Liu Feng was not prepared to hear this. He had heard for so long that many powers would be coming to the capital because of the succession war but who would think that it was because of this frightening information that was just revealed to Liu Feng?

But he kept calm, and looked at Cai Guo with a straight face. And as for why? Because story time was not over. The story wasn’t even half done.

“Where was I? Yes. The terracotta army. A truly terrifying army that everyone in the world covets. And the access to the Ancient Portal. Which cultivator wouldn’t pay riches just so that they could pass through the portal and try to achieve a higher achievement on the martial path?” Cai Guo chuckled.

“The Royal family had it all when they got the throne. But they were also in a strange situation. They knew that the moment that they were weak, even for a single day or week, enemies would strike. Enemies were ready to strike. And so, the second king created what is now known as the succession wars.”

“A war that would decide who would be the next king once and for all, but this war would be held before the king died. All of the troubles of a prince squabble, even without the king dying. But ofcourse, to make it seem normal, it was always announced that the king died before hand.”

“Then why now? The king has been announced to be dead. Why would someone come to get the throne? They might think that this is just like always. That the king was announced prematurely. And the true conspirers of the throne might think that the king is actually alive, and just setting the stage for the succession war.” Liu Feng asked.

“We do not know who these powers behind the shadows are, Young Noble. The only one who is public about it is Handu, and their reasoning is understandable. But we don’t even know who the others are, and what their sources are. But they have done this once before, and they were close to succeed as well, if it weren’t for the crown prince at the time breaking protocol and taking the throne by force without the succession war taking place.” Cai Guo sighed, looking at a distance, like this happened just yesterday.

“And that man was your grandfather. The father of the king that just died a few days ago. That was the first time ever that this had happened. There was an outrage, and that marked the downfall of the Cai family and the increase of the Hong family.” Cai Guo said, shaking his head with remorse.

“We mustn’t focus on that, family head. There is much that I need to know, and so little time.” Liu Feng reminded him.

“Forgive me for derailing, Young Noble. You are right. There is much to tell you, and so much more that needs to be done.” Cai Guo nodded.

“The succession war is simple. It is a fight between the princes, and in this case, the contendors for the throne. Every prince that wishes to participate can participate, and there has never been a princess that ever participated in a succession war.” Cai Guo said.

“Wait a minute. You said that there hasn’t been a princess that ever contended for the throne. Why is that? My mother was apparently recognized by the throne. Why didn’t she try to take the throne?” Liu Feng asked.

“Ah! Your mother. She was a strong one, but she never contended. She didn’t want to participate in all of the blood shed. And a few years after, the whole situation with your father happened, and the capital has been in turmoil since.” Cai Guo said.

“Well, that is disappointing. I would think that she would try to take the throne seeing that she was – Oh well. I shouldn’t focus on that.” Liu Feng sighed and shook his head, trying to focus on the matter at hand.

“Yes. Tian Xiu was about to be the first ever princess to join. But you are right. These are all trivial details. We need to focus on the main focus. The way that it this takes place. I won’t look at how this has happened before, as this succession war is completely different from the others.” Cai Guo said.

“Yes. In that there needs to be a successor taken out as fast as possible.” Liu Feng nodded. He knew this already. They had been through this detail over and over again before.

“That is not the only difference between the last and this succession war, Young Noble. The biggest difference is because of the rather… polygamous nature of the last king. He was a little… inclined toward the amorous side, and had taken in a number of concubines in from different families, from the streets, from kingdoms, and he has had so many children that it was hard for even him to keep count of how many there were.” Cai Guo said.

Pfft!

“Are you saying that the succession war is different this time around because the last king was so horny that he couldn’t keep it in his pants? Just how many children does he have?” Liu Feng couldn’t control his laughter now.

“Horny? Please, Young Noble, this is the king that we are talking about. Anyone hearing this conversation would frown upon us.” Cai Guo said.

“The man died while he was fondling a naked woman while entertaining guests. I am not going to waste words on him” Liu Feng shook his head.

“Now how many children did he have again?”

“Thirty seven if I am not wrong, Young Noble. And that is only the filial children. If I had to count the bastards, then I am afraid that even the Cai family put together wouldn’t be able to keep track of the conquests that the king had taken on.” Cai Guo said, shaking his head.

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