I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World-Chapter 444 The Mastermind Behind the Scenes

Qi Zhangwu has been in charge of the Demon Cleansing Bureau for so many years, his methods ruthless and seasoned, he clearly knows what matters the Bureau can and cannot touch.

For instance, in the case of the Arsenal, they found the trail leading to the Duke Dingyuan's Mansion and it hasn't ended there, they can't continue the investigation.

At this time, Qi Zhangwu suddenly asked Han Zheng, "Han Zheng, who do you think could be the mastermind behind the Arsenal case?

There's only the two of us here, feel free to speculate boldly, don't be afraid."

Han Zheng shook his head and said, "I just arrived in the Capital City, and I'm not familiar with the noble families or some of the influential figures, so I can't target anyone specific.

But according to all the indications, the mastermind behind this must be extremely powerful, even to the extent that the Duke Dingyuan's Mansion has to rely on them.

Furthermore, smuggling weapons and hiding them in Fuyun Mountain is to one day take over the Capital City and change the rulers.

But the problem is, the Great Zhou has a Dragon Vein, outsiders wanting to change the rulers can only start from the grassroots, directly overthrowing the Great Zhou.

Otherwise, even if you capture the Capital City, it's useless, without controlling the Dragon Vein you cannot control Great Zhou.

Therefore, I boldly speculate that the mastermind behind it is probably someone from the Imperial Family, and a major figure at that, at least someone qualified to ascend to the throne."

Qi Zhangwu showed a hint of approval on his face.

Han Zheng's ability to analyze all that from limited data is already quite good.

Tapping the table, Qi Zhangwu said solemnly, "What you speculate is roughly correct, those who have the capability to do these things and have the motive are just the few from the Imperial Family of Great Zhou.

First is the deposed Crown Prince Ji Longyun, Ji Longyun has been the Crown Prince since His Majesty ascended the throne, for sixty years.

Ji Longyun himself has a decent Martial Arts talent, plus he has the resources of the Great Zhou Imperial Family to support him, he has long since successfully formed his Pill and stepped into the Grandmaster Realm.

So Ji Longyun's real age is nearly seventy, this age for a Martial Arts Grandmaster of the True Pill Realm is considered middle-aged, and he has over two hundred years of Life Span.

But you should know about the Great Zhou Dragon Vein.

Once you ascend the throne, with the power of the Dragon Vein Qi Fortune upon you, even a Great Grandmaster of the Yang God Realm can't withstand this force, and will be suppressed by the power of the Dragon Vein in an instant, becoming an ordinary person.

Ji Longyun is already this age, even if he ascended the throne now, how many more years could he live?

The current Emperor is one of the longest-living emperors in the history of the Great Zhou, many ordinary emperors exhaust their Life Span by the age of forty or fifty, but the current Emperor is already over eighty and doesn't even have a strand of white hair, he might even live to be over a hundred.

Do you think by then, if Ji Longyun ascends the throne, he might die suddenly under the Dragon Vein Qi Fortune?

So this Crown Prince has quite a bit of criticism towards the current Emperor, he even made criticism under the influence of alcohol three years ago, and was stripped of the Crown Prince title after being reported."

Han Zheng said in surprise, "Only stripped of the Crown Prince title? If His Majesty feels his son is a threat, shouldn't he directly confine or even execute him?"

Internal strife and usurpation within the Imperial Family have always been brutal and ruthless.

Many emperors ascended the throne through operations like at Xuanwu Gate, so they wouldn't hesitate against their own sons.

Qi Zhangwu said lightly, "His Majesty would like to, but the Crown Prince has been so for sixty years, the Crown Prince Faction is scattered throughout the court, if the Crown Prince were confined or killed, the consequences would be too much for His Majesty to bear.

So at most, the Crown Prince title was stripped, but Ji Longyun remains the Eldest Prince and also the legitimate firstborn son, nominally, after His Majesty passes, he would still succeed to the throne.

But since then, there has been a rift between father and son, and they haven't seen each other for several years.

Qing Jingzi said that White Cloud Temple started smuggling weapons and armor three years ago, which coincides with when Ji Longyun was deposed.

The deposed Crown Prince couldn't wait any longer, it's possible he wanted to ascend the throne early. ƒrēenovelkiss.com

Most importantly, Xu Tianxing and Ji Longyun have a good relationship, Ji Longyun once publicly guided Xu Tianxing's Martial Arts and praised him in public.

