Chapter 688: The Daluo Dynasty's three-step comeback strategy! (Seeking subscriptions

Inside the Imperial Palace of the Daluo Dynasty's Holy Capital, it was a mess.

Upon learning of the humiliation suffered by the ancestor Romanov in the May Tian Ce Imperial Capital—

being left out in the cold for seven days and then mercilessly rejected and driven back by Li Chen as if he were reprimanding a subordinate—the anger that had been accumulating for several days finally erupted completely.

Precious porcelain shards, scattered memorials, and overturned tables were everywhere in the Imperial Study.

"Calm? You all keep telling me to calm down!" Ivan's eyes were blood-red, and he roared at the officials below who were trembling in fear like trapped beasts.

"That Li Chen is riding on my head to shit and piss, humiliating my ancestor, and you still want me to calm down?! Why don't you just be the emperor yourselves?!"

The violent aura of a Sage Realm expert permeated uncontrollably, pressing the officials to the ground, trembling all over, not even daring to breathe, fearing they would become sacrifices under the Emperor's rage.

Anyone could see that Ivan was truly driven mad with anger this time; the dignity of an emperor had been trampled upon again and again, already reaching his bottom line.

Just as the situation was tense, an old and steady figure appeared silently at the entrance of the main hall; it was none other than the ancestor Romanov who had just returned from the south.

He glanced at the chaotic scene inside the hall, his brows furrowed slightly, and he coughed lightly.

As if splashed with a basin of cold water, Ivan's violent aura suddenly stalled.

He could vent his anger on the officials, but in front of the ancestor, he ultimately still retained a bit of awe.

He forcibly suppressed his anger, his voice still carrying irrepressible resentment: "Ancestor! You saw it all? That Li Chen is too bullying! He simply doesn't put my Daluo in his eyes!"

Romanov walked slowly into the hall, his gaze sweeping over the officials, signaling them to withdraw for the time being.

After everyone retreated as if granted an amnesty, he sighed, his voice carrying a trace of exhaustion and helplessness: "Grandson, your anger, the ancestor understands. That Li Chen brat is indeed arrogant and is already an irreconcilable enemy to my Daluo.

But the situation is stronger than the person; now that his May Tian Ce military edge is flourishing and his internal affairs are as solid as a rock, while our country? We have the Xie Ergai rebellion inside and the Wu Ancestor eyeing us from the north; it can be said we are facing enemies on three sides. To completely tear our faces with May Tian Ce at this moment is truly the way to seek death."

Ivan clenched his fists unwillingly, his fingernails sinking deep into his palms: "Then what should we do? Could it be that we really have to follow that bastard Li Chen's demands and go catch Tuoba Zhen and Andrei? This is simply an impossible mission!"

"Hmph," Romanov snorted coldly, a trace of severity flashing in his eyes, "Even if we really did it, do you think Li Chen would let it go? He is just looking for an excuse; this person is ambitious and will absolutely not be satisfied with mere two scapegoats."

The two fell into a brief silence, and the air was filled with oppression and despair.

After a long time, Romanov spoke again, his voice low but carrying decisiveness: "For the current plan, the only way is to cut off the wrist to save the arm, compromise first, and stabilize the most imminent threat."

"Compromise? Compromise with whom?" Ivan raised his head abruptly.

"The Wu Ancestor." Romanov spat out two words, looking at Ivan's instantly ugly complexion, he continued, "I know you are unwilling, but compared to the destruction of the country, what does temporary humiliation count for?

The Wu Ancestor wants a name and status. We will give it to him! According to his requirements, you will issue an edict of self-reproach, take on the blame for provoking border conflicts and framing the loyal Andrei, and then abdicate to the virtuous, passing the throne to one of the princes."

"What?! Abdicate?!" Ivan almost jumped up; this was more uncomfortable than killing him!

"This is the only way to temporarily appease the Wu Ancestor, and perhaps even win him over!" Romanov's tone grew heavier.

"Think about the Yongzhou Empire! Their imperial power and divine power have been separated for hundreds of years, aren't they still a powerful empire? If we continue to be hostile to the Wu Ancestor, I'm afraid even this country will cease to exist! Stabilize the Wu Ancestor, and we can concentrate our energy to deal with other internal and external troubles!" ===== CHAPTER 689 =====