"Although I care about my reputation and don't want the common people to suffer the calamity of war, I'm not so pedantic."
Long Yan did not conceal Ji Tianxing's concerns, nor did he pretend to speak his truest thoughts.
In front of Ji Tianxing, he did not need to pretend, nor did he need to pretend to be benevolent.
Praises like benevolence and love for the common people had always come from the common people, not from one's own claims.
In this aspect, the Crimson Dragon Emperor was very different from Darknorth.
After a few moments of silence, the Crimson Dragon Emperor continued, "The common people are the weakest and most helpless. They are very ignorant and do not understand the truth of the matter, nor can they see through the schemes of the ambitious.
They are easily instigated and brainwashed, deceived and led by those in power.
Thus, Golden Crow and Lu Wu have used various methods over the past several hundred years to successfully fool sixty percent of the common people and countless soldiers.
However, the common people are the most simple, kindest, and also the most innocent.
No matter who becomes the Dragon Emperor or who fights for the throne, what does it have to do with them?
As long as someone can protect them and give them peace and tranquility, they will wholeheartedly trust you, support you, and even sacrifice everything for you.
I sympathize with them, pity them, and do not want the war to affect them.
But at this point, if I continue to back down, the entire Crimson Dragon Continent will fall.
At that time, I will be killed by Golden Crow and Lu Wu, and they will continue to fight for the throne.
And once they do, the flames of war will cover the entire continent. Millions of common people will suffer, and who knows how many will be buried with them! "
At this point, the Crimson Dragon Emperor's eyes and expression became resolute and fierce.
"Thus, the thirty-six central regions are my bottom line!
Once Golden Crow and Lu Wu's vanguard army reaches the thirty-six regions, my soldiers will not back down a single step! "
Ji Tianxing nodded in agreement. "This is good. I was worried that you would be too benevolent and allow Golden Crow and Lu Wu to succeed.
Right, the war is imminent. Do you have any plans? "
Long Yan said with a solemn expression, "Golden Crow and Lu Wu have sent a large number of experts to infiltrate the 36 domains to capture ordinary people. In the future, they will be used as captives and blackmail on the battlefield.
It was unrealistic to ask the people to evacuate or hide.
I've already sent countless soldiers to the various regions to take precautions and do their best to protect the people. At the same time, I'm searching for the experts they've sent.
However, the thirty-six domains are too vast, and I don't have enough manpower. I'm afraid it'll be difficult to see any results.
Left with no other choice, I could only order my soldiers to spread the word and inform all the realms, empires, and divine kingdoms of the other party's scheme.
Fortunately, the people of the various countries expressed their understanding and support my orders and actions.
Even when the two armies go to war and they threaten us with the common people, we will not give in. "
Ji Tianxing expressed his approval of his arrangements, then asked, "At present, only thirty-six domains are truly under your control. The other sixty-some domains are under the control of the Golden Crow and Lu Wu.
If the two sides were to engage in a final battle, what are your chances of winning? "
Long Yan was silent for a moment. He frowned and asked, "Do you want to hear the truth?"
"Mm."
"Forty percent." Long Yan's tone was very calm. Clearly, he had already analyzed and predicted this result.
Ji Tianxing shook his head and said, "Forty percent is too low! If we can still stall for time, then stall for as long as possible. Unless it's absolutely necessary, don't use war to decide the outcome. "
"But the decision is not in my hands." Long Yan sighed somewhat helplessly. "I've already given them an ultimatum. I estimate that there will be a result very soon.
The general situation has already been set, and they can't back down. They definitely won't change their minds. "
Speaking of which, it was quite a coincidence.
The two had just finished discussing this topic when a guard loudly reported from outside the study.
"Reporting to Your Majesty Dragon Emperor, the two patriarchs of the Golden Crow and Lu Wu have just replied to your message."
Hearing this voice, Long Yan waved his hand and sent out a flame, opening the door to the study.
The messenger guard standing outside the door hurriedly bowed and entered the study, then presented two communication jade slips to Long Yan.
"Your Majesty Dragon Emperor, please take a look."
"You may leave." Long Yan took the two jade slips and waved his hand to dismiss the messenger guard.
He held a jade slip in one hand and asked Ji Tianxing with a smile, "Do you want to guess the answer?"
Ji Tianxing rolled his eyes. "Since you already know the result, what's the point of guessing?"
"That's true." Long Yan smiled and released his Divine Sense into the jade slip to read its contents.
A moment later, he crushed the jade slip with both hands and frowned with a gloomy expression.
Although he didn't say a word, his reaction and expression had already revealed the result.
Ji Tianxing pondered for a moment, then said with a cold gaze and a heavy tone, "Since they are determined to go to war, the common people are bound to suffer. This is also unavoidable.
I'm alone and won't be of much use in this war. I can't change the outcome.
Since that's the case, I can only execute the decapitation plan and kill both the Golden Crow and patriarch Lu Wu.
When they are leaderless, the situation will collapse on its own! "
Long Yan hurriedly waved his hand and dissuaded him, "No, it's too dangerous!
Moreover, even if you want to assassinate them, I should be the one doing it. "
Ji Tianxing explained patiently, "I'm not familiar with the situation in the Crimson Dragon Continent, and I don't know the generals and experts under your command. I won't be of much help even if I stay here.
You have to stay in the Divine Fire Grotto-Heaven and command the leaders and generals of the various regions to control the overall situation.
I'm a loner, so I'm most suited to assassinate people.
Moreover, the Golden Crow and Lu Wu don't know of my existence. This will be the only way to catch them off guard. "
Long Yan was speechless. He had to admit that Ji Tianxing's words made sense.
Letting Ji Tianxing assassinate the Golden Crow and Lu Wu was indeed the most suitable plan.
However, he was still full of worry and apprehension.
"Brother, since you can defeat the Golden Origin Dragon Emperor, I believe that you are already a peak Divine King and are very powerful.
However, the Golden Crow and Lu Wu are peak Divine Kings who have cultivated for more than twenty thousand years.
Moreover, they have a large number of Divine King experts protecting them. It will be very difficult for you to get close to them silently. "
Ji Tianxing smiled and said, "You only need to tell me the whereabouts of the Golden Crow and Lu Wu. I have my own ways to get close to them and assassinate them.
In terms of strength, the Golden Origin Dragon Emperor is much stronger than them. Didn't I defeat him too? "
"This …" Seeing that Ji Tianxing was so confident, Long Yan could not persuade him anymore.
After hesitating for a moment, he voiced his last doubt.
"Brother, Patriarch Lu Wu is in the north, and the Golden Crow is in the south. There's half a continent between them.
Even if you have the ability to reach the heavens, you can't assassinate both of them within two days.
Once one of them is assassinated, the other will quickly receive the news and will be on full alert. "
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