boyutpedia Chapter 241 Conflicting Views
Chapter 241 Conflicting Views
As the divine artifact shone brightly, the power of the stars and the power of the artifact merged perfectly, and for a moment, the entire capital was enveloped in a strange halo.
Su Yao's forehead was covered in sweat as she focused intently on controlling the artifact to ensure a stable output of power.
Meanwhile, Xu Ruyu and Feng Yichen, far away on the border battlefield, also felt the fluctuations of this powerful force.
Taking advantage of the chaos in the enemy's rear, Feng Yichen unleashed his strongest wind-based spell. A fierce wind howled, sand and stones flew, and the enemy was blown off balance, their formation completely collapsing.
Xu Ruyu seized the opportunity, took the lead with his long sword, and led his soldiers in a fierce charge like tigers descending a mountain.
On the battlefield, the shouts of battle were deafening, and blood stained the earth red.
Meanwhile, in the palace of the capital, Chen Xiao, dressed in magnificent robes, stood atop the city wall with a stern expression, closely monitoring the battlefield situation.
He knew that the outcome of this war was not only related to the safety of the Night Dynasty, but also to whether the secret of the divine artifact could continue to be kept.
His gaze was firm, and he issued commands from time to time, directing all forces in an orderly manner.
As the power of the artifact continued to be released, the sky changed dramatically. The originally clear sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds, and lightning flashed and thunder roared.
Su Yao's heart tightened. She was worried that the power of the artifact would get out of control, so she focused even more intently on controlling it.
Just then, an unexpected situation occurred.
Suddenly, a mysterious man in black robes appeared in the enemy's camp.
He waved his hands and chanted incantations, unleashing a strange spell in an attempt to resist the power of the divine artifact.
The space around him distorted, and streams of black energy rushed toward the light of the divine artifact.
The artifact's light began to flicker and its power fluctuated under the impact of the black airflow.
Upon seeing this, Su Yao immediately reported to Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao's expression darkened; he knew he couldn't let this mysterious man in black robes disrupt the operation of the divine artifact.
He quickly issued an order, commanding Feng Yichen and the wind-elemental mages to immediately return to the capital to support Su Yao and fight against the black-robed man.
After receiving the order, Feng Yichen left some soldiers to continue clearing the battlefield, while he led the wind mages to cast wind spells and quickly returned to the capital.
At this moment, the contest between the man in black robes and Su Yao entered a fierce stage.
The black-robed man's magic became increasingly bizarre, and the light of the divine artifact grew weaker and weaker.
Just when Su Yao was about to give up, Feng Yichen arrived in time.
He and Su Yao exchanged a glance, understood each other perfectly, and immediately joined forces to cast the spell.
Feng Yichen manipulated the gale to disperse the black aura of the man in black robes, while Su Yao took the opportunity to increase her control over the artifact.
With their combined efforts, the artifact's light gradually stabilized and grew stronger.
Seeing that things were not going well, the man in black tried to escape.
How could Chen Xiao let him go? He personally cast a spell, and a golden light shot out from his hand, instantly enveloping the man in black robes.
The man in black robes let out a scream, then turned into a wisp of green smoke and disappeared.
With the disappearance of the man in black robes, the enemy troops completely lost their will to resist and surrendered one after another.
The war finally ended in victory for the Night Dynasty.
The artifact was successfully stabilized under the control of Su Yao and Feng Yichen.
After the war, Chen Xiao held a grand victory banquet to reward meritorious officials such as Xu Ruyu, Feng Yichen, and Su Yao.
At the same time, he also ordered the strengthening of research and protection of the divine artifacts to ensure that they could truly bring blessings to the Night Dynasty and safeguard its peace.
At the victory celebration banquet, the lights were dazzling and the music was melodious.
Everyone clinked glasses, immersed in the joy of victory. Chen Xiao, holding his wine glass, scanned everyone with his eyes, finally settling on Su Yao.
Su Yao noticed Chen Xiao's gaze and bowed slightly to show her respect.
Chen Xiao stood up, walked gracefully to Su Yao's side, and said softly, "Su Yao, you have made a great contribution this time. I have something I would like to discuss with you privately."
All eyes turned to her. Su Yao was puzzled, but she still followed Chen Xiao to a side hall of the palace.
In the side hall, the candlelight flickered. Chen Xiao gestured for Su Yao to sit down, then slowly spoke: "Su Yao, although the matter of the divine artifact has been temporarily resolved, its power is too great, and I am worried that unforeseen changes may occur in the future. You have a deep understanding of divine artifacts, and I would like to hear your thoughts."
Su Yao pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, the power of the divine artifact is indeed difficult to control. In my opinion, we can find a secluded place to properly seal the artifact, and then send someone to guard it and study it regularly to ensure that it will not cause any disaster."
