darknovel Chapter 144 Changes! Besieged On All Sides! Grandfather Opens The Vest Again
Chapter 144 Changes! Besieged On All Sides! Grandfather Opens The Vest Again
Chapter 144: The Sky Changes! Daqian is surrounded by enemies! The Ancestor Resurfaces
At this moment, the Daqian Dynasty is experiencing a tremendous upheaval.
When several True Martial Realm Martial Kings followed the Dragon Maiden into the Jiaosheng Secret Realm, the long-awaited storm officially began.
Inside the Fengbo Tower, Lu Wenyan gave the order, and many secret forces that had pledged allegiance to the Fengbo Tower openly rebelled, raising their flags and declaring that the Daqian Dynasty was unjust and cruel, causing the people to suffer and fall into dire straits.
These forces labeled the Daqian Dynasty with numerous accusations and then swept through various states, attacking provincial capitals. For a while, the entire world was shaken, and the Daqian Dynasty fell into chaos.
On the other side, the Da Jing Dynasty, which had been preparing for years, received the news and immediately sent troops south. In a very short time, they broke through the defenses and threatened the three northern states of the Daqian Dynasty. Some forces believed that the Daqian Dynasty was powerless to turn the tide and defected to the Da Jing Dynasty.
In the west, the Buddhist soldiers of the Kurong Temple poured out from ten major cities, splitting into three routes and attacking the three western states of the Daqian Dynasty. The governors of the three states hastily dispatched their armies to defend the cities.
In the south, a large number of demonic soldiers led by the three elders of the Yin Yang Sect broke through the defenses of the Leizhou Pass and entered the territory of Leizhou, intending to seize the three southern states.
For a while, the Daqian Dynasty was surrounded by enemies on all sides. The four directions, east, south, west, and north, were all invaded, and the Daqian Dynasty was immediately plunged into turmoil and chaos.
Yuanzhou, the capital.
The Emperor Qian convened an emergency meeting, attended by the pillars of the nation, including the Emperor Qian and the National Teacher. Each person's expression was extremely gloomy.
In the Hall of Heaven, the National Teacher, Grand Preceptor, Left Prime Minister, Crown Prince, Grand General, Chief Supervisor, and Chief Secretary had all arrived. Emperor Qian glanced at them and said in a deep voice, "Gentlemen, what is the current situation? Can anyone give me a detailed analysis?"
Emperor Qian's face was clouded, and his tone was chilling, frightening everyone.
He was completely caught off guard by this series of events.
Half an hour ago, the Daqian Dynasty was still a peaceful dynasty, with prosperity and fame spreading far and wide.
Half an hour later, the Daqian Dynasty had become chaotic and turbulent, surrounded by enemies from all sides, with various forces invading; internal rebels were rising, aiming to overthrow the rule of the Daqian Dynasty.
In just half an hour, the internal and external troubles of the Daqian Dynasty had completely erupted, putting the rule of the Daqian Dynasty in jeopardy.
If it couldn't be handled promptly and effectively, the Daqian Dynasty was not far from destruction.
Emperor Qian was very angry, extremely furious, feeling that these ministers were too incompetent.
They had long anticipated the threats from the Yin Yang Sect, Kurong Temple, and Da Jing Dynasty and made preparations. However, the sudden rebellion of the various forces in the eastern states caught them off guard.
Emperor Qian could see at a glance that this was definitely the work of that mysterious force from before.
The Daqian Dynasty had also taken precautions against that mysterious force, but so far, they had no clue, as it was deeply hidden.
This mysterious force was able to win over so many forces, indicating that they had been brewing for a long time, but the Daqian Dynasty had not received any intelligence. What else could it be if not their incompetence?
If they had known earlier, the Daqian Dynasty would have been prepared and would not have been so passive.
Facing the threats of the Kurong Temple, Yin Yang Sect, and Da Jing Dynasty, the Daqian Dynasty was already lacking in strength, and their plan was to resist the invasion of the three major forces.
But with the rebellion of various forces in the eastern states, backed by the mysterious force, the Daqian Dynasty had no extra strength to suppress them.
Once they diverted their military forces to suppress the rebellion in the east, the forces in the other directions would become even weaker and completely unable to resist.
After a low discussion among the ministers, the Grand Preceptor stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, although the situation is critical, we still have the strength to fight."
(Note: The translation provided is a direct translation and may not capture the full meaning or nuances of the original text.)
