Otherworld Advance Team-Chapter 1794 - 1787: A Helpless Move

After a moment’s pause, Luo’er seemed to realize that he had let his emotions get the better of him, so he coughed lightly and said in a more moderate tone, "I come from the Western Continent, and I have witnessed endless disputes. The Dongsheng Empire invades the Demon Clan in the west, a necessity forced upon His Majesty. Therefore, I do not wish to blame His Majesty; I only ask that His Majesty disarms and withdraws, refraining from using an unjust army to attack the Demon Clan in West Outer Heaven."

"His Majesty is intent on seeking cultivation, demanding much and plundering from the people. If this continues, what of the common people?"

"Indeed, the Imperial Advisor is still bewitched by the Wen Family." Emperor Wu closed his eyes in torment.

"Since His Majesty says this, I have nothing more to say and will take my leave." Saying this, Luo’er rose, clasped his hands in salute, and prepared to walk away.

"Wait, Imperial Advisor. Are you truly heartless enough to see me so degenerate..." Emperor Wu urgently stepped forward and grabbed Luo’er’s robe.

Luo’er turned back and looked at Emperor Wu with pity; he had long lost the demeanor of an emperor, his haggard eyes intensely staring at Luo’er. From his gaze, Luo’er saw deep helplessness.

In that instant, Luo’er fell into a daze and hesitation.

No matter how you see it, Emperor Wu is also merely human, unable to escape the shackles of reality. Thus, the fault might not entirely lie with Emperor Wu, but with this world.

Despite the Wen Family’s relentless efforts to promote, the natural existence of magic caused the Wu Family to be nearly impossible to completely eradicate, only suppressed or replaced.

Emperor Wu’s martial prowess first lies in cultivation, and secondly in being an emperor.

Therefore, what Emperor Wu just said wasn’t wrong either; he is first an emperor of cultivators, and only then an emperor of Kyushu’s people.

The Wen Family’s Imperial Court monopolized the responsibility of Emperor Wu ruling over Kyushu’s populace, which led Emperor Wu to find other ways to try to become the emperor of cultivators.

But clearly, the Wen Family does not favor Emperor Wu’s reckless endeavors; for them, an unnoticed puppet is far better than an unstable factor.

For the Wen Family, Emperor Wu merely exists as a tool to stabilize the Wu Family. Without the threat of the Wu Family, the Wen Family wouldn’t even need Emperor Wu.

In other words, the Wen Family monopolizes Emperor Wu’s duties as Kyushu’s people’s emperor and doesn’t allow him to become the emperor of cultivators, which is the main reason for Emperor Wu’s grievance.

Of course, Emperor Wu faces pressure from both sides, not only due to the Wen Family Court’s interference but also because of his own factors.

If his aptitude were high enough, then no matter how much the Wen Family interfered, it would be ineffective. With the resources provided by the Emperor’s Sect, Emperor Wu could easily reach a high martial arts realm.

Wait, Emperor Wu’s cultivation isn’t high—is it really because his aptitude is lacking?

Luo’er suddenly had a flash of insight, recalling the things he had seen at Ichuan Fei’s mansion.

"Seven-consecutive Grass, Long Tanxiang..."

Could there be a possibility that Emperor Wu’s cultivation progress isn’t hindered due to his aptitude, but because the Emperor’s Sect is obstructing it?

At this thought, Luo’er’s expression immediately turned serious, his gaze fixated on Emperor Wu, making his scalp tingle.

"Ichuan Fei is the Emperor’s Sect’s record keeper, responsible for managing various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. Long Tanxiang is an important and precious pill used to enhance cultivation. Using Seven-consecutive Grass as a substitute, perhaps his motive isn’t greed, but rather..."

"Ichuan Fei is the heir of the Yichuan Clan of Yin State, born in nobility, definitely not lacking that bit of money. So his reasoning might be to restrict Emperor Wu’s cultivation!"

Luo’er murmured to himself in front of Emperor Wu, organizing the thread of clues in his mind. Of course, he was speaking Chinese, which Emperor Wu couldn’t possibly understand.

"What is the Imperial Advisor talking about?" Emperor Wu asked in confusion.

"When did His Majesty establish his foundation?" Luo’er asked tentatively.

"Is the Imperial Advisor willing to help me?" Hearing Luo’er’s question, Emperor Wu was overjoyed.

"Does His Majesty truly believe that cultivation surpasses everything?"

"Of course, it is my only way to reclaim dignity."

