"Your Royal Highness, Your Royal Highness …"
Li Zhu's shouts made Zhi Li gradually return to reality.
There was really a moment when his mind was in chaos and he couldn't even think.
Then, he looked at the words on the secret letter again. Although it was a secret code, he could still read the four words: Rock Demon Defeated!
Suddenly, he felt dizzy again.
The Rock Demon really felt that it was unreal. How was this possible?
How could there be such a ridiculous thing in the world, how could the Rock Demon lose?
This was different from all the previous battles. Søren's navy was very weak. A few months ago, Søren's navy didn't even dare to confront Gui Xingfu's 40,000 navy directly, and had to retreat to the land to defend.
The Rock Demon's 100,000 navy was more than a few times stronger than Gui Xingfu's 40,000 navy.
Søren's navy didn't even dare to fight Gui Xingfu's navy, how could they be a match for the Rock Demon's 100,000 navy?
If Søren could defeat the Rock Demon, why would he go to Immortal Abode Island to beg for an alliance with Seagull?
Moreover, Søren didn't only have to face the Rock Demon's 100,000 navy, but also Seagull's 50,000 main force.
Seagull had personally written a letter to Zhi Li to suppress Søren, and he had even signed the letter.
Therefore, it was impossible for Søren to win.
Was there something wrong with the secret letter?
Could it be that the people from the Black Ice Mansion of the East Sea were killed and replaced by Sauron? Or were they bribed by Sauron? Or could it be that the Rock Demon used the strategy of feigning defeat to lure the enemy deep in and wipe out Sauron in one go?
In a short time, Zhi Li thought of several possibilities and seemed to be comforted, but his heart was still filled with infinite uneasiness.
"Your Royal Highness, what's wrong?" Li Zhu asked.
The Rock Demon thought for a while and handed over the secret letter to him.
Li Zhu immediately knelt down and received it with both hands.
He didn't know how many times he had handled Zhi Li's secret letter, but he had never actually read it.
Opening it, Eunuch Li Zhu also recognized the secret code on it at a glance and read out its meaning.
The Rock Demons were defeated!
Li Zhu's body shook, he looked at Zhi Li in disbelief, "How, how is this possible?"
Zhi Li said, "I can't believe it either. Are there any secret messages from other strongholds?"
Li Zhu said, "Not yet!"
Zhi Li said, "Don't make it public, don't let anyone know. Make a trip to the southeast sea region as fast as you can. You must find out the truest news, and then use a hawk to send a message back to Royal City. I suspect that the Black Ice Manor's stronghold in the southeast has already been destroyed by Søren, or perhaps Søren has bribed them. "
"Yes," Li Zhu said.
An hour later, the eunuch, Li Zhu, dressed up as a bearded man, rode a fast horse day and night towards the Southeast Sea!
… …
That night, under the protection of Princess Jung Yeon and Zhuang Zhixuan, Søren temporarily left the fleet and headed for Pirate Harbor.
During the entire process, Søren's fleet did not approach within thirty kilometers of Pirate Harbor.
After Søren and Seagull's group arrived at Pirate Harbor, Queen Yan Chuo 'er led two fleets south, escorting more than thirty thousand rock men to Tianqing Island to settle down. She left three griffins for Søren's group.
That night, the largest and most extravagant banquet in the history of Pirate Harbor was held.
It was also the most extravagant banquet Søren had ever seen. Countless beauties shuttled through the castle's hall.
Incomparably expensive food and wine flowed through the banquet hall like flowing water.
Sea merchants, nobles, and pirate leaders from all over used all means to curry favor with Søren.
At the banquet, Soran sat on a golden throne high up in the air.
Zhuang Zhixuan stood meticulously behind him, while Hai Die 'er knelt below the throne, cutting meat and serving wine to Søren.
The banquet reached its climax, and it was time for Søren to strike it rich.
All the sea merchants, nobles, and pirate leaders began to present their gifts.
Apart from salt and magic mirrors, there were all kinds of gifts, but most of them were gold coins.
The people in the banquet hall tonight were probably the richest people outside of the four secret continents.
In the past month or two, many people had courted death by standing on the Rock Demons' side and participating in the blockade of Søren's maritime trade.
Now that Søren did not take their lives and allowed them to remain in their original positions, it was naturally a great kindness.
However, it would be foolish to think that all of this was only natural.
Making up for it and showing filial piety was unavoidable.
In the past, every time the Sea Union changed its leader, the subordinates had to show filial piety.
Seagull received it, and so did the Rock Demons. Now it was Søren's turn.
And because Søren's situation was especially special, everyone's lifeblood was in Søren's hands, so the weight of the filial piety was especially terrifying.
"This lowly one sends 20,000 gold coins to congratulate Your Majesty Søren and Your Majesty Jung Yeon for your great cause!"
"This lowly one sends 1,700,000 kilograms of iron materials and 12,350 kilograms of various kinds of secret gold to congratulate Your Majesties for your great cause!"
