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Little did they know that a major event was about to unfold.
At this moment, several streaks of light flashed by, transforming into several cultivators dressed in elaborate formal robes.
"Your Highness!"
Several people spoke loudly.
Lin Ye took a look and found that they were all old acquaintances, most of whom had come from the Demon Emperor Mountain to seek refuge.
Many of the onlookers were greatly shocked when they saw this lineup.
I knew something was wrong!
In this group, Long Yin, the only one who was not a Nascent Soul cultivator, stood at the very front.
As the heir to the throne, he represented the defection of the old crown prince faction.
Behind them were two Grand Elders, General Zuo, and the three domineering CEOs. These people who came from Demon Emperor Mountain and pledged allegiance represented the support of the Demon Emperor Mountain's royal family and important officials!
In addition, there are Lao Baili and Lao Fu, two late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators and talisman masters, who are the fathers of Lin Ye's good friend.
They also represent Lin Ye's own core forces, namely the weapon refiners and talisman masters, whose markets were greatly affected by the Blood Calamity and who have received great favors from him! Don't ask if we accept them or not; the Palace of Professional Four Arts Cultivators has always been accepting them normally.
As the fifteenth prince, Lin Ye already possessed the title of Demon Emperor Mountain.
The group has gathered together; that's settled.
Lin Ye was also very much looking forward to it.
It just so happens that these Nascent Soul cultivators on hand are almost out of top-grade spirit stones.
After the investiture ceremony, various external forces will certainly send some more to attend in order to show their importance.
Doesn't this mean we'll get more chives to harvest?
He was also completely drained.
After absorbing 36000 top-grade spirit stones, Lin Ye thought he had saved at least 3000, but he found that he had only saved less than 1000 top-grade spirit stones in the Demon Subduing Workshop.
The Demon Subduing Workshop market is quite large, and Lin Ye is also earnestly seeking top-grade spirit stones.
The old guys are really broke!
Lin Ye is now consuming even more top-grade spirit stones.
After switching to high-level spiritual energy, my stats improved significantly, but I still need to consume some top-grade spirit stones every day to feel satisfied.
This method of cultivation is also effective.
Moreover, every time Lin Ye forms a Nascent Soul, he will open the Spirit Nourishing Array. In order to ensure that the quality of the Nascent Soul is optimal, he will need to use 2000 to 5000 top-grade spirit stones each time, depending on the situation.
We're desperately short of top-grade spirit stones!
The investiture of a king is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and various forces will definitely send more people over, including possibly Mahayana cultivators.
He declared himself emperor once again.
Is it possible that many Mahayana practitioners are about to arrive?
This is one of the reasons why Lin Ye didn't declare himself emperor all at once, all for the sake of the leeks (a metaphor for the people who profit from his exploitation).
In reality, the first step is to confer the title of king, which will attract more of the remaining elders of Demon Emperor Mountain.
If the blood mist happens to arrive just as I'm about to become emperor...
How many Mahayana warriors will the Xinggong Palace gain in one fell swoop... I dare not even think about it!
Long Yin, who was leading the group, looked at Lin Ye with great interest.
She read out a long list of documents in a loud voice: In short, the plan has been discussed and agreed upon below. Please approve it, leader!
"Your Highness, please ascend to the position of Demon King and succeed to the Crown Prince!"
Everyone said loudly.
Chapter 355 Doesn't this show filial piety? (4.5k)
After Lin Yejin was appointed Demon King, the palace was filled with jubilation.
Lin Ye herself doesn't need to do much.
General Zuo and other senior political figures had already arranged everything.
Logically speaking, Lin Ye only needed to smoothly obtain the throne and conveniently become the crown prince himself.
Once the Fifth Prince makes a response, I will follow suit and declare myself emperor.
Of course, in order to successfully create a situation where the old demon king could fish, Lingmeng Bashan Lingye herself also took action and made some minor adjustments to the plan.
'Your Highness...'
General Zuo received Lin Ye's instructions and seemed to be deep in thought.
He pondered deeply. If Lin Ye's revised plan and petition were made public, the effect would be greater than the original version. Although there was no trace of deliberate effort involved, the result would emphasize the separation between the palace's Demon Emperor Mountain and the old Demon Emperor Mountain.
'Strange, doesn't Your Highness want to reclaim the entire Demon Emperor Mountain?'
'His personally altered plan will clearly lead to outsiders dividing and devouring the old Demon Emperor Mountain...'
"Moreover, His Highness handled this matter with great secrecy; among his ministers, only I knew of it, and he forbade anyone to reveal that he had personally corrected his mistakes..."
'Your Highness deliberately created this situation.'
'But why?'
General Zuo rose and paced back and forth, initially appearing quite calm.
Gradually, his eyes became uneasy.
He recalled some strange events, such as the fall of the Demon Emperor, especially the doubts that had been raised within Demon Emperor Mountain.
