chsdbacks Chapter 1: Transmigrating to the Twilight Years of an Emperor, the Crown Prince Rebels
Chapter 1: Transmigrating to the Twilight Years of an Emperor, the Crown Prince Rebels
"You dog emperor, prepare to die!"
"There's an assassin!"
"There's an assassin!"
Outside the hunting grounds of Nanshan in Qing Kingdom,
Amidst the glint of swords and the cries of battle, arrows rained down like locusts as figures crisscrossed the battlefield.
Suddenly, a huge horizontal beam fell from the sky with a deafening roar, crashing into the imperial sedan chair surrounded by numerous guards.
"boom!"
The moment the giant pillar crashed down, the entire sedan chair shattered into pieces.
The moment the sedan chair exploded, a figure dressed in a black dragon robe lifted the towering stone pillar, which was more than ten meters long and as thick as a person could hug, with one hand.
Despite his seemingly aged body, he possessed immense strength.
Amidst the shocked gazes of the numerous assassins,
The man gave a soft shout, and with a sudden flick of his wrist, he sent the giant pillar flying through the air.
The pillar crushed through them, instantly turning more than a dozen assassins into a bloody mess.
The wind is biting cold!
His robes fluttered in the wind!
A figure in a black dragon robe stood proudly atop the dilapidated sedan chair, exuding imperial majesty that intimidated all around.
"kill!!"
With a single, softly uttered word, a massive massacre erupted in the arena.
The guards surrounding the sedan chair immediately launched a killing spree.
Looking at the tragic scene, Lu Cheng, the emperor of Qing Kingdom, remained indifferent.
Ten days ago, he was just a man struggling to make a living. He never imagined that in the blink of an eye, he would become the ruler of the Qing Kingdom, Emperor Lu Cheng.
After enduring fifty years of hardship, he finally rose from crown prince to become the ruler of the Qing Kingdom at the age of sixty.
On a quiet night, while the former ruler of Daqing was diligently working on his dragon bed, he was successfully taken over by him.
This world is unlike any dynasty he has ever remembered.
The world is now divided into four parts, equally shared by the states of Qing, Southern Chu, Northern Qi, and Western Jin.
The Kingdom of Qing is now surrounded by enemies on all sides.
Externally, the three kingdoms were eyeing the country covetously; internally, rebellions broke out in various places, warlords carved up the land, and regional military governors obeyed orders but not proclamations; moreover, natural disasters and man-made calamities continued.
In the imperial court, eunuchs held power, and factional infighting was incessant, as if the sun were setting.
His position as the ruler of Daqing was merely nominal, with little real power remaining in his hands.
Everyone was hoping that this emperor would die!
The original owner of this body endured fifty years of hardship before finally ascending to the throne. He originally intended to work diligently and make a name for himself.
It was only later that I realized that not everything in this world could be solved by the emperor.
The emperor's power was to decide whether or not to add a chicken to dinner that night.
From then on, the old emperor began to pursue pleasure and did many foolish things.
As far as the original owner was concerned, the world was already in such a state, rotten to the core, and he wouldn't live for many more years anyway. He had no intention of governing the Qing Kingdom; he only wanted to enjoy himself for as long as he could.
In addition, his other son, who had been the crown prince for thirty years, was also eyeing the throne covetously.
Sure enough, when he went out hunting and paying respects to his ancestors, he sent people to assassinate him.
In this world, there are powerful martial artists, and even more so, there are immortals who exist only in legends, though very few people have ever seen them.
Lu Cheng gently closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, a panel appeared in his vision.
[Host]: Lu Cheng
[Identity]: Ruler of the Qing Kingdom
[National Fate]: On the verge of extinction (1000)
Lifespan: 1 year and 2 months
[Talents]: Nine Bulls and Two Tigers (Purple), Imperial Majesty that Awes the Masses (Purple), Wise Eyes that Recognize the Masses (Red)
[Realm]: Innate
[Remaining Talent Refresh Attempts]: 1
[Source Point]: 10
[Main Quest]: Unify the Qing Kingdom and elevate its national fortune.
