Being a talent in the Chusheng Demon Sect

Chapter 501: Using the Crown Prince to Command Officials!
The absolute power that had governed the Daoist court for hundreds of years has vanished.

On this day, the entire city of Tianwu was plunged into great turmoil, and the order issued by Emperor Jiayou before summoning his officials became the final imperial decree:

[Order the Imperial City Guard to impose a city-wide martial law]

This imperial edict, originally intended by Emperor Jiayou to disperse the power of the Imperial City Guard and facilitate its easy suppression, has now become a golden brand for Lü Yang.

After all, Emperor Jiayou and the Three Dukes went into seclusion without leaving a single word, so naturally the imperial edicts issued before their seclusion were used as the standard for reference. Not to mention that just before his seclusion, he praised Lü Yang in front of all the civil and military officials, calling him "loyal and devoted to the country," so what else is there to say?

The greater good lies with Lü Yang.

On this day, all the incense gods under the jurisdiction of the Imperial City Guard came out and began to detain officials of the Capital Astronomical Bureau who were "suspected of assassinating Emperor Jiayou" in various parts of the city.

Meanwhile, in Tianwu City, inside the Crown Prince's residence.

Emperor Jiayou's eldest son, the current Crown Prince Wu Longxing, paced back and forth in the study, his face filled with confusion and fear about the future.

"How could this happen? How could this happen?"

After the emperor's father was assassinated, the three dukes went into seclusion.

This was originally a rather pleasant-sounding statement, but when the Crown Prince of Longxing learned the details of the assassination attempt, he almost rolled his eyes and fainted.

the reason is simple:
"The assassin shouted 'It's for me!' as he attacked?"

Upon receiving the secret message from the palace eunuch, Crown Prince Longxing was utterly dumbfounded. He then immediately burst into a tirade: "Someone is definitely trying to harm me!"
"Your Highness, Your Highness. The Imperial City Guards have arrived!" A court eunuch hurried into the study, his voice urgent.

Upon hearing this, Crown Prince Longxing's face immediately darkened: "What does that demonic dragon mean? Does it really think that I secretly colluded with the Jiangbei Demonic Sect to send someone to assassinate Father Emperor?"

Behind his seemingly tough attitude was an undisguised panic. After all, it was the assassin's own words, and whether true or false, it would bring him enormous trouble. At the very least, Emperor Jiayou's other sons and his "good brothers" would definitely want to pin the blame on him!
Upon realizing this, Crown Prince Longxing gritted his teeth and walked outside.

Meanwhile, outside the Crown Prince's residence.

More than 80% of the worshippers from the Imperial City Guard have gathered here. Not only the Crown Prince's residence, but even the surrounding streets and alleys have been completely cleared.

At the very front stood Lü Yang, looking dignified.

What do you want to do?!

At the gates of the Crown Prince's residence, two streaks of light descended, revealing themselves to be the Junior Guardian and Junior Tutor of the current dynasty. Their gazes toward Lü Yang were filled with doubt and wariness.
"Betraying the Crown Prince's residence, are you demon cultivators trying to rebel?!"

Upon hearing this, Lü Yang narrowed his eyes slightly but did not reply.

The next second, Xiao Shan, the demon cultivator who had been standing behind Lü Yang, stepped forward and coldly asked, "Why are you two here at this moment?"

"According to the martial law decree issued by Lord Du Huan, all officials who participated in the court assembly this time are suspected of assassinating His Majesty. Until the matter is clarified, they must remain in their residences and await further instructions. Why did you two act on your own and come to the Crown Prince's residence? What is your purpose?"

"You! Presumptuous!"

Junior Guardian Li Tai'an's face showed anger, and he understood Xiao Shan's implication: that they were also suspected of assassination and that they had ulterior motives for coming to the Crown Prince's residence.

In an instant, an official position appeared.

[Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince]

His official position triggered the blessing of the "Immortal Kingdom's Dao Laws," and his perfect Foundation Establishment stage status dominated the entire scene. His five supernatural powers shone like the rising sun, seemingly ready to erupt at any moment.

But the next second—

"Boom!"

Xiao Shan appeared calm and composed, his body radiating a divine light of incense. Although he had no supernatural powers, his status had been elevated to the peak of Foundation Establishment. Behind him, several leaders of the Imperial City Guard also released their auras, all of them being peak Foundation Establishment level incense deities!
Although the difference between the incense god and the true foundation-building perfection is huge.

If a real fight broke out, Xiao Shan and the others would definitely not be enough to kill Li Tai'an alone, but if it was just a standoff, these incense gods were still quite intimidating.

"Lord Junior Guardian, please do not obstruct the Imperial City Guard's investigation."

Xiao Shan took another step forward, and the group of incense gods behind him spoke in unison, stepping forward, which made Li Tai'an's expression even more ashen.

"This demonic cultivator is indeed treacherous!"

