Therefore, in these hundred thousand years, Xia Tianming is still a Celestial Tier Ninth Layer Martial Sovereign. Apart from the spiritual qi being a bit denser, there hasn't been any substantial change.

Xia Feng is the same; a Top Grade Talent doesn't really shine in the Martial Sovereign Realm.

In these hundred thousand years, he only broke through from a Yellow Tier Second Layer Martial Sovereign to a Yellow Tier Ninth Layer Martial Sovereign.

It is only because he possesses ten different Great Dao Rules that he can barely contend with a Profound Tier Martial Sovereign.

Such cultivation progress leaves him quite dissatisfied, but unfortunately, he can only achieve this with his talent; he has no other choice.

And it was precisely today.

It's been exactly twenty days since the four envoys, turned into human swine by the Great Dragon General, were sent to the empire's frontier.

During these twenty days, information has continuously been sent to the Dragon Hall.

Xia Tianming sat on the dragon chair, continuously rubbing his temples, reading one battle report after another, becoming increasingly infuriated.

As the envoys from the Rizhao Empire said, they had been planning to annex the Great Xia Empire all along.

In this month, the Rizhao Empire dispatched ten Martial Sovereigns, attacking from ten different routes, forcing the Great Xia Empire to retreat hundreds of kilometers and lose dozens of cities.

The pressure on the empire is mounting, with many from other empires watching closely. Xia Tianming truly did not expect that he would encounter such a headache soon after taking the throne.

Especially the most recent letter.

The situation in the East Border is extremely urgent, one could even describe it as being in deep water and fire.

The Celestial Martial Grand General of the Rizhao Empire personally led a force of one hundred thousand elite soldiers, defeating the thirty thousand troops led by the Tenth Flying General, Chen Baiyu, from the Lingxiao Pavilion and capturing the giant city of Spirit City in the East Border.

The Celestial Martial Grand General declared that if the Great Xia Empire doesn't hand over Xia Feng, he would flatten the Eastern Continent of the Great Xia Empire within the next three months, leaving countless citizens of the Great Xia Empire homeless and their relatives trampled into minced meat under the iron hooves of the Rizhao Empire!

Such provocation is almost at the breaking point of the Great Xia Empire.

No sovereign of any nation could remain calm in the face of such a provocation.

The fire in Xia Tianming's heart grew more and more inflamed, his anger escalating.

The Rizhao Empire — many years ago, he had already clashed with Martial Sovereigns from over there, had even fought them to the point where they fled in disgrace.

He never thought that within a mere fifty years of his absence, the offensive and defensive positions between the two countries would suddenly reverse!

"I really don't know what kind of summer emperor Xia Tianming, that son of a b****, is! Just a Yellow Tier Fifth Layer Martial Sovereign, yet he dares to provoke at the border of our country like this. Cai Feng, that son of a b****, I think he must be mad!"

He furiously slammed the edge of the imperial chair, the Martial Sovereigns and ministers below all bowed their heads, not daring to meet Xia Tianming's gaze.

"Your Majesty, grant me fifty thousand elite soldiers, and within thirty days, I will definitely bring back Cai Feng's head."

The Grand General of the army, Gu Sha, stepped forward, clasping his fists, actively volunteering.

Logically, this matter should originally be handled by the twenty-four Martial Sovereigns of the Lingxiao Pavilion.

However, the Tenth Flying General, Chen Baiyu, who guarded the Eastern Continent, is merely a Yellow Tier Third Layer Martial Sovereign, and he has now been thoroughly defeated by the Celestial Martial Grand General.

Meanwhile, the other Lingxiao Pavilion Martial Sovereigns also have their territories to guard.

Right after the end of Xia Feng's grand wedding, they quickly returned to their respective territories.

The previous clamor of Long Lin also cast a shadow in their hearts, knowing that the Rizhao Empire could invade at any moment, so they could not let their guard down.

The remaining Martial Sovereigns also have to guard the Imperial Capital.

