Chapter 1427 - 1417: The Empress’s Resolve

Chapter 1427: Chapter 1417: The Empress’s Resolve

Upon returning to the palace, the Empress could not afford to rest and continued to immerse herself in reviewing memorials. Just after finishing two, a man in a black robe entered, deeply bowing.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Tian Yi saluted with respect.

As usual, his voice was cold and devoid of any emotion.

"How is it?"

Seeing Tian Yi, the Empress quickly asked.

"Your Majesty, this Qin Dynasty is truly remarkable, first killing the Protector of the Dead, then defeating the Protector Qing..." Tian Yi gathered his thoughts and reported.

But before he could finish his sentence, the Empress interrupted: "The Qin killed the Protector of the Dead?"

Hearing this, she was utterly unsettled.

Has the Qin Dynasty gone mad?

The Protector of the Dead was the chief protector of the Immortal Treasure Pavilion in the Tianhe Universe, with direct access to the heavens, representing the face of the Immortal Treasure Pavilion, now dead at the hands of the Qin Dynasty...

Thinking of this, the Empress felt a tingling sensation on her scalp.

Previously, the conflict between the Qin and the Immortal Treasure Pavilion was minor, even if it reached the Pavilion’s headquarters, the Qin Dynasty was in the right and wouldn’t escalate the conflict.

But now, the Qin Dynasty killing the Protector of the Dead changes everything!

"That’s right!"

Tian Yi nodded solemnly and said, "Your Majesty, the Qin killing the Protector of the Dead is a minor issue, not worth too much attention!"

The Empress twitched at the corner of her mouth, was this still the Tian Yi she knew?

What then counts as a major issue?

"The ministers of the Qin Dynasty can mobilize three thousand Rule Powers!" ℴ

Tian Yi took a deep breath and spoke in a deep voice.

Three thousand rules!

These four words sounded like countless thunders at once.

The Empress’s red lips parted slightly, standing up from the throne with full hearted alarm.

As the ruler of the Tianhe Universe, she knew all too well what the power of three thousand rules meant, a record revered by all.

In the endless universe, anyone who dabbled in Rule Power would think of a legendary figure.

That would be the founder of the current martial arts system.

Throughout countless ages, only he comprehended the power of three thousand rules.

Now, finally a second one has appeared!

"Your Majesty, what should we do next?"

Tian Yi asked.

But before he finished speaking, a eunuch entered, clasped his hands and reported, "Your Majesty, the clan elder has arrived in haste, seemingly with urgent matters to report!"

"Let him in!"

The Empress’s expression changed slightly and ordered.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

A few breaths later, the royal clan elder entered the hall and reported with clasped hands: "The Shangguan Family has rebelled, and the Voidness army has occupied the Ten Thousand Demons Territory!"

At these words, the Empress and Tian Yi furrowed their brows, their faces turned extremely unsightly.

The fall of the Ten Thousand Demons Territory!

This means one-sixteenth of the Tianhe Universe’s territory is occupied by the Voidness tribe!

Of course, if it were just a loss of territory, they wouldn’t lose composure, as those scheming for great deeds don’t fret over the loss and gain of a realm; at worst, they could send troops to reclaim it!

But the Ten Thousand Demons Territory is not an ordinary region; it is a critical component of the Tianhe Sovereign’s Formation legacy.

Once the Voidness tribe occupies the Ten Thousand Demons Territory, they can penetrate deep, strike at the heart of the Tianhe Universe, and shake the foundation of the Tianhe Royal Family’s rule.

"Your Majesty, what should we do next?"

The royal clan elder asked, with a hint of panic in his words.

The strength of the Void Universe already surpasses that of the Tianhe Universe. For years, the Tianhe Universe has been relying on formations to barely hold on, and now with the formation broken, it is like cutting off the left arm and right arm of the Tianhe Universe.

How to resist?

The Empress sat back slowly on the throne, eyes slightly closed, and fell into deep thought.

