Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

[You survey the assembled officials and ministers, and from the memories of Emperor Xuanwu, you learn of the current political landscape.]

Wei Zhi seized power, leading to the rise of the Wei family and their suppression of ancient aristocratic clans.

[Han Jing, Yue Mu, and Wei Qi, who was already arranged.]

This broke the established system of military power distribution that had been solidified among the founding heroes.

These are all actions taken by Emperor Xuanwu since his ascension to the throne.

[Paving the way for undermining imperial power.]

Currently, his true plans have not yet been exposed, and his conflicts of interest with the Great Cang royal family and ancient clans have not yet reached the point of irreconcilable conflict.

The Xuanwu Emperor wielded imperial power, reigning supreme among mortals.

[How do you plan to manipulate the court and allocate power?]

[The hall was filled with noble families and powerful clans, including Confucian academies.]

No one dared to voice the slightest objection.

They were unaware that the emperor was inscribed with the rule of death, nor did they question the succession of imperial power.

But from ancient times to the present, the power struggles within the imperial court have been ongoing for millennia.

Make sure everyone understands.

Imperial power is inviolable; one can only wait.

[Awaiting the arrival of a new order.]

[Confucian academies, established by ancient and powerful families, possess sufficient historical foundation and can afford to wait.]

Therefore, newly rising elites like Han Jingyue are a prime example.

In their view, it was all just fleeting smoke; countless things had appeared before, but ultimately, they were all submerged in the long river of history.

You wield the body of an emperor, as if standing on the long river of time, overlooking the millennia-long history of the Great Azure Sky.

[For the emperor who holds supreme power.]

Things like imperial strategies are completely meaningless.

[They have no fear of being sidelined by powerful ministers, or of them usurping the throne and rebelling.]

Therefore.

This has led to a long-standing question that you've had.

[Composed.]

The ancient dynasties, like their rich history, remained remarkably calm and steadfast in the face of any turmoil.

This composure.

This left the court officials with an opportunity to vie for power.

[As long as one doesn't provoke a death-defying act of offending imperial authority.]

That mortal ruler didn't even bother to watch their power struggle.

[Until the appearance of the anomaly, Emperor Xuanwu.]

The court officials believed that Wei Zhi, Han Jing, Yue Mu, Wei Qi, and others were worthy of consideration.

[Rising rapidly as usual, then disappearing without a trace.]

But they never imagined that the Emperor would attempt to undermine imperial power.

[Digging one's own foundation.]

This led to the formation of the Great Cang royal family, headed by Yin Chu, and the powerful aristocratic clans that formed an alliance with the eight ancient families.

[To directly confront Emperor Xuanwu.]

Because at that time, Emperor Xuanwu chose to stand on the opposite side of imperial power.

There are now limits on the number of times imperial edicts and decrees can be issued.

After clarifying the whole story...

You observe the scene of the entire court standing silently and respectfully, without you uttering a word.

[Bearing the karma and destiny of Emperor Xuanwu.]

To maintain the original trajectory, we must unravel the unspeakable crisis and the true enemy.

You can simply let things take their course.

[As long as it doesn't cause too much of a commotion and affect the overall situation.]

But... is that even possible?

That's simply impossible.

[Your inner observation of the taboo term "inferior overthrowing superior" is black.]

[Note 1: Using the phrase "inferior overthrowing superior" will be considered a grave offense.]

The fortune of your faction will be shaken by defying fate; the more times and for the longer this is used, the more defying fate accumulates.

[During his previous usurpation, he resisted imperial power, causing the number of those who defied his will to increase dramatically.]

Your current status and methods have completely integrated the rebellious spirit within you.

Unlike the last simulation, it won't suffer damage from rebellious growth.

[Defying fate increases your strength, in a way.]

[Now, you are not affiliated with any faction.]

Instead, he ascended the throne completely and took control of the human realm.

[Defying fate, the power was instantly bestowed upon the Great Cang Dynasty.]

[Unless you choose to completely abandon this taboo term.]

That would be such a waste.

Isn't this basically asking you to give up your true talent?

How could you possibly accept this?

So, you chose another way.

[Not only can it drastically increase the power to defy fate, but it can also test whether the fate of the Xuanwu Emperor is already predetermined.]

Before usurping the throne, your plan was to proceed step by step, replicating the trajectory that Emperor Xuanwu had simulated last time.

But after regaining his memories and resolving the first mystery...

Your mindset has changed.

[Because Emperor Xuanwu usurped the throne, his fate was sealed by an unparalleled hand.]

So, did he sense an indescribable crisis?

Then they discovered what they considered to be the real enemy.

[The choice was to shift from resisting the indescribable to actively succumbing to its power and leveraging its strength.]

Is this also a foregone conclusion?

The answer is almost certainly yes.

So, you don't intend to be bound by rules and follow the script.

Choose the simplest and most direct method.

[Using the principle of "subordinates overthrowing superiors" to constantly resist imperial power.]

The stronger the imperial power's suppression, the faster the chances of defying its mandate increase.

The stronger the rebellion against destiny, the more likely it is to shake imperial power.

[Incidentally, this directly intensifies the power struggles among the Great Cang royal family, ancient clans, Confucian academies, and other interest groups dependent on imperial authority.]

[To bring the conflict to the forefront.]

[Take this opportunity to clear away any entrenched stagnation.]

[Restore peace and well-being to all people.]

This period of peace and tranquility may be short-lived, but it at least existed and brought hope to humanity.

Furthermore, it can also fulfill the Xuanwu Emperor's obsessive contract.

[Gaining the identity of the Xuanwu Emperor, a new simulation anchor point is unlocked.]

[This is truly a win-win situation.]

[It's likely that the ancient noble families of Zhongting and the powerful and wealthy along the ten-mile-long main street of the capital will suffer.]

Let them cherish it.

There is still an opportunity to possess a family genealogy.

Once the plan was finalized, you had no time for pleasantries with the court officials.

[What kind of drama of mutual respect between ruler and subject is this?]

[Speak frankly about imperial edicts.]

"Step back."

The majestic voice, imbued with imperial authority, resonated powerfully, weighing heavily on everyone's hearts.

【"promise!"】

None of the officials dared to disobey; they all bowed and saluted in agreement.

Then they left the Taiyuan Hall.

[Until they left the palace, these were the most powerful figures in the mortal world.]

[They immediately shed their reserved and cautious demeanor.]

They adopted a composed and dignified demeanor, engaging in lively conversation and laughter.

The Minister of Revenue invited the Prime Minister to reminisce and sample fine wines sent from the Western Regions.

[A founding hero, one of the Emperor's Twenty-Four Royal Guards, and a young man who inherited the dukedom, he formed cliques and organized poetry gatherings.]

The Minister of Rites and the Grand Secretaries summoned their cronies and students to the Jade Pot Palace to discuss how to modify a few words in the ancient ritual system.

These people's daily lives are always filled with romance and beautiful scenery.

Because they could not bear to see the suffering of the people.

Therefore, I chose to ignore it.

[To merely revere and worship imperial power is the foundation of one's position.]

[Furthermore, the power in the court is currently tilting towards Wei Zhi and Han Jing, among others.]

[It contains the will of the Xuanwu Emperor.]

They've even lost interest in vying for power and profit.

[I can only endure this boring way of passing the days.]