Chapter 1154, He Has to Look At the Big Picture; Many Forces Have Collaborated

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

Many ministers and Star Kings had gathered in the hall. They donned solemn expressions. Many of them could hardly conceal their wrath.

 

They had found out that Chu Gucheng’s favourite Son, Chu Xiao, was killed by the Seventh Crown Prince of the Beast Court in Southbarren Ancient Territory.

 

They could not believe it at first, thinking that such a matter was unlikely to happen. However, as more news reached them, they had no choice but to accept this shocking fact.

 

Chu Gucheng had confirmed that Chu Xiao was dead. His Soul Lamp had been put out, and his Life Plaque had shattered to pieces. Even the Dharma Body left behind by Chu Gucheng had been destroyed.

 

The Seventh Crown Prince of the Beast Court did not conceal his aura at all, so it was not difficult for them to find out who killed Chu Xiao.

 

They did not expect that Di Kun would be so arrogant and domineering. He had the guts to head to Southbarren Ancient Territory and kill Chu Xiao right in front of so many Forces!

 

He insisted on avenging the death of his Youngest Brother, Di Wen, and did not care about the consequences.

 

Was he not worried that an all-out war would break out between the Land of Celestial Suffering and the Beast Court?

 

The atmosphere was depressing in the majestic hall. All the ministers, Star Kings, and Divine Generals remained silent.

 

Chu Gucheng never uttered a word either. His back was against all of them as he stood at the head. It seemed that he had not recovered from his sorrow.

 

He could not accept the fact that his favourite Son had been separated from him just like this.

 

When he thought of the fact that Chu Xiao had left the Land of Celestial Suffering to look for a birthday gift for him, he felt even more sorrowful as though his heart had been cut with a knife.

 

He was eager to leave the Land of Celestial Suffering and look for Di Kun to avenge Chu Xiao’s death.

 

Nevertheless, he was the King of Land of Celestial Suffering, not just Chu Xiao’s Father. He could not be so willful. He had to look at the big picture.

 

Despite his resentment, there was nothing he could do about it now. If he were still young, he would’ve stopped at nothing to make the Beast Court pay the price.

 

However, he was no longer the young and hot-blooded person he used to be.

 

Despite his thoughts, he still had some regrets.

 

If he never listened to his Wife and insisted on telling some people to bring Chu Xiao back, such a matter might never have happened.

 

Sadly, there was no use crying over spilt milk. Despite how powerful he was, he did not have a way to resurrect Chu Xiao when even his Soul and corpse were all gone.

 

Unless he could rewrite the past and change the River of Time in the Primary Hope Civilisation, it was useless.

 

Nonetheless, such a move would turn the Primary Hope Civilisation upside down. Even the Last Stage experts could not achieve that, nor could they bear the horrifying karmic consequences of that action.

 

“Xiao’er is dead. This matter is strange. I suspect that someone has secretly plotted against our Land of Celestial Suffering and tried to initiate a war between the Beast Court and us. Before we get to the bottom of the truth, we must not confront the Beast Court to avoid falling into someone else’s trap.” Chu Gucheng said after pulling himself together. His voice was a little hoarse.

 

He knew the fact that his Son was killed by Di Kun would be spread across the Land of Celestial Suffering in no time. It would cause a commotion and make many furious.

 

He was worried that some people might disobey his orders and forcibly leave the Land of Celestial Suffering to retaliate against the Beast Court.

 

Although Chu Xiao was arrogant and oppressive while he was in the Land of Celestial Suffering, he was Chu Gucheng’s Son, after all. No one would be gleeful after his death.

 

“Your Majesty.” The ministers and Star Kings in the hall could hardly conceal their worry when they heard that, but they were secretly relieved.

 

When such a matter suddenly happened, they were worried that Chu Gucheng would let his fury get to his head and disrupt all the plans and arrangements, which would affect the big picture.

 

Fortunately, Chu Gucheng could keep a cool head.

 

In many people’s opinion, even though Chu Xiao was Chu Gucheng’s Son, he was vastly different from his other Siblings. He was not comparable to them at all.

 

He loved oppressing others. Not only was he haughty, but he also liked to do things recklessly in the Land of Celestial Suffering by relying on his identity. He even regarded himself as the best playboy in the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

The Wives and Daughters of some ministers were ranked according to their beauty. The matter caused a ruckus at that time, making many ministers feel humiliated.

 

Chu Xiao got into a conflict away from home and was forced to reveal his identity. After that, Di Kun came to kill him to avenge his Youngest Brother’s death. It was basically retribution for all the wrongs Chu Xiao had committed in this life, and he deserved the outcome.

 

Chu Gucheng would be unwise if he ignored the big picture and went to war with the Beast Court for the death of an unscrupulous Son. That would be unlike the wise king they were familiar with.

 

As for whether someone had plotted against them, that was another matter. Under such a circumstance, if they went to war with the Beast Court, it would grant the wishes of the other Forces and allow them to reap the benefits.

 

Chu Gucheng did not give any order. Seemingly tired, he waved his hand and told the ministers to leave.

 

Naturally, he understood what was on the minds of these ministers. That was what he had to consider as well.

 

After the ministers and Star Kings were gone, the hall looked empty. Following a long time of silence, Chu Gucheng asked, “Master, Xiao’er was killed by Di Kun. Do you think it’s a coincidence? Or is someone making things happen behind the scenes? I’ve been feeling uneasy the entire time. It’s as though we’re being targeted.”

 

Behind him, a slim figure clad in a white robe appeared. He was Chu Gucheng’s Master, the Dharma Sage.

 

Upon hearing the question, the Dharma Sage replied solemnly. “The Primordial Ancient Jade I’ve given to Xiao’er has never shown any sign of anomaly. It doesn’t seem like someone has plotted against him. Moreover, you’ve covered up his fate. Only a being far more powerful than you are can look into his fate and find out about his identity. But, if there’s no one behind the scenes, how could Di Kun of the Beast Court appear in Southbarren Ancient Territory not long after Xiao’er’s identity was exposed? Unless, some Forces secretly collaborated with him and immediately told him about the news, and Di Kun happened to be nearby at that time…”

 

Chu Gucheng nodded. He was aware of all these. That was what he was worried and puzzled about.

 

If it was merely a coincidence, it was too coincidental. Nevertheless, if it was not a coincidence, who had plotted against Chu Xiao? What was more, even Chu Gucheng and the Dharma Sage did not detect anything.

 

Such an existence was terrifying as he could make some arrangements without anyone knowing.

 

“If we want to get to the bottom of this, the only way is to use the Mirror of Reincarnation to reenact Xiao’er’s fate and see if there is any anomaly. I feel that it’s not someone making things happen behind the scenes. Many Forces have probably collaborated to plot against the Land of Celestial Suffering.” The Dharma Sage solemnly said.