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The influential figure Dongguo Heixin offended was named Xiahou Wei, the City Defense General of the imperial city, a position of high authority, who had earned the deep trust and special favor of the Human Emperor.

Based on the hierarchy of power, Xiahou Wei ranked within the top ten, undoubtedly a big shot capable of causing upheaval!

Dongguo Heixin had become accustomed to flattery over the years, leading him to become somewhat arrogant, believing himself to be extraordinary. From high-ranking officials to the common folk, everyone was expected to treat him with great respect, and countless people were ready to carry out his commands.

As the saying goes, "Frequent walks by the riverbank will inevitably lead to wet shoes."

This time, Dongguo Heixin's shoes got wet, and severely so! He almost drowned!

Dongguo Heixin was a man with dreams and ambition; skulking and hiding wasn't an option for him. He craved glory, he craved brilliance, he yearned for a life of freedom and of carefree days...

"What should I do? What on earth should I do?" Dongguo Heixin paced frantically, "I can't solve this trouble with my own strength, I must seek help… The key question is, who should I turn to? This person must carry enough weight, able to suppress Xiahou Wei. The Human Emperor would be the best choice, but unfortunately, he wouldn't give me the time of day… Eh? How could I have forgotten about him!" Dongguo Heixin slapped his forehead, "I should go to Gao Fei! Gao Fei is on the rise now, I've heard he's become a prince and is closely connected with the Crown Prince. With Gao Fei's current influence, he can definitely suppress Xiahou Wei."

Yes! That's the plan!

I'll go ask Gao Fei for help! I saved his life; he owes me a huge favor. Plus, I have something on him; he definitely won't refuse!

Having made up his mind, Dongguo Heixin hurriedly left.

…

The Human Emperor Dugu Jingtian was finally about to depart.

To tell the truth, he was really reluctant! Reluctant to give up the throne, reluctant to part with his loved ones… There were just too many things he couldn't bear to leave behind…

But what could he do? No matter how reluctant, he still had to leave in the end! Because it was his destiny!

If he wanted to continue living, he had to go to the Minor Heavenly Realm!

On this day, the sun shone brightly, a cloudless expanse above. Light breezes stirred the willow branches in the courtyard, occasionally causing one or two leaves to drift down.

Some people wanted to see Dugu Jingtian off, but he refused. He loathed farewells! Rather than feeling sad, he preferred to leave on his own, to depart with an air of nonchalance.

"The wind blows bleak and cold over Yi River; a gallant spirit once gone, returns no more! Elysium, my loved ones, farewell forever!" Dugu Jingtian soared towards the heavens, turning into a meteor and quickly vanishing, disappearing from sight in the blink of an eye.

After Dugu Jingtian left, the Grand Steward Liu Yifei succeeded to the throne, becoming the ninety-eighth Human Emperor.

As per tradition, the new emperor's ascension required a sacrificial rite to the ancestors, followed by a general amnesty and nationwide celebration!

I'm not sure about other places, but the imperial city was bustling for a full three days. During these days, everyone enjoyed fine food and drink, gathering together for happy songs and laughter, immensely enjoying themselves. After his ascension, Liu Yifei implemented a series of measures to soothe the populace, enacting many policies beneficial to them, gaining praise and affection from the people.

Originally, the commoners at the bottom had been saddened by Dugu Jingtian's departure, and somewhat anxious too, fearing the new Human Emperor might be a tyrant. But as it turned out, they had worried needlessly, as Liu Yifei was not a tyrant. He knew how to appease the hearts of the people and even more so, how to enhance his own reputation. Frankly, Liu Yifei was someone who treasured his own face, and would not do anything to tarnish it.

For the sake of a good reputation, Liu Yifei would be kind to the common people, at least on the surface.

After taking office, the first thing Liu Yifei did was to replace a batch of generals, removing those with seniority and replacing them with generals loyal to himself, thus gaining better control of the situation.

As the saying goes, "With a new emperor come new courtiers." That's exactly the case.

Everyone has their selfish motives, and Liu Yifei was no exception. Now that he had taken on the position of Emperor of the Human Race, he intended to do it well. He needed to secure military power in his hands first, then buy people's loyalty, move or dismiss those who disobeyed, replace them with those who obeyed, so that before long, Liu Yifei would completely control the Human Territory.

After three days of celebration, Liu Yifei issued an Imperial Decree, appointing Dongfang Jian as the Western Prince in charge of the Western Region. The decree took many by surprise, depressing Gao Fei and He Hentian the most.

"What is Liu Yifei thinking? Making Dongfang Jian a prince? Has his head been kicked by a donkey?" He Hentian slammed the table, visibly agitated.

"Obviously, Dongfang Jian has boarded Liu Yifei's ship and has become one of his confidants. Otherwise, Liu Yifei wouldn't have promoted him so exceptionally," Gao Fei said with a grave voice.

"What the hell," He Hentian cursed through clenched teeth. "The old man has just left, and Liu Yifei starts promoting his own people, deliberately courting favor with others. The most aggravating thing is... he actually promoted Dongfang Jian to prince? What merits or abilities does Dongfang Jian have? What qualifies him to be a prince? Why didn't Liu Yifei discuss it with me beforehand? I am, after all, the Crown Prince, the future Emperor of the Human Race! I have absolute say in personnel appointments!"

"Calm down, don't get so worked up," Gao Fei waved his hand. "Things are different now; your grandfather has left. Now Liu Yifei is in charge. If you want to keep your position as Crown Prince, you need to ingratiate yourself with Liu Yifei..."

"What?" He Hentian's eyes widened. "You want me to ingratiate myself with Liu Yifei? In your dreams! I won't flatter him!"

"Even if you don't flatter him, you can't afford to offend him."

"I'm not afraid of him!"

"This isn't about fear; it's that... he now has the upper hand, and you must bow your head! Wait until your Cultivation has improved and you have the strength to challenge him. Then you can arm-wrestle with Liu Yifei. For now, you must be patient and not act rashly," Gao Fei advised earnestly.

"I'm not acting on a whim; I just can't stand Liu Yifei's ways."

"Even if you can't stand it, you must endure! 'When under a roof, one has no choice but to lower one's head.'

"I'm starting to miss the old man. If he were still here... Liu Yifei would definitely not dare to be so arrogant! And I wouldn't have to swallow such humiliation."

"Now you realize how good the old man was? It's too late! The old man has gone to the lesser Heavenly Realm, and he's probably not coming back. From now on, you can only rely on yourself. Only when you become stronger will you live more freely and unrestrained."

"Is there really no other way?"

"None!"

"Damn it all! This is so infuriating! What kind of life is this, full of frustration, stifling anger, and humiliation!!!" He Hentian grabbed the teacup and threw it fiercely away, "Crash!" The cup hit the ground, shattering into pieces, splashing water all over the floor.

This is how people are; when they get angry, they tend to break things. It really isn't a good habit.

"Think positively," Gao Fei patted He Hentian's shoulder. "A minor impatience can spoil great plans. Temporary forbearance is for a better future. Just endure a few years. Once you become the Emperor, you won't have to be angry anymore. Then you can exterminate anyone you please with just a glance."