[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-family-management-game-in-immortal-continent":3,"chapter-family-management-game-in-immortal-continent-family-management-game-in-immortal-continent-chapter-853":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Family Management Game In Immortal Continent",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},743969,983,"Chapter 852: The Human Heart","family-management-game-in-immortal-continent-chapter-853",853,"\u003Cp>Duskwild Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Kuangren traveled along the secret route provided by the three scoundrels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, he could easily identify gaps in the defenses of the border battlefront.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reciting the code phrase—\"Those who believe in the Pavilion of Heavenly Mystery shall gain eternal life\"—a group of believers, devoted to their god, appeared to welcome him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he traveled unimpeded all the way to Fourth Prince's Manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Kuangren's expression remained dark throughout the journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azure Cloud Prefecture was, after all, a territory governed by his own family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having stayed there for so long, handling only the affairs of Azure Cloud, he had nearly forgotten the filth and corruption of the Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he had harbored suspicions, Li Tianyue's words had still exceeded his worst expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arriving at Fourth Prince's residence, Li Kuangren composed himself and pushed those thoughts aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fourth Prince's manor was surprisingly tranquil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It bore not the slightest resemblance to the domain described in the Dynasty's rumors—a place where Fourth Prince supposedly \"devoured human flesh and blood and feasted on children daily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nor did Fourth Prince resemble the image of an emperor holding dominion over the masses; to the eye, he was merely a leisurely old man sitting by the lake, wearing a bamboo hat and fishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fishing rod twitched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man placed a flopping green carp into his bamboo basket and baited the hook once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without turning his head, he spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Kuangren of the Li family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, you angrily rebuked the court officials in the Imperial Hall. Later, you served as a Judge in the Azure Cloud Region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, you managed Hundred Treasures Mountain. And now, you hold the reins of power in Azure Cloud Prefecture, handling affairs great and small with competence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Kuangren remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Fourth Prince was unlike others; he put on no airs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Kuangren arrived, Fourth Prince simply recited the deeds that outsiders considered praiseworthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fourth Prince continued, \"It was my Twelfth Brother who asked you to come, relying on the bond of sentiment between myself and your Li family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dynasty is currently in peril.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Shadowfell Prefecture is conquered by the Wu Race, I fear the Twelve Totems of the Wu Race will all stir into action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would truly be a catastrophe for our Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sent you here to sue for peace, so that he can divert his attention to deal a heavy blow to the Wu Race.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Twelfth Brother is far more intelligent than that Crown Prince Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to your Li clan's proper guidance, those three hundred years spent as a farmer in your family really smoothed out his temperament.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Kuangren knew that playing games with such an old fox was pointless, so he spoke straightforwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing escapes Your Highness Fourth Prince. However, Your Highness surely does not wish to see the Dynasty destroyed, do you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This world belongs to your clan, but it is also the world of the Human Race. Your Highness knows far better than this humble one what needs to be done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing these words, the Fourth Prince's fishing rod twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he turn his head with interest to cast a glance at Li Kuangren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Kuangren finally got a clear look at the Fourth Prince's features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fourth Prince's hair and beard were completely white, yet he appeared hale and hearty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a glance, he struck one as a kind and benevolent figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man stroked his beard, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are right. Since you came from Dongfang Liancheng's side, you should be aware of the matters happening behind the scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether the war can actually be stopped, and whether we can appease these soldiers, ultimately depends on your Azure Cloud Li Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Kuangren frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had merely come to negotiate for peace; he had never intended to get involved in the thick of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, following beside Li Kuangren, Li Wei narrowed his eyes, his expression grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this entire world, aside from my Azure Cloud Li Clan, is there no one else who can lead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon returning from Duskwild Prefecture to the Azure Dynasty's military camp, Li Kuangren was weighed down by heavy thoughts after his lengthy discussion with the Fourth Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not make this decision alone, yet hidden within his eyes was a trace of irrepressible desire and excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he headed toward where his Aunt was staying, Li Kuangren furrowed his brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw soldiers rushing forward in droves, gazing toward a place thick with the scent of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many soldiers were whispering among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you hear? They're carrying out executions inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thousand people are being beheaded in this batch—executions at the third watch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What terrible crime did they commit? Is it collective punishment for deserting the battle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no such thing as desertion; a deserter wouldn't even make it off the battlefield alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I heard it was collusion with the enemy, but I don't see that being likely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are the veteran subordinates of our Blood-Robed War Goddess, famous for their strict military discipline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were going to turn traitor, they would have done so long ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Kuangren's expression turned grim, and he immediately rushed toward the execution ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A multitude of soldiers had gathered there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking past the crowd, he saw row upon row of soldiers, bound and kneeling on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With death staring them in the face, every one of them was trembling uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very front, executioners wielding Spirit Weapon broadswords—their own faces pale—were wiping down their blades before proceeding to decapitate the next in line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the headless corpses were carried away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While everyone's attention was fixed on the \"collaborators\" being executed, they failed to notice the numerous generals gathered to the right, all wearing amused, mocking smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an event as significant as the execution of over a thousand men, Dongfang Liancheng and the army's top experts were notably absent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Tianyue, her face pale, watched as her veteran subordinates were beheaded one by one, their divine souls utterly annihilated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing beside her was a general with a dignified bearing and the appearance of a young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed and said to her, \"General Yue, the hardest thing to fathom in this world is the human heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To think that these old soldiers would collude with the enemy for mere petty profits...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is fortunate we discovered it early, or it would surely have brewed a great disaster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Tianyue clenched her fists so hard her knuckles turned white!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every single one of those soldiers was her veteran subordinate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some had followed her for two hundred years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To claim they colluded with the enemy—that was absolutely impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing their sentence, though the subordinates trembled uncontrollably, they remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among these subordinates, some even turned their heads to look at her, offering a smile and shaking their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>",1168,"2026-06-02T11:48:19.746Z",1,"novelbin.me","fe234f46b11e876900a09449de4cfefcdb679a3b04ae2947e22691d7f07cabc0","family-management-game-in-immortal-continent-chapter-854","family-management-game-in-immortal-continent-chapter-852",870,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffamily-management-game-in-immortal-continent-cover.jpg"]