However, gradually, various signs proved that the old demon emperor's death was true.
'Could it be that...?'
'His Highness is clearly setting a trap, and this trap... hiss...'
General Zuo took a deep breath, deeply moved.
On the other hand, she was also grateful for Lin Ye's trust.
Your Highness has a remarkable ability to judge character!
'I had a feeling that although I've always been known for being honest and straightforward, when I met Your Highness, all my scheming seemed to be seen through in an instant...'
'The fact that this matter was entrusted to me today shows that His Highness already knew I was putting on an act.'
However, this only further demonstrates His Highness's unparalleled confidence and ability in judging people.
Don't use people who are suspicious, don't use people!
A cultivator like General Zuo, who is adept at choosing sides, is very loyal to a faction he wants to stay in for a long time.
However, ever since he felt that his disguise had been seen through, his greatest fear has been that his loyalty would not be trusted.
Unexpectedly, His Highness entrusted him with this secret, which was tantamount to placing great trust in his abilities and loyalty.
Such mutual trust is extremely difficult to achieve.
Upon reflection, even General Zuo was somewhat moved.
'And, his amazing potential and identity...'
How could one not be loyal to such a cultivator?
'But a cultivator like me only truly desires to become an immortal; how can I genuinely pledge allegiance to anyone? I've been pretending to be honest for too long; I can't let myself truly become an honest person...'
General Zuo took a deep breath, trying to clear his head from his feverish state, but Lin Ye's image kept lingering in his mind.
He couldn't help but look out the window with a sense of melancholy.
Young and promising men are too attractive to a minister like myself.
We still need to wait and see how well he treats his close advisors. If he treats them well, witnessing such a benefactor grow into a truly loyal minister is worth trying.
......
After the finals, Lin Ye immediately devoted himself to cultivation and recovery exercises to improve his control over spiritual energy.
I made a few minor revisions to the future trajectory of the investiture of a king, and other than that...
So easy!
Everything has been taken care of.
Moreover, his political demands are far too legitimate.
As the direct descendant of the fifteenth prince, Lin Ye himself possessed a strong claim to the throne of the Demon Emperor Mountain.
Before the old demon emperor died, he did not designate anyone as the crown prince.
Even the Fifth Prince himself killed the former Crown Prince to seize the throne!
Therefore, conversely, it's not surprising that the Fifth Prince was killed.
Moreover, the Fifth Prince killed all his direct siblings...
As the only surviving younger brother, it is only natural for him to rebel against such a violent older brother, and the world would understand him.
Upon reflection, it becomes clear that if the Fifth Prince is also killed, Lin Ye will be the only direct descendant left in this generation.
Speaking of which, it was because the entire family of the former crown prince was killed.
The only person whose legitimacy is even slightly close to Lin Ye's is the heir of the Fifth Prince—that is, Long Yin.
However, Long Yin, a genius cultivator known as a martial arts prodigy, had long since defected to Lin Ye's side and even helped him recruit cultivators from Demon Emperor Mountain.
It makes it difficult for outsiders to stay calm.
'I wonder if His Highness Lin will discard you after you've served your purpose...'
'Given Long Yin's identity, it's highly unlikely he'll survive!'
'They've probably been completely fooled by His Highness!'
Actually.
Who would have thought that Lin Ye and Long Yin had a rather harmonious relationship?
They are practically the perfect example of an uncle-nephew relationship.
In fact, Long Yin felt somewhat satisfied when the idea of Lin Ye being made a king was brought up... she was the one who first suggested it!
That night.
Lin Ye made a special trip to Long Yin's palace.
He said gently, "I've heard some rumors circulating outside, Long Yin, you don't need to worry about them."
“Uncle…” Long Yin took a deep breath.
She had indeed heard rumors that Lin Ye would kill her in the future...
She never believed it.
'They don't understand, Uncle Fifteen is a very kind and gentle person!'
My fifteenth uncle must value family ties a lot to be so gentle with me.
But knowing that he is this kind of person makes it even more unsettling...
I wonder how disappointed my father's actions will be... Beneath his calm and composed exterior, how heartbroken he must be when he thinks about the fratricide, Long Yin dares not even think about it.
She had already imagined ten thousand episodes of the old demon king's children being inseparable as children, even though in reality they were always fighting! But she wasn't even born then...
When this was corroborated by the scene Long Yin had witnessed of his father killing his brothers...
?qi球芭呜?师琉岜泣旗龙殷很悲伤。
Seeing Lin Ye, I always felt that I didn't deserve the treatment he gave me.
Today, upon hearing the rumors circulating outside, Lin Ye abandoned his official duties to comfort himself.
While feeling relieved, Long Yin was also overcome with guilt.
Lin Ye then saw that after he said just one sentence, a complex emotion flashed across Long Yin's face, but soon his eyes softened.
"...Uncle, let me pour you some wine."