Saint Emperor Devourer of Heaven

That afternoon, Jun Wuxie and the others returned to the imperial city.

They didn't make a big show of it, but returned quietly and stayed at the Qin King's mansion.

Liang Wan'er returned to the Yaohua Palace.

Only Emperor Liang and some ministers knew about their return.

Liang Wan'er didn't mention the blood sacrifice in the Eastern Frontier, and everything was quiet at the Qin King's mansion.

Qin Keqing didn't enter the palace to meet the Emperor, and as for Jun Wuxie, he didn't go to see Emperor Liang either.

It was as if nothing had happened.

Emperor Liang sat in the imperial study for a long time.

Until the afternoon of the next day.

He didn't attend the morning court, but sat in the imperial study, preparing to wait for an opportunity to act, using inaction to control the situation.

But until now, he hadn't seen any movement from Yuan Chu and Liang Wan'er.

Then he knew that this time they came back, they didn't plan to mention the blood sacrifice in the Eastern Frontier.

Logically speaking, they had disrupted the blood sacrifice process and obtained a large amount of evidence in those cities. If they wanted to confront him, they shouldn't have chosen silence.

Emperor Liang refused to see all the ministers and locked himself in the imperial study for nearly two days and one night.

These two days and one night were like years to him, extremely tormenting.

Waiting until now, he hadn't seen the other party make a move.

"It seems that Yuan Chu and Wan'er don't plan to confront me.

With Yuan Chu's temperament, doing things recklessly, he shouldn't choose silence.

Wan'er's temperament can't accept such a thing either.

But they both chose silence.

Could it be that Wan'er, for the sake of the entire Da Liang's country and the stability of the dynasty, has temporarily chosen to endure and doesn't plan to expose this matter?

Or is it that although they obtained a large amount of evidence of the blood sacrifice in the Eastern Frontier, they don't have direct ironclad evidence pointing to me as the mastermind, so they chose to endure temporarily?

After all, I am the ruler of a country. If it weren't for irrefutable evidence, none of the Da Liang people would believe that I am the mastermind.

If that's the case, their composure is only because they can't be sure whether they can bring me down in one fell swoop.

In addition, the Blessed Land Grotto Heaven is about to open, and their minds have temporarily shifted to the Blessed Land Grotto Heaven, so they have to put the blood sacrifice aside…"

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Emperor Liang's face.

In this way, he can rest easy for these days.

Yuan Chu and Liang Wan'er are probably planning to continue collecting evidence after the Blessed Land Grotto Heaven trip is over.

But by that time, everything may be different.

The Blessed Land Grotto Heaven, isn't it also an opportunity to kill Yuan Chu and Liang Wan'er?

The mysterious force suffered such a big loss and many strong people died. With their way of doing things, it is impossible to choose to swallow their anger.

Yuan Chu and Liang Wan'er and others suddenly returned to the imperial city from the Eastern Frontier, probably also because they decided to go to the Blessed Land Grotto Heaven.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have suddenly stopped collecting evidence of the blood sacrifice in the Eastern Frontier.

As long as they enter the Blessed Land Grotto Heaven, they will inevitably suffer the crazy revenge of the mysterious force.

Can Yuan Chu and Liang Wan'er survive?

Liang Wan'er will definitely die. With her ability, she will definitely not be able to cope with the hunting of the strong men of the mysterious force.

As for Yuan Chu, even if he goes to the Blessed Land Grotto Heaven, there will be strong men from the Jinyun Immortal Sect going with him.

It is not easy for the strong men of the Jinyun Immortal Sect to protect Yuan Chu.

The mysterious force behind them dares to provoke even the Immortal Treasure Pavilion, so naturally they will not be afraid of the top Dao lineage, the Jinyun Immortal Sect.

Their strength must be stronger than the Jinyun Immortal Sect.

Even if they are both top Dao lineages, there are strong and weak among top Dao lineages.

"Hopefully, Yuan Chu had better die in the Blessed Land Grotto Heaven.

If he can be solved in the Blessed Land Grotto Heaven, it would be the best ending for the mysterious force to take action.

In this way, I can completely clear my relationship.

Before the relationship between me and that mysterious force is known by the Jinyun Immortal Sect, I will not be targeted at all.

Well, with the status of the Immortal Treasure Pavilion, even if they know some secrets, they shouldn't actively reveal them to the Jinyun Immortal Sect, right?

To take a step back, even if they tell the Jinyun Immortal Sect, it can only prove that I have something to do with the mysterious force, and cannot prove that I am related to Yuan Chu's death.

If the Jinyun Immortal Sect wants to target me, they can only do it secretly and dare not be too blatant.

And I have the support of the mysterious force, so I can cope…"

Emperor Liang thought a lot, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that the future was limitless and the future was bright.

He had already imagined in his mind the glorious scene of himself becoming the master of the strongest dynasty in Hunyuan in the future.

At that time, he would truly have power in his hands, and all races in the world would have to bow their heads and submit, in awe!

"What exactly does the mysterious force want? I still don't know.

No matter what it is, they shouldn't have any designs on me, they are plotting other things.

