Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost-Chapter 475: Good Teammates Help You Become a God, Even In Death They Will Revive You_1

Chapter 475: Chapter 475: Good Teammates Help You Become a God, Even In Death They Will Revive You_1

"What, he’s really dead???" Zhang Lin’s voice immediately rose by an octave.

The high-ranking individuals present—members of the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes, the Imperial Guards, the Frontier Army, among others—were startled by Zhang Lin’s words.

"What happened?" Li Zheng stood up decisively, a grim look on his face.

"His Majesty lured King Heaven Equivalent into the palace, intending to frame him for treason. To prove his innocence, King Heaven Equivalent took his own life. If not for an intervention earlier this morning, he would have died at the hands of the executioners," Zhang Lin briefly summarized, then passed the intelligence report to everyone present.

Li Zheng was the first to finish reading, and as the report circulated, silence fell upon the room for a time.

"Gentlemen, what do we do next?" inquired Zhang Lin.

Now, there was a major problem. Wang Linchi’s death was certain to throw the realm into chaos.

"We must swiftly mobilize forces from all fronts to guard against the Hu Lu, the Wild People, and the Yi People. Once they learn of King Heaven Equivalent’s death, they are bound to rebel. It’s not out of the question that they might even march on the Capital," one of the Frontier Army leaders stated decisively.

"Furthermore, various groups among the common people—be they ordinary folk, merchants, or members of Poor Families—all benefited from King Heaven Equivalent’s benevolence. Upon discovering this unjust death, widespread public resentment is sure to follow," spoke another man from a Great Family.

"Haven’t you considered our own situation? Who among you can protect the mountains of gold and silver that King Heaven Equivalent bestowed upon us?" Li Zheng asked grimly.

At this, the room fell silent. The first two issues were matters for the Court, but this last point directly concerned their personal interests.

"Without King Heaven Equivalent, can’t we just..." a man from a Great Family began to question, but he trailed off as he realized everyone was staring at him, their faces etched with undisguised contempt. Who does he think he is, comparing himself to King Heaven Equivalent? They had all witnessed King Heaven Equivalent’s capabilities; what was this man, to think he could replace him?

Even Zhang Lin, the Clan Leader of the Southern Zhang Clan and Current Imperial Advisor, who sat at the head of the table, wouldn’t dare claim he could shoulder such responsibility in King Heaven Equivalent’s absence. Where, indeed, did this man find such audacity?

"There is another way," Zhang Lin stated, his expression unreadable. "Are you gentlemen familiar with the Demon Gods of the north?"

"Of course. King Heaven Equivalent defeated the Demon Gods, and the Shamans have since integrated among the common people. But what does this have to do with us?" Li Zheng failed to grasp Zhang Lin’s implication.

"Since King Heaven Equivalent is dead, why don’t we simply bring him back to life? A King Heaven Equivalent who has become a god!" Zhang Lin’s words silenced everyone in the room.

"Is such a method truly feasible?" Li Zheng was beginning to understand. They controlled all the Shamanic rituals. If they performed these rituals for the deceased Wang Linchi, they might indeed be able to recreate a King Heaven Equivalent. The only drawback was that the process could be exceedingly bloody.

"It is feasible. Even King Heaven Equivalent himself once praised this method and had it refined. It’s not like the barbaric sacrifices of the Hu Lu. The plan had been to establish a state-protecting deity for Dajing once the realm was unified. Unfortunately, it wasn’t implemented in time... alas," Zhang Lin explained.

"Chief Assistant Zhang, do you possess this refined divine method?" a member of a Great Family asked hastily.

"I once read it in the Wang’s Residence, but its contents are complex. Remembering it all would be quite difficult," Zhang Lin implied, meaning the texts were still in the Tianqi King’s Mansion.

"Good, let us proceed according to Chief Assistant Zhang’s plan. Since we are to create a protective deity for Dajing, it is only natural that King Heaven Equivalent be chosen," Li Zheng readily agreed.

How could I not agree? Wang Linchi’s death had dealt him the greatest blow. If Wang Linchi could be brought back, it wouldn’t matter if he was the exact same person. As long as this new entity retained the original’s memories, behavioral patterns, and abilities, nothing else mattered.

This same thought resonated with everyone present.

More importantly, there would be no opposition to implementing this plan.

"But His Majesty... will he try to stop us?" one of the Frontier Army leaders asked.

"I don’t know." Zhang Lin lowered his gaze, then slowly said, "But he will have no choice but to comply."

