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Chapter 706: She Xi Rises Again, Sacrifices Leave Hidden Troubles
Chapter 706: She Xi Rises Again, Sacrifices Leave Hidden Troubles
"Shexi really went all out. Looks like prison wasn't easy on him," Qin Muye said without surprise. Given Shexi's character, he would definitely seize this rare opportunity.
Indeed, he was released from prison and declared the temporary power Qin Muye lent him as a blessing from the Snake Father. It had to be said, Shexi was truly daring, openly impersonating the Snake Father's will.
Upon his release, he was naturally suppressed by various snake people. However, with sufficient power and by immediately cutting off the snake people's sacrificial rituals, he managed to violently seize power.
The newly appointed High Priest did not reach the 8th rank, and the Snake Father had withdrawn Shexi's power but had not bestowed it again. This allowed Shexi to successfully seize power.
However, Shexi did not kill or demote the High Priest. Instead, he allowed him to remain as the High Priest while gradually weakening his divine authority.
Of course, these were not significant issues. Upon his release, Shexi admitted his mistakes and declared that war and such were illusions. He claimed that he had been misled and now wanted to return to a life of art and pleasure.
This was met with fierce opposition from the current High Priest. As the High Priest of Yousi, he knew the Snake Father's intentions well. Shexi's war against the outside was the Snake Father's will, and if it had succeeded, everything would have been forgiven. The current High Priest shared this view but was much more moderate.
However, Shexi immediately made this decision and could not be stopped. This was what the snake people wanted. They were all terrified by the two recent defeats and, upon hearing this, unanimously supported Shexi's return to power, especially since Shexi had once again received the Snake Father's blessing.
In other words, restoring a life of art and pleasure was the Snake Father's will. Otherwise, how could Shexi have regained his power?
Although some snake people still had a poor opinion of Shexi, particularly the families of those he had executed, Shexi compensated them in various ways, and they eventually settled down.
In the end, Shexi even modeled the bureaucratic system of Da Qian, rebuilding an independent management system separate from the Snake Temple's sacrificial rituals and taking control of the approval process for these rituals.
If Shexi were truly to manage the snake people to prosperity, it would indeed be challenging. His political skills were all focused on causing chaos. However, if he were to cause chaos among the snake people, he was certainly in his element.
Otherwise, how could he have changed the tide of the snake people in less than ten days after his release?
"He's a capable man, even if his skills are a bit skewed," Qin Muye couldn't help but remark. If Shexi had developed in the direction of a wise and capable advisor, it would have been possible. After all, assessing the merits and implementation difficulties of policies requires corresponding abilities.
For example, the Grand Canal project. If it were built over multiple generations, without excessive conscription, it wouldn't have caused significant issues. However, completing it within one generation, using conscripted labor without pay, even if it benefited future generations, could lead to the collapse of Da Qian, even without external provocations, as someone would inevitably rebel.
"The issue with the snake people is somewhat resolved. At least we don't need to worry about this for the next eight to ten years, as long as Shexi stabilizes the snake people."
"However, will the Snake Father react? After all, this is a significant crisis for the Snake Father. As long as the sacrifices continue, there will be unforeseen changes."
"But if the sacrifices stop, the problem might be even greater."
The social structure of the Yousi snake people was based on divine authority. Although Shexi interfered, he could not completely shatter the faith in the Snake Father. The weakest point of this faith was during the time when his father, She Qi, was the High Priest. Unfortunately, he overreacted and dug his own grave.
"So, the only solution is to have the spirits interfere and at least cut off the signal, preventing the Snake Father from receiving external information through the Snake Temple."
The spirits had already discovered that the Snake Father could only directly or indirectly interfere with the outside world through the Snake Temple. Without the Snake Temple, the Snake Father would be powerless.
Just like during the suppression of the alien race, the Snake Father saved Shexi's life through the sub-altar Shexi brought with him.
If the external reception capability were subsequently sealed, the Snake Father, no matter how powerful, would be limited.
