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Wuma Xiangwei directly asked Guan Tian about their father, making him uncomfortable. He quickly intervened, saying, "My third brother is already a Wonderland Practitioner and is about to break through to the Eternal Realm, becoming a Senior Cultivator. Naturally, he will manage the military in the future."
The First Prince and Second Prince exchanged glances, feeling uneasy. Could it be that Sister Xiangwei was also supporting the third brother?
If that were the case, then the third brother might very well obtain the position of Crown Prince.
Jiang Ming quietly watched Guan Tian's performance in front of the Emperor of the Myriad Realms, who was moving gracefully.
Unexpectedly, the experienced Emperor of the Myriad Realms turned to Jiang Ming and asked, "Prince Jiang, what position do you currently hold in Your Country?"
"Respectful Emperor of the Myriad Realms, I currently serve as the Right Sima in the Military Department, assisting in military affairs," Jiang Ming replied with composure.
Guan Tian realized this was bad; the Emperor of the Vast Empire would surely reference Jiang Ming's current position when appointing Wuma Xiangzuo. He couldn't help but curse inwardly, "This old turtle dares to fool me like this."
However, when he looked up, he saw the First Prince, Second Prince, Wuma Xiangzuo, and even Wuma Xiangwei staring wide-eyed at the Emperor, seemingly anxious.
This was due to Guan Tian's lack of understanding of national affairs.
The Military Department was equivalent to today's Ministry of Defense, with the Sima being the Minister of Defense. The Right Sima was the head minister while the Left Sima served as deputy minister. The right side represented higher authority than the left.
In a vast empire like the Vast Empire, the power of the Right Sima was immense!
This put the Emperor of the Vast Empire in a difficult position. After hesitating for a moment, he took a deep breath and said casually, "In that case, I appoint my third son Xiangzuo as the Right Sima of my Vast Empire. Captain Guan Tian, what do you think?"
Guan Tian noticed He Bi's smile and Wuma Xiangzuo's extreme delight. He inwardly scoffed, "Wuma Xiangzuo and He Bi are too easily satisfied; they should at least aim for a ministerial position."
Since he was satisfied with it himself, Guan Tian could only smile and say, "That sounds great. I hope my brother-in-law can rise steadily in rank."
The Emperor was taken aback: "Does Guan Tian want me to announce here that I will make Xiangzuo my Crown Prince? It seems he has already planned for the future layout of the Three Kingdoms; not allowing Xiangzuo to become Crown Prince will surely be difficult later on."
Wuma Xiangzuo stood two meters tall, handsome and imposing, exuding an air of authority. His eloquence and demeanor made him one of the candidates for Crown Prince that the Emperor of the Myriad Realms had considered.
If he were not outstanding, He Bi would not have taken a liking to him!
Upon hearing Guan Tian's last remark, "I hope my brother-in-law can rise steadily in the future," everyone was immediately at a loss for words.
He had just achieved the position of Sima and already wanted to rise further; the next step would be the Chancellor. Rising steadily meant he was aiming to become Emperor!
He Bi was a woman with a keen intuition; she quickly whispered to Wuma Xiangzuo, urging him to express his stance to the Emperor and solidify this decision.
Wuma Xiangzuo was overjoyed, lost in self-satisfaction. Leading five hundred thousand soldiers recently had given him an immense sense of fulfillment. Having an army and power was exhilarating. Now being appointed as Right Sima meant he could command thousands of troops, which would greatly assist him in vying for the position of Crown Prince, filling his heart with joy.
Prompted by He Bi, he stepped forward and knelt before the Emperor: "Thank you, Father Emperor, for your great kindness. I will never disappoint your cultivation and will certainly serve the Vast Empire."
The Emperor nodded slightly and then signaled for him to rise.
At this moment, the First Prince and Second Prince felt very frustrated but dared not express it. Princess Xiangwei, however, did not care about who rose or fell; she was only worried that her family would not turn against each other over the position of Crown Prince. Throughout the history of the Vast Empire, every time a new emperor ascended, princes had fought amongst themselves—this was always the case!
The examples set by predecessors cruelly reminded future generations: the throne is obtained through struggle, not through passive acceptance.
After several rounds of drinks, the Emperor of the Myriad Realms said to Guan Tian, "The way of the world lies in winning the hearts of the people, but if there are drastic changes, chaos will ensue. The Yongning Continent is currently turbulent. What does Captain Guan think about the situation?"
Guan Tian boldly replied, "In today's world, benevolent governance is still needed. Governing with kindness leads to national stability and peace for the people; over time, this will result in a prosperous nation and strong citizens. This is akin to nurturing fish in water—everyone benefits. As for the threat from the Ancient Tomb Sect, although it requires time to resolve, their abuse of Millennium's Last Love and treating women as mere playthings goes against public sentiment and cannot last long. They will surely be defeated by our righteous forces."
Guan Tian continued, "To ensure long-term peace and cooperation among the three empires when selecting crown princes for each country, we should consider mutual compatibility and avoid appointing princes who harbor animosities towards each other to prevent future complications that could hinder unity. Especially Your Country, being a major power among the three empires, needs to be particularly cautious."
