Bang!
Bang, bang!
Hualala!
…
In His Majesty's royal study, countless items were smashed by the enraged emperor.
His Majesty, who had received this news, was like a lion that had suddenly gone mad, exploding with rage! He destroyed everything he could see hysterically, smashing the entire royal study into smithereens.
His eyes were bloodshot.
Old Marshal Qiu's mouth was agape as he looked at the emperor's rage in shock. It was expected that the emperor would be enraged; the old marshal had already expected that the emperor would be enraged.
However, he had not expected that the emperor's reaction would be so drastic that it was beyond the old marshal's expectations.
The entire royal study was filled with endless bangs as all the eunuchs were chased far away. Only the old marshal and His Majesty were left within a thousand feet radius.
After a long time, His Majesty finally calmed down amidst the mess. His bright yellow robe sat directly on the ground without a care for his image. Suddenly, he covered his face with his hands and sobbed softly, tears rolling down his cheeks.
He tried his best to suppress his grief, but he couldn't do so no matter what.
Tears spilled out from the gaps between his fingers.
Qiu Jianhan was dumbfounded.
Although he had known that the emperor's reaction would be huge, he had never expected it to be this huge! Was this still the emperor who had always held the world in his hands and ruled over the world?
"Your Majesty, you …" The old marshal was at a loss as he spoke carefully, "Now, it's only a clue. It might not be related to the two princes … Your Majesty …"
His Majesty lifted his head and stared straight at Qiu Jianhan. He did not speak for a long time but the hysterical despair in his eyes made Qiu Jianhan feel a wave of sadness.
After a long time, His Majesty said in a low voice, "Old Qiu … Do you know that the eldest of the Nine Supremes, Supreme Earth, is my son … the eldest prince?"
The words were earth-shattering!
Old Marshal Qiu Jianhan froze, as if he had been struck by lightning. His eyes bulged as he stared at His Majesty in disbelief.
"That's my child …" His Majesty panted, his eyes bloodshot. "Old Qiu, the Nine Supremes is such a powerful force. No matter how open-minded I am, how can I be at ease leaving it in someone else's hands? When the Nine Heavens Formation descended, my son clearly sensed it … I was overjoyed … "
The old marshal finally understood.
Why did a Supreme Earth suddenly appear after the Nine Heavens Demesne had fallen? However, a few months later, the First Prince suddenly died …
Why was Supreme Earth secretly perfecting the power of the Nine Supremes, yet His Majesty the emperor was not concerned about such a powerful force that could sway the monarch's authority?
How could the Nine Supremes be formed so quickly? Why were there no restraints on the Nine Supremes?
Why …
All of this originated from Supreme Earth, the eldest prince of the Nine Supremes. The moment the First Prince accepted this mission, he was destined to have no fate with the throne!
Because on the surface, he was already dead!
Since that was the case, there was no threat to the throne!
Therefore, no matter how powerful the Nine Supremes were, they would never be a threat. That was why His Majesty the Emperor had given him such unreserved trust!
He didn't need to know everyone's identity. He just needed to keep it a secret. Because it was the First Prince who was in charge!
As for why His Majesty the emperor had lost his composure today … Old Marshal Qiu understood at once.
"My son … is intelligent and sensible. He is the cream of the crop in both literary and military affairs. He has a decisive personality and is a dragon among men. I was certain that I had a successor … However, the fall of the Nine Heavens Formation has given the entire empire hope … He gave up the fight for the throne and secretly built this power that can awe the world …"
"He gave up everything he had to create a secure future for this country."
"My son … from then on, he's been charging into the frontlines, risking his life … For Yutang, he's exhausted his mind, loyal and devoted. From a pampered royal child, he's become a warrior who struggles between life and death every day. Ever since he accepted this mission … he hasn't had a single good day … "
"Do you know … last year, on New Year's Eve, I summoned the Nine Supremes' Supreme Earth for a secret meeting after the banquet had ended …"
"Sigh!" The old marshal sighed.
How could he not know about this? He had been puzzled at the time. You're summoning Supreme Earth for a meeting on New Year's Eve … Can't you even let him rest for a day?
It was only now that he knew that it wasn't a meeting. It was a reunion between a father and his son on New Year's Eve!
"Back then … my son drank and told me excitedly about the formation of the Nine Supremes and the gradual increase in power … he was very happy. However, later on, he got drunk and wanted to sleep. He knelt in front of me then, resting his head on my lap, and told me drowsily … "
His Majesty the emperor's tears fell. "My son said … father, I'm so tired."
Qiu Jianhan's heart skipped a beat.
I'm so tired.
How could I not be tired?
He had watched himself live but die; he had watched as his crown prince's position was given to his brother; he had watched with his own eyes as the throne was completely lost to him, yet he still had to risk his life for this country …
No matter how much he had done, no matter how much he had contributed, he would forever be an invisible person …
"On the first day of New Year, my son left with his brothers to carry out a mission …" His Majesty the emperor was teary-eyed. "Until the ninth of the third month … When he went out on that mission, I still remember that it was the night of the second of the third month. He had come to the palace to meet me. Before he left, he hesitated for a moment and said, 'Father, please take care!'"
"I was furious then. I scolded him, telling him to be careful in front of others and always remember not to call me father!" His Majesty the emperor looked up at the sky in grief, tears rolling down his cheeks. "However, I would never have thought that that would be the last time my son would call me father!"
"He's Supreme Earth. He can sense something, but he doesn't know his own fate. That's why he told me to take care of myself. He's worried about me … This is my son. He's showing his filial piety to me before he died …"
"However, I was so muddle-headed. I even scolded him at his last moment. From then on, we were separated forever … My son … Father … Father has done you wrong! … "
His Majesty the emperor bawled.
