Invincible Divine Destiny Selection System
Chapter 45 - 45: Total Purge _1

Seeing Chu Yuan, Capital Commandant Sun looked as if he was about to die, his legs weakened, and he collapsed on the ground.

Sitting on his Dragon Blood horse, Liu Xi observed Capital Commandant Sun's reaction, and he faintly perceived that this man before him had no ordinary background. Could he be a descendant of some extraordinary power that even Capital Commandant Sun was terrified of him?

"Capital Commandant Sun, what's wrong? Who is he exactly? My father is the official of the Ministry of Works, Liu Yong. Even if he has a significant background, there's no need to be afraid of him. I've got your back," Liu Xi said, confused.

"Your Majesty, your servant greets you!"

Capital Commandant Sun crawled towards Chu Yuan before kneeling down.

"The Emperor is here!"

The arriving group also froze. Once they recovered from the shock, they quickly kneeled down, shouting long live to the Emperor.

"I unknowingly offended the Emperor, even using my father as a pressure tool!"

Liu Xi's brain went blank, frightening him into a cold sweat.

He could never imagine that this young man before him would be the current Emperor. Today, he not only threatened the Emperor but also expressed rebellious words at Miaoyin Square. Each one of them was an enormous crime punishable by family execution.

He was not inviting death, but precisely seeking it.

Although his father was one of the Six Ministers, even the Prime Minister had to give some face, but in front of the Emperor, it was insignificant. After all, he was the sovereign of Dawu.

His first reaction was to turn the Dragon Blood horse around and run far away.

"Hmm?"

Chu Yuan cast his gaze on the Dragon Blood horse. The immense authority and killing intent of the Emperor caused the horse to neigh, falling to the ground. Liu Xi was also thrown off the horse, landing in an extremely dreadful state.

"Liu Xi, you dared to offend the Emperor today. Where do you think you are going?"

Capital Commandant Sun roared with rage in his eyes. Liu Xi, this idiot, not only put himself in trouble but also implicated him, "Forbidden Army, arrest Liu Xi!"

Clang! Clang!

The sound of armor clashing resonated from afar. In a mere moment, Song Ying, leading the imperial guards, came rushing towards them. He scanned the surroundings with his eyes and gasped, "Your servant greets you, Your Majesty."

"Stand down," Chu Yuan commanded.

At that time, when Song Ying saw Liu Xi being taken down by the Forbidden Army and the Dragon Blood horse falling to the ground, he faintly understood something, "Your Majesty, what has happened?"

"Today, I took a private tour in plain clothes. What I saw was shocking. A dignified son of the Ministry of Works publicly indulging his slaves to commit atrocities. This is still under the Emperor's jurisdiction. If it were elsewhere, wouldn't it be even worse?"

Chu Yuan continued, "And you, as the Capital Commandant of the Forbidden Army and possessing Divine Abilities, dared to collude with Liu Xi, oppressing the people. Today, I am here, but what if it were someone else? In such a case, wouldn't they have nowhere to turn to? You would have them killed."

"I admit my guilt!" Capital Commandant Sun confessed, lowering his head.

"I am stripping you of all military duties and sending you to the heavenly prison," Chu Yuan commanded.

"I have no objection," Capital Commandant Sun responded with a hateful glance at Liu Xi, grinding his teeth.

"Your Majesty, how should we deal with Liu Xi?"

Song Ying was somewhat speechless. Another frustrating individual relying on his power, acting recklessly within the Imperial city, and hitting up against an immovable object. This little Emperor is not a weakling, but a present-day powerhouse.

"As for Liu Xi..."

Chu Yuan paused, and in front of him, two divine choices suddenly emerged.

"Choice one: Prioritize the big picture, warn severely through a minor punishment, only imprison Liu Xi in the heavenly prison, secretly investigate whether the Ministry of Works has any connection with Dalian, follow the clues, accumulate evidence, gain 100 Destiny Points, and 10% progress of Kirin Armor.

