Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 756: Chapter 305 All the Ministers are in a Deadly Battle_2

Concerning the losses of over a hundred thousand people, it was not light.

Suddenly, the message on the Star-picking Order made Cheng Yuxiao’s brows instantly furrow—it was sent by Elder Peng.

It was due to the sudden arrival of the Tianyang Star Lord.

Elder Peng had already entered the main building of the Dachen Star-picking Tower, constantly on guard, ready to counterattack at any sign of abnormality from the Tianyang Star Lord.

But what surprised State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao was, what was the Tianyang Star Lord doing in the palace at this time?

Theoretically, even if the Tianyang Star Lord had killed the Qian’an Emperor, it would have been useless.

However, hypothetically speaking, if the Tianyang Star Lord had really killed the Qian’an Emperor, it would indeed be a good thing!

But obviously, the Tianyang Star Lord would not do such a thing!

If he really wanted to assassinate the emperor, twenty years ago, Tianyang Star Hall and Cangming Star Hall would have jointly invaded the Great Chen Imperial Palace!

It wouldn’t have dragged on until now!

Then...

Suddenly, State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao thought of a possibility!

The next moment, Cheng Yuxiao gave a few instructions and then quickly flew toward Yangjiang County, needing to immediately return to Wanyi!

Even though Cheng Yuxiao wanted to teleport back to Wanyi, he had to abide by the transfer rules of the Star-picking Tower.

From the main building of the Star-picking Tower, one could teleport to any branch, but teleporting back from a branch had to follow a sequence—first from the branch in Pill State to the main building of the Da Chen Star-picking Tower.

By the time Cheng Yuxiao had made his way back, it was already 15 minutes later.

Stepping out from the main building of the Da Chen Star-picking Tower, State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao adjusted his breath and took a Pill for some recovery, and then transformed into starlight, heading directly to the Wanyi Palace.

In the past, when Cheng Yuxiao came to visit, he just stopped outside the palace gate and let it be announced.

In this regard, the previous Cheng Yuxiao was very particular about the etiquette between the emperor and his ministers.

He could land anywhere within the palace, but doing so could make the Qian’an Emperor feel insecure, so every visit, he would arrive at the palace gate and await authorization before entering.

But this time, considering the actions of this foolish emperor, State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao chose to directly enter the palace.

From afar, Cheng Yuxiao detected the auras of both the Tianyang Star Lord and the foolish emperor in the Hezheng Hall, and his starlight headed for the hall.

But before he could land, a figure suddenly appeared in the void, blocking Cheng Yuxiao.

”State Preceptor, bursting directly into the palace without announcement, isn’t that going too far?” it was the Eighth Tier old steward from within the palace.

”Old steward, 60,000 civilians in Yangjiang County have died tragically, and hundreds of thousands nearly sacrificed. I come here on behalf of these hundreds of thousands of civilians to demand an explanation from His Majesty,” Cheng Yuxiao did not back down, and as he took a step forward, the Nine Bright Chime appeared.

The old steward was silent for a long while before he spoke softly, ”His Majesty has his difficulties, please calm down, State Preceptor. Is it just to speak?”

”Do you think I would actually commit regicide, old steward?” Cheng Yuxiao chuckled coldly. ”Or has His Majesty done something so intolerable that I, as the State Preceptor, cannot accept?”

The old steward glanced back in the direction of the Hezheng Hall, ”State Preceptor, harmony between emperor and minister is beneficial to the nation!”

After saying this, the old steward stepped aside, ”State Preceptor, one more thing, you may ask, but if detrimental to His Majesty, even if my blood splatters five steps, I will not back down!”

Cheng Yuxiao nodded slightly, and immediately, holding the Nine Bright Chime, he approached Hezheng Hall.

Inside Hezheng Hall, the Qian’an Emperor and the Tianyang Star Lord were talking and laughing, both with smiling faces, indicating enjoyable communication.

Seeing Cheng Yuxiao arrive, the Tianyang Star Lord slightly bowed to Cheng Yuxiao and then slightly bowed to the Qian’an Emperor, saying, ”Since State Preceptor Cheng is here, my matters with His Majesty are concluded, hence I shall take my leave.”

At this point, the Tianyang Star Lord glanced at the stern-faced Cheng Yuxiao and added, ”If His Majesty needs anything, just let me know, I will be here in a blink of an eye.”

”Star Lord, take care.”

”Goodbye.”

The next moment, the Tianyang Star Lord stepped into the stars, turning into starlight and leaving, but before leaving, he cast a meaningful glance at Cheng Yuxiao, his eyes holding a hint of triumph.

”Your Majesty, I have a matter that requires Your Majesty’s response...”

”State Preceptor, please take a seat first!”

”Your Majesty, this matter!”

”State Preceptor, please take a seat first!”

The Qian’an Emperor firmly pointed to a seat, asking Cheng Yuxiao to sit down, then switched the tea with a new pot, personally brewing it for Cheng Yuxiao, but Cheng Yuxiao had no intention of drinking tea; his only desire now was to reprimand this foolish emperor and strip his power!

But the Qian’an Emperor did not give Cheng Yuxiao a chance to speak, instead taking up the teacup and saying, ”State Preceptor, it has been quite some time since we last sat idly like this.”

”Idle sitting?”

