Sheng Fu

Chapter 1094 Never Before Had I Been So Open and Honest

Imperial Capital, Flying Dragon Terrace.

When Yuwen Jun arrived, he noticed that Xu Canghai was also there. He nodded in greeting before bowing slightly to the Emperor and asking, "May I ask what Your Majesty has summoned me for?"

The emperor crossed his legs, his face pale, and coldly snorted, "Your schemes are quite cunning and ruthless. Seeing me so badly injured, I wonder what you think?"

Yuwen Jun paused for a moment, then said, "Your Majesty's breakthrough in cultivation is truly a blessing for the human race."

"The process was just a little thrilling."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor immediately laughed angrily, "People almost died, and in your eyes, it's just a little dangerous?"

If Emperor Ling hadn't arrived in time, the Human Emperor would have already passed away.

Yuwen Jun lowered his head slightly and said demurely, "As the saying goes, good people are always blessed by heaven."

The Emperor rolled his eyes dismissively and said casually, "The matter of dealing with the remaining forces of the Purple Gold Alliance is entirely yours."

"how about?"

"Can you shoulder this great responsibility?"

Yuwen Jun didn't react for a moment and asked in confusion, "Why?"

"As far as I know, the Purple Gold Alliance has quite a few businesses. If we wipe them all out, it would be enough to enrich the national treasury. Your Majesty, are you not afraid that I will line my own pockets and secretly expand the Hengchang army if you entrust me with full authority?"

"This is a lucrative position; how can His Majesty trust me?"

The Purple Gold Alliance possesses the ability to secretly control the economic lifeline of the human race. Although Wan Xin has been killed in action, the Purple Gold Alliance's assets remain untouched.

The claim that a businessman is richer than a country is just boasting.

The Purple Gold Alliance is truly incredibly wealthy.

Such a huge amount of resources was entrusted to Yuwen Jun for disposal, and Yuwen Jun truly doubted that he had misheard.

The Emperor sat up again, leaned forward slightly, and looked at Yuwen Jun in a serious tone, saying, "The Ji family members are mostly talented and learned. If their property is confiscated, it will inevitably cause dissatisfaction among other aristocratic families."

"At that time, domestic affairs will become unstable."

"I really can't find a legitimate reason to target the Ji family."

"Even if they really did rebel, I can't produce any evidence of their rebellion, and I can't find a reason to silence the public."

"The new policy is a great undertaking for generations to come, but if we forcibly confiscate the property of powerful families in order to pave the way for it, then the new policy will lose its original meaning and will also scare away many talented people within the human race."

"It might even lead to the elite talents of the human race defecting to other races."

“But you are different. You are deeply loved by the people. The sound of reading in Hengchang Academy is enough to prove everything. No matter if you are smearing or forcibly seizing, as long as you take over the Ji family, no one will doubt your motives.”

"Furthermore, the Hengchang army has also made great contributions on the battlefield of the Divine Realm."

"Even if you deliberately do something that goes against your conscience and morality, the people of the world will still think of you as a person of high moral character."

"You're the one who has to take the blame."

"I can only act as a check and balance, I cannot take direct action. You must understand my predicament."

"As for the matter of embezzlement and bribery that you mentioned, as long as you don't go too far, I will choose to turn a blind eye. In fact, I can even split the assets left behind by the Purple Gold Alliance with you on a 60/40 basis."

"Anyway, you are going to build Hengchang Academy and support Hengchang Army. Everything you do is beneficial to the human race, and I will not nitpick with you over these matters."

"I have explained myself so clearly, you should understand now."

Yuwen Jun took a deep breath. In his memory, His Majesty the Human Emperor had never been so clear-headed. He hadn't expected him to be so open and honest this time. Even if Yuwen Jun had been corrupt and taken bribes, so what? As long as Hengchang Academy was built within the human realm, it would be a great undertaking that benefited the human race.

To put it bluntly, even if the meat is overcooked, it's still in the pot.

The Emperor continued, "This matter is also a decision I have made after careful consideration. No one but you can carry it out."

"But one thing is certain: the people of the Purple Gold Alliance must die."

"If the war goes badly in the future, the remaining forces of the Purple Gold Alliance may rise from the ashes, which will once again create a precarious situation in the internal affairs."

Having said all that, Yuwen Jun really couldn't find a reason to refuse.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, I am also a man of great principle," Yuwen Jun replied solemnly, cupping his hands in a respectful gesture.

The Emperor burst into hearty laughter, looking at Yuwen Jun with great admiration, and said loudly, "I admire your profound understanding of righteousness. In return, I will give you the Ziwei Blade."

"Your wife, Jing Peiyao, needs a divine weapon worthy of the Ziwei True Essence."

After speaking, the Human Emperor slightly moved his mind, and the space three feet away from Yuwen Jun's chest suddenly distorted, the Purple Star True Essence surged and bloomed, and a brand new weapon appeared before Yuwen Jun's eyes.

Upon seeing this incomparably powerful battle blade, even Yuwen Jun was momentarily dazzled and captivated.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yuwen Jun did not refuse and immediately put the knife into the Boundless Bracelet.

The Emperor stretched and looked into the distance, saying slowly, "Regarding the matter of dealing with the remaining forces of the Purple Gold Alliance, I can have Bai Xiaowei fully cooperate with you. His sword can also help you overcome obstacles."

"From this moment on, you are the one with real power within the human realm."

Such an honor is rare throughout history.

Yuwen Jun bowed again and replied, "Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty!"

Since the matter had come to this point, Yuwen Jun took the opportunity to ask, "My daughter Peiyao cultivates the Ziwei True Essence entirely through self-enlightenment. I hope Your Majesty can offer some guidance on this matter."

Although this request was extremely unreasonable, Yuwen Jun still made it.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor glanced at Yuwen Jun with disdain out of the corner of his eye, inwardly cursing, "That bastard's wolfish ambition is made no attempt to conceal it."

However, at this moment, the Emperor was truly unable to offer Jing Peiyao any guidance.

The Emperor said solemnly, "It is not that I am narrow-minded, but I do not know what methods women can use to cultivate the Purple Star True Essence."

"Everything depends on Jing Peiyao's own enlightenment."

"Men are Yang and women are Yin. Women who attempt to cultivate the Purple Star True Essence need the blessing of great fortune. As for what path they will take afterward, I do not know."

Yuwen Jun seemed to be deep in thought upon hearing this.

The matter of spiritual cultivation is inherently filled with many formidable obstacles and various bizarre mysteries.

If there were laws to follow, wouldn't all cultivators have the opportunity to stand at the pinnacle of the Great Dao?

"I'll go down and make arrangements right away." Yuwen Jun bowed and then crossed the void to leave this place.

After Yuwen Jun left, the Emperor smiled bitterly and said, "I feel that today's decision was exactly what Yuwen Jun wanted. I have made a huge loss without even realizing it."

Xu Canghai smiled brightly and said, "Now that Your Majesty is injured, it is the time for young people to charge into battle. Once they have achieved real merit, Your Majesty can..."

Upon hearing this, the emperor quickly waved his hand and laughed heartily, "I am not such a treacherous person."

Xu Canghai smiled without saying a word. Whether he believed the Emperor's words or not was another matter. As for how the great struggle would unfold, no one could predict.

Moreover, a new war is drawing ever closer...