Investiture of the Gods: I am Bigan, the Master of Conspiracy

Chapter 81: Luck does not fall, all the saints are dumbfounded
"The time has not yet come, so stay hidden from the world. When a phoenix arrives in Xiqi, it will be time for you to emerge."

Jiang Ziya kept Yuanshi Tianzun's instructions in mind!
"That's it! That's it!"

Jiang Ziya brushed off the dust on his body with a flick of his sleeve, his eyes rekindled with brilliance: "Since Master has pointed out the way forward, how dare Jiang Ziya linger any longer?"

After killing less than one person in Zhaixing Tower, Jiang Ziya returned in anger. After a big quarrel with Ma Niangzi, he set off for Xiqi.

Everyone was surprised that Chaoge had stabilized its fortune, which was supposed to be declining.

The place with the biggest reaction was naturally the Yuxu Palace in Kunlun Mountain.

In the Yuxu Palace on Kunlun Mountain, auspicious clouds are swirling and the sound of bells is melodious, but it cannot conceal the solemn atmosphere inside the palace.

Guangchengzi stood at the foot of the red steps, feeling anxious and uneasy.

Ever since Emperor Xin wrote a poem to desecrate Nuwa Palace, it was clear that Cheng Tang's luck was about to end. However, Chaoge's luck was like rowing against the current. Not only did it not decline, but it showed signs of recovering because of the incident of Zhaixing Tower. This sudden change surprised everyone in the Chan Sect.

Guang Chengzi asked solemnly, "Master, that Bigan is using luck as bait to win over the world's cultivators. Every time the Star-Picking Tower is built one foot higher, the Yin Shang willpower will be concentrated by three points. If we allow him to continue doing this, the auspicious sign of the phoenix singing in Xiqi and Mount Qishan may not be able to overwhelm the momentum of the ten thousand immortals coming to pay homage."

As the beloved disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun and the teacher of Huangdi, Guangchengzi naturally saw it clearly.

If Chaoge's luck does not decline, it will not be able to flow to Xiqi.

Only when Chaoge lacks luck can luck be planned a little, triggering a great trend and letting Xiqi rise.

However, Yin Ziyu's large-scale infrastructure prevented the wind from rising in Xiqi.

Yuanshi Tianzun sat upright under the lantern in Yuxu Palace, and with a wave of his hand, dense threads of luck and fortune in Chaoge City appeared.

"This boy is well versed in the art of using profit to drive profit. The fortunes of the Shang Dynasty should have been declining, but he used the greed of all living beings to build a dam, blocking the flow of fortune! And Xiqi doesn't have such a huge fortune to deal with it."

Guang Chengzi hurriedly said, "Master, since this is all because of Bigan, should we..."

"Don't act rashly!"

After rebuking Guangchengzi, Yuanshi Tianzun continued, "Emperor Xin has just committed the crime of blasphemy. If we remove Bi Gan, who controls destiny, people will surely say that our Chan sect cannot tolerate the Shang Dynasty, which will hinder the great cause of following the will of Heaven and the people. This time, in order to establish the Zhou Dynasty and destroy the Shang Dynasty, we must absolutely follow the will of Heaven and the people."

"Besides, Bigan is blessed with good fortune, so how can he be moved by your schemes and tricks? However, many people are dissatisfied with this man's power!"

Guang Chengzi suddenly realized: "Master, are you going to use the Yin and Shang royal family?"

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded slightly, and the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi drew two golden rays of light, which fell on the threads of destiny of Weizi Qi and Queen Jiang respectively.

"Royal nobles are most wary of power falling into the hands of others. As Emperor Yi's eldest son, how could Weizi Qi be willing to watch Bigan act as regent in name only? Queen Jiang has the Duke of Dongbo behind her, and Crown Prince Yin Hong is already a young man, so how could she tolerate him?"

Guang Chengzi's eyes flashed with brilliance: "If that's the case, we can plot against Queen Jiang and Wei Ziqi, and use the names of treacherous officials to purge the emperor's court and get rid of Bi Gan!"

