Sole Sword Supremacy-Chapter 562 - 566: Jing Yuan’s Strategic Plan (Part 1)

Chapter 562: Chapter 566: Jing Yuan’s Strategic Plan (Part 1)

"What can we do?"

After a moment of silence, Yang Hong was the first to speak.

In terms of strength, both Yang Hong and the Maiden of the Sea were merely at the Divine Travel stage; although they were not weak, it was far from enough to get involved in the Capital City’s power struggle.

"I don’t have any ideas at the moment, which is why I wanted to discuss with everyone to see if we could come up with a good plan."

Wang Junze shook his head and answered calmly, not trying to play the hero.

This is not the time for irrational actions; Wang Junze is not afraid of death. However, in this battle, there is no room for error. Otherwise, it wouldn’t just be his life at stake; the Nether Sea and the Profound Moon Sword Sect might also be implicated. Even Su Yuwei... might die.

For a moment, everyone couldn’t help but fall silent.

It wasn’t that they didn’t want to help; it’s just that the matter was too significant and too difficult. Everyone couldn’t just follow Wang Junze into the capital to fight desperately, could they?

Not to mention these few people, even if the Four Great Celestial Sects made a simultaneous move, they might not gain any advantage. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"Direct confrontation is definitely not viable. Forget everything else; even one Judgment Department is enough to suppress everything."

Shaking his head, Jing Yuan spoke softly, "However, your goal isn’t to oppose the court; it’s merely to annul this marriage contract. Focusing solely on Prince Yu makes it not as difficult as everyone imagines."

For a moment, everyone’s eyes fell on Jing Yuan.

In fact, apart from Wang Junze and Luo Qingxuan, the others didn’t know Jing Yuan very well; at most, they only knew he was a prodigy among the Deserters.

After Jing Yuan led the Deserters into the Nether Sea, he remained low-key and inconspicuous.

Truth be told, neither the Maiden of the Sea nor Yang Hong, nor even Pei Haoran, had paid much attention to Jing Yuan.

But now, Jing Yuan’s words emitted a hint of something unusual to the group.

"Brother Jing Yuan, I ask for your assistance!"

Unlike the others, Wang Junze was very aware of Jing Yuan’s formidable nature, and without any hesitation, he stood up and bowed deeply to Jing Yuan.

This scene further shocked everyone.

"Brother Wang, there’s no need for that." Jing Yuan shook his head, helping Wang Junze up with a serious expression: "Not to mention that this is something I already agreed to help with; just based on our friendship, I wouldn’t stand by idly."

Raising his head, Jing Yuan’s expression became even more earnest as he slowly spoke: "Firstly, we need to clarify one point: forcing Your Majesty to retract the decree of marriage is more difficult than killing Prince Yu. Therefore... I believe all plans must aim at killing Prince Yu."

The instinctual reaction of ordinary people might be that killing Prince Yu is harder, but Jing Yuan offered a contrary answer.

"A royal decree has been issued, which represents Your Majesty’s dignity. Forcing a retraction of the marriage is simply fanciful! Even if it required obliterating the Nether Sea or even eliminating the Profound Moon Sword Sect at any cost, Your Majesty would not agree; otherwise, if anyone could force him to yield, wouldn’t the so-called Imperial Authority become a joke?"

Jing Yuan continued to explain: "But if it’s just about killing Prince Yu, then that’s a personal vendetta!"

"Of course, directly killing Prince Yu in the Capital City isn’t feasible. But... who says Prince Yu doesn’t have enemies?"

"Your Majesty has more than just one son, Prince Yu!"

With a sharp glance, Jing Yuan continued: "If we can kill Prince Yu, I believe many in the Capital City would be pleased to see it happen; at the very least... they would remain neutral!"

"Therefore, the first step must be to find a way to persuade the high officials in the Capital City. Ideally, connect with a Prince and act against Prince Yu in the name of supporting them! This way, it becomes a struggle among Princes; no matter the result... Your Majesty would likely not interfere!"

These words instantly shocked everyone’s hearts.

Though it was said in just a few words, Jing Yuan’s words truly made them see the feasibility in this matter, instead of merely thinking that Wang Junze was madly risking it all.

"Prince Duan!"

In an instant, a thought flashed through Wang Junze’s mind, and he blurted out: "Last time I entered the capital, Prince Duan sent people to contact me and promised that if I defected to him, he would protect me. I just refused at that time."

"Refusing was the right choice!"

Nodding slightly, Jing Yuan softly replied: "Back then, you were without power or influence, and your own cultivation was just in the Void Shattering stage, unworthy of negotiating with Prince Duan as equals. Speaking as a guest or subordinate of his wasn’t cooperation; it was submission."

"But now, the situation is different! By controlling the Nether Sea, you already have the capital to negotiate with Prince Duan."

Jing Yuan continued: "I also know a little about the court’s matters. This Prince Duan, though not born of the Empress, is deeply favored by Your Majesty and is eligible to participate in the struggle for the throne, making him worth cooperating with."

"The risk is quite big; Prince Duan may not dare to bear the infamy of fratricide, and besides... our time is too short."

Pei Haoran couldn’t help but interject.

The Four Seas Commerce Association also does business in the Capital City, so Pei Haoran naturally knows more about these things.

"It’s not about the amount of time we have, but what we can offer him."

Shaking his head, Jing Yuan smiled: "Didn’t you just ask what we could do to help?"

"The support of the Four Seas Commerce Association is very important to this Prince Duan!"

"Princes... are more in need of money than you think!"

With a light chuckle, Jing Yuan continued: "Similarly, if the Four Seas Commerce Association can establish a connection with Prince Duan, in the Capital City, or even looking across the world, it can gain significant benefits. The original Four Seas Commerce Association isn’t enough, but if the Four Seas Commerce Association adds the support of the Nether Sea or even the Profound Moon Sword Sect... it’s enough to make Prince Duan tempted!"

Whether or not Prince Duan is tempted, Pei Haoran doesn’t know, but at that moment, he was truly tempted!

The Four Seas Commerce Association is not a small business, but actually, its strongest is just Pei Sihai, who is at the Entering the Path stage, deciding that the Four Seas Commerce Association cannot truly become a top-notch business. But if things go as Jing Yuan said, there is an opportunity for rapid expansion.

If... one day, Prince Duan truly ascends the throne, the benefits behind it would be even greater, making it an investment worth going crazy for.

Seeing that everyone understood his meaning, Jing Yuan continued: "Besides that, don’t forget.

"Brother Wang is not acting on unrequited love; the Princess of Changlin is also a significant asset!"

"Su Yuwei is no ordinary woman; she is a Commandery Princess, not to mention the backing of the person who controls the Changling Iron Cavalry... King of Changlin!"