"Oh? Please tell me more," said Emperor Qian with an expressionless face.
"Currently, it may seem that the Great Qian Dynasty is in a precarious situation, but it is only superficial. We have anticipated the invasion of the Yin Yang Sect, the Kuroyoshi Temple, and the Great Jing Dynasty and have made preparations to temporarily resist them," said Grand Tutor Dazhen slowly.
"The immediate task is to suppress the rebellions in the three provinces of Hanzhou, Jingzhou, and Jinzhou. Once we suppress these rebellious forces, the internal troubles will naturally be resolved, and we can then fully deal with the invasion of the three major powers," explained Grand Tutor Dazhen.
Emperor Qian nodded slightly, seemingly agreeing with the Grand Tutor's words.
The Great Qian Dynasty consists of eighteen provinces, with three provinces in each of the east, south, west, and north. Each set of three provinces is governed by a Myriad Manifestations Realm Commander, while the remaining six provinces are considered the heartland of the Great Qian Dynasty.
These six provinces are Jizhou, Luzhou, Yuanzhou, Changzhou, Yuanzhou, and Tangzhou, with Yuanzhou being the core of the Great Qian Dynasty.
The core strength of the Great Qian Dynasty is concentrated in Yuanzhou. The Yin Yang Sect, the Great Jing Dynasty, and the Kuroyoshi Temple will take time to invade, but the rebellions in the eastern provinces are the top priority.
There is only Tangzhou separating Yuanzhou from the eastern provinces. If we do not suppress the rebellion in a timely manner, the mysterious forces behind the rebels will manipulate them to attack Tangzhou, putting Yuanzhou in danger.
"Please continue," Emperor Qian said.
"The forces in the eastern provinces have been influenced by the mysterious forces, rebelling against the Great Qian Dynasty and attempting to attack the provincial capitals. They deserve to be punished," Grand Tutor Dazhen said.
"At present, we need to clarify which forces in the three provinces have rebelled. Those forces that are still observing must be stabilized, while the forces that are on our side should be used to suppress the rebellious forces."
"For those rebellious forces willing to rejoin the Great Qian Dynasty, we can temporarily accept them and settle the accounts later. As for those firmly standing with the mysterious forces, they need to be swiftly struck down and annihilated."
"In this way, we can stabilize the people's hearts, stabilize all the families, sects, and cultivators in the three provinces, give them confidence, and let them know that the Great Qian Dynasty will not fall. This will also stabilize the overall situation of the dynasty, boost the morale of the Great Qian Dynasty, and allow the twelve provinces to resist fiercely, buying us more time."
"The key to the four major powers daring to provoke a fight and launch an invasion lies in the fact that the True Martial Realm forces of the Great Qian Dynasty have all entered the Jiaosheng Secret Realm, leaving no one to suppress the situation."
"These forces also have True Martial Realm powerhouses among them. They are not only seeking to seize the Dragon Pearl but also aiming to kill the Martial King and the Supreme Emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty, cutting off our strongest fighting force. At that time, the Great Qian Dynasty will truly have no power to resist."
"If the Great Qian Dynasty still has a True Martial Realm Martial King to come out and oversee the situation, I believe it will make all the forces fear and buy us more time until the Supreme Emperor and the Martial King come out of the Jiaosheng Secret Realm."
"By then, the Great Qian Dynasty will have three True Martial Realm powerhouses, and the Yin Yang Sect, the Kuroyoshi Temple, and the Great Jing Dynasty will not dare to act rashly. We can then swiftly counterattack."
After the Grand Tutor finished speaking, he looked at Emperor Qian, seemingly trying to discern something from his face.
The Imperial Preceptor, Left Minister, Chief Monitor, and other important ministers were also the same. They all knew where the current problem lay.
The Great Qian Dynasty currently lacks True Martial Realm forces and urgently needs a True Martial Realm Martial King to come out and oversee the situation. Otherwise, any plan would be useless.
Without True Martial Realm forces to hold the fort, who would dare to go and suppress the rebellion in the eastern provinces?
The mysterious forces behind those rebellious forces have True Martial Realm Martial Kings. For these Myriad Manifestations Realm Grandmasters, going there would be sending themselves to their deaths.
As long as the Great Qian Dynasty still has True Martial Realm forces, there is still hope. The rebellions in the eastern provinces can be suppressed, and even if it becomes a protracted struggle, the hearts of the people in the other fourteen provinces can be stabilized.
