131: Chapter 131 Imperial Treasure Exchanged for Gu Tian, ​​Emperor Yuanwu Gambles the Nation's Fate

"Old Ancestor, this..." A flash of hesitation crossed Emperor Yuanwu's eyes; the cost was simply too high.

Chu Tiankuo saw Emperor Yuanwu's concerns, his tone growing more serious.

"Your Majesty, in extraordinary times, one must take extraordinary measures."

"The national destiny of Great Chu is currently in decline; if we do not go all-in, I fear it will collapse."

"This is our chance to turn the tide."

"If we do not gamble, what awaits us is the collapse of Great Chu's national legacy, and the descendants of the Chu surname being hunted down everywhere."

"Moreover, the force behind Gu Han is unfathomable."

"I am not certain if it is 'that person' from the legends."

"But even if it is not, it is enough to make those petty scoundrels wary, not daring to act rashly."

He paused, his gaze fixed sharply on Emperor Yuanwu.

"With Gu Han stirring up trouble in the open, those hidden forces will be exposed, and we can take the opportunity to eliminate them."

"This is the only opportunity, and also the best opportunity."

"While we old fossils can still suppress them."

"The lingering prestige of the Supreme Old Ancestor still remains."

A monstrous wave surged in Emperor Yuanwu's heart; he knew that what Chu Tiankuo said was not false.

The water in the capital looks calm, but in reality, it has long since rotted away.

If we do not use strong medicine to treat the illness, Great Chu is truly in danger.

"Very well!" Emperor Yuanwu gritted his teeth, a resolute light flashing in his eyes.

"I will follow the Old Ancestor's words."

"The heavenly mandate dragon vein and the Nirvana Realm Cultivation Technique can all be used by Gu Tian."

"But Gu Tian must go all out to clear away all obstacles for my Great Chu."

"Your Majesty is wise!" A flash of approval crossed Chu Tiankuo's eyes.

He knew that Emperor Yuanwu was under immense pressure to make this decision right now.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, as long as Gu Tian is drawn into this."

"We won't need to lift a finger; those forces will naturally make a move."

"When that time comes, we only need to guide things from behind the scenes."

"When Gu Tian can no longer hold on, we will make our move to subdue him."

"Let Gu Tian completely submit to us."

"By then, it will not be up to him."

"Old Ancestor, the 'that person' you mentioned earlier..." "Could it be that person from the legends?"

Emperor Yuanwu's voice was low and trembled slightly; the forbidden name almost blurted out.

He dared not say it, nor could he say it, because that existence had long since transcended the mortal world and was revered as a god.

Upon hearing this, Chu Tiankuo's eyes became as deep as an abyss.

He neither confirmed nor denied it, merely brushing his sleeves in a casual manner.

"Your Majesty need not worry."

"The name of 'that person' is far beyond what we mere mortals can speculate about."

"All we can do is try our best to protect the Great Chu nation so that it may endure."

"This is our root."

"Without Great Chu, we will all be people without roots."

"Even our clan members will have nowhere to settle."

His words seemed ambiguous, yet they perfectly confirmed Emperor Yuanwu's inner suspicions.

Behind Gu Han, there was indeed an intricate connection with that existence hanging high above the Nine Heavens.

Emperor Yuanwu's mind shook violently; the anger he had felt toward Gu Han earlier had now completely transformed into deep wariness and awe.

"This is precisely the perfect opportunity for us to clear out internal troubles and revitalize the imperial power."

"If we miss this opportunity, it will be impossible to restore Great Chu to its former glory again."

"Those people will not give us another chance."

Emperor Yuanwu's tense face slowly relaxed; he looked up at Chu Tiankuo, a flash of realization in his eyes.

That's right, this stagnant water of Great Chu had long needed a stormy sea to wash it clean.

And Gu Han was undoubtedly the best candidate to stir up this storm.

Starting from the capital, it would continuously radiate throughout all of Great Chu.

Consequently, it would pull in all forces, constantly wearing them down.

"It's just..." A hint of worry appeared between Emperor Yuanwu's brows again.