Han Zheng suddenly shook his head and said, "It doesn't quite seem like Ji Longyun, since the deposed Crown Prince is so close to Xu Tianxing, once Xu Tianxing is implicated, it's very likely to trace back to him, too obvious."

"But what if Ji Longyun is setting up a diversion? On the surface, there are doubts, but upon careful thought, it seems unlikely, but it is actually him."

Qi Zhangwu said lightly, "Of course, anything is possible, the suspicion on others is also not small.

The Second Prince Ji Xuanjing, known for his kind and wise nature, is praised as having the bearing of a wise ruler, his maternal grandfather is the distinguished Duke of the State Li Changming.

Ever since the Crown Prince was deposed, there have been unceasing voices in the court to establish Ji Xuanjing as Crown Prince.

Also, the Fifth Prince Ji Hongyuan, who is most favored by His Majesty, His Majesty even once commented that it would be great if he were the Crown Prince.

However, Ji Hongyuan's actions are not likely because he wants to usurp but instead to prevent others from making a move after His Majesty passes.

Besides these princes, there are also people within the Dragon Martial Bureau dissatisfied with the current Emperor, this seems to involve some secrets of the Great Zhou Imperial Family that I don't know much about and don't want to know.

Oh, and then there's Prince Liang Ji Yuanfang.

This Imperial Uncle personally supported His Majesty to the throne, but was later stripped of power by His Majesty.

Although he never complained openly, I don't believe there isn't any bitterness in his heart.

Moreover, Ji Yuanfang appears to be open and honest but is in fact very calculating.

He has survived through two reigns, and has a large number of supporters in the court, many noble military generals were appointed by him.

However, given Ji Yuanfang's age, usurping the throne doesn't make much sense.

He's the Imperial Uncle of the current Emperor, far over a century old, even if he seized the throne, he wouldn't be able to withstand the Dragon Vein Qi Fortune.

All in all, these are just speculations for now, Han Zheng, tomorrow you will accompany me to the morning court to see what His Majesty has to say."

"Yes, thank you, Grand Commander."

Han Zheng stood up, clasped his hands, and saluted.

The morning court is generally only attended by high-ranking officials of the court.

And within the Demon Cleansing Bureau, only Qi Zhangwu, the Grand Commander, and the Six Commanders along with a few Guardian Elders from the Elder Court have the qualifications to attend.

Normally, when Qi Zhangwu attends court, it's sufficient to just report that these things were uncovered by the Demon Cleansing Bureau, not even needing to mention Han Zheng's name.

Now Qi Zhangwu intends to bring Han Zheng to court, clearly aiming to promote Han Zheng, not intending to take credit for himself, wanting to let Han Zheng become known to the Emperor.

Back in his residence, Han Zheng immediately entered the Taotie Furnace to prepare for a breakthrough in his cultivation technique.

Earlier on Fuyun Mountain during the confrontation, although Han Zheng easily killed Jing Xuzi, he also discovered his own shortcomings.

Han Zheng is only at the True Pill Realm now, although he has cultivated into a Heavenly Demon True Pill, with explosive power and an incredible foundation, relying solely on his strength against the power of Heaven and Earth is still somewhat strenuous.

Jing Xuzi had just stepped into the Half-step Yang God Realm, probably hasn't even been refining his Yang God for a few days, so he doesn't have much power of Heaven and Earth on him yet.

Even if he managed to gather some power of Heaven and Earth in the end, he couldn't surpass Han Zheng's innate strength.

Therefore, Han Zheng was able to kill Jing Xuzi because Jing Xuzi was too weak.

If it was Fang Henge level of Half-step Yang God, the outcome would be uncertain.

Han Zheng's goal for himself is to be undefeatable in the True Pill Realm, even against someone like Fang Henge who is just a step away from the Yang God Realm.

But if outsiders knew Han Zheng's thoughts, they'd definitely curse him out.

They only consider martial artists of their level as opponents during the True Pill Realm.

Who normally considers someone of the Half-step Yang God Realm as an opponent in the True Pill Realm?

In Han Zheng's opinion, being endangered even slightly in the True Pill Realm by a Half-step Yang God Realm is considered inadequate, then most Martial Arts Grandmasters in the True Pill Realm might as well kill themselves.

This time after killing Jing Xuzi, Han Zheng earned another one million Hunger Level, allowing him to gradually achieve breakthroughs in his cultivation technique.