After King Xi had been preparing for war for half a year, he was preparing for his seventh attack on Spirit Corner City.
This meant that the upper echelons on his side would arrive above the city first, while the upper echelons on the other side would also be dispatched. Both sides would test each other out and confront each other.
Both sides had a certain level of tacit understanding. They wouldn't fight to the death and would only wait for the numerous flying boat soldiers and creator-grade weapons below to determine the victor. If one side lost, then the upper echelons of the other side would naturally retreat.
However, this was the case now because both sides had room to advance and retreat. If they really had no room to retreat, then it would be very difficult to say what would happen.
In the main hall, after King Xi finished the military meeting and personally signed military orders, he suddenly thought of something and casually asked, "That's right, how are those Celestials? Have they come?"
A trusted aide sitting closer to him replied, "I've seen them. They're all very weak and can only be compared to some low-level soldiers. However, they're indeed not afraid of death and can barely be considered as … um, a strong point, right?" These words immediately caused a few low chuckles.
King Xi smiled and said, "Then at least my grandnephew doesn't have to worry about the compensation for these people."
The people around him all cooperated and laughed loudly. A few people laughed especially exaggeratedly, causing waves of echoes to echo in the hall.
Another person spoke up, "Your Highness, I once kindly recruited them and wanted to give them a chance to serve. Does Your Highness know what they said?"
When this person saw King Xi looking over with interest, he became even more spirited and said, "These Celestials actually want me to sign an alliance with them, just like King Xi's grandnephew." He revealed a contemptuous expression, "Are they even worthy?"
Someone sneered and said, "A group of commoners who came from nowhere and don't know the rules at all." He gave King Xi a fawning smile and said, "When Your Highness unifies the Hao Clan, you must suppress these people together. Perhaps you can build a place for them to observe?"
King Xi smiled again and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, there's no need to care about these 'Celestials' …"
At this time, a young clan relative sitting closer to the front suddenly said, "Why don't you say anything? Uncle, I think that with the help of the Celestials, the fief at Mianlu is being built quite well. "He said in a joking tone," How about Uncle give that place to this nephew? "
King Xi looked at him and said, "Bian Ye's fief? Yan Ding, if you take this place, I'm afraid Bian Ye will come to me to seek justice. "
The young clan relative said nonchalantly, "Uncle, just give him another piece of land. That place is not big. If he can build it in 20 years, I believe he can build it again in another 20 years."
King Xi looked at him for a moment, as if he was seriously thinking about it. He patted his palm with his cane and finally said, "That place is remote and not a good place to go. If you like it, you can take it." He then pointed at him with his cane and scolded jokingly, "This is what you want, but don't drag your uncle down when we march."
The young clan relative agreed at once. "Alright, then it's settled." He stood up, tidied his clothes, and saluted. "Uncle, I'm going to organize the troops."
King Xi waved at him.
The young clan relative nodded to everyone and walked out of the hall. After a while, someone who was also dressed in the same clan relative's attire called out to him from behind. He then chased after him and asked, "Yan Ding, why do you insist on taking that piece of land? Could it be that there's some kind of secret there? "
Zhu Yanding sneered, "What secret? I only agreed to Zhu Yeheng's request. He's willing to give me some benefits. Since I can get benefits and it's just a matter of saying a few words, why wouldn't I do it? "
Another clan relative's eyes flashed. On the surface, he said in an envious tone, "I also want this kind of benefit."
Zhu Yanding said, "Then I'll leave it to you and Zhu Yeheng. Alright." He said impatiently, "I need to go organize the troops. I won't chat with you anymore."
After he left, the clan relative looked at a guard standing in the distance and said, "You heard it, right? Don't deny it. I know you heard it. You can go and deliver these words to Sir Chen. I'll allow it. "
That guard looked at him with some hesitation.
The clan relative smiled and turned to leave, saying, "Don't worry, I'm not testing you. Even if you don't say it, His Highness King Xi will know. It'll be bad if you don't tell him." As he walked further away, his voice became more and more erratic. By the time the guard raised his head, he had already taken many steps. His expression changed a few times before he finally hurriedly walked in a certain direction.
Two days later, a letter was sent to Mianlu City. Daoist Wang first received the letter and then hurriedly found Zhu Zonghu. He hurriedly said a few words to Zhu Zonghu. Zhu Zonghu was stunned, "Change the fief?"
Daoist Wang said, "Zonghu, that's what the original letter said."
Although Zhu Zonghu was a little serious, he didn't appear to be flustered. He asked, "Can you confirm it?"
"I can confirm it." Daoist Wang said, "This was sent by the 'Celestial' hiding there. Because we don't have the strength to construct the Solar Star of Creation, the official news will be sent by flying ship. It will arrive in about five days."
Zhu Zonghu thought for a moment, then ordered his attendant, "Go and invite Mister Tao and Mister Yin over."
Not long after, Zhang Yu's incarnation and Yin Huanting both arrived. After inviting them to sit down, Zhu Zonghu personally explained the matter. He said, "Zhu Yeheng must have been behind this. I invited the two of you here to find a solution."
Yin Huanting said, "Dare I ask Zonghu, is King Xi suddenly transferring your fief in accordance with the rules?"
Daoist Wang looked at Zhu Zonghu and said from the side, "According to the rules, if Zonghu didn't make a mistake or didn't violate the principles he should shoulder, then King Xi shouldn't do such a thing for no reason.
