"Rebellion?"
The white-haired third uncle seemed a bit confused.
The more he knew, the clearer it was just how powerful the Da Feng Dynasty was.
After experiencing governance by six wise rulers, the Da Feng Dynasty was like oil boiling over a raging fire, at the peak of its prosperity.
Is this the time to start a rebellion?
Let's not speak of other matters.
Can they withstand the overwhelming suppression of Da Feng's massive army?
The soldiers of the Da Feng Dynasty are one in a thousand, selected from every thousand ordinary citizens for enlistment.
One hundred million people in a state, barely enough to piece together a million regular troops.
But precisely because of this, the military strength of the Da Feng Dynasty is extremely robust.
It also forged the legend of a thousand troops being able to encircle and kill an Entering Dao Master.
There is indeed the help of various weapons and arms that suppress Spiritual Power.
But it also has a lot to do with the army itself.
"Yes."
The figure kneeling on the ground quickly turned around and left.
It was clear they were going to prepare for the 'rebellion'.
Lin Yuan sat there casually, his gaze deep and distant.
Ever since he quietly took control of the Golden Dragon Sect, over the past fifty years.
The forces he established have been developing rapidly.
Apart from the traces detected by the Tao Suppression Department.
For example, nine of the top ten merchant associations in the world are related to Lin Yuan.
In fact, there's a larger portion hidden underwater.
The intelligence seen by the Tao Suppression Department Chief was all what Lin Yuan wanted him to see.
The so-called top ten merchant associations were all established by Lin Yuan.
Even though the imperial merchants of the Da Feng Dynasty have been infiltrated by Lin Yuan almost entirely.
And the control over the major states? The Tao Suppression Department Chief only found out about more than thirty states.
However, nearly seventy out of ninety-nine states in the world are completely under Lin Yuan's control.
The remaining thirty-some states, even if Lin Yuan cannot fully control, he can still influence greatly.
Even in the capital state, Central State, Lin Yuan has placed many of his own people.
The only place he cannot grasp is the imperial palace.
The Imperial Guard in the Da Feng palace have been cultivated over generations.
With ancestors going back three generations as Imperial Guards, trying to infiltrate them?
As difficult as climbing to the sky.
If given two hundred or three hundred years, it wouldn't be impossible for Lin Yuan.
But he doesn't have that much lifespan, having descended to this cyclical world, Lin Yuan confirmed he could live at most one hundred and fifty years.
This is limited by the rules of the world, or the supreme rules that permeate the Endless Dimensional Planes, Lin Yuan cannot break them either.
Or rather, he cannot break them by relying solely on his own power; if he expends the World-Breaking Origin Force, he could live longer.
But there's no need.
…
Overall.
With control over most of the power in the world's ninety-nine states, Lin Yuan is fully capable of challenging and even overthrowing the Da Feng Dynasty.
The only thing to dread is the foundation within the palace.
However, it doesn't have much impact.
In countless views of future timelines.
Lin Yuan has basically figured it out almost entirely.
In the multiple views of future timelines earlier, he saw a high-probability timeline where he could even kill the Emperor of Da Feng.
…
Outside Black Mountain.
Dozens of generals stood outside the camp, gazing at the unfathomable Black Mountain.
At this moment.
A pigeon with black feathers flew over.
It landed on the shoulder of the leading general.
"This?"
The leading general opened the note tied to the pigeon's leg, scanned it, and his expression changed subtly.
"Gentlemen."
The leading general glanced at the other dozens of generals.
These generals came from several major surrounding states and were the true commanders currently besieging all entrance and exit points of Black Mountain.
As for the more than twenty Entering Dao Masters of the Tao Suppression Department?
They can only command these generals and thus control the army.
If all the generals refuse to comply, the Entering Dao Masters of the Tao Suppression Department won't have much to do.
The military deployment involves all aspects; it's not just about strength.
Most Entering Dao Masters are immersed in exploring and cultivating Spiritual Power, with little experience in commanding armies in combat.
In fact, the Da Feng Dynasty is very wary of Entering Dao Masters commanding the military.
Originally, an Entering Dao Master has terrifying individual power, able to capture an enemy general amidst thousands of soldiers.
The only thing that can somewhat suppress and restrain Entering Dao Masters is massive troop encirclement.
If Entering Dao Masters were allowed to command the army? What would happen then?
The power structure of the Da Feng Dynasty has precautions against Entering Dao Masters.
Even those Entering Dao Masters nurtured by the dynasty are restricted in several aspects.
"General."
"What's wrong with the General?"
Dozens of generals looked at the lead general and asked.
This time, the mobilization of seven or eight hundred thousand troops nearly drained all the available forces of several major states.
