Poverty

Chapter 1865 Request Your Majesty to Die

The Grand Imperial Martial Arts Competition concluded, with Li Yanchu emerging victorious and becoming famous throughout the capital.

For a time, the name Li Yanchu spread like wildfire throughout the capital, causing quite a stir among the major families.

No one has ever dominated the martial arts competition and won the championship.
Thirty-six consecutive wins represent the highest honor!

Li Yanchu continued his cultivation in Fengya Palace as usual, practicing his martial arts and occasionally going to Jingjie to meet with Fang Youqing and other women. He lived a rather leisurely life.

The storms and turmoil in the outside world, and the undercurrents between the major families, seemed to have no effect on him.

However, a major conspiracy is brewing in the imperial capital.

After the grand court assembly, those aristocratic families remained in the imperial capital.

According to past practice, they would disperse, but now even the imperial families from the most distant universe have not left.

At first, only a few people joined forces, but gradually, many imperial families and noble clans began to form alliances.

The Grand Tutor, the Imperial Preceptor, and others all sensed something unusual, but when they tried to report to Shao Hongjun, he was always in seclusion.

Grand Tutor Gu Xiuyuan and Imperial Preceptor Shang Rongjun were somewhat worried about this.

Shang Rongjun said, "His Majesty is in seclusion and does not see outsiders, but the aristocratic families in the capital have not dispersed, as if they are brewing something."

Gu Xiuyuan's expression was solemn: "A storm is brewing! I originally thought that recommending Li Yanchu would make these imperial families and noble clans restrain their other improper thoughts, but now it seems that no matter what the outcome of the Grand Court Martial Arts Competition is, they have already reached a consensus among themselves."

Shang Rongjun said, "Some people can't stand being alone."

Gu Xiuyuan said, "His Majesty recognized a stranger as his adopted son and then pushed him out to perform martial arts at the Grand Court Assembly, where he overpowered all the other heroes. These aristocratic families in the capital may be dissatisfied, and some who were originally neutral have also joined the previous scheme."

Shang Rongjun said, "Your Majesty's vision is indeed excellent. Li Yanchu broke the record in the Grand Assembly's martial arts demonstration and will surely become a great man in the future. On the contrary, these aristocratic families in the capital have long become freaks and cannot tolerate the growth of outstanding young people."

Gu Xiuyuan said, "In any case, we need to keep a close eye on things in the near future."

Shang Rongjun said, "Don't worry, I don't think they would dare to go too far."

However, they clearly underestimated the scheme behind the imperial families' gathering in the capital.

.........

On this day, the Mohists suddenly led their followers to the imperial palace.

The imperial guards who were protecting the palace initially wanted to stop them, but their expressions changed drastically when they saw the coffin that the Mo family was carrying.

An unparalleled imperial might emanated from the black coffin, sending chills down one's spine.

This is an imperial coffin!
The ancient land has seen dozens of emperors. Except for a few whose remains were lost, the rest of the emperors were buried in their respective families.

The appearance of the imperial coffin signified that something big was about to happen, so the imperial guards naturally dared not obstruct it.

Carrying a coffin into the palace was something that had never happened before in the old land.

Not only the Mohists, but soon streaks of light also broke through the air and arrived.

The Imperial Guard leader, Guleyun, narrowed his eyes and his face turned extremely ugly.

"The Gongshu family, the Baili family, the Changsun family, the Qi family..."

He watched in disbelief as powerful figures from imperial families appeared one after another, each carrying a black coffin from which imperial might emanated.

"Why are they bringing here so many corpses of emperors? What do they want to do?"

A storm raged in Guleyun's heart.

He blocked the path of these imperial families and said in a deep voice, "You are all elders of the Immortal Dynasty and descendants of the Great Emperor. What is your intention in bringing a coffin into the palace today?"

At this moment, the elders of these imperial families did not take a mere commander of the Imperial Guard seriously at all.

The Mo family elder said coldly, "You dare to block the imperial coffin? Get out of the way! We are going to see His Majesty."

Gu Leyun said with a stern face, "His Majesty is currently in seclusion and does not see outsiders. He has not held court for many days. If you wish to have an audience, you must wait for a summons. To barge into the palace so rashly, do you intend to rebel?"

Gu Leyun led his people in an attempt to block these imperial families and noble clans, but on this day, all the imperial families and noble clans arrived, and the elders of those families did not take Gu Leyun seriously at all.

Seeing that Gu Leyun dared to step forward to resist, they shouted, "He is just a minor commander, yet he dares to block the imperial coffin! The Immortal Dynasty is not Shao Hongjun's personal domain, but a foundation painstakingly established by successive emperors. Retreat at once!"

As everyone shouted in unison, Guleyun also felt immense pressure.

It cannot be stopped; imperial families and aristocratic clans are the cornerstones upon which the old land was built.

