Chapter 549 Let you see with your own eyes how useless
Ghost Emperor Bai Yu left his place of exile.
The news reached the royal families of various countries through various channels and immediately caused turmoil.
Emperor Dongpu has not slept well since receiving the news.
At the court meeting, the focus of discussion among all the civil and military officials shifted from the dispatch of troops to Nansang to the Ghost Emperor.
"The Nansang army marched north, heading straight for Dongpu, and the Ghost Emperor showed up at this critical moment. What tricks is he planning? Your Majesty, this man's scheming is unpredictable, and we must be on guard!"
"Dongpu and Beixiang are now at odds, and have been at war several times. We have to deal with Beixiang on one hand, and mobilize troops to resist Nansang on the other. We are attacked from both sides. Ghost Emperor Bai Yu is probably planning to reap the benefits! If he really interferes, the situation Dongpu faces will inevitably be even worse... Why is he biting Dongpu like a mad dog!"
"Ghost Emperor Bai Yu is known for his Thousand Faces. We've sent so many people out to track him down over the past two years, but each time we've returned empty-handed! The Master of the Killing Hall is as formidable as a great nation. We're increasingly on the defensive and at a loss! What should we do?"
The ministers below were making a lot of noise, everyone had a frown on their face and a heavy cloud of worry on their faces, and the noise reached the roof beams of the palace.
Emperor Dongpu sat on the dragon throne and watched this scene with a wry smile.
What should he do? He had no answer.
Back then, relying on national strength, the various countries joined forces to exterminate the Huo family. After eliminating the thorn in their hearts, everyone was complacent and never took the matter to heart because the various countries were strong.
Decades later, they used the same trick again. They thought that destroying a place of exile would be as easy as destroying the Huo family, but they did not expect to suffer repeated setbacks at the hands of Su Jiuni. Only then did the other countries begin to face up to these existences that were like ants in their eyes.
People learn lessons only after they suffer losses.
Now that the world situation has become like this, all countries must be regretting it, but only they know why they regret it.
Suppressing his emotions, the Emperor of Dongpu signaled his officials to silence, then spoke, "The Nansang army has opened a passage from the East China Sea and has already reached the waters southwestern of Dayue. Within two months, they will reach Yanwei Pass, southwest of Dongpu. The only way to achieve a greater chance of victory now is to reach a consensus with Beixiang and join forces to fight the enemy. Time is running out, so I will immediately send a letter to the King of Mobei to arrange a meeting with him. Dongpu and Beixiang are close neighbors. If Dongpu is destroyed, Nansang's next target for annexation will undoubtedly be Beixiang. The King of Mobei understands the stakes. In addition, I have a letter to be delivered urgently to the Empress of Xiling. She seems to have some friendship with the Ghost Emperor Bai Yu. Let's see if she can mediate between them, perhaps giving Dongpu a chance to breathe."
Upon hearing this, all the officials immediately shouted, "Your Majesty is wise!"
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On the other side, there is Lingjiang State.
In the imperial study of the palace, Emperor Lingjiang had just dismissed several important ministers who were discussing the war. His head was throbbing and before he had time to rest, another spy came to report urgently outside the door.
"Your Majesty! I've made a discovery in Longxi! Recently, several groups of traveling merchants have suddenly arrived in Longxi City. They entered the pass from Longxi and then headed out of Changye! Beyond the pass is Kongliu Island, which borders Dai Viet! I'm worried something might have happened, so I'm reporting this urgently. Your Majesty, please make your decision!"
Emperor Lingjiang frowned immediately, "Where do these traveling merchants come from?"
"The pass is stamped with the seal of the Nansang Chamber of Commerce. Although wars have been frequent in recent years, trade between the various countries has not been cut off. The city gate guards checked and found no suspicious person and let us pass."
"Nansang Chamber of Commerce? Going to Kongliu Island? The Wu family on Kongliu Island fell into decline many years ago, and Wu Hetai died suddenly long ago. The Poison King Valley has completely fallen silent and indifferent to worldly affairs. Where is there any business left? Not to mention that it is now the territory of the Killing Palace!" Emperor Lingjiang stood up suddenly. Because he stood up too quickly, his vision went black and his body swayed twice. He felt that it was difficult to breathe. His hands were shaking. "Quick, send a message to the spies hidden on Kongliu Island immediately, and have them report this to the Killing Palace as soon as possible! Go!"
Lingjiang can't afford to offend the Killing Palace anymore!
The Nansang caravan was heading to Kongliu Island from Lingjiang Pass. If the Ghost Emperor mistakenly believed that Lingjiang and Nansang had joined forces to deal with him, Lingjiang would never be able to clear himself even if he jumped into the Chishui River!
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At the end of April, summer begins.
The temperature is getting warmer.
The green plants that have flourished on the island throughout the spring are now in bloom with gorgeous flowers, adding a poetic and picturesque touch to the quiet island.
The long bluestone street outside Kongliu Island is ancient and exudes the charm of time.
There aren't many customers coming and going in the street shops and stalls, but they are still busy.
In the teahouse near the entrance to the island, there were tea drinkers sitting by the window. They could turn their heads and see a corner of the island from a high place, but then they quickly looked away and dared not look any longer.
"A few days ago, a group of men in black were waiting at the entrance of the island. Judging from the situation, it must be the return of the Ghost Emperor." A tea drinker whispered.
The person who answered also lowered their voice. Even though they were sitting in a private room, they didn't dare to speak too boldly. "The Ghost Emperor has been gone for over half a year now, right? I don't know what he's been up to, and he rarely comes out since he came back... But while he's around, everyone should be careful and speak and act with caution, so as not to get into trouble."
Some people also said, "You don't have to be too nervous. The Ghost Emperor only deals with important people. When he was on the island, he never bullied ordinary people like us."
"That being said, everyone's bound to be nervous and scared, right? How long will he stay this time? Nansang is about to go to war with Dongpu and Beixiang, and him coming back at this time...something doesn't seem right."
Time passed slowly as the people on the island discussed and speculated secretly.
The night fell little by little, and when the moon was above the willows, the lights on the popular inner island remained dark.
Looking from the outside, it was pitch black, which made it seem a little eerie.
The Suoyan Tower on the inner island was shrouded in the night, and under the moonlight, it cast a huge shadow on the ground.
After a long time, human heads suddenly appeared from the darkness around the Suoyan Tower, which was hidden by the shadows of buildings and trees.
As these people appeared, the air instantly became filled with a murderous atmosphere.
At the shadowy edge of Suoyan Tower, a man slowly approached. Standing at the bottom of the building, he stood with his hands behind his back, sneering upwards. "Bai Yu, I know you're in the building. Will you come out and surrender, or will I lead my men in and kill you without a single soul left?"
"Not a single piece of armor left? Just you? Just the five hundred divine soldiers you brought? Hehehe..." The man's scattered voice floated from the sky, and a black shadow stepped on the moon in mid-air, with his robe fluttering as he landed steadily on the eaves of the Suoyan Tower.
Looking down from a high position, with disdain and contempt.
Bai Yu looked down at the old man below, raised his lips and sneered, "Old man, today I will let you see with your own eyes how useless the magic weapon you regard as divine power is!"
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