"This lowly one sends 30,000 kilograms of food and 1,300 sets of armor to congratulate Your Majesties for your great cause!"
The gifts given by the big shots of the Sea Union were almost astronomical. Even if these people were rich enough to rival a country, they were still bleeding a lot.
Fifteen big shots had actually given gifts worth more than 200,000 gold coins.
These were just the big gifts. There were also countless rare treasures for Princess Jung Yeon, Yan Nair 'er, Suo Ningbing, Little Qinqin, Yan Chao' er, and Hai Die'er who was by Søren's side.
In a short while, the gifts in front of Søren were piled up like a mountain.
Søren could feel the blazing light released from Hai Die'er's beautiful eyes.
Because the gifts on her head were already innumerable, and it was impossible to calculate the specific value. In short, it was more than ten times more than when she was sitting next to the Rock Demons.
Because Søren would soon leave, and Hai Die'er would represent Søren in fulfilling his authority and obligations in the Sea Union.
In this way, the one everyone present would have to curry favor with was Hai Die'er, so the gifts were especially generous.
After the 15 big shots of the Sea Union had given their gifts, it was time for the other sea merchants and pirate leaders to show their respect.
There were more than a hundred people attending the banquet, and each of them had given generous gifts.
…
Finally, after eating and drinking to his heart's content, Søren entered the tallest and most gorgeous room in the castle to rest.
Hai Die 'er calculated for more than an hour, and in the end, she obtained a number that would make one speechless.
"530,000 gold coins." Hai Die'er said, "The total value of the gold coins and gifts from the Sea Union, many sea merchants, and pirate leaders is about 530,000 gold coins."
This number was so huge that it was almost exaggerated. It was equivalent to nearly half of the annual tax revenue of the Raging Wave Kingdom.
Søren had spent about 100,000 gold coins in this naval battle, including the cost of the previous month's actual combat training.
After winning the battle, not only did he regain the gold coins and goods stolen by the Rock Demons, but he also received a ship full of gold coins from the Rock Tribe. Today, he had also received the filial piety from the Sea Union, many pirates, and sea merchants. In total, he had earned nearly a million gold coins.
This amount of money was enough to cover Søren's expenses for the next year.
In the past, this million gold coins was enough to launch an expedition of hundreds of thousands of troops.
The sea was indeed a cornucopia.
"Master, it's late. This servant will serve Master to rest." Hai Die'er came forward and said in an incomparably respectful manner.
At this time, Princess Jung Yeon put down the book in her hand and said in a sweet voice, "Husband, it's late. It's time to rest."
Zhuang Zhixuan couldn't help but smile.
Søren's scalp went numb and he shivered.
For the next four hours, Søren felt like he was in heaven and hell.
Jung Yeon once again used mental techniques, draconic absorption, and so on …
In short, Søren was utterly defeated, and he was in a dilemma of life and death. Hai Die'er's heart swayed as she listened on the side. She was filled with hatred.
… …
Royal City Fengdu!
Before Eunuch Li Zhu had reached the southeast coast, Zhi Li had already received the second and third secret letters.
These two secret letters arrived at almost the same time. One was sent by the southeast branch of Black Ice Manor. The other was sent by the Hidden Island faction.
But the contents of the two letters were almost the same.
The Rock Demon was defeated and led ten thousand Rock Bandits back to the Thunder Islands. Søren and Seagull's allied forces headed north to kill the Rock Demon!
Not a single ship was watching the three-way battle between Søren, the Rock Demon, and Seagull. No one outside knew the specifics of the battle.
So, even the most powerful spy could only obtain a very superficial piece of information.
For example, the previous secret letter from Black Ice Manor only had four simple words: The Rock Demon was defeated.
This was discovered by the Black Ice Manor's spy hiding on the deserted island of Sky Water City. Søren's fleet was escorting tens of thousands of Rock Bandits back.
So, the Black Ice Manor's spy concluded that the Rock Demon was defeated!
Then, the Black Ice Manor immediately sent this information to Royal City Fengdu. This was also the first secret letter that Zhi Li received.
And a few days later, the Black Ice Manor's spy hiding on the deserted island in the northeast discovered that the Rock Demon's fleet was actually escaping, and there were only ten thousand Rock Bandits.
Not only that, the allied forces of Søren and Seagull actually joined forces to kill the Rock Demon fleet.
So, they sent the second secret letter.
As for why Seagull and Søren joined forces, this information was not something that the Black Ice Manor's spy could discover.
… …
He read the second secret letter over and over again.
All his hopes were shattered. The Rock Demon had lost, and Søren had won.
Zhi Li's entire body turned cold once again, and his body swayed.
Because he had been injected with Evil Demon blood, his stomach and intestines no longer spasmed and vomited blood.
However, he still felt waves of dizziness, and his vision turned black.
No wonder Søren could win. It must have been that old thief Seagull who ambushed the Rock Demon from behind, and the pincer attack of Søren's fleet caused the Rock Demon's defeat!