The Celestial Martial Grand General, speaking bluntly, is also just a Yellow Tier Fifth Layer Martial Sovereign, a rather minor role amongst Martial Sovereigns.

In warfare between nations, battles escalate step by step.

There's no instance where, because you've dispatched a Yellow Tier Martial Sovereign, we immediately send over a Celestial Tier Martial Sovereign to suppress it.

That would no longer be warfare; it would be an irreconcilable conflict between two nations, with the top forces being exhausted, compelling a fight to the death.

That kind of war would be a war of annihilation.

Gu Sha Grand General is a Martial Sovereign within the army, and he is now a Yellow Tier Fifth Layer Martial Sovereign. Facing the same Martial Sovereign within the army, the Celestial Martial Grand General, he is confident of victory.

With Chen Baiyu having been driven away, it was also a correct decision for Gu Sha Grand General to lead five thousand elite soldiers to rush to the rescue.

However, Xia Tianming shook his head, then stood up and looked at Xia Feng.

Xia Feng nodded, then directly stood up from the furthest right imperial chair.

Before the court was held, the grandfather and grandson had already discussed it.

Thus, Xia Feng directly stood up, clasped his fists towards Xia Tianming, and said.

"Emperor Xia, since that Celestial Martial Grand General has expressed his intent to take me, then I shall personally make a trip!"

"The Emperor's son leading the expedition, firstly bolsters our military prestige, and secondly allows us to ignore the provocation of the Rizhao Empire."

"They keep demanding the Great Xia Empire hand over the Emperor's son, as if our Great Xia Empire is a toy in their grasp they can manipulate at will."

"I will let them know what national prestige means!"

"A dragon has reverse scales; touching them elicits anger. As for that Celestial Martial Grand General's dog head, I am determined to take it!"

Each word spoken by Xia Feng was firm and resolute!

The corners of Xia Tianming's lips slightly curled upward, as he looked up at the ministerial group.

"Everyone, with the Emperor's son taking the lead, what do you think?"

The ministers below were initially stunned, then they simultaneously responded.

"The Emperor's son dares to act as he speaks; he is undoubtedly the paragon of our Great Xia Empire!"

"Wishing the Emperor's son a great victory in this battle and a triumphant return!"

The vast majority below had no objections; they were even very pleased with this new Emperor's son who dared to fight for the empire.

The previous Emperor's son, Xia Naiwu, had never once led an expedition.

He was always indulging himself in the Qingxin Hall and planted spies throughout the Imperial Palace, causing unrest among the people.

In such an atmosphere, when could the hearts of the empire's people ever unite?

Even the Lingxiao Pavilion's twenty-four Martial Sovereigns, who answered only to the Emperor Xia, had four Martial Sovereigns diverted to the so-called Emperor's Lineage.

No wonder at that time no one possessed a mindset of family and country.

Though the vast majority agreed, there was one whose expression was filled with resentment.

That was the Gu Sha Grand General.

He had been a Martial Sovereign in the army for a long time, believing his merits were no less than the latter six Flying Generals of the Lingxiao Pavilion.

But unfortunately, the positions were all filled, and he could only wait patiently to move up another level.

Just when he had hoped for a breakthrough, as four of the Lingxiao Pavilion's twenty-four Martial Sovereigns had been killed by Xia Tianming, finally able to see the light break through the clouds.

But the candidate for this expedition was locked as the Emperor's son.

This made Gu Sha Grand General quite helpless; without military merit, when could he be promoted to a Flying General of the Lingxiao Pavilion?

To become a Martial Sovereign specially belonging to Emperor Xia and guarding a region at Lingxiao Pavilion is the dream of all Martial Sovereigns in the army.

Though they also possess strength, their relationship with Emperor Xia still has a gap.

"Gu Sha."

However, at this moment, Xia Tianming seemed to have guessed Gu Sha Grand General's thoughts, his lips curving upward slightly.

"Present, Your Majesty."

Gu Sha Grand General trembled, sensing an opportunity!

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