"The heavenly mandate dragon vein is the Foundation of the imperial family, and the Nirvana Realm Cultivation Technique is the secret of Great Chu that is never passed on."

"To give it so easily to an outsider, if he..."

"It does not matter!" Chu Tiankuo waved his hand, interrupting Emperor Yuanwu, a meaningful smile spreading across his face.

"Your Majesty need not worry."

"In this cooperation, the initiative is entirely in our hands."

"If Gu Han wants to obtain the complete heavenly mandate dragon vein and the Nirvana Cultivation Technique, he must go all out to assist our imperial family."

"The day he completes his task and retires, will be the day he completely submits."

His eyes flashed with brilliance, and an aura of dominance over the world emerged spontaneously.

"A mere half-year of the heavenly mandate dragon vein and one Nirvana Realm Cultivation Technique in exchange for a Prodigy who can charge into battle for my imperial family."

"And even a powerhouse who can reach the pinnacle in the future..." "Does Your Majesty think this deal is a loss?"

Chu Tiankuo's tone was flat, yet it contained unquestionable confidence.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Yuanwu's heart trembled violently.

That's right, this deal is not just not a loss, it is a massive profit!

A Prodigy who is determined to create a Nirvana Realm Cultivation Technique.

Their future achievements will be enough to rival the founding ancestor.

If we can completely subdue them, the Great Chu Imperial Family can continue its glory for another thousand years!

"The Old Ancestor has great foresight; I admire you." Emperor Yuanwu bowed, his tone filled with sincere respect.

Chu Tiankuo's appearance this time not only brought a chance to resolve the crisis in the capital.

But also pointed out the future direction for the Great Chu Imperial Family.

"Alright, the night is deep; Your Majesty should rest early!" Chu Tiankuo smiled indifferently, having already achieved the purpose of his trip.

His figure swayed slightly, like a ghost merging into the night, disappearing in an instant before the Qinzheng Hall.

Emperor Yuanwu stood in place, unable to recover his senses for a long time.

He looked up toward the direction where Gu Han had left, light flowing in his eyes, his thoughts myriad.

"Gu Tian..." Emperor Yuanwu muttered to himself; this name would leave a deep mark in his heart.

He knew that a storm capable of changing the landscape of Great Chu was about to sweep through the entire capital, with Gu Han at its center!

Meanwhile, when Chu Li saw that Emperor Yuanwu had sent people to take him back to his residence without ordering the capture of Gu Han, his heart was filled with rage.

Chu Li's eyes were bloodshot, staring fixedly at the eunuch supporting him. On that face twisted by excruciating pain, resentment and unwillingness burned like a raging fire.

The True Qi in his body had dissipated, leaving only the torment of the Heart-Devouring Gu. Every heartbeat dragged him into an endless abyss, making him wish for death, yet he could not die.

However, what was more painful than the physical body was the total collapse of his dignity as an imperial prince.

He, the dignified Second Prince of Great Chu, once the high-spirited frontrunner for the position of Crown Prince, had now become a complete cripple. This was worse than killing him directly, making him feel that living was worse than death.

"Do not leave the palace!" Chu Li roared, his voice hoarse and chilling. He shoved the eunuch away, pointing toward the depths of the imperial palace.

"Take this Highness to the Zhaode Palace." "I want to see my mother!"

He knew that in this imperial city, besides Emperor Yuanwu, only Noble Consort Zhaode could give him the final protection. And only Noble Consort Zhaode could seek justice for the great humiliation he had suffered.

The eunuch's body trembled, a flash of surprise in his eyes. Noble Consort Zhaode, the apple of the eye of the Huang Clan of Yuan Province, had always lived in seclusion and rarely interfered in court affairs. She had always been a transparent person in the harem.

But in secret, who did not know that Noble Consort Zhaode was the biggest driving force behind the Second Prince's fight for the crown? She had secretly plotted for Chu Li, gathered factions, and laid out more than half of the hidden forces in the capital.

Now, seeing the Second Prince in such a miserable state, it was clear he had suffered a great humiliation, and returning to his birth mother was his only chance of survival.