Da Xuan Martial Saint-Chapter 812: Revised: 445 Mishap

Chapter 812: Revised -445 Mishap

“Regarding the successor to the throne, what are your thoughts, Lord Zhao?”

The crowd briefly discussed the Qiankun Cauldron and the Qiankun Boundless Formation, but soon returned to the main topic. Someone looked at Chief Officer Zhao Lie of the Inspectorate and softly inquired.

Zhao Lie gazed towards the direction of the White Jade Plaza, taking in the figures of King Jin, King Chu, and the other Eight Princes, then slightly shook his head and said, “Matters of the Imperial Court should be determined by the Imperial Court, not for us to intervene. Ultimately, we should just fulfill our duties as subjects.”

Since the Great Xuan World is a realm that reveres martial arts, the succession of the Emperor of each generation has never been strictly according to primogeniture but rather selects the worthiest from among all eligible imperial sons. Ultimately, the Emperor himself selects the successor.

However, in this generation, firstly, Emperor Xuan Ji Yongzhao himself has gone missing. The Emperor was supposed to decide his successor, but now there is no one to make the decision. Secondly, it is difficult to determine the most virtuous among the Eight Princes.

In terms of martial arts, all Eight Princes are Martial Arts Grandmasters, but none have stepped into the Blood Exchange Realm. All of them are qualified to challenge the life and death threshold, even though there is a certain level of disparity in their strength. But even the weakest among them is still a top Grandmaster, so the gap is indeed not large.

In terms of power, King Jin is undoubtedly the first, but King Chu is not too lacking. King Han and King Liang now show signs of alliance and can also compete with King Jin. The other princes each have their own arrangements.

“Selecting a new ruler is ultimately an internal matter of the Imperial Court. We should just observe the outcome quietly.”

Shangguan Nan calmly spoke.

The others, upon hearing this, exchanged glances and then stood silently, no longer speaking.

Given the current situation, indeed, it is not appropriate for them to speak out. This group of court officials holds significant sway in the Da Xuan Dynasty Court. Even Emperor Xuan Ji Yongzhao had to take them into account. They have not interfered in the conflicts among the Eight Princes from the beginning. Now that it is a critical period, it is naturally more appropriate not to intervene.

But if they were to speak truthfully about their internal thoughts, they each have their perspectives. Most lean towards ‘King Jin’ as the leader, for a simple reason – King Jin’s power is the most substantial!

It’s not that they fear King Jin.

At their current realm, positioned at the pinnacle of Body Refining Martial Arts, reaching the Blood Exchange Realm, their authority is eminent. Some control the most important gates of the Imperial Court, while others command armies. In the court, they have privileges such as not bowing before the royal authority. Even if King Jin succeeds to the throne, they would not yield to imperial power.

The primary reason more people favor King Jin is because, from the court’s structure, King Jin’s succession would bring the least turbulence.

If the Qiankun Cauldron acknowledges King Jin as the successor, he would immediately receive support from the entire royal Ji family. Coupled with his existing power, these crucial court officials would not oppose him. Thus, the other seven princes would no longer have the strength to contend with King Jin, and the court would stabilize in the shortest time.

They never care who among the Eight Princes ascends the throne, only how to minimize the disturbance in the court. The world today is in chaos; it is not suitable to continue the fights, causing fragmentation.

Under the watchful eyes of Shangguan Nan and other important officials.

King Jin, King Chu, and the other Eight Princes began to walk along the White Jade Plaza, marching towards the giant Qiankun Cauldron, lifting their heads to gaze upward at the grey-clad figures surrounding it.

“Xuanchu greets the revered ancestors.”

King Jin’s tone was calm and serene, bowing first to the group of grey-clad elderly men.

The Qiankun Cauldron is the Emperor’s cauldron, the most crucial heritage of the royal family. Those who qualify to guard the Qiankun Cauldron are traditionally the most venerable elders of the Ji family. Their position is exalted, but they only defend the cauldron and the Imperial Court, not intervening in courtly affairs.

The fundamental requirement to guard the Qiankun Cauldron is to possess the imperial bloodline, being of the Ji surname. Whether they are from the main or collateral branches is irrelevant; the second requirement is that they must have cultivated Body Tempering Martial Arts to the Blood Exchange Realm!

Once one enters the Blood Exchange Realm and possesses the imperial blood, their status in the Imperial Court immediately becomes highly exalted. Their branch gains the hereditary royal title, and they themselves have the choice to enter the Imperial Court, guarding the Qiankun Cauldron or managing other essential royal heritage. Even the current Emperor shows them respect.

Almost at the same moment King Jin bowed.

King Chu, King Han, and the other seven princes also bowed.

They have not yet stepped into the Blood Exchange Realm. If they ascend to the throne, they could view the elders of the Ji family as equals. But with their current status as the Eight Princes, they dare not show any negligence.

“They’ve arrived.”

Among the many grey-clad figures, some continued to sit around the Qiankun Cauldron in comprehension, indifferent to the arrival of King Jin and the others. But some cast their gazes towards them, scrutinizing. One of the figures on the easternmost side stood up and spoke lightly.

“Uncle King Dongping.”

King Jin courteously responded to the grey-clad figure.

King Dongping Ji Yongheng.

Belonging to the same generation as Emperor Xuan Ji Yongzhao, albeit not directly descended, being from a collateral branch of the Ji family. By Ji Yongheng’s generation, his branch had lost their title and was only a mere viscount. However, Ji Yongheng, being extraordinarily gifted in martial arts, ascended step by step, ultimately reaching the Blood Exchange Realm and reclaiming the royal title. Later, he entered the Imperial Court, guarding and comprehending the mysteries of the Qiankun Cauldron.