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"Do you really want to be the Sovereign?" After a long silence, Ren Pingsheng finally asked.
"Well, as a royal descendant, naturally, everyone wants to ascend to the position of Sovereign," Chu Mingxuan said, momentarily taken aback and somewhat puzzled. He didn't understand why Ren Pingsheng would ask such a question.
"I thought your goal was to become a strong person. Is the position of Sovereign really that important?"
"Hehe, everyone's pursuits are different. Some like money, some like power, some like women, and some enjoy climbing to the peak. There's no right or wrong; it's just a matter of different choices."
"I see, different pursuits. I need to think about this; I'll let you know later!" Ren Pingsheng thought for a moment but still did not agree immediately.
"Haha, then I'll wait for good news from you, Brother Ren." Although Chu Mingxuan felt a bit regretful, he was not disappointed. After all, Ren Pingsheng had not rejected him. Moreover, with his connection to Chu Yanran, he believed that Ren Pingsheng would make a choice beneficial to him.
The two then chatted casually, with Chu Mingxuan sharing many interesting stories. As a prince who interacted with various people, he naturally knew quite a few secrets. This opened Ren Pingsheng's eyes for quite some time. They talked for two full hours before Chu Mingxuan left.
"Why didn't you agree to him just now? It wouldn't hurt you anyway; relying on such power might even get you plenty of cultivation resources. Most importantly, he and your little lover are siblings," the Demon Emperor suddenly appeared and asked with some confusion.
"Cultivation resources? I don't need those. If that's the case, why should I get involved in this power struggle? The risks here are too great; I might offend some powerful figures."
"You’re not someone who shies away from trouble; when did you become so timid?"
"This isn't about being afraid or not. I'm just worried that this power struggle won't benefit us regardless of who wins or loses in the end. Chu Mingxuan says that if he obtains the Throne of the Nation, he can help me. But he forgets that it will take him two years to gain that strength after obtaining it. By then, I will have already reached a higher realm; why would I need to rely on him? Besides, Yanran and I aren't in a hurry; just give me a few more years. By then, nothing will be able to stop us."
"There’s no such thing as a free lunch. Although Chu Mingxuan is siblings with Yanran, you saw how deeply he is obsessed with the Throne of the Nation. When it comes down to it and sacrifices are needed, even siblings can be abandoned. Being born into royalty makes one quite indifferent to these matters. Not to mention someone like me who is neither related nor close."
Before Ren Pingsheng began his cultivation, he had learned too much from books about these matters, so he held a deep taboo against royal individuals. If possible, he would prefer not to have any dealings with them.
"Are you really only eighteen this year?" The Demon Emperor said, somewhat surprised, as he circled around Ren Pingsheng, speaking in an odd tone.
"What's wrong? Is there something strange?"
"Why do you feel so scheming? Some things seem to be viewed more long-term than even I, an old fellow."
"Heh heh, I can't say I'm scheming; my goals are simply straightforward. I just want to become stronger and don't want to be disturbed by other matters, whether it's money, power, or anything else. As for cultivation resources, I can rely on my own hands; there's no need to depend on others. So I see things a bit more clearly and simply." Ren Pingsheng was quite self-aware. He did not believe he could be compared to those old fellows who had lived for thousands of years.
The Great Chu Dynasty has a history of over ten thousand years, making it quite ancient compared to other lower-tier forces. After more than ten thousand years of development, its strength is formidable, and no one knows its depths. The Great Chu Sovereign, as the most esteemed person in the Great Chu Dynasty, possesses unimaginable power and resources.
To prevent issues from arising, there are regulations regarding the appointment of the Sovereign. Each Sovereign of the Great Chu Dynasty serves for fifty years; once that time is up, they must abdicate in favor of a worthy successor and enter the Elder Council for secluded cultivation. This is a mandatory rule that no one dares to defy due to the Elder Council's immense power.
The current Sovereign of the Great Chu Dynasty has been in power for forty-eight years and is approaching the time for the transfer of authority. Therefore, for quite some time now, the three princes have been openly and secretly vying for power. The next Sovereign will be chosen from among them.
The selection process involves assessing the strength, ability, and influence of the three princes.
Strength refers to their cultivation level; to become Sovereign, one cannot be too weak—at least a Martial Mastery level is required. As for ability, the Elder Council assigns specific tasks for them to complete; their speed and methods in accomplishing these tasks will determine each person's capability level. Influence is easier to explain; it measures personal charisma and whether they can garner support from more people.
Ultimately, a comprehensive evaluation will be conducted based on these three criteria, and the one with the highest evaluation will become the heir to the Sovereign Throne. Although this method has some issues along the way, it is generally suitable and has been passed down through generations.
As the time for the Sovereign's abdication draws nearer, all three princes are hastening to either win over supporters or build relationships. Each of them is managing their own network of connections, which serves as their guarantee for ascending to the Throne of the Nation.
