Chapter 2101: Li Hengs Counterattack! (1/2)
”But you've got rather strong Dragon Qi! This should be thanks to that sword and the throne!” Li Xuantu indifferently said as he reached out with his other hand. Clang! The Son of Heaven's Sword rose into the air and into his hand.
But when Li Xuantu gripped it, the Son of Heaven's Sword fiercely shuddered, erupting with light and immense strength. Howling Sword Qi pressed against Li Xuantu, attempting to push away from him.
This was the divine sword rejecting Li Xuantu's control!
It was obvious that the Son of Heaven's Sword had already recognized a master!
”Hmph, Li Taiyi is no longer here, and yet this lifeless sword dares to oppose this prince!”
Sensing the strong resistance from the sword, Li Xuantu reached out with his hand, his eyes going cold. Spacetime trembled as black Halos of Spacetime manifested between his fingers. As his fingers clenched, the light erupting from the Son of Heaven's Sword was extinguished, the sword sealed as he closed his grip around it.
Everyone else in the area instantly turned gloomy upon seeing this.
The Son of Heaven's Sword was the Sage Emperor's personal sword.
In the Rebellion of the Three Princes, the Sage Emperor had unleashed an attack so shocking that even gods and devils were forced to bow their heads.
Divine swords had spirits of their own!
This divine sword had soaked in the Sage Emperor's Stellar Energy for several decades and had long ago developed its own intelligence. No one except the Son of Heaven could easily control it, but with Li Xuantu's frightening strength, he had managed to seal the sword.
With the divine sword in hand, Li Xuantu turned his attention back to Li Heng and coldly said, ”Li Heng, I will give you one chance to rectify your father's mistake!
”Immediately draft a decree announcing to the realm that your imperial father was cruel and tyrannical, using schemes and despicable methods to seize this prince's throne, in addition defying Emperor Gaozong's will. Immediately announce your imperial father's crimes to the realm and say that you are ashamed of him, that you are willing to abdicate your throne to me and raise me up as sovereign!
”As you are also of imperial blood, I might be able to spare your life!”
Li Xuantu's callous voice rang out over Taiji Palace, entering everyone's ears.
Everyone was both shocked and enraged, particularly the Dragon Guards. Their faces turned red as they clenched their swords and glared.
If not for the fact that Li Xuantu had Li Heng's life in his hands, the Dragon Guards would have already heedlessly rushed Li Xuantu.
”Stop!”
”Release His Majesty!”
They were filled with rage, but they were worried that reckless actions would hurt Li Heng.
”He wants to be Emperor!”
Wang Chong was stunned by this declaration, but as Li Heng was still in the enemy's hands, he did not dare to act recklessly.
I have to find a way to impede him! Wang Chong said to himself.
Li Xuantu's body had powerful ripples of spacetime, exerting a significant pressure on Wang Chong. Wang Chong understood that he was no match for Li Xuantu on his own.
Wang Chong got in touch with his three divine embryos while his mind began to think of countermeasures.
He stepped forward and began to speak. ”Your Highness Crown Prince, you've learned the arts of a sovereign and have studied the histories. Even Emperor Gaozong was full of praise for Your Highness.
”Since ancient times, the heir apparent has never been selected based purely on strength, but based on character, virtue. Only by choosing a person with the appropriate character for the position can the longevity of the throne be ensured. This is how Taizi, Taizong, and Gaozong all chose their successors.
”This junior had not been born when the Divine Dragon Coup took place, so he cannot pass judgment. But when the Sage Emperor inherited the throne, the country was at peace, the military was strong, and the Great Tang's territory was expanded to an unprecedented level. All the people of the Central Plains sang odes in praise of him.
”The Sage Emperor is known as the eternal sovereign not because he granted himself the title, but because the people of the realm all revered and supported him.
”Though His Majesty is still young, the entire world praises his character and virtue. Though he has been on the throne for a short time, he is diligent and hard-working, neglecting food and sleep. And the realm has flourished, everything proceeding in an orderly manner. His Majesty shows signs of a wise sovereign, and he has the respect and adoration of all the people of the realm!
”A country does not exist for a single person, and the realm does not belong to a single man. If Your Highness Crown Prince wishes to sit upon the throne, you should do so through your own actions and ability, obtaining the respect and admiration of the people so that they acknowledge you as Emperor, not seize it through force, treating the realm and people as your own personal possessions!
”If you rely on improper methods, then even if you obtain the throne and realm, you will eventually lose them, and your name will be cursed by the people for the rest of time!”
Wang Chong's unhurried and confident step rang out in front of Taiji Palace.
Everyone turned to Wang Chong, including Li Xuantu.