Immortal Fairies Always Have Designs on Me-Chapter 926 - 388: Zhiyu: Majestic Presence_2

"Jianyuan State?" Dongfang Xinghe looked at Zhong Wenhan: "If I personally lead the expedition, what are the chances of victory?"

Zhong Wenhan's face changed drastically: "Your Highness, you are entrusted with the heavy responsibility of overseeing the nation; how can you leave the capital so easily? Such trivial matters..."

He suddenly had an idea: "Crown Prince, you might want to visit the Divine Temple, perhaps the Gods might have a solution?"

Absolutely must not let the Crown Prince lead the expedition personally.

If he loses...

Zhong Wenhan shivered, utterly unable to imagine the consequences.

"You make a valid point." Dongfang Xinghe's expression softened somewhat: "Then seal the information, do not let the matter of the auspicious sign spread to the North for the time being, and..."

Before he could finish speaking, a eunuch hurriedly arrived, knelt, and said: "Crown Prince, Prince Ning requests an audience."

Prince Ning?

Dongfang Xinghe's eyelids twitched. When did Prince Ning leave his fief, and why hasn't the Observatory reported anything?

With the Emperor severely ill and Li Xuanzhen not present, even in Shengjing, Dongfang Xinghe felt uneasy, very uneasy.

After all, Fang Xinglan, a Martial Saint, could complete a counterattack under the Observatory's siege. As a Martial God, Prince Ning Dongfang Zhen, if he wanted to kill him, how could he survive?

Yet Prince Ning has respectfully requested an audience...

Dongfang Xinghe's eyes flashed: "Let him wait at the Divine Temple."

"As you command."

"Little Dezi." Dongfang Xinghe stood up and continued to command: "Go to the Observatory and summon all Deputy Directors and subordinates to the Divine Temple!"

Dongfang Xinghe took a deep breath, deciding to meet his father first.

Yangxin Hall.

Dongfang Xinghe dispelled the imperial physicians, eunuchs, and palace maids, arrived at the bedside, and looked at Emperor Jia Ning, whose body had significantly thinned.

"Father, your son has come to see you again." Dongfang Xinghe said softly: "I know you are still awake, so can you give me a response to the matter last time?"

Emperor Jia Ning slowly opened his eyes, his lifeless eyes fully exhibiting Death Qi. He glanced at Dongfang Xinghe but said nothing.

Dongfang Xinghe smiled slightly: "Today the world is in turmoil. If you do not pass down these Martial God cultivation, the Dynasty will either succumb to a major sect or face replacement...

Father, you do not wish to see our Great Ancestor's direct lineage perish, do you?"

Emperor Jia Ning opened his mouth: "Xing Lan..."

Dongfang Xinghe's smile faded: "She is now a rebel. I can speculate you had other purposes when you named her King Qin, but I don't want to guess those purposes. She is simply my enemy now.

But once everything is over, I will place her head in front of your tomb."

"Speaking of which, she is living quite well now, and even the White Fox Auspicious speaks of her inheriting the throne. Father, isn't that laughable?"

Dongfang Xinghe spoke expressionlessly, and indeed...he saw a glimmer in Emperor Jia Ning's eyes.

'This old thing indeed knows some insider information!'

Dongfang Xinghe pondered how to extract some words when Emperor Jia Ning suddenly spoke eerily: "I...give you what you want."

Dongfang Xinghe was stunned, did he just agree?

What secrets does the Auspicious White Fox hold?

"Three days later, come to find me again." After speaking these words, Emperor Jia Ning closed his eyes again: "Leave."

In Yangxin Hall, shadows emerged in the dim light, Dongfang Xinghe turned indifferently and left. In any case, his goal was achieved.

Once he possesses this cultivation, he can confidently ascend to the throne, making him the legitimate ruler.

Even the Observatory would be unable to do anything against him.

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North of the Imperial City, where the Divine Temple is located.

Behind splendid and majestic walls, four fifty-zhang golden Soaring Dragon Woods shimmered with golden light, supporting the grand palace architecture.

Surrounded by mist, like a giant beast, it lay low and watched over the vast Imperial City.

The Divine Temple is the foundation upon which the Eastern Dynasty was established.

Fear the Gods, kneel to the Gods, praise the Gods...thus the Eastern Dynasty has inherited for four thousand four hundred and forty-nine years.

Within the Divine Temple, on the high platforms on the left, center, and right are enshrined three nine-zhang Golden Bodies, revered as the Three Great Martial Gods by all the Dynasty's citizens.

Desolate God, Emperor Tedi, and Emperor Kong.

Desolate God brought forth cultivation methods, Emperor Tedi commanded beasts, and Emperor Kong called forth wind and rain, enriching the world...

In the Eastern Dynasty's records, the Great Ancestor, with the help of the three Gods in the founding war, established the ever-unyielding Eastern Dynasty.

Therefore, after the Great Ancestor founded the nation, he enshrined the three Gods, with incense never extinguished throughout the Dynasty, resulting in a thousand-year peace.

At the moment, under the high platform, Prince Ning Dongfang Zhen knelt devoutly, kowtowing three times and bowing nine times, before finally bowing again to the central Desolate God.

As one of the Dynasty's few Martial Gods, Dongfang Zhen's faith lay with the Desolate God.

Because he wished to walk further on the path of Martial Arts, at least reaching the realm once occupied by the Gods.

Yet upon becoming a Martial God, he deeply felt there was indeed a road ahead, but lacked understanding. Even prayers to the Desolate God yielded no response.

Until now...

The appearance of the Auspicious White Fox stirred hope and anticipation in Dongfang Zhen's heart. He believed this was guidance from Emperor Tedi, yet since Emperor Tedi wouldn't issue an oracle, he still had a chance.

After all, the Gods surely valued the outcome.

Therefore, no matter what, this opportunity must be seized.

Dongfang Zhen took a deep breath, then heard the sound of over a hundred orderly yet calm footsteps from behind.

He curled his mouth into a smile, withdrawing slowly from the Divine Temple, then turned to face Crown Prince Dongfang Xinghe at the lead.

"Your humble servant greets Crown Prince." Dongfang Zhen knelt on one knee, giving Dongfang Xinghe ample respect.