Chapter 5

System, which of these two methods should I choose?

Ding, the system suggests the host adopt the second method, cultivating one's own world; after the world's consciousness is subdued, it can gradually be cultivated to Heavenly Dao level, giving the host absolute control over the world.

System, the world's will isn't easy to subdue, is it?

Ding, yes, the strength of this world's will is equivalent to the first layer of the Martial Ancestor Realm; the host's chance of subduing it themselves is 0%, but the host can expend National Fortune Value, and the system will help deal with the world's will; the host only needs to refine the world's will.

Hahaha, System, you're really thoughtful! With this, only a fool would choose to break through ascension; cultivating a top-tier world isn't great?

Upon hearing the system's reply, Liu Bian immediately rejoiced; this system really has no faults, it considers for the host, as long as one doesn't court death.

Liu Bian believes that with the system's help, he can certainly dominate all heavens and myriad realms. Whoever comes won't be of any use, I'm saying!!!

After finishing chatting with the system, Liu Bian planned to rest well; currently there's no need to cultivate, this spiritual energy concentration really has no need for cultivation.

One should still wait until completing the system quest to properly develop one's forces and quickly raise the world's level.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and Liu Bian finally awaited the day of the abdication ceremony; after handling palace affairs, the Han Empire was about to welcome its own glorious era.

He believes that with his own effort plus the system's help, the Han Empire's prestige will surely resonate throughout all heavens and myriad realms, and everyone will take pride in being a subject of the Han Empire.

He is certain that it can be achieved that every subject of the empire will be like a dragon, and he firmly believes that day will not be far off.

Luoyang, the Prime Minister's residence; today the Prime Minister's residence is filled with a tense atmosphere everywhere, and one can see Xiliang Army soldiers with murderous looks, each imposing, wearing leather armor, holding curved blades, faces full of killing intent.

In the main hall, Dong Zhuo's bulky body sat in the uppermost seat, with strategists and generals of the Xiliang Army on both sides.

Among them, Li Ru's figure was prominently standing at the front of the left side's strategist troop, while the right side had its foremost person.

He is over seven chi tall, with a slender waist bound at the back, shoulders drawn together, his face like powdered makeup, sword-shaped eyebrows joining into the heavenly blue, inserted into the forehead and hair bun, a pair of handsome eyes with clear black and white, nose like a jade pillar, mouth like cinnabar, large ears turned inward.

He wears a hair-binding purple-gold cap, a hundred-flower robe, a tiger-head armor, a delicate belt at the waist, cloud-treading war boots on his feet, and a sword at his ribs.

Standing there, imposing and majestic, he gazes tiger-like around; this person is Dong Zhuo's adopted son, the greatest warrior of the Three Kingdoms, Marquis Wen, Lü Bu.

Behind him followed the Xiliang Army's Hua Xiong, Li Jue, Guo Si, and other Xiliang Army commanders.

Son-in-law, are the preparations for the abdication ceremony later all ready?

Dong Zhuo, seated in the primary position, spoke to Li Ru, asking; seeing Dong Zhuo speak, everyone in the hall turned their gaze to Li Ru.

Reporting to father-in-law, the son-in-law has fully prepared for the ceremony later; the young emperor has already promised to write the abdication edict, announce his abdication in court, and then father-in-law's plan to act as Han will be mostly accomplished.

Li Ru stepped forward, bowed with clasped fists, and said respectfully.

Hahaha, good, good, good! If this succeeds, the son-in-law will take the chief merit!

As long as the Prime Minister succeeds in acting as Han, after unifying the world you will take the chief merit; and after the Prime Minister's hundred years, the throne will still await your inheritance.

Dong Zhuo laughed wildly, his fleshy cheeks trembling, looking ferocious.

Father-in-law, you jest; Wen You dares not claim merit, it's really too much for the son-in-law.

Li Ru hastily rose to salute, speaking anxiously; Dong Zhuo was just giving him a grand promise, he couldn't really take it seriously.

Although knowing Dong Zhuo has no son, the throne will likely be his someday, but one must still maintain the proper appearance; one must absolutely not show it.

Alright, son-in-law, don't be modest; the young emperor's side is all ready; how is that Prince of Chen Liu? One must absolutely not let him interfere with our affairs!

Dong Zhuo said in a deep voice.

Please rest assured, father-in-law; that Chen Liu Prince Liu Xie, though young and appearing to uphold the emperor, already harbors the desire to sit on the throne himself; he's probably had enough of being Chen Liu Prince, and wishes his emperor brother would die soon.

Li Ru spoke with a mocking smile.

That's good, but we must not be careless about this Liu Xie; this kid has more scheming than the young emperor." Dong Zhuo said in a deep voice.

Understood, son-in-law; although Liu Xie has ambition, he's only just reached adulthood, lacks supporters, and with our control, father-in-law need not worry he'll escape our grasp.

Li Ru spoke confidently.

Alright, everyone act according to the plan; after our matter succeeds, we will certainly not forget your merits; you shall await becoming ministers who follow the dragon, receiving ennoblement of wives and children, promotion and increased rank, ennoblement as marquises and appointment as generals, all starting today; we entrust this to you.

We are willing to die for His Majesty!!!" The crowd rose, clasped fists, and shouted loudly.

Hahaha, good, good, good!!! Then we will rely on your assistance.

Dong Zhuo laughed heartily, the flesh on his face trembling; he was quite satisfied with everyone's response.

Father-in-law, the time for court is approaching; we should set out." Li Ru reminded Dong Zhuo seated at the head.

What the son-in-law says is correct; today's court assembly is crucial, no mistakes allowed; everyone, prepare to go to the palace together; presumably our emperor must still be anxious and uneasy; we should quickly help him escape, hahaha…

Dong Zhuo spoke arrogantly to the crowd, then strode out; the crowd behind surged forward, following him out.

Luoyang, outside the Imperial Palace Court Hall; at this moment, officials going to court gathered in groups of three or five and walked over.

Soon, many people gathered before the hall's doors; among them, the Minister of Ceremonies Wang Yun and the Grand Commandant Yuan Kui had the most people around them.

Gentlemen, in today's court assembly, that traitor Dong Zhuo will surely be unfavorable to His Majesty; what should we do? Are we just going to watch His Majesty be murdered by rebellious ministers and villains?" Minister of Ceremonies Wang Yun said with a pained expression.

Yes, Minister Wang Yun makes sense; but what can we do…

The senior ministers immediately filled with fear, saying, if Dong Zhuo moves against the emperor, their future days will also be unpleasant.

Based on the conduct of the Xiliang Army, they are now so arrogant; since the Xiliang Army entered Luoyang, the city's commoners have all been harmed by them, and many small clans have suffered purges.

If Dong Zhuo murders the emperor, wanting to go further, these people basically have no strength to stop it; then life and death will be under their control, leaving even less recourse.

Alright, everyone, don't worry; when we go in later, no matter what happens, I and Yuan Kui will take the lead; you just need to support us; we cannot let the Han dynasty's four-hundred-year foundation be destroyed in our hands, or else how will we face the Han ancestors?

Minister of Ceremonies Wang Yun said in a deep voice.