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Chapter 221 The Death of Yang Guang
Upon hearing this, Shang Xiuxun felt a flurry of rosy clouds rise from her face and lowered her head in silence.

Having spent these past few days together, how could she resist Wang Gan's bewitching charm? She had long since fallen for him and often spent her days galloping on horseback at the Pegasus Ranch.
Wang Gan rode on her horse, and she rode on her horse. As they rose and fell, swaying and rocking, the sound of hooves and her delicate cries mingled together.

Seeing this, Lu Miaozi sighed inwardly, knowing that the die was cast and there was nothing he could do to stop it.
However, he had no intention of returning to seclusion. After so many years of living in seclusion, Lu Miaozi had long since seen through things and no longer pursued fame, fortune, or the meaning of life.

There were only two women Lu Miaozi couldn't let go of: Shang Xiuxun and Zhu Yuyan.

Of course, Wang Gan put both of these women in.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. However, I am old and wish to enjoy my remaining years in peace. I do not wish to cause any more trouble."

Lu Miaozi sighed.

Wang Gan did not insist. Although Lu Miaozi was exceptionally talented and hailed as the greatest polymath in the world, he was indeed too old, over seventy years old.

If they continue to exploit us, they will be even more despicable than the capitalists of my previous life!
call out!
Just as the group was chatting, a white streak flashed by; it was a spirit pigeon that flew over and landed beside Wang Gan.

Wang Gan recognized it immediately; it was a spirit bird cultivated by the Yin Gui Sect, specifically used to transmit important intelligence. Since Zhu Yuyan submitted, the intelligence system within it was naturally taken over by Wang Gan.

Judging from Lu Miaozi's unsurprised reaction, he should have known about the Yin Gui Sect's communication methods.

After reading the message from the spirit pigeon, Wang Gan used the secret method taught by Wanwan to decipher the intelligence. He frowned.
Yang Guang is dead!

Lu Miaozi's eyes widened, somewhat surprised.
"Yang Guang is dead?"

Lu Miaozi sighed softly and slowly began to speak.
"In my estimation, Yang Guang should have a few more years to live before being murdered by his subordinates who plotted against him."

"But I didn't expect him to die so young. It seems the world is about to descend into chaos again."

"If my estimation is correct, then the Buddhist sect should also be unable to hold back any longer and will choose an emperor using the He Shi Bi jade. At that time, it will be a time for heroes to compete and fight to the death."

Wang Gan looked on with admiration. This Lu Miaozi was indeed extremely talented, as he was able to predict the normal course of history.

If history had followed its normal course, Guang Shen would indeed have lived another year or two well, until Yuwen Huaji usurped the throne and killed the emperor, thus ending Guang Shen's legendary life.

However, Yuwen Huaji was killed by Wang Gan early on, and the normal course of the original story has long been ruined. Originally, Wang Gan estimated that Guang Shen could live for a few more years, but he did not expect to die prematurely.

"Indeed, as Brother Lu predicted, the Buddhist sect is preparing to launch the selection of an emperor using the He Shi Bi jade, intending to use it to win over heroes from all over the world in Luoyang!"

"Moreover, the Demonic Sect's secret report also stated that traces of the Undying Seal technique were found on Yang Guang's body, suggesting that Yang Guang may have died at the hands of Shi Zhixuan!"

Wang Gan nodded.
Lu Miaozi frowned, somewhat puzzled.

"If Shi Zhixuan, that evil king, hadn't been seriously injured by you, Holy Emperor, how could he have recovered in such a short time and be capable of assassinating Yang Guang?"

"Furthermore, although Shi Zhixuan is both righteous and wicked, there's no reason for him to interfere in such a major matter. There must be more to the story."

Shi Zhixuan's ability to transform into Pei Ju and split the Turks demonstrates his noble aspirations for governing the country and bringing peace to the world. However, his mental state is too unstable, sometimes saintly, sometimes demonic, sometimes helping Yang Guang, and sometimes wanting to destroy the Sui Dynasty, much like his attitude towards his daughter Shi Qingxuan.
But the Evil King will not kill his own daughter, and Shi Zhixuan will not easily attack Yang Guang unless there is some compelling reason!
There is only one thing that could make Shi Zhixuan abandon his principles like this -- the Evil Emperor's Relic, or rather, the opportunity to solve the flaws in his martial arts!

