Chapter 66

No way? You really want to seize power with popular support?

Jin Bing's idea was impractical, leaving Zhao Si bewildered:

The Heavenly Emperor's power comes from cultivation; popular support is important in reality, but if Di Jun wanted to deal with him, wouldn't it just be a slap?

A mere True Immortal actually dares to seize a Quasi-Saint's authority...

All we can say is that Jin Bing is still too idealistic.

But...

After deep thought for a moment, Zhao Si helplessly found that, aside from pinning hopes on illusory fantasies, he really couldn't think of a better solution.

After all, from the start, this game has been an asymmetrical play with vastly unequal forces; all plot progress can only rely on scheming, not on brute force.

【Nüwa also pondered, then smiled and said: "Good!"】

【You couldn't help but glance at the equally dazed Guang Chengzi and Huang Long Zhenren, wondering if their actions in the Human Race had drawn Di Jun's attention, leading to the Human Race's exposure?】

Impractical fantasies, after all, are still worth hoping for; otherwise he'd just be playing at a market...

【I've already decided: in the future, the Primordial Wilderness will be divided into six domains, with each saint governing one domain, surely bringing peace and virtue to all... As for me, I'll pack up and go to the East Sea Tang Valley to enjoy retirement with my wife, kids, and a warm kang...】

【After the banquet ends, Di Jun will see off the immortals, but at the very end he will specially announce to the immortals an important matter: I have reigned over the universe for long; lately I feel the weight of power, and I can't help but yearn for the immortals' carefree days—this Heavenly Emperor's throne should now be relinquished!】

【Moreover, six saints have emerged; the Six Saints, whether in cultivation or governance, surpass me a hundredfold; by reason and emotion, they should be invited to inherit the throne!】

【What does this have to do with you?!】

Moreover, the Heavenly Court has many high-level Quasi-Saints, and innate spiritual treasures and supreme treasures are not lacking; there's also a Di Jun like Xue Ding'e—who knows why he became a saint?

【Meanwhile, while you're brainstorming, the Six Saints have responded to the Heavenly Emperor's decision.】

【In short, you have no right to reject this resolution, because Di Jun never consulted you; he only asked the Six Saints, and you are merely a pawn in their game with him.】

【You're caught in a brainstorm...】

【Thus host and guest enjoyed themselves fully...】

Yet this asymmetrical game, Zhao Si can still play it, indicating that besides his various micro-manipulations of Jin Bing, Jin Bing himself also needs a lot of luck.

【In your past life, you never heard of the Heavenly Emperor abdicating in favor of the Six Saints; obviously, this is another butterfly effect caused by your influence...】

【...】

The two sides' strengths are clearly not on the same level.

I understand the reasoning, but will Di Jun always tolerate being deprived of power?

【Without waiting for the immortals' reaction, Di Jun again said: Back then, the Daozu ordained me to be this Heavenly Emperor; I, with shallow wisdom, originally wanted to ask him to find someone more capable, but since the Daozu had ordained it, I dared not refuse, and thus became the Heavenly Emperor.】

Jin Bing doesn't know, and Zhao Si can't say for sure, after all, this is a Di Jun like Xue Ding'e.

【Di Jun warmly welcomed the immortals in the Hall of Lingxiao; after a round of laughter, he ordered the banquet to begin.】

【The Six Saints all agreed.】

【Now, with the strong assistance of all worthy persons, I have eradicated the corrupt feudal gang that brought disaster to the Primordial Wilderness' beings; I have lived up to my teacher above and the people below, my achievements are complete, so I naturally dare not cling to the throne.】

【A bunch of riddle-speakers.】

【You were dumbfounded then, never imagining that Di Jun would drag the topic onto yourself, a completely unrelated person.】

【The immortals were stunned......】

The Human Race's potential is huge, but the sedimentation time is too short; within a few dozen great cycles they can't even produce a high-level combat power like a Golden Immortal; potential can't be turned into strength in time, roughly equivalent to a useless chicken...

【While Jieyin thought, 'Whoever becomes Heavenly Emperor has nothing to do with me, a mere recluse; it'd be better to do a favor for my senior brother,' Zhunti turned his mind, smiled, and nodded together with Jieyin: 'Step step!'】

If relying solely on brute force play, Zhao Si would likely get stuck and die on his first simulation, because the strength gap is truly too great:

What is our side's configuration?

A second-rate Dragon Race descendant, not even worthy of a name, with parents and siblings all sorts of broken and worthless.

【Faced with the Heavenly Emperor's inquiry about abdication, you choose: (?)】

【Upon thinking of this terrifying guess, your mind is in turmoil…… No! Impossible!】

【A: Your Majesty, please forgive me, I just want to improve! Let's start the process now! B: First, be cautious, then go home to tend the fields, observe carefully before speaking.】

After great effort, through micro-manipulation I became the Human Race chief and a disciple of the Supreme Purity Saint, holding a group of loyal Human Race with infinite potential; at first glance it seems impressive, but in reality I basically have no cultivation, and the Supreme Purity could cut me off at any time.

【Faced with the Heavenly Emperor's sudden brain-fart-like abdication remark, the Six Saints frowned, realized it wasn't simple, and then all chose to politely decline.】

【Amidst everyone's bewildered gazes, the rejected Di Jun seemed to sigh regretfully, then reluctantly pointed at a person, indicating that since the saints were unwilling to accept the throne, he would settle for second best and let the saints' most proud disciple of the Mystic Gate take it!】

【Panicked you, carefully recalled the actions of the Intercepting-Elucidating Sect disciples among humans…… But that is completely reasonable! What's up with the fellow junior disciples coming in scattered groups to help the senior brother be a Palu? Could this also lead to suspicion of the human race?】

【Di Jun laughed on the spot……】

【This person, it's actually you……】

【Yu Qing and Shang Qing also seemed to have their own considerations; after a little thought, they also agreed.】

【Tai Qing thought for a moment, not knowing what he had thought of, and actually nodded: 'Good!'】

【Di Jun spoke movingly, as if he truly looked forward to the future Tang Valley retirement life with great anticipation.】

【Di Jun has turned on cheats, right?】

【Regarding the contest between the Heavenly Emperor and the Sage, the other immortals had no intention of casually interfering; they sensed something was off the moment the Heavenly Emperor announced it, and then they all stood by, watching with interest as the drama unfolded.】

【And just then, as everyone was dazed, your mind jolted: another new change!】

【What is the enemy's configuration?】

【The Demon Race fills the primordial wilderness with countless, history ancient, foundations deep; from the primordial ages settling to now, no one can say exactly how many hundreds or thousands of Golden Immortals the Demon Race has, and there might even be wild quasi-sages.】

【Could it be……】

【Immortal fruits and delicacies, fine wine and tasty dishes, singing girls and dancing skills—everything one could wish for!】

【Among the celestial immortals of the Zhou Tian, those of note were all invited to the Thirty-Three Heavens to attend the birthday party of the Ten Golden Crows, truly giving Di Jun ample face.】

【Thus, you dazedly acquired the identity of 'Heavenly Emperor's successor'.】

【……】

When all the dust has settled, the Heavenly Emperor finally smiled and began to solicit your opinion—not whether you agree or not, but rather when you will ascend the throne……

Moreover, my forces now extend far beyond just the human race; across the vast territory spanning the East Sea and Eastern Wasteland, the number of humans is far fewer than that of other Demon Races, and when I govern the people, I do not discriminate by ethnicity—there is simply no reason to tie this to the human race at all ah?!

Another unexpected abdication was placed before Zhao Si.

……

(End of chapter)