Seeing that Emperor Xue Ye was in complete disarray, Xue Qinghe stepped forward and said loudly, "Father, there is no need to panic!"
His voice, like a clear spring, brought silence to the chaotic hall.
Emperor Xueye looked up at him as if grasping at a straw: "Qinghe, my son, what good plan do you have?"
Xue Qinghe's eyes were calm and still.
"Father, I believe that the Blue Silver King's trip was not aimed at the imperial city."
"Just yesterday, he issued a 'Proclamation to Punish the Traitors' to the entire continent. The proclamation was directed at the four affiliated sects of the newly established Tang Sect, which were entrenched outside Tiandou City."
"His large-scale mobilization is likely to be aimed at attacking the four major sects."
"..."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xueye's tense nerves immediately relaxed, and he let out a long sigh of relief.
"Yes...yes! It's about attacking the four major sects!"
He sat back on the dragon throne, as if he had regained some of his imperial majesty.
"Hmph, I doubt even the Blue Silver King would dare to do anything!"
Prince Xuexing's eyes darted around, and he quickly chimed in, "Your Majesty is absolutely right! However, Blue Silver King's actions have ultimately broken the rules!"
We should immediately issue an edict ordering him to withdraw his troops and return to the north!
Emperor Xueye nodded in deep agreement.
"Excellent! We must force him to withdraw his troops!"
He surveyed the prince's ministers and asked authoritatively:
"Well said… So, who should we send to Tianshui City to deliver the imperial decree and persuade the Blue Silver King to withdraw his troops?"
As soon as the words were spoken, the once bustling hall fell into complete silence.
All the civil and military officials lowered their heads, keeping their eyes down, afraid of being called out by the emperor.
Go and persuade that killing god to retreat?
Are you kidding me? That's just sending yourself to your death.
Inside the Golden Palace, you could hear a pin drop.
The civil and military officials who were just moments ago so passionate and indignant are now all bowing their heads like quails, wishing they could bury their heads in their official robes.
Issuing an imperial edict?
Go and deliver the imperial decree to that evil star?
Everyone knows who Tang Qing, the Blue Silver King, is.
On the northern battlefield, the enemy's corpses piled up like mountains, and blood flowed like rivers.
In the imperial court, his word was law, and he dared not even give face to the royal family.
Now that he has personally led an army of 100,000 to the city gates, his momentum is at its peak, who would dare to provoke him?
If that guy were to suddenly draw his sword and chop me up in a fit of anger, I'd have nowhere to turn to cry.
Seeing the cowardly appearance of the court officials, Emperor Xueye was so angry that his face turned ashen. He squeezed the armrests of the dragon throne so hard that they cracked, but he was helpless.
In the midst of this awkward silence, a discordant voice rang out.
"Hmph, a bunch of useless trash!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw the Fourth Prince, Xue Beng, stepping out from the crowd with undisguised contempt and disdain on his face.
He was used to being arrogant and domineering, and now he felt that these ministers had disgraced the Tiandou royal family.
"Look at you all, such cowards!"
"Blue Silver King? What's there to be afraid of!"
Avalanche walked to the center of the main hall and bowed deeply to Emperor Xueye.
"Father! Your son is willing to go!"
"Your subject will make sure that Tang Qing knows who truly owns the Heavenly Dou Empire! I will make him obediently withdraw his troops!"
He held his head high, looking confident and assured.
In his view, Tang Qing's actions were nothing more than arrogance and putting on airs.
Even if he had ten times the courage, he would never dare to actually rebel.
For a prince to personally deliver an imperial decree to Tianshui City was an immense honor bestowed upon him.
Tang Qing not only dared not do anything to him, but also had to respectfully obey the order to withdraw his troops.
This is practically free help, why not take it!
Emperor Xueye was somewhat relieved to see that the avalanche had volunteered, but he was still a little worried.
"Beng'er, that Tang Qing… is no ordinary person, you…"
"Father, rest assured!" Xue Beng interrupted confidently. "No matter how powerful he is, he is still a subject of Tian Dou! Your son is going there representing the majesty of the imperial family. He will not dare to be presumptuous!"
"This Heavenly Dou Empire ultimately belongs to our Xue family, to our royal family, not to the Blue Silver King!"
"..."
Just then, another figure stepped out of the queue.
Crown Prince Xue Qinghe was dressed in magnificent robes, his posture upright, and his handsome face remained calm and serene.
"Father, my fourth brother is young and impetuous. I am afraid that I may not be able to handle the situation. I wish to go with him so that we can look after each other."
His voice was gentle and soothing, like a spring breeze.
Emperor Xueye was overjoyed upon hearing this.
"Good! Good! With Qinghe by my side, I can rest assured!"
Xue Qinghe bowed slightly, but a faint, unnoticed glint flashed deep in his eyes.
She also wanted to see with her own eyes how that man, the man who had made her taste defeat for the first time, would react to the royal decree.
Will he actually withdraw his troops?
...
Tianshui City, City Lord's Mansion.
Inside the secret room in the backyard, Tang Qing sat cross-legged.
His eyes were closed, his soul power was as deep as an abyss, and his breath was long and steady, as if he had merged with the whole world.
Since breaking through to level 98, he felt that his control over power had reached a whole new level.
With each breath, one can feel the soul power surging through every part of the body; that powerful feeling is intoxicating.
"Knock knock knock".
A soft knock sounded on the door.
Tang Qing slowly opened her eyes, and in her deep eyes, it seemed as if stars were flowing.
"Come in."
The stone door to the secret chamber was pushed open, and Zhu Zhuqing's slender figure walked in.
She changed out of her leather armor and into a tight-fitting black dress that perfectly accentuated her already stunning figure, swaying with every step she took, exuding a myriad of charms.
"Your Highness."
Zhu Zhuqing bowed respectfully, her voice clear and melodious.
"The Crown Prince Xue Qinghe of Tiandou City, and the Fourth Prince Xue Beng, have come to request an audience."
Upon hearing this, Tang Qing's lips curled up slightly, revealing a playful smile.
"They arrived quite quickly."
He stood up, stretched his limbs, and his whole body crackled and popped.
"Let's go and meet these two princes."
...
Outside Tianshui City, in front of the army camp.
Tang Qing stood with his hands behind his back, with Dugu Bo and Zhu Zhuqing behind him.
Further away, there was a dark mass of Blue Silver Guards, their military bearing impeccable and their killing intent palpable.
The surrounding roads were already packed with Tianshui City residents who had come after hearing the news. Everyone craned their necks, eager to see how the legendary Blue Silver King would deal with the envoy from the imperial city.
Soon, Xue Qinghe and Xue Beng arrived at the front of the battle line, escorted by a group of royal guards.
As soon as Xue Beng saw Tang Qing, he immediately put on the airs of a prince, raising his chin high.
"Tang Qing! How dare you!"
He shouted sharply, his voice carrying far.
"You've left your fiefdom without imperial decree and led your army to the capital! Are you planning a rebellion?!"
Tang Qing looked at him with an indifferent gaze, as if he were looking at a clown.
He didn't speak, but the invisible pressure he exuded terrified the guards behind Avalanche.
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