Dominating Martial King

Chapter 1809 - 595: The Initial Dai Tian (Heavenly Emperor)

At this moment, Consort Zhuang had already returned to the form of the Daluo Ant Clan.After the rebirth of the host body, she had lost her original imitation form.

"I am willing!"

Consort Zhuang nodded her head without hesitation.

For some reason, she instinctively trusted this unknown young man in front of her.

Moreover, she understood more clearly in her heart that she had no choice now.

"Very good."

The young man smiled slightly, his gaze pleased and unfathomable as he looked at the sky above: "It just so happens that this matter is also related to your enemies."

He was very curious, after all, what kind of person was trying to disrupt his plans?

Was it the Infinite Blade Lord himself, or was there someone else behind him?

But it didn’t matter, everything was within the plan.

They were indeed struggling hard.

However, they would eventually find that all their efforts would become the rope around their necks.

So, the youth now felt a bit of anticipation.

What kind of exciting performance would these pitiable people bring him next?

This drama, this chess game, was becoming more and more exciting.

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Meanwhile, south of the Iron Wall Mountain Range.

Emperor Jianyuan, surrounded by tens of thousands of iron cavalry, once again entered Wang’an City.

He sat solemnly atop his carriage, his gaze like a torch, his demeanor imposing.

That aura of "I Am Supreme," was exactly like when he initially pacified almost all the internal chaos of the Daning Dynasty twenty-five years ago, solemn and unchallenged.

However, those standing near him could clearly see the layer of blue air covering Emperor Jianyuan’s face.

These confidants of Emperor Jianyuan also understood where his anger came from.

After the great defeat in Huai State, the court suffered a series of blows.

First, the Iron Banner Gang’s army pursued relentlessly; then Prince Xiang rebelled, and millions of troops advanced into Wang’an City; followed by the change of flags in Liang State, Bing Province, Iron State, Hui State, and other places; then there was a large-scale wave of resignations, where many local bureaucrats used the emperor’s raising of the Heavenly Dog, releasing the Ant Clan, colluding with Giant Spirits, demons, and the Corpse Clan as an excuse to submit their resignations and leave.

At this time, more than half of the Divine Continent was no longer under the court’s control.

They almost lost Heluo Two States and Wang’an City.

Only a day ago, they defeated Prince Xiang’s army and cleared the road back to Wang’an City.

However, at this moment, anyone could feel the decline of Daning Country’s power.

This was evident from the sparse crowd around the city gate.

The emperor’s return to the capital was met by scattered ministers and scholars at the city gate.

Counting the various levels of generals guarding Wang’an, the total number was actually less than two thousand people.

Compared to the tens of thousands of people gathered when the emperor toured northward twenty-five years ago, it was incomparable.

——This indicated that the Daning Court had lost the heart of the scholars across the land!

Besides, the population inside Wang’an City had also decreased significantly.

Walking from the city gate inward, the citizens kneeling along both sides of the Azure Dragon Imperial Road were sparse. Many storefronts along the street were closed, and the entire Imperial Road was deserted, exuding an air of bleakness and decline.

After Prince Xiang raised his banner and marched north, although he did not break through the defenses around Wang’an City and several key fortresses, the residents inside Wang’an City were still affected.

Due to the food shortage in the city, many people could not sustain their livelihood and were forced to leave Wang’an City.

As Emperor Jianyuan’s carriage passed the first intersection, he raised his hand to dismiss those around him. Then, with a sigh, he said, "Thinking back twenty-five years ago, I returned to the capital from a tour of Iron State, who would have thought I would be in this situation today?"

He smiled self-mockingly: "National Master, what do you think?"

As Emperor Jianyuan spoke, National Master Yu Kunlun just happened to transform into a beam of blue light and landed at the edge of the carriage.

His brow furrowed slightly.

Yu Kunlun knew that Emperor Jianyuan was questioning him, expressing his dissatisfaction.

The Battle of Huaiyin, although spearheaded by Emperor Jianyuan, was executed by Yu Kunlun, who bore significant guilt.

Especially Chu Ming’s betrayal, he couldn’t shirk responsibility.

He carefully observed Emperor Jianyuan’s expression, then, with a bit of surprise, cupped his hands: "Unexpectedly, Your Majesty is so disheartened."

Emperor Jianyuan picked up the wine cup beside him and laughed sarcastically: "The defeat at Huaiyin cost me millions of elite soldiers and lost me half of the kingdom.

Now, the aristocratic families across the land are sharpening their heads, leaning towards the rebels, and even many local officials under Daning’s rule are rushing to change their banners and weapons. Even the Daning Royal Family is indifferent to me. How can I not be disheartened? How can I not be depressed?"

His lips curled coldly, and the ridicule in his eyes gradually turned to anger: "Daning is about to fall! Your so-called Holy Emperor plan will be in vain. I can only hope for Chu Xisheng to die under the Creation Tree, but even if Chu Xisheng dies, Qin Muge will likely take his place. Ha—"

"Your Majesty!" Yu Kunlun’s expression remained unchanged, his voice calm as he interrupted Emperor Jianyuan’s words: "Your Majesty still has Heluo Two States, one state can be equal to the strength of ten states. With just a year, Your Majesty can establish an army of tens of millions. Also, Yongyang Two States’ financial and human resources are unmatched in the world,"

This is the area in the Divine Continent with the densest population, richest products, strongest martial arts, and most proficient soldiers.

It is the foundational land once unified by the Grand Ancestor and Taizong of Daning.

"Ten million army? Where do I have so much wealth? Those Ten Big Coins, now even in Heluo Two States, few citizens are willing to accept."