Today, there was only a private discussion with past Emperors Xia, and no official announcement of this matter was made to the outside world.

Early the next day, Xia Feng dressed neatly and stood beside Xia Naiwen.

Normally, the Emperor's Son would also attend court with Emperor Xia, but Xia Feng's situation was rather special.

Especially this month, he had basically not attended the court meetings at all.

Moreover, Xia Feng had just created such a brilliant historical achievement two days before.

The ministers below gazed at Xia Feng with admiration and reverence.

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.

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.

Above, Xia Naiwen coughed lightly, and the ministers instantly shifted their gazes.

Xia Naiwen smiled, "You all know what happened a few days ago, don't you?"

"There are two main things to talk about at today's court meeting."

"One is the outstanding achievements my son has accomplished, which even previous Emperors Xia rarely managed."

"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."

In speaking of this, even Xia Naiwen, who usually took things lightly, now had a slightly flushed complexion.

His voice involuntarily rose slightly.

Xia Feng felt his face burning, but the ministers below were stirred with passion.

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."

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.

Once this matter was settled, Xia Naiwen put away his previous boastful demeanor and became much more serious.

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.

"There's one other matter."

"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."

"Their action perceives our Great Xia as weak!"

"It's an insult!"

"It's an invasion!"

The ministers showed a bit of confusion, not understanding what Emperor Xia intended to do.

Normally, if a Martial God appeared here, it wouldn't be unreasonable for other countries to be curious and want to see the situation.

Although those countries may have harbored malicious thoughts, hoping Xia Feng would die at the hands of the Martial God.

Even if he didn't die, it would be best if the Martial God took him away.

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.

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.

But the outcome was contrary to their expectations, as Xia Feng actually survived.

He coughed lightly, interrupting Xia Naiwen's intended war pep talk.

Everyone looked at him, his voice was not loud, but it was firm and decisive.

"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?"

As he said this, a hint of killing intent flickered in his eye.

The ministers below were all taken aback by him, seemingly not understanding his intentions.

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."

"Even someday, the Martial Gods of the Divine Domain will have no qualification to interfere in the affairs of Great Xia!"

His gaze swept across the ministers below like a sharp blade: "Does anyone have any objections?"

No one spoke up; no one dared to speak.

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!"

Chen Hongyu also chimed in boldly: "Great Xia is mighty, and will unify the Celestial Essence!"

Soon, the ministers below also began to shout in accord.

If they could truly unify the Celestial Essence… then they would also be seen as pioneers in posterity, leaving a significant mark in history!

Xia Feng chuckled softly: "Aside from Great Xia and the already destroyed Rizhao on the Eastern Continent, there remains a Great Chu."

"In this battle, I will still lead personally. Which generals are willing to join me?"

Gu Sha Grand General was the first to speak: "I am willing to follow the Emperor's Son to war!"

Beside him, Chen Hongyu quickly echoed: "I too am willing!"

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.

Such a matter that could become a part of historical legacy naturally required the presence of his trusted confidants.

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.

Xia Feng didn't choose them all, opting instead to pick a few Martial Sovereigns selectively.

Now that he had reached the Demigod level, participating in wars between empires was a bit like an adult bullying a child.

But as long as he was in the army, he could stabilize morale, leaving the soldiers without any worries.

After all, the unwritten rule was that it was not explicitly prohibited.

If Great Xia truly showed signs of defeat, Xia Feng certainly wouldn't stand by idly.

This principle was understood by the soldiers of Great Xia, and by soldiers of other countries as well.

Therefore, upon hearing that Great Xia would attack Great Chu three days later, every empire on the continent was somewhat shaken.

The most fear-stricken was Great Chu, which was to face Great Xia first.

Emperor Chu's complexion turned grim upon hearing this news, and he immediately summoned all the ministers and generals to devise a defense strategy.

Yet, among the over a hundred ministers at court, and nearly a hundred generals, no one dared to accept the challenge.

Several civil servants even submitted memorials.

"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."

Emperor Chu angrily grabbed the teacup beside him and smashed it.

With the sound of shattering porcelain, the civil servant knelt to the ground.

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."

The civil servant kowtowed to the ground, looking at the shattered teacup, listening to Emperor Chu's icy voice brimming with suppressed fury.

Hesitating repeatedly, he spoke again: "I, your servant..."

"I plead with my life!"

"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."

"I urge Your Majesty to reconsider!"

Emperor Chu's face flushed red with frustration, appearing as if he was infuriated, suddenly shouted.

"Guards! Drag out this alarmist rouge and execute him!"

"No! Quarter him with horses!"

The civil servant's expression was filled with despair, yet before the attendants could drag him away, he stood and shouted loudly.

"I plead with my life! Please, Your Majesty, reconsider!"

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