Yuanshi Tianzun said: "Regardless of success or failure, we must make sure that the chaos in Chaoge is frequent and that people's hearts are scattered."

Guang Chengzi nodded slightly: "In this way, regardless of success or failure, disciples can just follow the trend!"

"Go ahead."

Not only Yuanshi Tianzun was stunned, but Jie Yin Zhunti on Mount Xumi was also stunned for a long time when he saw that Chaoge's luck had been stabilized miraculously.

Jie Yin gave a bitter laugh: "This Bigan is truly remarkable. He has managed to stabilize his luck in this way!"

Zhunti was also extremely astonished. "Bigan was so quick! He first transported the Qi into the Fire Cloud Cave to prevent it from flowing into the prehistoric world. Then, he used the construction of the Star-Picking Tower as an excuse to win over the hearts of all living beings. He is indeed a man of many minds. This has temporarily prevented the Qi of the Shang Dynasty from flowing into Xiqi. Yuanshi Tianzun must be worried!"

Jie Yin frowned and asked, "Junior brother, if the East remains peaceful, the West will have no chance. If the East becomes too strong, the West will be suppressed and will never be able to emerge. This Conferred God event requires that the calamity energy be raised smoothly."

"I never thought that this boy, who is just an ant, could stump a saint like us. This incident with the Star-Picking Tower has made Bi Gan bear the label of a traitor. This is also an opportunity. Well, I will make some plans."

Tongtian, Laozi, and Nuwa were all stunned when they saw that Yin Ziyu had used such means to stabilize the fortune of the Shang Dynasty and prevent it from declining.

The hearts of all living beings have been won over by this Zhaixing Tower.

Laozi shook his head and said, "Zhaixing Tower is huge. It will eventually be completed. Once it's completed, what else can be repaired? It's nothing more than adding fuel to the fire!"

I see clearly that even if you can win people's hearts in this way, there is a limit after all.

"Master, is there anything I can do?"

Laozi waved his hand: "No need to do anything, just wait and see!"

At this time, there were also undercurrents in Chaoge. In the inky night, with clouds rolling, countless people were plotting.

Wei Hou Wei Zi Qi was pacing in his mansion when he suddenly heard a servant report that a Taoist priest wanted to see him.

Weizi Qi looked at the Taoist with white hair and a youthful face, wearing a gray robe and holding a whisk. He walked in slowly, with three flowers gathered on his head, appearing and disappearing, and a vague aura lingered around him.

"Who are you, Immortal? Why are you here?"

The Taoist bowed slightly and began to speak, "Your Excellency, as you well know, the actions of this Yabi Bi Gan are truly detrimental to the country and its people! This treacherous man has allowed Your Majesty to neglect state affairs and indulge in wine and women day and night. Ever since Your Majesty blasphemed the Holy Mother, he has taken control of the government. In my opinion, the blasphemy of the Holy Mother may have been secretly instigated by this Yabi Bi Gan. Now that Your Majesty has neglected state affairs, Bi Gan has instigated all power in the court. He has deceived Your Majesty into doing many absurd things. If this continues, the Cheng Tang Dynasty will be in danger! As the eldest son of Emperor Yi, I have the responsibility to protect the country. How can I sit idly by and watch?"

Yin Ziyu is in charge of the fortune of the Shang Dynasty. He is protected by the fortune and cannot be assassinated or killed.

No assassination possible either.

People with great luck and great merit cannot die from assassination. This is the rule of heaven. When a person with great luck dies suddenly, it itself is a challenge to the rule of heaven.

Yin Ziyu controls the fortune of the Shang Dynasty and is able to hold such a position, which means he is a man of great fortune.

The current rules of heaven and earth are not the same as those of the future emperor. The ministers in the emperor's era were slaves and insignificant.

At that time, whether it was the emperor or the prime minister, they only influenced ordinary people.

And now Yin Ziyu is the one who truly controls destiny and the most important resources of this ancient world.

So, what Yin Ziyu can influence are the choices of countless immortals.

