EBE Chapter 340 The Final Conversation, A Resurgence
Chapter 340 The Final Conversation, A Resurgence
In the imperial study room.
Chu Lengyu continued to instruct, "Next, send someone to contact the Ten Directions Forest and have them spread Daoist texts such as the Tranquility Mantra. The people's souls have left their bodies this time, and they need a long period of recuperation."
Upon hearing this, the emperor quickly nodded in agreement: "The Grand Preceptor is right. The land of the Nine Provinces is vast, and it is indeed more appropriate for the Ten Directions Monastery to step forward and appease the people. I will carefully consider the specific candidates."
The emperor also knew that the current chaos was still unsettled, the situation was turbulent, and people's hearts were uneasy. Even if the Ten Directions Forest were to intervene, caution was still necessary.
Therefore, he secretly pondered that perhaps he should select some elite soldiers from the Imperial Guards and spies from the Night Guards to accompany him in order to ensure safety.
With these thoughts in mind, the emperor felt somewhat at ease. With the policy set, he felt as if he had a pillar of support. As for how to implement it, the Six Ministries would share the burden for him.
"Furthermore, the Great Qian and other countries are currently mired in chaos and their order has collapsed. Great Xia still has the resources to spare, so we should not hesitate to lend a helping hand," Chu Lengyu added.
The emperor gave a brief "hmm".
He wanted to inquire about the specific situation in the Great Qian and other countries, but he was afraid of being misunderstood as having ulterior motives or taking advantage of the situation. Therefore, he could only suppress his curiosity and decided to send someone to investigate later.
He guessed that the situation outside Kyushu was indeed worrying, otherwise Chu Lengyu wouldn't have specifically mentioned it.
The emperor then said on this topic, "The performance of each state this time varied in quality."
"The armies of Yong and Liang prefectures are brave and skilled in battle, and they have defended the border. They are truly the pillars of our Great Xia. The court will certainly reward them handsomely to recognize their merits."
"As for the two provinces of Jing and Ji, although they have neither made any merits nor committed any wrongdoings, they have done their duty faithfully."
"Only Yangzhou was lax in its defenses and fell overnight, allowing the enemy to advance unimpeded and invade the heart of our Nine Provinces, causing innocent people in the other four provinces to suffer. The imperial court will investigate this matter thoroughly and without leniency!"
When the emperor spoke of the performance of the border troops, his tone suddenly became serious and formal.
As the Grand Preceptor of the Great Xia Dynasty, Chu Lengyu felt it was necessary to discuss these important political matters with her.
After speaking, the emperor looked solemnly at Chu Lengyu, as if seeking her opinion.
Chu Lengyu nodded slightly, her expression indifferent, without uttering a word.
The emperor understood that this meant she would not interfere in the matter and would allow him to do as he pleased.
Although he felt a little disappointed, he was also relieved. After all, the responsibility of the Grand Preceptor lay in safeguarding the peace of the Great Xia Dynasty, not in getting entangled in the power struggles of the court.
"Actually, there's something else I'd like to discuss with the Imperial Advisor." The Emperor's tone suddenly softened slightly, and his expression became unusually tense.
Chu Lengyu smiled, preemptively revealing his plan: "Your Majesty, are you referring to the promotion of the 'Lingyuan Technique' in Great Xia?"
"Sigh..." the emperor said with a wry smile, "As expected, nothing can be hidden from the Imperial Advisor."
He secretly admired the Grand Preceptor's keen insight and slowly said, "I do have this intention, to promote the 'Lingyuan Technique' to all parts of the Great Xia Nine Provinces in order to improve the physique of the people. However, this matter is of great importance, and I still have some doubts in my mind, so I have come to consult the Grand Preceptor."
Previously, the people from Wushan brought the "Lingyuan Jue" to him for an audience.
Both sides immediately reached an agreement, believing that if this method were promoted, it would surely bring blessings to all the people of Great Xia.
Recently, Lady Lan and others have been staying in the capital city at the emperor's request.
They acted in secret, recruiting a group of people with varying qualifications, intending to test this method and explore its feasibility and specific effects.
At the same time, they also made many adjustments and improvements to the "Lingyuan Jue" based on the physical condition and cultivation environment of ordinary people, making it more relevant to people's lives and easier for everyone to accept.
This matter will not be accomplished overnight. It may take several months or even several years to see any results.
Originally, I wanted to achieve some results before informing Chu Lengyu.
With demonic energy invading and a formidable enemy at hand, the nation and its people are in peril. The emperor's sense of urgency is growing stronger, and he feels that this matter can no longer be handled "slowly."
Every bit of strength we can contribute means one less person will die or be injured.
“This is not difficult. Your Majesty can start with the royal family members and court officials, letting them take the lead in practicing as an example. Once the results are significant, it can be gradually promoted to the common people, who will surely follow suit.” She spoke calmly.
The emperor was overjoyed upon hearing this and repeatedly praised, "The Grand Preceptor's plan is brilliant."
"You can handle this matter yourselves." Chu Lengyu lowered her eyes slightly. "I will soon undergo another tribulation to advance to the Nascent Soul stage, after which I will no longer be able to enter or leave the mortal world."
Upon hearing this, the emperor was greatly alarmed.
Although he already knew the news, the fear and reluctance of losing his support still made him feel uneasy when Chu Lengyu mentioned it to him in person.
She glanced around the imperial study, then looked beyond the palace walls towards the distant capital city, and said with a touch of melancholy, "This should be the last time I stand here and talk to you."
The emperor was silent.
However, the emperor is, after all, the ruler of a country.
He quickly rallied his spirits, clasped his hands in a deep bow to Chu Lengyu, and said, "May the Imperial Preceptor's martial arts prosper and his immortal path last forever!"
He was still hesitating when Chu Lengyu said, "Also, there's something else I need to remind you of..."
"Please speak, Imperial Advisor." The emperor was somewhat surprised and uneasy, but he listened attentively with great curiosity.
"The methods of the parasitic plague god are impossible to guard against, and even the Star God Annihilation Array could not prevent its infiltration."
"This?!" The emperor's eyes widened slightly, he could hardly believe it.
Does this mean that even the capital city isn't safe now?!
Chu Lengyu nodded to him, confirming his guess.
If it weren't for the fact that she could see traces of contamination everywhere through Jiuding's vision, she would have thought that the capital city was protected by a great formation and was completely safe.
In the end, it was just that the Star Destroyer God Array couldn't detect it.
Upon hearing this, the emperor felt a chill run down his spine.
He involuntarily looked out the window, his eyes filled with suspicion.
At this moment, he felt that the whole world, apart from this imperial study, was full of crises and traps.
The emperor took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, and then asked, "Grand Preceptor, what should we do?"
Chu Lengyu then said, "Although I am about to leave, I will leave many contingency plans for Great Xia. Your Majesty only needs to follow the arrangements and act cautiously, and you will surely be able to keep the capital safe. As for the remnants of the parasitic plague god, the Divine Path will do its best to find its root and eradicate it completely."
Upon hearing this, the emperor felt somewhat relieved.
With her here, the Great Xia will surely be able to safely weather this calamity.
So he cupped his hands and said, "We will follow the instructions of the Grand Preceptor and the Great Xia will do its utmost to cooperate."