Chapter 287: Divination, Great Omen of Disaster
Hua Changxi openly attacked in the plaza, first slapping the Imperial Guards and then suppressing the Holy Guard, causing internal turmoil within the Medical Affairs Department once more.
Everyone was both shocked by her power and wary of her recklessness and willingness to go all out.
Especially Hua Changxi’s final words, which were like pouring oil into a fire, causing many hearts to churn with apprehension.
Xue Xian didn’t dare to respond further and, with the Imperial Guards, shamefully returned to the Imperial Palace to report.
As the Imperial Guards departed, the crowd in the plaza gradually dispersed.
At the entrance of the Old Courtyard, Gu Xing watched Hua Changxi fly back to Dan Yuan Peak, his expression solemn, his eyes flashing with deep worry.
Granny Sun saw this and was puzzled, “Didn’t Changxi deter everyone today? I imagine from now on, no one will dare to openly trouble her.”
Gu Xing shook his head and sighed, “For a person to go far, they need few enemies and many friends. Do you think Hua Changxi has more friends or more enemies?”
Granny Sun also became worried, “Did Changxi make a mistake today?”
Gu Xing shook his head again, “Appropriately displaying strength is also necessary, but to confront the Royal Family like this, I hope she has enough cards in hand.”
The Royal Family is a behemoth to the Noble Families and powerful officials; Hua Changxi is just one person, with slender arms and legs, charging forward like this, one can’t help but break out in a cold sweat for her.
Furthermore, the Royal Family’s provocation this time can be considered an open scheme.
Hua Changxi’s final declaration did indeed put the Royal Family in a difficult position, but only if she truly had the means to deal with it. Otherwise, if handled poorly, she would offend everyone in the Capital City.
Everything Hua Changxi has experienced is essentially a struggle from insignificance.
For those from insignificance to rise, they face too many obstacles: either they are willing to compromise and retreat, cede interests, and turn enemies into friends; or they possess strength far exceeding all others and can achieve complete suppression.
Hua Changxi clearly is unwilling to compromise, so does she possess the strength to crush everyone?
In the Heavenly Department’s Council Hall, Wei Zhenjie listened with great interest as Huo Yunxiao reported on the events in the Medical Affairs Department’s plaza, highly commending Hua Changxi’s defiance of the Imperial Guards and the Holy Guard.
“The three Sacred Lands of Talismans, Artifacts, and Formations still show no signs of revival; they are lacking people like Hua Changxi.”
“The Central Sacred Land and the Dan Sheng Hall, although chaotic due to the strong intervention of the Royal Family and Noble Families, the proliferation of factions has also led to various disturbances.”
“The current chaos, while it will cause various problems, is better than stagnation. At least in chaos, people can emerge, and there is a possibility of breaking old rules.”
“The other three Great Sacred Lands are fine in all other aspects, but they advance too slowly. I hope this broad recruitment of Apprentices can inject new vitality into the three Sacred Lands.”
Huo Yunxiao looked at Wei Zhenjie and smiled, “Hua Changxi has also become smarter this time, actually knowing how to leverage the Royal Family. She told Xue Xian that she was willing to take on the responsibility of maintaining order in the Capital City. The Royal Family wants to control even local affairs, so how could they allow others to meddle in the Capital?”
Wei Zhenjie’s eyes flickered upon hearing this, “Hua Changxi doesn’t seem like someone who speaks without reason. Where does she get her confidence?”
Huo Yunxiao, “Indeed, Hua Changxi’s final words have intimidated quite a few people.”
Everyone was mainly intimidated by Hua Changxi’s repeated breakthroughs. Regardless, Hua Changxi cannot be judged by conventional standards, as she has made too many unexpected moves.
Wei Zhenjie was silent for a moment, “I truly hope the Royal Family can be a bit more forceful this time.” He really wanted to see what trump cards Hua Changxi had.
In the Spiritual Realm Pavilion, Xia Zhen held the same sentiment, also hoping the Royal Family would use thunderous means to suppress Hua Changxi. He wanted to see how Hua Changxi could counterattack.
In the Imperial Palace Forbidden Area, the Grand Emperor, the Emperor, Prince Fu, and Prince Shou looked with solemn expressions at a Royal Clan Elder with white hair.
At this moment, the Royal Clan Elder sat cross-legged, his eyes closed, chanting incantations. In front of him, a turtle shell exuding an ancient aura floated.
Suddenly, the turtle shell vibrated, and the Royal Clan Elder’s previously calm face contorted in pain.
“Clatter~” The turtle shell fell to the ground.
At the same time, the Royal Clan Elder let out a “splat” sound and spat out a mouthful of blood.
“Sixth Elder.”
The Grand Emperor and the others were greatly alarmed. Prince Shou and Prince Fu quickly stood up and stepped forward to help the Royal Sixth Elder.
The Sixth Elder, disregarding the severe injuries to his body, picked up the turtle shell with trembling hands. Upon seeing a conspicuous crack appear in the center of the turtle shell, his expression changed drastically.
The Grand Emperor and the others also saw it.
“Sixth Elder, what was the result of the divination?”
The Sixth Elder looked at the Grand Emperor and the Emperor and laboriously uttered two words: “Great Omen of Misfortune!”
