Chapter 686: Their boss is actually moved! (Seeking subscriptions, seeking

Li Chen has recently been traveling between various countries, and he has long since understood the strength rankings of all the forces on the continent.

If one speaks of the comprehensive national power of the human kingdoms, the May Tian Ce Dynasty and the Yongzhou Empire are undoubtedly super-powers that run neck and neck, like two peaks standing opposite each other, overlooking the masses.

He is now the Emperor of May Tian Ce, holding a mighty army in his hands and wielding power that tilts the Northern Territory; if he could go one step further and bring the Yongzhou Empire under his control as well...

Then, on this vast continent, wouldn't he truly be able to walk sideways?

Just like this current war with the Daluo Dynasty, the reason it has fallen into a stalemate and a war of attrition is precisely because the national power of the Daluo Dynasty cannot be underestimated, firmly ranking in the top five of the continent.

Li Chen has already successively annexed the Xueying Royal Court and the Sasan Dynasty, and both his territory and strength have received a huge boost.

If he could take down the Daluo Dynasty and the Yongzhou Empire as well, then "unifying the world" would no longer be a hollow slogan, but a reality within reach!

The intelligence brought by Carlos was like a giant rock thrown into a calm lake, stirring up huge waves in Li Chen's heart and making him incomparably moved.

However, as an emperor, he must consider things more deeply and further.

Li Chen has seen that old Pope with his own eyes.

His strength is unfathomable and is absolutely at the top level of the current era; this point is beyond doubt.

The Pope is indeed very old, and anyone can see that his lifespan is not long, but according to Li Chen's judgment, his vitality has not yet dried up; he still has at least several years or even over a decade of time.

This is precisely why, although there were undercurrents within the Holy See before, the infighting between the Cardinals was maintained within a certain limit, because they all knew that the old man was still there and his remaining prestige still existed.

Now that the Pope has suddenly "disappeared," the greatest possibility is not that he died of old age, but that he is trapped in some extremely dangerous or bizarre "Heaven-and-Earth Mystical Realm."

Such mystical realms often contain unique laws of heaven and earth; if those who enter cannot satisfy specific conditions, it is highly likely they will never be able to escape.

This speculation made Li Chen's mind active; perhaps he could attempt to find and "rescue" the Pope, using this to exchange for huge benefits, or take the opportunity to do something.

But a huge doubt surfaced along with it: could this be a trap aimed at him? A killing scheme meticulously laid out by the Yongzhou Empire?

Yet, upon careful deliberation, he felt there were many suspicious points.

The biggest internal contradiction of the Yongzhou Empire is the opposition between imperial power and divine power; what is the point of them going to such lengths to trap and kill him, the Emperor of May Tian Ce?

Even if they succeeded, the May Tian Ce Dynasty would at most change an emperor, and national power might be temporarily damaged, but the foundation would not be shaken; it would have no direct benefit to the Yongzhou Empire in resolving its internal contradictions.

Furthermore, if the Pope is truly not there, who in the Yongzhou Empire has the absolute certainty to keep him, Li Chen, behind?

Of course, if the Pope himself set the trap, then the situation would be completely different; with the Pope's strength and control over the Holy See, the trap laid would absolutely be able to threaten Li Chen's life—open spears are easy to dodge, but hidden arrows are hard to guard against.

"This matter is absolutely not simple." Li Chen pondered, his gaze deep.

The informants he has planted within the Holy See are not just Carlos alone; although Carlos is absolutely loyal to him, the information transmitted by others also needs to be cross-verified.

Thinking of this, a figure suddenly flashed through Li Chen's mind: the Emperor of the Yongzhou Empire, Charles!

"If it is Charles playing tricks behind the scenes, then everything makes sense!" A sharp light flashed in Li Chen's eyes. ===== CHAPTER 687 =====