The former Emperor Jun Taiyi, although not a saint, was one of the most fortunate people in the world. Even if he was a saint, he could only endure it.

They would devise some conspiracies and tricks to make the two tribes fight a decisive battle. During the decisive battle, if Mount Buzhou collapsed, their luck would be destroyed and they could withdraw from the prehistoric world.

Just like the three ancient tribes drained the western spiritual veins, causing their luck to decline, and only then did they completely withdraw from the prehistoric world.

Therefore, Yin Ziyu cannot just look at his cultivation level, but what is contained in his cultivation level.

The first thing to do is to clarify Yin Ziyu’s identity.

Therefore, the only option is to destroy Yin Ziyu's identity. If Yin Ziyu is no longer the high priest, he will not have the luck to protect him.

Then, only a coup can successfully solve Yin Ziyu's problem.

Upon hearing this, Wei Ziqi's expression froze, and he asked with a wary gaze, "Who exactly are you, Excellency? Why do you know so much about the affairs of the court?"

The Taoist smiled and replied, "I am Ju Liusun from Mount Kunlun. I have come here only to remind you, my lord, not to let these treacherous people succeed. If the kingdom of Emperor Yi falls into the hands of this Bi Gan, what will become of your lineage?"

Weizi Qi frowned immediately. Although Weizi Qi knew that this person also had bad intentions, he knew that the other party was right.

As the eldest son of Emperor Yi, Weizi Qi had to consider that if Bi Gan seized the throne, all the descendants of Emperor Yi would become a threat to Bi Gan. Only by killing him could he eliminate future troubles.

Now Emperor Xin is no longer in charge of government affairs, and Bigan is in charge of sacrifices. Wen Zhong and Bigan have traveled together in the East China Sea since childhood, and they have a close friendship. Wen Zhong is also in charge of the army of the Shang Dynasty.

So, if Bi Gan wanted to usurp the throne, the basic conditions were already in place.

If the Xuanyuan lineage can do this in order to fight for the top position, then the Yin and Shang bloodline can do the same.

Wei Zi Qi does not have the knowledge of Yin Ziyu, a time traveler. So, in Wei Zi Qi's cognition, Bi Gan is a powerful official.

Wei Ziqi pondered for a moment and said, "What the Immortal said does make some sense. Bigan's behavior has indeed been a bit abnormal recently, but I have already been granted the title of Wei Hou, so the gossip is not a big deal..."

Seeing Wei Ziqi wavering, Juliusun's eyes flashed with pride as he continued, "Wei Hou is your majesty's elder brother. Now, several seductive women have entered the palace, angering the Empress. Why don't you go see the Empress and discuss countermeasures with her? If we continue to let this go on, the country may be usurped by treacherous villains. With all parties fighting, King Cheng Tang's empire will be in jeopardy!"

Wei Ziqi looked worried and sighed, "That being said, Your Majesty is now indulging in pleasure and refusing to listen to advice. What should we do?"

Ju Liusun raised the corner of his mouth and said with a smile, "In my opinion, it would be better for Wei Hou to assist Crown Prince Yin Hong in taking power. Duke Dongbo has always been loyal and will definitely support him with all his strength. After the Crown Prince takes power, we can coexist peacefully with the Xuanyuan lineage. This way, we can stabilize the Cheng Tang Empire and avoid a major chaos. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Ziqi's eyes flickered, as if he was weighing the pros and cons. After a long moment, Wei Ziqi slowly nodded, "Immortal, let me consider your plan carefully. Thank you for your guidance."

Juliusun nodded slightly: "If you are willing to do so, then it is fine."

After giving some instructions, Ju Liusun left.

At this moment, Weizi Qi couldn't help but think about it, and immediately called his second brother Weizi Yan.

At the same time, he informed Wei Ziyan of Yin Ziyu's current situation. After hearing this, Wei Ziyan said, "Brother, what you said is true. If Bi Gan seizes the throne, how will we cope? We should indeed see the Empress. She has the support of the Duke of Dongbo. If the Crown Prince ascends the throne, you and I will still be the Emperor's uncles. If Bi Gan usurps power, I'm afraid none of our descendants will survive! Moreover, Bi Gan has instigated Your Majesty to make enemies with the princes in all directions, and even challenged the order of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. How can this be a strategy for the long-term survival of our Cheng Tang Empire?"

