In short, at the end of every dynasty, there are various natural disasters. If Chen Xi were to fail, the calamity would be truly terrifying, and even Liu Bei, with his deep foundation, could not withstand it.
Moreover, ancient rulers often presented themselves as agents of heaven, so such numerous disasters were an enormous blow to them. This is why Liu Bei proceeded cautiously to ensure his legitimacy and rightful rule.
"Hmm, that's a good suggestion. I'll reluctantly agree for the sake of benefiting the steps toward unification," said Chen Xi with a smile.
"But Wen He, are you really that interested in immortality?" Li Youu asked with some curiosity. To be honest, Li Youu had already come to terms with the concept of death; as long as he could fulfill his ideals, he didn't really care about life or death, so immortality didn't hold much allure for him.