Perhaps their plot is very big, but it shouldn't conflict with my interests.

In the future, I will just cooperate with them.

When my country encompasses the universe, and all the eight wildernesses and six harmonies are my imperial territory, and the dynasty is prosperous enough, it is not impossible for me to get rid of them…"

No one can ride on my head forever, no one! I swear!"

Emperor Liang thought so in his heart, and the hands he placed on the table slowly clenched, and his knuckles made a cracking sound.

… …

Time passed in a blink of an eye, two days later.

The Da Liang Dynasty became extremely lively, more lively than ever before.

People from various forces poured into the Da Liang Imperial City, causing the high-end inns in the city to be fully booked in a short period of time.

Among them were high-level figures and geniuses from various forces in Yuzhou.

Even some major forces from neighboring states have arrived.

That afternoon, news spread in the city.

It was said that the high-level figures of the top Dao lineage, the Fallen Immortal Dao Earth, in the southwest region of Yuzhou, came to the Da Liang Imperial City, not only to go to the Blessed Land Grotto Heaven in a few days, but also to participate in the auction to be held by the Immortal Treasure Pavilion tomorrow.

The high-level figures of the Fallen Immortal Dao Earth are going to bid for the five-grade rare immortal pill that the Immortal Treasure Pavilion will put up for auction tomorrow, which can allow cultivators to break through to the Hongmeng Realm in a short period of time!

When this news came out, Liang Buqun learned about it, and his face suddenly became very ugly.

Originally, he was full of confidence, thinking that no one would be able to compete with him at tomorrow's auction.

Before today, in his opinion, those who needed this kind of immortal pill were all Chaos Realm experts, and their financial resources would definitely not be comparable to his, the Da Liang Emperor.

Who would have thought that the top Dao lineage would also lack this immortal pill and want to participate in the auction!

This is very likely to be discussed and decided by the ruling class, and the sect's savings can be used.

In that case, even if he wins the auction, the price he pays will be far beyond the budget.

"Is the news true? Has the source of the news been investigated?"

Liang Buqun's face was livid, and he had the urge to vomit blood.

It would be okay if only the genius disciples of the top Dao lineage came to bid themselves.

With their financial resources, they would definitely not be comparable to him.

But now it is the high-level figures of the top Dao lineage who want to bid for those immortal pills for their geniuses to break through.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it has been found out that the news came from the mouth of a disciple of the Fallen Immortal Dao Earth.

He mentioned this casually to someone in a tavern."

"Damn it!"

Liang Buqun clenched his hands behind his back, and his whole person exuded a fierce aura, causing several ministers to shudder and dare not speak.

"Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, how are the state treasury funds now? How much can be temporarily misappropriated?"

Upon hearing this, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue hurriedly responded: "Reporting to Your Majesty, this year's expenses are very large. In addition, the King of Qin asked for a large sum of military expenses some time ago. These days, the funds under other budgets have also been allocated to various departments one after another.

There is not much money left in the state treasury."

"Not much? How much is not much? I want specific figures!"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, there are still hundreds of billions of Heavenly Dao Coins in the state treasury.

But more than 90% of these hundreds of billions are funds that have been budgeted and have not yet been allocated, and are about to be allocated…"

"What's the use of me having you, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue!"

Liang Huang suddenly turned around, his face livid, and roared, "My Da Liang is rich and strong, and the tax revenue is trillions every year!

Excluding the expenses of the dynasty, there should be a surplus every year!

After so many years, there is only so little left!

What are you, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, doing!"

"Your Majesty, I am incompetent, but I am wronged.

The dynasty has a vast territory and the various expenses are extremely large.

Although the tax revenue has been considerable in recent years, the expenditures are also not small. Basically, there is no surplus at the end of the year, and sometimes there is even a small deficit!

After all, our war with other dynasties has never stopped.

And since the Xiaoyong Army was formed, not only has all the tax revenue from the Eastern Frontier been given to Champion Marquis to support the army, but the dynasty also has to spend a considerable amount of money from the state treasury every year to the Xiaoyong Army.

Other border defense military expenditure, people's livelihood expenditure.

There are also members of the royal family, and the cultivation support funds every year are all going through the state treasury…"

"Shut up!"

Liang Buqun scolded.

How could he not know these expenses, of course he knew.

It's just that he was in a bad mood at this time and needed to vent, and the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue happened to become a punching bag.

"Yes, I will shut up."

The Minister of the Ministry of Revenue lowered his head and stopped speaking.

He looked like he was in a panic, but in fact, the corners of his mouth were slightly raised on his lowered face, and he sneered secretly in his heart.

Liang Huang, you dog thing, let's see how long you can stand on the throne and be arrogant!

The Minister of the Ministry of Revenue thought so in his heart, and secretly cursed Liang Huang several times for being a fool.

"All of you, step down. You can't solve the money problem, so what are you doing standing here?

Do you want to take it out of your pockets to help me in an emergency?"

"If we can share Your Majesty's worries, we will die a thousand times!

