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After passing on the Rejuvenating Skill to his consorts, Lu Chen was no longer worried about them encountering difficulties in childbirth.

Even in his absence, his other consorts would be able to join hands in assisting the childbirth of his women.

As long as they had a basic grasp of the Rejuvenating Skill, helping pregnant women during childbirth was not a significant problem.

Since the affairs of Yan County were almost arranged, it was time for him to set out on a campaign.

Six days later.

Lu Chen led an army of five hundred thousand southward, marching straight towards the Great Qian Dynasty.

For a time, the entire Great Sum was bustling with activity, and Yan County became somber.

Wu Residence.

Wu Ming's courtyard.

Wu Ming stood by the lotus pond, looking at the newspaper in his hand, his face unable to hide the excitement within as he burst into laughter, "He's gone, he's finally gone, our chance has come!"

"At last, I will be able to ascend to that position! Hahahaha!"

"When Lu Chen returns and finds Yan County occupied and his wives, consorts, and children imprisoned, I wonder what kind of expression he will have!"

At that moment, a servant next to Wu Ming said, "Your Highness, I've heard that the Sum Emperor's consorts are all very beautiful. If we take down the Imperial Palace, they could serve you. What do you think?"

Hearing the servant's words, Wu Ming laughed even louder, "They say Lu Chen is a lecher, with every woman in his harem a rare beauty. Once we take down the Imperial Palace, I must thoroughly enjoy myself and see just what is so different about those women."

At this time, Wu Ming's mind was already fantasizing about his decadent life after taking down the Imperial Palace.

He intended to repay all the humiliation Lu Chen had once brought upon him through Lu Chen's own women.

At this very moment.

Old city of Yan County, a certain tavern.

The tavern was still crowded as ever, but the main doors were shut tight, and there were no other patrons inside, only representatives from the major sects.

At this time, Yuan Tian stood up on the second floor, glanced at the people there, then lowered his gaze to those on the first floor and said, "The tyrant has already set out on campaign, and our opportunity will soon arrive!"

Hearing this, the martial artists inside the tavern became excited. Previously, disciples from most sects were restricted by their sect rules; they seldom had the chance to kill or commit evil deeds.

But this time was different, this time the major sects did not restrain their disciples. Once they charged into Yan County, they could pillage and commit all manner of atrocities.

This was their first opportunity of this sort, and they were incredibly excited and thrilled.

Some from the forces of the sects had the same idea as Wu Ming, even eyeing the consorts of Lu Chen.

At this moment, Sect Master Si Yuhua of the Yunlang Sect asked, "Sect Master Yuan, when do you plan to make your move?"

Yuan Tian replied, "In five days."

"According to the marching speed of the Great Sum, they will be unable to return in time after five days."

"As long as we kill that Celestial guarding Yan County, the tyrant will have no chance of victory."

Hearing Yuan Tian's words, Zou Yangping, the Sect Master of the Jinyu Sect, snickered, "This tyrant really underestimates us, thinking that we would obediently comply and disband our sects."

Si Yuhua commented, "Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad. The tyrant is so arrogantly self-assured; his downfall is only natural."

"If that is the case, then let's wait a little longer."

At that moment, Zou Yangping thought of something, so he asked, "By the way, how are things with the Yue Emperor?"

Yuan Tian replied, "The Yue Emperor said that once we launch the attack on the city, she will immediately take control of the Imperial Palace, and then send people to open the city gates to help us conquer Yan County."

"As for the Celestial defending Yan County, if we can't handle him, she can also lend a hand."

Zou Yangping said, "That would be best."

As soon as the words fell, Zou Yangping picked up his wine bowl and raised it, saying, "Then let's toast to our smooth sailing and swift victory!"

After Zou Yangping picked up his bowl, everyone in the restaurant also raised their bowls, and then they all drank the wine in their bowls together.

Seeing this, the smile on Yuan Tian's face grew more and more fervent, as if he was thinking of something pleasing.

Time flew by, and soon the news of Lu Chen's southern expedition reached the Great Qian Dynasty.

Upon hearing that the Sum Emperor, that tyrant, was personally leading troops to attack the Great Qian Dynasty, some Prefecture Governors in Great Qian hastened to prepare their letters of surrender.

Nowadays, with plague rampant in Great Qian, the people were suffering, and the military had no real fighting power. There was no way to resist the elite soldiers of Great Sum, and rather than sending men to their deaths, it was better to surrender outright.

Surrendering might even spare their lives, since the Sum Emperor would need countless talents to rule such a vast land. In the eyes of those officials from Great Qian, there was still hope to retain their positions.

It was just a matter of changing their attire.

Meanwhile.

Great Qian, Imperial Palace.

In the Royal Garden, Liu Qingqiu was clad in green palace attire. Her verdant gown clung to her voluptuous figure, with glimpses of skin faintly visible beneath. Her hair was coiled up, adorned with golden ornaments, giving her a mature and dignified look, elegant and majestic.

As Liu Qingqiu was talking with Mu Yunxi, a soldier suddenly appeared at the entrance of the Royal Garden, "Your Majesty, disaster has struck, Great Sum has sent out troops!"

The soldier knelt on the ground, raising the intelligence report in his hand.

Liu Qingqiu raised her hand to grab, and the intelligence report in the soldier's hand flew to her. She immediately opened the report and glanced through it. Upon seeing the contents, her expression turned even colder.

"Hmph, the Sum Emperor is really confident, thinking that with half a million troops he can eliminate Great Qian."

Hearing this, Mu Yunxi said from the side, "You shouldn't underestimate him, he not only eliminated Great Wu but also Great Jue, he's no ordinary person."

Liu Qingqiu said indifferently, "As long as he dares to come, I shall ensure he has a one-way trip."

Upon saying this, Liu Qingqiu asked, "You also possess a Spiritual Artifact. If he makes a move, you will stall him for me, and I will find the right moment to deal with him."

Hearing Liu Qingqiu's words, Mu Yunxi said with a smile brimming in her eyes, "Alright, I just hope you won't get so frightened by the Sum Emperor that you hide when the time comes."

Mu Yunxi was certainly aware of Liu Qingqiu's ulterior motives. Liu Qingqiu planned to let her and Lu Chen fight to the death, with both sides suffering losses, after which Liu Qingqiu would reap the benefits.

However, Mu Yunxi chose not to expose Liu Qingqiu's scheming. If the situation went sideways, she planned to flee the scene immediately, leaving Liu Qingqiu and Lu Chen behind.

As a Genesis Realm powerhouse, escaping with ease wouldn't be a problem for her.

Nor would she risk her life for Liu Qingqiu against Lu Chen, who had a weapon capable of killing Celestials in hand. Should she be struck even once by that weapon, she would be either gravely wounded or dead.

At this moment, Liu Qingqiu said, "I need to remind you, once Lu Chen is eliminated, our alliance will be immediately nullified."

Hearing Liu Qingqiu's reminder, Mu Yunxi laughed lightly and then asked, "The Empress wouldn't be planning to take action against me on the battlefield, would she?" Find more chapters on My Virtual Library Empire

With an expressionless face, Liu Qingqiu said, "I would not stoop to such pettiness."