Dominating Martial King

Chapter 1734 - 576: Too Late

However—Luo Zonghan turned his gaze towards the Dominating Martial King’s Tomb which was supposed to be abandoned.

It was rare that the State Preceptor was away, seemingly too busy to care about other matters.

Then he could do some things openly and boldly.

He could carry out Chu Xisheng’s assigned mission more meticulously, leaving no flaws.

— He could even attempt to steal the rich Blood Essence underground to enhance the corpse puppet inside the Dominating Martial King’s Tomb.

These two places were originally the Yin Yang nodes of the local veins near West Mountain.

Helping Chu Ming to steal some Primordial Power should not be a big problem.

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Almost simultaneously, at the renowned Wangjiang Tower with its seventeen thousand years of history, located in the south of Tian Han City in Han State.

Prince Xiang Xuan Jianwen held a bright yellow imperial decree in his hand, frowning with a doubtful expression.

Opposite him sat the Police Pool of Blood Commander Xiaao Hongchen, whose injuries had just healed.

He was calm and composed, pouring wine leisurely.

"Your Highness, the Emperor deeply relies on you; the Governor of Fei, Dong, Wu, Xiang, Ning, Huai, and Han seven states, along with your princely realm of five counties of Xiang State, the Emperor is entrusting you with nearly half of Jiangnan."

His tone was persuasively instructive: "Now everyone in the court and outside anticipates that Your Highness will advance eastward and clear Jiangnan of rebel traitors for the court."

The Prince, handsome and graceful, politely smiled, putting away the scroll.

"The truth is, the Emperor has put me in a difficult situation, isn’t it known that the current Infinite Blade Lord’s Divine Intent Touch Death Blade can contend against an army, and Iron Banner Gang, Northern Territory Governor’s Mansion, and Formless Divine Sect have twenty million troops, shining stars among generals, masters abound.

I have responded to the Emperor’s call to recruit troops to contain the Iron Banner Gang’s flanks for the court; that is my utmost effort. As for the eastward expedition—if I fight today, the army may collapse tomorrow with heads fallen."

"Does Your Highness know of the Daluo Divine Ant?"

Xiaao Hongchen said while placing a cup of wine in front of Prince Xiang.

He observed Prince Xiang’s expression, seeing a thoughtful look, knowing he was aware of the Daluo Ant Clan’s fierce reputation.

Xiaao Hongchen chuckled softly: "Just a few days ago, the Daluo Ant Clan inexplicably broke free. Your Highness knows the temperament of these prestigious sects like Formless Divine Sect; they claim to be righteous, taking the world as their responsibility, never standing idly by. Chu Xisheng, as the Blood Revenge Blade Lord’s successor cannot sit by indifferently regarding the Daluo Ant Clan.

Therefore, we are now certain that Chu Xisheng will certainly head to Liang State, expected not to return for ten days to half a month, possibly delayed for months, facing the risk of demise.

On the eastern front, the court’s millions of troops have already moved south, keeping Iron Banner Gang’s main force occupied. If Your Highness moves southward, in a few days you could sweep through the downstream and overcome Dongfei Two States. As the saying goes, seize the moment; the opportunity is fleeting. This is the perfect time for Your Highness to deploy troops; please decide quickly."

"Perhaps as Lord Xiaao says, but afterward?"

Prince Xiang shook his head, eyes revealing a hint of mockery: "I may easily take Iron Banner Gang, but subsequently, Chu Xisheng only needs to come here with a Single Blade and easily cut me down. Moreover, I am short of money and provisions, recruiting one hundred and fifty thousand troops is already the limit; where would I have the strength for an eastern expedition?"

"The Emperor said, as long as Your Highness sends troops, the Han State Treasury can be freely used by Your Highness. Additionally, the government offices in Chu State, Shu State, and Chuan State will exert every effort to support you."

Xiaao Hongchen met Prince Xiang’s gaze frankly and spoke with utmost sincerity: "The Emperor has mentioned to inform Your Highness that the rebel Chu Xisheng’s cultivation is increasing, and his army is rapidly growing. If this continues, within three years, that rebel will become a force. By then, the entire Divine Continent will no longer belong to the Xuan Family."

Seeing Prince Xiang deep in thought, Xiaao Hongchen’s lips curved into a slight smile: "Moreover, the Emperor deeply believes in Your Highness’s capabilities. He said you were once the most gifted member of the Daning Royal Family in five hundred years, the Xuan Family’s greatest hope to break through to Super-grade level.

These decades, you have been concealing your brilliance, not wanting to show your sharpness. As long as Your Highness is willing to act, he is willing to unseal the Bloodline Dragon Seal for you, allowing you to shift cultivation to the Seven Dragon Divine Sky Guard, granting you the power to oppose Chu Xisheng."

Upon hearing this, Prince Xiang Xuan Jianwen raised an eyebrow in surprise.

The Bloodline Dragon Seal is a restriction placed by the Daning Royal Family on their children.

Because of this, all the royal family members cannot cultivate into the true ’Nine Dragon Divine Sky Guard,’ only the ’Sky Battle Seven Guards’ or the downgraded ’Nine Dragon Divine Sky Guard,’ unable to gather and condense genuine Dragon Energy.

In addition, although Daning does not restrict royal descendants from cultivating, fearing rebellious intentions from the princes, with the Bloodline Dragon Seal, when facing the Daning Emperor, they encounter bloodline suppression, reducing their Primordial Skill by about thirty percent.

"Your Highness—"

Xiaao Hongchen still wanted to continue persuading but saw Prince Xiang Xuan Jianwen raising a cup of tea.

"Lord Xiaao, let us put a pause today. Whether to deploy troops, I need to discuss thoroughly with my advisors before giving a reply."

Xiaao Hongchen frowned, glancing at Prince Xiang’s expression, and finally helplessly saluted. Guided by the guards beside him, he descended the ninth floor of Wangjiang Tower.

Just after Xiaao Hongchen left, the Daoist White Eyebrow, who had accompanied Prince Xiang, then ’came to life’.

"Your Highness, be cautious. This is a strategy to drive the tiger to swallow the wolf, that Emperor harbors malicious intent."

Daoist White Eyebrow sighed gently: "However, he does have a point. Chu Xisheng has already become a force. If he seizes Daning’s throne, Your Highness’s grand ambition, decades of meticulous efforts, will go down the river. Furthermore, the things the Emperor is offering this time do show some sincerity.