Was Huo Qubing from the Great Liang?
Upon hearing this, Abaddon's face instantly fell, and he looked as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a dead fly.
He can accept defeat, but he absolutely cannot accept being treated like an idiot and made a fool of. This is more painful than losing a battle, because it is a complete humiliation.
In an instant, his old face turned bright red.
Abaddon could even imagine that when he wanted to join forces with the Great Han to deal with the Great Liang, Lin Yi must have been laughing at him from behind, calling him a fool.
He couldn't help but feel a lingering fear, and said with a self-deprecating laugh, "Ha, I actually wanted to team up with Lin Yi's underhanded methods to deal with Great Liang. There's no way I could succeed! The fact that Lin Yi didn't have his men deceive me is probably the greatest act of kindness he could show!"
If Lin Yi had made Huo Qubing feign cooperation with him and then betray him at the crucial moment, he would have been caught completely off guard.
The fact that he didn't do that is one of the few things that shows his conscience.
"Hmph, have you ever considered the possibility that Lin Yi never took you seriously in the first place?" Just then, a gloomy voice rang in Abaddon's ear, causing his expression to change instantly.
That voice sounds so familiar.
Holy crap!
Abaddon's pupils contracted, and he exclaimed in surprise, "Uncle Wang?"
The person who came was none other than his uncle Adolf, whom he had always wanted to eliminate—the man who controlled half of the military power of the Great West Empire.
But wasn't he on the front lines? How did he end up back at the border?
Abaddon's face instantly darkened, and he said in a deep voice, "Uncle, the Xiling Corridor is so important, it needs you to guard it. Why have you come back?"
He became secretly on guard, glancing subtly behind Adolf. Had the old man returned to fight?
snort!
Adolf glanced at him, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes, and sneered, "Hmph, I know you've always wanted to take back my military power, so why bother with all that roundabout methods?"
This time I'll grant your wish and hand over the entire army to you. Let's see what tricks you have up your sleeve!
ah???
Upon hearing this, not only was Abaddon completely dumbfounded, but even Delin and the others beside him were stunned, thinking they had misheard.
Wasn't Uncle Adolf ambitious and always wanted to control the Great West Empire? Why did he suddenly give up his military power? That's too strange.
"Why?"
Abaddon looked at the scepter so close to his face, his expression complicated, and couldn't help but ask.
Adolf did not answer his question, but instead glanced at Delin and the others.
Abaddon instantly understood and ordered, "You may all leave. Uncle Wang and I have something to discuss. Don't let anyone in!"
He also gave Delin a wink, signaling him to check outside for any signs of trouble, and if so, to take care of them.
"Your subject obeys the decree!" Delin understood and then led a group of guards out.
In an instant, only Adolf and Abaddon remained in the hall, and the atmosphere in the entire hall became heavy.
After a long silence, Adolf spoke.
"I am your father!"
"Puff!"
Abaddon, who was about to hear his reasons, suddenly stumbled and almost fell to the ground.
His face instantly darkened, and he looked at Adolf with hostility, saying in a deep voice, "Uncle, I'll pretend I didn't hear what you just said."
If you think that handing over the army to me means you can do whatever you want, you're dreaming!
That old man is simply outrageous! He actually took advantage of me so much and even dared to call me his father. It's utterly disrespectful.
If he hadn't just summoned the scepter, Abaddon would have stabbed him to death.
Adolf wasn't angry; instead, he said seriously, "I'm not joking. I am your biological father!"
Holy crap!
Abaddon could no longer sit still. He jumped to his feet, grabbed Adolf by the collar, and practically screamed through gritted teeth, " Adolf, you're asking for it!!!"
He was clearly the son of the previous Great West Emperor, yet this guy claimed to be his son; this was simply outrageous.
At that moment, his emotions exploded, and his hair stood on end in anger.
Why?
Why does everyone lie to me? Why do they all treat me like a fool?
Not only did Lin Yi treat him like a fool and make a fool of him, but Adolf even impersonated his father. This was simply unforgivable.
Lifted by Abaddon, Adolf did not struggle at all, but calmly said, "Your Majesty, think carefully. If you were not my biological son, with the military strength I have, how could you possibly succeed to the throne smoothly?"
With just one order from me, not only would your teenage son be killed, but your mother would be too.
But because you are my biological son, and your mother is also my woman..."
puff!
A series of blows left Abaddon unable to stand any longer. He spat out a mouthful of blood and staggered back to his throne.
If he didn't believe Adolf before, he now believes him to the most extent.
"Yes, I was very young at the time, and Adolf held all the military power. Even if he wanted to rebel and become emperor, he wouldn't face any pressure!"
At that moment, he arrived at an utterly absurd conclusion: could he really be Adolf's son?
He found it hard to accept; his mother had gone too far, making him utterly ashamed to face the All Under Heaven.
Adolf seemed to sense his hesitation and said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, I won't tell anyone about this. I'm only bringing it up today because I don't want you to put any more effort into me."
The enemy of the Great West Empire is now the Great Liang, and we must keep a close eye on it, or the consequences will be unimaginable.
Don't worry, I'll help you!
call!
Hearing Adolf's words, Abaddon breathed a sigh of relief. As long as this news didn't get out, his identity would remain untainted.
Moreover, with Adolf's identity, he actually gained a natural ally, which might be a good thing.
At that moment, he actually felt a strange sense of satisfaction, thinking that having another father wasn't so bad after all.
However, he quickly shook his head, dismissing the decadent thought, and said in a deep voice, "We'll talk about this later. I'll send someone to investigate."
The most pressing issue is Lin Yi; his ambitions are so vast that this continent may soon be unable to contain them.
Now that he has military power, Adolf is no longer a threat to him; the only threat is Lin Yi, who dominates the Eastern world.
This guy not only has a strong and well-equipped army, but more importantly, he has enormous ambitions. Given time, he will surely destroy the entire West.
Adolf nodded slightly, then frowned and said, "Indeed, Lin Yi's reign title Zhenwu, which clearly shows his emphasis on military power. He has destroyed several countries in succession, and I'm afraid it will soon be the turn of Great West!"