The First Prince and Second Prince felt deeply oppressed by Guan Tian's words that seemed to favor Wuma Xiangzuo.
Jiang Ming noticed for the first time how assertive Guan Tian was before the Emperor; he felt that his earlier investment had paid off. Carefree Traveler had good judgment in establishing a solid relationship with Guan Tian before he entered Dragon Lake Academy, allowing him to help himself now.
What good luck!
Seeing that his intentions were clearly conveyed to the Emperor of the Vast Empire, Guan Tian decided not to say more.
During the few days in the Vast Empire, Guan Yue, accompanied by Princess Xiangwei, Prince Zuo, and He Bi, spent two days touring the Imperial City.
Then he returned home. On his way back, he did not wait for Jiang Ming but merely reminded Jiang Ming and Prince Wuma Xiangzuo to have good conversations and maintain regular contact.
Before leaving, he inquired about Du Diwei's whereabouts.
Wuma Xiangzuo was very curious about how Guan Tian knew Du Diwei.
Guan Tian angrily replied, "I have a grudge against Du Diwei; I must eliminate this menace."
Wuma Xiangzuo quietly told Guan Tian, "Our Queen's surname is Du, so the Du family has been developing rapidly lately. Many officials in the court also have the surname Du. They are already powerful and influential; even my father cannot do anything about it. So if you want to deal with Du Diwei, you need to find another way."
Guan Tian understood that for He Bi's future plans, he could not leak any information. However, since Wuma Xiangzuo's mother did not have the surname Du, it meant that Wuma Xiangwei's mother also did not have that surname. Therefore, Guan Tian decided to carry out the death penalty on Du Diwei!
He found out where Du Diwei was currently located and quietly rushed over that night.
Du Diwei was also in the Imperial City, not far from the palace—about three hundred miles away. With Guan Tian's speed, he arrived shortly.
When he found Du Diwei, Du Diwei was drinking with a few friends.
"Can you believe it? Don't be fooled by how impressive Guan Tian seems now; back when we were at Southern Source Empire's Qilin Academy, he was still my junior. When he first entered the academy, he was just a kid with Realm status and an outer courtyard disciple. I was already at Attainment Realm and an inner courtyard disciple, much more advanced than him. I bullied him quite a bit back then. But now he's become someone significant. Even the emperor personally went to greet him at Yunhai. What a chaotic world we live in."
In the crowd, Du Diwei drunkenly reminisced about those days while drinking.
A curious chubby guy asked, "Why didn't you graduate from Qilin Academy? I heard that as long as you reach Guardian Realm in cultivation, you can graduate from there."
"Exactly! It's because of that brat Guan Yue; now he goes by Guan Tian. I was forced by him not to graduate."
"So you still have a grudge against him? He's quite a big shot now. You should be careful."
"Am I afraid of him? He's just someone who relies on women for support. If he dares to come at me, who knows who will end up being eliminated."
Du Diwei still appeared nonchalant. Although he was a Royal Relative, he showed little self-respect, resembling the former Jiang Tianlan. Occasionally, he would put on airs to demonstrate his status as a Royal Relative.
Guan Tian, seeing him still arrogant and self-important, couldn't help but feel anger. He immediately decided to use the Mental Manipulation Technique on him. Guan Tian believed that controlling Du Diwei's mind was the best choice at that moment.
Du Diwei was now also a Disciple of the Eternal Realm, but for Guan Tian, dealing with him through mental manipulation posed no challenge at all.
Before long, Guan Tian had gained control over Du Diwei.
Now Guan Tian could toy with Du Diwei.
Du Diwei set down his wine cup and suddenly knelt down, saying, "Everyone, I actually owe an apology to Guan Yue. Back at Qilin Academy, Guan Yue quickly entered the Inner Courtyard, and we became friends, often discussing cultivation methods together. However, when someone attempted to harm him in secret, I betrayed him and lured him into a trap, nearly getting him killed. After that, I naturally left Qilin Academy; otherwise, he would have killed me."
"You brat are impressive; you even dared to poison the world's number one genius! You're ruthless," someone mocked.
"Who knew he would become so formidable? Had I known he would achieve this much today, I wouldn't have been foolish enough to oppose him," Du Diwei replied while still kneeling on the ground, fear evident in his voice.
Guan Yue saw that Du Diwei had been manipulated and ordered him to repeat that he had secretly harmed Guan Yue. As for how to use him in the future, that would be determined later.
At that moment, he thought of Jiang Tianlan, that scoundrel. He wanted him to regret it for a lifetime!
Guan Yue and Lan Xuelei left the massive Jian Island and flew back toward the Southern Source Empire. By this time, both of their Combat Powers had fully recovered.
Guan Yue was very satisfied with the battle on the island; he had obtained a Celestial Soldier, giving Guan Tian means for self-protection. Moreover, he had learned the Concealment Technique. According to the Sea God, it could even be used in Upper Space. Guan Yue couldn't help but feel exhilarated. If he could visit Upper Space, it would be such an exciting experience!
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