"Then you and I will go to see the Queen immediately."

After some discussion, the two brothers went straight to the palace to meet Queen Jiang.

Regarding the series of events happening in Chaoge, in the Pepper Room of the Imperial Palace, smoke curls up from the gilded incense burner, but it cannot dispel the stagnant depression in the hall.

Queen Jiang discussed the current situation with Concubine Huang.

Huang Fei is the son of Huang Gun and the sister of Huang Feihu, the King of Wucheng.

"Sister Jiang, since those two vixen entered the palace, His Majesty hasn't set foot in your place for months. He's probably forgotten you and me. Now Su Daji has entered the palace to compete for your favor. What will happen to your position as empress?"

Concubine Huang and Queen Jiang both have several factions behind them, and they are connected to countless people.

Queen Jiang slammed the table and said, "My Dongbohou Mansion has been a family of loyal and righteous people for generations. I gave birth to two sons, Yin Jiao and Yin Hong, for Your Majesty. Could it be that I am no match for a few vixens?"

Queen Jiang was very heroic. After all, she occupied a quarter of the territory of the Shang Dynasty, so she was naturally confident.

Queen Jiang grabbed her sword and said fiercely, "Tomorrow I will go and kill that evil creature that has brought disaster to the country and the people in front of all the civil and military officials in the court!"

"Sister, you can't!"

Huang Fei hurriedly stood up and held her hand.

"Now, Yabibi Gan is in charge of the Ministry of Sacrifices. To gain power for himself, he has built a temple for Your Majesty and sent women to you. If you go, I'm afraid Your Majesty will be bewitched by them!"

Queen Jiang snorted coldly, "How can I tolerate this witch causing chaos in the court? Even the treacherous prime minister cannot tolerate this!"

For Queen Jiang, the future of the country will belong to her son, so it is also an opportunity for Duke Dongbo.

There are huge benefits involved.

For example, if Emperor Xin is regarded as Emperor Yang of Sui, then both the Shennong and Xuanyuan families belong to the Guanlong families.

This kingdom, you sit on it, and I can sit on it too.

Behind Prince Yin Hong stood all the descendants of Shennong.

Now that Yin Ziyu holds the right to offer sacrifices, he has first offended the fundamental interests of the Shennong lineage.

Before Queen Jiang finished her words, a report from a eunuch came from outside the palace.

"Your Majesty, the Wei Hous, Wei Ziqi and Wei Ziyan, request an audience."

Queen Jiang was slightly stunned and exchanged a glance with Concubine Huang - these two royal relatives came to defend, and she immediately understood their intentions.

After all, when Yin Hong ascended the throne, they were the emperor's uncles, but when Bigan was in power, they were the ones to be purged. This is the essential difference.

Queen Jiang said in a deep voice, "Please meet me in the side hall, my two lords."

After Queen Jiang arrived at the side hall, the two had been waiting for a long time.

"My two lords, are you here for something important?"

Wei Ziqi hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, the state is in decline now. You hold the power of the empress, and only you can turn the tide. If this continues, your uncle Bi Gan will become more powerful. How can he allow the lineage of my father, Emperor Yi, to survive? How can he allow Crown Prince Yin Hong to seize power? If we don't make plans soon, how can the Crown Prince ascend the throne smoothly in the future?"

Wei Ziqi's words instantly pierced Queen Jiang's heart.

"What do you think we should do?"

Weizi Qi said solemnly, "After Your Majesty ascended the throne, you listened to Bigan's words and started many major events, causing rifts between Your Majesty and all the princes. The Cheng Tang Dynasty is now on the verge of collapse, and Your Majesty is even more insane now. You should have deprived Bigan of his power over destiny earlier, or at least let Your Majesty take charge. Your Majesty, as the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Dongbo, repaired the rift with the princes. Now that the Marquis of Xibo, Jichang, and his son are imprisoned, Your Majesty released them, and only then can the Cheng Tang Dynasty be saved!"

