Top-Class Comprehension: Start with Basic Fist Techniques-Chapter 1087 - 332: The Final Step in the Succession Struggle! The "Three Giants" Enter the Imperial Palace! (Part 2)
"The Royal Elders will probably summon the three of us to the Imperial Palace soon."
The two exchanged a glance, each understanding the other’s resolve.
The victor becomes king, the loser becomes a bandit.
Born into royalty, this is their fate!
However, following the "clearing," the entire Divine Capital fell into a deep calm.
It truly had the tranquility before a storm.
Countless factions had already chosen their sides.
Numerous officials, willing to stake everything, had already made their decisions.
The current Emperor’s grave illness was no longer a secret.
Everyone knew that the struggle for succession was nearing its conclusion.
The final victor was about to be decided.
The more critical the moment, the quieter the entire Divine Capital became.
Even the street riffraff seemed to have thinned.
Yet, beneath the surface, it was tumultuous, with countless undercurrents surging.
Time passed day by day.
In the blink of an eye, two months had gone by.
The Emperor’s condition had not improved.
However, on this day, a special group entered the Emperor’s chambers.
These people were all dressed in black robes.
The robes were embroidered with dragon-shaped golden threads.
Each one carried an aura of authority.
Even the concubines and ministers felt a chill upon seeing them.
Because this group’s identity was not simple.
They were from the Imperial Elder Council.
The members of the Imperial Elder Council were all from the Imperial Family.
And they were elders who had refined divine artifacts within the family.
They were all predecessors of the Imperial Family.
Each having an intimidatingly high seniority.
Of course, if this were all, the Royal Elder Council would merely be a mascot.
After all, the Royal Elder Council did not interfere in the Divine Dynasty’s governance.
But why the Royal Elder Council was so pivotal, capable even of deposing and enthroning an Emperor during critical times.
There was only one reason.
National Guardian Divine Object!
The Royal Elder Council possessed the National Guardian Divine Object!
The Emperor had the right to use the National Guardian Divine Object, but needed the Council’s consent.
This was why the Royal Elder Council wielded such great power.
"Everyone, leave at once."
An old man in a black robe said in a hoarse, icy tone.
"Yes, Royal Uncle."
The Empress glanced at the black-robed elder.
She recognized the other.
A Royal Uncle within the Elder Council, closely connected to the Emperor.
At this time, the sudden arrival of the Royal Elder Council clearly indicated they were likely deciding the "Crown Prince."
To truly determine the "Crown Prince."
They were eager to know the decision of the Emperor and the Elder Council.
But with the Elder Council starting to clear the room, they dared not linger.
Soon after, only the Emperor and several members of the Royal Elder Council remained in the Emperor’s chambers.
"Emperor, have you made a decision?"
The Royal Uncle asked.
Though gravely ill, the Emperor could still speak.
The Emperor replied with a bitter smile, "It seems the Elder Council has already decided. What objection can I possibly have?"
"Royal Uncle, can’t the divine artifact be granted to me for use?"
"Have I not done enough? Under my reign, the Divine Dynasty prospered greatly, the nation’s fortune reaching unparalleled heights. Why can’t I extend my life?"
"I don’t seek immortality, only a twenty-year extension. Is a mere twenty years too much to ask?"
"Can my accomplishments not warrant an extension of twenty years?"
The Emperor remained unwilling.
He faced the members of the Royal Elder Council with his face flushed, questioning them.
Indeed, the Kunwu Realm did possess methods of life extension.
Given the divine artifacts, how could there not be means of extending life?
Merely, they were exceedingly rare.
The Great Qian Imperial Family held dominance over the realm; how could they lack life-extending means?
But the Imperial Family seemed to abide by its own rules.
"Emperor, have you forgotten the ancestral teachings?"
"An Emperor is forbidden from using life-extension artifacts. You knew this upon winning the succession."
"This has nothing to do with your accomplishments. Regardless of their magnitude, such artifacts are not for your use."
"Well then, today our purpose should be clear to the Emperor. We will invite the Eldest Prince, the Third Prince, and the Ninth Princess into the palace for the competition for Crown Prince."
"This is merely to notify the Emperor. You, Emperor, should rest and recover."
With that, the Royal Uncle turned and left the Emperor’s chambers.
The Elder Council members were well aware of the situation.
So accustomed, it had become second nature.
Which Emperor did not wish for longevity?
With the first twenty years, there would inevitably be a second, then a third, a fourth, endlessly.
This would ultimately drag the entire Imperial Family and the Great Qian Divine Dynasty into the abyss.
The Emperor wished to use life-extending artifacts?
The Royal Elder Council was the first to oppose!
"I am unwilling..."
The Emperor let out a furious roar from within his chambers.
Followed by a surge of anger, he coughed up fresh blood.
Rumors spread that the Emperor’s condition worsened, with not much time left.
However, the Eldest Prince, Third Prince, and Ninth Princess had no mind to concern themselves with the Emperor’s illness now.
For they each received a special "invitation."
An invitation to visit the Imperial Palace.
But it was not from the Emperor; it was from... the Royal Elder Council!
The three understood well the significance of the Royal Elder Council.
In an instant, each one’s heart skipped.
The inevitable had finally arrived!
At the Princess Mansion, the Ninth Princess sought out Lu Changsheng alone.
"Your Highness, what matters require my attention?"
Lu Changsheng asked calmly.
Lately, he had been quite at ease.
He didn’t need to handle trivial matters.
All he did was continuously study the Divine Body and Spiritual Body.
Even his clone could cultivate the Divine Body.
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