To unite the Southern Region—those four words were usually nothing more than lip service. Who would actually dare put them into action?
And yet Su Tao, that reckless fool, had really gone and done it.
How did he dare?
How could he dare?
Was he not afraid of bringing about his dynasty's destruction?
The Heavenly Crane Imperial Dynasty and the entire Black River had been wiped out only because that monster moved too quickly, leaving the other dynasties no time to react. Some had not even received the news.
After all, all of this had happened within a single day.
One day—how terrifying was that?
But now...
"Su Tao, Su Tao. The entire Southern Region has been as still as a stagnant pool all these years. Since you want to start a war, how could I refuse to join in?"
"Since ancient times, north and south have coveted one another, but with Black River acting as the shit-stirring stick, everyone had remained at peace."
"But now that you've muddied the waters, I'll make them murkier still. Perhaps this may be an opportunity."
The middle-aged man tossed the tattered map to the floor, a smile curling at his lips.
The entire Southern Region had been peaceful for far too long.
Since you, Su Tao, did not want peace, then I would add more fuel to the fire.
Chaos was good. Chaos was exactly what they needed.
"Men, invite the other Ice Emperors, Fire Emperors, and Thunder Emperors to my palace to discuss matters."
"Tell them this is a monumental upheaval unseen in ten thousand years. If they do not come, they will regret it for the rest of their lives."
With a wave of the middle-aged man's hand, one of the ministers standing below immediately turned and departed.
"Your Majesty, since