Otherworld Advance Team
Chapter 1839 - 1832: Dynasty Change

Chapter 1839: Chapter 1832: Dynasty Change

Actually, if one understands Feng enough, her attacks would naturally come as no surprise. Because she has always been like this; even without relying on the magic power inside her body, she can still defeat her opponents with exquisite swordsmanship.

After the two crossed paths, the outcome was still decided. Emperor Wu looked at the broken knife in his hand, his expression was very complex, carrying both relief and pain.

He raised his head and focused his gaze on Bailong An, his eyes revealing deep guilt.

"All these years, I always thought you were dead..." Emperor Wu spoke in a hoarse and bitter voice.

"So you’re happy, aren’t you?" Bailong An stared at him, asking with a painful smile.

"How could I be? I...I’ve always lived in guilt..."

"You colluded with the Wen Family, plotted against me, even willing to put me to death. A person like you, would you feel guilty?" Bailong An pointed at him, questioning with rapid breaths.

"I..."

"Don’t tell me you weren’t aware of these things!" Bailong An cursed through gritted teeth.

"At first, I really didn’t know. By the time I found out, it was already irreparable..."

"Ha, so you’re saying it’s all the Wen Family’s fault, and you bear no responsibility, right?"

"Not at all! I know I bear responsibility. Ever since I learned the truth, I’ve been living in pain. If you could come back, I would gladly give the throne to you..."

"Spare me your pretentious charity. I won’t believe your so-called goodwill. Today, I came to this great hall to prove to you that the things belonging to me, I will take back. No one can stop me!"

"You won. In front of everyone, I’ve lost..."

"Then give up your throne now!"

"Is it you who wants to be Emperor Wu, or is it her?"

As Emperor Wu spoke, he turned his head to look at Feng.

"Uh..." Bailong An was at a loss for words, hesitated for a moment, then said angrily, "Don’t try to sow discord between us, father and daughter!"

"If you become Emperor Wu, will you treat your two nieces kindly?" Emperor Wu continued to ask.

"I..."

Bailong An was again at a loss for words, and unable to respond.

"Many want to use us, me included, and you too," Emperor Wu looked at the Wu Family members beside Bailong An, sighed deeply and said, "But the hatred of others should never become the grievance of your and my family. We are family, and shouldn’t hate each other because of the feud with outsiders."

Bailong An remained silent because he didn’t know how to answer his brother’s question.

Before meeting him at the great hall, Bailong An had accumulated decades of resentment and grievances, wishing only to erupt in this moment.

But when he faced his brother, after having a heartfelt chat, he was surprised to find that the rage he had painstakingly accumulated had nearly dissipated.

"Welcome home. You’ve endured so much over the years..."

As Emperor Wu spoke, he closed his eyes and spread his arms. After taking a deep breath, he swiftly and decisively slashed his neck with the broken knife.

In an instant, blood spurted out, and Emperor Wu collapsed to his knees. After giving Bailong An a deep look full of emotions, he lost the light in his eyes, and his head drooped powerlessly.

Bailong An was stunned by what he saw, his mind blank. The grievances and anger he once held completely vanished at this moment. Replacing them was deep guilt.

"I... I... wasn’t I here for revenge? But why..."

Bailong An murmured to himself as he trembled all over. As he took a step forward and reached out his hand, Anxiang Liang grabbed his wrist.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, the great revenge has been avenged!"

Anxiang Liang, untactfully flattering him, had an expression full of excitement on his face.

Bailong An looked at Anxiang Liang with wide eyes, then at the lifeless body of Emperor Wu. He felt something snap in his mind, and all he could think of was one thing.

"I’ve lost my brother forever..."

It was only then that he realized the magnitude of his mistake.

Emperor Wu was right; do not hate each other because of outsiders’ feuds.

Yet Bailong An transferred his hatred of the Wen Family onto his own brother. With the sole intent of killing him for revenge and reclaiming what belonged to him.

"My brother did nothing wrong... No, no, even if he was wrong, my hatred shouldn’t have been directed at him but at... the Wen Family..."