Just like how Chu Mingxuan tried to win over Ren Pingsheng to strengthen his own power. One must understand that a genius like Ren Pingsheng could soon become a Martial Master Realm Martial Artist, which would be a significant boost for him. A Martial Master Realm Martial Artist is worth ten Perfect Realm Warriors.
This is also a test of influence; these supporters are not limited to those in the court but also include martial artists like Ren Pingsheng.
Among the three heirs, besides the Third Brother Chu Mingxuan known to Ren Pingsheng, there are the eldest Chu Minghao and the Second Brother Chu Minggao. However, the three share the same father but have different mothers. The current Sovereign has four children, of which only Chu Mingxuan and Chu Yanran share the same mother. As a female, Chu Yanran does not have the right to inherit the Sovereign's Throne.
As the eldest among the three, Chu Minghao naturally has the highest support. However, the other two are not inferior to him in other aspects, leading to a stalemate.
On this day, three individuals arrived at the Crown Prince's residence. If Ren Pingsheng were present, he would immediately recognize them; two of them were the Heavenly Evil Sect Young Master and Crimson Blood Hand Li Kun, whom he had encountered in Nanyun Forest. It was unclear why they had come here.
After about an hour, the three finally left, with a smile on the Heavenly Evil Sect Young Master's face. "Hehe, if this plan succeeds, not only will I win over a beauty, but I will also provide great support for our Evil Sect. At that time, Father will definitely look at me differently."
"Young Master, although this plan is good, I'm afraid that Chu Minghao won't put in much effort. He won't be foolish enough to work for us," Li Kun reminded him expressionlessly.
"Don't worry. Since we are here, we don't mind waiting a bit longer. If he wants to obtain the position of Sovereign, he will have to cooperate with us. With our significant support, he can say he is one step closer to success. He won't easily refuse."
"By the way, have you found any news about that other kid I asked you to investigate?" At this point, his expression twisted slightly as he clearly remembered how he had been severely injured and powerless at that time. He was here for revenge.
Thinking about revenge filled him with confidence. This time when he returned to the Evil Sect, not only had his injuries fully healed, but his cultivation had also advanced further. With various resources supporting him, he had become a Martial Mastery martial artist. That’s why he came to execute this plan while also seeking revenge.
"Young Master, that kid is named Ren Pingsheng; however, we still don't have specific news about him. We can't act openly here since it's too close to Great Chu Academy; we'll have to find another opportunity," Li Kun said.
"I see. Then let him live for now; let's focus on completing this plan first." The three continued their conversation as they slowly disappeared into the crowd.
"Your Highness, I just received a message from One," Han Feng respectfully handed over a letter in the study, his expression filled with surprise.
"Oh, One has sent news. It seems there is an urgent situation; otherwise, he wouldn't risk being discovered to send a message," Chu Mingxuan said, his eyes flashing as he immediately took the letter. One was an informant he had placed beside the Crown Prince for five or six years and had never been activated until now. The fact that he took the initiative to send a message was indeed surprising.
"I see. However, the changes in this matter are truly unexpected." Upon reading the contents of the letter, his expression shifted. He then leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes as if falling asleep. Han Feng understood that at this moment, Third Prince was deep in thought and did not dare to disturb him.
A moment later, he suddenly opened his eyes, a vague emotion flickering within them, as if he had made a decision. "The Throne of the Nation must be mine; no one can take it away."
He then instructed Han Feng with a few words about important matters before leaving alone. The letter turned to dust and vanished without a trace.
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, Chu Yanran visited once. After a brief gathering with Ren Pingsheng, she left. However, her expression did not seem particularly good.
It appeared she was either still worried about previous matters or had other troubles that she did not share with Ren Pingsheng. He did not pry into it, believing that she would speak when she was ready.
Throughout these ten days, Ren Pingsheng did not relax at all in his cultivation. He made some progress, but there was still a long way to go before breaking through the Warrior Realm. After previously advancing two levels in quick succession, it would be unlikely for him to break through again in such a short time.
For him, even if he wanted to break through, it would first be necessary to advance to the first level of the Soul Refinement Technique. Without breaking through the first level of the Soul Refinement Technique, his cultivation would forever remain stagnant. After ten days of effort, he had already consumed more than half of the gray cloud at the edge of his Sea of Consciousness.
He gradually sensed the craving and urgency for Soul Power within his Sea of Consciousness. It seemed that with just a bit more consumption, he would break through the first level of the Soul Refinement Technique. His earlier guess that consuming one gray cloud would lead to a breakthrough proved correct.
At the current rate of consumption by the Soul Whirlwind within his Sea of Consciousness, perhaps in another half month he would achieve that breakthrough. By then, he could focus entirely on his cultivation practice.
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