Kong's Departure, Qi Bo Acknowledges a Master, the Growing Xuanyuan Kingdom, Jiang He Establishes Yan Country and Declares War? Destroyed!

He discovered that every shackle on his body had been removed.

Kong's expression shifted slightly.

He frowned in disbelief. "Xuanyuan, are you really letting me go? Once you let me go, I'll still return to oppose you!"

"Since you remain unconvinced and believe we defeated you through trickery, I naturally have to give you another chance to challenge me."

Xuanyuan smiled and personally opened the cell door for him, making a welcoming gesture. "Once you return and finish preparing, send someone with a declaration of war. You and I will fight a fair and just battle!"

Kong's expression flickered.

Then he suddenly snorted coldly. "Don't think such tricks can win me over. We'll meet on the battlefield!"

With that said,

Kong roughly shoved Xuanyuan aside.

He headed out.

With Xuanyuan's verbal order, no one truly tried to stop Kong along the way.

This allowed the great general Kong to leave Xuanyuan City with ease.

Afterward,

Xuanyuan turned his gaze toward Qi Bo. He likewise opened his cell and removed his restraints, saying gently, "Sir has suffered greatly. Please accompany Xuanyuan into the hall for tea."

"I am merely a defeated criminal. What right do I have to drink tea with you, Xuanyuan?"

Qi Bo shook his head and closed his eyes. "I know what you are thinking, Xuanyuan. You wish to win over my heart and make me serve you. I have also heard of your deeds."

"You were born by the Ji Water and gained the allegiance of the Divine Beast Tian Yuan. From then on, you soared to greatness."

"But your success was by no means luck."

"You are proficient in a hundred arts. In just a few centuries, you developed the Xuanyuan Kingdom to such prosperity, even surpassing ancient states. Across the Human Race's lands on the