Heavenly Ranking

Chapter 333 Decision
If future generations look back on history from the perspective of the federal government, they will find that Ji Fuyou set a very bad precedent.

One who, relying on force, carved out his own territory and became king.

A leader who relies on force and stands on equal footing with the federal government.

It was precisely because he set this precedent that other martial saints were inspired to follow suit.

Its nature is no less than that of Chen Sheng and Wu Guang's famous line, "Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?"
……

"So, what's the point of you calling now?"

Ji Fuyou asked.

"The era of great contention is approaching. Although the Heavenly Ranking War has not yet begun, the turmoil it brings is already evident. If this trend is allowed to continue, the Federation may face the risk of splitting up."

The president's voice slowly came through the phone: "Although the world is bound to unite after a long period of division and divide after a long period of unity, every division and unity will inevitably be accompanied by families being torn apart and people suffering. Therefore, in order to prevent such a human tragedy from happening, I hope that... Ji Wusheng can take over the capital and sit in the center!"

"You're inviting me to take charge of Tiandu City?"

Ji Fuyou was somewhat taken aback.

"Yes."

The president's voice rang out: "We have no time to concern ourselves with other countries, but within the Federation, because of your existence, Martial Saint Ji, as long as you are willing to take charge of Tiandu and sit in the center, even if other Martial Saints harbor ambitions, they will never dare to cross the line!"

His words clearly used honorifics.

Clearly, in this invitation to Ji Fuyou to return, they will be led by him.

This puzzled him.

"Compared to the other Martial Saints, I am merely an outsider. In fact, just a few months ago, I was probably labeled a 'traitor' in your eyes, on par with Zhu Long. But now... you want to invite me to take over the Heavenly Capital!?"

Ji Fuyou felt that this development of the situation was truly absurd.

"In fact, we do not want the great ship of Shang to capsize. Perhaps some of the speakers have the idea of ​​supporting the Martial Saint behind the scenes, but we all know that if we let them continue like this, the final result will be either civil war or division."

The president said in a deep voice, "Only you, Martial Saint Ji, can truly awe everyone! With your combat strength, being the number one in the Federation and the number one in Red Star, you can definitely make the Federation's Martial Saints submit! With you here, I dare not say anything about others, but at least... the Great Shang will not be in chaos!"

Ji Fuyou's conversation with the president was not concealed.

Fang Qiyun, who was standing nearby, naturally overheard this.

Seeing that the president had such a high opinion of her captain, she was both excited and proud.

Whether the Great Shang Dynasty is in chaos or not, it's up to the captain to decide.

Her gaze was fixed on Ji Fuyou, anticipating the moment he would agree and truly take control of Tiandu.

but……

Ji Fuyou, however, caught a key word.

"Perhaps some of the speakers harbor the idea of ​​supporting the Martial Saint behind the scenes?"

He said in a deep voice, "Is this just the idea of ​​your faction?"

"..."

The president was silent for a moment before saying, "This is just my personal opinion. I haven't even mentioned it to Song Lingxiao and Xiao Juechen yet."

"That's it?"

Ji Fuyou raised an eyebrow.

Just this president's opinion...

Is this an invitation for him to take control of the capital, or is it to send him over to be their henchman?
The president paused for a long time, then suddenly said, "Ji Wusheng, humanity cannot withstand the test."

"Ok?"

"There are no absolutely righteous people in the world, nor are there absolutely selfless people! Your biggest problem... lies in the limitations of your thinking brought about by your background."

The president spoke on a topic almost unrelated to the previous conversation: "You may have your own plans, even very careful plans, step by step, steadily and surely, but... the world will not operate according to your plans and remain unchanged! Those on the opposite side will not turn a blind eye to your actions and watch you perfect all your plans and then sweep across the world."

Ji Fuyou paused in thought after hearing this.

plan?

When poor, one should cultivate one's own virtue; when successful, one should benefit all under heaven.
Is this considered a plan?

"Human nature cannot withstand the test."

The president repeated this statement: "When you have enough power, you should use your greatest advantage to suppress all challengers. In the process, you should eliminate some and cooperate with others until your advantage grows and you finally gain complete control of the situation, instead of... having the upper hand but not taking action, misleading those people into thinking that they still have hope."

He took a deep breath: "Giving them hope is testing their humanity! It's testing whether they will obediently submit, or... if they have a chance, why don't they fight for it!"

"Are you asking me to initiate a civil war?"

Ji Fuyou understood something.

"It's not about asking you to initiate a civil war, but rather... to end the civil war before it even begins."

The president said emphatically, "Don't give them any chance! While they've just made contact with the Demon Suppression Valley, while they're still afraid of your power, don't give them any possibility of realizing their ambitions. Take over the capital and sweep away all those in the Federation who resist with overwhelming force!"

