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"Report, Commander! The Sea Clan army is attacking Yan Hai City. Commanders across the region are requesting reinforcements."

In Green Mound City, a soldier was delivering his report inside the palace of the Third Prince, Li Yu.

The Sea Clan attack seemed to have come without warning, but it had actually been planned.

They had likely intended to deal a crushing blow to the cultivation powers of the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty's Eastern Region during the Sword Debate Tournament, then launch a coordinated attack and capture the dynasty's coastal cities in one fell swoop.

This was precisely the opportunity Li Yu had been waiting for. He would certainly send troops to suppress the attack, but not his main force. A few weak units would do, creating the appearance of a desperate struggle.

Then he would send a messenger to the Imperial Capital to report to Li Chen, with the aim of making Li Chen come fight the enemy in person.

You're a Saint Realm Emperor renowned for your prowess in war. Surely you can't refuse to come when your country is in danger?

Once the war against the Sea Clan was over, Li Yu could work with Li Xian to eliminate Li Chen and seize the Imperial Throne.

What Li Yu did not know, however, was that Li Chen was not in the Imperial Capital at all. He was nearby.

Li Yu and Li Xian had laid their plans well, but who could have known Li Chen would refuse to play by their script?

Meanwhile, in the Heavenly Sword Mountains of the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty's Eastern Region...

This was the Piaomiao Immortal Alliance Headquarters, where the masters of the Five Great Sword Sects were warmly entertaining Li Chen.

Even though Qu Zhongxu was the alliance leader, he could only occupy a