Isolated

Chapter 1642: Isolated in the World

"Dreams can't be eaten, nor can they keep you alive! Dreams will only be a burden, causing you to lose your current position, causing you to get hurt in the face of reality, and causing more people to die for an illusory dream!"

Meng Yungui walked faster and faster, chasing after Emperor Haotian and the others, and silently said in his heart: "Dreams are too expensive, you need to fight for them with your life, and dreams are worthless. Anyone can claim to have a dream, but not everyone is lucky enough to enjoy it!"

He caught up with Emperor Haotian, who was deep in thought. He didn't know what he was thinking about. Suddenly he said, "Master Meng, you are in charge of the economy of the Heavenly Court. How long do you think the Heavenly Currency can last?"

Meng Yungui thought for a moment and said, "If we suck blood from other heavens, we can last for another ten years. If the Heavenly Court issues more heavenly coins and buys mineral deposits from other heavens, we can last for another twenty years."

Emperor Haotian said, "Oh," and became interested, "Twenty years? Master Shang Tian, ​​do you think the Heavenly Court can keep issuing more Heavenly Coins for twenty years?"

Shang Pingyin stepped out of the line, bowed and said, "I think that issuing more Tianbi is like drinking poison to quench thirst, which will make Tianbi collapse faster. Now, part of the Tianbi in the universe is concentrated in Tianting and Yankang, and the rest is concentrated in the hands of the powerful families in the universe. The people in the universe do not have much money. Issuing more Tianbi and buying up the mines in the universe will only make the more issued Tianbi fall into the hands of the powerful families, making the rich richer and pushing up prices. The poor will become poorer and will rebel. Doing so will only accelerate the collapse of Tianbi."

Emperor Haotian glanced at Meng Yungui and said, "Master Shang Tian is right."

Meng Yungui said calmly: "Master Shang Tian just acted on his intuition and did not make any detailed calculations. I have the numerology to prove it."

His vital energy transformed into numerological runes, revealing the trade data of the heavens and all realms. Countless complex mathematical equations were arranged together, and countless numerological calculations were performed with incomparable precision, which was truly amazing.

"Your Majesty is in charge of the coinage of the Heavenly Court, and is fully aware of the currency of the heavens and the myriad worlds. I have calculated these currency figures down to the nearest digit!"

Meng Yungui said calmly: "When the issuance of additional Tianbi reaches a certain level, it will push up prices and make people's lives miserable, but as long as it is properly controlled, all this can be avoided. On the other hand, the Heavenly Court has the right to mint coins, and can use the additional Tianbi to purchase Yankang's supervisory factory, suppress Yankang, and buy everything from Yankang without bloodshed."

He turned to look at Shang Pingyin, showing a challenging look, and said: "Master Shang Tian, ​​your numerology is just traditional numerology. In terms of attainments, your attainments are not higher than mine, right?"

Shang Pingyin looked at his energy numerology formula and checked it one by one, and said to Emperor Haotian: "Master Meng's calculations are correct, and I am overthinking. But Master Meng said that his numerology attainments are higher than mine, and I don't agree in my heart."

Emperor Haotian laughed and said, "You two are both the most powerful celestial masters under my command. There is no need to fight over who is the best! It's just that these twenty years have made me a little uneasy. I think I should give you a discount."

Meng Yungui bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise."

Shang Pingyin said: "Issuing more Tianbi is one thing, and annexing Yankang is another. As long as Yankang is annexed, all the heavens and worlds will be unified, and Tianbi will no longer have to worry about collapse."

Meng Yungui shook his head and said, "Master Shang Tian is wrong."

Although Shang Pingyin had a good temper, he couldn't help but get angry after being contradicted twice, and said indifferently: "Master Meng, what can I teach you?"

Meng Yungui said: "Just now, Master Shang said that the issuance of more Tianbi will only fall into the hands of the powerful families. Even if Your Majesty obtains Yankang and allows the circulation of Tianbi to be unimpeded, Tianbi will still only fall into the hands of the powerful families. The people of the heavens and myriad worlds will still rebel if they should, regardless of whether or not they obtain Yankang."

