Zhao Hong immediately ordered the generals to open the city gates and pursue the enemy while they were still in a state of defeat.
Wang Yi stood in the void, sighed lightly, and in the next moment, he had already appeared on the city tower.
“Wang Yi, we owe you this time,” Zhao Hong remarked.
“There is no need for such words, my lord,” Wang Yi replied. “The Jin Army vanguard has been defeated; what are your plans next, my lord?”
“Although Wanyan Kang is dead, there are still two million Jin Kingdom troops at Meng Pass that have yet to move. For now, we can only wait for the Loyalty Army to arrive before we engage in battle again,” Zhao Hong said.
“Understood.” Wang Yi nodded and said, “Then I will return to Fengdu first to present Wanyan Kang’s head to Zhao Huang. This will also greatly boost the morale of our Song Kingdom military and civilians.”
“Good.” Zhao Hong nodded in agreement.
“Farewell.” With that, Wang Yi transformed into a streak of light and vanished into the sky.
“Send orders to drive this group of Jin Army towards Meng Pass,” Zhao Hong withdrew his gaze, a hint of ruthlessness flashing across his face as he spoke loudly.
“Yes.”
The various generals left to carry out their orders.
In Fengdu, the imperial palace.
Inside the main hall, Zhao Kuangyin, Zhao Ruixue, and others were anxiously waiting.
"Don't worry, Madam. The young master will be fine." Lian Bi saw Zhao Ruixue standing there, her delicate hands constantly twisting the hem of her skirt, her exquisite face filled with worry, so she stepped forward.
"Mm." Zhao Ruixue nodded blankly, like a soulless walking corpse, her beautiful eyes losing their previous luster, and her actions showed no sign of stopping.
"Who is it?"
Suddenly, a guard's shout echoed from outside the hall.
Zhao Kuangyin and the others changed their expressions, and then they heard, "Lord Wang!"
"Wang Yi."
Upon hearing this familiar name, Zhao Ruixue's movements paused, and her soulless beautiful eyes instantly blossomed with joy like a flower, her face filled with surprise as she stepped out with light footsteps.
Zhao Kuangyin and the others were also delighted and looked towards outside the hall, where they saw a young figure.
"Xue Er, I'm fine." Wang Yi said softly as he looked at Zhao Ruixue rushing towards him.
"It's great that you're okay." Zhao Ruixue stretched out her fair arm and tightly embraced Wang Yi, her face full of happiness as she murmured.
"Zhao Huang, I have lived up to my mission." Wang Yi looked at Zhao Kuangyin and the others who had come out and waved his hand, soon seeing a package flying out.
"Wanyan Kang."
Zhao Kuangyin took the package, opened it, and was taken aback, saying, "Thank you, Lord Wang."
"It really is him," Zhao Ling covered her mouth with her jade hand, looking at Wang Yi, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise.
"Now that the Jin Kingdom's army has retreated, there are still two million troops at Meng Pass," Wang Yi said solemnly.
At this moment, an urgent report arrived; it was about Zhao Hong repelling Wanyan Kang's army. Zhao Kuangyin pondered for a moment and said, "Chen Gonggong, immediately announce this news to stabilize the people's hearts."
"Yes," Chen Gonggong replied with a bow.
"Lord Wang, on behalf of the people of the Song Kingdom, thank you," Zhao Kuangyin said as he approached Wang Yi and bowed.
"Zhao Huang is too polite. I am also a subject of the Song Dynasty; this is what I should do," Wang Yi quickly replied.
"Report! Your Majesty, the Thirteen Routes of Loyal Army totaling five million have arrived outside Fengdu City." At this moment, a soldier rushed into the hall, kneeling on one knee and speaking slowly.
"Good. Immediately order the Thirteen Routes of Loyal Army to march to Border City under General Zhao's command," Zhao Hong said joyfully.
"Yes."
The soldier bowed and retreated.
"The Jin Army only has two million; our army has five million. This battle is bound to be victorious," Zhao Kuangyin said with blazing eyes.
"Father's words are reasonable. In this battle, I, Zhao Xuan, will surely achieve victory." Zhao Xuan stepped forward and bowed, saying, "As the Crown Prince, it is truly a shame for me to remain in the palace while the common people suffer. I am willing to personally go into battle to kill the enemy and defend the Song Kingdom."