"Then when did His Majesty start building his foundation?"

"I..." Emperor Wu bowed his head in thought, earnestly replying, "I started cultivating at six, and completed my foundation at twelve, then..."

Such matters seemed difficult to express, so Emperor Wu lowered his head mortified, not finishing his sentence.

"Started cultivation at six, foundation at twelve..."

Frankly, such speed is too slow even compared to ordinary cultivators, not to mention compared to geniuses like Huayu Ting.

"Has the record keeper of the Emperor’s Sect always been a member of the Yichuan Clan?" Luo’er continued asking.

"Of course," Emperor Wu naturally replied, "The Yichuan Clan has marriage ties with the Royal Family, so only they can hold the position."

"I see..."

"What is the Imperial Advisor’s point?"

"Oh, it’s nothing, I’m just speculating wildly..." After hesitating for a moment, Luo’er decided not to reveal the truth to Emperor Wu.

Luo’er knew clearly that even if he unveiled the whole truth to Emperor Wu, it would be meaningless. Emperor Wu certainly has power, but it’s absolutely not enough to depose major surnames.

So, even if the truth were fully disclosed, Emperor Wu couldn’t do anything to Ichuan Fei, not to mention before the Yichuan Clan could respond, other ministers would jump out and push Emperor Wu back.

After over two hundred years of development, the Yichuan Clan has grown into a colossal entity, its foundation so deep that even Emperor Wu is helpless.

Clearly, the Yichuan Clan, as the leader of the Wen Family, used their status to limit Emperor Wu’s cultivation progress.

As for why to restrict him, Luo’er guessed it was likely to prevent Emperor Wu from leaning towards the Wu Family.

After all, with only Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation, even if the Wu Family intended to reach out, Emperor Wu would be ashamed to associate with them. Limiting Emperor Wu’s cultivation ensures he won’t get involved with the Wu Family.

Dongsheng Empire’s governance system has always been civil governance and martial prowess, but as time passes, especially after the three conquests, the Wen Family’s tolerance for the Wu Family’s reckless behavior has reached its limit, urgently hoping to completely remove the Wu Family’s influence from the court.

"Imperial Advisor..."

Emperor Wu gazed earnestly at Luo’er, eager to speak yet hesitant.

"Sigh..." Luo’er sighed lightly, shook his head, and asked, "Is His Majesty really eager to enhance cultivation?"

"Certainly!"

Emperor Wu answered with delighted excitement.

"I can indeed assist His Majesty in cultivation, but... given His Majesty’s aptitude, cultivation in Kyushu is hopeless. If His Majesty wishes to learn, perhaps trying our Western Continent’s magic might be worthwhile."

"Magic?"

"Yes, magic," Luo’er nodded, "This technique is similar to cultivation, essentially both are about the utilization of power. Since His Majesty’s aptitude isn’t sufficient for cultivation, trying magic might achieve a breakthrough."

"Is the Imperial Advisor sincere in teaching me?"

Emperor Wu’s emotions became excited.

"Of course, unless His Majesty doesn’t wish to learn?"

"No, no, no, as long as the Imperial Advisor is willing to teach, I will exert all efforts, just seeking to break through Foundation Building..." Emperor Wu shook his head vigorously in response.

"If so, let’s begin. I must declare in advance that learning magic initially is very painful, and the results are hardly visible. Only with rich experience can magic be mastered."

"But please guide me, I shall be wholly committed without complaint!" Emperor Wu earnestly clasped his hands in salute.

Luo’er didn’t intend to scare him because the initial study of magic was indeed painful, primarily consisting of memorizing spells and drawing runes.

Their magic teachers were quite clear: if spells are not memorized well, no matter how worn the mouth becomes, magic cannot be cast.

And if runes are not drawn correctly, practical application is absolutely not allowed as this easily leads to rune disorder resulting in unpredictable consequences.

The Advance Team members began memorizing spells and drawing runes from learning to read and write, a process that almost ran through their entire student days, counted as painful yet nostalgic memories.

Although unclear as to what the Wen Family’s Ichuan Fei is up to, Luo’er thought it best not to offend them.

After all, to achieve peace between the Dongsheng Empire and West Outer Heaven, the ruling Wen Family is an absolute necessity not to offend.

So, it was quite reasonable for Luo’er to propose magic, seeing as it was incredibly exhausting and troublesome to learn, and its immediate results were not visible—making it perfectly suitable to half-heartedly appease Emperor Wu.

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