18: Chapter 18 Killing the Chicken to Warn the Monkey

In the blink of an eye, the next day arrived.

Inside the Yangxin Hall of the imperial palace, Wang Chen was Cultivating. This place had become his usual residence.

In the past, his talent for Cultivation was poor.

No matter how hard he tried, it had no effect, so he had simply stopped bothering with it.

However, ever since he ascended the throne.

He discovered that he could actually mobilize the Luck of the entire Imperial Dynasty. Once he utilized the Imperial Dynasty's Luck, his strength would become countless times stronger.

Although he did not know how strong the legendary Land Deity Realm was.

However.

He had a feeling that when he utilized the Imperial Dynasty's Luck to strike with all his might, it would absolutely be no less than the Land Deity Realm!

All he could do now was to become proficient in using the Power of Imperial Fortune as quickly as possible.

However.

Just as he was striving to familiarize himself with the Power of Imperial Fortune, a guard's respectful report suddenly came from outside the hall door.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Ji Gang of the Embroidered Uniform Guard requests an audience."

Upon hearing the voice.

Wang Chen slowly opened his eyes. In that instant, two golden Dragon shadows seemed to flash and vanish within his gaze.

Subsequently.

The Power of Imperial Fortune that had been swirling around his body quietly receded.

"Summon him."

As Wang Chen's voice fell, the doors of the Yangxin Hall opened accordingly.

Immediately after.

Ji Gang, dressed in the flying fish uniform, walked into the great hall.

"Your subject, Ji Gang, pays respects to Your Majesty!"

"Rise."

Wang Chen waved his hand first, then continued to ask.

"How are those ministers doing? Are there any who do not know what is good for them?"

Wang Chen was naturally clear about the purpose of Ji Gang's visit; after all, he had made an agreement with those ministers yesterday.

Now that the deadline had arrived, it was time to verify the results.

"Your Majesty is wise."

After rising, Ji Gang reported with a solemn expression: "After the Embroidered Uniform Guard's round-the-clock strict monitoring and verification, among the four hundred and fifty-six ministers in the court, not a single one dared to defy the imperial will."

"All illegally obtained assets have been counted and registered according to the requirements, and this morning, they were all transported to the imperial treasury and designated areas within the palace. There were no omissions, and no one dared to play any tricks during this process."

"Oh?"

Wang Chen raised an eyebrow, a flash of surprise appearing in his eyes. This result seemed somewhat different from what he had imagined.

"Four hundred and fifty-six people, and not a single one dared to take a risk or attempt to conceal anything? This has truly surprised me."

"I had originally thought that there would always be a few fools who thought they were clever, or were too greedy and reluctant to part with their assets, who could be used to 'make an example of someone' again and set a new precedent."

"It seems they do not want to give me that Opportunity..."

Upon hearing this, Ji Gang immediately bowed and said: "Your Majesty's imperial might is vast, and your methods are heaven-defying. The intimidation at yesterday's court assembly has already made them fully recognize the situation."

"They are able to occupy high positions, so none of them are dull-witted. Faced with the choice between life and death, they naturally know how to weigh their options! Looking at it now, they must truly be afraid."

Wang Chen nodded noncommittally.

He agreed very much with Ji Gang's words.

As long as they were not stupid, they would know how to choose!

"Tell me how the harvest was this time; I imagine it shouldn't be too bad..."

Mentioning this.

Ji Gang could not help but reveal a look of excitement on his face.

"Replying to Your Majesty, the amount... is extremely vast! It can be said that it far exceeds expectations! Gold, silver, jewelry, land deeds, rare Materials... they are piled up like mountains!"

"So much so that... the main imperial treasuries within the palace cannot accommodate them at all. Currently, there is still a large amount of wealth that can only be temporarily stored in the open at designated places within the palace, guarded jointly by the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Imperial Guards."

"Oh? It's so much that even the imperial treasury cannot hold it all?"

Wang Chen was also a bit surprised; the greed of these ministers seemed to have exceeded his previous expectations.

One must know that the Imperial Dynasty's treasury.

Was built during the most prosperous time of the Imperial Dynasty.

Even then, the Imperial Dynasty's treasury had never been filled.

Who would have thought.

That now, by relying on these ministers, the treasury that had never been filled before has actually been filled.

This is truly unimaginable...

"It seems I still underestimated them. Order the Ministry of Works to immediately build at least three more large imperial treasuries, and the construction period must be fast! I have a premonition that soon... these new imperial treasuries will also come in handy!"

"Yes! Your subject obeys the imperial decree and will go to supervise it later."

After understanding the matters regarding those ministers, Wang Chen asked about another matter.

"Ji Gang! What is the reaction of other forces? Has the Embroidered Uniform Guard received any information?"

Upon hearing this question.

Ji Gang's expression became serious, and he immediately took out a secret report from his sleeve.

"Replying to Your Majesty, the unusual actions of the civil and military officials yesterday have spread to all corners through various channels. Among them, the vast majority of forces have restrained themselves after hearing the news."

"Many forces have even recalled their Disciples who were causing trouble outside; now they are all in a wait-and-see mode."

At this point.

Ji Gang's tone paused slightly, then he continued, "However, there is one force that has turned a deaf ear to this, and even... is intensifying their actions!"

"Oh? Which force is it?"

Wang Chen's gaze narrowed slightly, and a sense of curiosity could not help but arise in his heart.

Others are already in a wait-and-see mode.

At this time, there is actually someone who doesn't care.

Do they really have the strength?

Or is there something wrong with their brains...

"The South, Xuantian Holy Land!"

"According to the secret report from the Embroidered Uniform Guard lurking inside, as well as the intelligence summary from the southern prefectures, after learning of the changes in the imperial city, Xuantian Holy Land has not only failed to restrain itself but has become even more unscrupulous."

"Their Disciples are running rampant in several southern states, bullying local officials, forcibly occupying resource mines, and even publicly declaring that 'the Tianxuan Dynasty's fortune has run out.' Their Holy Master and several Elders have also repeatedly spoken disrespectfully to Your Majesty and the imperial court on public or private occasions. Their attitude can be said to be extremely arrogant and haughty, as if they are certain that the Imperial Dynasty is already on the decline and is powerless to look after other things!"

"Xuantian Holy Land..."

Wang Chen repeated this name in a low voice, his fingertips tapping lightly on the imperial desk.

"Interesting. I was originally considering which force to make an example of first. I didn't expect someone to actively deliver themselves to my door!"

His tone was calm.

But in this instant, the temperature inside the great hall seemed to drop by several degrees suddenly.

"Since they are so actively wanting to play the role of the chicken I kill to scare the monkeys, how can I not fulfill their wish?"

After Wang Chen finished speaking.

An invisible imperial pressure instantly permeated the area.

"Ji Gang."

"Your subject is here!"

"I order you to immediately mobilize the elite of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, to be commanded by you personally. At the same time... take the three Old Ancestors of the Celestial Realm from the imperial family and immediately head to the Xuantian Holy Land!"

"Does Your Majesty mean..."

"My meaning is very simple."

"Wipe out the Xuantian Holy Land for me!"

"Within the territory of the Tianxuan Dynasty, such arrogant and domineering forces that disregard imperial power are not allowed to exist!"

"By the way, tell those three Old Ancestors of the Imperial Dynasty."

"In this battle, if they perform well, I don't mind granting them an Opportunity to step into that 'Land Immortal' realm. But if they perform poorly, or still harbor any thoughts they shouldn't have..."

At this point.

Wang Chen could not help but snort coldly.

"Then there is no need for them to waste the Imperial Dynasty's food anymore!!!"