Summit Farmer
Chapter 1820 - 1818: The Power of Support

Chapter 1820: Chapter 1818: The Power of Support

Although going to King’s City posed a great risk, Peter Brown had decided that he must go this time.

If it were up to Peter himself, going alone would be better, more convenient, but when he thought of the Divine Realm, with its multitudes of masters, he had to abandon the idea.

"Your Highness, if you return without the protection of the troops, it will be dangerous. Any of the princes could send someone to assassinate each other!"

Philips Williams went directly to Peter Brown and said this.

Peter Brown knew this eunuch was truly a loyal servant to him and nodded slightly, "Tell me your thoughts."

After receiving Peter’s encouragement, Philips Williams said, "Your Highness, I must speak some disrespectful words."

"Speak freely, I won’t blame you."

"Your Highness, as you know, many princes have died in various places throughout history!"

Peter didn’t actually know about this, but pretended to understand and nodded slightly.

Philips Williams continued, "Let’s talk about the Emperor’s princes. Apart from the first one who died away from home, over the years, a great many princes have died abroad. I’ve roughly calculated, and there are no fewer than thirty!"

So many children?

Peter was first shocked, then came to a realization. Indeed, it was possible: With long lifespans in the Divine Realm and the Emperor having a large number of women, it wasn’t surprising that he had so many offspring.

Seeing Peter deep in thought, Philips Williams said, "Everyone is pessimistic about His Majesty’s great tribulation this time, naturally, the competition has become even more intense. If one can kill off another, it brings benefits for those who remain alive. Your Highness, this time you’ve achieved great merits. It can be said that it was your troops that pushed back the Blue Star Kingdom’s army. Under such circumstances, how could anyone allow Your Highness to live?"

Only someone truly loyal to him would say this. Peter’s appreciation for Philips Williams grew.

"Analyze the situation of the various powers for me."

Knowing that this eunuch was no ordinary individual, and also somewhat of a strategist, Peter wanted to hear his perspective on the current situation.

"I’m not very clear myself; I can only share some of my analysis for Your Highness to consider."

"Go ahead."

"Your Highness, now that His Majesty has decided to join a Sect, once he leaves the nation, a new Emperor will emerge. According to the rules, under normal circumstances, the successor of the Violet Star Divine Kingdom must be someone recognized by the Grandeur Faction. Thus, Prince Samuel would have been a candidate, but the Prince has just been deposed!"

Peter was an intelligent person and turned to Philips Williams upon hearing this, "Do you think Father Emperor is planning to join a different Sect?"

"This is just my speculation, as no one knows for sure right now. But one thing is for certain, if it were the Grandeur Faction, Prince Samuel would not have been deposed. Now that Prince Samuel has been suddenly deposed, and, I have heard news that the Grandeur Faction has suffered internal strife, which has greatly weakened them. This might be why His Majesty is considering changing allegiances."

Seeing Philips Williams cautiously revealing this information, Peter was shaken. He harbored suspicions that the Emperor of Purpolia Kingdom might indeed entertain such a thought, but if that were the case, would the Grandeur Faction agree?

All the Divine Nations had backing from powerful Sects. Besides the Grandeur Faction, what other powerful Sects could there be?

"Which Sect do you think Father Emperor will turn to?"

"Your Highness, this is a difficult question. After deposing Prince Samuel, His Majesty did not immediately appoint a new Prince. Now nobody knows which Sect is backing the Purpolia Kingdom."

At that moment, Peter had an epiphany. The Divine Nations could have wiped out the Purpolia Kingdom in one fell swoop, but instead, they suddenly retreated. He had previously thought they did not want to push the Emperor too hard, but now he realized his view was limited. It was probably because no one could discern which power was behind the Purpolia Kingdom. Worrying about facing the strongest force, they chose to withdraw and wait and see.

A thought struck Peter, and he looked at Philips Williams, "What you mean is, since it’s unclear which power is supporting which prince, might as well eliminate some of the princes?"

Nodding vigorously, Philips Williams said, "We must be cautious, Your Highness. You have always been supported by Celestial Swan Gate. Although it has lost its inheritance and was once a major sect, people are still concerned about something. Who knows if Celestial Swan Gate has reclaimed its inheritance, and with the formation and Energy Bomb you suddenly produced, they are powerful items in the secular world, it’s no wonder some people might suspect!"

Peter now understood that each prince had their own backing, and as the fourteenth prince, he too had a supporting Sect.

"Alright, I’ll think about this. You may leave for now."

After Philips Williams left, Peter took out some materials introducing the various God Orders and read them while sitting cross-legged. Though the introductions were basic, he managed to grasp some fundamental information.

Divine Sects are the Cultivation Sects here, and joining one is a must for those seeking sainthood. The inheritance within these Sects is extremely powerful, and only by entering a Sect can one qualify to compete for sainthood. Several large Sects exist in this expanse of the heavens, including the Three Great God Orders, as well as others that, due to various reasons, have fallen into decay. Nevertheless, they also have inheritances through medium and smaller Sects, along with some emerging Sects.

The Grandeur Faction is one of the Three Great God Orders, and the Purpolia Kingdom, with the backing of this Sect, also has a foundation of thousands of years. However, the Emperor suddenly deposed the Crown Prince recognized by the Grandeur Faction, and it’s said that even Grandeur Faction’s meddling was unsuccessful, which indicates how much opposition the Emperor would face upon joining the Grandeur Faction - what emboldened him to act this way?

Peter found he might not be able to completely understand the matter.

If it wasn’t one of the Three Great God Orders, then which power could it be?

Prince Frank?

Peter felt that it might not necessarily be the case. If not Prince Frank, which prince could it be?

Could it be Prince Harvey, whose identity he had assumed?

Shaking his head, Peter believed it was not Prince Harvey. After all, if it were, the Emperor would have provided cover in secret, and the behind-the-scenes Divine Sect would have offered protection. Now that no one had come forward to make contact, it seemed reasonable to rule out that possibility.