Shang Pingyin raised his eyebrows and said with a half-smile, "Master Meng, how do you think we can avoid this situation?"

Meng Yungui said: "I think the biggest enemy of your Majesty's rule is not Yankang, nor Mu Tianzun, Ling Tianzun and others, but the powerful who have accumulated countless wealth. In the universe, there are countless powerful families who hold power and wealth. After millions of years, the wealth of the universe has been concentrated in their hands, resulting in the current situation. They have more and more Tianbi in their hands, while the Tianbi circulating in the universe is getting less and less. Over time, the people's resentment is overflowing, and there is chaos in the universe. The rise of Yankang is just a few years ahead of schedule. "

Shang Pingyin snorted: "Master Meng has said so much, but he only talked about the reasons and never said the solution. I really want to hear Master Meng's solution."

Meng Yungui hesitated for a moment and did not continue, saying, "I am worried that I will be punished for my words."

Emperor Haotian laughed loudly: "I am not a tyrant, just say whatever you want."

Meng Yungui bowed and said, "The powerful families have too much wealth. No matter how many more Tianbi are issued, they will eventually fall into their hands. The only solution is to abolish the powerful families. And the best way to abolish the powerful families is to make the best use of people's talents..."

"presumptuous!"

Shang Pingyin said coldly: "Master Meng, you are too presumptuous! After abolishing the powerful families, is the next step to reform the law? Your Majesty, Meng Yungui must be a spy of Yankang. Please give the order immediately to take this beast to the beheading platform!"

Other civil and military officials said one after another: "Master Meng is a human, he has evil intentions, he spreads lies to confuse the people, and he has evil intentions. Your Majesty, please punish him!"

Emperor Haotian waved his hands and smiled, "Alright, alright, stop attacking Master Meng. Master Meng, your words are too direct, which is somewhat inconsistent with your past. In my Heavenly Court, from the civil and military officials to the merchants and peddlers in Heaven, they are all the powerful families you mentioned. Even you are a powerful person. With this one sentence, you have offended everyone in Heaven!"

He smiled and said, "I am also from a powerful family. You are trying to overthrow the Heavenly Court. This is inappropriate. I will not blame you, but will only fine you half a year's salary."

Meng Yungui's eyes dimmed, and he bowed and said, "Your humble servant accepts the punishment."

Emperor Haotian issued an order, saying: "These days, follow the advice of Master Shang Tianshi, annex Yankang while increasing the issuance of Tianbi. Master Meng Tianshi, you don't have to worry about this matter, leave it to Master Shang Tianshi."

Meng Yungui said sadly: "I obey your order."

Civil and military officials all praised: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Emperor Haotian returned to the harem and asked, "Is Lord Mu Tian back? I am still waiting for him to surrender and sign the contract."

A guard replied, "Mu Tianzun has not come yet. The envoy of Yankang also left a few days ago."

Emperor Haotian said: "They are no longer important. The key is Mu Tianzun."

Two days later, Emperor Haotian asked again: "Is Lord Mu Tian back? I am still waiting for him to come back to sign the contract."

The guard replied, "Your Majesty, Mu Tianzun is not in heaven."

Emperor Haotian frowned.

After another five or six days, Emperor Haotian asked, "Has Mu Tianzun not returned yet? If he doesn't come, I will order Xu Tianzun to exterminate half of the population of Yankang!"

The guard replied, "Mu Tianzun has arrived at the ancestral temple and sent someone to report that he will arrive at the heavenly palace in ten days."

Emperor Haotian said angrily: "Drag your feet!"

Ten days later, Qin Mu came to the Heavenly Palace. He dawdled, ate and drank for free for more than ten days before signing the contract and leaving sadly.

Emperor Haotian was overjoyed and ordered people to see off Lord Mu Tian.

When Qin Mu left the Heavenly Palace, Emperor Haotian's eyes were filled with murderous intent. He summoned the Prime Minister and said, "As long as the thief Mu is alive, I will not be at ease. Go and ask the Emperor to kill him while he is on the road!"

