When Xia Feng entered the city, he happened to hear Gu Sha Grand General's words.

He looked speechless and asked, "What are you talking about?"

Gu Sha Grand General chuckled, "Just letting them get accustomed to the Emperor's Son's splendor early."

Xia Feng rolled his eyes, feeling the continuous Power of Faith pouring in from the city's residents after it surrendered, a slight smile appeared at the corner of his lips.

Indeed, his previous thought turned out to be feasible.

Other cities or empires might have people who admire him, but if they're not under Great Xia's jurisdiction, the impact would greatly diminish.

Even millions of believers can't bring forth much blood-colored mist.

But as long as the city is conquered, that Power of Faith will gather directly towards him.

His gaze traveled far toward the distant continent.

This is just the Eastern Continent. If the entire Celestial Essence Continent could truly be brought under Great Xia, his Divine Fire would be completely ignited.

With this thought, he tossed the City Lord's Seal back to the border general, leaving only the Tiger Talisman.

"You continue to guard this city."

He looked at the border general with a hint of amusement, "But remember, today you voluntarily handed this Tiger Talisman to me."

"If someday you regret it..."

The border general hurriedly spoke, "No, no, My Lord, rest assured, I absolutely have no other intentions, just hope that the brothers in this city can live well."

Xia Feng raised his eyebrows slightly, smiling, "It better be so."

Although the border general knew the Emperor's Son was warning him, he couldn't help but feel afraid when he heard those words.

After all, he was confronting the Emperor's Son, who became a Demigod at twenty. How could he have any ulterior motives?

Xia Feng waved to Gu Sha Grand General, "Rest for one day, we advance to Great Chu Imperial Capital tomorrow."

Time quickly passed, a month went by. During this month, Xia Feng, from the initial skepticism to later numbness, gradually became accustomed to almost all the generals surrendering immediately upon seeing him.

However, the decisive battle between Great Xia and Great Chu could only be realized when they encountered Emperor Chu leading the campaign himself.

On the other side, Chu Yue followed Emperor Chu, slowly making their way to the war-torn cities.

What should have been a month's journey to the border, prolonged due to Emperor Chu's various demands.

Now, after a month, they hadn't even reached halfway.

If it weren't for Chu Yue witnessing Emperor Chu's fits of rage whenever he delivered battle reports...

He would genuinely suspect Emperor Chu intended to let Great Xia devour the entire Great Chu Empire outright.

Standing outside the main tent, Chu Yue collected his thoughts and reported softly, "Your Majesty, there's new intel from the border."

The main tent was silent for a long time, Chu Yue kept his head down, neither speaking nor leaving.

After a moment, heavy breathing and restrained fury echoed from inside.

"Get in here!"

Chu Yue understood it was due to Emperor Chu's consideration for him; had it been anyone else reporting now, they'd likely be dragged out already.

If he didn't care for the soldiers' lives, he wouldn't bother witnessing Emperor Chu's tantrums.

Chu Yue sighed imperceptibly, straightened his attire, and entered with an expressionless face, holding the battle report.

Emperor Chu sat disheveled beside the bed, while a maid with bruises on her body adjusted his clothes.

The room was lightly scented with osmanthus; one could easily deduce the recent events without looking.

Though he had anticipated Emperor Chu's unreliability and the likelihood of absurd events along the way...

Seeing the constant loss of border cities and Emperor Chu's indulgent lecherous ways, Chu Yue couldn't suppress his inner anger.

"Your Majesty, urgent news from the border."

Hearing the word 'border', Emperor Chu couldn't help but flare up. He extended his hand to take the scroll, unfurling it, and taking a brief glance.

It's unclear if he finished reading, yet within a few breaths, he tossed the scroll angrily to the ground.

"Damn it, are the border generals all useless gluttons?"

"Lost twenty-eight cities in a month!"

"Can't even hold until I personally arrive; how did Great Chu raise such a bunch of incompetents!"

"Once I recover the lost territory, I'll have these damned idiots dragged out and beheaded!"

Chu Yue looked up at Emperor Chu, his face full of shock, without even concealing his expression.

He saw Emperor Chu honestly believed that once he arrived, he could reclaim the lost cities.

Chu Yue's lips twitched slightly, doubting how he became Emperor Chu in the first place.

The maid beside was also stunned, mishandling a step while dressing Emperor Chu, causing his garment to slip.

Emperor Chu found a target for his anger, viciously kicking the maid.

"Fool, can't even handle this trivial task, of what use are you."

The maid knelt on the ground, not daring to move. Chu Yue calmed himself, smoothing matters over, "Soon we'll confront Great Xia's army. Your Majesty, it's advisable to rest early without worrying about these trivial matters."

Emperor Chu snorted coldly, glanced at the maid, "Alright, everyone leave, and you, come back tonight."

The maid and Chu Yue exchanged glances, then bowed and withdrew.

Once outside the main tent, the maid wiped her tears, preparing to return to her tent to compose herself.

Chu Yue suddenly called out, speaking softly, "Xiao Yu, are you willing to just..."

The maid glanced around in panic after hearing, with uncertainty in her gaze.

Chu Yue's finger lightly touched the area previously struck by Emperor Chu, the maid's eyes filled with resolve as she accepted the item Chu Yue handed over.

The next morning, Xia Feng intended to continue advancing on the Imperial Capital, only to see Chen Hongyu entering with a lost expression.

He frowned slightly, "Even though the conquest of Great Chu Empire has been fairly smooth, you can't head into battle in such a state."

Chen Hongyu collected himself and organized his words, "My Lord, please, please come and see, there's a..."

Xia Feng cast him a puzzled look; Chen Hongyu, usually composed and experienced, seemed unusually strange today.

He lifted the tent flap, stopping in surprise, then turned to Chen Hongyu, puzzled, "This is?"

Chen Hongyu swallowed, "The Emperor Chu personally leading the expedition, and his designated general, Chu Yue..."

Outside the tent was a man bound and unconscious, still wearing the Imperial Robe.

Beside him knelt a seemingly youthful man, looking resolutely at Xia Feng.

He reset the tent flap, took two deep breaths, then reopened it, confirming everything remained unchanged.

Is this real?

An empire's emperor, captured in such a ludicrous manner?

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