Bailong An kept licking his dry lips, mumbling to himself. Each time he opened his mouth, his voice trembled, and his jaw quivered uncontrollably.

"What have I done..."

Bailong An began to sob uncontrollably, collapsing to the ground miserably, frightening those around him into a tizzy.

"Your, Your Majesty, are you alright?" Anxiang Liang and the others asked nervously.

"I finally avenged the great wrong..."

Bailong An looked at them with a twisted smile, but his eyes welled with tears.

At this moment, he seemed no longer to care about the so-called throne. Emperor Wu’s death was like a heavy stone falling to the ground, sounding a thud, crushing his heart.

He looked at Feng not far away, who had already sheathed her sword, gazing at him with a look of pity.

"Ying’er, you..."

"I have no interest in the so-called throne. If you don’t want it, find someone else; we’re even." Feng said expressionlessly and turned her gaze away.

"Why do you say that, Princess!" Xiamu Yu pointed at her, questioning.

"What, you want to stop me too?" Feng said coldly, her hand once again resting on the hilt of her sword at her waist.

Seeing that the two were about to fight, Anxiang Liang hurriedly stopped them and advised, "The major cause is not yet accomplished; do not engage in infighting!"

Then, he turned to Bailong An, bowed, and said, "The outcome is decided. But please, Your Majesty, ascend the throne immediately, eradicate the Wen poison, and restore the nation’s orthodoxy."

"Help me up..."

Under the support of everyone, Bailong An slowly stood up. However, he dared not look at Emperor Wu’s corpse again.

Amid the crowd’s support, Bailong An was pushed onto the throne, becoming the new Emperor Wu of the Dongsheng Empire.

Everything went so smoothly, without encountering any obstacle.

In fact, as stated earlier, ever since the Wu Family brought Bailong An into the palace, the Wen Family had completely failed. So the following events were almost inevitable.

Thus, with the support of the Wu Family, Bailong An was officially crowned as the new Emperor Wu of the empire.

The event altering history proceeded so smoothly, leaving everyone unprepared.

Bailong An was placed on the throne by the Wu Family, so naturally, he had to protect the Wu Family’s interests. Therefore, on the second day of his enthronement, the Wu Family eagerly started settling scores.

The Wu Family members who supported Bailong An were given key positions and immediately submitted a proposal requesting the abolition of the Cabinet and the persecution of the Wen Family.

The Wen Family’s regime relied on this large Cabinet institution, so the Wu Family targeted this institution after gaining power.

They announced the abolition of the Cabinet System, and most of the Wen Family officials were arrested on various charges, including Yichuan Qing of the Hundred Chiefs.

At the same time, they issued orders to the Forbidden Army, which was resisting the Wu Family’s troops outside, demanding them to stop immediately, or face charges of rebellion.

As for the commander of the Forbidden Army, Yichuan Xv, he was directly accused of treason, and the Forbidden Army was ordered to arrest him.

The Wen Family had ruled the Dongsheng Empire for more than two hundred years, so there were bound to be skeletons in their closet. Therefore, finding a reason was all too easy for these Wu Family victors.

Thus, on this day, the system that the Wen Family painstakingly managed was completely destroyed by the Wu Family.

Actually, in the beginning, Bailong An did not agree with some of the Wu Family’s demands, because in his view, the Wen Family’s governance was indeed effective.

When he was in the wild, he needed to consider powers that could aid him, so he could agree to any demand from these people.

But once he became Emperor Wu, he had to consider the vast empire.

In fact, he did not have much confidence in the Wu Family’s ability to govern. So at first, his suggestion was to hold some Wen Family officials accountable, but retain the Cabinet system, and avoid blaming the Wen Family, as he needed their assistance in governing the country.

Unfortunately, his suggestion was not approved.

It’s important to know that his throne was seized with the help of the Wu Family, so he always felt lacking in confidence when facing them. Though he bore the name of Emperor Wu, he was, in reality, a puppet.