Chapter 1809

"Transmit the Sect Master's order: the seventy-two branches, thirty-six altars, and one hundred thousand disciples are to see the Dragon-Driving Envoy as if they are seeing the Sect Master himself; none may disobey!"

"Those who violate this order shall suffer the punishment of ten thousand snakes devouring the heart!"

In an instant, the world was shocked.

The name of Gao Yang spread through the surrounding kingdoms with the force of a thunderbolt, striking fear into countless people!

Meanwhile.

Great Chu.

The Imperial Palace.

The Chu Emperor wore a golden dragon robe, his entire being radiating majesty.

Upon hearing the news, he said in disbelief:

"What did you say?"

"That Great Qian Living Yama broke out from the Sudan Desert, swept through the eight tribes of the Xiongnu in Hexi, fought across twelve hundred miles... King Langya is dead, King Zhenyue has surrendered, and even under the sneak attack of the Great Yan elite, two died and one surrendered. Has the land of Hexi changed hands just like that?"

When the Chu Emperor spoke these words, his face was full of disbelief.

In his heart, a monstrous wave surged.

Gao Yang's military record was truly too terrifying; it far exceeded his imagination.

This was equivalent to cutting off one of Helian Cha's arms, causing him to suffer a massive blow to his vitality!

The messenger heard this and his voice rang out, "Reporting to Your Majesty, the news has been confirmed repeatedly; it is indeed true!"

"This time, the Xiongnu have suffered a great fall. The Living Yama can be said to have burned everything, achieving the greatest victory in the history of Great Qian!"

"The news has not only reached our Great Chu, but has spread throughout the world!"

Upon hearing this, the Chu Emperor's pupils suddenly constricted.

He sat on the dragon throne, his eyes flickering uncertainly.

Inside the Imperial Study.

The high officials of Great Chu all felt their scalps go numb.

The head of the hundred officials, the Chancellor of Chu, was also inwardly shocked and found it inconceivable.

The Living Yama's record was even more astonishing than he had imagined!

It was also at this moment.

Outside the hall.

A soldier walked quickly into the hall, knelt on one knee toward the Chu Emperor, and said, "Report!"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, outside the Imperial Palace, someone claiming to be an envoy of the Great Qian Living Yama requests an audience with Your Majesty!"

The Chu Emperor's pupils constricted.

He said in a deep voice, "The Living Yama's envoy?"

"What does he want to do?"

The messenger shook his head, "I do not know for now."

The Chu Emperor's eyes flickered, his expression shifting between light and shadow.

After the first victory in Hexi, he was just about to order the Great Chu diplomatic mission to depart for a marriage alliance with the Xiongnu Prince, when the Living Yama sent a threatening letter.

Do not marry, or the nation will be destroyed!

If it weren't for the Chu Chancellor's strong advice and dissuasion, he would have disregarded the threat and gone his own way.

Now that the land of Hexi had changed hands and the Xiongnu's vitality was severely damaged, the Living Yama didn't even send a letter this time, but sent someone instead. The purpose... was simply self-evident!

"All officials, withdraw for now."

"Send him in!"

The Chu Emperor took a deep breath and spoke.

"Zhao Da of the Duke of State's Prefecture, specifically on the orders of Chancellor Gao, pays respects to the Chu Emperor!"

Zhao Da stepped into the main hall, his voice ringing out.

"Speak, what does that Living Yama want to do?" The Chu Emperor leaned back, speaking indifferently.

Zhao Da smiled and said, "Chancellor Gao wishes for Your Majesty to perform a favor and release the Second Princess and the Young Master."

"For this, Chancellor Gao would be eternally grateful!"

The Chu Emperor was not surprised; a mocking sneer curled his lips as he said indifferently: "This Living Yama is truly thick-skinned. If it weren't for him, how could my Great Chu have suffered so many casualties, leading to such a loss in national strength? With such deep hatred, he still wants me to do him a favor?"

"Doesn't he think this is too ridiculous?"

Zhao Da's expression remained unchanged as he said, "Your Majesty, the Xiongnu have been repeatedly frustrated, and Hexi has been lost. The so-called invincibility and the so-called difficulty are nothing but a joke before Chancellor Gao. The rise of Great Qian is unstoppable!"

"Hexi is lost, and the next step is the Xiongnu Royal Court. If the Royal Court is destroyed, the next step will be the Seven Kingdoms! But who to strike first and who to strike later, there is a distinction, and Chancellor Gao still has a certain power of decision over this..."

Upon hearing this, the Chu Emperor's pupils suddenly constricted.

He gripped the armrests of the dragon throne tightly and said coldly, "Is he threatening me?"

Zhao Da smiled kindly, "It is just a friendly reminder, not a threat."

"The Second Princess and the Young Master are of little use to Your Majesty; you could easily send a palace maid to replace them. The Xiongnu are weak and can barely protect themselves. Wouldn't it be wonderful for Your Majesty to have an extra path of retreat?"

"Chancellor Gao said that if Your Majesty agrees, he can guarantee that if there ever comes a day when Great Qian tramples the Six Kingdoms, he can ensure Chu will not be the first, and he will send Your Majesty a piece of glaze worth ten thousand gold as a gift!"

While speaking.

Zhao Da opened a wooden box, revealing a piece of glaze that was breathtakingly beautiful under the sunlight.

This glaze!

A hint of greed appeared in the Chu Emperor's eyes, and his body even leaned forward slightly.

This piece of glaze alone was worth ten thousand gold!

This was a peerless treasure!

This Living Yama had really invested heavily!

The Chu Emperor's eyes were conflicted, as if weighing the pros and cons.

Zhao Da closed the box and continued.

"If Your Majesty does not agree..."

Zhao Da paused, his smile carrying a murderous aura.

The Chu Emperor narrowed his eyes and said, "If I do not agree, then what?"

"If Your Majesty does not release the Second Princess to return to Qian, Chancellor Gao will surely ensure that three thousand miles of Great Chu's rivers will have black fish bellies and withered rice crops!" ===== CHAPTER 1811 =====