Chapter 651: Outrageous Great Wu

Lin Luochen had also considered seeking help from the Sect, but she, who had returned to Zhongzhou for a long time, naturally did not know the current situation of the Dao Yi Sect.

In her view, the Dao Yi Sect, though strong in Dongzhou, could not match the Zhongzhou dynasty.

She did not want to bring a disaster upon the Sect because of herself.

However, just as Lin Luochen was about to bear everything herself, inside the Tang Family Fort, Hong Zun had already invited Tang Yao, hoping the Tang family could investigate the situation of the Great Wu Empire.

"Fourth Martial Sister must have encountered something; otherwise it would be impossible to suddenly sever the master-disciple relationship."

Xu Jie, his face bruised and swollen, rubbed his face and said wisely.

But before he could finish speaking, Hong Zun interrupted him.

"I don't know? Wanting you to say more, you rebellious disciple, it's not because of you."

"I............"

"You're angry at Fourth Martial Sister, blaming me for what? Making it seem like I did it."

However, Hong Zun now has no mood to chitchat with Xu Jie; what he cares most about is what happened to Lin Luochen over there.

But upon hearing the words "Great Wu Empire," Tang Yao's expression turned somewhat strange.

"Is the senior's disciple the Great Wu Empire's eldest princess?"

"What's the problem?"

Looking at Tang Yao's strange expression, Hong Zun asked curiously.

"Well... how to put it, the Great Wu Empire is very strange; it's famous in Zhongzhou."

"Explain in detail."

The Great Wu Empire's strength in Zhongzhou is not bad; although there is no great emperor ruling, domestically there are the Four Great Families, each possessing a Cultivation: Great Saint.

However, success also comes from the Four Great Families, failure also comes from the Four Great Families.

Since the founding of the state, the Four Great Families have firmly controlled everything of the Great Wu Empire, while the imperial family is more like a puppet of the Four Great Families.

The ruler of a country is merely a puppet pushed into place; this alone is already quite bizarre.

What's even more bizarre is that, due to the Four Great Families' control, the Great Wu Empire outwardly does not at all live up to its name of venerating martial prowess.

On the contrary, the Great Wu Empire's outward attitude has always been submissive and compliant.

Moreover, their favorite method is marriage alliances.

Of course, it's not members of the Four Great Families who marry; it's the imperial family's princesses and princes who engage in marriage alliances.

Using imperial family members for marriage alliances, the Four Great Families naturally feel no regret; moreover, subduing the enemy without battle—that is perfect.

"Can even princes engage in marriage alliances?"

Listening to Tang Yao's account, Xu Jie and the others beside him were dumbfounded.

They had only heard of princesses engaging in marriage alliances, and had never heard of princes being able to do so.

"That's not even the worst; the most absurd is that the Great Wu Empire once sent an emperor off to a marriage alliance, giving him the title of Retired Emperor in name, but immediately the Four Great Families installed a new emperor."

"The emperor was taken for a marriage alliance?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Jie and the others widened their eyes, gaining much knowledge; truly, they had broadened their horizons—the Great Wu Empire really is bizarre.

Having said this, Tang Yao gave Hong Zun a somewhat strange look.

"So since the senior's disciple is the Great Wu Empire's princess, she is most likely going to................"

"Marriage alliance?"

Hong Zun said through gritted teeth; hearing this, Tang Yao silently nodded, and besides this he could think of no other reason.

Upon hearing this, the faces of Hong Zun and his disciples turned extremely grim; damn it, the Great Wu Empire actually wants to use the Fourth Martial Sister for a marriage alliance?

"Master, deal with that damn Four Great Families and rescue the Fourth Martial Sister."

Zhao Zhengping said without hesitation, "No matter what, we cannot just watch the Fourth Martial Sister jump into the fire pit."

Hong Zun shared this view, but he still said in a low voice.

"Please have the head of the Tang family investigate the Great Wu Empire's situation as soon as possible, preferably in detail."

"Good."

Regarding this, Tang Yao did not refuse.

Afterwards, Hong Zun turned his head to look at Zhao Zhengping and the others.

"I still need to discuss this matter with the Senior Brother."

After arranging matters, Hong Zun immediately sought out Qi Xiong and the others, including Ye Zhangqing who was also present.

He recounted the matter of Lin Luochen and the Great Wu Empire, expressing his desire to go rescue her.

In response, everyone marveled at the Great Wu Empire's bizarreness and also agreed with Hong Zun's decision.

On the surface, the Great Wu Empire has four Cultivation: Great Saint, but the present Dao Yi Sect does not fear it.

Times have changed; the present Dao Yi Sect is no longer what it once was.

Moreover, given the Dao Yi Sect's longstanding character of protecting its own, rescue is definitely necessary.

"Then let's wait for Tang Yao to gather clear information about the Great Wu Empire, and then we will set out."

"Good."

Qi Xiong simply said.

Tang Yao's actions are swift; mainly, this is not a secret, so wanting to investigate clearly is not a difficult matter.

Just one day later, Tang Yao brought back the news.

As he had previously guessed, Lin Luochen was indeed arranged to undergo a marriage alliance.

The target is a foolish prince of the Great Yuan Empire.

The cause of the incident was friction between the Great Yuan Empire and the Great Wu Empire on the border, after which the Great Yuan Empire declared it would attack the Great Wu.

Upon learning this, the Four Great Families' first reaction was to yield, and then arrange a marriage alliance.

And now, the Dawu Empire's new emperor has only been on the throne for less than five years; before the four great families, he naturally has no say.

Moreover, the new emperor is young and heirless; Lin Luochen, as his sister, naturally became the best candidate for a marriage alliance.

It is said that in three days, Lin Luochen will be sent to the Dayuan Empire.

After hearing the news that Tang Yao had gathered, Xu Jie looked as if he had suddenly understood.

"No wonder; when the fourth junior sister received the message from Zhongzhou earlier, she rushed off to Zhongzhou in a hurry—back then it must have been when her older brother ascended the throne."

"Ascending the throne? Pah, he's nothing but a pawn completely controlled by others."

The emperor of the Dawu Empire absolutely has no worth whatsoever; he's entirely just a mascot.

"Since the matter is already clear, let's set out to rescue them."

Qi Xiong had no hesitation; he immediately slapped the table and said.

Hearing that, Tang Yao stared in surprise—really, we're going to rescue them? But then wouldn't we be offending both the Dawu and Dayuan dynasties at once?

These two dynasties, Dawu is still manageable, but the Dayuan Empire's strength is truly formidable.

On the surface there are more than eight Cultivation: Great Saint experts; who knows how many are hidden in the dark, and on the Dawu side, the strength of the four great families is not to be underestimated either.

Is that it then—just decided like that? No need to think it over?

Tang Yao really didn't expect the Dao Yi Sect to be so bold—just for a disciple, they say they'll do it and do it.

"What's with that expression?"

Noticing Tang Yao's complexion, Mo Yun said.

"No, I'm just wondering if we might be acting too rashly? The strength of Dawu and Dayuan............"

"We haven't even asked the Tang family to act—why are you in such a hurry?"

"Junior, I don't mean it that way; the Tang family naturally follows the lead of the supreme sect, but I feel we should perhaps make a plan—at the very least, we should also win over a few of the holy land's seniors."

In Tang Yao's view, Li Zhengqing and his companions are currently at the Tang family's place, and their relationship with the Dao Yi Sect seems not bad either—especially their fondness for Ye Zhangqing's cooking, which they can't put down.

If we could obtain the support of the Yunluo Holy Land by speaking up, wouldn't that be better?