curled up in joy, Elder Zhu fell into deep thought.
According to his original plan, two days before the spatial tunnel closed, he should return to Blue Star and destroy all evidence of his presence here.
For example, the third prince's body, which he had taken over, would "absorb too much spirit energy and burst into flames" two days later.
But now, another choice presented itself—should he continue to impersonate the third prince and inherit the kingdom?
What a difficult choice indeed!
Elder Zhu carefully weighed the pros and cons in his mind.
The benefits of inheriting the kingdom were numerous.
For instance:
1. He could freely absorb spirit energy to restore his strength, with the entire nation's resources at his disposal.
2. If he could fully control the kingdom, the chances of Blue Star's humans winning the upcoming war would significantly increase.
- He could sabotage the Skrull United Government from behind, making them fight on multiple fronts and reducing the pressure on Blue Star's front lines.
3. Even if Blue Star's humans were destroyed in the war, he could ensure the survival of a remnant, preventing the complete extinction of humanity.
These were the three major advantages, and they all seemed very appealing.
However, the drawbacks were equally fatal.
First, during the time the spatial tunnel was closed, he could not use his amulet to return to Blue Star. If his true identity were discovered, he would face certain death.
Second, even if he remained undiscovered, his personal safety could not be guaranteed.
In the kingdom of Makaton, Su Yu will face a series of brutal political struggles. The path to the pinnacle of power will be paved with the bodies of his enemies.
Especially since there are three Seventh-Rank powerhouses within the kingdom, he must gain their support; otherwise, his rule will not be secure.
Moreover, it won’t be easy to trip up the G2! The scale of the Makaton Kingdom is still too small.
...
After careful consideration, the only question left for Su Yu was whether to stay or not.
After much deliberation, he finally made his decision—stay! Such a golden opportunity would be too much of a waste if he let it slip away.
And it brought back memories of his early life, the first few decades of his existence.
In those early years, he rose from a beggar to become the emperor of the Great Ming Empire, enduring more hardships and twists than any other founding emperor.
He joined Guo Zixing's army and later became his son-in-law due to his bravery in battle.
When Guo Zixing's son, Guo Tiansu, was killed in battle, he, the son-in-law, had the chance to take over Guo Zixing's forces and eventually rule the empire.
At this moment, it felt just like back then.
The Third Prince he now controlled, like him in the past, had the opportunity to rise to power only after the first in line to the throne was killed. How could he not take full advantage of this?
Moreover, Su Yu had a hunch that this might be the breakthrough for the Blue Star people to defeat the Skrull invaders.
With this in mind, he solemnly told his attendant, "White, go and inform the nobles that I have decided to come out of seclusion and become their king!"
...
The ascension of the Third Prince of Makaton sparked a frenzy of attention from various powerful factions around the world.
Of course, most of them had ulterior motives.
On the surface, powerful factions vied to curry favor and win his support, like fish crossing a river.
But in secret, assassination attempts and covert control efforts against him never ceased.
By this time, Su Yu’s strength had already recovered to Middle Sixth Rank, rendering these attempts and control efforts ineffective.
Upon ascending to the throne, he displayed shrewd political acumen, balancing the interests of various domestic and foreign factions. He spoke in half-truths, neither making promises nor outright refusing them.
During the first month of his reign, the old king was still barely alive, and no one dared to move against him openly.
Domestic and foreign factions were surprised to find that the Third Prince, whom they had always considered incompetent, was no pushover. His political maneuvering was extremely skilled, and his mind was even sharper than his two brothers, making him a formidable opponent!
And the story didn’t end there.
A month later, the old king passed away, and the "Third Prince" officially ascended to the throne as the new king, known as Makaton III.
In that month, he had firmly established his rule and built a loyal following.
Moreover, he had an abundance of spiritual energy, enough for his daily cultivation and even to win over a large number of supporters.
Through continuous absorption and rapid recovery, Su Yu’s strength had reached the peak of Sixth Rank, just a step away from Seventh Rank.
At the peak of Sixth Rank, his power was already terrifying in a small kingdom like Makaton. Apart from the three Seventh-Rank powerhouses, he had no equals. The assassins and killers sent by the princes were like itching from a distance, having no real effect on him.
Now, Su Yu felt the time was ripe. It was time to sound the call for a counteroffensive!
(End of Chapter)
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