sjar Chapter 115 I have seen immortals!
Chapter 115 I have seen immortals!
The Great Zhou Emperor's words sent a chill down Bai Xiaoxiao's spine.
Under her misdeeds, Tianji Pavilion has become a mere shell of its former self!
Bai Xiaoxiao offered the blessed land fortune of Tianji Pavilion to the Great Zhou Emperor, allowing him to taste the sweetness of success.
From then on, he never looked down on people with good fortune again.
After all, how can a person with good fortune compare to the good fortune of a blessed land?
That's the rich fortune that can continue the legacy of this blessed land for thousands of years.
It can provide disciples within the sect with a tremendous opportunity to break through at crucial moments!
The existence of the person with the best luck is merely a means to deal with Jiang Yueli.
With the help of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion's fortune, the Great Zhou Emperor's cultivation progressed rapidly, and he entered the Celestial Realm in a short period of time.
His lifespan was extended, but he was still not satisfied!
The realm of terrestrial immortals, a realm that exists only in legends, was something the Great Zhou Emperor yearned for endlessly.
Therefore, he set his sights on Kongshan Temple.
The fortune of most of the blessed land of Kongshan Temple was plundered, and the cultivation of the disciples within the temple stagnated. However, Bai Xiaoxiao, by taking advantage of the national fortune of the Great Zhou Dynasty, used the Thousand Gates Technique to deceive the high monks in the temple, making it impossible for them to find out the truth for a long time.
I watched as Kongshan Temple gradually declined!
Now, the Great Zhou Emperor's sword has finally been turned against the Valley of Divine Healers.
However, endlessly plundering the fortune of blessed lands and grottoes will disrupt the balance, and the Heavenly Dao will surely intervene.
As the emperor, all punishments for the crimes of the Great Zhou Emperor will befall the people within the borders of the kingdom.
He also continuously drained the fortunes of the Great Zhou Dynasty, leading to the current decline of the Great Zhou Dynasty and frequent natural and man-made disasters!
Winter is approaching, and the temperature is unusually cold compared to previous years.
Bai Xiaoxiao predicted that a snow disaster would definitely occur in the northern part of the Great Zhou this year, and a large number of people would be displaced!
Moreover, the south had previously suffered from floods, followed by an epidemic.
As a result, a large number of people died, and the memorials submitted by local officials to the imperial court were all ignored by the Great Zhou Emperor.
Let the people fend for themselves!
Bai Xiaoxiao received news that the surviving people in the south were beginning to flee to the capital in large numbers.
Nowadays, there are refugees appearing in the outskirts of the capital, but no one dares to tell the Great Zhou Emperor.
Once winter arrives, the refugees, lacking food and clothing, will likely flood into the capital.
That will surely cause chaos!
Given such a dire situation, why would the Great Zhou Emperor still want to plunder the Valley of Divine Healers?
If the blessed land of Divine Healer Valley is taken away, the entire Great Zhou Dynasty will likely fall into chaos.
Millions of people will die because of this!
When the Great Zhou Emperor finished speaking about the Valley of Divine Physicians, Bai Xiaoxiao did not respond for a long time, which made him somewhat displeased.
"Imperial Noble Consort, are you even listening to me?"
Bai Xiaoxiao took a deep breath, weighed the pros and cons in her mind, and decided to inform the Great Zhou Emperor about the matter.
Unexpectedly, she knelt on the ground and, trembling with fear, expressed her worries.
The Great Zhou Emperor looked at her calmly: "So?"
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Bai Xiaoxiao was stunned upon hearing this. She had never imagined that the Great Zhou Emperor would react in this way.
"Your Majesty... While cultivation is urgent, it must be done step by step. If we plunder the fortune of the Divine Healer Valley, the Great Zhou Dynasty may be in grave danger!"
The Great Zhou Emperor chuckled lightly, his expression icy.
"The Great Zhou Dynasty is in peril; what does it have to do with me?"
