Before they knew it, half a quarter-hour had passed.
Zhang Tao briefly recounted everything, from Great Tang's establishment of the Annam Protectorate, through the reigns of Great Liang and Great Qian, to its eventual fall under the Fire Phoenix Clan's assault.
As a Golden Core cultivator, his understanding of the situation far surpassed that of the Foundation Establishment cultivators whose souls Liu Yu had previously searched.
This gave Liu Yu a clearer understanding of the situation in the Annam Six Provinces.
From his account, which was steeped in strong personal feelings, Liu Yu could tell that the Zhang Household had always wanted to reclaim the Annam Six Provinces.
But the Fire Phoenix Clan was unimaginably powerful, a force comparable to the Sacred Lands. In the great war six thousand years ago, the entire Annam Protectorate, including the Zhang Household, had suffered devastating losses.
Trying to reclaim the Annam Six Provinces with the Zhang Household's strength alone was nothing more than a fool's dream.
Only by relying on Great Qian would they have even a sliver of a chance.
"The current Immortal Emperor of Great Qian has always harbored lofty ambitions. He once expressed a desire to reclaim the Annam Six Provinces."
"But the high and mighty gentlemen at court are busy fighting for power and profit, protecting the vested interests of their lineages. They vehemently oppose any large-scale conflict with the demon race."
By the end, Zhang Tao's voice had grown impassioned, revealing his intense frustration.
"To draw a salary while sitting idle in office like that is indeed infuriating."
Since he needed the man's help, Liu Yu spoke gravely, offering a casual word of agreement.
Inwardly, however, he felt little about the plight of the Annam Protectorate or the Southern Heaven Cultivation World.
Before such overwhelming tides, even Golden