Cheng Yuxiao chuckled coldly, ”When have I had the time to sit idly?

I also want to ask Your Majesty, why would you betray and sell out the country while I fought battles on the front lines?”

Hearing this, the Qian’an Emperor did not get angry, just smiled, ”State Preceptor, I have a question, please answer it.”

”State Preceptor, do you think your current Da Chen National Taoist Institute, compared to the Lingji Star Hall, compared to the Tianyang Star Hall, is any different?” the Qian’an Emperor asked.

”Of course there are differences...”

”But in my eyes, there is no difference!” the Qian’an Emperor interrupted Cheng Yuxiao once again, declaring plainly, ”The previous National Taoist Institute was my National Taoist Institute, it was my Imperial Guard’s base.

The current National Taoist Institute, just like the previous Lingji Star Hall and Tianyang Star Hall, almost seems to tower above me.

State Preceptor, do you know that no matter how powerful the Lingji Star Hall and the Tianyang Star Hall were, there was still the National Taoist Institute to contend with them!

Whether it be the Lingji Star Lord or the Tianyang Star Lord, they are all outsiders.

However, State Preceptor, your renown in our Great Chen has already far surpassed mine!

So, many ministers, including those from the Galaxy Battlefield’s Three Kings and Seven Marquis, have petitioned, claiming the State Preceptor harbors intentions to establish his own sovereignty!”

Cheng Yuxiao’s eyes immediately bulged, he harbored intentions to establish his own sovereignty!

This was simply...

”State Preceptor, don’t be quick to anger, please try to think from my position. If you were in my place, wouldn’t you think the same way?

Now even my imperial edicts cannot enter the National Taoist Institute!

Peng Tiesheng even had the audacity to say that even if I went, I wouldn’t be able to enter the National Taoist Institute!

Is this still my National Taoist Institute?

Is this still my royal soil?

I request the State Preceptor to answer me!” the Qian’an Emperor demanded.

Initially, Cheng Yuxiao was stumped by the Qian’an Emperor’s question, but he quickly recovered!

”Your Majesty, instead of reflecting on your actions, you shift the blame onto me, a minister who has fought for the nation. Where is the justice in that?”

”State Preceptor, I have a second question. Why has my title of Emperor gone unresolved for twenty years?

To the extent that today, the Galaxy Commander Mansion only knows of the Great Chen’s State Preceptor, unaware of the Great Chen’s Emperor. How would the State Preceptor explain this?” the demeanor of Qian’an Emperor turned sharp, and his question became an accusation.

”Isn’t Your Majesty aware of why the title of Emperor was stripped from you?”

”As a minister, shouldn’t I be resolving the worries of my emperor?” the Qian’an Emperor retorted!

”Your Majesty, I am also striving. According to the plan, within three to five years, I should be able to restore your title as Emperor of Da Chen!”

”Plan!”

The Qian’an Emperor scoffed coldly, ”It’s no longer needed. I have already resolved it myself!

Whether it be the title of Emperor of Da Chen, the Seventh Tier Upper Earth Origin Star Pattern needed for my breakthrough, or the balance needed in the court affairs, I have sorted them all out!” In the midst of speaking, the Qian’an Emperor suddenly burst into laughter.

”Resolved?” Cheng Yuxiao’s gaze suddenly trembled, astonishment apparent in his eyes.

”Do you doubt it?”

”Please enlighten me, Your Majesty!” Cheng Yuxiao’s voice trembled.

”The Tianyang Star Lord will soon restore my title as Emperor of Great Chen and return to the Galaxy Commander Mansion! Also, the Seventh Tier Upper Earth Origin Star Pattern, the Tianyang Star Lord has also given it to me!

Once all this is completed, I shall designate the Tianyang Star Hall as the national hall!

Just like the previous Lingji Star Hall!”

”Your Majesty!”

Cheng Yuxiao suddenly stood up with a shout.

Just as Cheng Yuxiao stood up, the hunched figure of the old steward emerged, looking to protect the Qian’an Emperor, but was pushed away by the emperor himself, his palm suddenly revealing a dazzling jade seal!

”Regicide, does he dare?”

”Your Majesty, all your ministers are engaged in deadly battles, how can you invite a thief into your home!”

”Where does the State Preceptor get this idea! Twenty years ago, the Lingji Star Hall rode over our Great Chen for hundreds, thousands of years. How much difference would one more Tianyang Star Hall make?” the Qian’an Emperor argued strongly!

”Your Majesty!”

Suddenly, Cheng Yuxiao looked at the Qian’an Emperor then turned his head back towards the direction where the Tianyang Star Lord had disappeared, furiously demanding, ”Your Majesty, what exactly did you give up to receive such promises from the Tianyang Star Lord!”

When he asked this, Cheng Yuxiao’s voice trembled!

Because he thought of an extremely terrifying possibility!

The Qian’an Emperor stood hands behind his back, walking to the window, posing as if pointing at mountains and rivers, then blandly said, ”Not much, just half!

The State Preceptor holds four parts and yet hasn’t managed to achieve this.

The Tianyang Star Lord, with just half, has managed it!

State Preceptor, would you say this transaction was worthwhile?”

The next instant, the blood drained from National Master Cheng Yuxiao’s face, his expression becoming utterly desolate!