If the strategy in this space-time succeeded, it would be a major achievement for Shang Cheng. Jiangdong Jian, however, cared more about the Thirteen-Ring Ring Energy. He was the Infinite Empire's greatest prodigy, and he was very close to mastering Eleven-Ring Ring Energy. Everyone was certain he could control Twelve-Ring Ring Energy and become the sixth Pillar of the Nation, one of the empire's foundational guardians. If the empire developed Thirteen-Ring Ring Energy, he was confident he could use that, too.
By then, Ninth Princess would surely be his. A guardian powerful enough to wield Thirteen-Ring Ring Energy would be worthy of her, even though she was a princess.
Fei Yan, meanwhile, was relieved by the empire's decision. It gave him hope that he could rescue his son.
Only Shang An'an remained uneasy as she gazed into the distance. Could it really be that simple? Until she got a clear view of the Fifth Continent, she couldn't feel at ease. She had the feeling that a pair of eyes was watching them all along.
"General Fei Yan, did Father say who would be sent as reinforcements?" Shang Cheng asked hurriedly.
Fei Yan hesitated before replying, "The First Prince, Shang Tianzong."
Shang Cheng's expression changed, turning ugly. With Shang Tianzong here, he would immediately take half the credit for their achievements. His father didn't want him to surpass Shang Tianzong. Damn it.
"Grand General Bu Wu, backup minister Hong Nian, former Grand General of the Expeditionary Army Ge Shan, and deputy headmaster Liu Ling of the Imperial Academy are all on the reinforcement list," Fei Yan said.
Jiangdong Jian was surprised. "Even Deputy Headmaster Liu Ling is coming?"
Shang Cheng's voice was low. "Shang Tianzong must have asked her to help. A deputy headmaster of the Imperial Academy—what a show of