[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme":3,"chapter-pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-247":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Pursued by the Top Grade Saintess after Engagement Annulled",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1391276,1845,"Chapter 247 - 245: Taking the Initiative; The Demoralized Great Chu Empire","pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-247",247,"\u003Cp>Today, there was only a private discussion with past Emperors Xia, and no official announcement of this matter was made to the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early the next day, Xia Feng dressed neatly and stood beside Xia Naiwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, the Emperor’s Son would also attend court with Emperor Xia, but Xia Feng’s situation was rather special.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially this month, he had basically not attended the court meetings at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Xia Feng had just created such a brilliant historical achievement two days before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ministers below gazed at Xia Feng with admiration and reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mouth twitched slightly as he was stared at by so many men with burning eyes, feeling uncomfortable even though he knew they meant no harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it wasn’t for the subtle and dense Power of Faith coming along with those gazes, he probably would have turned and left long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above, Xia Naiwen coughed lightly, and the ministers instantly shifted their gazes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Naiwen smiled, \"You all know what happened a few days ago, don’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are two main things to talk about at today’s court meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One is the outstanding achievements my son has accomplished, which even previous Emperors Xia rarely managed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the face of crisis, he risked his life for the people of the Empire, confronting the Martial God with his Demigod Realm, and successfully killed the Martial God.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In speaking of this, even Xia Naiwen, who usually took things lightly, now had a slightly flushed complexion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice involuntarily rose slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng felt his face burning, but the ministers below were stirred with passion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Xia Naiwen shifted the topic: \"I have already decided to erect statues of the Emperor’s Son in every city, so everyone knows that the Emperor’s Son will protect the Empire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng felt even more embarrassed hearing this, but since it would also make it easier for him to absorb Power of Faith from all over, he did not refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once this matter was settled, Xia Naiwen put away his previous boastful demeanor and became much more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ministers who were familiar with Xia Naiwen knew that he was about to discuss serious matters, and their expressions also became much more solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s one other matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the Emperor’s Son resisted the Martial God in the Great Xia Mountain Range, the Martial Sovereigns of all major empires turned their attention here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their action perceives our Great Xia as weak!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s an insult!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s an invasion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ministers showed a bit of confusion, not understanding what Emperor Xia intended to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, if a Martial God appeared here, it wouldn’t be unreasonable for other countries to be curious and want to see the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although those countries may have harbored malicious thoughts, hoping Xia Feng would die at the hands of the Martial God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he didn’t die, it would be best if the Martial God took him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the Great Xia Empire with these two War Gods, they naturally preferred to see the Great Xia Empire without Xia Tianming and Xia Feng as its major supports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Xia Feng were to die in battle, and the Martial God vented his anger by destroying the capital of Great Xia with a single strike, these people might even laugh in their sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the outcome was contrary to their expectations, as Xia Feng actually survived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He coughed lightly, interrupting Xia Naiwen’s intended war pep talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked at him, his voice was not loud, but it was firm and decisive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If people don’t offend me, I won’t offend them. Since they’ve blatantly plotted against Great Xia, shouldn’t we reciprocate to avoid disappointing them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he said this, a hint of killing intent flickered in his eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ministers below were all taken aback by him, seemingly not understanding his intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng chuckled lightly and uttered the same phrase he had told past Emperors Xia yesterday: \"I want the Celestial Essence Continent to have only one voice, and that is the voice of Great Xia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even someday, the Martial Gods of the Divine Domain will have no qualification to interfere in the affairs of Great Xia!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept across the ministers below like a sharp blade: \"Does anyone have any objections?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one spoke up; no one dared to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Gu Sha Grand General was the first to step forward: \"The Emperor’s Son is mighty, and the Great Xia Empire is invincible in every battle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Hongyu also chimed in boldly: \"Great Xia is mighty, and will unify the Celestial Essence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the ministers below also began to shout in accord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they could truly unify the Celestial Essence... then they would also be seen as pioneers in posterity, leaving a significant mark in history!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng chuckled softly: \"Aside from Great Xia and the already destroyed Rizhao on the Eastern Continent, there remains a Great Chu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this battle, I will still lead personally. Which generals are willing to join me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Sha Grand General was the first to speak: \"I am willing to follow the Emperor’s Son to war!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Chen Hongyu quickly echoed: \"I too am willing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng’s eyes held a touch of amusement, as these two generals, who fought alongside him in the Battle of Rizhao, were considered his close confidants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a matter that could become a part of historical legacy naturally required the presence of his trusted confidants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, of the twenty-four Martial Sovereigns of Lingxiao Pavilion, other than those guarding the major cities, the remaining all wanted to follow the Emperor’s Son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng didn’t choose them all, opting instead to pick a few Martial Sovereigns selectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he had reached the Demigod level, participating in wars between empires was a bit like an adult bullying a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as long as he was in the army, he could stabilize morale, leaving the soldiers without any worries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the unwritten rule was that it was not explicitly prohibited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Great Xia truly showed signs of defeat, Xia Feng certainly wouldn’t stand by idly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This principle was understood by the soldiers of Great Xia, and by soldiers of other countries as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, upon hearing that Great Xia would attack Great Chu three days later, every empire on the continent was somewhat shaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most fear-stricken was Great Chu, which was to face Great Xia first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor Chu’s complexion turned grim upon hearing this news, and he immediately summoned all the ministers and generals to devise a defense strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, among the over a hundred ministers at court, and nearly a hundred generals, no one dared to accept the challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several civil servants even submitted memorials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, Great Xia advances with unstoppable force. We should surrender the nation, and in doing so, become the first vassal state of Great Xia, possibly sharing in their prosperity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor Chu angrily grabbed the teacup beside him and smashed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the sound of shattering porcelain, the civil servant knelt to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor Chu’s voice was cold: \"Great Chu has no precedent for surrendering without a fight! Utter such nonsense again, and you won’t need your head any longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The civil servant kowtowed to the ground, looking at the shattered teacup, listening to Emperor Chu’s icy voice brimming with suppressed fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hesitating repeatedly, he spoke again: \"I, your servant...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I plead with my life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty! The war wounds the very foundations of Great Chu, while Great Xia’s power is unstoppable. To act rashly will only harm the lives of the subjects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I urge Your Majesty to reconsider!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor Chu’s face flushed red with frustration, appearing as if he was infuriated, suddenly shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guards! Drag out this alarmist rouge and execute him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! Quarter him with horses!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The civil servant’s expression was filled with despair, yet before the attendants could drag him away, he stood and shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I plead with my life! Please, Your Majesty, reconsider!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1324,"2026-06-05T22:57:42.809Z",1,"novelbin.me","156bd65cbc8b9e1e8cfa1c276ae994416817a21a224179727fda0fa50bebfa75","pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-248","pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-246",634,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-cover.jpg"]