"Now … I finally know that the people who murdered the Nine Supremes … are actually the crown prince's men and the third prince's men …" His Majesty the emperor cried out in agony, suddenly spitting a mouthful of blood and fainting.
"Your Majesty!"
"Imperial physician! Summon the imperial physician! "
"Someone come!"
…
His Majesty the emperor had fainted after vomiting blood. Although he had woken up quickly, he was still dispirited. Old Marshal Qiu who had entered the palace to discuss matters with His Majesty in the middle of the night had become the target of criticism.
"What happened?"
"Why did His Majesty suddenly faint?"
"What did you say to His Majesty?"
…
Old Marshal Qiu was troubled, unable to speak his mind. He was at a loss, especially when faced with Her Majesty the Empress' icy gaze. He was tongue-tied, unable to speak.
What did I say to His Majesty … Can I tell you?
It was only when His Majesty had woken up that Old Marshal Qiu's torturous punishment was lifted.
When His Majesty had woken up, his gaze was immeasurably cold as he issued a series of decrees weakly.
"The crown prince is to reflect on his mistakes in seclusion. He is not to step out of the residence for three months."
"The third prince, the fourth prince, and the fifth prince are to be grounded! They are not to come into contact with anyone from the outside world! Once discovered, they will be demoted to commoners and all those who come into contact with them will have their families executed! "
These two decrees were inexplicable and unreasonable. However, looking at the rage hidden beneath His Majesty's cold gaze, no one doubted it. If this rage were to erupt, it would be enough to burn everyone present into ashes!
"Zhao Binglong … colluded with the enemy and committed treason. His entire family shall be executed! "
Old Marshal Qiu Jianhan stayed in the palace for the entire night and only returned to his residence in the wee hours of the morning. Even when he lay on his bed, his mind was still in a daze.
He could only sigh, long and short.
What His Majesty had said was like a thunderclap in his head.
Old Marshal Qiu could empathize with His Majesty's sorrow, the excruciating pain that pierced his heart.
His Majesty was not just grieving the loss of his son.
"Being an emperor … isn't an easy task either. As for being a prince … it's not an easy thing to do … "
The old marshal sighed and prepared to sleep.
After a whole day and night, His Majesty the Emperor was so exhausted that he vomited blood and fainted. The Old Marshal also felt that he was exhausted.
"Marshal! Urgent report from the border! "
Just as he was about to doze off, a voice came from outside.
Qiu Jianhan felt a sharp pain in his head and sat up immediately. Enduring the splitting headache, he asked, "What is it? Border? Which side is it? "
"It's the east!"
A guard walked in with quick steps and presented a letter with wax lacquer on it.
"Dongxuan's two-hundred-thousand-strong army is stationed at the border. War is about to break out at any moment … Dongxuan's cavalrymen are already galloping in front of the Fortress of Resilience …"
The border general's urgent report of three thousand miles cleared Qiu Jianhan's drowsiness instantly.
He gave his orders as he got out of bed.
"Send the news to the Board of Military immediately."
"Prepare the horses! This old man will enter the palace at once! "
"Order all the military departments to prepare for war!"
"Look for the finance minister and have him enter the palace!"
"Order all the provinces and counties to prepare their rations and transport them to the east immediately!"
"…"
The old marshal's residence was in chaos while the Board of Military was in a state of chaos. The entire Empire of Yutang's higher-ups were shaken.
The dark clouds of war had shrouded the entire capital of Yutang at this very moment. Furthermore, it was so inopportune.
It had been caught off guard.
…
It had been drizzling for the entire night. Yun Yang felt refreshed after his cultivation session. The mystical Qi in his body had turned into a surging tide, coursing through his meridians.
He was filled with an inexhaustible amount of energy.
"Tonight, I shall charge for the third peak and see the third heaven that I haven't seen for a long time!"
Yun Yang's fighting spirit was high.
The few little ones who followed behind him had improved even faster.
Now, the four Eclipse Panthers had all entered the fourth level, although their appearances had not changed at all.
Outside the residence, the sounds of chaos and the incessant clatter of horses' hooves drifted into his ears.
Yun Yang was stunned, his gaze suddenly sharpening.
Such a sound.
It was too familiar!
Usually, it would be an urgent report from the border!
Was war coming again?
Yun Yang stood in front of the residence's door, watching the chaos outside. Suddenly, he was in a trance.
In the past, he would have already received the notice and met up with his brothers at such a time. Before the imperial court could react, he and his men would be out of the city and on the road within an hour.
They spurred their horses to gallop. Their clothes were as black as ink. Everyone was silent and didn't say a word. Everyone's eyes seemed to be able to see through the boundless scenery in front of them. They seemed to be able to see through the mountains and rivers on the road, and they seemed to be able to see the changes on the battlefield …
Every time this happened, his eldest brother Supreme Earth's voice would ring in his ears.
"Pass all the intelligence to Supreme Cloud!"
"Supreme Cloud, hurry up and come up with a plan."
"We don't have time for you. We can only execute it once you've thought of it along the way!"
"Don't worry, eldest brother." He would always reply like this. The young, flamboyant voice said, "This trip will be fraught with danger, but we must also kill a mountain of corpses! Return in triumph! "
"Hahaha …"
"Ol 'Ninth is ambitious!"
…
Yun Yang stood in front of the Residence of Yun, his gaze bleak.
Now that war has descended upon Yutang once again, I still want to gallop to the battlefield with all of you!
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