"Actually, you're all secretly overjoyed, yet on the surface you put on such a grief-stricken act. It must be hard on you, Prince Liang."
Li Guxian suddenly spoke in a sarcastic, mocking tone, causing Prince Liang and the Crown Prince's expressions to shift slightly. For a moment, neither replied.
She continued, "The internal war within the Seven Nights Divine Sect's territory has essentially come to a preliminary end. Moreover, Chu is facing provocation from the Northern Region. So why haven't Chu's armies withdrawn from the Seven Nights Divine Sect yet?"
Prince Liang remained expressionless, while the Crown Prince fell silent with a grim look.
Li Guxian waited a while. Seeing that neither of them responded, she continued on her own, "After all, I'm a martial artist from Chu's territory. I also cultivated in Chu for a long time, and I'm a member of Chu's imperial family who served in the government. I understand Chu's intentions all too well."
She looked at Prince Liang and the Crown Prince with a mocking smile. "I know exactly what you're planning, and what Chu is planning."
The Crown Prince smiled. "Then tell me, what are we planning?"
Li Guxian stared at the Crown Prince. "Chu should give up on coveting the Seven Nights Divine Sect's territory. Although you have the strength to do so, Ten Thousand Saints Mountain and Qi Tian Sect will absolutely never allow you to occupy it."
"Ten thousand years ago, the tragedy of the Nine Underworlds Demon Palace already made you pay a sufficient price. Ten Thousand Saints Mountain and Qi Tian Sect will never stand by and watch Chu gradually grow stronger."
"Even if you're currently allies working together seamlessly, once your enormous interests come into conflict, they'll still turn against you."
"Chu should understand this very clearly."
"But..."