My Arms Can Turn into Blades

Chapter 635: Chapter 75: Prelude

Chen Lusi had been reading a lot of information lately and had already gained a clear understanding of the Old Era empowerers within the country.

So he knew who the Wu Family and his allies were.

No longer was he blindly groping in the dark as he had days earlier.

Thus, he understood what this truly meant.

This was equivalent to... a third of the Old Era high-level empowerers surging into the Imperial Capital.

So Chen Lusi paused briefly before directly asking, "Is this related to the Roman Catholic Church?"

Xiang Yi lightly shook her head, "Not sure, but regardless of whether there’s a connection, suddenly facing so many Old Era high-level empowerers and having to prevent interference from the Roman Catholic Church... the pressure is immense."

Looking at the intellectually charismatic woman before him, Chen Lusi continued to ask, "So is this your opinion, or that of the entire Celestial Strategy?"

Xiang Yi was slightly taken aback by his words, then fell silent for a long moment before saying, "It should be said that it’s the opinion of all members of the Celestial Strategy Mansion... it’s indeed not the right moment now. I know the Kunlun issues can’t be delayed, but if something goes wrong, the morale of the entire Mansion could collapse.

It’s one thing if we’re only facing the Roman Catholic Church, but now it’s proven that those Old Era high-level empowerers aren’t going to just stand by, combined with the pressure from the borders, it’s overwhelming, too prone to mishaps."

She wasn’t lying.

The reason she was here was precisely because of her worry.

The pressure was truly immense... initially it might not have felt that way, because the Kunlun issues were just too crucial.

But as time passed, as the situation became clearer.

The consequences of the Mansion losing Xia Yue, with the news of public prosecution being released, suddenly burst forth, truly making her heart race.

The Roman Catholic Church was never a minor organization.

And the circle of empowerers in the country was incredibly complex.

Upon learning that those Old Era high-level empowerers forcibly rushed to the Imperial Capital, Xiang Yi and the other Celestial Strategy members were instantly alarmed.

Almost immediately, the same thought emerged among them.

... Should we really continue? Can we really keep going?

Originally, a war between the Mansion and the Roman Catholic Church couldn’t be considered a guaranteed victory, and under such circumstances, still facing those Old Era high-level empowerers?

And not just one or two.

Is this feasible?

Could it truly avoid major issues?

And even if the public prosecution does succeed, does the Mansion really have the power to suppress those Old Era high-level empowerers afterward?

The Kunlun Pantheon issues might not affect the Human World in the short term, can’t we address it later?

In an instant.

Xiang Yi and the other Celestial Strategy members thought of another path.

This was also the reason Xiang Yi appeared here and said those words.

"... I understand."

After listening to Xiang Yi’s words, Chen Lusi gently nodded and then said, "But this current phase can’t be stopped."

"Stopping now would at most be a disgrace."

Xiang Yi hesitated for a moment and softly said, "You must have sensed that the majority of Mansion members already regard you as Xia Yue. Though some have doubts, most have placed their hopes on you.

So during the public prosecution, the pressure you’ll face will be unprecedentedly immense, and you can’t retreat a single step.

Yet, during this period, not only must you face the Roman Catholic Church, but also most of the Old Era high-level empowerers. Whether their mobilization is related to the Roman Catholic Church is already unimportant... Xia Yue suppressed them for too long, and they won’t allow another Xia Yue in the Mansion. Guesses are, even if the Roman Catholic Church doesn’t come, they’ll still appear in the Imperial Capital.

Perhaps they won’t forcibly obstruct the public prosecution, but they will definitely pressure the Mansion and pressure you.

I don’t know what the higher-ups are planning... but I suspect preparations have been made on both fronts.

This means that if major issues arise, involving secular power would be necessary, and that would not be a trivial matter.

It would trigger a huge crisis, potentially leading to the dissolution of the Mansion, and you as the forefront of Celestial Strategy, along with Ji Xin, would bear all responsibility... Are you certain?"

This is equally factual.

Xia Yue did indeed suppress those Old Era high-level empowerers for too long, and they wouldn’t agree to another Xia Yue above them.

On the side.

Tang Language, although somewhat bewildered.

Listened.

She roughly understood the current situation.

She turned her head to look at Chen Lusi, opened her mouth, wanting to say something.

Because she suddenly felt... raising the issue of public prosecution at this time wasn’t a wise choice.

However.

Words reached the tip of her tongue.

Looking at Chen Lusi’s side profile, she swallowed them back.

As for the reason.

It was simple.

She felt she couldn’t be a traitor at this moment.

Tang Language highly values loyalty.

No matter what the outcome is... sticking with Chen Lusi through it would be fine.

"Their will isn’t important."

Chen Lusi paused briefly upon hearing that, then shook his head, directly bypassed Xiang Yi, and pushed open the door to the room holding Igri Saba.

Xiang Yi was momentarily stunned, then gave a bitter smile.

He truly is a match for Xia Yue.

What Chen Lusi referred to as "they"... clearly meant those Old Era high-level empowerers.

This was complete disregard.

But where does his confidence come from?

His own strength? Or Daoism? Or perhaps the Celestial Punishment Weapon?

Xiang Yi was unsure.

She only knew that her heart wasn’t eased at this moment.

Even though Chen Lusi’s appearance on the rooftop three days ago was undoubtedly impressive, exuding a strong sense of oppression.

Even though the debut of the Celestial Punishment Weapon at the Russian Orthodox Church certainly shook hearts.

However.

Pulling one hair can move the entire body.

If most of the Old Era high-level empowerers within the country were to truly reach a consensus, all head to the Imperial Capital, all apply pressure, it would simply be to prevent the Mansion from birthing another Xia Yue.