Chapter 938: Suppressing and Excluding
The conversation with the Wilderness and the Divine Symbol Sect was very pleasant.
All three parties were interested in forming an alliance, not only to protect themselves but also to gain greater benefits within the Reincarnation Ground. Chu Yuan was happy to accept.
After all, there weren't many immortals in his Divine Martial Empire now.
In the blink of an eye.
He had been in the Reincarnation Ground for three months.
During these three months, the Divine Martial Empire had gone through dozens of large and small battles. In this frenzied warfare, the Bone Spirit nearly perished, and one-fifth of the accompanying soldiers suffered casualties.
But the benefits gained were equally tremendous.
They had hunted down a first-layer immortal.
Shen Youzhe, with his exceptional talent, seized the opportunity to break through to an immortal god.
"It's too brutal."
During a break from battle, the Bone Spirit also expressed lament.
Just three months had passed and already one-fifth had suffered casualties, not to mention the most brutal times had yet to come. Who knew how many tough battles lay ahead.
However, every survivor had gone through blood and fire, and their overall strength had doubled.
If the Great Emperor of Divine Martial wanted to establish a Divine Dynasty, these soldiers who made it back alive would become the most powerful soldiers of the Divine Dynasty.
"Melancholic."
Dressed in white, surpassing the snow, Xia Han, clad in a plain white garment, walked up to Bone Spirit and said, "Do you still remember those young years of ours? Those were truly the happiest times. I remember when we first arrived at the Mingguang Immortal Sect, and our master's earnest teachings. But you left the Mingguang Immortal Sect back then."
"Times have passed, and now we are both important officials of the empire." Bone Spirit laughed. "I know what you are thinking. Don't overthink it. The Great Emperor of Divine Martial is ambitious and will help you find the remains of the forebear."
"Let's go, His Majesty has called a meeting."
Bone Spirit said.
His personality was the opposite of Xia Han's.
He enjoyed this kind of environment filled with killing and challenges, and he felt that he was very close to the second layer of immortality.
Recently, Chu Yuan would call a meeting after every major battle to analyze the current situation since changes were occurring rapidly.
"Your Majesty, the Feathered Divine Dynasty still stands firm in the Feathered Divine City, and the warfare is at a stalemate. However, according to intelligence, the Ancient Misty Emperor will soon make a big move, intending to attack the Feathered Divine City. Recently, a group of mysterious strong beings has appeared, whose identities are unknown, hunting down the immortals of the alliance side."
Lu Qianfu reported.
"These mysterious strong beings are very likely to be from the other shore of the Divine Boat."
Bone Spirit, brimming with a murderous aura, said, "They thrive in chaos; the more chaotic the world is, the better it is for them."
Chu Yuan nodded. The likelihood was high that they were from there.
The other shore of the Divine Boat hoped that the Feathered Divine Dynasty could defeat the alliance powers, enabling them to draw in more immortals to the other shore under the Feathered Divine Dynasty's sweeping forces.
"However, these mysterious figures have not acted against us," Lu Qianfu added.
"That's because they are scared off by the killings."
Chu Yuan smiled.
Indeed, the other shore of the Divine Boat had suffered heavy losses at his hands.
"Your Majesty, we have received an order from the Misty Forbidden Land."
At that moment, someone reported, holding an alliance command token, "In three days, Your Majesty is requested to go to Misty City to discuss the important matter of confronting the Feathered Divine Dynasty!"
"They want to take action against the Feathered Divine Dynasty!"
Xia Han keenly said.
"Indeed, they have no interest in a prolonged stalemate with the Feathered Divine Dynasty here. The key to this battle is to break through Divine City and thereby conquer the territory of the Feathered Divine Dynasty, but this command brings ill tidings."
Chu Yuan slowly said, "Divine City won't be easy to attack; the cost will be steep."
[Choice 1: Attend the Alliance meeting in person at Divine City, earn 20,000 Destiny Points, receive a random ordinary Immortal Divine Artifact x1.]
[Choice 2: Refuse to attend the Alliance meeting, earn 20,000 Destiny Points, receive a random Immortal Divine Artifact crafted in the Triple Heavens x1.]
[Choice 3: Send a subject to represent the empire at the Alliance meeting, earn 20,000 Destiny Points, receive Immortal Divine Crystals x2.]
