Chapter 270: Six Paths of Samsara (4)
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
“That’s good. This way, I don��t have to worry about being chased out,” Li Qingshan said with satisfaction.
“Right now, all the major forces are frantically searching for you. As long as you express a desire to join their forces, they will definitely welcome you with open arms. Even Emperors will welcome you. Who would chase you away? Taoist Dragon said with a smile.
“That’s hard to say. The Emperors of the Celestial Court didn’t welcome me,” Li Qingshan said.
“The Emperors of the Celestial Court are too old.” Taoist Dragon sighed and said, “Let me tell you a secret. It’s good that you know.”
Li Qingshan nodded silently.
“At present, among the Emperors in the Celestial Court, two of them have reached their limit in age. Most of the time, they are in a daze and don’t have much awake time. Now, only one Emperor is supporting the Celestial Court. However, he’s also old and has changed his mind. He is looking for a way to prolong his life. He no longer interferes in the affairs of the Celestial Court, leaving them to the descendants of the Emperor Clan.”
“These descendants of the Emperor Clan aren’t very capable. However, they excel in palace intrigue. They are short-sighted and only care about their own interests. They don’t want to suffer any losses and don’t care about the survival of the Celestial Court. Under their manipulation, their own clans thrive while the Celestial Court gradually declines.”
“So even if you’re so outstanding, the Emperors of the Celestial Court won’t care,” Taoist Dragon said in a low voice.
“It’s actually like this.” Li Qingshan’s face was calm. He didn’t have much affection for the Celestial Court, so he naturally wouldn’t lament the current state of the Celestial Court like Taoist Dragon.
Toaist Dragon’s mood was low as he said, “When I joined the Celestial Court, it was at its twilight. At that time, I met several Emperors of the Celestial Court. They were all very outstanding and admirable. However, since then, things have been getting worse and worse. I’ve seen the Celestial Court fall from its peak to its current state.”
“Every time we talk about the Celestial Court, everyone would sigh. Now, everyone can see that the Celestial Court is already in its twilight years.
Coupled with the constant attacks from other forces. The Celestial Court is struggling to cope. It’s like an elderly person who can’t adapt to the new world.”
“Everyone says so. When the Emperors of the Celestial Court really fall, it will be the time for all the major forces to divide the Celestial Court.”
“That day seemed distant, yet so close at the same time. It made people sigh endlessly,” Taoist Dragon sighed.
Li Qingshan remained silent. Judging from the battle in the Emperor’s Pass, it was clear that the Celestial Court’s response was inadequate. If he hadn’t gone, General Bai would have been exposed to the sun for 49 days, once again tarnishing the Celestial Court’s reputation.
Taoist Dragon looked at Li Qingshan and said, “Now you know why the
Slaughter Saint of Mortal wants to kill you.”
Li Qingshan nodded lightly and said, “It’s because of the twilight and aging Celestial Court, being watched by all major forces. No one wants to see any peerless genius in the Celestial Court.”
“Yes, but you’re not a peerless genius. You’re an unparalleled freak. The Slaughter Saint of Mortal came to assassinate you because they acknowledged your strength and talent. They definitely won’t let you grow,” said Taoist Dragon.
“In fact, not only these hostile forces but also the descendants of the Emperor Clan in the Celestial Court have their eyes on you.” Taoist Dragon hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice.
Li Qingshan frowned and said, “They’ve come to you again?”
Taoist Dragon smiled bitterly as he said, “Ever since you killed the Immortal King of the Demon Clan, countless people have been contacting me and pressuring me to hand you over. They want me to act as a mediator for them to communicate with you. They want you to join their camp, support them, and rule the Celestial Court.”
When Li Qingshan heard this, he frowned and said in an unfriendly tone, “A cultivator should focus on self-improvement, not on forming cliques, plots, and fights for power and profit all day. They have completely tarnished the face of the Emperors.”
Taoist Dragon said, “There are a few descendants of Emperor Clan in the
Celestial Court now. They are the Ziwei Emperor Clan, the Central Emperor Clan, the Demon Emperor Clan, the Zhenwu Emperor Clan, and the Gouchen Emperor Clan.”
Li Qingshan frowned and said, “What about the Emperor Clan of the Changsheng Emperor of the South?”
He remembered clearly that there were six Emperors at the peak of the
Celestial Court. They were the Heavenly Ziwei Emperor, the Central Jade Emperor, the Demon Emperor of the Nine Heavens, the Zhenwu Emperor of the East, the Gouchen Emperor of the West, and the Changsheng Emperor of the South.
Among them, the Changsheng Emperor of the South experienced the Five
Decays of Heaven and Man, the Demon Emperor of the Nine Heavens fell, the
Zhenwu Emperor of the East dissolution his military, and the Gouchen
Emperor had been in seclusion for 50,000 years.
On the surface, only the Heavenly Ziwei Emperor and the Central Jade Emperor were guarding the Celestial Court.
But now, Taoist Dragon said that one of them was muddle-headed, with little time for clarity, while the other was solely focused on seeking eternal laws, relinquishing control of the Celestial Court to the others.
Taoist Dragon said that the ones managing the Celestial Court were the Ziwei Emperor Clan, the Central Emperor Clan, the Demon Emperor Clan, the Zhenwu Emperor Clan, and the Gouchen Emperor Clan.
Li Qingshan found it strange that the Changsheng Emperor Clan wasn’t mentioned.
Taoist Dragon said regretfully, “The Changsheng Emperor Clan has been excluded from the center of the Celestial Court, sidelined from power. They only manage some islands outside the sea.”
Li Qingshan was speechless. If the Changsheng Emperor was still alive, he would surely be infuriated by his descendants being so incompetent.
“Listening to what you’re saying, it seems like the Celestial Court is about to collapse,” Li Qingshan said.
“It’s not just a semblance. According to the current situation, the enemies are getting stronger and stronger. The God Race is recovering, the Monster Clan is strong, the Demon Clan is ruthless, the Hell is dangerous, the Buddhist sects is restless, and the other forces like the Mortal are all eyeing the Celestial Court. However, the Celestial Court is surrounded by enemies. If they want to rely on those useless descendants of the Emperor Clan, it can be said that the burial of the Celestial Court is already in sight,” Taoist Dragon said bluntly..