It's just that we have been honest and thrifty all our lives, and we can't even afford to buy superior cultivation resources, let alone have any savings. We are unable to share Your Majesty's worries in this matter, and we are extremely ashamed!"

Several ministers, wearing expressions of utmost loyalty, spoke with shame and remorse in their eyes at the mention of money, tears glistening.

In reality, they thought to themselves, after so many years in office, the wealth they had accumulated through various means and channels with such difficulty, how could they possibly just take it out like that?

Without money, how would they cultivate in the future?

Wasn't this like taking their lives?

Hearing this, the muscles on Emperor Liang's face twitched violently a few times.

He took a deep breath and uttered a low, angry voice: "Get out! All of you, get out of here!"

The ministers, naturally, didn't want to stay any longer. Their wallets were important, and they couldn't wait to leave, afraid that Emperor Liang would really ask them for money.

They hurriedly retreated, leaving Emperor Liang alone in the entire room.

Liang Buqun rubbed his temples, looking like he had a terrible headache.

He certainly knew that the trusted ministers around him were corrupt and accepting bribes, accumulating wealth like crazy, filling their pockets to the brim.

However, he needed these ministers to check and balance Liang Wan'er's people and to oppose Prince Qin.

Therefore, he chose to turn a blind eye.

As far as he was concerned, ministers with weaknesses were good ministers. As long as he exploited their weaknesses, he could drive them to do things for him.

He stood quietly for a moment, then quickly left.

Now, for the sake of prudence, he could only go to his father, the Supreme Emperor.

Only his father could possibly get money from Liang Wan'er and solve his immediate crisis.

If it were just bidding for a fifth-grade rare immortal pill, he would have absolute confidence, unless the high-level members of the Falling Immortal Dao Earth were to fight him to the death over money.

But for a fifth-grade immortal pill, Falling Immortal Dao Earth shouldn't go that far. They should give up when the price reaches a certain level.

However, if the price paid was too high, what would happen when Prince Qin's府 came to bid for immortal treasures to treat his Dao injuries?

Therefore, he had to be prepared for both possibilities.

… …

De Shou Palace.

Emperor Liang had just arrived at the entrance, and before he could even ask someone to report his arrival, the Supreme Emperor's personal guard appeared.

"Your Majesty, the Supreme Emperor has asked you to enter."

Emperor Liang was stunned. It seemed that his father knew he would come to him.

He strode in and saw the Supreme Emperor sitting upright in the main hall.

"Your son pays his respects to Father Emperor."

"Emperor, there's no need to be so polite. Have you come to find Father Emperor about the fifth-grade immortal pill?"

"Answering Father Emperor, that is indeed the case.

Your son is now at the peak of the Chaos Realm and needs that fifth-grade rare immortal pill to break through to the Primordial Realm.

At that time, the power of my bloodline will be further released, and perhaps I can even obtain the opportunity to break through the Forbidden Divine Domain.

This kind of immortal pill is hard to come by and is truly rare.

If I miss it, I don't know how long I will have to wait.

In addition, your son intends to go to Fortune Cave to seek opportunities this time. There are many dangers inside. If I can improve my Forbidden Divine Domain before then, even if my realm is suppressed in the cave, I will have more protection against dangers."

"Well, Fortune Cave, I have also heard of it. All forces are flocking to it, all wanting to enter, indicating that the fortune inside must be profound.

This place is indeed worth venturing into and trying, but you are the ruler of a country, so you still need to be cautious.

Once something unexpected happens inside, the consequences will be very serious, and it will also be a disaster for the dynasty.

Therefore, if you insist on going, you must be very careful.

You said you want to improve your Forbidden Divine Domain before entering Fortune Cave, which is a good idea, and I must support it!"

"Your son thanks Father Emperor!

It's just that now all forces intend to bid for that fifth-grade rare immortal pill, including top Dao lineages like Falling Immortal Dao Earth.

Although your son is financially strong, even if I win the fifth-grade rare immortal pill this time, I'm afraid it will consume a huge amount of wealth.

At that time, your son will not have enough money to prevent Prince Qin's 府 from bidding for immortal treasures to treat his Dao injuries."

"Are you setting your sights on Wan'er?

Wan'er does have money. If she is willing to support you, there will be no worries this time.

However, judging from the current situation, her relationship with you has become increasingly strained.

It won't be easy to get her to agree."

"Your son knows, so I gave up the idea of directly seeking help from Imperial Sister.

Now, only Father Emperor can come forward to get Imperial Sister to agree.

Your son is not asking for it, but just borrowing it from Imperial Sister, and will return it all to her when the inner treasury is full next year."

"You go back and wait, and I will go to Yao Hua Palace to try my best to get Wan'er to agree to help you, but I can't guarantee it will work."

"Your son thanks Father Emperor. With you taking action, it will definitely succeed.

Imperial Sister is the most filial, how could she disobey your meaning."

"Well, you go back first.

Someone, prepare the carriage to Yao Hua Palace!"

The Supreme Emperor stood up, displaying his majestic aura.

Although he has abdicated for many years, his imperial power has not diminished in the slightest.