Indeed, theoretically, a major state can train a million troops.
But these million troops are usually stationed in various places, and at most, only one to two or three hundred thousand can be mobilized.
"There are treacherous ministers causing chaos in the court, are you willing to join me in storming the palace, executing these traitors, and restoring order to the land?"
The leading general's tone was calm, but his expression left no room for doubt.
Silence.
The scene instantly fell into dead silence.
Most of the generals exchanged glances, their eyes faintly showing strangeness.
A few of the generals were incredulous, clearly shocked by the lead general's words.
Storm the palace?
Execute traitors?
How could they not know?
"Ruan Qingchuan, do you dare to rebel?!"
A few breaths later, a burly general stepped forward, looking at the lead general with anger.
In today's Da Feng Dynasty, the Emperor is the absolute sovereign? Treacherous ministers?
What treacherous minister could sway the Emperor's will?
Treasonous ministers causing chaos?
The Emperor could kill a minister with just a word.
Is there a need for local armies to take action?
And storm the palace?
The palace is obviously where the Emperor resides.
If we charge in there, wouldn't we have the Emperor's life and death in our hands?
"It seems you are one of the traitors."
The leading general, Ruan Qingchuan, appeared indifferent, "Men, seize him."
"Yes, sir."
In the distance, over a dozen armored soldiers came forward and swiftly captured the burly general.
Next.
Another four or five generals stepped forward.
They openly criticized Ruan Qingchuan's actions.
As generals, they are not that easy to deceive.
How could they believe the nonsense about 'traitorous rebellion'?
But any general who questioned was immediately suppressed.
Very soon.
All the questioning generals were subdued.
"Are you all just watching the drama unfold?"
The initially questioning burly general looked towards the remaining generals who stood motionless.
There were fifty-three generals present.
Aside from the six of them, there were still forty-six who made no response.
This baffled the burly general.
Ruan Qingchuan's nonsense was clearly rebellious speech.
If these generals unite, what does it matter if Ruan Qingchuan is the supreme commander?
Currently, the seven to eight hundred thousand troops surrounding Black Mountain are from various states, they only listen to the generals of their own states, so as for Ruan Qingchuan?
Beyond being able to command the troops from his own state, what else can he mobilize?
Moments later.
Seeing these generals still unresponsive.
The burly general finally came to his senses.
"Are you all planning to rebel?"
When he first heard Ruan Qingchuan's words, he was merely angry.
But now, seeing the majority of the generals' reactions, the burly general felt chilled to his core.
Four to fifty generals, all from different major states, are now planning to rebel with Ruan Qingchuan, what does this signify?
Does it mean Ruan Qingchuan is backed by an even more terrifying force?
Otherwise, how could he 'bribe' so many generals?
Rebellion is no joke.
If it fails, the consequence is the annihilation of one's entire clan.
These generals are already high-ranking and powerful, rebellion holds no meaning for them, equating to betraying their own class.
"Take them away."
The lead general, Ruan Qingchuan, waved his hand.
Immediately, the armored soldiers pressed down on the burly general and the other generals to escort them away.
"Ruan Qingchuan, no matter what confidence you have, or who stands behind you, the Chief and all the Heavenly Masters are still present."
The burly general's voice came intermittently.
As top ranks in the military, the burly general and the others knew how many Entering Dao Masters came this time.
And even the Tao Suppression Department Chief came in person.
Even though twenty-three Entering Dao Masters couldn't control this army, so what?
They can easily infiltrate and eliminate all the rebelling generals.
"The Chief and the Heavenly Masters…"
The leading general, Ruan Qingchuan, looked distantly at the struggling burly general and companions, silently thinking to himself, "They are all gone now."
The black pigeon just now brought him the news that all the Entering Dao Masters had been dealt with.
Thus.
He dared to step forward.
If the twenty-three Entering Dao Masters and Tao Suppression Department Chief were still present.
He wouldn't have acted; it would have been meaningless.
"Master…"
Ruan Qingchuan's thoughts drifted, faintly returning to forty or fifty years ago.
Back then, he was a beggar; it was the Master who took him in, acknowledging his outstanding military command talent.
With the Master's support, Ruan Qingchuan smoothly entered the military ranks and achieved his current position.
One could say that the Master was everything to Ruan Qingchuan.
And recently, the Master, who had not contacted him for a long time, suddenly gave him an order.
To actively enter the army besieging Black Mountain and be ready to act anytime.
Initially, Ruan Qingchuan was quite curious about what exactly the Master wanted him to do.
Until that pigeon delivered the message, Ruan Qingchuan learned his task was…
To rebel.
To rebel against the Da Feng Dynasty.
The act of rebellion.