Just as the two sides were about to clash and a major battle was about to erupt, the gates of the Crown Prince's residence finally opened slowly, and Crown Prince Longxing strolled out:

"Stop right there!" As soon as the words fell, a dazzling light burst forth, and the official title of "Crown Prince of Succession and Prosperity" appeared, as if a gentle breeze had swept by.

In an instant, the title of Junior Guardian above Li Tai'an's head disappeared, and his supernatural powers faded away. After all, he was the Crown Prince. Apart from Emperor Jiayou and the Three Dukes, the Crown Prince of Longxing had the highest official rank. If everything went smoothly, it would be natural for him to succeed Guan Ting after Emperor Jiayou went into seclusion.

However, this time it was different.

The official position of Crown Prince Longxing suppressed the incense gods of the Imperial City Guard, but it had no effect whatsoever, and did not weaken their supernatural status in the slightest.

Upon seeing this, Crown Prince Longxing's expression changed slightly.

The next second, Lü Yang, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke, his gaze unwavering and composed as he looked at Crown Prince Longxing:
"Huan, the Chief of the Imperial City Guard, pays his respects to Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Before the words were even finished, the Imperial City Guard cultivators beside them seemed to have received a signal, quickly suppressing their auras, taking a step back, and placing their hands on the sides of their heads:

"loyalty!"

This attitude instantly improved the Crown Prince Longxing's expression, and he said in a deep voice, "Du Huan, why did you bring the Imperial City Guard to surround my house?"

"Your Highness," Lü Yang said solemnly, "In this upheaval of the world, Your Majesty summoned all officials, only to be assassinated by Chen Yuanli, the Deputy Commander of the Capital Astronomical Bureau. Before making the move, he even shouted that it was for Your Highness's sake, which shows his extremely treacherous intentions. I am here to protect Your Highness."

Upon hearing this, Crown Prince Longxing was immediately stunned:
"protect me?"

Weren't they here to arrest me?
"Of course!"

Lu Yang raised his voice: "As everyone knows, the assassin Chen Yuanli is in league with the Jiangbei Demonic Sect. How can we believe everything he says? He must be slandering His Highness the Crown Prince!"

After speaking, he looked at Li Tai'an beside him with a sincere expression: "As for why the officials were left in their respective residences, it is because it is uncertain whether there are any assassins among the officials. If there are, and they have their eyes on His Highness the Crown Prince, I am really worried that His Highness the Crown Prince will be harmed by villains."

"Of course, Shao Bao is definitely innocent."

Then Lü Yang looked at Xiao Shan and rebuked him, "Your Excellency is a disciple of one of the Three Dukes. Even if you disobeyed the rules and came to the Crown Prince's residence, how could you possibly have ulterior motives?"

"Apologize to the Junior Guardian immediately!"

Without any hesitation, Xiao Shan looked at Li Tai'an and bowed deeply: "I was momentarily indignant and offended you, sir. I hope you will forgive me."

The speaker is intentional, and the listener is also intentional.

Before Li Tai'an could react, Crown Prince Longxing's expression changed slightly. It should be noted that the emperor and the three dukes have always been in competition.

When the emperor is strong, imperial power is firmly in his grasp.

When the three highest officials are powerful, the prime minister will be in court.

Lu Yang's words were neither too harsh nor too mild, but the key point was: as a disciple of the Three Dukes, the Junior Guardian is, strictly speaking, actually a potential rival to the Crown Prince of Longxing!
In comparison, what about Lü Yang?

Thinking this, Crown Prince Longxing's mind immediately became active: 'The Imperial City Guard has no real power base and can't possibly compete with me for power.'

After all, you don't even have an official position, so what do you have to compete for?

At the same time, Lu Yang looked at the Crown Prince of Longxing, whose [Refuse to be subordinate to others] skill was activated again, and a deep smile appeared in his eyes.

Immediately afterwards, his expression turned serious, and he said to Li Tai'an:

"The political situation is precarious. I only ordered the Imperial City Guard to be under martial law because I had a heart to save the country. I hope you will understand my feelings."

Then he looked at Crown Prince Longxing:
"Now that Your Majesty has retired from the world, the country cannot be without a ruler for even a day. I request that the Crown Prince, for the sake of the country, enter the Tianwu Palace to take charge of the government, so as to stabilize the hearts of the people."

Is this an attempt to enthrone me?
For a moment, the Crown Prince of Longxing looked at Lü Yang with a different expression. No wonder his father had favored this true dragon so much recently. He was indeed loyal and devoted to the country!
Even Li Tai'an, the Junior Guardian, who was standing next to him, was somewhat surprised.

Could it be that he really misunderstood?

Is this demonic dragon without any selfish motives?
Only Lü Yang, seeing this, sneered inwardly: 'The Imperial City Guard is now in charge of the Nine Gates Commander. Once inside the Tianwu Palace, you're isolated from the outside world, and you won't have a say in anything anymore.'

This is Lü Yang's plan.

He knew very well that with his position in the court, it was almost impossible for him to usurp the throne, so he had to borrow it, by using the identity of the Crown Prince of Longxing.

He used the crown prince to command the officials!
(End of this chapter)