180: Chapter 180 A Coffin

Left Prime Ministers Residence, study.

Left Prime Minister Ming Shiyuan sat upright in a grand chair, his fingers tapping gently against the tabletop, making a dull sound.

In the incense burner before him, thin smoke curled upward, yet it could not disperse the gloom between his brows.

Myriad Beast Pavilion, this pawn he had secretly supported for decades, was just like that, ruined.

The northern border had collapsed entirely, the elders suffered heavy casualties, and even that good-for-nothing Pavilion Master Gongsun Sheng was missing.

When the news reached the Imperial Capital, the imperial court was shaken.

Those officials who had once enjoyed the benefits of the "longevity pill" and had secretly colluded with him were now all like frightened birds, scrambling to distance themselves from Myriad Beast Pavilion, terrified of being implicated.

And he, Left Prime Minister Ming Shiyuan, as the head of all officials, was the first to stand up, righteously denouncing Myriad Beast Pavilion for acting against the natural order and deserving death. He personally submitted a memorial to the Human Emperor, requesting a thorough investigation into everyone involved with Myriad Beast Pavilion. His words were so intense and his attitude so resolute that it seemed as if he were the one who despised Myriad Beast Pavilion the most.

This clever move allowed him to successfully withdraw from the storm, and he even gained a reputation for being upright and uncorrupted, nipping the attacks prepared by the Right Prime Ministers faction in the bud.

But only he knew what he had lost.

Myriad Beast Pavilion was an important tool he used to balance the Right Prime Minister and erode the militarys influence.

Those old guys who relied on the "longevity pill" to extend their lives, although lacking in strength, had deep roots in the court and were his most loyal dogs.

Now, these dogs were either dead or in hiding, and the advantage he had painstakingly built was gone overnight.

"Waste! They are all a bunch of waste!" Left Prime Minister Ming Shiyuan cursed inwardly.

He had operated for many years, planning every step, and was just about to completely suppress the Right Prime Minister, only to have his plans disrupted by a sudden Dragon beast.

Ling Tian...

War Beast Association...

He silently recited these two names, his eyes becoming deep and dark.

He would settle this score sooner or later.

But not now.

The most important thing now was to steady his position and find new strength and new allies.

Power, only absolute power could give him peace of mind.

For greater strength and a higher status, he could use any means necessary.

Just then, the base of the ordinary teacup on his desk, which he used as a paperweight, suddenly grew slightly hot, revealing a faint red light.

Left Prime Minister Ming Shiyuan paused, his expression instantly turning gloomy.

This was a token for single-line communication with Myriad Beast Pavilion, which he had ordered to be abandoned long ago.

That fool Pavilion Master Gongsun Sheng, he actually dared to contact him?

Was he tired of living?

What use was there in finding him now, other than dragging him down into the water together?

He really wanted to crush this token directly to eliminate future trouble.

But a trace of hesitation flashed in his heart.

Pavilion Master Gongsun Sheng was no fool; to dare to contact him at such a desperate time, he must have some reliance.

Did he hold something over him and want to drag him down together? Or... was there some temptation he could not refuse?

After pondering for a moment, Left Prime Minister Ming Shiyuan finally reached out and injected a stream of Qi into the teacup base.

Hum—!

The space slightly distorted, and an illusory figure slowly condensed in the study.

It was none other than the Pavilion Master of Myriad Beast Pavilion, Pavilion Master Gongsun Sheng.

At this moment, Pavilion Master Gongsun Sheng no longer had his usual high spirits; his face was pale, his aura was weak, and his eyes were filled with madness.

His projection was very unstable, as if it could dissipate at any moment.

"Left Prime Minister Ming, long time no see." Pavilion Master Gongsun Sheng's voice was hoarse, carrying a kind of desperate finality.

"Pavilion Master Gongsun Sheng, are you seeking death?" Left Prime Minister Ming Shiyuan's voice carried no emotion. "Do you know that the entire Great Xia is currently hunting you down? You are contacting me—are you trying to drag me down to the grave with you?"

"To the grave? Heh..." Pavilion Master Gongsun Sheng let out a miserable laugh. "Left Prime Minister Ming, you and I have cooperated for many years. How many dirty jobs I have done for you, you know in your heart. Now that my Myriad Beast Pavilion has fallen into trouble, you are the first to stand up and want to put us to death. This ability to turn against someone is truly an eye-opener for me."

"Winners are kings and losers are villains, that is all." Left Prime Minister Ming Shiyuan was expressionless. "You lost, so you should have the awareness of a loser. Coming to me now to beg is already too late."

"I am not here to beg!" Pavilion Master Gongsun Sheng's eyes suddenly became fanatical. "I am here to send you a massive Opportunity! An Opportunity that can let you and me take revenge, and even let you... step into a higher Realm!"

Left Prime Minister Ming Shiyuan's heart stirred, but he remained calm on the surface: "Tell me about it."

"I need you to do me a favor." Pavilion Master Gongsun Sheng stared at him. "Help me open the most secretive channel; I want to send something into the underground of the Imperial Capital without anyone noticing."

"Just this?" Left Prime Minister Ming Shiyuan sneered. "Do you think I would risk exposure for such a small matter of yours?"

"Of course it is more than that." Pavilion Master Gongsun Sheng's breathing became rapid, and his projection began to shake violently. "After it is done, I will give you something. Something... you have been dreaming of!"

He opened his palm, and a drop of liquid, black as ink and exuding an ominous and corrupt aura, slowly floated in his palm.

"This is..." Left Prime Minister Ming Shiyuan's pupils constricted sharply.

He could feel that the drop of liquid contained a terrifying power that made even him tremble! It was a substance that surpassed Qi, filled with destruction and corruption!

"demon blood!" Pavilion Master Gongsun Sheng said word by word, his voice filled with endless temptation. "A drop of true demon blood! Left Prime Minister Ming, how many years have you been stuck at the Peak of the quasi-emperor Realm? With this, you have a chance to touch that legendary Realm! You and I join forces, overthrowing Great Xia is just around the corner!"

Left Prime Minister Ming Shiyuan stared fixedly at that drop of demon blood, his breathing involuntarily becoming rapid.

He felt the Qi within his body churning and craving! It was a greed born from the instinct of life!

He knew that Pavilion Master Gongsun Sheng was not lying. This thing really had the possibility of letting him achieve a Breakthrough!

Risk... reward...

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind. In the end, greed overcame reason.

"What exactly do you want to send into the Imperial Capital?" He asked in a deep voice.

Pavilion Master Gongsun Sheng grinned, smiling hideously: "A coffin."