In the Prince’s manor, everyone exchanged glances, unsure of what to do. The demise of Prince Guangling had a profound impact on them.
“Quickly, inform the Imperial City that the White Dragon Dynasty is attacking.”
A white-haired elder spoke, his heart filled with agitation. Things had reached a point beyond control, with even Prince Guangling meeting a tragic end.
The others nodded in agreement, not daring to delay.
Outside the Prince’s manor, Lu Fan reunited with Linglong, and they prepared to merge with the White Dragon Dynasty’s army. With the only brother of the Nine Heavens Emperor killed, it served as a significant deterrent to the entire Nine Heavens Dynasty.
Even the sects of the Nine Heavens Dynasty would likely hesitate to assist the Nine Heavens Dynasty.
At this very moment, in many other cities, city lords were being assassinated one after another, with flames engulfing the cities, instantly sending shockwaves through the Nine Heavens Dynasty.
Overnight, a hundred city lords met their demise, which was a tremendous blow to the entire Nine Heavens Dynasty.
Most importantly, this would inevitably lead to widespread public unrest and endless trouble.
As the news spread, many powerful figures within the Nine Heavens Dynasty sealed their mountain gates, forbidding anyone from entering or leaving.
This was a chaotic era, and at this juncture, it portended the fall of a nation. Naturally, they had to preserve their strength.
Sects were different from imperial powers. If they had never received any favor from the dynasty, they would not easily dispatch their experts to aid it.
At the border of the Nine Heavens Dynasty, Emperor Long arrived with many experts, and Lu Fan and the others converged there.
The Divine Dragon Palace Master and a hundred Venerables were all unharmed, while the city lords of the Nine Heavens Dynasty had all perished.
More importantly, the Nine Heavens Dynasty was now in complete chaos, making this the best time to deal with them.
However, they were aware that all of this was due to Lu Fan; otherwise, it would not have been so easy.
“My son-in-law, you are the greatest contributor for leading the charge to kill the city lords!”
Emperor Long exclaimed, “This has thrown the Nine Heavens Dynasty into chaos, presenting the best opportunity to seize it!”
“While that is true, we must still proceed with caution!”
Lu Fan stated, “After all, we only have one chance. If we miss this opportunity, it will lead to endless trouble!”
“That is naturally the case!”
Emperor Long nodded slightly, naturally agreeing with Lu Fan’s words.
Meanwhile, within the Imperial City of the Nine Heavens Dynasty, the Nine Heavens Emperor, upon learning of the deaths of a hundred city lords and even Prince Guangling, was filled with grief and anger.
As the Emperor of the Nine Heavens Dynasty, how could he tolerate such events?
After all, this was a matter of great importance to the Nine Heavens Dynasty.
“My Lord, what should we do now?”
Grand Tutor Wen asked, appearing haggard. He had narrowly escaped death in the battle of Tianxian City, never expecting that the White Dragon Dynasty would dare to attack the Nine Heavens Dynasty.
“What can be done now that it has come to this!”
The Nine Heavens Emperor said coldly, “Rally everyone and strike at the White Dragon Dynasty!”
“The situation is lost. If we attack now, the Nine Heavens Dynasty will face utter destruction!”
Grand Tutor Wen repeatedly urged, “I implore my Lord to reconsider!”
“If that is the case, then tell me what I should do?”
The Nine Heavens Emperor frowned, showing his displeasure. As the Emperor of the Nine Heavens Dynasty, when had he ever suffered such humiliation?
“Cede territory. Only by doing so can we pacify the White Dragon Dynasty’s anger!”
Grand Tutor Wen stated directly, “Otherwise, if a real war breaks out, the Nine Heavens Dynasty has no chance of victory. My Lord must understand that the Nine Heavens Dynasty’s resources are depleted, and we no longer possess powerful fighting forces!”
“Cede territory?” The Nine Heavens Emperor sneered, “When has our dignified Nine Heavens Dynasty ever done something so spineless?”
“My Lord, this is the best option now!”
Grand Tutor Wen pleaded, emphasizing that the White Dragon Dynasty was ascendant, and resisting them at this time would risk national annihilation.
“There is no need to say more!”
The Nine Heavens Emperor waved his hand, unconcerned. In his view, the Nine Heavens Dynasty would never do such a thing.
Grand Tutor Wen was also helpless. He knew that no matter what he said now, it would likely be futile.
“Report! Bad news, the White Dragon Dynasty’s army is here, they have stormed through the cities and will likely reach the Imperial City soon!”
A soldier reported, his demeanor somewhat panicked. Such events would never have occurred in the Nine Heavens Dynasty before, but now it seemed to be in disarray.
“There were defending generals in every city. Why are they so quickly breaking into the Imperial City?”
Grand Tutor Wen frowned and looked at the soldier, clearly confused.
“A hundred city lords died. Many generals, fearing for their lives, abandoned their armor and fled. Now, no one is defending the cities!” the soldier replied.
If others were to learn of this, they would be utterly shocked and could never have imagined things would turn out this way.
The once prosperous Nine Heavens Dynasty was now utterly defeated.
“Could it be that heaven itself wishes to destroy my dynasty!”
The Nine Heavens Emperor roared at the sky, filled with indignation. The Nine Heavens Dynasty had been so powerful before, but now it had declined in a single day, unable to rise again.
“Go, all of you, leave!”
The Nine Heavens Emperor chuckled bitterly, “It is enough for me to defend the Imperial City alone.”
“We are subjects of the Nine Heavens Dynasty, how can we easily leave!”
Grand Tutor Wen clasped his hands and said, “We must fight them to the death, show no mercy!”
In response to these words, the Nine Heavens Emperor shook his head, “It has come to this, why must we sacrifice our lives? You should leave sooner. The defeat is already decided.”
“There are countless sects within our Nine Heavens Dynasty. As long as the dynasty does not give up, they will surely rally to the cause.”
Grand Tutor Wen spoke again, “I implore the Emperor to make a decision.”
“It has reached this point, and there is no room for salvage.”
The Nine Heavens Emperor shook his head, “I have failed the ancestors. Your continued allegiance to me is now meaningless!”
Seeing the Nine Heavens Emperor’s despair, the many generals stood by, at a loss. They were loyal to the entire Nine Heavens Dynasty, but if even the Emperor had no will to fight, what could they do?
“To be the monarch of the Nine Heavens Dynasty, yet to be so incompetent!”
At this sudden moment, an ancient voice echoed within the Imperial City. From the depths of the palace, a white-haired old man strode forth. The aura emanating from him was enough to crush everyone present, and even the Nine Heavens Emperor felt immense pressure.
“Who are you?”
The Nine Heavens Emperor exclaimed in shock and dread, unaware of such a powerful figure hidden in the depths of the palace.
“You call this your descendant? I am the Royal Ancestor. You don’t even recognize me?” the ancestor’s voice was cold, filled with dissatisfaction towards the Nine Heavens Emperor.
“Royal Ancestor?”
The Nine Heavens Emperor was stunned, realizing that the old man before him bore a striking resemblance to a portrait in the ancestral hall, being the founder of the Nine Heavens Dynasty, who possessed immense power in his early years.