Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

[While everyone waited, you and Zuo Shiyu entered the snow-covered courtyard.]

Xu Kun's eerie green eyes widened immediately.

[It takes off running to your side, meowing loudly.]

"Meow~ Big brother, enter the central courtyard and unleash a massacre! Meow~"

Zuo Shi looked down at Xu Kun, who was circling around your legs.

Feeling her sister-in-law's gaze, that gentle look seemed to carry a thorn.

It immediately calmed down.

With its tail drooping and head hanging low, it returned to the threshold and squatted down.

[Wei Qi, who originally intended to report this to you.]

Upon hearing Xu Kun's incoherent shouts, his already stiff expression became even more frozen.

He truly had no idea that you would enter the central court, ascend to the capital, and enter the imperial court.

What kind of tumultuous waves and bloody storms will this unleash?

Suppress your worries.

[He said coldly, "Mr. Wen, the imperial decree has been issued."]

Upon hearing this, you looked up and around, asking in confusion, "Where is the messenger?"

[According to your stereotypes.]

[Shouldn't it be an arrogant old eunuch delivering the imperial decree, forcing you to kneel and listen?]

You originally intended to use this to test the Central Court's attitude.

Wei Qi understood your gaze.

[I'm glad I stopped the eunuch who was delivering the imperial decree.]

Otherwise, who knows what kind of trouble will arise.

After all, he knew the temperaments of the palace eunuchs very well.

[He treated his brother, the Empress and the future head of the Wei family, with great respect.]

[That matches what you said.]

They will inevitably act arrogantly, looking down upon their subjects as if they were His Majesty's imperial envoy.

[The officials, far removed from Yongzhou, occupy high positions in the imperial court.]

I am not familiar with the situation here.

Many people believe that it was his reckless actions and initial display of talent that stirred up the chaos.

You're nothing but peasants who've latched onto the Wei family.

Even with extraordinary talent, one can only become a crude and uncouth martial artist.

[It is difficult to contend with the emperor's overwhelming authority.]

[Especially after requesting imperial permission to offer amnesty, their views were further confirmed.]

[We believe you are taking this opportunity to demand power and personal gain.]

The unshakeable authority of the emperor was deeply ingrained in people's hearts.

[Throughout tens of millions of years, this method of stirring up chaos to seize power has been prevalent.]

They're used to it.

[You didn't wait for Wei Qi's reply, but instead observed his expressions and deduced the situation in the central court and the imperial court.]

[To make the situation clear to you.]

[You don't seem to care about this? Even if you enter the central court, there will be plenty of opportunities for political maneuvering once you're in the imperial court.]

In your opinion.

The journey to the central courtyard will not be smooth.

[That's enough for you to gather intelligence.]

[Wei Qi observes a cold, profound light in your eyes.]

[A sense of unease crept into my mind regarding certain individuals.]

[Composing himself, he took out the imperial edict.]

The Great Cang Dynasty, with its three emperors, established order in the heavens.

Therefore, the imperial edict was blue in color.

[Within the deep blue and elegant somberness, a profound sense of darkness shines through.]

[You slightly raised your fingertips, and the power of disorder drew the imperial edict into your hand.]

In an instant, one felt as if this silk brocade contained a mighty power that could suppress heaven and earth and command the world.

The overwhelming power and majesty were awe-inspiring.

It makes one involuntarily want to bow down and kneel in worship.

[Imperial decree.]

In this world, they truly possess the power to command.

[Wei Qi was about to speak up to remind you, but seeing you still casually holding the imperial edict despite its imposing presence, he noticed you remained unmoved.]

[They seem completely unaffected.]

With unwavering will, you defied all pressure.

【Grab it and flick it gently.】

With a snapping sound, the imperial edict was torn open.

You glanced up, casually glancing at the flowery, wordy prefix.

[Straight to the key content.]

That was the reward for being offered amnesty.

