"If he doesn't rebel, the Immortal Emperor will see if Prince Yuxian has the capability to dismantle the stage set up for him by Prince Zunye."
"To put it plainly, the throne must be occupied by someone capable. If Prince Yuxian is incapable, why would the Immortal Emperor want him!"
"What if my second brother resolves this crisis?"
Qing Yu was worried. If Kuai Tong's plan to borrow a knife to kill succeeded, it would be fine, but what if it didn't?
"He can't break it!"
"Prince Yuxian Qing Wei will surely rebel!"
Kuai Tong's expression turned cold. He had long understood Prince Yuxian Qing Wei's mind. While his reputation for benevolence was widespread, he was short-sighted and prone to impulse.
"Lan Yu, lead a million-strong army and move south slowly. Let the thunder of ten thousand horses and the kicking up of dust be proclaimed as military drills!"
"In this play, we must capture the million-strong army of Qing Hao Cang into our hands. As for the other members of Prince Yuxian's faction in Holy Emperor City, it will depend on the methods of Prime Minister Cui Yang Wen."
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"Zhulu Immortal Dynasty! Holy City!!"
"One of the three most influential cities in the Western Frontier, it's truly extraordinary!!"
Two days had passed since they left Zhulu City. Yang Hao and his companions arrived at the imperial capital of Zhulu Immortal Dynasty, Holy City, using a teleportation array.
As they emerged from the teleportation array, they could see countless islands suspended in the sky above Holy City, shrouded in white clouds, with colorful radiant light pouring down.
Within Holy City, prosperous pavilions and palaces were arranged in order. The variety of sentient beings was immense, and the overall level of existence was a notch higher than in Zhulu City.
Cháng'ān, at present, still had a long way to go!
Yang Hao raised his hand, sensing the spiritual energy flowing in the void. It was extremely dense. Even with his Qi Luck Nine Cauldrons at level five, it couldn't match the density of spiritual energy within Holy City. The Great Han Divine Dynasty still needed time to develop!
"Holy Emperor City, the heart of the Zhulu Immortal Dynasty!"
"There are so many powerful beings in this city!"
Wei Xiaokuan gazed out. The beings walking back and forth on the straight streets exuded powerful auras, but there were hardly any humans to be seen.
Yang Hao scanned the area. Beings at the Holy Lord realm were common here, and those at the Great Saint realm were not even worth mentioning.
Even Wei Xiaokuan, Dian Wei, and Meng Tian, these three quasi-Supreme beings, would be unremarkable in Holy City.
The four city gates of Holy City were each guarded by three Supreme beings. They sat cross-legged on the city gate towers, their eyes closed, exuding terrifying auras that made countless beings entering Holy City hold their breath!
Supreme beings!
The initial stage of an Immortal Dynasty!
Only by reaching the Heavenly Venerable realm would one be considered mid-to-upper-tier strength within an Immortal Dynasty, possessing a voice in court.
"Divine Emperor, look, isn't that Supreme Being Gui Hai?"
Meng Tian pointed to a figure in the void above the north city gate. Waves seemed to ripple around the figure, shaking the void.
"Indeed!"
Yang Hao looked at the figure and nodded. When the Great Han was promoted to a Divine Dynasty, the immensely powerful Supreme Being Gui Hai had appeared, causing several heroes to emerge in defense. Now, such a powerful figure was relegated to guarding a city gate!
Through Supreme Being Gui Hai, one could infer the status of Supreme Being Li Xin of the Qing Xuan Immortal Dynasty.
From the secret reports sent by Lan Yu and Kuai Tong over the past decade, there had been no mention of Supreme Being Li Xin.
"Divine Emperor, looking at this, combined with the secret reports from Lan Yu and Kuai Tong, and the secrets of the three major overlord forces investigated by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, entering the Supreme realm is merely stepping into the outer fringes of an Immortal Dynasty!"
"Only by becoming a Heavenly Venerable can one be called a true powerhouse, enter the court, and become a minister. From a common soldier joining the army, one can become a general commanding a million troops."
"As for the Great Heavenly Venerable realm, it is the foundation upon which these Immortal Dynasties exist in this world. As long as the Great Heavenly Venerables do not die, the Immortal Dynasty will endure forever!"
Wei Xiaokuan said solemnly.
Yang Hao also nodded, his heart heavy. The eight great families of the Central Continent were relatively mysterious and had little contact with external forces, making it difficult to ascertain their strength. Judging from the situation of the three overlords in the Western Frontier, the overlord forces in the Eastern Remote, Northern Nether, and Southern Marsh should be similar.
The greatest deviation would be a difference of one major realm. It could be inferred that the most powerful beings in these overlord forces of the Eastern Remote, Northern Nether, and Southern Marsh were likely one major realm above the Great Heavenly Venerable realm.
Going any higher would be unrealistic!
"Let's enter the city first! There are still more than ten days until the founding and enthronement ceremony!" Yang Hao said softly.
As they left the range of the teleportation array, they heard a hoarse voice.
"Are you perhaps the Divine Emperor of the Great Han Divine Dynasty ahead?"
Supreme Being Gu Po, clad in official robes, emerged from the city gate and within a few steps, arrived before Yang Hao and his companions, his hands clasped behind his back, fiddling with a piece of white jade.
"Yes, and you are?"
Yang Hao looked at Supreme Being Gu Po, somewhat puzzled. Supreme Being Gui Hai, of the same Supreme realm, was reduced to guarding the gate, while this Supreme being wore official robes, and they seemed to be of no low rank.
"Guard Valley Po of Zhulu Immortal Dynasty, pays his respects to the Great Han Divine Emperor!"
"The Divine Emperor's personal visit to attend my Immortal Emperor's enthronement ceremony, I have been waiting here on the court's orders!"
Supreme Being Gu Po said with a smile.
"Guard Valley Po?"
Yang Hao nodded. A Supreme being was serving as a Guard in the Nine Ministers of an Immortal Dynasty.
It seemed that Gu Po had an unusual relationship with the Zhulu Immortal Emperor Xianyu. Gui Hai, of the same Supreme realm, was only fit to guard the city gate, while Gu Po before him, wearing official robes, was responsible for the safety of Holy City!
Xianyu's trust clearly indicated their extraordinary relationship!
"You must be tired from your long journey. A mansion has already been provided for the Great Han within the city. For the time being, please rest in the mansion, Divine Emperor. If you are dissatisfied with the accommodation, you may choose another!"
"Divine Emperor, this way please!"
Gu Po smiled, turned sideways, and bowed slightly.
"Thank you for your trouble."
Yang Hao returned the bow.
Led by Gu Po, they entered the south gate of Holy City. Upon entering, the dense spiritual energy immediately became even richer.
The broad streets were wide enough to accommodate a hundred people walking side by side. After passing through a few streets, they headed towards the southwest corner.
It became relatively quieter here. Manors with mountains and waters were arranged in rows, and some manors had already hoisted the flags of various sects and forces.
"Divine Emperor, this way please!"
Gu Po smiled and said, "There are many sects and forces coming and going to Holy City these days. If the hospitality is not up to par, please forgive us, Divine Emperor!"
"Divine Emperor, we have arrived!"
"Thank you!"
Yang Hao said softly. They pushed open the mansion gate and walked in. The manor was not large, but it had all the beautiful scenery imaginable. A blue formation covered the entire courtyard.
"I shall not disturb the Divine Emperor's rest. Farewell!"
Gu Po bowed slightly and turned to leave.