Translator: CallisEditor: Evan

　　Emperor Tianchen's circ.u.mstances weren't good. Ever since he had ascended the throne, the natural disasters were incessant. Even if he was diligent and had a talent for ruling, he couldn't avoid the decreasing popular sentiment.

　　He needed to get rid of Prince Rui, but raising the popular sentiment was the most important thing. The common people of Wei Country had different opinions of the natural disasters, so he should start from there.

　　Even if he didn't know what Su Xinru's system was, it contained a huge amount of energy. After Gu Bai swallowed it, nevermind becoming immortal, becoming a large Yao and calling the wind and summoning the rain wouldn't be a problem for him.

　　Three days pa.s.sed in the blink of an eye.

　　Under Prince Rui's urging, throughout the three days, news about the sacrifice from the "real Son of Heaven" was very quickly spread through the capital. In addition, a spark had started a fire that spread through Wei Country.

　　Prince Rui had already planned and prepared for the better part of the year. He had long since been unable to endure being pressed down by Emperor Tianchen. Originally, Emperor Tianchen could have gotten rid of the prince, but now, Prince Rui could get rid of Emperor Tianchen. For the past few years, the heavens had been helping him, so how could he be willing to keep his head down?

　　Besides, he had already spent a lot of effort looking for an alchemist, one who claimed that the natural disasters would soon come to an end and that Wei Country's richest and most powerful hundred years would come. It was simply fortunate timing.

　　Three days later in the capital, the Imperial altar had already been properly prepared. The common people had received the news, and one after the other, ran distances to stand around to watch. Emperor Tianchen came after he bathed and changed, while Prince Rui had already arrived.

　　"Your Majesty, I'm afraid that it wouldn't be proper for you and Prince Rui to do this sacrifice together. I believe that it should be done separately……."

　　Long Zongxuan spared no effort to oppose Emperor Tianchen. Prince Rui was also confident, feeling like he had it within his grasp.

　　"Since it's like this, I will allow Imperial younger brother to begin first……."

　　Emperor Tianchen's handsome face was expressionless, with a calculating look. After speaking, he swept his sleeves and sat down on the Dragon Throne.

　　Now that he had already shown his face and his ambition, Prince Rui no longer bothered to hide it. After tidying his clothes, he advanced towards the altar.

　　When he emerged, the common people of Wei Country cheered excitedly.

　　In the past few years, Prince Rui appeared to have labored a lot. On typical days, he often showed up in public to hand out porridge and dried meat, as well as doing good deeds. He had been t.i.tled the "Auspicious Prince", but the people also called him the "Virtuous Prince", giving him their support.

　　So with this spectacle, Prince Rui's confidence swelled. After the overseer's ceremony, he kneeled down, looked towards the heavens, and loudly recited his sacrificial incantations.

　　He appeared handsome and bright with a good temperament. Adding on his specially prepared clothes, he truly had the aura of a "Son of Heaven".

　　Hiding high up in the skies, Gu Bai had been impatient for a while. When the other started reciting, he began to gather his magic and sent down a sudden ground-leveling clap of thunder.

　　"Bang!"

　　The loud sound of thunder suddenly echoed, making everyone jump.

　　"There's thunder; the heavens have responded. Prince Rui is the true Son of Heaven!" shouted some unknown person below.

　　On the altar, Prince Rui had also been scared, and he immediately reacted. Hearing the noise from below the altar, his spirit was shaken. His heart was pounding in his chest. Could it be that his sacrifice was actually successful?

　　Thinking of this, Prince Rui cupped his hands in greeting towards the heavens and continued to speak loudly.

　　"……G.o.ds above, I am Prince Rui of Wei Country. The common people of Wei Country have suffered for three years. The Northwest is arid, the East is flooded, and the common people are suffering unspeakable misery. Today, Rui is here to earnestly request that the heavens are merciful and save the people of Wei Country from water and fire. Benw.a.n.g is willing to reduce his life by 10 years!"

　　With such words, the common people who heard him couldn't help but be moved, repeatedly praising him.

　　The official beside Emperor Tianchen was immediately worried and asked, "What's to be done…….?"

　　"Do not worry, wait for him to continue."

　　Emperor Tianchen smiled indifferently, looking at Prince Rui at the altar as if he was watching a jumping clown.

　　When Gu Bai saw this, he was amused. Prince Rui's act had been brought to the point of perfection. If he wanted to pretend, this grandfather would help him today!

　　"Boom!"

　　There was another clap of thunder, but this time, it wasn't just thunder. A flash of lightning struck right in front of Prince Rui, blackening the marble steps of the altar.

　　It almost struck Prince Rui, and his close contact with the thunder and lightning made his legs weak. He backed away a few steps, holding onto the railing, before standing firm, taking care to ensure that his liver hadn't been shaken out.