"This is absolutely outrageous, absolutely outrageous!"
The Emperor of the Cloud Empire had already thrown everything within reach, yet he still couldn't comprehend why the Jia Ma Empire was attacking him.
Every war has a reason, commonly known as an excuse.
But the enemy gave no reason, they simply wanted to fight, even deploying a Dou Emperor. It seemed they were truly determined to engage in a full-scale war between the two nations.
"Someone, summon the National Preceptor," the Emperor said after deep contemplation.
While the Cloud Empire was summoning its National Preceptor.
The forces of the Lofty Cloud Pavilion had already captured three more cities, reaching Yunyang, the most prosperous and bustling city of the Cloud Empire.
Yao Ye, leading the royal elite forces, also met with Chen Mo.
Fengxian City, a city less than a hundred miles from Yunyang.
In the conference hall of the city lord's mansion.
"Long time no see," Yao Ye, clad in golden battle robes, had shed her usual splendor and allure, replacing it with a valiant military demeanor.
She raised her heavy battle robe, clenched her fingers, and wanted to fist-bump Chen Mo.
Just as Chen Mo smiled and prepared to bump fists with her, Yao Ye suddenly hugged him tightly, tears falling from her eyes.
This sudden scene not only stunned Chen Mo but also surprised Yun Yun, Nalan Yanran, Queen Medusa, Nalan Jie, and others around them.
Leaving aside why you hugged Chen Mo, why are you crying out of nowhere?
In the next moment, a cold glint flashed in the eyes of Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran.
Yao Ye held Chen Mo tightly, no one knew what she had been through, or what burden she was carrying in her heart.
Because in everyone's eyes, she had betrayed the royal family and herself.
Yao Ye had placed a huge bet on Chen Mo, hoping he would understand.
Having a fragrant and soft beauty in his arms should have been a delightful experience, but Chen Mo only felt uncomfortable.
He wanted to push her away but noticed her emotional state was off, still crying, so it didn't seem appropriate to push her away now.
But if he didn't push her away, the two cold glares beside him told Chen Mo he might be sleeping alone tonight.
Fortunately, Yao Ye just felt she had no one to confide in, and seeing Chen Mo, her emotions surged, making her a bit excited.
After calming down for a while, she quickly let go of Chen Mo.
Chen Mo breathed a sigh of relief, slightly raising his eyes, only to see Queen Medusa standing opposite him, a playful smile curling on her lips.
"Ahem," Chen Mo coughed dryly, quickly changing the subject, "Where were we?"
"Grand Pavilion Master, the city lord of Yunyang is the current Emperor of the Cloud Empire's uncle, Su Shounian, also a Dou Emperor," Sha Luo, now at the peak of Dou Grand Master, said solemnly.
"Dou Emperor," Chen Mo raised an eyebrow, glancing at Queen Medusa opposite him, and smiled, "Your Majesty the Queen, it's your turn to act, I want him alive!"
"Your Majesty the Queen?" Yao Ye was stunned, her gaze sweeping over the purple-robed woman opposite Chen Mo, suddenly feeling a dangerous thought arise within her, another woman with a completely different style, and her beauty was no less than her own.
Noticing a faint trace of hostility, Queen Medusa looked over, and upon seeing Yao Ye, her enchanting face immediately filled with an alluring temptation, a charming smile playing on her lips.
Queen Medusa did not refuse Chen Mo's words. Before her delicate figure vanished into the void, her long, narrow eyes, glowing with an eerie beauty, glanced at Chen Mo, a dangerous glint flickering in her gaze.
"Do not forget our agreement."
After leaving these words, Queen Medusa's figure disappeared.
"Dou... Dou Ancestor." Yao Ye's voice trembled slightly as she looked at Chen Mo, puzzled. "Who is she?"
"Queen Medusa," Chen Mo replied indifferently.
"The Seven-Colored Giant Serpent that appeared in the sky that day," Yao Ye recalled the serpent that had appeared above the Yunlan Sect, its aura identical to that of the purple-robed woman just now.
"It was her!"
"So, you had such a trump card in your hand," Yao Ye exclaimed in surprise.
Sha Luo's body trembled slightly. Having lived in Desert City for a long time, he knew all too well how terrifying Queen Medusa was.
It was unimaginable the level of shock he felt when such a terrifying figure appeared beside him, transformed into a bewitching woman.
...
Yunyang City.
As the most prosperous and bustling city in the Cloud Empire, Yunyang City was relatively quieter compared to its usual bustling crowds.
Although Yunyang City was garrisoned by the most elite troops of the Cloud Empire, and the city's defending general was Prince Qi, the current emperor's uncle and a Dou Emperor powerhouse, the impending war inevitably caused some unease among the people.
Moreover, it was rumored that the enemy also had a Dou Emperor powerhouse.
To be on the safe side, some of the city's major families had already packed up their valuables and arranged for their younger members to flee to Wu Ling.
Though Yunyang appeared prosperous, it was already in the midst of turmoil.
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City Lord's Mansion.
"Report, Your Highness Prince Qi, according to our scouts, another army has surged into Fengxian City, led by Princess Yao Ye of the Jia Ma Empire," a commander knelt and reported.
"Yao Ye? How did someone from the Jia Ma Empire's royal family get involved with the Lofty Cloud Pavilion?" Su Shounian had also gathered some information about the Lofty Cloud Pavilion these days, learning that it was the Lofty Cloud Pavilion that was attacking the Cloud Empire.
The overall strength of the Lofty Cloud Pavilion was unknown, but knowing that they had a Dou Emperor powerhouse, he dared not act rashly.
"Where is the reinforcement sent by His Majesty?" Su Shounian slightly tilted his head and asked a man below.
"They have already left Wu Ling. Since the National Preceptor is leading them, they should arrive in less than two days," the man replied.
Su Shounian nodded with a sense of relief and said solemnly, "Once the National Preceptor arrives, I will immediately lead the troops to attack Fengxian and reclaim all the cities that have fallen these days."
"You won't have that chance!"
Before the words could fully settle, a cold voice rang out in the air. In the next moment, the hall suddenly rippled, and a figure clad in a purple robe appeared eerily, her enchanting face as cold as ice.
As everyone looked on in shock, Su Shounian, seated at the head, had a look of terror and disbelief rapidly spreading across his previously calm face.
"Dou... Dou... Dou Ancestor?"
A hoarse and fearful voice dryly escaped Su Shounian's throat.
Hearing this, the people below were instantly terrified, collapsing to the ground like a pile of mud.
"Presumably, you are Su Shounian. Do not resist, come with me for a trip!" Medusa's bright red lips moved slightly.
"Where to?" Su Shounian dared not move, as the oppressive aura emanating from the woman alone made it hard for him to breathe.
"Fengxian City!"
When the National Preceptor led the army and was about to reach Yunyang.
He received the news that Yunyang City had already fallen.
The enemy had a Dou Ancestor powerhouse!
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