"Even if the Great Zhou Dynasty falls, it cannot stop my determination to cultivate!"
As he spoke, he stepped down from the prayer mat, but this time his steps were somewhat unsteady.
His expression was somewhat insane!
The Great Zhou Emperor waved his arms and shouted to the heavens, "Even if millions die because of me, so what?"
"As my subjects, they have a duty to help me ascend to the realm of terrestrial immortals and ascend to the upper realm!"
Upon hearing the words about ascending to the upper realm, Bai Xiaoxiao was completely dumbfounded.
She had no idea that the Emperor of Great Zhou harbored such delusions!
The realm of terrestrial immortals is just a legend; how can one ascend to immortality?
"Your Majesty! Ascension is a vague and ethereal concept. There are no living immortals on land in this world, let alone immortals."
"Your Majesty, I have mastered the art of a thousand gates, which is extremely profound and mysterious. The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion holds countless books, yet no one has ever seen an immortal. Your Majesty..."
The Great Zhou Emperor seemed not to hear Bai Xiaoxiao's words of advice.
"You haven't seen it, but I have!"
As he spoke, he squinted and danced amidst the swirling smoke.
"I have seen immortals. They came on cranes and left on cranes. They were graceful and compassionate."
"The Heavenly Gate opens for immortals, with myriad rays of light guiding the way. Immortals, their robes fluttering, stroll above the clouds!"
Bai Xiaoxiao felt as if she were listening to a divine book, as if these were things recorded in storybooks.
How can the Emperor of the Great Zhou be taken seriously?
This emperor has become obsessed with cultivation!
"Your Majesty, the legend of the Canaanite hermit riding a crane is just that—a legend. No one has ever actually seen him."
"If the Canaanite sages truly existed, why did they not manifest their divine powers in the mortal realm after ascending to heaven?"
The Great Zhou Emperor glanced at Bai Xiaoxiao with utter contempt.
"I thought you came from a blessed land and must have extraordinary vision, but I didn't expect you to be just an ordinary person."
"I have seen immortals; I am not joking with you."
"If you don't believe me, then don't believe me, but my mind is made up. I'm determined to take the fortune of the Valley of Divine Physicians."
After he finished speaking, his eyes softened again.
He walked over slowly and helped Bai Xiaoxiao up.
"Imperial Consort, the fortune of a blessed land is not as good as the fortune of the nation. However, cultivating the fortune of the nation is difficult. It is thanks to your many schemes that I have been able to slowly absorb the fortune of the Great Zhou."
"I have now reached the peak of the Celestial Realm, but I am still unable to break through. I am extremely anxious, do you know that?"
Bai Xiaoxiao's arm was restrained by the Great Zhou Emperor, causing her immense pain, but she dared not show any dissatisfaction.
"I know."
The Great Zhou Emperor nodded in satisfaction.
"I want the nation's fortune and the cultivation of its people, and I also want the blessed land's energy and prosperity!"
"Therefore, the fate of a person with good fortune still requires the help of the Imperial Noble Consort."
After speaking, the Great Zhou Emperor slowly walked to the back of the hall and took out a box.
Upon opening it, the Imperial Seal of the State was found inside.
"You are my Imperial Noble Consort. From this day forward, the affairs of the Great Zhou will be entrusted to you for assistance."
"I have handed over all the power of the country to you. Do not disturb me unless necessary."
"The Empress is the mother of the nation and bears a share of the country's destiny, as does the Crown Prince. How much value can be squeezed out of them depends on your methods, Imperial Noble Consort."
Bai Xiaoxiao accepted the Imperial Seal of the State, but her expression showed no joy whatsoever.
The highest power of the empire was handed over to her, a woman, with the aim of drawing upon the nation's fortune.
The Great Zhou Emperor has gone mad, disregarding the entire nation!
"The fate of the nation, which is connected to the royal family, rests on the Empress and the Crown Prince. I am very confident in you handling this matter."