Upon hearing this, Prince Shou was the first to be unable to accept it, “How is that possible?!”
It was Prince Shou who requested this divination.
There was no other way; the Capital City’s security was of great importance to the Royal Family, and Hua Changxi was someone who played by her own rules. Although he wanted Hua Changxi to be completely unable to recover, he dared not gamble with the future of the Royal Family.
He never expected that the divination result would be Great Omen of Misfortune.
After the Spiritual Energy Revival, the Royal Family had encountered several crises, and each time the divination had not yielded Great Omen of Misfortune. How could Hua Changxi, with her meager status, possess the power to shake the foundations of the Royal Family!
The Sixth Elder looked at Prince Shou, “The Five Great Sacred Lands are the foundation of the Central Continent, the convergence point of the continent’s Luck. Those favored by the Sacred Lands are definitely people with great destiny.”
“Dealing with someone carrying great destiny, even if you win in the end, you will suffer a powerful backlash. Thirteen, no matter what you intend to do, stop immediately.”
Prince Shou was extremely unwilling, “Are we just going to let this lowly person, Hua Changxi, openly slap our Royal Family in the face? Where is the Royal Family’s authority?”
The Imperial Guards approaching Hua Changxi was actually ordered by Prince Shou. The Emperor, too lazy to pursue what had already happened, merely looked at Prince Shou, “I heard from Jun Hao that Hua Changxi isn’t trying to oppose the Royal Family, but rather anyone who obstructs her?”
Prince Shou’s face darkened as he nodded.
After hearing this, the Emperor looked at the Grand Emperor, “Hua Changxi is Hua Changxin’s twin sister. Jun Mo and Hua Changxin are fellow disciples and have deep affection for each other. Since we can no longer suppress Hua Changxi, then we should not continue to be her enemy.”
The Grand Emperor did not speak.
Prince Shou retorted, “Are we supposed to let Hua Changxi continue to grow stronger in the Medical Affairs Department?”
The Emperor looked at him with a headache and said unceremoniously, “How Hua Changxi fares in the Medical Affairs Department doesn’t have much impact on the Royal Family, but it poses a greater threat to the Xia Family. You insist on being the tip of the spear, do you want to show how capable you are?”
“If you could suppress Hua Changxi, that would be one thing, but look at what you’ve done; you’ve only caused the Royal Family to lose face and become a laughingstock to others.”
“Even so, you still want to pursue this. Are you dealing with Hua Changxi, or are you dealing with the Royal Family? Can’t you have a broader perspective? Don’t always cling to trivial matters?”
Prince Shou’s face turned red with anger upon hearing this.
Prince Fu sighed and spoke to ease the situation for Prince Shou, “That Hua Changxi has no reverence for imperial power. If she were to gain control of the Dan Sheng Hall, the Royal Family would gain nothing.”
The Emperor, “If the Royal Family gains nothing, others won’t either.” He then looked at the Grand Emperor again.
“From the intelligence gathered from various sources, Hua Changxi is not the type of person who likes to fight for power and profit. Most of the time, she only minds her own business. Such a person poses no real threat to the Royal Family.”
“With the Spiritual Energy Revival, the Royal Family can no longer control the overall situation. The Four Continents have already appeared one after another, and it’s likely that before long, they will arrive at the Central Continent. At that time, the struggle will be more intense, and the situation will be more complex.”
“The Royal Family has long been unable to grasp everything, nor can it hold onto it.”
The Grand Emperor finally spoke, looking at the Emperor, “Are you suggesting the Royal Family give up the Dan Sheng Hall?”
The Emperor shook his head, “My son’s meaning is that the Royal Family should start by focusing on the big picture and letting go of the small. If some things cannot be stopped, then we should strive more for what we can hold in our hands.”
He said this with a long sigh.
“In ancient times, imperial dynasties struggled to survive. Since the decline of the Royal Family is inevitable, we should plan for long-term development in the future.”
“To walk a broad and long path, we must abandon past glories, foster good relationships everywhere. Making enemies everywhere, especially powerful enemies, is ultimately not a wise move.”
Prince Shou disagreed greatly upon hearing this, “We are the Royal Family.”
The Grand Emperor raised his hand to interrupt him, “We will do as the Emperor says.” He looked at the pale Sixth Elder and then dismissed the Emperor and his two brothers.
The Emperor rose to take his leave. Although Prince Shou was unwilling, he was pulled away by Prince Fu.
After leaving the Forbidden Area, the Emperor said to Prince Shou, “From now on, matters concerning Hua Changxi will be handled by Jun Hao. Brother Thirteen, you should manage the Qihuang Pavilion and balance the various factions.”
Prince Shou wanted to retort upon hearing this, but was held back by Prince Fu.
After the Emperor had walked far away, Prince Shou said, “He is too much of a coward as Emperor. He only got the throne because he is a few years older than you and me.”
“Thirteen!”
Prince Fu sharply rebuked Prince Shou, “I think you are becoming more and more arrogant. The Royal Family is in a difficult situation, and it is precisely when we need to unite. If you continue to spout nonsense, I will report you to Father Emperor and have him send you to the Nether Prison to reflect.”