He raised his hand and chopped it down heavily, saying viciously: "Tell the emperor that if he can't kill him, sink him into the Chaos River in the ancestral Jade Capital City and annihilate him!"

The Prime Minister asked: "Your Majesty, why do you want to kill Mu Tianzun? He has already surrendered..."

"I don't trust him!"

Emperor Haotian sneered and said, "Even if his Taoism is completely destroyed and he lives in seclusion, I will not be able to rest easy. Only the dead Mu Tianzun is the best Mu Tianzun! The emperor can't kill him, but he can still be sunk into the chaos. If the long river of chaos can't wipe him out, the worst that can happen is..."

He smiled and said leisurely, "At worst, Lord Mu can go back to the past and be his Master Mu. As long as he is not in this universe, I will be at ease."

The prime minister shuddered and left in a hurry.

On the other hand, Shang Pingyin ordered Zaofu Heavenly Palace to issue more Heavenly Coins to purchase various mineral deposits in the heavens. However, the price of the minerals was somewhat beyond his expectations. He had no choice but to continue to issue more Heavenly Coins.

However, this move caused the Tianbi to collapse. The value of Tianbi depreciated rapidly, and in just two months, it lost half of its value.

Shang Pingyin was confused and overwhelmed. He carefully recalled Meng Yungui's numerology formula and equation, and found no mistake at all.

He wanted to ask Meng Yungui for help, but he was too embarrassed to do so, so he had to send someone to investigate.

Another month passed, and the master of divination in the Heavenly Court came back from the various heavens and said, "Yankang took action before us and used the Heavenly Coins to buy minerals, driving up the prices of mineral deposits in many heavens! The Heavenly Coins in those heavens were flooding, and with the addition of the Heavenly Coins from the Heavenly Court, the Heavenly Coins depreciated."

"Impossible, impossible... Yankang must spend all the accumulated Tianbi in order to make Tianbi overflow, push up the price of mineral deposits, and devalue Tianbi..."

Shang Pingyin's mind buzzed, his legs became weak, and he fell into his seat. Suddenly he stood up and asked quickly, "How long ago did Yankang buy the mine?"

"Five years ago."

The experts in the celestial court replied, "Since the battle of Youdu, Yankang has started to use celestial coins to purchase mineral veins in various heavens."

Shang Pingyin frowned, walked back and forth, and muttered: "Five years ago, five years ago... Oh no! At that time, Mu Tianzun's heart was corrupted and he planned to surrender! This is a trick! His purpose is just to delay time and wait for the Heavenly Court to issue more Heavenly Coins! Quick! Go see His Majesty!"

He quickly headed for the harem. At this moment, he saw many generals who were going to Yankang to receive Yankang's wealth rushing towards Lingxiao Palace with bruised faces.

Shang Pingyin hurriedly stopped a man, and the god general cried, "Yankang didn't recognize the contract signed by Mu Tianzun at all, and beat us up and drove us back! The one called Ling Tianzun said that she didn't sign it, so it's all waste paper! We've suffered a loss, so we will report it to His Majesty and kill Yankang's entire clan!"

Shang Pingyin was upset, when suddenly, he saw the light of a spiritual energy bridge in the heaven dim, and the originally funnel-shaped light flow of the spiritual energy bridge gradually disappeared!

"The psychic energy bridge is broken!"

Shang Pingyin was in a state of panic, and cried out in a lost voice: "Quick! Quick! Repair that spiritual energy bridge... Wait a minute, guard all spiritual energy bridges, and beware of the destruction of Yankang..."

Before he finished speaking, the light from another spiritual energy bridge in the heaven disappeared, followed by the second and third. Then, within a single breath, hundreds of spiritual energy bridges dimmed!

Soon, all the spiritual energy in Heaven was completely extinguished on Qianqiao.

The Heavenly Palace floated quietly above the ancestral temple, far away from the other heavens and myriad worlds, like an isolated island in the world, completely losing contact with the other heavens and myriad worlds.