562 Why Not Try (1/2)

\”God Emperor?\”

Shiyue was absentminded for a moment, but later he broke out into a laugh, \”Legend had it that he is a person who could unify the Cloud World and rule over the people of ten million worlds. However, do people actually even believe such unfounded rumors? In this world, who can even predict the future?\”

\”You might not believe, it but other people might not be the same.\” the general sighed. \”Moreover these words came from that person, which means it might not be unfounded. After all, many of that person's words have been proven to have come true.\”

Shiyue was stunned, and nodded shortly. \”I was wrong! Only, what does this thing have to do with our Shi family?\”

The general didn't answer, but asked, \”Do you know that half a month ago His Majesty removed Fengyu's position, dropping him from high Grade Two to low Grade Two capital commander?\”

\”I just returned, how would I know?\” Shiyue frowned and thought about it seriously. \”Feng Family? Was it due to Feng Taiji? Does His Majesty suspect that Feng Taiji might become that future God Emperor?\”

\”His Majesty says that Fengyu didn't fight well in the north, resulting in them not winning, but not losing with the north barbarians, wasting rations and grain. He had good reason to do so, but maybe he had such a reason behind it! The strength of the northern barbarians was something that we knew about. Fengyu is a famous general and with less than a province of land he went up against thrice the numbers of opponents. To be able to not win and not lose was already not easy…\”

The general's reply was really vague, following which his tone changed, filled with helplessness. \”His Majesty is always wise, who knows why he did this this time, to mess up like this. We might become collateral damage and hurt in the process. After all, compared to the Feng Family, our Shi family is stronger and are able to take over the Great Shang! Out of you three brothers, apart from you, two of you have important positions. They have even reached titled governor commander, taking charge of hundreds of thousands of troops. I, Shi Qianli, even managed to sire a monster like you!\”

The last sentence was something Shiyue didn't take to heart, but his expression was really serious. \”Is father afraid that I am more like that future God Emperor than Feng Taiji? Even now, I might be one of the choices to become the God Emperor?\”

Shi Qianli didn't speak, his expression showed that he silently admitted to it. Shiyue laughed, feeling slightly delighted, \”Speaking of which, I am in fact stronger than that Feng Taiji. To have such high hopes from father, should I feel happy about it? Based on what I know, along with the prophecy, the God Emperor must be from the human race and came from a famous sect and family. He must also be strong in the martial path to be able to defeat everyone! That Feng Taiji is too high profile, that Feng family asked for this. However with Sword Sect protecting him, I don't think His Majesty would become public enemy number one. However, of the large aristocratic families of Great Shang, we two aren't the only families with amazing disciples. There might be other people who are terrified and fearful…\”

Shi Qianli nodded his head, his eyes filling with joy, helplessly saying, \”That is indeed the case! My few colleagues are even much more careful when they speak. Although His Majesty is known for being kind and righteous, his viciousness when he took the throne is something that people fear even now. They are all afraid that His Majesty would be suspicious and wary of them!\”

\”I guess so too! The spiritual wave is about to arrive, Great Shang Dynasty showing signs of chaos, His Majesty has started to become anxious…\”

Shiyue squinted, an uncertain glow flashed across the depths of his eyes. \”Then what is father prepared to do? Father, please tell me the truth!\”

Shi Qianli looked deeply at this young man, following which he said expressionlessly, \”My Shi Family has received good grace and kindness from the royal family and we can't betray them. If His Majesty still believes in us, then our Shi family is still loyal to Great Shang. If they can't believe, then we will make other plans. Anyways, we will keep this Great Shang if we can, if not then we will just replace it!\”

Shiyue broke out into a laugh. He stood up and bowed to Shi Qianli, \”Father is wise! Since that is the case, then father please send me to conquer the other worlds!\”

Shi Qianli was startled, his face filled with loss. Shiyue smiled and explained, \”Is father surprised? Have only I been thinking why other world races are allowed to invade our Cloud World, but we can't attack them? At this moment it is already different from the Cloud Desolate Era. That time, the Cloud World martial path and spiritual cultivation was dark and weak, but at the end of it, we even had numerous end realm experts.

\”In this region we are the strongest. Ten thousand years of growth and recovery, we have recovered most of our strength. Didn't the ancients also have a prophecy? That God Emperor would be the ruler of ten million worlds, as such he has to attack the various worlds. Since that is the case, why not let me first fight other regions. Coincidentally, when I toured the outside world, I discovered a world. Although it was poor, it has no master. If we can get it, it could cause our profits each year to double. We can also use that land to raise an army.\”

Shi Qianli was dumbfounded. No matter how much he had heard before, how much he had been through, he was still frightened by Shiyue's words.

However, he was still the head of the family, one of the twelve most famous people in the Cloud World, and he was really shrewd. In just a few moments he had calmed down. \”Yue'er why did you suddenly think about such a matter? Do you have confidence?\”

\”Father! This Great Shang probably can't accept and allow so many big fish to live. I am also unwilling to sit here and do nothing, so it is best to go to the outer regions to train.\”

Shiyue smiled and raised up his fists, filled with confidence. \”The spiritual wave is about to rise, the Cloud World cracks during the ancient era had already been opened. Son has grasped a spiritual river towards the outer region, in my hand I have seven ships which can carry a hundred thousand people. We just need to find celestial realm cultivators to break open the world barrier! That Cloud World has less than three hundred cultivators; with just ten ten-thousand-man towns we will be able to occupy it! This place is also really secluded, so others would not notice it!\”

\”Is that true?\” Shi Qianli's eyes lit up, but the light disappeared instantly, \”Let's talk about this matter in the future, let me think about it.\”

At this moment the Shi family could not advance nor retreat, why not place all their energy on the outer region?

However they had to be extremely careful, as had never been done before.

It was never wrong to be more careful.

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Within the Oblivion Cloud Ocean…

Zong Shou sat in the void, his eyes were like when he saw the Book of Eon Extreme Life, relaxed and not anxious at all.

He wasn't that shocked about his past and his background, or about this book.

The moment Zong Weiran threw that blue book into his soul ocean he had understood everything.