Chapter 192 Dragon Leaderless_1
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Evidence?
When Dean Hongchen's voice rang out, everyone stopped arguing and turned their gaze to what he held in his hands.
"Dean, is this true?"
Prince Xu Tianran, if not for his disability, would have already stood up in agitation.
"Of course,"
Dean Hongchen answered without hesitation, "Whether it is true or false, the Crown Prince can verify it with a debate."
As he spoke, he approached Xu Tianran, placing the letter and seal in front of him.
Hisss?
Could it be true?
Everyone wore complicated expressions.
They also watched Xu Tianran tensely.
Waiting for Xu Tianran to give a reply.
Xu Tianran still displayed the composure of a Regent Crown Prince.
Though shocked, he did not show it.
First, he glanced at the seal...
Duke Bai Hu...
These four words made him freeze for quite a while.
Whew...
He took a deep breath before regaining his calm and then proceeded to open the other letters, reading each word carefully.
Gradually, a serious expression appeared on his face.
"Your Highness, Your Highness?"
After who knows how long, Xu Tianran snapped out of it amidst the calling.
"Hmm?"
"Your Highness, is what Dean Hongchen said true?"
The ministers stared eagerly at Xu Tianran, hoping for a positive answer.
Xu Tianran nodded, "I believe... it is true. However, given the gravity of the matter, I would still like to seek further confirmation..."
Ah, this...
Upon hearing his words, everyone was momentarily startled.
They all realized that essentially, this was a confirmation.
"Your Highness!"
"Urgent report from the border!"
Suddenly,
A rushed voice came from outside the great hall.
Following that, everyone saw a dusty, exhausted-looking soldier burst into the hall.
He held a letter high in his hand.
Even
Before he could finish a sentence, he collapsed on the floor and passed out.
"Someone, quick, bring the letter here."
Xu Tianran gripped the armrests of his wheelchair tensely.
An agile minister immediately acted, taking the letter from the soldier's hand and respectfully presented it to Xu Tianran.
At the same time, he gestured, and people carried the soldier away, "Have the best Healing Soul Master treat him."
Meanwhile,
Xu Tianran had finished reading the contents of the letter.
"Hahaha, good, this is truly excellent,"
He laughed heartily.
Very satisfied.
What has happened, do tell.
The others were looking on anxiously.
"Everyone, what Dean Hongchen said is true. Just a few days ago, a battle erupted in the Ming Dou Mountain Range, and a terrible explosion went off right in the center of the Xingluo Empire's army, claiming the lives of tens of thousands in its wake.
Among them, Duke Bai Hu and many of his direct subordinates were killed.
Moreover, according to the spies we have planted within the Xingluo Empire's border forces, the person who acted is none other than Duke Bai Hu's rebellious son, Huo Yuhao!"
Prince Xu Tianran became more and more invigorated as he spoke.
This was indeed great news.
Firstly, the death of Duke Bai Hu could be said to have eliminated a major threat to them.
Without his obstruction, the Sun-Moon Empire's armies could advance unhindered and take control of the Ming Dou Mountain Range.
They could even use the Ming Dou Mountain Range as a breakthrough to invade the Xingluo Empire.
Secondly,
It proves that Qin Xiao is a genius worthy of significant cultivation.
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In the future, Sun-Moon Empire will have another major pillar.
"Your Highness, Huo Yuhao...no, Qin Xiao really did it?"
"Yes."
"Incredible. He alone accomplished what we haven't been able to achieve for so many years, despite numerous attempts."
The ministers were all dumbfounded.
Utterly shocked.
"Hmph, a bunch of low-lifes who underestimate others," Jing Hongchen snorted coldly to himself.
"Now, what do you all have to say? The feat that Qin Xiao had accomplished, after all the plans you've laid for so long, you never fulfilled.
That was Duke Bai Hu—one below ten thousand above in the Xingluo Empire. To slay him, can be said to be a tremendous victory!"
Jing Hongchen's gaze swept coldly across the crowd.
The ministers had learned their lesson and shut their mouths.
"Dean, stay calm," Xu Tianran pressed his hand gently, "I think Qin Xiao has proven himself with his actions. He deserves our Sun-Moon Empire's full support and cultivation."
"I agree."
Finally reaching this point, Jing Hongchen did not hesitate to stand up and support Xu Tianran's decision.
This time, the numerous ministers also kept their mouths shut.
Silence represented acquiescence.
They consented to the proposal.
Xu Tianran smiled faintly, "Dean Hongchen, you may now return to arrange the relevant affairs."
Jing Hongchen left promptly, without any hesitation.
Once Jing Hongchen had left, Xu Tianran's expression immediately turned serious.
"My lords, I believe the opportunity is at hand. The Xingluo Empire's army is now in disarray, the perfect time to strike."
His voice was uplifing.
"Your Highness, I am willing to lead our troops myself and march across the Ming Dou Mountain Range!"
"Your Highness, I am willing to serve as the vanguard."
"Your Highness, though I am old, I am still capable of fighting!"
One by one, the ministers volunteered.
Shortly after, a decision was reached.
Regent Crown Prince Xu Tianran had made his decision, appointing several ministers to mount an expedition across the Ming Dou Mountain Range.
Elsewhere.
Xingluo Empire.
Within the imperial palace.
"Your Majesty, urgent news from the border."
In a situation reminiscent of the Sun-Moon Empire, a disheveled messenger entered the great hall.
"What has happened?"
Xu Jiawei's heart jumped fiercely, and he stood up abruptly from the throne.
At the same time, the ministers within the hall held their breath.
None standing here were fools; they all realized that something out of the ordinary was about to occur.
"Your Majesty, the white tiger, Duke Bai Hu, he-he-he-he..."
The messenger was gasping for breath, his nervousness and agitation making him unable to speak clearly.
God damn it, this is killing me... Xu Jiawei walked up from in front of the throne to the messenger, "Is there a letter? Give it to me directly."
He held out his hand.
Upon hearing this, the messenger immediately took out a letter from the Spatial Soul Guidance Device.
Xu Jiawei snatched it from him, opened it, and his face darkened.
[My husband isn't home tonight, come quickly...]
What the hell is this?
"Look, is this the message you were supposed to deliver?"
He threw the letter in front of the messenger.
The messenger panicked, hastily picking it up.
His face turned ashen in an instant.
"Your Majesty, I took the wrong one, this...this is the correct one,"
The messenger quickly switched the letters.
Xu Jiawei shouted furiously, "Make another mistake, and I'll chop off your head."
Opening the letter again.
The lines of text that met his eyes caused his face to turn from dark to white, as if struck by lightning.
He began to tremble unconsciously.
"Ming Dou Mountain Range under attack, Duke Bai Hu has fallen, our forces have suffered heavy losses, leaderless!"
"How is this possible!"
"How could such a situation arise!"
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