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"The Ancient Xia Family has declared war!"

In the court, Gu Yang looked at the ministers below and slowly spoke.

A simple sentence.

Made the faces of many people in the court change slightly, but they remained relatively calm.

Because before the court meeting began, the news of the Ancient Xia Family's declaration of war had already spread.

"What do you all think about this?"

Gu Yang asked again.

The court was silent for a moment, then Liang Jin stepped forward and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I believe that since the Ancient Xia Family has declared war, given their unique status and influence as an Imperial Clan, they are sure to rally many supporters.

Under such circumstances, our Divine Martial should withdraw and concentrate our forces to face the imminent war!"

"Otherwise, if all regions simultaneously go to war, our Divine Martial's foundations might prove too shallow, and victory would be uncertain."

At the end, Liang Jin added another sentence.

Victory is uncertain!

This sentence was relatively euphemistic to others.

The rallying power of the Imperial Clan is astounding, and now the various forces in the Eastern Domain are responding one after another. If a battle truly ensues, the prospects of the Divine Martial Dynasty can only be described as bleak.

But if a portion of the territory is abandoned, the nation is reduced in size, and all forces are consolidated to confront the enemy, then the Divine Martial Dynasty might still have a chance, albeit small, but it offers that sliver of hope.

At this time.

Someone expressed a different opinion.

"I disagree. So what if they're an Ancient Imperial Clan? They've been in decline for a long time. Our Divine Martial Dynasty is at its peak; why should we fear war due to the Ancient Xia Family!"

"Though the Imperial Clan has high prestige, not all forces in the Eastern Domain are responding; many remain in a wait-and-see stance.

If our Divine Martial Dynasty appears weak, these forces may think they can exploit that weakness.

Conversely, if our Divine Martial Dynasty is strong and unyielding, other forces wouldn't easily allow the Ancient Xia Family to dictate!"

This was the viewpoint of the war faction.

Behind it.

Represented the many military officers.

As for Liang Jin's words, they represented the conservative faction.

Both sides had their arguments, and each made sense when listened to carefully.

Gu Yang watched the debate unfold with a calm expression.

After a moment.

He spoke.

"Your opinions have merit, but since the founding of Divine Martial, we've never backed down. Though the Ancient Imperial Clan is formidable, it is impossible for Divine Martial to yield.

Since they want war, Divine Martial will see it through to the end!"

Gu Yang's words immediately silenced the debate.

Conservative officials looked at Liang Jin, but he remained unfazed, ignoring their gazes.

As for the war faction officials, they were all excited and invigorated.

"Heavenly Patrol Guard!"

"At your service!"

"You will carry my decree: all regions under Divine Martial Dynasty's rule must obey the court's orders and assist against the Ancient Imperial Clan.

Anyone who defies will be treated as traitors and exterminated to the last!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Heavenly Patrol Guard accepted the order solemnly.

Immediately after.

Gu Yang gave orders to others, mobilizing nearly all of Divine Martial Dynasty's accumulated resources, showing their seriousness in dealing with the Ancient Imperial Clan.

After all, the Ancient Xia Family has initiated war, but the other two Imperial Clans have also voiced support.

It seemed Divine Martial Dynasty was dealing with just one Ancient Imperial Clan, but in truth, it was confronting three.

However.

Gu Yang was unafraid.

The Divine Martial Dynasty did not come this far by concessions.

Unyielding to strength!

This was Gu Yang's belief.

Ultimately, Gu Yang ordered the Jinyi Guard to go to Kushan Immortal City and inform Gu Qingfeng of these developments.

Because this time, the Ancient Xia Family has an Half Emperor from the Ancient Wilderness Era emerging, making Gu Yang handle it with utmost caution.

Generally, dealing with Imperial Clan cultivators is acceptable, but with the Xia Family Thirteenth Ancestor, Gu Yang cannot afford to be careless.

...

At this moment.

Various forces in the Eastern Domain focused their attention on the Divine Martial Dynasty, eager to see how it would respond to the declaration of war from the three Imperial Clans.

Soon.

The news that Divine Martial Dynasty was mobilizing all its resources to fight the three Imperial Clans spread widely.

Instantly.

The Eastern Domain was astonished.

Some believed Divine Martial was courting disaster, but others admired their resolve to stand up against the three Imperial Clans without retreating even slightly.

As the war faction in the court suggested, many forces in the Eastern Domain remained neutral, unwilling to involve themselves in the conflict between them.

Since victory for either Divine Martial Dynasty or the three Imperial Clans would yield them no benefits.

However.

If Divine Martial Dynasty seemed weak, they wouldn't mind seizing the opportunity to bite off a chunk.

But now Divine Martial's stance is so firm, making others suspect if they have any hidden strategies.

Undoubtedly.

The most crucial aspect.

Is that the Gu Family Ancestor is still alive.

As long as Gu Qingfeng lives, everything remains uncertain.

Though the Xia Family Thirteenth Ancestor's strength is unrivaled, known since the Ancient Wilderness Era, logically, the Gu Family Ancestor should not be his match.

However.

Speculations are just that.

Without a true battle, there's always room for worry.

"The Divine Martial Dynasty indeed has courage. Since that's the case, let me see where their courage stems from!"