Chapter 36: The Joseon Dynasty (Part 12)

From the high-rise building
The entire capital city unfolded before Su Chen's eyes.
Sixty years had passed since the founding of the Tianyuan Dynasty.
Su Chen's cultivation had reached the seventh level of the Spirit Soul Realm.
Aside from Li Hongwen and the severely injured Li Clan Ancestor lying in a coffin, Su Chen's strength was among the strongest in the Tianyuan Kingdom.
"Father, oh Father, your ambition is too great!"
Su Chen murmured to himself.
Three months ago, his birth mother in this life passed away.
Two days ago, the Elders' Council's impeachment of Li Jiangqun failed.
Li Jiangqun did not want to be a puppet emperor.
Many unfamiliar Spirit Soul Realm experts had appeared in the capital.
Su Chen began to look at Li Jiangqun with new respect.
This was a ruthless man.
He admired this kind of ruthlessness.
Li Jiangqun hadn't treated Su Chen badly in this life; if possible, Su Chen wouldn't mind giving Li Jiangqun a chance to retire peacefully.
Unfortunately, Li Jiangqun was unwilling to accept defeat, even though the person who wanted to replace him was his own child.
Su Chen didn't want to wait any longer.
As dusk settled,
several figures appeared around Su Chen.
Each of them exuded the powerful aura of the Spirit Soul Realm.
"Kill! Leave no one alive!"
Su Chen coldly issued the order.
Li Jiangqun couldn't make a decision.
Then he, Su Chen, would help Li Jiangqun make a decision!
......
Inside Li Yuanfa's residence
Li Yuanfa, now enjoying the support of the Shadow God Cult, was riding high.
"Your Highness, the Marquis of Champion seems to have made some moves,"
the High Priest of the Shadow God Cult solemnly addressed Li Yuanfa.
"Brother Chen has finally made some moves! I've been preparing for this day for fifty years!"
Li Yuanfa's heart surged with excitement; he felt that the vast empire was within his grasp!
The Shadow Cult boasts two powerful late-stage Spirit Soul Realm experts!
With the support of the Shadow Cult, Li Yuanfa's confidence soared.
Outside the house
Li Hongwen narrowed his eyes
and launched a fierce attack!
......
In another part of the palace
Su Chen had already reached Li Wenxuan, personally placing the head of Zhao Guogong, a supporter of Li Wenxuan, before him.
This scene terrified Li Wenxuan, causing him to collapse to the ground, retreating repeatedly.
"Li Chen, you can't kill me..."
Su Chen remained unmoved.
"Second brother, I'm your own brother, you can't kill me!"
Li Wenxuan cried out in fear, tears streaming down his face and mouth, trying to rush forward and cling tightly to Su Chen, attempting to awaken his brotherly affection.
However, Su Chen thought for a long time, considering everything from childhood to adulthood, but he couldn't find a reason to spare this 'brother' before him.
Su Chen patted Li Wenxuan's head, a kind smile on his face.
"Third brother, don't worry, I'll make your departure less painful."
Who told him to be so kind-hearted?
Su Chen led Li Wenxuan's head to the next location.
Soon, within the entire palace, only Su Chen remained of Li Jiangqun's descendants.
Inside the main hall
A middle-aged man in black robes sat upright in the hall, surrounded by terrifying auras that watched him with apprehension.
When Su Chen appeared, the middle-aged man in black robes opened his eyes and smiled, saying, "Is it over?"
Su Chen nodded: "It's over."
The middle-aged man in black robes was none other than Lin Wu, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.
As Li Jiangqun, seated on his throne, watched Su Chen place the heads of his brothers and sisters before him, a chill ran through him even more.
He laughed loudly, "Good, good, good! Truly worthy of being my child, Li Jiangqun's child! To have a child like you is my greatest honor, my life is complete. I hope the Tianyuan Dynasty will reach unprecedented heights under your rule!"
The victor is king.
Li Jiangqun knew his fate was sealed.
Su Chen successfully seized the throne of the Tianyuan Dynasty from Li Jiangqun.
With the blessing of the nation's fortune, Su Chen felt his cultivation speed increase several times over.
After completing the national ceremony, Su Chen chatted with Lin Wu, learning about the events in the Eastern Wilderness.
"The world we inhabit is called the Tianxuan Domain. It's divided into five major factions: the Eastern Wilderness, the Northern Desert, the Southern Barbarians, the Western Regions, and the Central Continent. The Central Continent is the holy land for all martial arts cultivators, home to countless holy lands and even super lineages that have produced emperors."
"The Eastern Wilderness is slightly weaker, but it still has some saintly lineages, and even some fallen emperor-level lineages. The Xuan Yuan Holy Land is just one of them. Besides it, there are at least a dozen lineages like the Xuan Yuan Holy Land in the Eastern Wilderness, and countless geniuses."
Su Chen sighed inwardly; this world was indeed vast.
The Tianyuan Dynasty was practically nothing more than dust in this world.
Su Chen and Lin Wu drank and chatted happily.
Besides learning about this world from Lin Wu, the two also talked about their experiences after leaving Xuanling City.
From Lin Wu, it was learned that after joining the Xuan Yuan Holy Land, he was noticed by an elder at the Void Realm and taken as a disciple.
The Void Realm is equivalent to the ruler of a dynasty.
Seventy years passed quickly, and Lin Wu's cultivation reached the eighth level of the Spirit Soul Realm, one level higher than Su Chen.
Now, he has been sent by his sect for training as one of the inspectors of the Hundred Kingdoms.
This is a very lucrative position.
Su Chen's Tianyuan Dynasty is also one of the Hundred Kingdoms.
Even Su Chen was surprised by the reward for his casual action.
The Hundredth Year
Under Su Chen's rule, the Tianyuan Dynasty flourished.
The 143rd Year
Su Chen appeared at the Li State Duke's Mansion. Li Ming lay on his bed, dismissing his attendants.
"Your Majesty, I may no longer be able to serve you, to accompany you for tea and philosophical discussions, to drink and hunt."
Li Ming was dying; he had lived for over three hundred years.
His life was coming to an end.
"Your Majesty, I have one last wish."
"I implore Your Majesty to grant it."
Su Chen was curious. Had this old man seen through something?
Li Ming, clinging to his last breath, said, "Your Majesty... my great-granddaughter is deeply in love with you and has remained unmarried for many years... perhaps Your Majesty should marry her?"
Su Chen's face darkened.
"My dear minister, on this one matter, I will absolutely not grant!"
Li Ming chuckled weakly, his breath growing fainter.
An old friend had passed away before his eyes once more.
Su Chen thought of many things; scenes of his youthful days, dashing and spirited, flashed through his mind like a fleeting dream.
In that life, his name was Jiang Chen, just an ordinary son of a city lord.
Li Ming was just an ordinary son of the head of the Li family.
"Old bastard, even on his deathbed he didn't forget to try and take advantage of me!"
Su Chen chuckled and cursed.
This time, he spoke his mind directly.
However, Li Ming offered no further response.
A trace of Jiang Chen vanished completely from this world.
Su Chen gained some insight.
His cultivation had already reached the peak of the Spirit Soul Realm, only one step away from the Profound Realm.
Su Chen went into seclusion, intending to seize the opportunity to break through to the Profound Realm.