Chapter 1273

Yet he never expected that today would be so solemn.

However, after coming to his senses, he understood in his heart.

This was because he had made a mistake, and Yang Jian was disciplining him on Your Majesty's behalf.

Once he understood this point, naturally he did not dare hesitate in the slightest, and one after another took their leave with apologies.

Nevertheless, in his heart he secretly felt relieved — if not for Yang Jian's timely rebuke.

They would most likely have been in for a thorough scolding.

After all, in their eyes, they themselves were Your Majesty's right and left arms.

If they dared act so brazenly even within the army, that would simply be courting death.

And watching the crowd exiting the great hall.

Ximen Wudi slowly lowered himself back into his seat, looking at Yang Jian and Zhuge Kongming kneeling on the ground.

He spoke lightly.

"My dear minister, rise and speak!"

"Thank Your Majesty!"

Upon hearing the words, Yang Jian spoke.

Yet in his eyes, a trace of worry still showed — he did not know how Ximen Wudi would ultimately arrange things.

However, after a moment, the other party spoke.

"Minister Yang, you have done well this time. If not for you, who knows when these alien races would have broken through here!

You have followed me for many years, and have always toiled with great merit. I wish to enfeoff you as Donghua Emperor, to rule over the four seas and eight wildernesses. What does my dear minister think?"

"Thank Your Majesty for your boundless grace. This general will not refuse even ten thousand deaths!"

Upon hearing the words, Yang Jian said excitedly, his eyes even brimming with a trace of tears.

Over these years, although he had been suppressing the common folk of the Great Wilds, he had not even had the chance to see his own father.

Now, he could make his name renowned across the four seas.

How could he not be stirred?

"Good, then I shall leave this matter to you. Remember, do not be careless, and on no account be greedy for merit and rush in recklessly.

The King of the Foreign Lands may not be as simple as you imagine.

However, as long as you act with caution, there should be no problem!"

Ximen Wudi spoke lightly, yet not the slightest expression showed on his face.

"I obey the decree!"

Upon hearing the other's words, Yang Jian replied respectfully.

The next moment, he rose to his feet, preparing to leave.

And just as the other had taken his very first step.

Ximen Wudi's brow furrowed.

"Yang Jian, hear my order — go at once and summon Jiang Ziya and Huang Feihu for me!"

His voice was filled with a chilling intent.

"This general obeys the command!"

Upon hearing the other's words, Yang Jian did not dare delay, and hurriedly answered.

At the same time, he headed toward the door.

And the other civil and military officials, upon seeing the other in such a state, did not dare delay.

All withdrew respectfully, afraid of delaying even a fraction.

After all, Ximen Wudi's temper — they had long heard tell of it.

Since the other had lost his temper now, there must be a reason.

Meanwhile, Yang Jian had also arrived outside the Council Hall.

"Marshal, why have you come!"

"Your Majesty summoned me — has some great matter occurred!"

Yang Jian had only just approached the Council Hall.

A deputy general came forward to greet him and spoke.

"By Your Majesty's sacred decree, I am ordered to have you go at once to where the Guan Yu Army Corps is stationed.

Request them to set out on campaign!"

Upon hearing the other's words, Yang Jian did not hesitate, and spoke directly.

"I obey the command!"

Then, under the deputy general's gaze, he vanished from the spot.

"Boom!"

And just as Yang Jian had only just departed.

The entire great hall began to emit bursts of rumbling — clearly some restriction had been triggered.

"Your Majesty, what has happened!"

Yang Jian had not yet stepped inside the Council Hall when he anxiously shouted.

Yet before his voice had even faded, he saw that the doors of the great hall had already been flung wide open.

And Ximen Wudi walked out from within, a faint killing aura visibly spreading from his body.

Clearly he had been provoked.

"Yang Jian, hear my command. Lead the army north at once.

Slaughter every last one of those alien races!"

Ximen Wudi spoke in a commanding shout.

The next instant, a fierce killing intent swept through the great hall.

Making everyone involuntarily narrow their pupils.

They knew Your Majesty was furious.

And just after Ximen Wudi's order was given.

Yang Jian dared not delay.

"This general obeys!"

Once the words fell, he withdrew.

At this moment, he understood in his heart that the calamity of the alien races might truly have arrived.

And Ximen Wudi, just after the order was given.

Turned his gaze toward Zhuge Kongming.

"Kongming, this great victory is all thanks to you!"

Ximen Wudi said politely.

He was very fond of this Zhuge Liang. Although the man lacked Yang Jian's loyalty, his efficiency in handling affairs was more than sufficient.

"This general dares not accept such praise. If not for Your Majesty this time, how could we have succeeded?

However, if Your Majesty wishes to reward me, it is truly too difficult.

These past days, Your Majesty has bestowed upon me spirit pills and wondrous medicines, all manner of treasures—they've nearly piled up the entire great hall.

My cultivation has improved very quickly.

But lately I've felt my magical power circulating with increasing difficulty. I wonder if Your Majesty could bestow some pills to help me break through this bottleneck!"

Hearing Ximen Wudi's words, Zhuge Kongming could not help but reveal a wronged expression as he spoke.

His natural talent had always been rather poor.

Moreover, having continuously consumed pills these past days, his foundation had grown somewhat unstable.

If he did not work harder, he feared further progress would be difficult.

"Mm, I still have two Dragon-Pattern Pills here. Take them first—may you break through soon!"

Hearing the other's words, Ximen Wudi deliberated for a moment before speaking.

A glint of sharpness flashed in his eyes. These Dragon-Pattern Pills were top-grade immortal pills—even a Jin Xian who consumed them would be reborn.