Capítulo 1128: Chapter 173: The Truth of History (Part 2)

“But have you ever thought about how such a situation was caused at that time?”

Jing Xuan suddenly posed a question, causing everyone to be slightly taken aback.

Before long, someone bowed and replied:

“Your Majesty, according to historical records, back then there were many nations, with little difference in power between them, engaging in mutual attacks. The people found it difficult to live in peace, leading to slow population growth, abandoned fertile lands, idle territories, empty for hundreds of miles, and silence over a thousand miles… In such circumstances, how could unity be achieved…?”

The rest of the group nodded in agreement.

Indeed, the situation at that time was said to be very complex, but primarily the population could not meet the demands.

Under such premises, even the most ambitious and visionary could hardly achieve unity.

Jing Xuan listened quietly, without expressing approval or disapproval.

Just as everyone thought he had tacitly agreed, he unexpectedly spoke again.

“Liu Qing is not wrong, but… that is not the primary reason.”

“As the saying goes, great affairs of the world must eventually reunite after long separation, and separate after long unity. Contests among the lords have been happening since ancient times, but have you ever thought, why throughout history, every time the unification is brief and separation long? What is the reason for this?”

The group pondered deeply, but could not find an answer for the moment.

Seeing this, Jing Xuan could not help but smile helplessly.

“The reason is simple, it’s ‘Immortal Calamity’.”

“Immortal Calamity?”

The ministers looked puzzled upon hearing this term, as they had never heard it before today.

“Indeed, these secrets have always been recorded in the Secret Pavilion of the Royal Family, so it’s normal that you don’t know.”

“Let me ask you, when you first heard of demon beasts and Immortals appearing in Han Yue City, did you secretly rejoice, thinking you might have an opportunity to cultivate and pursue immortality?”

Jing Xuan raised his hand to stop the ministers who wanted to speak, then continued:

“Don’t be in a hurry to answer, I know your responses.”

“Life is short, and everyone fears death, wanting immortality; it is human nature, and I am no different.”

“However, perhaps you still don’t know, not everyone can embark on the Immortal Path; among hundreds of thousands, perhaps only one with the talent can walk this road.”

“And have you thought, if cultivators appear in the world, but you lack the talent, what will you face?”

When he paused here, the people below hadn’t reacted for a moment.

Until a moment later, Emperor’s Master Li Shiren first regained his senses, his expression changed.

“Difficult… do you mean to say… Your Majesty?”

“Heh, those on the Immortal Path, having mastered extraordinary Strength, how would they still be willing to reside beneath others long-term?”

“The Law of the mortal world wouldn’t bind them at that time; they could come and go freely, killing as easily as taking something out of a pocket!”

“Then, those commoners, those wealthy households, and you officials, even I, would become sheep to be slaughtered…”

“Is this a sight you wish to see…?”

By this point, everyone understood His Majesty’s meaning, and their expressions changed dramatically.

Yes, if ordinary people truly soared to the heavens overnight, acquiring the power to Control Immortal Law.

Then who could guarantee that they wouldn’t start coveting these positions?

At that time, one would truly become a fat pig ready for slaughter, with everything on them turning into meat for the taking.

For the ruling class, this would undoubtedly be a nightmare.

Thus, everyone finally understood.

Why His Majesty had energetically sought cultivators, and ultimately carried out such destructive actions.

The reason was here.

His Majesty aimed to suppress the cultivators in the cradle, preventing the emergence of uncontrollable cultivators.

At the other side, Jing Xuan stood up from the dragon chair, casting his gaze at the crowd, speaking slowly:

“Perhaps you still don’t know, what these so-called Immortals really are like.”

“Three hundred years ago, cultivators were scattered throughout the Central Continent, with countless sects seated between the mountains and Dragon Veins, thriving in the Cultivation World.”

“However, their prosperity brought no benefits to the people. On the contrary, in their eyes, the lives of ordinary people were like ants, insignificant.”

Jing Xuan’s expression gradually turned ferocious.

“According to records in the Secret Pavilion, a cultivator once strolled in the city, suddenly encountering a Heavenly Tribulation, yet they didn’t evade, to gain time, they went through Tribulation in this Mortal City, affecting hundreds of thousands of innocent people!”

“There were strong cultivators dueling, effortlessly leveling dozens of villages, causing countless casualties!”

“Demon Cultivators, to quickly enhance their cultivation, used any means, employing live humans for blood sacrifices, setting up great formations to refine entire cities, causing endless slaughter!”

“Cultivation Sects aimed at gaining resources, controlled dynastic changes, without thinking of the people’s livelihood, leading to famine-stricken lands!”

“You think, why was it like that back then? Why couldn’t a long-lasting dynasty emerge on the Central Continent? Wasn’t it all because of them! Because of those cultivators!”

At this point, Jing Xuan was trembling from excitement.

He vigorously rubbed his forehead, calming down only after a long time, and sighed deeply.

“This is the Immortal Calamity, the disaster brought to us by Immortals.”

Below, all the ministers had fallen silent, their faces stunned to the extreme.

Some had opened their mouths, emitting meaningless “huh huh” sounds.

Some had fallen onto the ground, blank-eyed.

Turns out, the truth of history was like this.

They had studied the sages’ books for decades, and now understood, the world hid such a terrifying past!

Now, they completely understood His Majesty’s decision of that year.

Moreover, this information about cultivators absolutely couldn’t be spread.

If people knew cultivators truly existed, it might encourage more to seek immortality and cultivation.

When more people attempt anything, it naturally becomes easier to succeed.

Thus, the secret of Han Yue City must be preserved.

Those who knew the truth among the commoners must face death.

Not only them but even the cultivator who had appeared in Han Yue City must die!

Only before they have fully matured can there be an opportunity to eliminate them.

This explains why His Majesty, knowing a True Immortal existed in Han Yue City, still sought to attack them at all costs.

“These secrets have been hidden for too long, what you now see is the result of the founding emperor of the Da Fu Dynasty.”

“Back then, a similar extinction action took place, all cultivation inheritances were cleansed, burned.”

“Until now, almost no one discusses this matter anymore… This is why our Da Fu Dynasty has persisted for such a long time!”

“It is a pity, eventually someone walked that path again…”

Jing Xuan shook his head, sighing, his eyes filled with exhaustion.

In the Golden Comfort Pavilion, several ministers also appeared distressed.

They knew, if truly allowing the one in Han Yue City to develop freely, this world would soon revert to its state from three hundred years ago.

By this time, no one tried persuading His Majesty to withdraw troops.

Emperor’s Master Li Shiren hadn’t mentioned retreating.

The commoners may be innocent, but compared to the hundreds of millions of beings across this land, they are insignificant…

This is a tough choice.

Everyone present felt as if a thousand-pound boulder weighed on their hearts, rendering it hard to breathe.

“Your Majesty… this old servant begs to lead the troops… to take Han Yue City for Your Majesty!”

An old General stood to request this mission.

He bowed, keeping his head low, but his eyes were already filled with tears.