Ming Dynasty: The Crocodile King of Han Prince Zhu Gaoxu's Family

Chapter 535 There are three ways to achieve immortality.
"You guys, stop being so unrealistic."

The method I am about to describe is arguably the simplest one for you.

"In fact, many of you, or perhaps all of you, will have to take this one path in the future!" Emperor Longwu calmly persuaded his younger brothers, sisters, and sons, whose faces were filled with reluctance.

After all, achieving deification requires merit! And whether it's the emperor or a prince, if they want to make achievements, these princes and the emperor must at least be qualified, or even outstanding, princes!
This was also Emperor Longwu's second idea: to deeply link longevity with the nation, so that his descendants and siblings could continue the lineage!

"Father, please tell me the third method!" Just as everyone was deep in thought, the Second Prince, the King of Joseon, muttered to Emperor Longwu with a pout.

The other princes, though they did not openly agree with the King of Joseon, all showed in their eager eyes that they were not interested in hearing about this so-called method of achieving immortality through divine consecration.

"Alright, then I will tell you about the last method of immortality!" Looking at his younger siblings and sons' eager eyes, Emperor Longwu sighed softly, but inwardly he was secretly pleased and changed the subject.

"The way to immortality: the third is the starry sky."

"Above the starry sky lies the mystery of immortality!" Emperor Longwu looked up at the window, but his view of the starry sky was blocked by the tightly closed window.

"Snap!" At that moment, the nineteenth prince, who was near the window, opened it with great foresight, and the whistling wind blew into the Imperial Ancestral Temple from outside.

At the same time, the eager gazes of all the princes present followed the direction of Emperor Longwu's finger, looking towards the starry sky outside the window. There, countless twinkling stars dotted the vast, dark expanse, making the boundless night sky appear incredibly mysterious.

It seemed that at this moment, everyone had discovered the secret of immortality hidden in the starry sky, and they were reluctant to come back to their senses for a long time!
"Father, how can we explore and discover the secret of immortality in the starry sky?" After staring at the starry sky for a long time, Emperor Xixiang asked Emperor Longwu with a serious expression.

"Yes, elder brother, are you going to take the imperial astronomical examination?" Emperor Xixiang's words seemed to awaken everyone who was engrossed in the starry sky. The Third Prince, Luzon, who had come back to his senses, also asked Emperor Longwu with a serious expression.

In an instant, countless piercing gazes focused on Emperor Longwu. After all, they all wanted to know how to uncover the secret of immortality hidden in the starry sky!

"Hey~!"

"This method is too lengthy and too complicated. You have no chance, and you can't wait for it." However, facing the eager gazes of the crowd, Emperor Longwu seemed to be deeply moved. After a deep sigh, he spoke softly to the eager princes.

"Father!"

"Brother!"

Upon hearing Emperor Longwu's words, the princes' hearts skipped a beat, and exclamations of surprise rose and fell. After all, from Emperor Longwu's words, they could easily guess that things were not simple!

"Father, please speak frankly!"

"There will always be hardships, but we are willing to try!" But in the end, the desire for immortality overcame the trepidation in his heart. At this moment, Emperor Xixiang still respectfully pleaded with Emperor Longwu with a face full of earnestness.

Emperor Longwu seemed to ponder his son's plea, remaining silent for a moment. The princes, meanwhile, anxiously awaited his response.

"Speaking of this method, although it is the most complicated and takes the longest time among the three methods, it is also the most suitable for you emperors and princes, and it is also the easiest for you."

The problem is, you may not need this method now.

"So, are you sure you still want to listen?" Emperor Longwu calmly asked, still keeping the princes on the edge of their seats.

"We'd love to hear that!" Upon hearing Emperor Longwu's words, the princes immediately became envious and responded loudly. After all, this was the simplest solution!
As for the most complicated of the three laws? They are all rulers of a country, why would they be afraid of complexity?! "In that case, I will tell you."

To be honest, there are two ways to achieve immortality through the stars:

One method is the Imperial Observatory, which my third brother just mentioned.

However, if this method is followed, without ten thousand years, there is probably no hope of immortality! Emperor Longwu first commented on the method of observing the starry sky by the Imperial Observatory, as described by King Sansi of Luzon.

For a moment, all the princes present rolled their eyes. Even the King of Luzon wore a look of disgust. After all, ten thousand years from now, they'd probably be nothing but ashes—what kind of immortality could they possibly have?!
Immediately, everyone's attention turned to Emperor Longwu once again, waiting for his next words.

"The second method of achieving immortality through the stars, to put it bluntly, is to personally ascend into the starry sky!"

"Ascend the moon, ascend the Purple Palace, ascend the sun, ascend every star in the sky, and personally search for the secret of immortality!" Emperor Longwu suddenly raised his voice, pointing to the starry sky outside the window, and told everyone that only by ascending the moon and the stars in the sky could they possibly find the secret of immortality!

For a moment, all the princes present were stunned. After all, their eldest brother's method seemed even more unreliable than the Imperial Observatory's observation of the stars!

They even went to the moon? How could they possibly get there? Did they fly up there? But they can't fly! Did they dream about it? In an instant, the eyes of countless princes cleared.

"Brother, what are you doing?" The princes, realizing what was happening, looked at Emperor Longwu speechlessly, their faces filled with helplessness. The Third Prince, Prince Luzon, in particular, only managed to utter half a sentence before unsure how to continue.

Seeing the mournful looks in the eyes of the princes, Emperor Longwu continued to speak.

"It seems you don't really believe it's possible to reach the stars."

To tell you the truth, it's only been five hundred years! Only five hundred years!

Based on the current strength of our Dragon Kingdom, as long as we make no mistakes and continue to develop, our descendants will be able to reach the stars within five hundred years!

"At least, there's a chance to go to the moon!" Emperor Longwu said with a confident expression, looking at the mournful eyes of the princes.

"Brother, five hundred years? We won't even live five hundred years!" King Luzon said to Emperor Longwu with a mournful expression. After all, five hundred years is enough time for them to die several times over!

At this moment, the princes all wore speechless expressions. After all, while these five hundred years were much better than the previous ten thousand years, none of them could live for five hundred years anyway!
Besides, this method of reaching the stars doesn't sound very reliable! The Imperial Observatory seems much more dependable!

"There are only these three methods, there is no other way!" Emperor Longwu remained calm in the face of his younger brother's complaints.

"Father, please teach us the method to ascend to the stars!" After a series of sighs, Emperor Xixiang gritted his teeth and still asked his father, Emperor Longwu, for the method to ascend to the stars!

Even if it's five hundred years from now, so what?! He can't live forever, but his descendants can!! This is Emperor Xixiang's thinking!
"Yu'er, even if you cannot live forever, you still want to ascend to the Starry Sky?" Looking at his son, whose expression changed but then became resolute again, Emperor Longwu asked his son once more.

"Father, even if I am not destined for immortality, I would be willing to pave the way for future generations to achieve it."

Moreover, even if there are countless difficulties, I still want to give it a try! In response to his father, Emperor Longwu, Emperor Xixiang, Zhu Qiyu replied firmly.

(End of this chapter)