Chapter 574: The Experts of the World

Although the True Person Tai Yi's destruction of temples and shrines was subtle, he led a large group of people from the capital, passing through Shangcheng, Sanchuan Prefecture, then through Sishui County, and then appearing in Taiyue City. In a single day, he passed through nine cities and sixteen counties. This efficiency was truly shocking.

And during this period, it was unknown how many temples were destroyed and how many divine statues were smashed.

The killing of Prince Zhao Yi in Shangcheng, the beheading of Wu Jin, Marquis of Guan Nei, and the City God in Sanchuan Prefecture, the execution of the famous General Wei from three hundred years ago, the destruction of the ancestral hall of the eight-hundred-year-old family in Sishui County—the spirits and monsters along the way were either dead or had fled.

If the True Person Tai Yi were allowed to continue acting recklessly with three thousand Embroidered Uniform Guards, in less than a month, the official Incense Gods of the world would likely be slaughtered seven or eight times over.

Therefore, upon receiving this news, the civil and military officials of the capital immediately boiled over. Because they were also from aristocratic families, and their homes all worshipped a few Princes, Generals, or Ministers. If they didn't find a way to stop the True Person Tai Yi's actions, it wouldn't be long before their own families suffered.

Thus.

Early on the morning of the third day of Li Yi's actions, at the morning court session,

Everyone was filled with righteous indignation, wishing they could put Li Yi to death.

"Your Majesty, that True Person Tai Yi, leading three thousand Embroidered Uniform Guards, is destroying temples and shrines, killing countless official gods of the imperial court. This act has already shaken the foundation of the state. I request the execution of the True Person Tai Yi."

"I request the execution of the True Person Tai Yi."

"..."

There were no extra words. The tone of all the civil and military officials was shockingly consistent. As soon as they opened their mouths, they wanted to execute Li Yi. If he didn't agree, they didn't mind fighting this Divine Martial Emperor to the death today.

The current Grand Tutor, Zuo Zuo Hanyuan, although unwilling to get involved, had no choice but to bow to the Emperor and agree, otherwise he would become the target of public criticism and find it difficult to stand in the court.

"My son, I earnestly request the Imperial Father to immediately execute the True Person Tai Yi." Crown Prince Zhao Jing also stood out without hesitation. He understood that this might be an opportunity to remove this Daoist.

Watching the officials' indignation, the Divine Martial Emperor Li Li Jiye sat on the dragon throne, calm and composed, unmoved. Clearly, he had long anticipated this situation.

Although the plan to destroy temples and shrines was quite urgent, everything that needed to be considered had been considered.

The Divine Martial Emperor Li Li Jiye scanned the officials and just spoke slowly: "The day before yesterday, the late Emperor issued a decree stripping the True Person Tai Yi of his position as Imperial Preceptor. Now, the True Person Tai Yi leads three thousand Embroidered Uniform Guards, destroying temples and killing Incense Gods along the way, clearly in retaliation for the imperial court's changing decrees. Now you beg me to execute the True Person Tai Yi—what is the logic in that? The one you should be begging is the late Emperor."

"Moreover, the True Person Tai Yi is no longer the Imperial Preceptor. I fear there is already a rift between us. How can you ask me to execute a Daoist True Immortal with boundless magic power?"

As he spoke, he spread his hands and sighed, looking very helpless.

"Although I have achieved some small success in cultivation, I cannot lead an army in person. Even if I went to the battlefield and met the True Person Tai Yi, what could I do? I am not the True Person Tai Yi's match. Honorable Ministers, if you have any way to exterminate the True Person Tai Yi, why not discuss it? If it can be done, I can consider it."

After the Divine Martial Emperor finished speaking, everyone in the court was stunned for a moment.

They had thought the Emperor would desperately protect the True Person Tai Yi, and they had all prepared to die in remonstrance. They hadn't expected the Emperor to actually agree with the act of executing the True Person Tai Yi.

This made their thinking a bit unable to turn around.

But immediately, they looked at the Emperor suspiciously, all pondering whether these words were true or false, and whether there was some deep meaning.

In reality, there was no deep meaning.

The Divine Martial Emperor Li Li Jiye's thinking was very simple: given Li Yi's current strength, who in the world could execute him? If there was someone, then please stand up, kill him, and then the world would be at peace. If not, then the destruction of temples and shrines would continue.

Having strength was just this simple and brainless; there was no need to play any schemes or tricks.

"Honorable Ministers, don't stay silent. Hurry and discuss it. Who can subdue the True Person Tai Yi?" The Divine Martial Emperor spoke again.

An official, not daring to guess if this was a trap, gritted his teeth and stood out: "The Marquis of Champion might be able to execute the True Person Tai Yi."

Marquis of Champion?

A thousand years ago, the most capable general under the founding Emperor, he was titled Marquis of Champion during his lifetime. After his death, he received incense offerings from the masses of the world. Having gone through twelve dynasties, he was the most capable official god of the imperial court besides the four Guardian Gods. Moreover, after becoming an Incense God, the Marquis of Champion did not indulge in luxury but continued to cultivate diligently. To this day, no one knew how strong his strength was.

"Right, Marquis of Champion. How could we forget him? If the Marquis of Champion takes action, the Daoist Tai Yi will surely die." Others nodded in agreement.

"Makes sense. The Marquis of Champion was brave enough to lead the three armies during his lifetime. Now that he has become an Incense God for a thousand years, his strength must be unfathomable. The Daoist Tai Yi is definitely no match for the Marquis of Champion." Other officials stroked their beards and praised, beginning to recount some of the Marquis of Champion's deeds during his lifetime.

The Divine Martial Emperor Li Li Jiye's gaze narrowed slightly. Of course, he knew this Marquis of Champion, but this was a fierce general under the founding Emperor. If he could be eliminated, then the Yin Sons of Heaven high above would likely begin to panic.

