Master of Strange Dao

Honestly, Yu Ziqing had never considered directly interacting with the new Emperor Qian before.

Because he always felt this guy's experiences and transformations either led him to being weird or had already made him a lunatic.

An emperor, and currently the emperor of the most powerful Divine Dynasty, if he were a lunatic, any sane person would stay away from him.

Especially since surface information and even the political situation wouldn't reveal this.

Everyone thought the new Emperor Qian just lacked authority, yet still accepted his ascension, seemingly more benevolent in various respects.

And with the token knowledge Yu Ziqing pieced together, he knew that throughout history, subordinates preferred emperors who were a bit kinder.

Because they wouldn't have to worry every day, fearing that a mistake would lead to their entire family being executed.

Spitting in the emperor's face, pointing at him and scolding, at most losing office, and after a while, being summoned back when tempers cooled—that would naturally be the best.

The more normal things appeared on the surface, the more certain Yu Ziqing was that the new Emperor Qian was insane, a weirdo, a madman.

Now Yu Ziqing wanted to kill the old Emperor Qian, the most unavoidable person was the new Emperor Qian.

Yu Ziqing felt a bit fortunate, glad that he upheld the philosophy of 'usefulness without holding back,' surreptitiously letting the new Emperor Qian know many things and even giving him a push.

Knowing that the new Emperor Qian was just a White Water Egg when he was Crown Prince, he never thought of spilling this information.

Only then was there a chance for contact, for talking to him.

Otherwise, if they were a loving father-son duo, you'd approach him saying, "I'm going to kill your dad," and the new Emperor Qian would immediately turn hostile.

Now it's possible to give it a try, have a chat, as some pivotal information might only be known by the new Emperor Qian.

To prevent the situation from spiraling out of control later, and avoid turning into a world war, the new Emperor Qian must contribute.

Yang listened to Yu Ziqing speak but still couldn't quite understand.

He always felt that turning against one's father was simply too absurd.

"Don't feel it's too absurd; if you truly understood the real situation, you'd know that for members of the Imperial Family.

Fathers killing sons, sons killing fathers, are things not worth noticing in this world.

An emperor can actually cultivate.

There's no talk of emotions; it's already good if there's no hatred."

Yu Ziqing hadn't even mentioned Han Dong yet; even with what is known currently, Han Dong's murderous aura is so strong that if it hadn't been for the female Ba truly considering Han Dong, he would've drawn his sword to challenge Daqian long ago.

The female Ba was exploited back then, even predestined to her fate early on.

If you say forcing Han Dong to escape into the deep sea was for his own good, Han Dong wouldn't believe it.

There's undoubtedly hidden secrets involved here.

The old Emperor Qian even uses his Crown Prince as a pawn; is there a problem with using Han Dong, who didn't fight for the throne?

The female Ba, since awakening, never actively investigated the past; is it out of fear?

That's a joke; though she might display a gentle demeanor now, she is no Holy Mother; she's far more ruthless than Han Dong in a fight.

It's purely due to Han Dong's intense murderous aura that makes him appear ruthless because he can't hold back once he draws his sword.

The female Ba suffered for years, nearly completely Fallen, and now simply doesn't want to know the truth, because knowing the whole story means forcing Han Dong to make a complete decision.

If Yu Ziqing hadn't personally gone to ask Han Dong for help, facing just Qingping, even if Qingping was Han Dong's youthful obsession, the female Ba wouldn't have let Han Dong come forth.

The underlying mess within, Yu Ziqing didn't want to delve into until Han Dong and his wife were truly ready.

At least now Han Dong and his wife are free, able to live their own calm lives.

By comparison, the Crown Prince is far more miserable; he's still trapped in the scheme.

Yu Ziqing didn't go into the intricate entanglements with Yang, instead advising Yang to focus on research, relax cultivation, and not rush the breakthrough, for Yang's potential is vast, and can't be hastened.

Because if he can't kill the old Emperor Qian before Dadui's return, he had a plan. He could address it after Dadui returned.

After reminding Yang several times and confirming Yang understood, Yu Ziqing felt assured.

He was afraid Yang might consider it too dangerous, insisting on doing it himself, forcibly enhancing, then sacrificing himself.

Leading to development where Yang dies, boosting Yu Ziqing's state, he strives and goes to defeat the enemy.

The thought of such development made Yu Ziqing feel anxious.

After staying in the Southern Sea for several days, thoroughly assured Yang was rational, Yu Ziqing left the Southern Sea.

After Yu Ziqing left, Yang stood on the mountain peak, gazing at the Flying Boat carrying Yu Ziqing disappearing, watching for quite a while, suddenly smiled.

"This kid, still hiding things from me, afraid I'll be impulsive? I'm afraid you'll be impulsive.

You forget, I used to be a Dao Cultivator, knowing brainless impulsivity only spoils things."

Yang blinked, his eyes transforming into dragon eyes, solemn and stern.

He looked towards the east, vaguely sensing the presence of a Great Demon thousands of miles away.

Blinking again, his eyes reverted to human eyes, sending messages to others.

"There's a Great Demon approaching from the northeast, moving fast, pay attention, please."

The three guarding formidable figures thanked Yang for the reminder.

Before coming to the Southern Sea, their impression of it was always of chaotic, violent Spiritual Energy, lacking any strong Living Beings; slightly stronger members of the Sea Clan, Great Demons, Giant Beasts, or mindless Fierce Beasts, didn't like the Southern Sea.