[This included a large amount of wealth and rare treasures, as well as titles and official positions.]

You don't care much about money or rare treasures.

[The Central Court is being incredibly generous, offering even more astonishing rewards than what you squeezed out of the Western Regions.]

[Only a few items from ancient times are missing.]

[Then came titles and official ranks, which also determined the positioning and arrangement of power in Yongzhou.]

You scan the list.

Pang Hai was appointed General of the Western Pass, in charge of military and political affairs in Yongzhou.

This means that the central government is rightfully handing over control of Yongzhou to Pang Hai.

[You can feel the same unwavering stability you felt in the central courtyard during the last simulation.]

It seems that Yongzhou is only temporarily under Pang Hai's control, and will eventually return to the control of the Central Court.

Just like the last simulation, Nan Cang was lost, but Zhongting remained safe.

As for Wei Qi, he was appointed General of the Cavalry and Marquis of Champion, and ordered to return to the capital immediately.

Finally, regarding your investiture.

Pang Hai obtained Yongzhou, and Wei Qi was enfeoffed as a marquis and appointed as a general. He was then ordered to return to the capital.

[And you, the mastermind who led Wei Qi astray, orchestrated events in the western regions of Yongzhou, and stirred up chaos.]

You're also a little curious about what arrangements the central courtyard will make for you.

After all, you expressed your desire to enter the capital to Wei Zhi.

She will definitely grant your request in order to get Wei Qi back.

Your gaze shifted downwards, and you saw your own investiture.

His pupils contracted sharply, his gaze wavered, and his expression became extremely complex.

[Based on your status as a direct disciple of the Celestial Master's Mansion, a locked-door disciple of the Celestial Master, and a contemporary Daoist prodigy, as well as your substantial position in Yongzhou.]

Giving you a low-ranking official position is inappropriate.

However, given your background in the Celestial Master's Mansion, you are not qualified to hold a high-ranking position.

[Because these were the Confucian's private domains, even those from humble backgrounds who submitted to the Confucian school found it difficult to gain access.]

[And what about you, a mere successor of this sect?]

After much deliberation, Wei Zhi has finally found a suitable arrangement for you.

[Feng Wenyu was appointed "Great Teacher of Virtue".]

[They hold extremely high positions, yet possess no real power, hold no official rank, and cannot obtain titles bestowed with auspicious blessings.]

[The expressions of Wei Qi, Pang Hai, and Xu Kun upon seeing you.]

[Step forward to examine the contents of the imperial edict.]

[I assumed you were dissatisfied with the investiture.]

Wei Qi said coldly, "I'll contact my sister and have her discuss this further with the court officials."

[Born into the most illustrious family.]

Wei Qi naturally understood that what one sought in an official position, besides fame and power, was, more importantly, good fortune.

The fate of the Great Cang Kingdom is enhanced through the blessings bestowed upon it by official positions.

Even someone as powerful as Chen Chao, who held the position of governor, would be someone even celestial beings wouldn't dare to easily offend.

This is the rule-based suppression of the tripartite balance of power between the Human Emperor and the Human Emperor.

The second-generation leader, Pang Hai, glared angrily, his hand on his sword, and roared, "Rebel directly! Lead the army south!"

[Xu Kun meows wildly, raising all four paws in support.]

Gradually, people noticed that your expression didn't seem to show dissatisfaction or anger.

It was more of an indescribable strangeness.

They looked at each other, neither understanding what the other was thinking.

【moment.】

[You calmed the glint in your eyes.]

Look at the imperial seal on the edict.

[This is not the seal of the Human Emperor, but the seal of the Xuanwu Emperor.]

"Inheriting the mandate of heaven, stopping war is true martial prowess."

You chuckled inwardly, wondering if the Xuanwu Emperor was actually a peace lover.

Then, his gaze fell upon the title.

[A great and wise teacher!]

【Da Cang…】

You guys are playing with fire!