Gao Wu: Traveling through the heavens in dreams, a professional rebel!

Chapter 217: Continuation of the fourth dream, the throne is vacant, and the martial arts world has been suppressed for sixty years.

What’s more, the whole world was in rebellion before, and most people were among those being purged.

Nowadays, everything is being revived and government affairs are busy. The remaining ministers are so busy that they have no time to think about anything.

However, as time went by, Lin Yaozu disappeared without a trace.

Although some ministers were suspicious, they dared not overstep the mark in the slightest as no one wanted to gamble with the nine clans.

Inside the palace, the remaining palace maids, concubines, eunuchs, etc. all spoke in unison and refused to mention Lin Yaozu's disappearance.

Just like that, one year... two years... three years...

In the blink of an eye, more than ten years have passed.

As time passed, the Wu Dynasty regained control of various states, and the former glory and order seemed to be slowly returning.

However, beneath this seemingly calm surface, undercurrents are surging.

Those remnants of the aristocratic families and sects who had luckily escaped Lin Yaozu's purge during the Great Purge.

Just like poisonous snakes hiding in the dark, they are dormant and growing stronger quietly.

Carefully avoiding the court's sight, he planned his future in the shadows.

Some hide in remote villages, while others blend into bustling cities, constantly accumulating strength and waiting for the opportunity to come again.

Their hearts are filled with hatred and ambition, and they long to rise again one day and regain their former glory and status.

In short, although the Wu Dynasty restored its former rule on the surface, it actually faced many hidden dangers.

The existence of the remnants of the aristocratic families is like a time bomb that may explode at any time and bring new crises to the Wu Dynasty.

However, when Lin Yaozu was still alive, these remnants would never dare to show up and could only hide in the shadows.

In this regard, the ministers remain vigilant at all times and strengthen supervision in various places to prevent those guys from causing trouble again.

Ten years... twenty years... thirty years... forty years...

In this way, year after year, Lin Yaozu never showed up. After learning that the emperor was missing, some court officials used various methods to completely hide the news.

After all, their own rights are based on the existence of the Wu Dynasty, social stability, and the fact that Lin Yaozu, the tyrant who personally suppressed the world, is still alive.

If the news were to leak out, the first people to suffer would be these high-ranking officials in the court.

As the beneficiaries of the old era, they will inevitably be liquidated if others want to take over.

However, after keeping it secret for twenty years, the news that Lin Yaozu had not appeared for sixty years finally spread throughout the dream world.

In a flash, the shocking news of the tyrant's disappearance swept across the entire dream world like a hurricane.

Every state, city and place was stunned by the sudden news, just like a huge rock thrown into a lake, causing ripples.

In the streets and alleys of a certain city, people gathered in groups of three or five, discussing this shocking news excitedly.

"This news is too scary! What should we do in the future?" said an anxious middle-aged man, his eyes full of worry.

"What are you afraid of? Maybe it's a good thing!"

A young man not far away retorted,
“Maybe new opportunities will arise!”

Hearing this, an old man took a puff of his pipe and retorted angrily.

"Humph, what do you know? The tyrant is gone! This is bound to cause a lot of trouble."

As he spoke, the old man sighed.

"I'm afraid the peaceful days we had before are going to be gone..."

On weekdays, ordinary people who are busy with their livelihoods also stopped what they were doing and joined the discussion.

Some were standing on the street, some were sitting outside shops, all expressing their opinions with great excitement.

"I think this matter is definitely not simple, and it may affect my life."

A woman selling vegetables said.

“Yeah, I hope it doesn’t get worse.” The next moment, the person shopping echoed.

In the fields and countryside, farmers put down their farm tools, sat together and talked about the news that had spread throughout the world.

There is a complex expression on his simple face, which shows both fear of the unknown and expectation for the future.

"What is going on? Will it affect our farming?"

A simple-minded farmer scratched his head.

"Who knows? But it doesn't feel good."

Another farmer sighed.

These grassroots people exchanged ideas in plain language and speculated on the possible impact of this news.

The wealthy businessmen were discussing countermeasures with frowns in their luxurious mansions.

They were worried that this news would affect their business and were thinking about how to deal with it.

"If this news is true, it will definitely have an impact. If things go wrong, the world will be in chaos!"

A wealthy businessman said worriedly.

"We have to find a way to deal with it quickly. We can't just sit there and wait for death."

The other wealthy businessman nodded.

And those rough men argued loudly in the tavern, expressing their opinions in bold language, and some even argued until their faces turned red because of different views.

"This is definitely a good opportunity. We can take advantage of it and do something big!"

A bearded man said loudly.

"You just rush in blindly. This could be a disaster!"

Another ruffian retorted.

The whole world seemed to be ignited by this news, and countless people were immersed in heated debates, unable to extricate themselves.

The impact of this news continued to spread like ripples.

The next day, the sun shone on the earth, but it did not bring much tranquility and peace.

Gradually, the remnants of the sect began to cautiously test the situation, like mice peeping in the dark, cautiously stretching out their whiskers and feeling the movements around them.

After a period of confirmation, the doubts in my heart gradually dissipated.

After knowing that Lin Yaozu would never appear again, those ambitions hidden in the dark suddenly burned up like flames that had been suppressed for a long time.

One force after another emerged, like mushrooms after a spring rain, making it difficult to keep up.

The White Lotus Sect uses a mysterious banner to preach illusory salvation and attract lost souls.

The Imperial Buddhist sect attempts to control people's faith with its solemn appearance and deceptive teachings.

The Anti-Wu Faction was filled with hatred towards the Wu Dynasty and vowed to overthrow the existing order.

In just a few days, the entire Wu Dynasty fell apart.

The former glory and unity are like fragile glass, shattered under the impact of these forces.

The flames of war quickly spread throughout the world, smoke filled the air everywhere, and the people fell into endless fear and pain.

Just like that, the Wu Dynasty, which had just regained its heyday, was once again drawn into the vortex of chaos.

The streets are no longer as lively and prosperous as they once were, but instead are dilapidated and desolate.

People fled everywhere, looking for a place to hide from the war.

The once peaceful countryside was also shrouded in the shadow of war, with farmland trampled and houses burned down.

(End of this chapter)