Chapter 421: Chaos in the Great Xia Dynasty, Great Wu’s Opportunity Has Come!

Chapter 421: Chaos in the Great Xia Dynasty, Great Wu’s Opportunity Has Come!

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This matter quickly spread throughout the world, drawing attention from all corners of the globe.

The Great Xia Emperor has actually passed away?

I heard he consumed the Elixir of Immortality concocted by the Imperial Teacher but couldnt survive. What a tragedy!

The Great Xia Emperor sought the Elixir of Immortality to prolong his life, but it ended up costing him his life. How ironic!

Indeed, who could have thought that the divine elixir would turn into a deadly poison? Its so ironic.

But didnt the Imperial Teacher already successfully create the Elixir of Immortality? Why did it fail this time?

The Elixir of Immortality is a divine medicine; its not something that can be easily concocted. Perhaps this time, he made a mistake.

Thats true! Regardless, with the Great Xia Emperors passing, things are going to change dramatically in this world!

The worlds attention has now turned to the Great Xia Dynasty. You see, the Great Xia Dynasty is one of the three most powerful nations in the world, and the Great Xia Emperor, as the most influential figure of his time, always attracted the worlds gaze with his every move.

Now that he has passed away so suddenly, it will undoubtedly have significant repercussions, for better or worse, and every nation must prepare accordingly.

Inside the study of the Great Wu Imperial Palace, the Empress, upon hearing this news, sighed deeply. I never expected that the Great Xia Emperor, one of the three Grand Emperors of our time, would pass away so soon! And to die in the midst of his obsession with alchemy! An era is coming to an end.

Yes, the Great Xia Emperor passed away like this! I heard that before his death, he suffered from severe diarrhea, and the whole palace was filled with a foul smell. Its such an undignified way to go! Lin Beifan also expressed his disbelief.

From the information gathered by his spies, the Great Xia Emperor had ingested that black pill known as the Elixir of Immortality and then suffered from continuous diarrhea until he died.

Throughout history, no emperor had ever died in such a manner. This way of dying was truly unprecedented and destined to be recorded in history, leaving a lasting infamy.

At the same time, Lin Beifan also admired that unscrupulous Daoist. He dared to deceive from start to finish, fooling not only the Great Xia Emperor but also all the civil and military officials.

During this period, as long as timely treatment had been provided, the Great Xia Emperor might not have died. As a result, the opportunity to save him was tragically missed.

So, Your Majesty, please dont become obsessed with the pursuit of immortality! There is no true path to immortality in this world. The more you crave it, the more you lose, even your own life! Lin Beifan earnestly advised.

My dear, rest assured, I will certainly learn from this! The Empress, with lingering fear in her heart, couldnt help but glance at Lin Beifan.

Lin Beifan nodded, Indeed!

What did she say? the Great Xia Crown Prince asked urgently.

Your Highness, I assume youre already aware of the situation in Great Xia, Lin Beifan sighed. I understand that youre in pain and eager to return, but you should know that we wont release you.

But I am of no use anymore! Releasing me now would be in your best interest, wouldnt it? the Great Xia Crown Prince shouted.

Lin Beifan nodded, Yes, we will release you, but not at this moment. After all, the fire over there hasnt started burning yet. Pouring oil on it now would be premature.

Damn it! Damn it! Damn it The Great Xia Crown Prince angrily pounded the cell bars, his hands bleeding, but he paid no heed.

Then, as if his legs had lost all strength, he knelt toward the direction of Great Xia, wailing loudly, Father, your child couldnt return to mourn for you. Your child is unfilial! Father

It was truly a heart-wrenching sight, enough to bring tears to anyones eyes. Lin Beifan couldnt help but feel a pang of sympathy. After all, the Great Xia Crown Prince should have had a very close relationship with his father. He had been meticulously groomed by the Great Xia Emperor since childhood. The Great Xia Crown Prince had lived up to expectations, excelling in both academics and martial arts, displaying a broad-mindedness, and demonstrating exceptional governance abilities. He had garnered the approval of the entire court and the recognition of the world. He had long been designated as the crown prince.

Therefore, his fathers sudden passing must have left him deeply saddened and heartbroken. Even so, Great Wu couldnt release him until the right time came. When it came to nations and their interests, personal emotions had to be sacrificed.

Lin Beifan sighed, Crown Prince, I understand that you desperately want to return, but I can only express regret! The reasons for this decision dont need much explanation, and I hope you can understand. I just hope that you wont give up on yourself and continue to live well. After all, there is hope in life. You wouldnt want to see the Great Xia Empire wasted in the hands of your brothers, would you?

The Great Xia Crown Princes expression shifted slightly, and he said, Prime Minister Lin, could you please prepare some mourning garments and paper money for me? I want to mourn for my father here.

Lin Beifan nodded, Of course!

After leaving, Lin Beifan immediately ordered his men to prepare mourning garments, paper money, candles, incense, and everything needed for a funeral. He wanted the Great Xia Crown Prince to be able to mourn properly.

Meanwhile, in Great Xia, just as Lin Beifan had predicted, the state funeral was still ongoing, but the various imperial princes had already started fighting amongst themselves.

They clashed, eliminating each others factions by any means necessary.

In addition to this, the various regional kings and dukes were also making moves, deploying troops and generals more frequently. After all, as members of the imperial family, they also had a chance to seize the throne. Some prominent court officials and high-ranking generals seemed unwilling to sit idly by as well.

In summary, the entire Great Xia had descended into chaos. This chaotic situation was even more turbulent than the situation Great Wu had faced initially. Although the battles were fierce, they all seemed to be targeting the Crown Princes faction.

After all, the Crown Prince was the legitimate heir to the throne and possessed the most powerful Eastern Palace faction. Therefore, it was imperative to eliminate his faction, the biggest threat, before his return.

As a result, various parties began pressuring the Crown Princes followers, forcing them to either join one of the opposing factions for protection or face certain death. Some wavering ministers, in order to protect themselves and their families, had no choice but to switch allegiances.

In this way, the Eastern Palace faction was rapidly disintegrating, and the chaos continued to escalate.