Clap! Clap! Clap!
Suddenly, applause rang out from atop the city wall.
Everyone turned toward the sound and saw that the emperor had appeared atop the wall at some point.
"Qin Xuan, what a fine scheme."
"Some things were even kept hidden from me."
"But do you really think victory is already in your grasp?"
"Have you never heard of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind?"
"This is Capital City. You brought plenty of men, but Capital City isn't suited to large-scale combat."
"Your men can't bring their true strength to bear here."
"I went to a great deal of trouble to deal with you."
"It's time I showed you my trump card!"
The emperor glanced at the guards beside him. One of them immediately understood and sent up a signal.
In the next moment, countless unidentified objects suddenly appeared around Capital City, rising into the sky.
There were so many of them that they seemed ready to cover the entire city and blot out the sun.
"Divine Crafts Hall?"
"You can actually get in touch with Divine Crafts Hall?"
At the sight of the unidentified objects rising into the sky, Qin Xuan's expression changed.
He knew full well that the Tianjian Imperial Dynasty couldn't possibly make such things. The only ones who could craft them were Divine Crafts Hall.
Divine Crafts Hall wasn't a force from within the Sea of Heaven. He had never imagined the other side would find them—and obtain so many of their creations.
Just what kind of terms had they offered to get Divine Crafts Hall involved?
"Qin Xuan, don't assume everyone else is beneath you."
"In the face of the Sky-Rending Vultures, your five hundred thousand troops are utterly helpless!" the emperor sneered.
"Your Majesty, my men are still out