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Chapter 710: The Tyrant
Chapter 710: The Tyrant
"..."
Seeing that Shen Yi showed no intention of paying respects after a long while, Feng Xi gently bumped her shoulder against his.
Despite the stark contrast between the Emperor of Humanity's appearance and what they had imagined, he was indeed the ruler of the Divine Land, co-governing the mortal realm with the Celestial Court as the supreme existence.
"If you don't want to, then so be it. You won't have this fortune."
The man soaking in the pool didn't insist, casually scooping some liquor into his mouth and murmuring, "Good wine..."
After savoring it, he finally waved his hand.
From the nearby forest, an official in court attire with a solemn expression quickly emerged and approached the Emperor, taking out a jade tablet from his sleeve and presenting it.
The man took it without even bothering to glance at it, casually tossing it to Shen Yi in the distance.
"Perhaps it's not quite the promotion you imagined?" He smiled, his back turned to the crowd.
"Indeed, it's not quite the same."
Shen Yi examined the jade tablet in his hand; apart from the material, its design was no different from the iron plaque of the Demon-Slaying Bureau.
On the back, it was engraved with the Nanyang floating script, symbolizing his identity.
Clearly, this was the plaque of the General of the Southern Front.
From a titled general, he had suddenly become the commander of the entire Demon-Slaying Bureau in the Great Southern Continent, but Shen Yi didn't feel particularly joyful about it.
"It does seem a bit hasty."
The man, in an even more languid posture, casually rested his neck on the edge of the pool, "But it doesn't matter. After all, this is not a gift but a tool."
Upon hearing this, the generals of the Demon-Slaying Bureau all looked perplexed.
However, not long after, their expressions changed slightly, and they quickly retrieved their own plaques from their bodies.
On the translucent green jade tablets, a faint yellow light suddenly emerged, like ink on paper, soon dyeing the entire tablet into a yellow jade color.
The transformation didn't stop there.
In Shen Yi's hand, the yellow jade plaque had a character on its front that was slashed by a sword, symbolizing the slaying of demons.
The sword marks gradually faded, and the character, like a freshly sprouted seedling, began to heal.
But what appeared before everyone's eyes was not the expected 'Demon' character.
Instead, it was a faint 'Celestial' character.
These generals, being the most senior in the Demon-Slaying Bureau, had a deeper understanding of the bureau than the rest.
However, at this moment, as they stared at the plaque, their pupils constricted slightly.
The sword marks had never been meant to slay demons but celestials, indicating that the Emperor had never intended to target demons when he established the Demon-Slaying Bureau.
In this light, the current situation of the Gods Empire wasn't entirely unjustified.
After all, who would have thought that the Emperor, who already ruled the Divine Land, would harbor rebellious thoughts?
His target was not the mortal realm but the Celestial Court beyond the sky! In other words, the one who broke the agreement between the Celestial Court and the Gods Empire to co-govern the mortal realm was none other than the Emperor... and this move had begun many years ago when the Celestial Division was established.
No wonder the Celestial Court's attitude was so ambiguous, and even the land gods who had watched over the Divine Land for countless years were no longer aiding the various prefectures.
"Hmm."
Shen Yi felt the familiar sensation emanating from the jade plaque but fell silent for a moment, sensing the power within.
This was none other than the Celestial Seal.
A third-grade Celestial Seal, but instead of channeling celestial power, it harnessed the Imperial Qi of the mortal realm.
"Please, hold this mighty tool and follow me to suppress these heretic celestials."
From an angle unseen by others, the man's drunken face revealed a hint of ferocity, devoid of the dignified aura of an emperor. In the midst of the surging alcohol, he resembled a gambler, his entire being exuding madness.
By establishing the Celestial Division and the Demon-Slaying Bureau, he had prepared such Celestial Seals in advance.
At this moment, the Emperor's intention to overthrow the Celestial Court was fully exposed, leaving no room for doubt.
However, the generals of the Southern Front hesitated, standing in place.
Even in the most perilous situations, they still held onto a sliver of hope that this situation was a misunderstanding between the Celestial Court and the Gods Empire.
If they could endure and wait for one side to concede and resolve the misunderstanding, everything would return to normal.
But now, the Emperor had openly declared this rebellious statement.
There was no misunderstanding! The only option left was a life-and-death battle!
"..."
In the crowd, Shen Yi casually tucked the jade plaque into his pocket.
At this critical moment, surrounded by enemies, he decided to keep any useful tools for potential life-saving opportunities.
The others looked at him with peculiar expressions, including Feng Xi, who showed a hint of helplessness.