"However, cultural heritage and national destiny..."
When it comes to cultural heritage and national destiny, Bai Xiaoxiao dared not interrupt.
Xie Pengju, the Minister of Revenue at the time, came from the north. It is said that Xie Pengju alone possessed eight-tenths of the literary talent of the north.
The Great Zhou Emperor, driven by greed and ambition, ordered the confiscation of Xie Pengju's entire family's property under the pretext of treason.
However, they did not obtain that literary essence!
The subsequent context is hidden and difficult to trace.
It was through Bai Xiaoxiao's scheme that a breakthrough was found in Chu Tiance.
But now that Chu Tianze is dead, this path is blocked!
Seeing that Bai Xiaoxiao remained silent, the Great Zhou Emperor sighed and said, "Forget it, the spiritual energy of literature is cunning. If we can't find it, let's not look for it for now."
"The rest must not have any more problems."
Bai Xiaoxiao had no choice but to nod in agreement.
The Great Zhou Emperor thought about it again, and a certain wicked pleasure suddenly arose in his heart.
"Your Highness, Wan Qianliang, the eldest disciple of the Divine Physician Valley, is still imprisoned in the Eastern Palace."
"The Crown Prince previously informed me that he wanted to send Wan Qianliang back to the Valley of Divine Physicians. I think this is a very good opportunity."
"Then let everyone go to the Valley of Divine Healers, especially that palace maid Zhou Wei."
Do you understand what I mean?
Bai Xiaoxiao felt a chill run down her spine, realizing what the Great Zhou Emperor was planning.
Zhou Wei...
Those who went to the Valley of Divine Healers probably didn't survive.
"Your Majesty, I understand and will do as Your Majesty wishes."
The Great Zhou Emperor nodded in satisfaction, but then showed signs of fatigue. Bai Xiaoxiao immediately stood up and took her leave.
Before leaving, the Great Zhou Emperor said, "Investigate the person who took the exam for Chu Tiance. I have a lingering unease about it."
Bai Xiaoxiao agreed and then slowly left Hexi Palace.
Once everyone left, the Great Zhou Emperor's eyes turned sinister, no longer displaying the composure of a ruler he had just displayed.
He looked at the huge prayer mat and said coldly, "What, you feel sorry for her?"
From the space beneath the prayer cushion came mournful wails and sobs, so unbearable to hear.
The Great Zhou Emperor, however, seemed to be thoroughly enjoying himself, so he narrowed his eyes.
"You don't need to do this. Yue Li is also my child. After so many years together, I have long developed feelings for her. How could I not treat her sincerely?"
"The strange thing is that she was born to carry the fate of the nation, yet she blocked my path."
The voice whimpered again, filled with deep hatred.
The Great Zhou Emperor chuckled lightly: "Look at you, still so short-tempered. Haven't I treated her well?"
"She has ambition, so I let her cultivate herself, gave her military power, let her lead troops into battle, and even bestowed upon her the title of Protector of the Nation, making her the most honored princess of the Great Zhou."
"I have given her all the good things in the world; even the Crown Prince cannot compare to her!"
The sound coming from beneath the prayer mat was even more mournful, as if it were an attempt to vent all the hatred.
Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Great Zhou smiled even more broadly.
"Yes, yes, you're right. I did have designs on her later, but so what?"
"She has enjoyed so much favor; it is time for her to repay me."
As he spoke, the Great Zhou Emperor's smile suddenly vanished, and his face twitched.
He seemed to be suppressing immense dissatisfaction!
"I broke her spine, cut off her path to cultivation, and turned her into a useless person. She should go crazy!"
"Only when she goes mad, when she is arrogant and domineering, when she acts erratically, can I steal something from her."
"But why, why doesn't she follow the path I set for her?"
"She's really not well-behaved or sensible enough!"
"People who don't understand things have no value and don't need to stay. Don't you think so?"