However, if the Boundless Race's laws are brought up, then all fiefs are illegal. Moreover, Zonghu is King Xi's successor in name, so you can't walk together with the clan relative. No one will stand up for Zonghu in this matter. "
Yin Huanting nodded, saying, "That is to say, if King Xi doesn't change his mind, then Zonghu has no reason to oppose it?"
Zhu Zonghu said, "Mister Yin, it's like this." He said self-deprecatingly, "In reality, transferring fiefs isn't without precedent. However, they still need to obtain permission from their subjects first. Although this is only a formality on the surface, there isn't even a formality now. This granduncle of mine really doesn't care about me. I've made a fool of myself."
Yin Huanting was very calm. He said, "Then we can only rely on ourselves to deal with this matter. Zonghu has two choices. The first is to give up on your fief. Although your fief has been established for twenty years, as long as you can protect your people, everything can be restarted.
However, Zonghu, you can be transferred to another fief today and another fief tomorrow. King Xi might never give Zonghu a chance to accumulate enough strength. Moreover, after twenty years, what kind of attitude will King Xi have towards Zonghu? "
Daoist Wang said, "Zonghu, Mister Yin's words are reasonable."
Zhu Zonghu also nodded. He said, "Mister Yin, what is the other choice?"
Yin Huanting said, "That is to choose to oppose King Xi. We must force him to give up on this idea."
Solemnly, Zhu Zonghu said, "What is Mister Yin's consideration?"
Yin Huanting said, "There are a few ways. Since the fief is to be given to Zhu Yanding, there is no need to argue. We can just send someone to deal with him. There will be internal strife within his own clan and he will no longer think about taking over Zonghu's fief. However, this matter is more difficult and will definitely leave behind some troubles. "
He paused. "There is another way. We can make King Xi take back his order."
Zhu Zonghu said, "How do we take it back?"
Yin Huanting said, "As long as we display enough strength, it will be fine. However, there will be a slight risk. This will deepen the grudge between Zonghu and King Xi. King Xi won't pursue this matter now, but he will pursue this matter in the future."
Zhu Zonghu said, "There has never been a harmonious relationship between me and this granduncle."
Yin Huanting said, "Then …"
At this moment, Zhang Yu raised his head slightly and used Xuntian Dao Zhang to transmit a message, "Yin Xuanxiu, are you prepared to borrow the power of the Great Primal Chaos?"
Yin Huanting was stunned. This was the first time Zhang Yu had transmitted a message to him using Xuntian Dao Zhang. However, he couldn't see where Zhang Yu's name was, so he was even more certain of his own judgment.
He replied in a respectful tone, "Yes. Currently, many of our fellow Daoists have reached the fourth chapter. If we borrow the power of the Great Primal Chaos, then at least one or two of our fellow Daoists will be able to successfully enter the upper realm.
Although this may cause some trouble in the future, once Mian Lu has the power of the upper realm, King Xi definitely doesn't want any problems to arise in the rear. We also don't need to ask him to take back his order. As long as we delay it, it will be enough. This way, both of us can save face. "
Although the two of them were communicating with Xuntian Dao Zhang, he only paused for a moment. Everyone was prepared to listen to his next words. At this moment, Zhang Yu said, "If Zhu Zonghu has made up his mind, then we can use another method."
Zhu Zonghu couldn't help but turn his attention. He had always valued Zhang Yu's words. He sincerely asked, "Mister Tao, may I ask what method?"
Zhang Yu said, "Zhu Zonghu, do you still remember the curse that King Xi was once subjected to?"
Zhu Zonghu said, "Of course I remember. Even now, I still don't know who did it. This granduncle of mine suspects that it was done by someone close to him. If Mister Tao hadn't given me a way to resolve the curse, I might have been among the suspects as well. At that time, those clan relatives would probably use this as an excuse to attack me."
Zhang Yu said, "At that time, I didn't give you a way to resolve the curse. The curse on King Xi's body wasn't lifted either. It was divided equally among those clan relatives, and those clan relatives should be under his control now."
Zhu Zonghu was startled. He thought for a moment and nodded, "That might be the case. Although I heard that many clan relatives participated in resolving the curse, I'm afraid that only this granduncle of mine knows who participated in this matter."
Zhang Yu said calmly, "There is a further way to resolve this curse."
Zhu Zonghu raised his head. His eyes revealed a look of pleasant surprise, but at the same time, a trace of ruthlessness appeared in his eyes. If he kept this method, perhaps in the future …
But in the next moment, he gave up on this idea. Even if King Xi died now, it was impossible for him to become the successor. As long as he left behind a will, he would lose his status.
He tried to calm his breathing and stop his chaotic thoughts. He raised his head and said, "Mister Tao is saying that this method can be used in exchange for King Xi's withdrawal of this decree?"
Zhang Yu nodded slightly and said, "But Zonghu needs to be prepared. King Xi might not like this method of yours."
Zhu Zonghu murmured, "I know … I know."
The first one knew that he was talking to himself, but the second one knew that his tone became firm.
He was very clear that this actually carried a certain threat. Even if King Xi withdrew the decree, he would definitely turn around and deal with him after this expedition was over. But even if he could buy some time, it was still good. He looked at Zhang Yu and said resolutely, "We'll use Mister Tao's method!"
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