A man had started the conversation, and although the others had their reservations, they couldn't say anything more. They all bowed respectfully, their hands tightly gripping the jade tablets.
A rustling sound filled the air.
The man, who had just been brimming with anger, suddenly immersed himself in the pool again, taking sips of wine and then letting out a long belch, "Burp—"
As if nothing had happened.
"His Majesty is tired. Please leave, everyone."
The man dressed as a court official walked over slowly, indicating that it was time for the guests to depart.
"We shall take our leave."
The Demon-Slaying Bureau's power could be said to have skyrocketed.
Even the most ordinary Titled Generals could now compete with the Celestial Pride.
However, for some reason, they didn't feel relieved at all; instead, their expressions became more solemn.
"Your reward is ready, and someone will bring it to you shortly."
The court official turned to Shen Yi, revealing a rare faint smile, seemingly pleased with his earlier action of taking the lead in collecting the tokens.
After all, the current appearance of the Emperor of Humanity was hardly convincing.
"This is Lin Shuyan, the head of the Celestial Division, and the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel."
Feng Xi introduced him briefly. Although the Demon-Slaying Bureau was independent, it was still under the Celestial Division, and this man was, in a sense, their direct superior.
"Thank you, Minister Lin."
Shen Yi bowed slightly and then turned to follow Feng Xi out of the courtyard.
After everyone had left.
Lin Shuyan turned and walked back to the pool, standing quietly behind the man. After a long silence, he sighed softly, "Your Majesty, you're drunk."
They just needed to hold on to the jade tokens and guard the four regions.
The man's face was expressionless, and his eyes were fixed on the sky, unfocused. After an unknown amount of time, the redness on his face gradually faded, "I have to get drunk... It hurts..."
Throughout the generations of the Shen Chao, the Emperors of Humanity had been frugal, accumulating an immense amount of Imperial Qi. Over the years, this had grown to a terrifying extent.
This was meant to deter foreign enemies and safeguard the foundation of the Shen Chao.
However, many years ago, after a certain incident, the Emperor, who had already earned the title of a wise ruler, suddenly wanted to use this ancestral legacy to do something.
Something that couldn't be known by the gods and immortals in the heavens.
But with such a vast amount of Imperial Qi, even if it was suppressed by the Coiling Dragon Pillar at the bottom of the pool, the gods and immortals could still sense something amiss if they paid attention.
Unless the Emperor of Humanity was present here.
As the ruler who gathered the mortal world's fortune, it was normal for the Imperial Qi to be slightly denser where he was.
For this reason, when he spent years extracting all the Imperial Qi, it was also done quietly, and it wasn't until recent years that the Three Teachings gradually became aware of it.
The most ordinary Titled Generals could now compete with the Celestial Pride.
However, for some reason, they didn't feel relieved at all; instead, their expressions became more solemn.
"Your reward is ready, and someone will bring it to you shortly."
The court official turned to Shen Yi, revealing a rare faint smile, seemingly pleased with his earlier action of taking the lead in collecting the tokens.
After all, the current appearance of the Emperor of Humanity was hardly convincing.
"This is Lin Shuyan, the head of the Celestial Division, and the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel."
Feng Xi introduced him briefly. Although the Demon-Slaying Bureau was independent, it was still under the Celestial Division, and this man was, in a sense, their direct superior.
"Thank you, Minister Lin."
Shen Yi bowed slightly and then turned to follow Feng Xi out of the courtyard.
After everyone had left.
Lin Shuyan turned and walked back to the pool, standing quietly behind the man. After a long silence, he sighed softly, "Your Majesty, you're drunk."
They just needed to hold on to the jade tokens and guard the four regions.
The man's face was expressionless, and his eyes were fixed on the sky, unfocused. After an unknown amount of time, the redness on his face gradually faded, "I have to get drunk... It hurts..."
Throughout the generations of the Shen Chao, the Emperors of Humanity had been frugal, accumulating an immense amount of Imperial Qi. Over the years, this had grown to a terrifying extent.
This was meant to deter foreign enemies and safeguard the foundation of the Shen Chao.
However, many years ago, after a certain incident, the Emperor, who had already earned the title of a wise ruler, suddenly wanted to use this ancestral legacy to do something.
Something that couldn't be known by the gods and immortals in the heavens.
But with such a vast amount of Imperial Qi, even if it was suppressed by the Coiling Dragon Pillar at the bottom of the pool, the gods and immortals could still sense something amiss if they paid attention.
Unless the Emperor of Humanity was present here.
As the ruler who gathered the mortal world's fortune, it was normal for the Imperial Qi to be slightly denser where he was.