The forces in the other provinces would not easily defect and would most likely choose to observe. The measures they have prepared can resist the three major powers for a period of time.
As the backbone of the Great Qian Dynasty, the Imperial Preceptor, Grand Tutor, Left Minister, and other important ministers are also uncertain whether the Great Qian Dynasty still has hidden True Martial Realm forces.
Apart from Prince Wu'an Chu Hao and the Supreme Emperor Chu Wuji, they know that the Great Qian Dynasty still has another True Martial Realm Ancestor.
However, it is rumored that this Ancestor is over 1,900 years old, and no one knows if they are still alive. There has been no news for hundreds of years.
Deep down, they believe that the Great Qian Ancestor is still alive. Otherwise, the Supreme Emperor and Prince Wu'an would not have entered the Jiaosheng Secret Realm together, as they both know that it would put the Great Qian Dynasty in a dangerous situation.
It is also possible that the Ancestor has long since died, and the current situation of the Great Qian Dynasty has forced the Supreme Emperor and Prince Wu'an to take a desperate gamble, confident in their ability to seize the Dragon Pearl.
As long as they successfully refine the Dragon Pearl, their strength will greatly increase in a short period of time, and they will have a chance to reach the Divine Origin Realm. At that time, the crisis of the Great Qian Dynasty can also be resolved.
The Prime Minister, the Minister of State, and the Grand General all looked at Emperor Qian. Only Emperor Qian knew this core secret, and they were eager to know the answer so they could plan the next steps.
After a moment of contemplation, Emperor Qian finally spoke, "The Old Ancestor is indeed still alive."
Upon hearing this, the Imperial Tutor, the Grand Tutor, and the Prime Minister showed joy on their faces and felt relieved. If the Great Qian Old Ancestor was still alive, then there was still hope for the Great Qian.
It is very likely that this Old Ancestor has reached the mid-stage of the True Martial realm. As long as he comes forward, he can suppress the situation, and those forces within the dynasty that are eager to make a move will temporarily cease their activities and choose to wait and see.
"The Champion Candidate and the Imperial Tutor will go to the Eastern Three Provinces to suppress the rebellion. The Prime Minister, the Grand Tutor, the Grand General, and others will go to the remaining three places according to the planned strategy, and they must block the progress of the three major forces, buying time for the Emperor and the Crown Prince."
"I will immediately inform the Old Ancestor and ask him to appear," Emperor Qian said in a deep voice.
"Yes."
The Imperial Tutor, the Prime Minister, and others immediately left, feeling much relieved.
After everyone left, Emperor Qian looked at the Chief Steward of the Imperial Palace and said, "The capital city is currently lacking in strength. The task of guarding the capital city will depend on you."
"Your Majesty, rest assured," the Chief Steward responded respectfully.
Emperor Qian nodded, his figure disappeared, and soon reappeared outside the core forbidden area of the Great Qian.
He took out the metal token with the character "Qian," infused it with Vital Spirit, activated the formation, and quickly entered the passage.
Walking in the passage, Emperor Qian felt somewhat uneasy. He actually didn't know if the Old Ancestor was still alive.
Since he ascended the throne, he had only been to the forbidden area a few times. Every time he was received by the former Emperor, the Old Ancestor never opened his eyes or spoke, and the former Emperor did not reveal the truth to him.
But Emperor Qian knew that he had to say that the Old Ancestor was still alive. Otherwise, those important officials of the Great Qian would lose confidence and have no assurance.
After all, whether the former Emperor and the Crown Prince could come out alive from the Dragon Saint Secret Realm was still unknown.
Soon, Emperor Qian walked out of the passage and arrived at the entrance of the grand hall. After hesitating for a moment, he still walked in and stopped three meters away from the old man in coarse gray clothes with white hair and wrinkled skin.
After observing for a while, Emperor Qian cautiously spoke, "Elder Zhenxiong, the Emperor and the Crown Prince have entered the Dragon Saint Secret Realm together, their life and death uncertain. Now, the Yin Yang Sect, the Withered Prosperity Temple, and the Great Jing Dynasty have all invaded, and there is a mysterious force inciting rebellion in the Eastern Three Provinces. The Great Qian is in great danger."
"I ask the Elder to appear, suppress the chaos, and pacify the world, fighting for the eternal foundation of the Great Qian."
After speaking, Emperor Qian deeply bowed.