Taking this Marquis of Champion to let Little Yi practice his skills first was also fine.

After the ministers had discussed enough, the Divine Martial Emperor Li Li Jiye spoke: "Since you all believe the Marquis of Champion can execute the True Person Tai Yi, then I request the Hidden Official to write a memorial to inform the founding Emperor and mobilize the Marquis of Champion. Hidden Official, do you have any objections?"

He, the current Emperor, could not mobilize the Marquis of Champion.

Each dynasty had its own Emperor and its own officials.

A fierce general who fought for the world with the founding Emperor would naturally only take orders from the founding Emperor.

Immediately.

Everyone looked in unison at a Hidden Official in the corner of the court.

Everyone's gaze was burning, and some even carried a threatening meaning. If this Hidden Official didn't agree, they didn't mind using the sword of the current dynasty to behead this official of the former dynasty.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to try." This Hidden Official felt cold sweat pouring down and hurriedly stood out to speak.

Facing the officials' indignation, he felt it was even more uncomfortable than facing the True Person Tai Yi.

The True Person Tai Yi would at most kill him alone, but if these ministers became ruthless, his entire clan would be exterminated. After all, this matter concerned the aristocratic families of the world and the survival of the Incense Gods; the officials could do anything crazy.

"Relying on the Marquis of Champion alone might not be secure. Honorable Ministers, do you have any other powerful Incense Gods to recommend?" The Divine Martial Emperor Li Li Jiye continued to ask.

"During the reign of Emperor Yingzong, there was a General of Heavenly Might, fierce and famous. He once led a large army to search the mountains and seas, killing countless spirits and monsters. If he were to assist, it would surely be more secure." Suddenly, another minister stood out and said.

"Right, the General of Heavenly Might is also an extremely powerful figure. Some once said, 'Before, there was the Marquis of Champion; after, there was the General of Heavenly Might.' These are the fiercest generals throughout the ages. Now that they have become Incense Gods after death, they must be even more heroic." Everyone agreed without exception.

"General of Heavenly Might? Not bad. Is the Hidden Official of Emperor Yingzong present?" The Divine Martial Emperor Li Li Jiye glanced over.

"Your humble servant is here." A Hidden Official stood out. His complexion was not very good; being named at this moment was not a good thing.

The Divine Martial Emperor said: "Ask Emperor Yingzong if he is willing to let the General of Heavenly Might come forward and join forces with the Marquis of Champion to deal with the True Person Tai Yi."

"Your humble servant will try his best." This Hidden Official did not dare to refuse and immediately agreed.

"There are already two fierce generals. Although it is already ten-to-one, this matter is of great importance; only success is allowed, no failure. So, do you ministers have any other recommendations?" The Divine Martial Emperor Li Li Jiye began to ask again.

"There is a god on Shou Mountain, a thousand-year-old pine tree that became a spirit, with the Daoist name Qingsong. Later, he was appointed as the Mountain God of Shou Mountain by Emperor Renzong, enjoying five hundred years of incense. It is said that this person possesses god-and-ghost-defying techniques and the ability to reverse the sun and moon. Your Majesty could perhaps issue an imperial decree to invite the Mountain God of Shou Mountain to come out of the mountain to assist." Immediately, another official stood out and recommended someone.

"Mountain God Qingsong of Shou Mountain? Good, I approve." The Divine Martial Emperor said with a smile that was not a smile.

"There is also a god in Taihu Lake, named Lady Baishui. She was originally a talented woman from a former dynasty. Now, having passed one thousand two hundred years, the incense is still flourishing. There was a posthumous appointment during the late Emperor's time; perhaps we can invite her to take action." Another official continued to recommend.

"Approved." The Divine Martial Emperor nodded.

Other officials, seeing this, also successively stood out to recommend experts from all walks of life.

Those they recommended were all famous spirits, monsters, and Incense Gods. They were either accumulated over a thousand years or had a thousand years of cultivation, or they were the Princes and Generals who had fought for the world with the founding Emperor. The Princes and Generals who had accumulated a few hundred years of incense didn't even have the qualifications to be nominated, because when the True Person Tai Yi left the capital, he had already slaughtered three Guardian Gods in one breath.

Therefore, the Incense Gods or spirits that could be invited had to have strength absolutely not inferior to the Guardian Gods; otherwise, going would be in vain.

Not mentioning it, one wouldn't know.

Once mentioned, it truly made the Divine Martial Emperor Li Li Jiye somewhat surprised.

He hadn't expected that there were so many experts hidden in the world. This time, Li Yi made a big scene, blowing all these experts who usually didn't appear out into the open in one breath.

That was also fine.

Taking this opportunity, wipe them all out in one net.

The Divine Martial Emperor Li Li Jiye was well-prepared. He had already prepared several blank imperial decrees, intending to strip these people of their divine positions, scatter their incense, and weaken their strength when necessary.

Under these circumstances, if Li Yi still couldn't win, then the operation could only be declared a failure.

After all, these experts were not the strongest Incense Gods. If he couldn't even beat them, then there was no need for the destruction of temples and shrines to continue. In the end, it would be better to find a way to cross dimensions and save his life first.

After a court session, the experts of the world began to surface one after another.

But soon.

The news from the court session was immediately transmitted by the Golden Pupil Guards, with the intention of sending it to Li Yi in Taiyue City at the fastest speed.

And at this moment, Li Yi was not continuing to lead the Embroidered Uniform Guards to advance, but was resting in this city.

Three days and three nights of action—even evolvers couldn't hold up.

He also needed to see if the Incense Gods of the world had any reaction after the scene he had made. If not, he would act again after resting for a day. ===== CHAPTER 575 =====