Is a matter of life and death.
Even so, Ruan Qingchuan carried out the order without hesitation.
Firstly, everything he had was thanks to the Master, let alone rebellion; even if he was asked to commit suicide, Ruan Qingchuan would comply.
If not for the Master, he would have frozen to death in that harsh winter.
Secondly, after years of interaction, Ruan Qingchuan had come to a certain understanding of the Master.
If not without certainty, the Master wouldn't have ordered him to rebel.
In any case, it wasn't easy to elevate Ruan Qingchuan to this position.
The Master wouldn't let him die meaninglessly.
Ruan Qingchuan looked towards the remaining unmoving generals from various states.
Equally shocked internally.
Before this, he had no idea that these generals were also under the Lord's influence.
Originally, he thought he would face a bitter battle.
But in the end, only five or six generals stepped forward.
The remaining generals almost tacitly agreed with his statement, which meant they consented to rebel.
"The Lord…"
Ruan Qingchuan's mind once again conjured the image of the Lord.
He was a young man who seemed to know everything about the world.
…
On this day.
The 800,000-strong army besieging the Black Mountain turned toward the capital city, claiming to eliminate the treacherous ministers by the Emperor's side.
The entire court was shaken.
Before the court ministers could discuss how to respond.
Sixty-eight states including Red State and Yong State responded in succession, mobilizing their forces to the capital city, intending to eliminate the treacherous ministers by the Emperor.
For a time, the Da Feng dynasty was in turmoil.
The Central State court retreated step by step under the onslaught of nearly seventy states.
It's worth mentioning.
According to historical patterns.
In such turbulent times, neighboring small countries would often take the opportunity to invade the ninety-nine states, seizing vast resources and population.
After all, the ninety-nine states controlled by Da Feng, also known as the Central Plains ninety-nine states, were the richest in resources in the world.
Neighboring small countries had been eyeing them for a long time.
But now, regardless of how chaotic the ninety-nine states were.
These small countries were unusually docile.
Showing no intention of invasion or plundering.
In fact, the so-called turmoil in the ninety-nine states.
Was only relative.
Among ordinary people, things were quite stable.
Among the nearly seventy states that responded to the call to eliminate the treacherous ministers, there was basically no change.
As for the remaining thirty or so states, they also did not resist for long, and the ordinary populace didn't experience anything excessive.
When the army arrived, order was maintained as usual, very smoothly.
…
Outside the capital city.
A massive army had gathered densely.
Numerous Entering Dao Masters stood in various places, their vast Spiritual Power vaguely enveloping the capital.
Within the capital, there was also Da Feng's last and strongest line of defense.
Over a hundred Entering Dao Masters stood on the city walls, confronting the besieging army and masters.
On a hilltop.
A dozen or so figures stood silently.
Calmly gazing at the towering walls of the capital.
"What does the Lord say, should we begin the attack?"
A general clad in black armor spoke.
They were currently in a tense standoff with Da Feng's capital city, and with a single order, they would begin the assault.
"No rush."
A white-robed scholar smiled slightly.
"No rush?"
The rest had no words of doubt.
After so many years, they trusted the Lord extremely.
…
Just when all of Da Feng's forces had gathered on the city walls, preparing for the decisive battle that could happen at any moment.
A young man casually walked down the street, with patrolling soldiers approaching, yet they didn't notice him at all, as if the young man didn't exist.
This young man was Lin Yuan.
At this moment, nearly all forces within the capital were being distracted by the forces outside, leaving the interior at its most vulnerable.
And at this time, it was also the most likely moment for Lin Yuan to assassinate the Da Feng Emperor.
Soon.
Lin Yuan arrived at the imperial palace.
Compared to the chaos outside, the palace was much more solemn.
Numerous Imperial Guard patrolled it.
Yet still, no Imperial Guard noticed Lin Yuan.
The strong individuals in the palace who could barely discern Lin Yuan's presence had all gone to the city walls.
Ordinary people, or ordinary Heavenly Masters, could not detect Lin Yuan at all under the overwhelming influence of Spiritual Power.
"The suppression of Spiritual Power in this place is significant."
Lin Yuan entered the palace and found his Spiritual Power forcibly weakened.
In seventy years, Lin Yuan had observed the palace countless times on the future timeline.
But it was his first time physically entering.
Daring to enter in person meant Lin Yuan had absolute confidence.
Not long after.
Lin Yuan walked to the front of a great hall.
Seated on the dragon throne inside, was an elder in imperial robes.
"Da Feng Emperor?"
Lin Yuan's eyes suddenly became terrifyingly intense.
The formless Spiritual Power traversed the immense hall, directly piercing the head of the elder in imperial robes.