The atmosphere on Star Plucking Platform froze in an instant.
Everyone looked toward Emperor Chu with eager anticipation, waiting for what he would say next.
Under the expectant eyes of the crowd, Emperor Chu slowly said in a deep voice, "The main reason I summoned everyone here this time is to discuss how to deal with the Northern Region."
"The Northern Region's pressure is growing by the day, and they are already showing signs of waging war against the Eastern Region."
"The Eastern Region's one-sided submission and pleas for peace have not won the Northern Region's recognition. Instead, they have encouraged them to push their luck."
"Zhao Xing Office's spies in the Northern Region have already learned that they expect to launch an invasion of the Northern Region within the next five years."
"The abduction of the Eastern Region's Holy Son outside the imperial capital was merely the opening curtain."
Emperor Chu spoke in a low voice.
All the martial artists present held their breath, and no one interrupted.
The many Holy Sons, including Lin Bai, listened in silence.
If word got out, the martial artists outside would also believe that the Northern Region had provoked them first, and that Chu Country had been forced to send troops to suppress them.
"That is the most crucial matter!"
For example, with the internal strife within the One Night Divine Sect in the Northern Region today, if Chu Country wanted to wage war, it could completely join forces with Ten Thousand Saints Mountain and Ling Mengyun here and annex the One Night Divine Sect's territory.
After that Sect Master finished speaking, many sect leaders present sneered inwardly.
"If the Sect Master is willing to cede Ten Thousand Herbs Thousand Provinces, perhaps Emperor Chu might really return the Sect Master's Holy Son."
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