Chapter 479
Translator: Ase
Chapter Title: Dark Heaven Village
Deng Kwak then discussed with Manggyang how the Confucian scholars and the Incarnation Flow would divide control of the imperial palace. Deng Kwak was already quietly purging or co-opting the officials from the emperor's faction who had opposed him. Meanwhile, the Incarnation Flow would pacify the martial world of Luoyang and begin expanding their influence in earnest. He added that within ten days, a new emperor—Lord Zhu—would be enthroned.
Manggyang listened quietly before speaking up.
"Doesn't it contradict the Confucian ideology you mentioned earlier, where the young master forbids discussion of monsters and spirits?"
"Not at all. The young master forbade it precisely because such things do exist."
"What do you mean?"
Deng Kwak explained carefully.
"I assume you know, but beings of the [Darkness] easily approach those lost in vague delusions about themselves. Discussing monsters and spirits lightly cracks the shell of reality, drawing the [Darkness] to human eyes. Even the [Ancient Ruler] might bring calamity in response to such a summons."