[Side Quest]: Suppress the rebellion and pacify the capital.
As a time traveler, he naturally has cheat codes!
The system is very simple; the talents are refreshed once a month.
In addition, you will receive one Source Point every day, which can be used to improve your cultivation level.
In just one month, his cultivation level rose from nothing to something, skipping nine levels of the Acquired Realm and directly reaching the Innate Realm.
His lifespan also increased from two months to one year and two months.
But after that, his lifespan stopped increasing. In other words, even if he had broken through to the Innate Realm in mortal martial arts, he would only have extended his lifespan by one year.
To extend one's lifespan again, perhaps the only option is to become a legendary immortal.
"Your Majesty!"
"All the thieves have been executed!"
Qin Xiong, the commander of the Imperial Guards, knelt on one knee, his voice strong and clear, his armor clanging.
Qin Xiong lowered his head, not daring to look at the figure on the wrecked sedan chair.
He subtly shifted his body, avoiding the pebbles on the ground.
It's a bit uncomfortable...
He had been no match for His Majesty for the past ten days.
He didn't know what changes had occurred to His Majesty, but he could only attribute it all to a "miracle."
Perhaps His Majesty can save the Qing Kingdom?
Perhaps...
In the present day, only the area within a thousand miles of the capital city of the Qing Kingdom remains under its control.
Lu Cheng felt a moment of confusion and looked up ahead.
The entire scene is now a bloody mess, with not a single intact corpse to be seen.
Lu Cheng composed himself and said calmly, "Let's return to the palace."
Lu Cheng lowered his eyes to look at Qin Xiong, the personal guard commander he had personally promoted, and slowly said in a cold tone:
"Tell the Crown Prince that I have been Crown Prince for fifty years, and tell him to wait a little longer!"
"I am still alive!"
He hasn't even had a chance to enjoy it yet, and he doesn't want to abdicate so soon.
……
The news of the attack on the Emperor of Qing quickly spread throughout the capital of Qing.
Everywhere, it was being proclaimed that His Majesty the Emperor, old but still vigorous, who had married ten concubines in a single month, was displaying his divine might and slaughtering all around him.
All assassins have been killed!
It is said that the bodies of those assassins were hung up, a gruesome sight.
The upright officials in various regions vehemently criticized the emperor, calling him incompetent, tyrannical, bloodthirsty, and murderous...
The Eastern Palace
Upon receiving the news, the aging crown prince clenched his fists tightly, his face grim.
"Old man!"
"Why don't you just die already?!"
The fifty-year-old crown prince slammed his fist on the table in anger, his eyes turning red with rage.
He served as the grandson of the crown prince for a full twenty years and as the crown prince for ten!
Day after day, just wait a little longer, when will he be able to sit in that position?
Even if you get that position, how many years can you enjoy it?
He's already this old, and he's afraid he won't outlive that old man.
"Father!"
Inside the hall, the Crown Prince, dressed in a four-clawed dragon robe, said in a deep voice, "Now that things have come to this, we have no way out!"
"His Majesty will definitely not let you off the hook."
"Why not just go all the way, storm the palace, and seize the capital!"
"Once you ascend the throne and become emperor, your grandfather will have no choice but to obediently remain the retired emperor."
"The Imperial Guards are all under my control, and with the support of the prime minister and the major aristocratic families, Father, you are truly the chosen one!"
After saying this, the grandson of the crown prince took something out of his bosom and slowly presented it to the crown prince.
The emperor served as the crown prince for forty years, his father as the crown prince's grandson for twenty years, he served as the crown prince for eight years, and he served as the crown prince's grandson for fifteen years.
If they don't die, how can I take over?
He felt that he could also contend for the throne.
The prince suddenly looked up, his eyes fixed on the jade seal. Then he greedily picked it up and gently stroked the eight large characters on the bottom of the seal: "By the mandate of Heaven, may your life be long and prosperous."
After a long pause, the elderly crown prince seemed to have made up his mind. Holding the imperial seal, he strode out.
"I!"
"That's outrageous!"
How can there be a crown prince who reigns for thirty years?