Time passed by, and Emperor Qian's heart grew more and more anxious. He even had fine sweat on his forehead. As a Grandmaster, he should not be in this state, but it happened anyway.
One breath, three breaths, five breaths, ten breaths...
Emperor Qian's expression changed from hope to disappointment, and then slowly turned into despair.
Half a moment had passed, and Elder Zhenxiong still hadn't responded. Could it be that he had really passed away?
What should the Great Qian do then?
After another five breaths, just as Emperor Qian was about to completely give up and turn around to leave, the eyelids of the old man in gray clothes twitched, and Emperor Qian immediately noticed.
"Elder Zhenxiong, Elder Zhenxiong!" Emperor Qian hurriedly called out, his expression becoming excited. Elder Zhenxiong was still alive.
After another two breaths, the old man in gray clothes opened his eyes, and divine light shot out. His aura rose steadily, quickly recovering to the mid-stage of the True Martial realm.
Emperor Qian felt uncomfortable under the pressure of his aura, but he couldn't hide the joy on his face.
"Sigh."
The gray-robed old man let out a sigh, a hint of subtle helplessness flashing in his eyes.
"I heard everything you just said. You should leave first, I will emerge soon," the gray-robed old man said in a gentle tone.
"This will be my final battle for Daqian. I hope Daqian can survive this crisis," the gray-robed old man added.
The Emperor Qian nodded heavily, feeling somewhat uneasy, and quickly left.
Although the Zhenxiong Patriarch was still alive, his condition was clearly not good. He had been in a state of closed death for a long time, and if he were to fight now, the Patriarch would probably not be able to hold on.
Thinking about how Daqian would lose one True Martial Realm Martial King who suppressed the heavens and earth, the Emperor Qian felt a pang of pain, but when he thought about Daqian being able to overcome this crisis, he felt somewhat happy.
After the Emperor Qian left the core forbidden area, the gray-robed old man became indifferent, but soon a look of anger appeared on his face.
"Damn it, how could that Dragon Maiden be so strong?"
The gray-robed old man was extremely displeased at the thought of his plan being disrupted, wishing he could tear the Dragon Maiden into pieces.
Xuanyu, the Imperial City of Martial Emperor.
The Imperial City of Martial Emperor was an incredibly massive city, even larger than the capital city of Daqian, and it gathered countless human tribes.
At this moment, on the city walls of the Martial Emperor City, stood a middle-aged man dressed in mysterious yellow battle armor. He had a tall and imposing figure.
The middle-aged man stood with his hands behind his back, looking towards the direction of the Daqian Empire, muttering to himself, "The show is about to begin."
He didn't seem to have any intention of getting involved, as if he just wanted to watch the show.
In the Great Ancient Dynasty, the capital city.
In the deepest part of the imperial palace forbidden area, a dignified old man opened his eyes and looked towards the Thunder Prefecture of the Daqian Empire, a hint of inexplicable emotion flashing in his eyes.
"Interesting."
His eyes seemed to be able to penetrate the void, glimpsing the scene in Thunder Prefecture.
After uttering these words, the dignified old man glanced towards the west, then closed his eyes.
Daqian, Qingzhou.
At the peak of a towering mountain, Han Li stood in a fluttering green robe, gazing at the Dragon Saint's secret realm in Thunder Prefecture, gazing at the Tianxuan Mountain.
Originally, he had planned to wait at the Chengsheng Mountain to see if he could capture a True Martial Realm female cultivator and bring her home. But the situation changed rapidly, and in an instant, Daqian was in great danger.
The Yin Yang Sect invaded Thunder Prefecture, advancing like a broken bamboo. The military governor of the Three Provinces, Wan Guiyuan, and the Chief Commander of the Jingye Division, Yang Tianxiong, were organizing a large army to resist them.
In this situation, Tianxuan Mountain could not remain neutral and had to choose a side, otherwise it would be difficult to escape destruction.
Therefore, Han Li quietly appeared in Qingzhou, of course, after changing his appearance completely and completely hiding his own aura, preparing to act incognito.
There were still a few old Yin Coin guards in Thunder Prefecture, but Han Li didn't want to join in the fun, so he chose to observe in Qingzhou. If something really happened, he could rush over in time.
Han Li was ready to act opportunistically, while also considering whether he could rescue Tianxuan Mountain and whether he could seize the opportunity to capture a True Martial Realm female cultivator and bring her back as a Dao companion.
(End of this chapter)