"Choice two: Act with a thunderous approach, incarcerate Liu Xi in the death cell, use this as a pretext to investigate the Ministry of Works' connection with Dalian openly and uprightly, gain 100 Destiny Points and 10% progress of War God's Grasp."

One secretly, one openly.

Chu Yuan had to contemplate two divine choices. Obviously, it would be more cautious to investigate secretly and would take more time. But if he confronted it directly, it might stir up unrest, even though he could uproot the traitors and thoroughly eliminate the insecurities in Dawu.

Chu Yuan knew well which individuals in his court had already betrayed Dawu—they were just waiting for the right moment.

"Liu Xi committed treason and offended me personally. He acted violently on the street. For these multiple crimes, he should be sent to the heavenly prison," Chu Yuan ordered, shocking Liu Xi almost to the point of fainting. He was even more terrified by Chu Yuan's following words.

"But what shocks me the most is that I saw in Miaoyin Square today that a mere son of an official from the Ministry of Works could bring out a treasure like the Dragon Qin. Dragon Wood and Blood Dragon Steel are exclusively owned by Dalian and solely supplied to the Dalian royal family, almost impossible for other people to get. Furthermore, this Dragon Blood horse is also a product of Dalian.

Liu Xi is just the son of the official from the Ministry of Works. How did he get it?"

Chu Yuan coldly said, "This point really makes me curious, Liu Xi, can you give me an explanation?"

"This... This... These were traded from Dalian by my father," Liu Xi responded in panic.

"Really? Our late Emperor also once sent people to trade, but Dalian did not agree to it. Does an official from the Ministry of Works possess such a big face?" Chu Yuan queried.

"Stupid! How could Liu Yong give birth to such a stupid son!"

Song Ying felt fortunate that he did not have any child. Otherwise, he would die of anger if he had such a stupid son. If Li Yu merely dug a pit for his father, Liu Xi's stupidity was endangering his whole family's life—no, not just his life, but also his whole family's life.

"So, you want to be an Emperor, Liu Xi. Wouldn't it be better if I give you my throne?"

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Chu Yuan spoke with a thunderous voice echoing like a blast.

"I... It was just a casual remark..." Liu Xi had already wet his pants in fear. Where was his courage from Miaoyin Square now? He pleaded in terror, "Your Majesty, have mercy!"

"A casual remark, well said."

Chu Yuan replied, "Song Ying, arrest Liu Yong first and imprison him in the death cell to be executed, and suspend the Ministry of Works from office. I'll conduct a thorough investigation into the Dragon Qin and Dragon Blood horse matters. If the Ministry of Works is innocent, I'll do justice. And, if they indeed colluded, I'll show no mercy."

"Yes," Song Ying replied.

"Also, I've noticed that some people in the Forbidden Army are in close contact with some civilian and military officials and even dare to indulge them in the street. This is not good. I'll start an investigation from this Capital Commandant Sun, and then look into all the eight camps of the Forbidden Army."

Chu Yuan thundered, "After I return to the palace, I'll issue an imperial edict, as long as it is authorized by the Emperor, whether it's the Ministry of Works or one of the Six Ministers, you can investigate them. And you don't have to worry as the Duke of Loyalty and Bravery will cooperate with your investigation, and I am at your back."

"Ding! The host makes choice two, gains 100 Destiny Points, and 10% progress of War God's Grip, with a total progress of 20%."

"The current balance of Destiny Points is 950."

"There's going to be an upheaval."

Song Ying sensed the coming storm. This Liu Xi not only undid his own father but also all the civilian and military officials in the court and the Forbidden Army's eight camps. There's no telling how many people would have wanted to kill this Liu Xi.

"Your servant obeys the order!"

Without uttering another word, Song Ying merely obeyed the order.

"Also, I'll personally send Liu Xi to the death cell, with the God Martial Army keeping an eye."

Chu Yuan said, "Go. Any person who dares to collude with the enemy and betray the country will have no mercy!"

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