"You mean that Yin Yi and Mu Zhi's father, Grand Tutor Mu, were classmates, and that Xuan Ming was also taught by Yin Yi when he was young?" Yun Qingluo's eyes widened in surprise.

Xuanming smiled and nodded, "Yes, we have indeed struck gold."

According to information gathered by the secret guards, Yin Yi did indeed teach Xuanming when he was a child.

To be able to teach the king of the First Continent, Yin Yi is indeed a man of great talent.

“I also heard a rumor. At the time, I thought it was just a baseless rumor, but now it seems to be true,” Mo Beichen said, referring to a piece of news he had heard.

"What rumors?" Yun Qingluo instinctively felt that it was related to Yin Yi again.

"I heard that Yin Yi was originally invited to be the Crown Prince's tutor and teach Xuanming, but Yin Yi refused on the grounds that there were too many rules in the palace. He also resigned from his official post, retired to his hometown, and became a private school teacher in the village," Mo Beichen said softly.

This news once again shocked Yun Qingluo.

"He's really something, going against imperial power!" Xiao Yi said admiringly from the side.

“Grand Tutor is getting old and has difficulty moving around, so he can no longer teach Zeyan. I was just worried about what to do about Zeyan’s teacher. Yin Yi is just the right person. What a wonderful surprise!” Yun Qingluo was very happy.

She was very fortunate to have met Yin Yi.

“He is not afraid of imperial power and even dares to refuse the emperor’s decree. I am suddenly grateful for this life-saving grace, otherwise I really might not have been able to persuade him.” Yun Qingluo smiled smugly.

"With him guiding Zeyan, it is indeed very suitable." Mo Beichen also felt relieved, as if a matter that had been weighing on his mind had been resolved.

Xiao Yi ate happily to herself, saying, "These pastries you bought are so delicious."

Yun Qingluo and Mo Beichen exchanged a smile, and Yun Qingluo said, "Don't you get tired of it?"

"Not greasy at all, it's very good."

The land of sunset, the enemy camp.

"Ming Siqing, why didn't you tell us in advance that you were sending reinforcements?" Xu Ci asked coldly.

Ming Siqing now commands an army of four million, brimming with confidence. He slumped in his chair without any regard for appearances, holding a cup of tea in his hand, and said with a smile, "My father is concerned about my safety and has sent me an additional two million troops. This is my family matter, why should I tell you?"

Upon hearing this, the two exchanged a glance, their expressions showing great displeasure.

Jiang De spoke up, "Sixth Prince, don't forget that we signed an alliance treaty when we came to the battlefield. Do you intend to go back on your word?"

Ming Siqing's smile vanished, and he said coldly, "So what if you go back on your word? I've been dissatisfied with you all for a long time. You agreed to make decisions as a trio, but you've rejected every single one of my decisions. As the commander-in-chief, I'm utterly humiliated."

Jiang De explained, "What you're saying makes no sense. The covenant clearly states that if there's disagreement on decisions, the minority should submit to the majority, and you agree with that. But what you're doing now is rather unreasonable."

Upon hearing this, Ming Siqing was so angry that he smashed the teacup in his hand, his face contorted with rage.

"I'm being unreasonable? Jiang De, Xu Ci, you two have been in cahoots for a long time, colluding with each other. Every decision has always been made by the two of you. Even if you two disagreed at the time, you agreed when you discussed it again the next day. Do you really think I'm a fool?" Ming Siqing walked up to the two of them and glared at them angrily.

Xu Ci said, "Don't change the subject. We're talking about your reinforcements now."

Ming Siqing sneered, "Isn't my reinforcement of troops exactly what you wanted? Using my Mingyuan Army as the vanguard, you really managed to keep it from me very well."

Xu Ci was startled and subconsciously looked at Jiang De.

They did this so discreetly, how did he find out?

Jiang De, however, had a plan in mind. "This must be a trick by the Sumeru Continent to mislead you. We did not do that. If you don't believe me, go ask your deputy general."

Ming Siqing gets angry just thinking about it; the deputy general was completely fooled by them and knew nothing about the matter.

They actually dared to use his large army and undermine his power; they were truly cunning beyond measure.

"Whether you're confused or not, you know the truth in your hearts. Next time, my soldiers won't go to the battlefield," Ming Si said coldly.

Xu Ci and Jiang De were shocked and angrily asked, "Ming Siqing, what do you mean?"

"Literally, I'm breaking the contract and quitting." Ming Siqing's voice was icy.

"If you break the agreement, aren't you afraid of retaliation from the Ghost Continent and the Void Continent? You have already sent four million troops to Sumeru. Can the Netherworld Continent withstand the combined attack of the Ghost Continent and the Void Continent at this time?"

Ming Siqing nodded with a smile, "What you said makes sense. In the past, we really couldn't withstand the wrath of your two countries, but things are different now. Your two continents are besieging the Holy Sky Continent, and the Xuan Cang Continent will definitely not sit idly by. You are already too busy to take care of yourselves, yet you still have the strength to attack my Ming Yuan Continent. Wake up."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ci and Jiang De felt as if they had been doused with cold water, and immediately calmed down.

Because Ming Siqing was telling the truth, otherwise he wouldn't have thought of involving the Mingyuan Continent in this attack on the Sumeru Continent.

They did indeed intend to use the forces of the Underworld Continent to take over the Sumeru Continent in one fell swoop, and then use the Sumeru Continent's army to alleviate their continent's predicament.

"Sixth Prince, now that we've laid this out, let's be frank. What do you want?" Xu Ci glanced at Jiang De, then asked Ming Siqing.

Ming Siqing sat back down and scoffed, "Wouldn't it have been better if you had been this sensible earlier? I want the decision-making power over the three armies. Also, if we take over the Sumeru Continent, the Dragon Guard and Phoenix Guard shall belong to my Mingyuan Continent."

“No, we agreed that each of the three continents would receive a share of power.” Xu Ci was interrupted by Ming Siqing before he could finish speaking.

“Since you don’t agree, there’s nothing more to discuss. Let’s leave it at that. This alliance is fine without it. I’ll be leading the army back soon. Anyway, we don’t really want the Sumeru Continent that much.” Ming Siqing said, standing up and walking out.

Jiang De glanced at Xu Ci, who turned her head away in anger.

Jiang De sighed, "Sixth Prince, please wait, we agree."

Ming Siqing's lips curled into a wicked smile, but the smile vanished when he turned around. "General Jiang is indeed a wise man."

Jiang De then asked, "So, what should we do next? The enemy has sent a million Dragon Phoenix Guards. I didn't expect this force from Sumeru to be so powerful. However, we now have six million troops, while they only have less than two million. We will surely win the next battle."

"No matter how powerful the Dragon and Phoenix Guards are, they are still human. Humans bleed, get injured, and die," Ming Siqing mocked.

"Pass down the order: assemble immediately and attack Sumeru." Ming Siqing sat down in the main seat and issued the command.

Xu Ci and Jiang De were shocked. "This is not a good idea. Our army has not yet recovered and is going to the battlefield now. Wouldn't that be suicide?"