“And?” Li Qiye smiled at the anxious man.

　　“Your Majesty, the world will change after Elder Sun’s departure. No one else can control the soldiers and military in the dynasty. The first to disobey you will be Silver Secret, then Central Legion and the rest. Without these seven legions, the officials won’t be the only ones who won’t follow your orders. The lineages such as the five great powers will begin to covet your authority and land. They might even start a campaign against you while no one will answer your call. It was a mistake, Your Majesty.” Jiadi was disappointed at the youth.

　　“So what? They can do whatever they want. As long as the sky is still up there, the land is still there for enjoyment and squandering. I might as well be the one to do it.”

　　Jiadi sighed again. Lengying’s retirement has decided everything. The only thing he could hope for right now was for Li Qiye to mature and stopped acting on a whim.

　　“Your Majesty, yes, the sky isn’t falling down but your kingdom is in trouble. Your life is in danger as well.” Jiadi sincerely said.

　　“That just means the game is over when the kingdom is gone, but as for my life? I’m still waiting for someone capable of taking it.” Li Qiye smiled.

　　Jiadi lamented in his mind. At this point, he began to question Lucidity’s choice in picking Li Qiye. Nevertheless, he maintained his conviction and loyalty towards Lucidity.

　　***

　　No secret could remain unheard. Though there was no public announcement of Sun Lengying’s retirement, those actively caring still found out.

　　“Sun Lengying is retiring?!” Shock was the first reaction.

　　“Why would the new king allow it?” Many didn’t believe it.

　　Everyone knew that the king relied on Lengying for stability and couldn’t suppress the other factions alone.

　　“Maybe the new king wishes to crush any potential opposition. After all, Lengying is still part of the old regime and with his presence, the king can’t have total autonomy.” Someone else mused.

　　“Without Lengying, this new king can’t handle the seven legions and stabilize the unrest. I don’t even think he can stay on the throne or keep his life, let alone having full reign.” A sect master sneered.

　　Ultimately, Lucidity King was unique. Only someone like him could maintain control of Nine Secrets after killing all of his opposition.

　　“Well, this new king is quite foolish then.” A royal lord found letting Lengying retire as an irrational choice.

　　“We shouldn’t be surprised, did you see that ridiculous coronation?” An ancestor laughed.

　　Asking for beauties from the five great powers as tributes? Such a king would be able to do anything else.

　　“The chance is here, the tallest buildings will fall to the incoming storm.” Another ancestor had a cold flash in his eyes.

　　***

　　A different atmosphere invaded the camps of the seven legions after hearing of Lengying’s departure. They had different plans; some wanted to know what Lengying was going to do because of his influence.

　　However, they found that he had disappeared completely after leaving the palace. It seemed that he wished to be left alone.

　　On the second day of this news, Silver Secret Legion began to march away from the imperial city.

　　“Silver Secret is leaving.” Others naturally took note of this.

　　Meanwhile, Li Qiye was relaxing in his garden, enjoying the breeze and the services of his palace maids.

　　“Your Majesty! Something unfavorable has happened!” Jiadi rushed in.

　　“Jiadi, what’s the hurry? Look at how beautiful it is today.” Li Qiye smiled as a maid served him some fruit.

　　“No, the sky is about to fall.” Jiadi got closer with a serious expression.