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Zhu Yingxiong looked at Dai Xiaoyao kneeling before him, his gaze turning distant.
He still remembered how Dai Wuchang had looked exactly like this when he begged for his help in ascending the Imperial Throne all those years ago.
He, too, had been brimming with ambition and lofty ideals.
These two brothers were practically cast from the same mold.
But once a man became emperor, he had far more to consider.
Dai Wuchang was living proof of that now, turning his back on old allies to consolidate his position.
Zhu Yingxiong actually wanted no part in these muddy waters. This was rebellion!
Besides, at Zhu Yingxiong's level, there were no higher honors left for him in the Starfall Kingdom.
To put it bluntly, even if Zhu Yingxiong helped Dai Xiaoyao become emperor, Dai Xiaoyao could offer him nothing.
If they failed, Zhu Yingxiong would pay an enormous price.
Yet this was a matter of survival. As a native of the Starfall Kingdom, he had deep feelings for this land and could not bear to watch his country march toward destruction.
Zhu Yingxiong let out a long sigh and finally reached out to help Dai Xiaoyao to his feet.
"Since you have such resolve, I still have a few old subordinates in the army..."
Dai Xiaoyao was overjoyed to hear this. He knew Zhu Yingxiong had effectively agreed.
The two immediately began plotting, setting their plan to save the Starfall Kingdom in motion.
Dai Wuchang had ruled the Starfall Kingdom for some time and held a firm grip on the court. Rebelling against him would not be easy.
Meanwhile, the man panicking even more than they were was none other than Dai Wuchang, king of the Starfall Kingdom.
With troops from the Eternal Day Empire stationed in his country, he had