Despite the combined efforts of Master Xuwu and the National Preceptor, two figures renowned for their supernatural powers and far-reaching influence in the cultivation world, they still managed to achieve their goals.
Using various esoteric arts and mysterious calculation methods, they attempted to find Ning Chenxing's hiding place, but ultimately failed.
They used all their skills to observe the celestial phenomena. The vast starry sky seemed to hide countless secrets, and they tried to find clues about Ning Chenxing from the arrangement of the stars.
They examined the geography, scrutinizing the mountains, rivers, and the earth's contours, yet they still couldn't detect even a trace of Ning Chenxing's presence.
After Linglong Pavilion was sealed off, Ning Chenxing seemed to have vanished into another dimension, completely disappearing from everyone's sight, like a stone sinking into the sea, leaving no trace.
This left everyone deeply confused and helpless, as if shrouded in a thick fog, unable to see the truth, and filled with anxiety and unease.
When the Emperor learned that he could not find Ning Chenxing, he was extremely anxious and restless, like an ant on a hot pan.
He knew that as long as Ning Chenxing was not eliminated, he would be a malignant tumor in his heart, which could trigger a greater crisis at any time and threaten the stability and peace of the country.
The lurking threat, like the Sword of Damocles hanging over his head, kept him awake at night.
However, he also understood that this matter could not be resolved overnight. Like a complex game of chess, it required careful planning and long-term consideration, and could not be rushed.
Otherwise, a slight misstep could lead to total defeat and plunge the country into an abyss of no return.
He frowned, pacing back and forth in the palace, constantly thinking of a solution.
Just when the situation was becoming somewhat oppressive, Qin Qianluo, Mu Yunxi and other generals returned in triumph, like a dazzling ray of light that instantly broke through the long-standing gloom over the capital.
They rode tall horses, clad in armor that gleamed with a cold metallic sheen in the sunlight, like war gods descending to earth.
They were heroic and spirited, their faces beaming with the joy of victory. Their smiles, like the warm spring sun, dispelled the gloom in people's hearts.
The people lined the streets to welcome him, cheering and applause rising and falling, as if the entire capital was immersed in a sea of joy.
The scene was spectacular and enthusiastic, demonstrating respect and love for the heroes.
When the Emperor heard the good news, he was overjoyed, his heart filled with happiness, as if all his troubles had vanished in that instant.
For an emperor, the further expansion of territory was undoubtedly the highest honor.
It was as if he had found an outlet for the pent-up frustration that had been building up in his heart for so long, making him feel incredibly relieved.
This victory not only demonstrated the strength of Chengxiao Kingdom, but also allowed Ning Chenyi's long-hidden ambition to grow wildly like weeds.
Like a flame that has been lit, it burns ever brighter, driving him to crave more territory and power.
Since the Emperor learned that Qin Qianluo had seen through everything, he no longer tried to hide it.
Not long after Qin Qianluo's triumphant return, he began to pester her relentlessly, like a child begging for a beloved possession.
Sometimes they offer kind and sincere advice, like a gentle spring breeze, making it hard to refuse.
Sometimes she acts spoiled and unreasonable, like a willful child who won't give up until she gets what she wants.
Finally, he got his wish and obtained the map of the country where Qin Qianluo lived in her previous life.
The Emperor had long coveted this map, like a hungry wolf eyeing its plump prey, yearning to see it for himself day and night.
Now that I can obtain it openly and honestly, my sense of pride is overflowing, as if I possess the most precious treasure in the world.
He eagerly unfurled the map, his eyes filled with anticipation and curiosity, as if unveiling a mysterious treasure.
However, when his gaze fell upon the area marked on the map...
The smugness that had just been on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a deep sense of shock and contemplation.
His eyes widened in disbelief, as if he couldn't believe what he was seeing, his expression frozen, as if he had been immobilized.
The shock was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples in his heart that lingered for a long time.
The vast area on the map presented him with a tremendous challenge, prompting him to make comparisons.
That belated ambition, like a spark, quickly ignited his deep-seated desire to expand his territory, and like a raging fire, it became unstoppable.
Therefore, he began to meticulously plan the expansion of the territory, summoning court officials to discuss day and night, devising a grand strategic plan.
Inside the palace, the lights were on, and the ministers expressed their opinions freely. The heated discussions echoed in the empty palace, as if composing a stirring war song.
However, Chengxiao Kingdom is a land of etiquette and has always valued having a legitimate reason for attacking a country.
Every expedition must have a legitimate reason in order to be justified and ensure victory.
Otherwise, it will be criticized by the people and lose their support, just like a building without a foundation, teetering on the brink of collapse.
When Qin Qianluo learned of this, she did not find anything wrong with it and offered the emperor many suggestions.
These ideas, though some may seem cunning or even slightly malicious, are nonetheless practical and feasible.
They were able to cleverly find a suitable excuse for going to war, which was like cloaking the soldiers in a cloak of justice, helping the emperor achieve his grand goal of expanding the territory.
Driven by the emperor's ever-growing and increasingly fervent ambition, coupled with the expectations of the court officials for the prosperity of the country and their own considerations, the emperor's ambitions were further fueled by the fact that the emperor's ambitions were growing and that of the officials were also driven by their own desires for national prosperity.
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