Queen Jiang couldn't help but agree with Wei Ziqi's words.

For the sake of his son's kingdom, a decision must be made.

"Hmph, since Your Majesty has been bewitched by him, I will use my power to remove Bigan's right to worship!"

Wei Ziqi quickly said, "My Lady, please be careful!"

Queen Jiang snorted coldly, "It's alright. If His Majesty is insane, I and the Crown Prince are responsible. How can we allow him to seize power without authorization? The Shang Empire must return to a state of shared rule between His Majesty and the four nobles. How can we continue like this? These three petitions and the construction of the Zhaixing Tower must be abolished!"

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After Queen Jiang and Weizi Qi discussed it, they decided to take action against Yin Ziyu.

She also made up her mind to abolish all of Yin Ziyu's strategies. Queen Jiang believed that only in this way could Cheng Tang's dynasty return to the right track.

The next day, green smoke curled up in the ritual hall, and there was a faint golden glow of luck.

Yin Ziyu checked with Luo Shen the list of people who were to be given out the Luck Spirit Seals.

The distribution of luck from the Zhaixing Tower must not have the slightest mistake, and it is distributed using the luck seal.

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps were heard outside the hall.

Not long after, Yin Ziyu saw Queen Jiang wearing a Nine-Phoenix Diyi, with her scarlet skirt sweeping across the white jade steps, looking heroic. Behind her followed the gloomy-faced Weizi Qi and several palace guards in distinctive armor.

"Ahbibi, please listen to my orders!"

Queen Jiang said nothing more and immediately announced: "I hereby order Weizi Qi to temporarily take charge of the affairs of the Ministry of Sacrifices. Bigan must immediately hand over the seal and documents. No mistakes!"

Yin Ziyu looked at Queen Jiang in surprise: "Is this the order from His Majesty?"

Queen Jiang immediately asked, "Could it be that my power will no longer be exercised?"

When Yin Ziyu heard this, he immediately realized that this stupid woman had been fooled.

In the original Conferred Gods, Queen Jiang had her eyes gouged out because she couldn't see the situation clearly.

Yin Ziyu said, "The right to perform sacrifices is a major matter of the imperial court and requires the approval of His Majesty!"

"presumptuous!"

"The Sacrificial Master is in charge of the destiny of the human race and is closely related to the safety of the country. You are the emperor's uncle, yet you allow a seductress to seduce the emperor and secretly form alliances with immortals to plot evil. Do you really think I don't know?"

After hearing this, Yin Ziyu smiled faintly: "Your Majesty is not afraid of His Majesty's blame. If so, it may bring disaster to Your Majesty. You'd better think twice!"

"Hmph, I will go see His Majesty right now! You must also give up your right to be a priest!"

Yin Ziyu looked at Queen Jiang in front of him and lamented her stupidity.

"Since that's the case, I will hand over the entire sacrificial ceremony to you, my Lord!"

Weizi Qi stepped forward and said, "Uncle Emperor, this is the only way to prevent the collapse of King Tang's empire!"

Yin Ziyu looked at Queen Jiang and the others and asked, "Do you think I brought disaster to the Cheng Tang Empire?"

Queen Jiang looked at Yin Ziyu and snorted coldly, "As the Emperor's uncle, you didn't try to dissuade His Majesty. Instead, you built the Zhaixing Tower for His Majesty, wasting such a huge fortune. You also sent women into the palace for His Majesty. Isn't this a treacherous minister? As the Emperor's uncle, you have become a treacherous minister. What do you intend to do? I will now meet His Majesty and explain your crimes!"

Queen Jiang was truly heroic. She took away Yin Ziyu's power as prime minister with lightning speed and immediately went into the palace to kill the evildoer.

Yin Ziyu looked at Queen Jiang indifferently. She was a silly woman who looked at things superficially but pushed herself to death.

(End of this chapter)