"Good. Then you shall lead five thousand Imperial Guards to join the Thirteen Routes of Loyal Army to confront the Jin Army," Zhao Kuangyin said after a moment of contemplation, waving his hand.
"I take my leave," Zhao Xuan said as he bowed again and then left the grand hall.
"Report..."
Just as Zhao Xuan had departed for a moment, a soldier suddenly approached, kneeling on one knee and saying, "I pay my respects to Your Majesty. The Prince of the Jin Kingdom, Wanyan Qing, has sent a letter."
"Bring it here." Zhao Kuangyin's expression changed slightly as he took the letter and opened it. His face shifted again.
"Father, what is it?" Zhao Ling asked softly upon seeing this.
Seeing this, Wang Yi felt puzzled, wondering what was written in the letter that could cause someone as powerful as Zhao Kuangyin, a Transcendence Realm Fifth Layer expert, to change color.
"Take a look for yourself," Zhao Kuangyin sighed lightly.
"What?" Zhao Ling took the letter and immediately displayed a shocked expression. Then she shook her red lips and said, "Father, a woman is willing to marry far away in the Jin Kingdom."
"Zhao Huang, what is so alarming?" Wang Yi couldn't help but ask.
"Wanyan Qing has stated that if the Song Kingdom does not marry Ling'er to him, three days from now, the strongest expert of the Jin Kingdom, Dalai Er, along with seventeen Transcendent Realm experts will come to propose marriage," Zhao Kuangyin said solemnly.
"What kind of cultivation does this Dalai Er possess?" Wang Yi's expression was as calm as water as he asked. In his heart, the Jin Kingdom and the Cultivation World were indeed much stronger than the Song Kingdom, with seventeen Transcendent Realm Experts, which was not surprising.
"It is rumored that this Dalai Er was already a Transcendent Realm Ninth Layer Expert a hundred years ago, but has been living in seclusion for many years. I didn't expect that this time, he would personally come for the mere matter of a marriage alliance between the two countries," Zhao Kuangyin said, taking a deep breath and speaking slowly.
"Indeed, to marry Your Highness, they have brought a Transcendent Realm Ninth Layer Expert along with seventeen Transcendent Realm Experts. It seems that the Jin Kingdom places great importance on this marriage alliance; the princess must be quite charming!" Wang Yi said thoughtfully.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Ling exchanged glances. The former smiled and said, "Lord Wang, you flatter us."
"No, I am not flattering you. Zhao Huang, I think there are some things you should tell me," Wang Yi asked with a half-smile.
"Wang Yi." Zhao Ruixue listened to their conversation and felt completely bewildered, not understanding what they were discussing.
"Lord Wang, what do you mean by that?" Zhao Kuangyin seemed to sense something in Wang Yi's words and frowned as he asked.
"Hehe, Zhao Kuangyin, you really think highly of Zhao Yatou. For the mere matter of a marriage alliance, the Jin Kingdom has mobilized three million troops and seventeen Transcendent Realm Experts, even bringing out the long-secluded Dalai Er. This cannot help but raise suspicions for my young master!" Lian Bi slowly stepped forward and said with a grim expression.
"Hmph, Lian Bi, do you think I, Zhao Kuangyin, would deceive you?" Zhao Kuangyin waved his sleeve and coldly snorted, maintaining an indifferent expression.
"Step back," Wang Yi said lightly. Then he smiled at Zhao Kuangyin and said, "Zhao Huang, if you really intend to keep this hidden, then I, Wang Yi, will not accompany you any longer. Farewell." After pausing for a moment, he continued, "As for the matters between the Jin and Song Dynasties, I will not interfere." With that, Wang Yi took Zhao Ruixue's hand and said, "Let's go."
"Wait." Seeing Wang Yi so resolute, Zhao Kuangyin's expression changed slightly as he said, "Lord Wang, please take your time."
Wang Yi looked at Zhao Kuangyin with a cold smile and remained silent.
"Ling'er is the Ice Phoenix Physique." Zhao Kuangyin sighed softly and said slowly.
"Father." Zhao Ling's pretty face changed slightly.
"What, Ice Phoenix Physique?" Lian Bi's expression changed immediately upon hearing this, murmuring, "No wonder Jin Kingdom is investing so heavily; I didn't expect that the girl they found would actually possess the rare Ice Phoenix Physique."
