The inner hall fell silent for a time. Just as Dai Tianyu trusted the messenger, Dai Qianyuan likewise trusted Dai Tianyu. As an emperor, he could not possibly use something like this to fool him.
After a long while, Dai Qianyuan sighed with a grave expression.
"Whether it was accidental or man-made, we don't have the time to dwell on that now. I'll hurry to the Xi Lan River first. You all gather as many troops as you can."
"Old ancestor, I've already sent men to transfer the garrisons from Da Da Jia Er and Dong Ha Mo Er. The Imperial Guard in Star Luo City has all been dispatched as well."
"Mm. The situation is urgent. This old man will go on ahead. Think of some countermeasures yourself. Relying on those troops alone definitely won't be enough."
"Yes. Many thanks, old ancestor."
When Dai Tianyu and Zhu Xuanwei heard that the old ancestor had agreed to act, they both let out sighs of relief, and their expressions eased considerably. But the situation had yet to be brought under control, so they did not dare grow careless.
They hurriedly sent people to summon several generals to the main hall.
"The troops near Star Luo City alone definitely won't be able to fully hold back the Beast Tide. Set out at once and head to the Nili Kingdom and the Eureka Duchy to draw troops back to Star Luo City."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The two generals accepted the order and immediately set off, heading for several vassal states farther from Star Luo City, while Dai Tianyu still had his brows tightly furrowed, his fingers tapping the armrest of the throne as if he were considering something.
The Empress clearly understood what her husband was struggling over and spoke to console him.