Chen Xiao frowned slightly, tapping his fingers lightly on the table: "Sealing it? I'm worried that this will cause the power of the artifact to gradually dissipate, losing its potential assistance to the Night Dynasty."
Just then, Feng Yichen happened to pass by the side hall and overheard the conversation inside. He couldn't help but walk in: "Your Majesty, what Su Yao said makes sense. The power of the divine artifact is strong but unstable. Using it rashly is too risky."
Chen Xiao glanced at Feng Yichen, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes: "Feng Yichen, you have always been decisive, but now you are so cautious? Have you forgotten that the development of the Night Dynasty needs the support of a powerful force?"
Feng Yichen knelt on one knee: "Your Majesty, I dare not forget. But I am more worried that if we pursue the power of the divine artifact too much and plunge the Night Dynasty into crisis, it will be a loss that does not outweigh the gain."
Su Yao also stood up: "Your Majesty, Feng Yichen is absolutely right. While we are researching the divine artifacts, we can also develop the strength of the Night Dynasty and enhance its national power. This is the long-term solution."
Chen Xiao remained silent for a long time, his gaze shifting back and forth between the two of them: "I will consider your words carefully. However, this divine artifact concerns the future of the Night Dynasty, and I find it difficult to make a decision." After saying that, he turned to look at the night outside the window, as if he was pondering something.
Su Yao and Feng Yichen exchanged a glance, seeing worry in each other's eyes.
They knew that Chen Xiao was determined to make Ye Chao stronger, and the power of the divine artifact was too tempting for him.
But they also understood that the power of the artifact was a double-edged sword, and that it could bring disaster if not handled carefully.
After a long while, Chen Xiao turned around, his expression calm: "Let's not talk about this today. You may all leave. I want to be alone."
Su Yao and Feng Yichen bowed and took their leave. After leaving the side hall, they were still uneasy.
They knew that the tug-of-war between Chen Xiao and Chen Xiao over the fate of the artifact had only just begun.
Su Yao and Feng Yichen left the side hall, their steps unconsciously slowing down.
Feng Yichen frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty's obsession with the divine artifact is so deep that I'm afraid there will be more twists and turns in the future."
Su Yao sighed softly, "Yes, but how can we make His Majesty truly understand the implications?"
A few days later, Su Yao consulted ancient books in the Royal Library, trying to find more information about the divine artifact to strengthen Chen Xiao's determination to seal it away.
She was intently flipping through a yellowed book when she suddenly heard familiar footsteps behind her.
Looking back, it was Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao's gaze swept across the bookshelf, and he slowly spoke: "Su Yao, you are still fixated on finding evidence of the sealed artifact."
Su Yao rose and bowed, saying sincerely, "Your Majesty, the instability of the divine artifact's power was already evident on the last battlefield. If it is not handled properly, it will eventually become a hidden danger."
Chen Xiao walked to the window, gazing at the Imperial Garden outside, lost in thought: "Su Yao, you only see the danger, but not the opportunity. The Night Dynasty is surrounded by powerful enemies. With the divine artifact, we will have an absolute advantage."
Su Yao shook her head slightly, "Your Majesty, advantages are not solely dependent on external forces. Many dynasties in the past collapsed precisely because of their excessive reliance on powerful forces."
Chen Xiao remained silent for a moment, then turned his gaze to Su Yao, his expression complex: "I understand the principles you've explained. However, as an emperor, I cannot let go of any possibility for the Night Dynasty to prosper."
Su Yao's heart tightened, knowing that Chen Xiao remained unmoved.
At this moment, Feng Yichen also arrived at the library.
Upon seeing Chen Xiao and Su Yao, he paused slightly, then bowed.
Chen Xiao looked at Feng Yichen, "Feng Yichen, you've come at the right time. How long do you think it would take for the Night Dynasty's national strength to double if we used the divine artifact to develop it?"
Feng Yichen frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and said, "Your Majesty, although the power of the divine artifact is strong, relying on it to develop national strength is like building a house on sand. If the foundation of the people is not stable, even if the national strength is strong for a time, it will be difficult to last."
Chen Xiao frowned slightly, clearly not satisfied with the answer. "Then, in your opinion, how should we steadily improve our national strength?"
Feng Yichen straightened his back and said earnestly, "Promote agriculture and sericulture, boost commerce and trade, and value talent. When the people are prosperous and talented people emerge in large numbers, the prosperity of the Night Dynasty will naturally follow."
Chen Xiao listened quietly, his gaze shifting back and forth between Feng Yichen and Su Yao, without immediately expressing his opinion.
The library fell silent for a moment, broken only by the occasional chirping of birds outside the window. The clash of ideas between the three continued to spread silently.