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Chapter 927: Chapter 389 Ziyun’s Internal Troubles Chapter 927: Chapter 389 Ziyun’s Internal Troubles Jinling.

Carriages flowed like water, pedestrians weaved like thread.

Although it had already ceded half its territory to Jiangdong, as a millennia-old imperial capital, Jinling City remained as bustling as ever.

The streets were filled with an unceasing stream of merchants and travelers, the cries of hawkers of all sizes rang in the air, and throngs of people bustled about, while scions of aristocratic families galloped past in their splendid attire amidst the chaos, carefree as they went.

“In a country on the brink of collapse, Jinling remains prosperous as ever, even surpassing its former glory,” a voice lamented.

“The people are lost in this fleeting peace, forgetting the looming hardships.

It seems that Ning Country is truly beyond salvation.”

Inside the Jufu Building, in a luxurious private room on the third floor, the Marquis of Da Ning, the Grand General of the Western Defense, the National Teacher of Ning, True Person Xuan Yu, watched the carefree departure of the scions of the aristocratic families and couldn’t help shaking his head.

“Ning people may not have forgotten the hardships, but with Ning Country in decline, what can they do even if they realize their nation’s doom is at this very moment?” he mused.

“The gap between the two countries is clear for all to see.

Even if Ning Country were to give it their all, reality cannot be changed.”

“In the end, extinction is unavoidable.

Rather than facing an ignoble fate later, why not enjoy the remaining luxuries and indulge in the present?

For once they become slaves of a conquered land, prisoners beneath the steps, such carefree days will be impossible,” said the Purple Cloud Daoist Leader, the Grand National Teacher of Ning, Xuan Chengzi, indifferently.

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“Indeed, it’s better to live happily now rather than die miserably later without having enjoyed anything,” he added.

Xuan Yu sighed, then looked at his Dao master and asked, “School Leader, does the King of Chu want us to rise up immediately?”

Xuan Chengzi nodded.

“The activities of Liang’s messengers in Jinling have alarmed the King of Chu.

To prevent any complications, he has instructed us to act ahead of schedule and cripple Ning Country first.”

Xuan Yu frowned slightly.

“There’s no problem with making a move now.

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My fellow disciples and I have gradually taken control of four hundred thousand soldiers of Ning Country over the past year,” he explained.

“We’ve even seized control over half of the region to the east of Linhai, and there are not a few soldiers in our grasp in both Guangling Prefecture and the Capital.”

“With just one action, we could take down half of Ning Country in an instant.

Ever since Ning Country retracted back to Jiangdong, the power of the Coastal Aristocratic Family has greatly waned, nearly unable to hold onto even the two remaining prefectures against the heavy forces of Chu.”

“Fortunately, Purple Cloud Dao pledged to follow to the death.

Led by Dao master Xuan Chengzi, the entire sect relocated together with Ning Country to the two prefectures in Jiangdong.”

“With the assistance of six Inborns from Purple Cloud Dao and the substantial funds they contributed, Ning Country finally managed to stabilize the situation.

However, it’s precisely because of this, a large number of soldiers raised with Purple Cloud Dao’s money ultimately turned into their private soldiers, tightly controlled by their hands.”

“Nowadays, Purple Cloud Dao’s control over four hundred thousand Ning soldiers isn’t just because there are no suitable people in Ning Country; the substantial funds they provided to recruit these soldiers should not be overlooked.”

“Such a situation naturally led to a division of power within Ning Country, sowing the seeds for future division and infighting.”

“But for Ning Country at present, future hidden dangers aren’t worth mentioning.

Surrendering power to Purple Cloud Dao is nothing, if it means preserving their own land and the Altars of Soil and Grain.”

“Using a share of power to bind Purple Cloud Dao and ensure they firmly join their own war chariot can only be seen as a welcome development.”

“So what if it’s power?”

“As long as the wealth of the Coastal Aristocratic Family is preserved, even if the military position has to be yielded to Purple Cloud Dao and Xuan Chengzi is to be made the Daoist Lord Emperor, that would not be an issue.”

“After all, their Coastal Aristocratic Family had been taking turns as emperor for two thousand years; no one has ever expected a singular family to rule for a thousand years.”

“Within the Coastal Aristocratic Family, some had already tentatively inquired with Xuan Chengzi, subtly expressing such intentions.”

“And such an attitude and sincerity naturally touched Purple Cloud Dao.”

“Therefore, in the past year, Purple Cloud Dao has been conscientious and has done everything in their power to help Ning Country maintain its rule.”

“While they never forgot their mission from Chu, dutifully transmitting intelligence about Jiangdong Ning Country to Lu Yuan, they were also fully prepared to turn at any moment.”

“But they served Ning sincerely at the same time.”

“This evident fence-sitting stance clearly conveyed the attitude of Purple Cloud Dao.”

“Swaying from side to side, taking advantage of both.”

“They feared Chu, yet they were somewhat reluctant to give up the benefits they had gained in Ning.”

“School Leader, should we really rise up?”

After hesitating, Xuan Yu couldn’t help but ask, “Ning Country now has the help of Liang, plenty of funds and food, and reinforcements outside.

Within the country, there are eight hundred thousand soldiers assisting us.

It’s possible we could hold Jiangdong.

Just enduring for a few decades might lead to an opportunity.”

This strategy of dogged defense was a widely circulated argument since Ning Country’s retreat to Jiangdong.

And with the recent arrival of Liang’s messengers, offering alliance and assistance, this argument had injected even more spirit into the people of Ning Country.

Now, more and more people, including members of Purple Cloud Dao like Xuan Yu, were increasingly inclined to this national policy.

A teaching for the entire nation, perhaps establishing a terrestrial Dao Country.

Who could resist such a temptation?

“Xuan Yu, you’ve been too entangled with the mortal world’s prosperity, and it’s clouded your mind,” Xuan Chengzi responded, a chill in his voice as he rebuked, “Chu Country has now consolidated the southwest, and within its borders, it can mobilize thirty-three Inborn Grandmasters and command an army of over two million.”

“And as time goes by, Chu’s strength will only continue to grow.

To reach forty or fifty Inborn Grandmasters and three to five million soldiers in the end is not impossible.”