Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor novel Chapter 45

Inside the Royal Palace, many ministers of the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty started discussing the information that their Spy Agency just received.

After hearing the question asked by His Majesty Ji Wen, the room immediately became quiet. Everyone started to think about the issue and the proper response to the situation at hand.

A few minutes afterward, a high level minister--indicated by the fact that he stood in the front row of all the people present--took a step forward and answered:

"Your majesty, given the source of the information, the news is likely true. We should take immediate action to try to take possession of the [Ancient Desolate Bodyrefining Scripture]."

While this minister was talking, his head was looking at a person a few feet from him. This person was the head of the Dynasty’s Brocade Guard--which was in charge of intelligence gathering both internally and externally.

After hearing his minister’s word, Sovereign Ji Wen looked at the head of the Brocade Guard, who nodded his head in acknowledgement of the fact that the news was in fact reliable.

Following the first person to speak up, another high grade minister also stepped up and said: "I agree with this statement Your Majesty. The [Ancient Desolate Bodyrefining Scripture] is of great importance to Crown Prince Ji Song’s rise to becoming a Great Emperor. Although our Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty has 3 Great Emperor Level Cultivating Scriptures, none fit the Crown prince as perfectly as the [Ancient Desolate Bodyrefining Scripture]. If there is a slight chance of acquiring it, we must not let it go."

Following this minister’ statement, many people spoke in agreement with him. This generation, their Empire has the opportunity to groom a fourth Great Emperor, no matter the cost, they have to try it.

Sovereign Ji Wen started thinking about the words of his ministers, and deep down, he also agreed to do anything possible to acquire that scripture as it would be a tremendous help to his son during his fight for the Emperor Throne.

However, as a ruler and Saint Realm powerhouse, his vision was much broader than most of his ministers. As such, he did not immediately agree with them.

Instead, he asked someone’s opinion, someone he has trusted and relied on for countless years during his reign.

Sovereign Ji Wen looked at the person standing closest to him and asked: "Prime Minister Zhao Yan, what do you think about this topic?"

Upon hearing his name being called, Prime Minister Zhao Yan--who had his eyes closed for most of the meeting--suddenly opened his eyes and answered in a calm manner:

"Your majesty, this lowly minister does not think that things are that simple."

"Oh, what makes you say that. Speak freely", answered Sovereign Ji Wen.

As such, Prime Minister Zhao Yan continued: "First of all, why did all of sudden news of such powerful scripture come out? Is our Zhou Dynasty the only faction that has received the news, or are there any other people?"

Upon hearing these questions, the face of the Leader of the Brocade Guard changed immediately and became gloomy. He answered in a harsh tone: "From the information we received, I believed that only our Zhou Dynasty had received this news."

When the people in the room heard his answers, their faces also changed and became more solemn.

It seems that things are not that simple.