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"Grandpa..." Qian Renxue looked at Qian Daoliu, her heart trembling.
"So many years have passed; it's time I told you what happened back then..." Qian Daoliu reached out and gently comforted Qian Renxue, the warmth of his palm passing through her golden hair, calming her slightly as he spoke.
"Impossible, you're lying to me, you're lying to me, aren't you?" After hearing the past events, Qian Renxue trembled all over and couldn't help but say angrily.
When the truth of what happened back then was revealed, the towering image of her father collapsed, and her mother, whom she had always blamed, was a victim.
This nearly shattered Qian Renxue's worldview and caused her immense pain.
It turned out there was a reason for Bibi Dong's coldness; her very birth was a mistake for Bibi Dong.
"This isn't your fault, you're innocent, don't carry too much psychological burden. Just get some good sleep."
Xu Tianyang wrapped his arms around Qian Renxue, and his gentle voice sounded in her ear. Under the influence of his spiritual power, Qian Renxue quickly fell into a deep slumber.
After settling Qian Renxue, Xu Tianyang looked at Qian Daoliu and said with displeasure, "High Priest, don't you think this is too painful for Xue'er? Why didn't you tell her the truth sooner?"
"What happened back then was indeed a momentary lapse on my part, which led to so many tragedies. And I don't have many days left. I was worried about Xue'er facing Bibi Dong alone, but now that you're here, I can rest assured." Qian Daoliu looked at Xu Tianyang and chuckled lightly.
Xu Tianyang's mouth twitched slightly. So you two father and son left such a huge mess, and you want me to clean it up for you?
But there was no other way; who told him, Xu Tianyang, to sleep with the little angel?
However, you have your cunning plan, and I have my own way to get around it.
"You should tell Xue'er yourself when the time comes." Xu Tianyang rolled his eyes at Qian Daoliu. Reviving someone in the God Realm wasn't a difficult task.
"Bibi Dong has already received the Rakshasa God's divine examination, and her progress is even faster than Xue'er's. With the establishment of the Spirit Empire, this time will only accelerate. If you possess a divine inheritance, you should activate it as soon as possible, otherwise, everything will be too late." Qian Daoliu was somewhat puzzled, assuming Xu Tianyang didn't know that his Angel's Nine Trials would only begin after his sacrifice, and couldn't help but advise him.
"The Spirit Empire wants to unify the Douluo Continent, and my Sun Moon Empire also wants to annex the Douluo Continent. By then, with the faith and destiny of the entire Douluo Star, I can step into the God King realm in one go." Xu Tianyang slowly said.
"God King?"
"The gods in the God Realm also have divisions. At the very top are naturally the Five God Kings, and below them are the various First-Rank Gods, Second-Rank Gods, Third-Rank Gods, and God Officials."
Listening to Xu Tianyang's explanation, Qian Daoliu's mouth dropped open. How do you know more about the God Realm than I, a divine attendant?
"The Angel, Rakshasa, and Sea God are all First-Rank Gods."
"You don't need to be pessimistic. I will deal with Bibi Dong myself. Your most important task now is to help me comfort Xue'er well. I won't clean up the mess you caused yourself." Xu Tianyang said to the stunned Qian Daoliu.
By the time Qian Daoliu recovered, Xu Tianyang's figure was no longer in the main hall. He let out a bitter laugh and said, "These young people nowadays, they're truly incomprehensible..."
...One week after the establishment of the Spirit Empire.
To the great surprise of the Xingluo Empire, the Spirit Empire and the Tiandou Empire simultaneously declared war on the Xingluo Empire.
The Tiandou Empire's army, led by Demon Bear and Ghost Leopard, consisted of a ten-thousand-Spirit Master legion, plus three hundred thousand Tiandou Empire troops. Within a few days, they captured two major provinces of the Xingluo Empire.
Meanwhile, the Spirit Empire, led by the Sacred Dragon Sect Master, Snake Lance, and Porcupinefish Douluo, commanded a twenty-thousand-Spirit Master legion and an additional one hundred thousand troops, advancing to conquer cities and seize territory towards Xingluo City.
The Xingluo Empire, caught between two enemies, hadn't even reacted before one-tenth of its territory was captured.
At this moment, within the Imperial Palace of the Xingluo Empire.
Dai Tianfeng's majestic gaze swept over his assembled officials, his immense spirit power pressing down on them, making them dare not raise their heads.
"Speak up! All of you are usually so eloquent, aren't you? How come at this critical moment, you've all become mutes?"
"Who can tell me what's going on with the Spirit Empire and the Tiandou Empire?"
"I knew nothing about such a large-scale troop deployment. Is it going to be like last time, where the troops reached Xingluo City and fixed-position soul-guided cannons exploded above my palace before I received any information?"
Seeing Dai Tianfeng in this state, the officials knew he was on the verge of erupting. They could only kneel on the ground, not daring to speak.
"Father Emperor, please calm your anger. The Spirit Empire and the Tiandou Empire launching war against our Xingluo Empire simultaneously was indeed unexpected, but the most urgent task now is to quickly dispatch troops to resist the enemy's offensive."
Dai Weisi stepped forward and said. Recently, he had been in high spirits. Dai Mubai was missing, and Zhu Zhuqing remained in Mingdu, so there was no one to compete with him for the position of Crown Prince. He had become the easiest winner in the Xingluo Imperial Family's centuries-old competitive selection system.
"Order Marshal Dai Wei to gather the troops and repel the invading enemy." Dai Tianfeng said in a low voice. With life and death hanging in the balance, he had no choice but to issue another order: "Furthermore, mobilize all youths over eighteen years old in the country as reserves, ready to go to the front lines at any time.
Those academies, sects, and nobles, as long as their rank reaches Soul Emperor, are to be mobilized, ready to support the front lines and defend against the enemy together.
Anyone who dares to disobey will be executed without mercy!"
Many officials looked at Dai Tianfeng in astonishment; this was a war to be fought with the entire nation's strength.
Dai Tianfeng's gaze swept over everyone, his majestic eyes revealing a chilling aura, "I know that many of you have private connections with various levels of the Sun Moon Empire. Now, mobilize your forces and make the Sun Moon Empire send troops to contain the Tiandou Empire."
As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately caused an uproar in the main hall. Many people nervously lowered their heads, and some even trembled with fear. One after another, officials jumped out and spoke.
"Your Majesty, my family has been loyal for generations; there is absolutely no intention of colluding with the enemy or betraying the country!"
"Who is spreading rumors in Your Majesty's ear, slandering court officials? That is a capital offense!"
"Your Majesty, I am willing to live and die with the Xingluo Empire!"
"..."
Dai Tianfeng coldly watched the chaotic officials in the court, slamming the table in anger.
"Enough!!!"
"I can let bygones be bygones for past matters, but I hope all of you remember, if Xingluo City is breached, I guarantee that you will absolutely die before I do."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Everyone who met Dai Tianfeng's gaze lowered their heads and respectfully shouted in unison.
And as the court session dispersed, the Xingluo Empire began to mobilize its troops.
Just as the Xingluo Emperor was mobilizing his army, preparing to counterattack, on the border between the Xingluo Empire and the Sun Moon Empire, the Mingdou Mountain Range also saw the descent of giant mechs that day.