Chapter 285: Chapter 222 – A Casual Remark Turns
Prophetic; Someone Will Invite Me – Third Update
Translator: 549690339
Wang Bo’an struggled to hide his anger.
He never expected Pei Xuanjing to admit everything so plainly.
The demise of the Shenxiao Sect!
When placed in front of others, this might just be a topic for discussion.
But, when spoken in front of Pei Xuanjing, especially in light of what he had just proposed, it was undoubtedly a kind of admonition or perhaps a warning, a threat!
“If you know, what of it?” Pei Xuanjing’s voice was still as calm as ever. But it was infused with a confidence that others would struggle to understand.
Of course, he understood Wang B0’an’s implication, but he didn’t care. He responded with a calm gaze to the man in front of him, who was almost as powerful as Zhao Baiyang, the leader of the Mire Sect. His demeanor wasn’t oppressive, but simply confident.
Even Wang Bo’an was somewhat taken aback by the confidence in his eyes. He didn’t understand why the other man was so self-assured.
“Today, I have finally understood the words said by Ning King just before his death!” said Wang Bo’an with an indescribable look in his eyes.
In the past when Pei Xuanjing assassinated Ning King Zhu Chenhao, Wang was there.
Pei Xuanjing had wanted to kill Zhu for the sake of ending his reign of chaos.
However, Zhu condemned Pei Xuanjing’s insincerity. He argued that if Pei Xuanjing’s ambitions ever clashed with the people’s, then Pei Xuanjing would inevitably become a great thief, causing chaos in the world.
At that time, Wang B0’an thought Pei Xuanjing was ruthless, but he also pitied the Great Ming imperial court for not being able to utilize such a talented man.
Unexpectedly, Zhu’s words turned out to be prophetic. Today, Pei Xuanjing was indeed taking the actions Zhu had predicted.
“Throwing the world into chaos? That’s too grand a title; I don’t see myself as being worthy of it,” Pei Xuanjing said as he lightly shook his head.
He believed that his ambitions were different from Chenhao’s. Outside of his own interests, his plans were partly to fight for opportunities for ordinary people.
If Ning King Zhu Chenhao had successfully seized power, for the common people and the martial artists, all that would have changed was the face of the emperor. Ultimately, it would make no real difference.
However, Pei Xuanjing was certain of one thing: if his plans were successful, he could at least give ordinary martial artists and people a fair opportunity.
Sometimes, people don’t achieve much in life not because they lack ability, but because they never got a fair opportunity to fight for their goals.
The current officials were incapable of creating such opportunities.
Just for this reason alone, Pei Xuanjing firmly believed that he was significantly better than them.
Moreover, if his plan went smoothly, Pei Xuanjing had faith that it wouldn’t cause too much upheaval. Everything would be completed quietly, without leading to much bloodshed.
“I don’t understand why you are so confident!” Wang Bo’an shook his head.
The imperial succession has always been a significant matter. Given the precedent set by the Shenxiao Sect two hundred years ago, the Great Ming imperial court or the royal family would never allow such a situation to occur.
“At this point, no one can stop me,” Pei Xuanjing spoke resolutely.
As for their planned takeover, it was already far beyond their prediction that they could keep it hidden until today.
After all, when it comes to a matter as significant as the succession of the throne, even if they concealed their plans deeply, they couldn’t evade the sharp eyes of those who were paying attention.
So far, the preparations of their six factions were almost complete. The players were already in place, and it was too late for anyone who got wind of their plot to stop them.
The Shenxiao Sect had once secretly wooed the True Martial Sect and others to plot their course, but in fact, they never truly trusted these allies, and their plot leaked too early, causing a backlash from the Great Ming imperial court.
The dual threat was not as fortunate as Pei Xuanjing. At the time, despite the imperial court being on shaky grounds and the emperor on the brink of death, they still had the strength to destroy the Shenxiao Sect.
But times have changed, the old emperor is dead, and a new one is yet to ascend the throne.
Currently, the once-unified Civil Official Group was completely divided into two factions, at odds over the issue of accession to the throne, and could hardly reconcile their differences.
Moreover, not only the Civil Official Group, but even the Noble Officials among the royal family are deeply involved in this, betting on their future.
After all, there’s no one who doesn’t want to take advantage of the Dragon’s Merit.
Therefore, even if they knew about Pei Xuanjing’s intentions, it would be very difficult for them to put aside their differences.
“Do you think that at this time the two gentlemen cannot put aside their prejudices and deal with you first?” Wang B0’an asked.
Why couldn’t they join forces to deal with Pei Xuanjing, who threatened both their interests? Pei Xuanjing raised an irreconcilable question: “Put aside prejudices, join forces to deal with me?”
“Ha ha, well then I would like to know. After putting aside prejudices, which candidate should they support for the throne? Can the new emperor guarantee that there won’t be a settling of accounts after the autumn harvest?”
As soon as this statement came out, Wang Bo’an felt a chill in his heart, realizing that Pei Xuanjing was right.
It needs to be clear that throughout history, though the rewards for the Dragon’s Merit are great, it is also the most dangerous.
Now that both sides are fighting over the succession of the new emperor to the point of life and death, they stand against each other.
Even if they wanted to collaborate again to deal with Pei Xuanjing, which side should back off?
Who can guarantee that after today’s compromise and expulsion of Pei Xuanjing, the new emperor who ascends the throne will not settle scores with officials who were originally not supportive?
No one could guarantee it!
Hence, even if they knew about Pei Xuanjing’s ambitions, they would find it hard to set aside their differences.
Pei Xuanjing added, “In my opinion, this current stalemate may require an external force to break it. Perhaps by then, I won’t have to say anything, and people will invite me in voluntarily.”
There is a saying: Heretics deserve death more than infidels do.
According to the analysis of Pei Xuanjing and Bai Xiaosheng and others, these Civil Official Groups, after realizing their differences were irreconcilable, would definitely try to eliminate each other.
Even if they received the news that Pei Xuanjing was intervening, they would still regard the other side as an eternal enemy.
Even then, to eliminate their rivals, inviting Pei Xuanjing and others to enter might not be a bad choice.
After all, Pei Xuanjing and his associates were outsiders, and couldn’t compete with their inherent advantages.
To use external forces to eliminate internal enemies was almost as easy as picking something up off the ground for these Civil Officials.
After all, they had been doing exactly that for thousands of years..