Not to mention these imperial coffins, even the powerful figures from various races could crush Gu Leyun to death if they pressed down on him. Moreover, the imperial majesty of those emperors made Gu Leyun unable to muster any will to resist.

But he was Shao Hongjun's confidant, and he still fought hard to resist.

At this moment, the numerous imperial coffins simultaneously exuded imperial might, causing Gu Leyun's expression to change drastically. He could barely stand, and the imperial guards behind him parted like flowing water, unable to withstand the terrifying pressure.

The Imperial Guards were also the Imperial Guards of the Immortal Dynasty, not just Shao Hongjun's personal Imperial Guards. Many of them were scions of imperial families, so naturally they wouldn't fight to the death at this moment.

Under the emperor's might, the crowd dispersed to both sides like a tide, leaving only Guleyun all alone.

Guleyun was under immense pressure, and his back was soaked with sweat.

He had been in charge of the Imperial Guards for many years and had never encountered a situation like this before. The words "forced abdication" flashed through Gu Leyun's mind.

A patriarch of an imperial family coldly said, "Get out of here immediately! This is a great disrespect!"

The imperial coffin behind him exuded imperial might, making Gu Leyun feel suffocated.

Gu Leyun slammed his spear into the ground and said coldly, "If you want to break into the palace today, you'll have to step over me first!"

With just himself and his gun, he exuded the aura of a thousand troops.

It is truly astonishing that a person could remain undeterred in the face of the overwhelming imperial power emanating from numerous imperial coffins.

"ridiculous."

Suddenly, a sharp voice came from the crowd. The speaker was an elder of the Xuanyuan family. He raised his hand and attacked Gu Leyun.

His action was like a signal, and more than a dozen clan elders joined forces to attack Guleyun.

Gu Leyun raised his aura to its peak and swung his spear to defend, but as more and more aristocratic elders joined the fray, he could not hold on any longer. His armor shattered and his spear nearly broke.

Soon, Gu Leyun knelt on the ground. Faced with the suppression of the Emperor's Coffin, he could not exert his strength. On the contrary, the auras of these elders of the Emperor's family were greatly enhanced by the Emperor's Coffin.

This force was so powerful that it severely injured Guleyun, the commander of the Imperial Guards, in a short period of time.

Guleyun insisted on getting up and said in a deep voice, "I will not retreat!"

He roared, veins bulging on his neck, his blood surging, and he charged forward again with his spear. But countless divine powers pressed down on Gu Leyun, and he was quickly severely injured.

At that moment, a figure suddenly appeared from the side and narrowly saved Gu Leyun.

Gu Leyun was extremely weak, covered in blood. Turning his head, he saw that the person who had saved him was none other than Grand Tutor Gu Xiuyuan.

Gu Leyun said, "Grand Tutor."

Gu Xiuyuan said in a deep voice, "The general's loyalty is evident, but we must not make unnecessary sacrifices."

Gu Leyun glared angrily: "Does the Grand Tutor also intend to join them in rebellion?"

Gu Xiuyuan shook his head and said, "How could I join these traitors in rebellion? But today's situation is beyond our control."

At this moment, a group of important court officials, dressed in purple robes, appeared in the imperial city.

Some of these people were loyal to Shao Hongjun, while others had intricate connections with powerful families, and some were even born into imperial clans.

The imperial family was the foundation of the old empire, and the attitudes of these important officials were quite ambiguous.

They didn't make a move, but simply said, "Please show yourself, Your Majesty."

Guleyun felt a chill run down his spine and his hair stand on end.

He could accept the imperial families' impeachment and remonstrances, but the sudden defection of these high-ranking officials left him somewhat bewildered.

His hands and feet were ice-cold. This extremely brave general was now somewhat unable to see the situation on the field. He felt an immense pressure pressing down on him, and the entire Old Land seemed to be about to undergo a tremendous change.

Gu Xiuyuan pulled Gu Leyun away, not stopping the imperial families from leaving.

Imperial families and powerful clans flocked into the palace, accompanied by a group of high-ranking officials.

They stormed into the palace and arrived at the palace where Shao Hongjun was in seclusion. Someone shouted, "Your Majesty, please come out!"

His voice was quickly met with a response, and the voices of the crowd rose up in unison, like a torrent, powerful and unstoppable.

Li Yanchu was also startled by the sound. He was in Fengya Palace and felt a strong aura. He was immediately shaken and rushed over.

When he arrived, he was greatly surprised to see the old local gentry carrying a coffin, surrounded by civil and military officials.

There's something incredible about him.

"Is this a coup?" Li Yanchu asked in surprise.

Soon, the heavy door to Shao Hongjun's secluded retreat slowly opened, and a towering figure appeared.

Shao Hongjun was not wearing a dragon robe, but was dressed simply. This former emperor said calmly, "You have come with an imperial coffin. What is your purpose?"