Wang Gan agreed with Lu Miaozi's statement, but did not respond.

There was one more thing he didn't tell Lu Miaozi: the person claimed by the Buddhist sect to be the one who carried the He Shi Bi jade was not Shi Feixuan from the original story.
He was a highly respected monk known as the Venerable Master Dade!
Others might not know who this Venerable Master is, or they might just think he's a high-ranking Buddhist monk, but how could Wang Gan not know? This Venerable Master is clearly one of Shi Zhixuan's aliases!

In order to perfect his Undying Seal Technique, Shi Zhixuan infiltrated the Buddhist sect to study Buddhist martial arts. After his identity was exposed, Shi Zhixuan was chased for eight hundred miles by the Four Great Monks before he barely escaped. He became famous in one battle, but in the end, he was blacklisted by the Buddhist sect for life.

However, family scandals shouldn't be aired in public, and the fact that Shi Zhixuan had a body double within the Buddhist sect was suppressed by the sect. Wang Gan's lips curled into a mocking smile.
The Buddhist sect has abandoned all pretense and, in order to deal with this Holy Emperor, has actually cooperated with their mortal enemy, Shi Zhixuan. Shi Zhixuan's ability to recover from injuries and assassinate Yang Guang is likely due to the Buddhist sect's resources.

It's very likely that they borrowed the power of the He Shi Bi jade!

Wang Gan could easily imagine what the Buddhist sect had said to Shi Zhixuan.

"Hey. Is it possible to reconcile?"

As for why Shi Zhixuan was ordered to kill Yang Guang, it was naturally because the Buddhist sect wanted to save face for the leader of the righteous path!

No matter how reckless Yang Guang was, he was still the legitimate ruler of the land. If the Buddhist community had jumped out to support the wise ruler with the He Shi Bi jade while Yang Guang was still alive, it would have been very detrimental to the image of Buddhism, and they would probably have been labeled as "traitors and rebels".

Therefore, Shi Zhixuan killed Yang Guang, leaving room for maneuver for the Buddhist sect. As for the subsequent cooperation between Shi Zhixuan and the Buddhist sect...
That was done by Shi Zhixuan, what does it have to do with me, a virtuous monk!?

Wang Gan's lips curled into a smile.

"Old Lu, this is more interesting."

"It is endlessly enjoyable to fight against Heaven and to fight against man. It would be meaningless if these clowns did not resist."

Wang Gan was also very curious. Shi Zhixuan, who had used the He Shi Bi to heal his injuries and even made further progress, might have solved his mental problems. How strong could he be, and how did he compare to the three grandmasters?

Can we glimpse the legendary realm of harmony between humanity and nature, the ultimate state of Yin?

"The joy of struggling against Heaven is boundless, the joy of struggling against Man is boundless."

Lu Miaozi murmured, unable to help but feel admiration for this Holy Emperor, for he could utter such words of spirit.

This person is no ordinary individual!

So... you're leaving?

Shang Xiuxun looked at Wang Gan as he stood up, a hint of reluctance on her pretty face.
"I have no choice but to leave."

Wang Gan sighed, stroking Shang Xiuxun's fair and delicate face, feeling somewhat reluctant to part with her.

All good things must come to an end.

"After all, if I pick up a sword, I can't hold you; if I put down a sword, I can't protect you."

"I do not desire titles and honors; I only wish for calm seas. Only when the world is at peace can I give you the best."

Lu Miaozi's lips twitched. If he didn't know what kind of person you were, he would have almost believed it!
But Shang Xiuxun, being an ancient woman, had never heard such sentimental words before. Overwhelmed by emotion, she couldn't help but give him a kiss.

Lu Miaozi felt a sudden ache in his teeth. He looked left and right but couldn't find a place to hide, so he could only look up at the sky.

"wait me back!"

Wang Gan left behind a promise and then drifted away.

(End of this chapter)