Jian Dynasty Grand Hall:
The news of Pei Xiong’s self-destruction and the annihilation of the million-strong army has already spread.
The entire nation is shocked!
The King, Jian Gouchen, at this mont is lying languidly on the throne, with a somber expression, surveying the civil and military officials below.
Before the expedition against the Fla Dragon Dynasty, the civil and military officials were all eager to join the battle.
In their eyes, the Fla Dragon Dynasty was just a lamb waiting to be slaughtered. Anyone could destroy it and incorporate it into the Jian Dynasty’s territory.
At that ti, gaining credit for destroying a country and expanding territory seed like an easy task.
Back then, when Jian Gouchen appointed Great General Pei Xiong to lead the expedition, he faced considerable opposition, with people saying it was overkill and so on.
Now, with Pei Xiong having self-destructed and the million-strong army nearly completely annihilated, the court officials were left dumbstruck.
Seeing everyone feigning ignorance, Jian Gouchen grimly pressed, "Gentlen, do none of you have anything to say?"
The civil and military officials were exchanging glances, wide-eyed and silent.
After a long silence, the elder advisor, Master Wenn Zhong, finally spoke, "Your Majesty, in this old man’s opinion, that young Li Chen is highly likely to be a Divinity Transformation True Monarch, reborn by seizing another body. Only then would General Pei Xiong have underestimated him, suffering such a tragedy!"
Upon hearing Master Wenn Zhong’s words, all the officials agreed.
Indeed, this was the most reasonable explanation.
Imdiately, there was consensus across the Jian Dynasty.
Li Chen is a Divinity Transformation True Monarch reborn by seizing another body.
They even gave him a formidable new na: Li Laoguai!
Although Jian Gouchen wasn’t fully convinced of this answer, he mostly believed it.
"Master, according to your opinion, what should we, the Jian Dynasty, do now?"
This wasn’t just a question for King Jian Gouchen, but a thorny issue the entire Jian Dynasty had to address.
Simply put, in facing the Fla Dragon Dynasty, what asures should be taken?
The War God Pei Xiong had just self-destructed, with nearly the entire million-strong army obliterated under his command.
If we want to forcefully attack now, the King must personally lead the campaign and mobilize the nation’s full strength to potentially destroy the Fla Dragon Dynasty in one fell swoop.
However, the cost of doing so would be devastating.
Moreover, nurous enemies are covertly lurking, watching the Jian Dynasty with bated breath.
Should the campaign prove unfavorable, or even if the Fla Dragon Dynasty is destroyed yet leaves them exhausted, these enemies would certainly seize the opportunity to attack, eventually obliterating the Jian Dynasty.
Yet if they choose to abandon the fight, it seems equally inadvisable.
Doing so would certainly cause the Jian Dynasty to lose face and dramatically diminish its prestige.
The subsidiary states would undoubtedly reconsider their loyalties, potentially even emulating the Fla Dragon Dynasty.
In such a case, the decline of the Jian Dynasty’s power would beco inevitable over ti.
Thus, whether to fight or reconcile poses a challenging dilemma, leaving the Jian Dynasty in a precarious position.
Wenn Zhong stared directly at the King, Jian Gouchen, and spoke assuredly, "Your Majesty, fear not. I have heard that the Chief Heavenly Pride of the Heavenly Thunder Sect, Chuu Ying, also t his end at the hands of Li Laoguai."
"The Heavenly Thunder Sect is one of the nine great sacred sects. They won’t sit idly by while their disciple is slain. Moreover, the one killed this ti was the beloved disciple of their Sect Leader, the Five Thunders True Monarch, Chuu Ying."
Hearing Wenn Zhong’s words, Jian Gouchen couldn’t help but feel overjoyed.
If the Jian Dynasty were to singlehandedly tackle the Fla Dragon Dynasty, it might prove too onerous.
But if they were to join forces with the Heavenly Thunder Sect, even the most formidable adversary within the Fla Dragon Dynasty would be ground to dust.
"The State Preceptor speaks rightly. Here’s the plan: I task you, State Preceptor, to visit Thunder Mountain, pay respects to the soul of Chuu Ying, and gauge the intentions of the Heavenly Thunder Sect. Find out how they plan to handle this matter?"
Old yet vigorous, Wenn Zhong did not hesitate in accepting this mission.
Without delay, he imdiately set off with generous tributes, making his way to Thunder Mountain to et the Five Thunders True Monarch.
Upon Thunder Mountain, all was draped in mourning white.
Learning that his dearly beloved disciple, Chuu Ying, had t a tragic end at the hands of Li Chen, the Five Thunders True Monarch spat blood thrice on the spot. He swore a blood oath that the Heavenly Thunder Sect would not rest until Li Chen and the entire Fla Dragon Dynasty were annihilated.
When Wenn Zhong arrived, he greeted the Five Thunders True Monarch with utmost respect.
He imdiately conveyed the purpose of his visit.
The Five Thunders True Monarch promptly decided to send two Elders, Xuan Gan Taoist and Bibo Taoist, to accompany Wenn Zhong on the mission to slay the traitor Li Chen in the Fla Dragon Dynasty.
This ti, although only three people are dispatched,
No one dares underestimate these three,
because they are all genuine Divinity Transformation True Monarchs!
Each of them possesses strength rivaling Pei Xiong.
Master Wenn Zhong, Xuan Gan Taoist, and Bibo Taoist—Divinity Transformation True Monarchs capable of striking from miles away.
Before nightfall, they traversed into the Fla Dragon Dynasty’s territory.
Wenn Zhong inquired of Xuan Gan Taoist and Bibo Immortal about their next course of action.
Xuan Gan Taoist snorted disdainfully, saying what else could be done but to charge in, and with thunderous might, capture and kill the villain Li Chen. Then cast spells to burn the entire Royal City down, letting millions of people of the Fla Dragon Dynasty be buried with Chuu Ying.
Wenn Zhong carefully chose his words, subtly offering a different perspective.
"Fellow Taoist Xuan Gan, that young Li Chen is highly likely to be a Divinity Transformation True Monarch reborn by seizing another body, and possesses two top-grade spiritual treasures. If we charge in recklessly, we might startle the snake and let him escape!"
Upon hearing Wenn Zhong speak, Bibo Taoist agreed wholeheartedly.
Whether or not Li Chen is a Divinity Transformation True Monarch reborn by seizing another body, the fact that he could kill Pei Xiong indicates he possesses Divinity Transformation-level strength.
If they truly startled him, and Li Chen was determined to flee, even with the three of them as Divinity Transformation True Monarchs, capturing him might prove challenging.
The primary objective of this mission is to kill the traitor Li Chen and avenge Chuu Ying.
Should Li Chen escape, even if they obliterate the entire Fla Dragon Dynasty, this operation would be deed a failure.
Xuan Gan Taoist and Bibo Taoist exchanged glances and directed their inquiries toward Master Wenn Zhong.
"Grandmaster, what do you propose we do?"
Wenn Zhong stroked his silvery beard, his hawkish eyes narrowing to a line.
"We shall sneak into the Royal City quietly and capture the traitor Li Chen by surprise!"
Hearing Wenn Zhong’s strategy, Xuan Gan Taoist and Bibo Taoist exchanged smiles, praising the cunning plan.
After nightfall, the three used a Secret Technique to conceal their aura, silently infiltrating the Royal City.
At this mont, these three Great Powers, rather than towering Divinity Transformation True Monarchs intimidating a nation, more closely resembled reapers slipping in on the wind.
The site of their grim duty was the Fla Dragon Dynasty’s Royal Palace!
Target: The new King Li Chen!
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