At this moment, Zhang Lin was genuinely enraged. Someone had shattered his mountains of gold and silver—the legacy he was building for the prosperity of his descendants—and now it was all gone.

If Wang Linchi had died just three to five months later, the situation wouldn’t be so precarious. Zhang Lin would have been confident in preventing the entire situation from collapsing.

However, events had not unfolded as he had hoped.

"I believe His Majesty is unfit to rule. Why not depose him and enthrone another?" Zhang Lin said. He felt this troublemaker could no longer remain on the throne. Everyone had been happily feasting, their bellies full and content. But now, this individual had not only killed the chef but had also overturned their dining table.

"That is not advisable," Li Zheng objected. "Our priority should be to lay King Heaven Equivalent to rest and pacify the populace."

Right now, they needed to defuse this powder keg first; they couldn’t afford another explosion. The death of King Heaven Equivalent had already made the recently stabilized Dajing highly perilous. To suggest deposing the Emperor now was an extremely risky provocation. What if it triggered another crisis?

"Very well. According to the late emperor’s edict, King Heaven Equivalent is to be honored with imperial rites. Ministry of Rites, do you have a proposal?" Zhang Lin bypassed Emperor Jing entirely, directly initiating discussions and setting the funeral standards for Wang Linchi at the highest imperial level.

No one objected. It mattered little what grand rites were arranged for a dead man, as it no longer affected him. Whether it involved posthumous titles or the choice of a burial site, everything could be arranged on the grandest scale without issue.

"Mount Tai could be chosen as the mausoleum site," the Minister of Rites promptly suggested.

A wave of shock went through the attendees. That man is truly audacious! Mount Tai was, after all, the largest mountain range in all of Dajing.

"Furthermore, when King Heaven Equivalent is deified, a Dai Temple can be constructed atop Mount Tai. This would not only house his deified form but also allow his mortal remains to receive veneration through incense offerings."

The Minister of Rites was planning a comprehensive service, handling both the funeral and the subsequent deification in one go.

"Agreed!" Zhang Lin had no issue with this. Wang Linchi had given them so much. In life, he sought renown; in death, he would also seek a lasting name. Naturally, Zhang Lin felt obliged to return the favor. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"Does anyone else have anything to add?" Zhang Lin continued.

Soon, as various suggestions were exchanged, a new plan began to take shape.

Zhang Lin noted down the contents and drafted them into a memorial. Emperor Jing is the emperor, after all, so a memorial should be sent to inform him. As for whether he agrees or not, given the current situation, it’s no longer up to him.

"Li Command Envoy, please trouble yourself to visit the Tianqi King’s Mansion. Retrieve the Canon of Deification from the study. This volume, compiled by King Heaven Equivalent himself, is the scripture on deification we need for his apotheosis," Zhang Lin instructed.

Li Zheng was the most suitable person for this task. Firstly, as the Imperial Command Envoy, he had the authority. Secondly, he was one of Wang Linchi’s earliest followers, making unexpected incidents unlikely.

"Yes, Grand Secretary," Li Zheng could not refuse. He immediately rose and departed with his men for the Tianqi King’s Mansion.

He knew he had to retrieve it quickly, lest complications arise from delay.

"Present this memorial to His Majesty." Zhang Lin handed over the document to be delivered to the imperial palace immediately. Then he continued, "Everyone, you may disperse. It is time to get to work."

「...」

Emperor Jing stared at the urgently delivered memorial, his face contorted in a snarl.

"How dare they!" he roared, his voice low and seething.

When he learned that his assassins and Aides had all vanished without a trace, he realized he had been tricked.

And now, they even dared to send him such a treasonous memorial! The funeral arrangements for King Heaven Equivalent, the burial location, and all other details had been decided without consulting him at all. He, Emperor Jing, had been utterly disregarded.

At this moment, Emperor Jing felt an immense weariness in his heart.

Under the late emperor and Wang Linchi, the court officials and Great Families had been like trained dogs, attacking whomever they were told. But now that he was in power, why had they all become so disobedient? I am the one in charge now! Why don’t they listen to me? Why are they instead bustling about for a dead man?

His fury notwithstanding, he ultimately had no choice but to bitterly write his approval on the memorial. The single word "Granted," written in red cinnabar, seared his eyes.

But he had to consent.

I regret my actions so deeply... After his anger subsided, Emperor Jing was consumed by remorse. No wonder that before his passing, the late emperor had merely told him to be obedient and listen.

If he had another chance, he would emulate the late emperor and grant full authority to King Heaven Equivalent. No, not just full authority—I would even proactively address any oversights, ensuring he had everything the late emperor might not have provided completely.