I am just a mortal, why do you all worship me as a saint?

Although Gu Ce spoke of it simply and easily, as if it were something readily available.

But Qin Yiyao immediately realized that it was far from easy and was utterly absurd. It made it sound as if the Azure Ancient God Lord was some easy target that she could manipulate at will, and that no one in the vast divine kingdom could rival her for the throne.

She didn't believe it.

However, the Grand Preceptor wasn't exaggerating wildly. Given his status and power in the Qinggu Divine Kingdom, it wasn't arrogant for Gu Ce to say that he wanted to replace the Qinggu Divine Lord. After all, it's remarkable that such an openly traitor could still be retained by the Qinggu Divine Lord, especially given his position as Grand Preceptor, who is second only to the emperor.

Either the Grand Preceptor was truly too talented for the Divine Lord to kill, or the Divine Lord simply lacked the ability to kill him and had no choice but to compromise.

In any case, how can this not give rise to speculation?

If it were someone else, Qin Yiyao would have dismissed all those claims about "you were born to shine in the civilization of Wanchao" as nonsense, not believing a single word of them.

But ironically, the one who said these words was the most powerful figure in the Qinggu Divine Kingdom, the one most capable of usurping the throne.

He even intended to elevate this humble woman of humble origins to the position of God!

Even Qin Yiyao, who was extremely confident and had a broad vision, was astonished by Gu Ce's extraordinary and ingenious scheme.

Even if this plan to seize the throne succeeds...

How long will it take?

A thousand years, or ten thousand years, or even far beyond that, should be measured in eras?

Qin Yiyao didn't feel she lacked time, but this was too far away, and there were likely to be countless variables along the way. She didn't want to waste time and delay her determination to find her master.

result.

Gu Ce told her that they should start implementing the plan now?

Why the rush?

"I understand that you think we are rushing things."

"But now the timing is just right, and if we don't seize the opportunity, we'll only be letting others benefit."

Gu Ce's words, with their implied meaning, immediately made Qin Yiyao feel a chill.

Is the time right?

"The secret meeting convened by the Imperial Advisor must be related to this, right?" she said coldly.

"Indeed, the secret meeting has reached a decision. The vast resources of the Myriad Dynasty civilization will now be gathered in my hands to deal with those rebels in the Dark Realm. However..."

Gu Ce smiled and said, "I have other plans."

Although Gu Ce did not reveal his true form within this sea of ​​thoughts, only a rough outline was formed, Qin Yiyao felt as if she could see his cold and treacherous sneer, and her whole body was filled with chills.

Although she didn't want to say it, Gu Ce was the most cunning old man Qin Yiyao had ever met.

Compared to him, even Master seems a bit silly and cute.

Qin Yiyao knew that Gu Ce was going to hold a secret meeting. The attendees were all representatives from other divine kingdoms and imperial dynasties. They were either princes of divine kingdoms or nobles of imperial dynasties. In short, they were all influential figures with considerable cultivation and experience.

Regardless of how the meeting went, the main point is that they ultimately decided to willingly empty their substantial savings and hand over all these resources to Gu Ce for his management.

Ah!

No wonder Gu Ce said the time was right.

With such vast resources at his disposal, even the title of Grand Preceptor of the Qinggu Divine Kingdom pales in comparison.

They might even have the ability to rival the Azure Ancient God!

"So, does the Imperial Advisor intend to deal with the rebels or not?"

If Gu Ce's only thought from the beginning was to take this opportunity to ruthlessly exploit the coffin funds of other dynasties and then use them for other purposes, then this seemingly serious secret meeting would suddenly become absurd.

Qin Yiyao was eager to know if this imperial advisor was even more audacious than she had imagined.

"Of course, we don't intend to deal with it."

Gu Ce mocked.

He went to deal with the rebels?

Just kidding.

Although he wasn't officially a member of the rebels, he was already following the Great Enemy of the Epoch in his actions, not to mention that the real Great Enemy of the Epoch was only five steps away from him at the closest point!

Help those idiots who even dare to undermine their own gods to deal with him?

Although Gu Ce used to be a staunch anti-era warrior, things are different now, and he will not do anything foolish like suicide.

"You're new here and don't yet understand the rules. Rebellion is a perfectly legitimate reason, and bringing out this evil star is to stop children from crying at night."

"Not to mention that the rebels have actually extended their reach into the Wanchao civilization. Such a powerful external enemy is stirring up trouble. Now that I am willing to be the one to devise the plan, I have both strength and experience, so they have no reason not to follow me."

After rambling on like this, he did indeed reveal some of Old Deng's dark side.

If we disregard the outrage and fury of the swindled dynasties who would join forces to eliminate Gu Ce, then this is indeed a brilliant scheme to get something for nothing.

But surely Gu Ce couldn't have been unaware of this?

"……and many more!"

Qin Yiyao narrowed her eyes, and a clear thought instantly flowed through her mind!

"I had only been in the Wanchao Civilization for a short time when the Grand Preceptor took me as his disciple. Just then, the rebels instigated a descendant of a god who knew many secrets of the divine kingdoms to defect. You then took this opportunity to hold a secret meeting, spreading the word that the rebels were a threat that was within reach, so that other divine kingdoms and dynasties would obediently contribute a large amount of resources to be at your disposal, so that you could carry out your plan to deal with the rebels..."

"But you never intended to deal with the rebels in the first place..."

hiss!

The sudden revelation of this truth gave me a surge of energy!

So it turns out that Gu Ce was the one stirring things up behind the scenes!

"Hehe, that's not quite right. The heavens are full of wonders, and everything is a coincidence. It all depends on how you interpret it."

Gu Ce spoke in a mysterious way.

But if there's anything she learned from her master that's similar to him, it's Gu Heng's perpetually skeptical attitude.

coincidence?

He didn't believe in coincidences and always felt that it was all part of a pre-arranged conspiracy. Over time, Qin Yiyao secretly laughed just looking at Gu Heng's conspiracy theories.

She used to just laugh it off and not comment, after all, fate is always unpredictable, and frankly speaking, there are no so many conspiracies and tricks in the dark.

But judging from Gu Ce's silky smooth combo, isn't this the classic work of a master scheming mastermind?!

And she happens to occupy a rather important position in the conspiracy...

"As for the plan to deal with the rebels, I still need to push it forward. After all, those big shots in the underworld have to show themselves, otherwise the stage I've set up will ultimately be empty."

"That would be difficult to handle."

If you're going to put on a show, you have to go all the way.

"……I see."

Qin Yiyao felt as if she had stumbled into a conspiracy she couldn't possibly understand.

It seems too late to back down now.