"Since it's about a joint action against the Feathered Divine Dynasty, the empire naturally won't ignore it and will join the battle. But for them to directly order me to go, are they commanding me? Treating me as one of their subordinates? I have not joined their alliance."
Chu Yuan said, "Xia Han, you shall represent me at the meeting and head there with the people from the Wilderness."
"Correct, I am the most suitable candidate to go. This alliance order is treating His Majesty as if he were under their command. I am merely representing the Divine Martial Empire to discuss the matter of confronting the Feathered Divine Dynasty."
Xia Han nodded and went as Chu Yuan's representative.
"Ding! Host has completed Choice 3, earned 20,000 Destiny Points, obtained Immortal Divine Crystals x2."
Another two Immortal Divine Crystals; Chu Yuan planned to elevate Lu Qianfu to the realm of the Immortal next.
However, his talents were not very good; two crystals might not be enough, but Chu Yuan needed his ability to maneuver on the battlefield, so he had to break through to Immortal.
Over the past three months, Lu Qianfu commanded many battles, achieving illustrious merits.
Days later, Xia Han returned, her expression grave, clearly bringing bad news from the meeting.
"Indeed, they plan to attack Divine City."
Xia Han conveyed the details of the meeting, "When I arrived, they directly questioned why His Majesty did not come. I ignored them. During the subsequent meeting, led by the Mysterious Forbidden Lands, they wished for our Divine Martial Empire to take the lead as the vanguard, promising that once Divine City fell, rewards would be bestowed based on merit, ensuring we receive the greatest benefits."
"The vanguard? Hmph, as if Divine City is that easy to breach. What vanguard? It looks like they want to use us as cannon fodder, to weaken our strength. A very clever strategy indeed."
Shen Youzhe scoffed with disdain, "To suffer huge casualties and in the end for them to receive the greatest benefits, this is simply suppression by targeting the dissenters."
"Shen Youzhe is right. This is using the power of the alliance to send our people to their deaths. We cannot be the vanguard! Otherwise, once the siege of Divine City commences, who knows how many soldiers we will lose."
"Moreover, they are not only asking the Divine Martial Empire to be the vanguard. They have also named several forces that are not weak but not part of the alliance, as well as some troublemakers within the alliance itself. Additionally, they have rallied a group to mount a joint offense."
Xia Han was fully aware of the maneuvers involved: "Everyone can see their intentions, but this action compels by the might of the alliance. If you refuse the vanguard role, they will use their power to oppress you, forcing you to act."
"Such skillful means from the Mysterious Ancient Emperor."
Although the ministers were filled with righteous indignation, Chu Yuan remained calm, his expression unchanged.
He had anticipated this.
In recent years, his prominence had grown too great. As a dominant Emperor, he was naturally seen as a thorn in the side of others; no one wanted to see him grow stronger.
By using the Feathered Divine Dynasty's people to kill him off, they could also weaken the opposing force, killing two birds with one stone.
You could disagree, but if you did, they would have a reason to deal with you.
Many knew the Mysterious Ancient Emperor's purpose, but as long as it did not hurt their interests, they were happy to watch the drama unfold.
"I did not accept their offer to be the vanguard. I could see that whether I accepted or not, it would do us no good," Xia Han continued.
"Good that you did not accept. If they want to force us into the role of the vanguard, they'll need to see if they have the strength to do so!" Shen Youzhe coldly laughed.
"You've done well. I will not accept the order either. I can join them in attacking the Feathered Divine Dynasty, but I won't sacrifice the lives of our soldiers just to serve as their vanguard. The heart of the Mysterious Ancient Emperor is well known to all. Moreover, we of the Divine Martial Empire are not a part of their alliance; we have our own strategies for battle and will not be directed by them," said Chu Yuan, his tone indifferent. He was all too familiar with the tactics of emperors.
"Great Emperor of the Divine Martial Empire, I am an envoy of the alliance. Today, I come specially to inform you that in half a month, the alliance will launch a strong attack on Divine City. By the command of the Alliance Leader, you are especially required to prepare the Divine Martial Empire to take the vanguard."
Xia Han had ignored them at the alliance meeting, prompting the alliance to immediately send someone over.