si-mexico Chapter 1113: No Longer Keeping a Low Profile
Chapter 1113: No Longer Keeping a Low Profile
Gu Heng was unaware that he actually possessed the strength to easily crush Gu Ce.
But Gu Ce didn't want to gamble.
Being too close to a deity can still overwhelm one with their immense power, even if the deity itself has no such intention.
Although Gu Heng is not a god, that is precisely what makes him terrifying.
It was this person.
He single-handedly created a rebel force that made the heavens tremble.
Even after his defeat and disappearance, he was still able to use the concept of "darkness" for his remaining forces, burying more than twenty conceptual realm experts with a wave of his hand!
While gods are indeed powerful, they follow a predetermined path. Their power originates from civilization, and the will of civilization coexists with them, acting as both a bond and a constraint.
But Gu Heng is different. He does things that even gods cannot do, despite not being a god, which is what makes him most unsettling.
"Is the plan easier to execute?"
Gu Heng put down his teacup: "What do you mean? I heard that those people from Wanchao Civilization are now so scared that they want to back out."
"It is precisely because they are afraid that the plan is able to proceed more smoothly."
Gu Ce's voice was calm, as if stating a simple fact: "Mr. Gu, do you know what the Wanchao Civilization lacks most?"
Gu Heng thought for a moment: "Unity?"
"It's the enemy."
Gu Ce corrected, "The incessant internal strife within the Wanchao Civilization is not due to a lack of desire for unity, but rather because the cost of internal conflict is controllable. They do not want to be involved in external wars unless absolutely necessary, since the cost of external wars is unknown, and the Wanchao Civilization lacks a trump card to guarantee participation in external wars."
"The power that the rebels are now displaying is enough to terrify them, and it is also enough to make all dynasties temporarily put aside their internal strife and unite against a common threat."
Gu Heng's smile faded slightly.
There's a hidden meaning in what the imperial advisor said.
"I would like to hear the details of the Imperial Advisor's thoughts."
"Fear is a stimulus that can prompt people to make choices they wouldn't normally make."
Gu Ce leaned forward slightly. “Before this, my plan required persuading various imperial dynasties and divine kingdoms to invest resources, balancing the interests of all parties, and making all sorts of promises. But now it’s not necessary. They will beg me to continue this plan on their own.”
"Because they finally realized that even though the Great Enemy of the Era was dead, his shadow still loomed over the heavens, and the civilizations of all dynasties were far too close."
Gu Heng understood this time.
The more afraid some people are, the more they will want to direct their anger at what they are afraid of.
Choosing to retreat is tantamount to submitting to the might of the great enemy of the era. The civilization of all dynasties must fight back!
If we don't fight back...
The "belief" in the civilization of Wanchao would be a blow that is difficult to heal.
Sometimes, belief is also very important.
Without this thing, you'd lose even the courage to fight to the death.
Gu Ce downed his tea in one gulp, his movements swift and decisive: "So, the more terrifying the power the rebels display, the smoother my plan will go. Fear will drive everyone in the same direction, and that's exactly the direction I need them to go."
"Mr. Gu, please calm down. Fear is temporarily in control, but it won't last long."
"When fear ferments to a certain extent, it will turn into its opposite. Many people will use the blood of the weak to nourish their own Dao heart in order to avoid going astray."
Gu Heng remained silent for a long time.
He'd been cooped up here for months, and his brain was practically shutting down. Now that Gu Ce was rambling on and on, it actually sounded quite plausible.
It seems that the Wanchao civilization is going to take extreme measures out of fear.
It feels so familiar.
Anyway, he didn't need to think that much. In Gu Ce's plan, all he needed to do was pretend and act.
"The days of hiding are over. Mr. Gu can go back to Qinggu Divine Capital for a visit."
Gu Ce stood up, his figure disappearing in a flash as space twisted.
"By the way, the tea is delicious."
The courtyard returned to silence.
The tea on the stone table gradually cooled, and the mountain breeze blew through the courtyard, carrying a few fallen leaves.
Gu Heng sat alone on the stone bench, staring at the completely cooled tea in his cup, untouched for a long time.
He still found the tea as unpalatable as ever.
Just like the feeling of being cooped up in this remote mountain courtyard for the past few months.
The plan needs to be accelerated.
Yeah.
It's better than wasting time in this desolate wilderness.
He thought of Qin Yiyao.
That girl has probably already returned to the Qinggu Divine Kingdom.
At their farthest, they were separated by an endless sea of stars; now, perhaps, this is the closest they've ever been.
I should definitely see her when I go back this time.
……
Ancient capital city, imperial palace.
This is the most prestigious pavilion in the capital, exclusively for the young men of noble families and high-ranking officials to enjoy themselves and socialize.
The entire imperial palace has seven layers of eaves and is constructed entirely of "star-sunken wood," a precious material taken from extraterrestrial celestial remains. Its color is as deep as night, yet it can refract tiny starlight under sunlight.
The interior was even more extravagantly luxurious, filled with rare and exotic beasts, fine wines, and beautiful dancers gathered from all corners of the heavens…
Everything is available.
Given that such a hierarchical civilization exists, the existence of a place like Qinghuangque is only natural.
So-called sentient beings should be divided into different classes.
At the very top of the Qinghuang Palace, songs and dances are often played.
Only about a dozen people are allowed to go up to the top floor to drink and make merry, but each of them has an extremely prestigious status!
"Gentlemen, let's drink together."
Seated in the main seat was a young man dressed in a brocade blue robe, with a handsome face and an innate arrogance between his brows.
That is Prince Qingyin, the twelfth son of the current Divine Lord of the Qinggu Divine Kingdom.
As soon as he raised his glass, the others hurriedly followed suit, afraid that being even a fraction of a second slower would be considered impolite.
"Your Highness seems to be in high spirits today."
A young man in fine clothes raised his cup and said with a smile, "I heard that you have made further progress in the 'Divine Vein Trial' some time ago, and you are now able to resonate with 70% of your divine veins. Such talent is outstanding even among the current gods!"
Qingyin smiled faintly, not denying it.
"It was just luck. However, after I finished this trial and came out, I heard a lot of bad news, which made the results of my trial seem insignificant."
The atmosphere at the table subtly changed when this matter was brought up.
Indeed, the Qinggu Divine Kingdom has recently been experiencing a series of misfortunes, and even the worst of bad luck couldn't be described as such.
First, there was the defection of Qing Yixuan, another descendant of a deity.
No one knew whether Qing Yixuan had taken the wrong medicine or was simply lacking affection, and no one dared to say anything. After all, this was the Qinggu God Clan's family scandal, and outsiders were not allowed to gossip about it.
But what's worse than that is yet to come.
The ancient enemy, long dead, reappeared and, in front of a host of important guests, tore a large chunk of the Qinggu Divine Kingdom's fortune and destiny to shreds. After crushing two of the divine kingdom's guardians like bedbugs, it swaggered away...
The previous one.
It could at least be considered a family scandal.
This last one is simply a national disgrace!