Pursued by the Top Grade Saintess after Engagement Annulled

Imperial Capital of the Rizhao Empire.

The Cyan Emperor no longer appeared as furious as before. He sat silently on the imperial throne, expressionless, looking at the ministers before him.

"Is everything ready?"

"Reporting to the Cyan Emperor, we are all prepared!"

The civil and military officials in the hall cupped their hands, their voices echoing thunderously as if they would break through the room's ceiling.

"Very good."

The Cyan Emperor nodded and then turned to look at the dozen figures on his right.

"This is a war of annihilation. As the elite remaining from Teng Jiu Building, you should be ready to lead troops."

The Cyan Emperor spoke slowly, each word revealing authority and majesty.

"Cyan Emperor, we have awaited this day day and night."

The elite remnants of Jiuteng Building knelt on one knee, cupping their hands in respect.

"Excellent, you hold the Tiger Talisman from the Ministry of War. Proceed to East Province, interact more with the Martial Sovereigns within the army, and grasp the distribution of the Great Xia Army."

"Although some Martial Sovereigns have perished, it doesn't shake the foundations of my Rizhao Empire... The arrogance of the Great Xia Empire in this era is too rampant."

"Do they really think our Rizhao Empire cannot strike them?"

"Since this new Emperor Xia wishes to break the balance of the two nations that has lasted for hundreds of thousands of years, then let it happen."

"In a national war, only the victor can continue to develop... It's time for the Celestial Tier Martial Sovereigns to join the battle."

The Cyan Emperor took a deep breath, his eyes burning with intensity.

And at the same time, while the Cyan Emperor was attending the morning court in the Imperial Capital, Xia Feng had already led twenty thousand vanguard troops, conquering fortifications and entering the borders of the Rizhao Empire, capturing over a dozen outposts in succession.

After breaking through to the Earth Tier First Layer Martial Sovereign, Xia Feng couldn't wait to confront the Martial Sovereigns of the Rizhao Empire.

Unfortunately, the Rizhao Martial Sovereigns at the border of East Province had already been slain by Xia Feng, and the new Martial Sovereigns from Teng Jiu Building had yet to arrive.

At this time, the Rizhao Empire's army was only guarded by two Yellow Tier Martial Sovereigns.

When they saw Xia Feng approaching, like mice encountering a cat, they didn't engage but immediately retreated a hundred li with their troops.

They had no choice, as the Earth Tier First Layer Xia Feng, leading the invincible battle-hardened veterans, was simply too formidable, unstoppable.

The previous vast army had been largely drawn away by the Fierce Spirits and others, and the remaining forces couldn't even guard the basic territory.

It can be said that Xia Feng advanced into the borders of the Rizhao Empire almost effortlessly, even pushing the army to the first city of the Western Border of the Rizhao Empire, Fenghuo City.

And this city's gates were wide open, empty inside, with only the lonely wind and dust blowing through.

It was clearly an empty city.

Xia Feng shrugged, then waved his hand to let his soldiers occupy the city.

This was the first time the Great Xia Empire occupied a city of the Rizhao Empire. Fenghuo City was not large, far smaller than the gigantic city of Spirit City in the Great Xia Empire.

But the significance of occupying this city-state was immense, signifying that from today, the Great Xia Empire was shifting from defense to offense, completely changing the previous passive situation.

Countless Great Xia people were excited and indignantly fervent, even the Flower Ladies in the Imperial Capital refused to take silver, inviting those who were fated to share in the joy.

Barely two days after Xia Feng occupied Fenghuo City, the spies the Great Xia Empire had infiltrated at the front lines hurriedly returned.

He rushed into the command room in a panic, staggered a bit before barely steadying himself, then knelt on one knee and reported to Xia Feng.

"Lord Emperor's Son, according to the spy's report, the Rizhao Empire's Imperial Family is in a rage and will dispatch Celestial Tier Martial Sovereigns to reclaim the city!"

"Celestial Tier Martial Sovereigns?"

"Yes, it's the top three Martial Sovereigns from Teng Jiu Building, the strongest besides the Sunlight Emperor's Tutor. They are all Celestial Tier First Layer Martial Sovereigns," the spy continued reporting.

Xia Feng was taken aback; this matched his previous assumptions exactly.

The Rizhao Empire, facing the three Earth Tier Martial Sovereigns, had found no solution and opted to send the Celestial Tier Martial Sovereigns.

They were certainly giving him significant respect.

"Alright." Xia Feng nodded, speaking calmly, "During this mission, were you or your team detected by anyone?"

"No... not at all." The spy pondered for a moment before shaking his head.

"Throughout the journey, we disguised ourselves as vendors selling wine and food... those who executed this mission were carefully selected, having lived in the Rizhao Empire for some time, behaving almost identically to the locals, minimizing the possibility of exposure."

Receiving the anticipated answer, Xia Feng nodded in satisfaction, then gestured with his hand, "You have done well this time, and I will remember your contribution. You may go back now."

"You must not reveal this matter to anyone else, only I am to know."

"Understood... Thank you, Lord Emperor's Son." The spy's face was flushed with excitement. Though Xia Feng's command was unusual, he dared not question it and soon left the command room.

Although they didn't know how the Lord Emperor's Son would confront the enemy, those who followed Xia Feng had witnessed him time and again turning the tide and performing miracles.

Though the Celestial Tier Martial Sovereigns were indeed formidable, no matter how strong the enemies came, their Emperor's Son always seemed to have a way to defeat them.

"Three Celestial Tier Martial Sovereigns... This will be tough to handle, my dear."

Yu Siya couldn't help but smile wryly upon hearing the news.

She suggested, "It seems Rizhao Empire is going all out. Shouldn't we retreat from Fenghuo City and wait for Grandfather to send more troops?"

Abandoning Fenghuo City and waiting for the reinforcements arranged by Xia Tianming seemed like the only solution at present.

However, Xia Feng did not choose this option.

He shook his head, his eyes revealing a contemplative gleam.

"We have spies; of course, their Rizhao Empire does too."

"The last time we went to God Burial Valley, the information was leaked."

"Given that... I have a good plan. If it succeeds, my strike could sever one of their Rizhao Empire's hands."

A bold plan surfaced in Xia Feng's mind, and he couldn't help but smile coldly to himself.

Soon, a message spread within Fenghuo City.

Emperor's Son Xia Feng had seized the main ingredients for alchemy in the Great Wilderness Mountain Range and would head to Purple Thunder Mountain at the border of the Rizhao Empire before nightfall today. There, he planned to consume the elixir, harness the Power of Heaven and Earth, and the Purple Thunder Pill to further refine his Purple Thunder Body.

During this time, the highest command in Spirit City was handed over to Gu Sha Grand General.

The soldiers were ordered to hold firm and not engage in battle for three days, regardless of how many troops the Rizhao Empire dispatched; they would fight only defensive battles.

"So, the trip to the Great Wilderness Mountain Range was for crafting the Purple Thunder Pill..."

After the meeting, a previous dark agent Captain, placed by Xia Naiwu, had eyes gleaming with ecstasy.

He had previously wondered why Xia Feng and his five stunningly beautiful wives left Spirit City on the eve of battle, only to return with a beast that was an Earth Tier Martial Sovereign.

It turned out they had gone to the Great Wilderness Mountain Range for materials.

Not doubting it, this Captain swiftly returned to his quarters, ensuring no one was around, then pulled out a Talisman and lightly burned it...