Old thief Seagull said that he was going south to suppress Søren, but he had signed a secret agreement with Søren long ago. His falling out with Søren was completely an act!
Zhi Li continued to imagine. He did not know that Seagull was forced to join forces with Søren to kill the Rock Demon after being beaten up by Søren.
But how could Zhi Li be willing to believe that Søren defeated the Rock Demon with his own strength? He naturally needed a reason, and Seagull's betrayal was the best one.
"Old bastard Hai Gang, I'll tear you into ten thousand pieces! I'll tear you into ten thousand pieces!" Feng Li roared. Then, he felt dizzy and fell on the carpet.
Immediately, Li Chenglian rushed in and helped Zhi Li up.
"Quick, send a letter to all the feudal vassals and the governors of all the provinces. Tell them to gather their armies in King's City as soon as possible, and then immediately dispatch troops to suppress Sauron!" Nightmare Li said sternly.
"Yes," Li Chenglian said!
"Has Turin Duo's Vengeance Army arrived?" Zhi Li asked.
"Soon, they are only about a hundred miles away from King City," Li Chenglian said.
"Tell her to speed up," Zhi Li said. "Her Vengeance Army can ignite the flames of annihilation."
…
At this time, the surroundings of King City Fengdu had become an incomparably huge military camp!
Countless troops gathered from all directions of the Raging Wave Kingdom towards King City!
Not all 800,000 troops were gathered at King City Fengdu. Among them, 150,000 troops would gather at Nujiang Province. This was because most of these 150,000 troops came from the eastern region of the kingdom, which was too far from King City.
Nujiang Province was about 700 miles away from Tianshui City, next to Southeast Province.
After the 600,000 troops were gathered at King City, they would head to Nujiang Province to join the 150,000 troops there. Then, the 800,000 troops would head east to suppress Søren.
But there was one troop that was very special. It was Luanyang City's Vengeance Army!
Luanyang City was in the eastern region of the Raging Wave Kingdom. It was only a thousand miles away from Tianshui City and a few thousand miles away from King City. They were supposed to gather at Nujiang Province.
Instead, they boarded a boat and travelled a few thousand miles west to King City to be inspected by Crown Prince Zhi Li. Then, they would follow the main force of the Vengeance Army to the east to suppress Søren.
Not only that, Luanyang City's Vengeance Army was the only troop that could enter King City.
After being defeated in the previous battles, Luanyang City's navy had been completely lost. Now, Turin Duo had sold everything she had and recruited all the troops in her territory. Finally, she had obtained a Vengeance Army of more than 10,000 people.
As Tu Liyang's widow, because of her previous series of performances, she had an unparalleled reputation in Luanyang City. She could summon the wind and rain at her beck and call.
This time, Tu Lingduo was the commander of the 10,000-strong Revenge Army in Luanyang City.
She was still dressed in white mourning clothes. The 200 Luanyang City family warriors around her were also dressed in mourning clothes. The 10,000 Vengeance Army soldiers behind her were also dressed in mourning clothes.
Every Vengeance Army soldier had a blood red headscarf on their forehead. On it were the words: "God's Retribution Søren, Revenge!"
This army was going to take revenge for Tu Liwen and Tu Liyang! And their enemy was, of course, Søren.
When Turin Duo led the 10,000 Vengeance Army soldiers into King City Fengdu, there was a huge crowd. Once again, she was treated like a holy maiden.
Countless citizens of King City were shouting her name, sharing the same hatred as her.
Looking at the crowd, Turin Duo shouted loudly. "God's Retribution Søren, Revenge!"
Instantly, the 10,000 Vengeance Army soldiers behind her raised their arms and shouted in unison, "God's Retribution Søren, Revenge!"
Affected by this tragic atmosphere, the surrounding citizens also raised their arms and shouted.
"God's Retribution Søren, Revenge!"
"God's Retribution Søren, Revenge!"
Then, amidst the deafening cheers, Turin Duo led the 10,000 Vengeance Army soldiers to the square in front of the palace.
Tonight, they would camp in the square for the night.
Early the next morning, Zhi Li would personally inspect this army and award them the flag of the Vengeance Army.
After the inspection, Zhi Li and Turin Duo led the Vengeance Army and left King City. They met up with the Vengeance Army outside and marched to Tianshui City, starting the righteous war of God's Retribution Søren.
…
At night, Luanyang City's 10,000 Vengeance Army soldiers were camping in front of the palace square. Turin Duo went to Duke Turin's residence to pay her respects to her father.
Turin Duo's face was flushed and her eyes were shining with excitement.
"Father, how's the naval battle going?" Turin Duo said proudly, "Has Søren's navy been completely destroyed and is at the end of the road?"
"The naval battle has ended. Søren has won," Duke Turin Tuo said coldly.
Instantly, Turin Duo stood rooted to the ground as if she had been whipped.
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