This person’s wisdom can plan a thousand miles away, and he never tolerates sand in his eyes. The explanation given by His Majesty regarding the Daluo Ant Clan and the Heavenly Gaze is truly hard to convince him, which may explain why the Dutian Divine Palace and the court have become estranged."

Even the Dutian Divine Palace, which is close to the court, is like this, let alone other Divine Sects and Demon Sects.

They are not fools, allowing the Emperor to deceive them.

Although these forces have not withdrawn all their disciples as per the ultimatum they issued.

Ding Cangsheng, who is in the central hub, can feel that the court’s control over the localities has significantly declined by one level and is no longer as firm as it used to be.

"After plotting against the meritorious officials, destroying the Northern Great Wall, the Ten Big Coins, increasing taxes, the Daluo Ant Clan, and the Heavenly Gaze."

Wang Tiandong’s expression was full of doubt: "This Emperor doesn’t look like someone who has lost his mind. I don’t know what this Emperor is plotting? What on earth does he intend to do?"

"No matter what, in the future this Wang’an City will be a place of contention, with undercurrents surging. Before truly understanding the direction of this tide, wise people will choose to temporarily retreat from the whirlpool and find a way to see the situation clearly."

Ding Cangsheng turned his head, looking at Wang Tiandong with some appreciation: "Master Wang, you are very smart."

Recently, the forces of the Eastern Heaven Association have been significantly shrinking, even withdrawing from Wang’an City.

Others think it is the great battle in Cang Province that has forced Wang Tiandong and his Eastern Heaven Association to retreat.

Ding Cangsheng, however, knows that this person is preparing for a rainy day, withdrawing from the circle of strife in Wang’an City in advance.

Wang Tiandong could only smile wryly: "When the heaven sends forth killing intent, the stars shift; when the earth sends forth killing intent, dragons and snakes will emerge; when man sends forth killing intent, the lands will turn upside down! The world is full of boundless killing intent, a pull of one string moves the whole body. This turmoil, once begun, will inevitably lead to an unending calamity. How can we avoid it so easily, even if we want to?"

Ding Cangsheng’s pupils slightly constricted, and he looked at Wang Tiandong in a new light.

He then sighed for a second time.

What if they see through the situation? It’s not so easy for their Ding Family to jump ship either.

In the face of the overwhelming trend, they are just slightly stronger ants, still powerless.

Can a mantis arm really stop a car?

At this time, in the Yanying Hall of the Imperial Palace, Emperor Jianyuan’s face was still as dark as iron.

His eyes were slightly red, showing rage, resentment, and a hint of anxiety and fear. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

In today’s battle, not only did Chu Xisheng destroy half of the Imperial Palace, but he also nearly reached him.

What chilled him even more was the attitude of all parties.

The monarch was in trouble, yet the central ministers and the people from all directions merely watched the drama from the stands.

This made Emperor Jianyuan feel cold all over, as if his Five Internal Organs and Six Hollow Organs were filled with ice cubes.

Furthermore, Chu Xisheng is already so powerful now, so in a few more years, to what extent will his strength grow?

The powers would surely not sit idly by and watch Chu Xisheng continue to improve his cultivation.

The question is, will they be able to stop him?

Emperor Jianyuan realized that his time was running out; he could not delay any longer.

He took a deep breath, suppressed the abnormal color on his face, and then looked at Chu Ming in front of the hall: "Ming’er, today you not only witnessed with your own eyes but also experienced firsthand Chu Xisheng’s formidable sword skill. Even so, do you still have the confidence to confront him? Do you have the courage to fight him?"

Chu Ming held Chu Rulai with one hand, somewhat absent-minded.

Upon hearing this, she immediately knelt in front of Emperor Jianyuan: "Your Majesty, it’s all my reckless actions that brought this disaster upon Your Majesty and the court."

Chu Ming deliberately used some rhetoric, implicitly and explicitly irritating this Emperor of Daning.

However, after she finished speaking, Emperor Jianyuan showed no reaction, still looking at her coldly.

Chu Ming’s thoughts shifted slightly, then she suddenly knocked her head heavily and said decisively, "Your Majesty, I have no confidence. Chu Xisheng’s sword tao is extraordinary, overshadowing the entire world, I have no confidence whatsoever. However, now that things have come to this, even ants strive to survive. If I don’t fight him, should I just wait for death? By fighting with my life, Ming’er might still have a chance, but by giving up, I will surely die without a doubt."

"Good!"

Emperor Jianyuan lightly praised, eyes shining brightly: "I know the State Preceptor has a Dream Secret Method that can continue to enhance your power, possibly allowing you to reach half-step super-grade in a short period of time.

With enough elixir to further boost your ’Undying Yang Flame Saber’ and ’Vengeance Blade’ in Martial Arts, but this would require you to take certain risks, your body might endure immense pain, and bear significant burdens and hidden dangers, so I wonder if Ming’er is willing?"

Hearing this, Chu Ming was slightly stunned, then her eyes lit up, and she responded without hesitation: "I am willing! As long as it can quickly enhance my strength, making me capable of relieving Your Majesty’s worries, I am willing to endure any risk or any pain."

She didn’t expect that Chu Xisheng’s palace invasion this time would bring her such a surprise.

Chu Xisheng would never have thought that his pursuit not only did no harm to her, but rather became an opportunity for her to continue growing stronger.

Beside her, Chu Rulai frowned slightly, intuitively feeling something amiss.

The Emperor is so willing to pay any price, sparing no effort to cultivate her, what is his true intention?

He knew the Emperor’s temperament well.

The Emperor is not only cold-hearted but also a suspicious and ambitious ruler, whose suspicion of ministers has been increasing year by year.

Besides the Divine Intent Touch Death Blade, there is nothing about his daughter that would be valued by the Emperor.

Is it just because she is the daughter of Princess Longyang? How could that be possible!