For this reason, when he exhausted the Imperial Qi over the years, it was also done quietly, and it wasn't until recent years that the Three Teachings gradually became aware of it.
"What's missing?" Lin Shuyan was a little puzzled.
"A lock."
The man suddenly opened his mouth in a soundless laugh, his missing front tooth making him look a bit comical. "It is said that in ancient times, a supreme deity used his mighty power to split chaos, separating the clear from the turbid, and thus the universe was formed."
"But I think the separation wasn't clear enough."
"I want to try locking this heavenly gate."
As he spoke, the man slapped the pool's surface, sending ripples of water splashing up, and thick yellow mist emerged from the depths, turning the pond a shimmering gold.
He didn't want the mercy of the gods or the blessings of the immortals.
All he wanted was to connect the mortal realm with the divine!
"You already hold the key to this lock in your hand." Lin Shuyan gazed at the golden pool, which symbolized the deep-rooted foundation of the Divine Dynasty from its very existence to the present day.
"It's still not enough."
The man exhaled a long breath, and beneath his calm and rational exterior, a glint of cruelty emerged, unique to an emperor: "Even if I lock this heavenly gate, there are countless immortal sects on Earth."
"After I die, they will continue their cultivation, aspiring to ascend to the higher realms. They will be like starving beasts, desperately trying to break this lock."
"The three teachings are in turmoil, and the great demon wars rage."
"Let them die in their chaos, and only then will I have the strength to deal with them after locking this gate."
The man's muscles bulged, as if about to burst, and he plunged his head into the pool. After an unknown amount of time, he suddenly emerged, gasping for breath, his demeanor once again resembling a drunken man.
"My life is almost at its end... I can't eliminate too many remnants... So I must be even more ruthless in my killing."
Lin Shuyan could almost see the hellish scene of the Divine Dynasty's demise.
"Do you have another way?" The man glanced at him.
Lin Shuyan paused for a moment, then insisted, "The Bodhi Sect has three Buddhas: the Buddha of the Past, the Buddha of the Present, and the Buddha of the Future. Among them, the Buddha of the Present is the most revered. The Three Pure Ones of the Three Pure Sects are the Grand Masters of the Three Pure Ones, with the Grand Master of the Jade Pure One being the most respected."
"Both of them have transcended to the highest position beyond the first rank."
"If you can harness the essence of the Divine Dynasty for your own use, you also have the chance to transcend. When that time comes, you can match the two teachings, and Your Majesty will become the first eternal and unending emperor."
"Perhaps this is the best use of the treasure beneath the pool."
After Lin Shuyan finished speaking, he quietly turned his gaze to the emperor.
The man's lips still held a smile, but his eyes, with their faint bloodshot veins, gradually filled with a murderous intent.
The wrath of an emperor could bury a million corpses.
What's more, a mere secretary of the Celestial Department.
Lin Shuyan felt like a commoner stared down by a ferocious tiger, his body instantly drenched in cold sweat.
Fortunately, the man soon turned his head away: "This is why I'm willing to stake the Divine Dynasty, to see them fight to the death. My greatest fear is that after I die, you will compromise without hesitation, and I can't bear the temptation of your words about eternal life..."
He seemed a little tired and rested his neck back on the edge of the pool, sighing, "Shuyan, the rain and dew nourish all things, and this is the way of the universe."
"But even this way, they want to hold it in their hands."
An entire county's population suffered because they offended a Great Immortal in the Celestial Court. A severe drought forced them to flee, and many died on the streets, turning the place into a desolate wasteland.
Since then, the Celestial Department was established.
"As the fleshly tribulation became a mental tribulation, the three teachings grew stronger, with more and more disciples and an ever-increasing appetite."
"The people of the four continents will never be able to satisfy the hunger of these immortals and buddhas. By the time they realize they've become fish on a chopping board and lambs ready for slaughter, it might be too late to resist."
"Rather than waiting to be boiled alive, it's better to..."
The man closed his eyes, revealing his missing front tooth. Though he lacked sharp canine teeth, he no longer looked comical; instead, he seemed even more fierce than the tiger:
"Break the pot and sink the boat!"
"I, the emperor, will share the fate of the Divine Dynasty's people!"
"..."
Lin Shuyan fell silent, his ears ringing with the man's low roar like thunder.
However, he wasn't shaken.
Once, he had wept all night for the people of that county. Now, he no longer cared about the lives of the common folk. This land of Shen Zhou was being gambled away without hesitation by the other party, all for an uncertain future.
Perhaps the others were right in their guesses.
The emperor, tormented by years of pain, had long lost his sanity and no longer deserved the title of the revival emperor.
A mad ruler! A tyrant!
(End of Chapter)
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