Royal Council Chamber.
His Highness Xuan Ling was in the council hall discussing the war in the north with the members of the hastily formed cabinet.
Last night, the Imperial First Army and Second Army were completely annihilated.
The Blue Flame army, numbering in the hundreds of thousands, surged towards the Southern Continent like a river bursting its banks.
In just one night, two border provinces fell to the enemy.
Xuan Ling didn't sleep all night, constantly listening to battle reports from the front lines.
The cabinet argued all night, but still hasn't come up with a reliable solution.
"Your Highness... how about we negotiate peace?"
Suddenly, a member of parliament made a suggestion.
Xuan Ling's face turned ashen. "What did you say before?"
"Whether it's the overall strength of the army or the number of Advanced Martial Artist, we can achieve overwhelming superiority."
"The advantage is in our hands, and now you're telling me we should negotiate peace?"
The senator said with a bitter expression, "Your Highness, the situation has changed too quickly."
"Our Level Nine Martial Artist and the vast majority of our Advanced Martial Artist have all gone to Torch City to deal with the sudden outbreak of the Tide."
"One should press on with one's might, but the momentum will wane on the second attempt, and be exhausted on the third."
" The Blue Flame Army is advancing with unstoppable momentum; the morale of the troops at the front lines has collapsed, and they are powerless to stop it."
"It will take at least three days for the inland provinces to mobilize and assemble a large army."
"By then, the Tide will have ended, and Level Nine Martial Artist and Advanced Martial Artist will be able to return to defend."
Another legislator chimed in, "That's right, what we need now is time."
"If we can buy three days of time, and wait for the Torch City reinforcements to return, it will be the end for the Blue Flame People."
"It's not that Your Highness is actually going to negotiate, we just need to buy time."
Xuan Ling sneered, "Do you think the Blue Flame People are all fools?"
"Two members of their delegation died in the palace recently, and I personally refused to negotiate."
"Their Great Sage is still imprisoned in the palace. Do you really think the Blue Flame People will negotiate with us now that they are advancing with unstoppable momentum?"
The council chamber Soundlessness instantly.
"Your Highness, the foreign tribes have launched a coordinated attack from within and without; the gates of the capital have been breached, and they are now heading straight for the palace!"
The assistant secretary hurriedly knocked on the door and entered the meeting room, delivering news that felt like a bolt from the blue.
The lawmakers panicked.
Whether it was the defeat on the northern front or the Tide in Torch City, they remained calm and composed.
In contrast, the fact that a weak foreign tribe had breached the capital made them no longer calm, because the foreign tribe was actually in the capital.
The senator shouted, "Where are the Imperial Guard?"
"Kill all those traitors and rebels!"
The secretary replied, "There are too many foreigners, especially Advanced Martial Artist. Even the Imperial Guard can't stop them. They'll be besieging the palace soon."
The councilors started arguing amongst themselves.
"Quickly, get His Highness the Duke to make a move; he is Level Nine Martial Artist."
"Don't you want us to die fast enough? Without His Highness the Duke guarding the Great Sage, guess who the Great Sage will kill first when he comes out?"
"Nothing will work, nothing will work, are we just waiting to die?"
"How about... peace talks?"
"It's all too coincidental. The Tide is erupting, and all the high-level combat forces on the ground are defending against Tide in Torch City. They just had to choose this moment to rebel."
"..."
Xuan Ling let the crowd argue.
He stood by the window with his hands behind his back, listening to the approaching explosions, while a voice in his mind kept whispering.
What are you waiting for?
This is a great opportunity for you to showcase your talents.
"If Emperor Shang could do it, so can you."
"Let those lowly commoners and those disobedient councilors and Advanced Martial Artist see for themselves that you are the true savior of the empire!"
Xuan Ling's lips slowly curved upwards.
He spread his arms wide, and the morning sunlight cast a long shadow on his body.
"Yes, I am the savior!"
Xuan Ling's loud shout brought the council hall to a sudden silence.
Looking at the slightly deranged Crown Prince, the councilors exchanged glances.
Has this person gone mad?
Xuan Ling flicked his sleeves.
"Go to the forbidden area."
The councilors' eyes widened immediately.
Someone quickly said, "Your Highness, this is too dangerous. Should we inform the Duke first?"
Xuan Ling looked at him coldly. "If the First Emperor Shang could do it, why can't I?"
"Or do you think I'm a good-for-nothing?"
The man quickly lowered his head. "I wouldn't dare."
Xuan Ling declared loudly, "These mere foreign rebels are no match for me."
After saying this, he left the chamber alone, leaving the members of Congress looking at each other in bewilderment.
Minecraft?
Qin Ze suddenly realized why the Fifth Prince had summoned him to the Maka Race.
The Fifth Prince nodded. "I personally enjoy studying the customs and traditions of different ethnic groups."
"After cultivating for so many days, today will be a day of rest."
Qin Ze: "Even if we talked for a whole day and night, we still wouldn't finish."
Fifth Prince: "Let's start with the things happening around you."
Do you have any siblings? How are your parents' health?
Qin Ze said calmly, "This has nothing to do with local customs and traditions."
Brother Devour said in the Local Area Network, "He wasn't satisfied with just pretending to be the Fifth Prince, and wants to seamlessly switch roles with you."
The Dharma King said, "You have audacity beyond measure; you've already courted death."
Giant Overlord: "Should we charge at him now?"
Thousand Faces pleaded impatiently, "Please, please lead the brothers to charge one more time!"
The Mist Lord said nervously, "It's too early. Let the Great Sage make the first move."
"The nail that sticks out gets hammered down. We're not Blue Flame People, there's no need for us to stand up for them."
The Fifth Prince then said, "How can everyday family matters not be considered part of local customs and traditions?"
Qin Ze smiled slightly, "Since Your Highness wishes to hear, I will give a brief explanation."
I lost both my parents when I was young, and I have six older brothers. My grandfather raised us all.
"All six of my brothers are extraordinary individuals. The eldest brother possesses immense strength, the second brother has eyes that can see a thousand miles, the Third Brother has ears that can hear the wind..."
"Our neighbors are a very mean-spirited couple, especially the woman. She's quite pretty, but she's a vicious person who always bullies my brother..."
"Until one day a few months ago, my older brother suddenly awakened his Dou Qi..."
The fifth prince listened, completely absorbed.
Even Gong Shangyu kept a close eye on Qin Ze, afraid of missing any part of the plot.
The clones laughed so hard they were doubled over.
"Are you taking advantage of people because they've never seen Calabash Brothers?"
Qin Ze spoke at length, and the Fifth Prince didn't even have a chance to interject.
More than an hour later, Qin Ze finished up the work briefly.
My neighbor, a woman from another race, imprisoned my six brothers.
"But I won't give up. One day, I will take back everything I've lost!"
The Fifth Prince clapped his hands. "What a fascinating story! I never imagined Mr. Qin had such a fascinating past."
Bang--
The explosion was very close, right outside the garden.
Hearing the commotion, the guards standing nearby rushed to the door, followed by the sounds of a fierce fight.
Ten minutes later, everything returned to calm.
The Fifth Prince said calmly, "It seems we'll have to talk another day."
Several foreigners rushed into the garden, blocked all the entrances and exits, and stared menacingly at the Fifth Prince.
"Found you, you imposter!" Zhan Li then appeared, her anger blazing as she looked at the Fifth Prince: "Today, I will take back everything I've lost!"