Soon, everyone began to get used to the days without Xia Tianming.

Just when Xia Feng thought the days would pass blandly, news arrived from the Rizhao Empire, crushing their spirits.

Perhaps Xia Tianming's breakthrough to Martial God previously disturbed the Heavenly Dao, allowing Yun Zhonghe, the first Cyan Emperor of the Rizhao Empire, to seize the opportunity for his breakthrough.

Just the day before yesterday, when Yun Zhonghe sensed a bottleneck, he immediately announced he would attempt a breakthrough to Martial God the day after tomorrow.

If he succeeded, he would march on the Imperial Capital of the Great Xia Empire the next day, demanding the entire empire be surrendered!

This morning, a messenger from the Rizhao Empire arrogantly arrived at the Great Xia Empire, demanding not only the return of previous compensations but also insisting that starting tomorrow, all citizens of the Great Xia Empire must wear Rizhao Empire's attire and adopt their customs!

This was more than arrogance; it was like a brazen slap to the face of the Great Xia Empire.

Yet this slap truly intimidated people.

If Yun Zhonghe breaks through to Demigod and comes to the Great Xia Empire immediately, without Xia Tianming, who can stop this terrifying monster?

"Is the heavens truly bent on destroying my Great Xia Empire?"

Upon hearing the news, Xia Qingyang gave a bitter smile.

It was one blow after another, and he knew for sure that the Rizhao Empire's defenses must be tightly knit, with all past Cyan Emperors coming out to protect him.

Various Emperor Level Arrays were operating, and the army had been redirected to their Imperial Capital.

They might even be looking forward to the Great Xia Empire attacking at this time, saving Yun Zhonghe the trouble after his breakthrough.

"Ancestor, what should we do? The messenger said if we don't comply, everyone in the Imperial Capital will be annihilated on the day Yun Zhonghe ascends to godhood."

Xia Naiwen was worried, having just sat on the throne of Emperor Xia for a few days and already facing such threats.

Xia Qingyang lowered his head in silence, and other former Emperors of Xia showed expressions of fear.

"If he truly becomes a Demigod, I'm afraid no one can stop him; otherwise, we might as well..."

The twelfth Emperor Xia had the country and its people at heart, unwilling to see the citizens of the Imperial Capital slaughtered.

"How could we? Change into their Rizhao Empire attire and adopt their customs?" Xia Haiwei angrily said, "Why don't they ask us to worship the ancestors of the Rizhao Empire too!"

"To hell with them! I'll set out right now, and see if I can't chop him into pieces during his breakthrough tomorrow!"

The hot-tempered Xia Haiwei could no longer restrain himself and shouted angrily, "After all, I've only got a few thousand years left to live; I might as well burn my Essence Blood and blow myself up in the Rizhao Empire Imperial Capital!"

Most of the Xia Emperors remained silent.

This was indeed a perilous trap laid by the Cyan Emperor.

He intended to vex everyone before ascending, paving the way for the war of destruction to follow.

If unsuccessful, these actions of the Great Xia Empire would surely become a laughingstock among all empires.

But if successful, it would mean the Great Xia Empire's immediate submission, sparing him from attacking personally, yet surrendering their heritage was something no one was willing to do.

"Gentlemen, don't be anxious; we don't have to pay heed to them. This time, his breakthrough will definitely fail."

As Xia Haiwei was about to soar into the sky again, Xia Feng stood out and spoke.

When he spoke, everyone's eyes immediately focused on him.

"Xia Feng, are you serious?" Xia Haiwei raised an eyebrow upon hearing it and flashed beside Xia Feng, "Do you have a way?"

"Yes." Xia Feng nodded.

"But it's a Martial God breakthrough. You're just an Earth Tier Eighth Layer Martial Sovereign now; how can you do it?" Xia Qingyang gave a bitter smile, seemingly unconvinced by Xia Feng's words.

"Just trust me, elders. After all, I watched my grandfather breakthrough, and I know much more about the Divine Tribulation than Yun Zhonghe does."

Xia Feng's face remained stoic.

With his words, the ancestors of the Great Xia Empire exchanged glances.

"Are you going to the Rizhao Empire to interfere? Need anything?"

The rough-voiced Xia Haiwei thought Xia Feng might be going to the Rizhao Empire to carry out a plan and immediately asked.

"Just get me a portrait of Yun Zhonghe." Xia Feng smiled without explaining further.

"We've got no choice, might as well try it out like a desperate gamble." The tenth Emperor Xia shook his head and ordered someone to bring paper and ink, sketching Yun Zhonghe's likeness quickly.

Xia Feng looked at the vivid portrait of Yun Zhonghe and nodded secretly.

"Ancestors, leave this matter entirely to me."

Xia Feng stored away the scroll and then said to the Great Dragon General of Lingxiao Pavilion: "Kill that messenger and send him back to the Rizhao Empire as minced meat."

The Great Dragon cupped his fist in salute, did not question why, and immediately turned to execute Xia Feng's order.

He was utterly loyal to Xia Feng, acting immediately on his commands.

The Great Dragon General had completely taken his stand and would not concern himself with much else.

Five minutes later, a chilling scream resounded from somewhere in the Imperial Capital, and amid the fearful expressions of civil and military officials, five guards chopped the messenger into mince.

Xia Feng's action had clearly demonstrated that the Great Xia Empire was going to fight the Rizhao Empire to the death!

That night, Xia Feng did not bring anyone into the Dream Realm for cultivation.

Based on the portrait, he continually envisioned Yun Zhonghe's appearance, then used the power of the Dream Realm Pearl to pull him into the Dream Realm.

Vaguely, as Yun Zhonghe just sat cross-legged, countless blood clouds suddenly gathered in the sky.

This made him instantly flash a look of great joy.

"The Divine Tribulation came earlier than expected; it seems I truly am a genius, favored by the heavens!"

Seeing the legendary Divine Tribulation appear, Yun Zhonghe immediately shouted excitedly.

In a dream, one's consciousness is blurred, and much logical thinking does not occur.

Without Xia Feng pointing it out, even Yun Zhonghe could not realize he was in the Dream Realm.

All he knew was that his talents were extraordinary, having summoned the renowned Divine Tribulation!

If he could pass this Divine Tribulation, he would become a genuine Demigod.

The previous news of Xia Tianming's breakthrough to Demigod had indeed leaked out since there was no reason to conceal it after success.

Back then, after Yun Zhonghe learned the news, he was so frightened he trembled, thinking Xia Tianming could attack anytime, with no one in the Rizhao Empire able to stop him.

But no one expected the people from the Infinite Divine Domain to arrive so timely, immediately alleviating the critical situation for the Rizhao Empire.

Although it was unclear how long the Infinite Divine Domain would take Xia Tianming into the Divine Domain before he could return.

Yet as long as Yun Zhonghe breakthrough to Martial God and swiftly destroyed the Great Xia Empire, Xia Tianming would be left watching helplessly, too late to intervene!

By then, even if the envoy from the Infinite Divine Domain brought him back for reporting, the Great Xia Empire would already be gone, and with both he and Xia Tianming being Demigods, what could he do then?

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