His tone was heavy: "When war comes, no one is ever truly prepared! If you are not prepared, they are not prepared either! As long as you maintain the advantage and launch your attack ahead of time, their preparations will become increasingly untimely. Eventually, when they can no longer see any hope, they will give up completely."

Ji Fuyou remained silent.

But he understood what the president meant.

To some extent, this is another interpretation of "striking once to avoid being struck a hundred times."

but……

"When you, Martial Saint Ji, demonstrate sufficient determination, more people with lofty ideals who do not want the Federation to truly fall into chaos and division will place their hopes on you and become your helpers."

The president said, "Don't think too highly of people. Human greed and selfishness cannot withstand any test. But... don't think too badly of people either. Whenever the country is in trouble, countless people will stand up without hesitation, shed their blood and sacrifice their lives, and show the best of their glory and splendor!"

He paused for a moment: "As long as you don't lose your true self and stay true to yourself, for the Federation and for humanity, they and we will always be by your side and walk with you."

After saying this, the president did not urge Ji Fuyou to make a decision immediately.

With a touch of respect and a hint of emotion, I ended the call.

And Ji Fuyou...

Hearing the dial tone on the phone, he remained seated, silent for a long time.

When poor, one should cultivate one's own virtue; when successful, one should benefit all under heaven.

As the number one in the Federation and the number one in Red Star, he now... stands at the pinnacle of the world in terms of military strength.

It's time to stand up and help the world.

And he is indeed doing just that.

In terms of scale only...

In the eyes of that federal president, it was all rather trivial.

but……

Can he really do it?

Ji Fuyou has always been a person who prefers to do rather than talk.

Being able to do something is important, but being able to communicate it is even more important.

The stronger a person's sense of responsibility, the more tiring their life will be.

Such people don't have an easy time in society.

But now...

He's going to take over the capital!?
Is he really capable of being a good leader?

Can he really steer the great ship that is the Great Shang Federation?
The Federation has over a billion people!

Red Star has over 10 billion people!

Can he really shoulder the responsibility for the future safety of billions of people?
"team leader!"

At this moment, Fang Qiyun spoke up: "Times have changed. The Heavenly Ranking War threatens the inheritance of the entire Crimson Star civilization. Crimson Star must have an absolutely powerful figure who can coordinate and integrate all the forces in the world to meet the challenge!"

Her eyes shone brightly: "Just as Rainbow Sun City has a Holy Venerable and Demon Suppression Valley has a Great Sage! Our Crimson Star... should also produce an existence similar to a Holy Venerable or a Great Sage to lead us to victory in war after war, until we reach the top of the Heavenly Ranking!"

The Holy Venerable of Rainbow Sun City!

The Great Sage of Demon Suppression Valley!
"You really think highly of me."

Ji Fuyou Road.

"This is because I have personally witnessed your growth step by step."

Fang Qiyun said with great expectation: "From the deputy senior martial artist when we first met, step by step, to senior, master, martial saint, and now, the number one martial saint of Crimson Star! Everything you have done is a legend! Your achievements are the greatest miracle since the extraordinary era! I can't imagine anyone else who could do better than you!"

"No! Yes!"

Ji Fuyou immediately thought of that peerless swordsman who could cleave the heavens with his sword.

He said emphatically, "There will definitely be someone who can do better than me and achieve even more legendary accomplishments!"

"No, in my eyes, you are the only miracle on Crimson Star! You are the only legend on the path of cultivation!"

Fang Qiyun's words were filled with unparalleled certainty.

as well as……

Ji Fuyou's confidence far surpasses even his own.

Ji Fuyou looked at her.

seem……

I gained some kind of power from her.

"thanks for your trust."

Ji Fuyou said sincerely.

He turned his head and looked out of the study.

Looking out at the blue sky and white clouds that have not yet been eroded or polluted by any force.

Fang Qiyun's words gave him strength.

and……

It also reminded him of that person again.

The swordsman who stepped forward at the last moment to confront the star-devouring monster.

perhaps……

"I can give it a try."

Ji Fuyou said to himself.

"After all, if one day I fail and am unable to lead the Federation through the crisis three years from now, unable to withstand that star-devouring monster, you will stand up and block that monster... to save Red Star from the crisis of destruction!"

no answer.

No one knows what the future holds.

but……

Once the question was asked, Ji Fuyou had already made up his mind.

He can give it a try!
Diligent and conscientious!

I do not seek merit!

I don't care about success or failure!

I only ask to do my part.

Live up to the future, live a worthwhile life.

"Qiyun".

Ji Fuyou looked at Fang Qiyun, and in his eyes seemed to be a new kind of power.

A sense of duty and unwavering commitment.

He issued his orders.

"Gather everyone, we are preparing... to take over the capital!"

(End of this chapter)