Upon hearing this, Wang Yi also changed his expression slightly and glanced at the cold Zhao Ling, as if realizing something. No wonder this woman has such a cold personality; it turns out she has the Ice Phoenix Physique. It is known that the Ground has many Spirits, such as Wang Yi's Fire Spirit Body, which belongs to the fire attribute, while the Ice Phoenix Physique is also a type of Spirit, belonging to the Ice Attribute.
However, strictly speaking, the Ice Phoenix Physique is not just a simple ice body; it contains the ultimate power of the Five Divine Beasts. Therefore, this physique is not inferior to Wang Yi's Fire Spirit Body.
"Tsk tsk, it really is the Ice Phoenix Physique." The voice of the Fire Spirit suddenly echoed in Wang Yi's Sea of Consciousness.
"Senior, do you have any understanding of this Ice Phoenix Physique?" Wang Yi asked through thought transmission.
"Child, yours is the Fire Spirit Body, belonging to the fire attribute. The one that counters you is the water spirit body. However, this Ice Phoenix Physique can also complement it. As the saying goes, yin and yang harmonize. If you cultivate together with this Zhao Ling who possesses the Ice Phoenix Physique, your training will surely be twice as effective with half the effort, and you might even comprehend a trace of the Ice Phoenix Power," said the Fire Spirit, chuckling.
Upon hearing this, Wang Yi was taken aback for a moment and revealed a wry smile.
"Child, don't think I'm joking. Let me tell you, if you cultivate together with this girl at the Pinnacle of the Ninth Layer of Transformation Realm, it will at least increase your chances of breaking through the Gaze of the Abyss by three levels. This is the power of Yin-Yang Power," said the Fire Spirit seriously.
"Boss, don't marry her; I dislike her aura," said Spirit Fire.
"Hmph, you little brat, stop talking nonsense. This is a great opportunity for your boss to increase his strength. If you miss this chance, you'll find it hard to come by another," said the Fire Spirit, somewhat angrily.
"Old man, who are you calling a little bastard? I'll burn your beard off," Fire Spirit said angrily.
"Do you dare?"
"Do you see if I dare or not?"
"Ah! You little bastard, you're really going to do it!"
"Alright, you two stop messing around," Wang Yi quickly intervened.
Finally, when Fire Spirit and Spirit Fire calmed down, Wang Yi breathed a sigh of relief. Letting these two lively characters battle in his Sea of Consciousness was more than he could handle.
"Zhao Kuangyin, Zhao Yatou has the Ice Phoenix Physique, then Wanyan Qing..." Lian Bi said after a brief pause.
"Wanyan Qing obtained a trace of Vermilion Bird Blood in his youth from the Beast Mountain Range, which accidentally allowed him to achieve the Vermilion Bird Physique. Therefore, he wants to cultivate with Ling'er to break through," Zhao Kuangyin continued slowly.
"I see," Lian Bi nodded in understanding.
But Wang Yi grew increasingly puzzled. After a moment of contemplation, he asked, "Zhao Huang, what is the relationship between Dalai Er and Wanyan Qing?"
"This..." Zhao Kuangyin hesitated.
"Could it be that Wanyan Qing and Dalai Er are master and disciple?" Wang Yi suggested.
"Maybe!" Zhao Kuangyin nodded upon hearing this.
"Zhao Kuangyin, how could I not know that Dalai Er has taken on disciples? Which of your words is true? Are you still trying to deceive us?" Lian Bi frowned, his gaze flickering, and asked in a somewhat stiff tone.
"This..." A hint of doubt flashed in Zhao Kuangyin's eyes.
At that moment, an angry voice suddenly came from outside the hall, "Good for you, Zhao Kuangyin! How long do you plan to deceive us?"
"Who is it..." the guard shouted sternly.
"Get lost."
As soon as those two words were spoken, the guard was immediately sent flying backward, spitting blood.
"Yang Xuan."
Wang Yi and Zhao Kuangyin's expressions changed, and they looked over to see Yang Xuan, the leader of the Ziyang Sect, along with the three elders, appearing outside the great hall.
"Zhao Kuangyin, are you still...?" Yang Xuan asked coldly, devoid of any emotion.
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