Not following the laws of Matheon, it was as if it was its own realm, a realm that is clearly seen from the outside, which was unusual for a realm that has always been invisible from the outside world.
The embryo slowly figured out the way of life, living together with the countless civilizations. With his immortality and unknown power inside him, he slowly amassed his knowledge and fortune and named himself ándras Ouroboros, starting the mysterious legend of the Immortal Man.
At the same time, the assault of the dark ball commenced. Matheon faces its new peril.
Going back to the Immortal Territories, after uniting the realm, Matthias set out from the city of Silturk to the border city of Wuding on the west.
It was where the Yuan Army would attack. When he arrived there, Black arrived and suddenly informed him that the Yuan Army had collapsed.
"What happened?" He asked with curiosity.
"With what I heard from the messenger that caught up to them, the legendary Khan Dugu Khazi had suddenly died. The twelve princes and one princess are now vying for the throne. Currently, a huge internal conflict is happening inside the dynasty." Black replied.
"Wait. A princess had enough support to vie for the throne?" Matthias gasped. With what he heard, the Yuan Dynasty's ruling is like the Mongol Empire's where the strong will be king. A princess having the courage to go against her brothers is incredibly rare.
"Yes, Master." Black nodded, "Princess Dugu Xianping is the daughter of a concubine whose identity is a famous and powerful princess from a fallen empire that the Yuan Dynasty conquered. The former princess' influence over their old territory was still incredibly strong even as time passed."
"With the former princess' influence's support, Dugu Xianping's power over the Yuan Empire is the fourth highest and the second highest in the power struggle between the descendants. She leans more on changing the dynasty's ways, garnering the support of the conquered states but also the anger of the true Yuans."
Matthias nodded. He then asked, "Who's the current dominant party?"
"That'll be Prince Dugu Zhuwei, an authoritarian figure. He is strong both in body and mind. He's a very good strategist and was the favorite son of the late khan. He currently has the support of the clan heads and a fourth of the generals. He also holds the title of "Great Conqueror", with him leading a lot of successful attacks against opposing territories." Black replied.
"Hmm. " Matthias knitted his brows and thought, "From what We're hearing, We definitely wouldn't want him to ascend the throne." He said with solemnity. He then looked at Black and ordered, "Black, We want you to hinder some of this Dugu Zhuwei's activities and cooperate with Li Shangren to establish contact with Dugu Xianping. Help her with resources but of course make her pay. Nothing is free."
"As you wish, Master." Black bowed. "Is there other news from Yuan?" Matthias asked.
"People that also wanted independence and sovereignty seized seven cities and separated from the Yuan Dynasty, establishing Qian State, ruling under a Dainistic Government, where they abolished the Imperial Rule and instead elected the new ruler with the decision of seven head families which are the rebels." Black replied.
"Dainistic Government, huh?" Matthias chuckled. "Tell Li Shangren to also establish a market in those cities and trade with the ruling party."
"Is that all, Master?" Black asked. Matthias nodded.
"Then I shall leave." Black bowed and merged with his shadow and left.
With the problem solved, Matthias returned to the capital with the Qin Harvesters. When he arrived, he was welcomed by Cane, the officials, and the citizens.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!" They all dismounted from their horses and bowed towards him with reverence.
The people kneeled and kowtowed towards him, welcoming his victorious return.
Matthias waved his hand and said, "We thank you for bothering yourselves to welcome Us. Let us go back to the Imperial Palace."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Cane and the officials bowed towards him and made way for him to go forward, with them advancing after he went past them.
Back in the Imperial Palace, Matthias, the Four Pillars, Gongsun Yi, and the officials were gathered inside the Throne Room. Gongsun Yi and the officials are kneeling on their pillow mats while listening to him. The Four Pillars are kneeling on a platform just a little below the Dragon Throne but still higher than the officials.
"Your Majesty.." Cane spoke, "Your coronation must be held soon. What are your plans?" He asked.
"Let's settle on the day after tomorrow. We'll travel throughout my territory first." Matthias said.
The officials nodded. "That's a wise decision, Your Majesty." Gongsun Yi said, "Considering your power, no one has the power to kill you, and also considering the fact that you are not yet well-known and have no powerful enemy yet, no one would conspire to kill you."
"Do you want anyone to accompany you, Your Majesty?" Shi Tianyi, one of the higher ranking officials who is in charge of the law enforcers of the dynasty, asked.
"We do not need that, thank you." Matthias shook his head.
"Shall we prepare the dragon chariot?" Cane asked. "No." Matthias shook his head, "We'll travel the territory as a normal man. It is more convenient that way."
"Your Majesty!" The officials grimaced. "Your Majesty, such things are not suitable for your greatness! You deserve to be higher than any normal man!" One of the officials exclaimed.
"I have decided to do so, and that will be that. Even though I am the Emperor, I am also a man of myself. Even though I can't do some things that I once was accustomed to, being a normal man while surveying my territory is still allowed." Matthias responded resolutely, even removing the Royal We that he was using to communicate with his subjects.
No one voiced out their complaints. Although they are reluctant to do so, they could see that their emperor would not budge on any of their reasons.
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