Immortal Father
Chapter 1076 - 1076 375 Fenghou Rebukes the Courtiers

1076: Chapter 375: Fenghou Rebukes the Courtiers 1076: Chapter 375: Fenghou Rebukes the Courtiers Fenghou’s words caused Li Dazhi’s heart to sink.

Li Dazhi did not understand why the Inner Heavenly Dao ‘Xihe’ revealed all this to him, but the Outer Heavenly Dao ‘The Faceless One’ also maintained silence at the moment.

This was no fabrication, nor some illusory trick.

‘Those who previously attempted the assassination of the new Heavenly Emperor are all present here.’

Li Dazhi recalled these words, straightening up immediately, staring intently at the dozen or so aging ministers before him.

In the scene, the voices of these old ministers giving impassioned speeches could be heard.

After emptying their wine goblets, the ministers began to discuss strategies and military deployment.

Several senior ministers raised their voices and exclaimed:

“The Sea of Blood is upon us, His Majesty has already led the elite forces to assist East Continent.

We need no longer have any reservations—today marks the day we decide victory or death against Chiyou’s hordes and the Western Sect!”

“Exactly, our concerns have been handled.

Most of the injured have already been sent back to the Eastern Alliance headquarters, and every deployable resource has been mobilized.

Minister Feng has also finalized thorough arrangements, letting the Loose Cultivators retreat to the second line.

When we have exhausted ourselves, they will take over.”

“East Continent is our foundation, Southern Continent is safeguarded by the Skycutter Great Array, and even the southern part of Western Continent represents forces we have cultivated for tens of thousands of years.

Though the situation here remains arduous, it cannot be so easily abandoned.”

Fenghou smiled faintly, raised his cup, and drained his drink.

He spoke gently:

“I have worked alongside all of you for many years.”

“Given the current critical circumstances, Chiyou’s coalition has already assembled on the western side of Lingshan.

Hundreds of rivers in East Continent have been tainted by the blood, and the Asura Army can strike at any time.”

“I won’t conceal anything from you…

The roster of those remaining to defend Western Continent was set by me.

I trust none of you will begrudge me this decision.”

The ministers each smiled faintly.

“Minister Feng, why speak such matters?

This is a matter of glory, a supreme honor!”

“When our corpses are wrapped in horsehide, we only ask that Minister Feng inscribe our names proudly upon the memorial stone with a few extra words of praise—then we will have no regrets.”

“Minister Feng, you are the strategist, responsible for overseeing the entire plan.

We implore you to step back when the fighting begins—leave the desperate struggles to us.”

Fenghou nodded, sighed softly, his gaze filled with helpless lament.

He murmured: “I know well each of your characters.

From the trials of mountains and fires we have emerged, and I see clearly the merits each of you possess.

None of you could possibly be spies of the Hundred Clans, nor could you ever be ensnared by some devil’s enchantment.”

One minister caught an undercurrent of unease in Fenghou’s tone: “Minister Feng, what do you mean by these words?”

Fenghou’s gaze drifted toward the outside of the tent.

A single ray of sunlight pierced the bleak sky, illuminating a small space beyond the tent.

Suddenly, Fenghou asked, “May I inquire, when do you plan to make your move?”

The tent became silent as the grave.

“Make a move?”

“Have our ears grown dull with age?

Minister Feng, what are you talking about?

We do not understand.”

“Ah, among comrades, must there still be such veils and concealments?”

Fenghou tossed several Jade Talismans onto the table, letting the dozen or so aging Human Race ministers use their Immortal Consciousness to inspect them at will.

Soon, the color drained from the ministers’ faces—most were somber and grim, while others had turned pale, trembling with unease.

“It seems you intended to wait, perhaps after the inner-Heavenly battlefield is concluded, once Western Continent has been pacified, then rally forth with a surprise strike on Kongmeng.”

Fenghou said softly:

“Now, the new Heavenly Emperor Li Ping’an has been consumed by the Inner Heavenly Dao.

Two hours ago, an hour ago, you secretly convened to plot this conspiracy—that should Li Ping’an appear later, you would strike him down.”

“Your reasoning being that Li Ping’an has been corrupted by the Inner Heavenly Dao and has turned into a servant of Heaven, a threat too great to leave unchecked…

Correct?”

The expressions of the ministers were varied.

Fenghou continued slowly:

“I understand why you might act this way.”

“Some of you believe that the Human Emperor should rightfully become the Heavenly Emperor, preserving the purity of the Human Race’s Heavenly Court.”

“Some of you think that if the Human Emperor truly abdicates, then you should also step aside.”

“You have grown accustomed to the adulation, to being revered and celebrated wherever you go.

If the Human Emperor retreats, your influence will entirely dissipate, leaving your sprawling families in disarray.”

“And others among you simply see Li Ping’an as unworthy of being the Heavenly Emperor, as unfit to lead the Human Race…

Have I spoken falsely?”

Several of the Human Race ministers either bowed their heads or avoided his gaze.

Smack!

Fenghou suddenly grabbed two Jade Talismans and hurled them at an elderly minister’s face.

“I am asking you!

Am I correct?”

“Yes,” the minister replied with a bitter smile.

“Indeed, we are aligned with the Right-Hand Envoy.

If Li Ping’an perishes within the Inner Heavenly Dao’s Illusionary Realm, so be it.

Should he emerge, we will launch a surprise attack.”

Another minister stood up, angrily shouting: “That Li Ping’an, what virtue or ability grants him the right?

What makes him fit to claim supremacy over Heaven and Earth!”

“Minister Feng!

We remain loyal and devoted to His Majesty.

We have never betrayed him!”

“Why should we lower ourselves to serve some arrogant youth who reeks of immaturity!”

“Does he truly see the Human Race, or recognize the glory of an era under our banner?”

“The dominion of the Human Race was forged step by step by us—it is absurd for him to seize the fruits of what we sowed!”

Fenghou clenched his fists tightly.

The wreath on his head quivered uncontrollably.

“Minister Feng,” one of the elderly ministers stood up and made a formal bow, “we beseech you to uphold justice for the Human Race!”

Several Human Race ministers simultaneously rose, bowing before Fenghou with their heads lowered: “Minister Feng!

We beseech you to uphold justice for the Human Race!”

“Uphold justice?”

Fenghou chuckled coldly, then spoke gently:

“Tell me, how should I uphold justice?

Should I persuade His Majesty to ascend and take the title of Heavenly Emperor on your behalf?”

“Each of you is the backbone of the Human Race, its pillars of strength.

In ancient wars against Chiyou, in battles against hordes of monsters, which among you is not cloaked in honor, entrenched in glory?

Whose name and deeds are not inscribed on the walls of the temples to the Human Emperor and the Holy Mother?”

“Have you grown so senile?

Do you truly believe that His Majesty does not wish to claim the title of Heavenly Emperor merely because he personally does not desire it?”