Moreover, the other party is dead.
Indeed, the Snake Father is dead, not sealed. As for why he can still cause trouble, it's quite simple—snake people still exist.
If this were Qin Muye with his clan’s remnants, it wouldn’t be indirect interference; he could crawl out of death directly, unlike the Snake Father who is still doing sit-ups in death.
From this, it can be further confirmed that Yousi is indeed the corpse of the Snake Father, which is why it can resist the invasion of national fortune.
"Given the efficiency of the spirits, it's quite difficult for them to create the technology to cut off the receiver. I'll have to make it myself."
"Considering the current situation, Shexi will likely have the current High Priest perform a sacrifice soon. If it fails, that’s better; Shexi can continue to get by. But if it succeeds..."
It’s easy to imagine the result: the current High Priest will directly boost his strength to the 8th rank and, with the Snake Father’s power, suppress Shexi. This time, it's likely not another life sentence but an immediate execution.
However, the sacrifice cannot be avoided. After all, when Shexi used faith as an incentive, he never thought about lowering it.
This trend can only be gradually eroded.
Qin Muye actually has little confidence in creating the signal cutter, even with a large amount of data. After all, it’s a 9th-rank sacrifice, and a unique one at that. Even though the Snake Father is dead, he cannot be underestimated.
The Mother of the Race has been dead for countless millennia and can still rise, and the Snake Father, though dead, is still not entirely gone. Thus, he cannot be taken lightly.
"If it doesn't work, I'll create several types. We need to guard from multiple angles; one of them will surely work." Qin Muye cannot go there himself. If he could personally go and investigate, he would definitely create a foolproof signal cutter.
"Dad, how about letting Brother Ji Shan go? He’s just idle anyway." Huangfu Xing suggested.
"He’s not suitable. He can handle abstract things, but he’s not qualified to deal with this. Let him continue excavating the subspace." Qin Muye shook his head.
In Huangfu Xing’s view, Qin Muye and Ji Shan are like all-rounders, capable of anything. At least in the two years he has lived, he has never seen Qin Muye struggle or fail to solve a problem.
"Ah, this is the first time I’ve seen something even Brother Ji Shan can’t solve." Huangfu Xing felt his worldview shatter. He had long known that Qin Muye couldn’t leave the Dragon Throne, though the reason was never explicitly stated, and Qin Muye had deflected his questions with jokes.
"You’ll see more of this in the future. Focus on your homework, or you’ll have double the work tomorrow." Qin Muye glanced at Huangfu Xing, who was slacking off while chatting with him. Qin Muye knew exactly what the boy was up to.
Huangfu Xing’s face turned grim. He hated doing homework and disliked the daily physical training and martial practice. He just wanted to be a slacker like Qin Muye.
After all, striving is exhausting, and his father and brother were both extraordinary. He just wanted to lie flat.
But clearly, his extraordinary father and brother also wanted to lie flat and intended to pass on the early-rising, late-sleeping job to him.
To Qin Muye, being an emperor is indeed a slacker’s job because he delegates all tasks to the spirits. However, Huangfu Xing doesn’t have that luxury, so he will have to handle most things himself once he ascends.
If he doesn’t work hard now, Qin Muye will make him work hard in the future. Huangfu Xing was certain of this!
So, he dared not speak up and began to complete his homework diligently. He couldn’t afford to oppose Qin Muye, or he would indeed get more homework.
Qin Muye had a hundred ways to make him do his homework voluntarily, rather than through coercion.
"Notify Black Hand to assist Shexi in quickly handling the Snake Father’s faith and the Snake Temple to avoid any unforeseen complications." Qin Muye said immediately.
Despite the Snake Father being dead, Qin Muye still harbors considerable caution and vigilance, especially for a 9th-rank entity.
"Yes, the message has been conveyed to Black Hand." The efficiency of the Gospel Spirit was impressive, and Black Hand had already received the message and made some plans. Execution would take some time, as many things are involved.
(End of Chapter)
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