Peace Order
Chapter 352 - 154: The Treasure of the Divine Weapon, A Midnight Visitor

Chapter 352: Chapter 154: The Treasure of the Divine Weapon, A Midnight Visitor

Chi Xiao Sword.

Eight hundred years ago, with this sword in hand, the Red Emperor lashed out at the world, becoming a symbol of the imperial family.

But now, it’s merely a symbol.

No one else has been able to wield this Divine Weapon.

The ordinary officials and nobles diverted their gaze, not daring to look at the Divine Weapon, as if the sharpness beneath the sword scabbard could still cut their eyes, Emperor Chen looked at the sword, feigning indifference, and said with a gentle smile,

"To tour the world with the Red Emperor Sword is like having the Emperor himself present."

"Chen Country is fortunate to witness the glory of this sword."

He had no intention whatsoever of touching the sword.

The eyes of the others still held a fervent light, unable to suppress the vision of stepping forward, drawing this sword in front of the crowd; but Emperor Chen, the Crown Prince of Ying, Yuwen Lie, Tantai Xianming, and Xue Daoyong realized immediately that this sword was bait.

The world had been in chaos for more than three hundred years.

In Ying Country, before Chen and Wei Countries, as well as Liang Country, had already overstepped the Emperor’s ritual propriety.

Emperor Chen Wu and the founder of Ying Country both claimed to purge rebels by divine mandate and annihilated these two nations, yet they themselves accepted the Emperor’s ritual propriety, each country spanning tens of thousands of miles with hundreds of thousands of armored soldiers and the strongest armies, top Divine Generals.

But the Great Emperor of Central State possessed merely eight hundred miles.

And was sandwiched between two militarized nations, each spanning tens of thousands of miles with armies of hundreds of thousands.

The Emperor’s ritual propriety had long ceased to be recognized by the countries.

Yet the Academy still recognized the Chi Xiao Sword.

The Chi Xiao Sword still bore symbolic significance.

A semblance of Heavenly Mandate, Divine Charm.

A weight in the eyes of the common folk.

But who dares to touch it?

If at this moment there were only Ying or Chen Country left, the Chi Xiao Sword would naturally belong to that nation, but now with both nations in balance, if one sovereign were to take up the Chi Xiao Sword, the other would certainly issue a proclamation throughout the world, condemning them under the name of grave disrespect.

This is bait, whoever bites will find themselves at a disadvantage in the ensuing struggle for power.

Unless one could awaken the Chi Xiao Sword.

Otherwise, the Academy would immediately shift its allegiance to the other country, aiding in the execution of the state that seized the Chi Xiao.

I know I disrespect the Emperor, and you know it too.

But such matters must not be laid bare.

Emperor Chen looked at the sword, with envy and reflection on the common-born yet powerful figure who had claimed the world, he sighed in his heart.

The Red Emperor’s residual influence is still fierce.

Even eight hundred years after his legend, people today still regard themselves as subjects under the Red Emperor’s banner; at this time, if someone covertly claims a Divine Artifact, provoking one nation to wage war, the public’s heart becomes unsettled.

As the Chi Xiao travels the world, the world’s heroes would instead show great respect and eagerly rid themselves of this object as quickly as possible.

He who is not virtuous invites disaster upon his station.

Already master of the world, the Chi Xiao comes of its own accord; but when the world is yet unsettled, the Chi Xiao is a source of great calamity!

Claiming the Chi Xiao brings no benefit.

Yet, whoever eliminates the one who steals the Chi Xiao gains the reputation of rightful sovereign.

It could be said that not only should Emperor Chen and Emperor Ying not take up the sword, they must also ensure its protection.

This sword, once passed around, would actually stabilize the world for several years.

Furthermore, with Si Wei’s arrogance, the sword must indeed be the true Chi Xiao, but the sword must also carry the world’s top person’s Formation, Emperor Chen and Yuwen Lie knew the capabilities of the world’s number one madman, he was absolutely confident to the point of arrogance, believing he could activate the Child-Mother Formation in an instant.

And then move the sword from Jiangzhou City to his own hands.

Si Wei must be in Chen Country.

"One sword disrupts two countries, a ritual object kills the world."

"Such strategy, if not for the great chaos of the world; it is to extend the life of the world for a few more years, playing a risky gambit, yet tightly gripping people’s hearts..."

Si Wei, oh Si Wei.

What a madman!

Emperor Chen’s eyes slightly lowered, his heart filled with resentment for a moment, those in the Academy who left behind their names were either radical, arrogant, or reserved, but none were commoners, all were extraordinary individuals.

How wonderful it would be to have such a person under my command!

Emperor Chen sighed.

If I could have him under my command, I would devote myself wholeheartedly to him, never to betray him.

And all of this, there was another reason; hearing of the Chi Xiao’s sword sound, if in these chaotic times someone emulates the ancient Red Emperor, rising up with the sword to pacify the world, naturally winning the people’s hearts, then why shouldn’t that person be me?

I am here, and the sword comes of its own accord, could this not be a Heavenly Mandate?

The thought emerged in an instant, borne from the innate desire and yearning at the bottom of his heart, fervent and passionate, but Emperor Chen looked at the sword and simply smiled.

He let his desire rise, he let his desire subside.

Then he shifted his gaze away.

Calmly looking away from the Emperor’s Sword, devoid of any further greed.

Be it intrigue or overt strategy, profound or decisive, an Emperor after all is an Emperor.

He noted the Crown Prince of Ying Country, Jiang Gao, looking at the Chi Xiao Sword.

And Prince Jiang Yuan, unrestrained and carefree, seeking beauty and wine, paying no attention to the sword.

The Great Emperor of Central State’s uncle, Ji Yanzhong, calmly watched everything unfold, it was open strategy to stabilize the world, which is why he could present this sword, even after the Great Emperor furiously shattered ancient jade from a thousand years ago, he recognized Si Wei’s tactics after calming down.

This could extend Central State’s life for several years.

At least five years!

But it is also a dual strategy.

Because even the furious and dejected Great Emperor knew, prolonging Central State’s life was only superficial; Si Wei’s true aim was to have the sword find its true owner, and the Imperial Family in this place, originally aligned with the Great Emperor’s interests.