Chapter 922 - 98: The Pinnacle of an Era, Genghis Khan

— For instance, regarding matters overseas.

It is worth mentioning that as the Gu Clan’s points of exploration grew larger, it became increasingly challenging for them to maintain absolute stability at sea.

Such is human nature; not only within Kyushu, but overseas as well, conflict is inevitable.

And this conflict is even more terrifying than the regulated disputes within Kyushu.

It’s not just for profit;

there are also religious disputes.

Fortunately, the Ryukyu Navy has always been under the control of the Gu Clan, and under the influence of its powerful equipment, it has been sufficient to protect and support the Gu Clan.

However, the talents of the Gu Clan’s descendants were indeed greatly suppressed.

But for the Gu Clan, this was no longer considered a major issue.

As always.

After a thousand years, the foundation of the Gu Clan was laid there.

Especially with Gu Hui’s strategy of forcibly binding the Imperial Censorate to the Gu Clan, and coupled with Gu Yi’s constant vigilance, even though they couldn’t directly control everything as if by their own hands, the entire Gu Clan remained orderly.

Yet as time passed, Gu Yi’s focus began to shift.

He turned his attention to one person.

A young man from the grasslands, his tribe called the Qiyan Tribe, named "B?rte-Chi Jin tempered Timujin."

This person’s achievements in the original history needed no further elaboration.

This was also why Gu Yi was able to notice him.

Initially, Gu Yi wasn’t too concerned about Temujin. After all, during this time, he had already witnessed too many heroes, and the current circumstances had completely changed.

The Northern Border had entirely embraced Han culture, retaining local ethnic characteristics, yet not directly integrating with Kyushu.

But driven by profit,

in recent years, the Northern Border has remained quite stable.

But as Temujin continued to grow, Gu Yi began to feel a rare sense of unease.

This was the first time Gu Yi felt this way after experiencing so much.

Even when facing Wanyan Aguda, who had become a powerful force, he didn’t feel this unease!

As in the original historical development.

Driven by the conflict of interest, the struggles among various tribes on the steppes led to a very miserable youth for Temujin, but his numerous experiences were extremely legendary, and his behaviors and advancements far exceeded those in original history.

Of course, even with just this, it wouldn’t have made Gu Yi feel uneasy.

The most critical reason was Temujin’s hatred towards the Great Song.

He viewed trade with the Great Song as the Song’s charity to their tribes, even stating, "They beg from the Central Plains like dogs, even fighting over it."

Not only that,

he even placed the blame for his father’s death on Kyushu, including the Gu Clan!

That’s right, the Gu Clan!

While he was learning the various ideas and knowledge of the Gu Clan in various ways, it didn’t prevent him from detesting them.

The reason for this animosity was quite pure.

He didn’t agree with the principles implemented by the Gu Clan.

Believing that without the Gu Clan,

the warriors of the steppes wouldn’t live the lives they do now, and might have ventured out and set foot on Kyushu.

Like the generations of harm the Gu Clan caused to the steppes.

This resentment is pure.

Even Gu Yi was surprised by this, even feeling that perhaps this was the most terrifying suppression of all.

Hence, he had to make certain choices.

Using the "Spirit Communication Jade" to influence the clan’s descendants, intending to eliminate Temujin before his rise, which may seem a bit unrighteous.

But don’t forget, the Gu Clan doesn’t act as Saints.

Others may not know Temujin’s abilities, but how could Gu Yi not?

This is the pinnacle of an era.

Throughout history, few could achieve his level of accomplishment.

And the Gu Clan is currently in a period of utter weakness.

How could he risk the Gu Clan?

For this, he used many tactics.

Including assassination and inciting other tribes to attack.

But invariably, nearly all tactics were resolved by Temujin, and during this time, Temujin continued to grow.

He even gave Gu Yi the feeling of seeing Gu Chen.

That feeling of breaking through barriers.

Continuously growing through one calamity after another.

And this is what caused Gu Yi’s unease.

Though all seems calm and peaceful in Kyushu, the underlying sense of crisis lingered long in Gu Yi’s heart.

His first thought was to personally intervene and control.

But immediately, a question followed.

If everything turned out as he thought, and the current situation was a correction of original history, then everything would be a trend.

Given his capabilities, could he really stop Temujin?

This was actually a question easily answered.

Gu Yi was self-aware.

Although he could feel that he had made considerable progress in various aspects during this period,

but this was Temujin!

A figure recorded in history, esteemed even in the annals, counted as top-tier.

Could such a person really be stopped by him?

As Gu Yi came to realize this.