An elder from an old imperial clan said in a deep voice, "I have heard that His Majesty not only adopted a man from another region as his son, but also intends to appoint him as the crown prince and let him succeed to the throne. Is this true?"

As soon as this statement came out, there was an uproar.

Many powerful figures from the old lands, unaware of the situation, had long sensed something amiss, but the direct attack by the imperial clan still surprised them.

A look of doubt appeared in Gu Xiuyuan's eyes. These imperial families would never storm the palace for such a matter. This was just a pretext. Although it was a matter of the royal family, it was a matter of attacking their hearts.

Shao Hongjun said in a deep voice: "That's right. Li Yanchu is my adopted son. He won first place in the martial arts competition at the Grand Assembly. As you all saw, his talent and comprehension are far beyond what others can match. I intend to make him the crown prince so that he can take over the throne of the old land in the future. What's wrong with that?"

Although Shao Hongjun knew that everyone was using this as a pretext to launch an attack, he did not back down.

As a great emperor, he naturally possessed his majesty. As soon as he finished speaking, his aura overwhelmed the many elders of the imperial clan present.

Another elder of the imperial clan coldly said, "The Grand Court Martial Arts Tournament has many taboos and restrictions, and it doesn't mean anything. It's good that His Majesty dares to admit it now, saving a lot of trouble. Establishing an outsider as heir is not in accordance with the rules of the old land. His Majesty is immoral, so we have come to pay our respects."

Shao Hongjun waved his hand: "There's no need for such hypocritical words. You've come to force me to abdicate because I'm injured. Why bother with these high-sounding reasons and drag others into this?"

An elder of the imperial clan who had spoken earlier said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty is mistaken. Your Majesty has failed in governing the country. We are beset by powerful enemies abroad and internal turmoil. The world is in turmoil. Today, we beg Your Majesty to sacrifice yourself to stabilize the situation."

These words caused an uproar. Li Yanchu, who was listening nearby, was also shocked. "Your Majesty, please die! They are rebelling!"

However, the mention of the Old Earth Great Dao in everyone's conversation puzzled Li Yanchu. After a moment of contemplation, he wondered in surprise, "The Old Earth Emperors rotate so quickly, could it be that they all sacrificed themselves to maintain the stability of the Old Earth?"

Shao Hongjun remained calm and composed, saying, "The Great Dao of the Old Earth is unstable. When it is time to mend the heavens and the earth, I will naturally go. But you who have come here today to coerce us and plot treason are nothing but a bunch of rebellious ministers."

His gaze swept coldly across the field, but all the familiar faces were now icy indifferent.

Shao Hongjun knew that at this moment, the slightest carelessness could lead to disaster.

"Someone is secretly orchestrating this!" Many people flashed through Shao Hongjun's mind, but he immediately dismissed them all. These people wouldn't dare to do something so big.

"Who exactly is behind this?"

Shao Hongjun pondered to himself.

There are indeed precedents of the Great Emperor mending the heavens in the Old Land, but those were all during times when the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth in the Old Land faced a major crisis.

Throughout history, great emperors have risked their lives to save others, and their noble character is truly admirable.

Shao Hongjun knew that a huge conspiracy was brewing behind the scenes. Many imperial families and clans had brought out the imperial coffins at this time. It was impossible without someone working together.

The numerous imperial clans and noble families unanimously declared, "Your Majesty, please accept your fate!"

The court officials, both civil and military, also spoke up, "Your Majesty, please accept your fate!"

Shao Hongjun smiled and said, "Over the years, I have neither made any great achievements nor any major mistakes, yet I still cannot gain your approval."

Shao Hongjun chuckled self-deprecatingly, then his smile faded, and he said in a deep voice, "You want me to die, but what if I refuse?"

An elder of the imperial clan said in a deep voice, "Countless emperors have sacrificed themselves one after another, so that our land may prosper today. If Your Majesty seeks to preserve your territory for personal gain, we ask the emperors to punish you."

At this moment, the might of the Great Emperor emanated from each of the imperial coffins, their powerful aura pressing down directly on Shao Hongjun!

Everything around Shao Hongjun was reduced to dust and vanished without a trace, even the imperial palace where he lived was reduced to nothingness in an instant!

This is a grave offense, a great disrespect!

The two sides quickly became hostile and completely broke off relations.

Li Yanchu was also extremely surprised at this moment.

Shao Hongjun's eyes were like torches, and his profound cultivation made his aura extremely powerful, allowing him to resist the power of many imperial coffins on his own.

Shao Hongjun said in a deep voice: "I suppose you don't dare to do such a big thing. Who is it that wants me to transform the heavens and mend the sky? Why don't you step forward?"

But after he finished speaking, no one appeared.
But the elders of the imperial clans all said in unison:
"Your Majesty, please accept your death!"