She calculated the forces of both sides in her heart and concluded that even if the Tianhe Royal Family exhausted all its foundation, it still wouldn’t be a match for the Voidness tribe.

Moreover, there’s still Tianhan Country lurking!

Originally, she planned to awaken the ancestors in retreat, concentrate superior forces, eradicate the remnants of Tianhan Country, and then defend against the Voidness tribe to maintain the status quo.

But unexpectedly, Shangguan Huangji rebelled in such a short time, becoming the last straw to break the camel’s back!

Tian Yi and the royal clan elder remained silent.

This made the atmosphere in the hall extremely heavy, like a stagnant pool of dead water.

"Oh right, the Qin Dynasty!"

Suddenly, as if thinking of something, Tian Yi quickly said: "Your Majesty, we could form an alliance with the Qin Dynasty to resist the Voidness tribe and Tianhan Country!"

He had witnessed the terror of the Qin Dynasty; if they could form an alliance with the Qin, their pressure would be greatly reduced.

"The Qin!"

The Empress’s eyes flashed, somewhat moved.

But soon, she shook her head and said: "The Qin Dynasty’s strength is good but still no match for the Voidness tribe, and the Qin Dynasty killed the Protector of the Dead..."

She stopped at this point.

No need to say more, Tian Yi understood the Empress’s concerns. Now, allying with the Qin Dynasty means standing against the Immortal Treasure Pavilion, the risk is too great.

After all, the enemies of the Tianhe Royal Family are already numerous.

"May I ask Your Majesty if you have any other solutions?"

Tian Yi gritted his teeth and asked boldly.

The Empress shook her head.

"In my opinion, the situation can’t get any worse, why not take a gamble? The Qin Dynasty dared to kill the Protector of the Dead, they must have a trump card!"

Tian Yi took a step forward and bowed.

Gamble!

The Empress fell silent.

A moment later, it seemed she understood, and she smiled calmly.

Right!

The current situation is a dead end; what difference does it make to offend the Immortal Treasure Pavilion once more?

It’s just death!

But what if they bet right?

With the potential of the Qin Dynasty, it is bound to become a superpower in the future, and if the Tianhe Royal Family seizes this opportunity, perhaps it could reach unprecedented heights.

"Elder, I plan to go to the Xuan Universe, during my absence, you will hold the reins of the court!"

After thinking it through, the Empress changed her demeanor and ordered the royal clan elder.

"As you command!"

The royal clan elder bowed with respect, then with a hint of worry in his eyes, asked solemnly: "Your Majesty, what if the Voidness tribe attacks?"

The Empress looked up at the sky beyond the hall and said: "Delay! If you can’t hold them off, then retreat! Try not to engage the Voidness tribe directly!"

As she said this, she paused and then continued: "The same goes for Tianhan Country, do not engage!"

After speaking, her figure gradually faded and disappeared.

Tian Yi also vanished along with her.

In the blink of an eye, only the royal clan elder remained in the majestic hall. He stroked his beard and murmured to himself: "I hope everything goes smoothly!"

...

"Dead?"

At the edge of the Tianhe Universe, on a certain star.

A shadow emissary stood at the mountain top, holding a broken Soul Jade, tears streaming down her face, falling to the ground, splattering like raindrops.

"How could you die?"

"Did you not say you’d take me into seclusion? To forget the martial world’s killing and live as ordinary people, like mortals, working at sunrise, returning at sunset..."

"I remember all your words, not daring to forget a single one, not only did I not forget, I also yearned for the future, waiting eagerly, waiting with all hopes, but why did you break your promise!"

The shadow emissary’s eyes reddened, speaking painfully.

A boundless sorrow and rage burst from her, rushing to the skies, altering the heavens, as if the heavens were about to collapse, causing gusting winds and gathering dark clouds.

"Now that you are dead, what meaning is there in my living?"

The shadow emissary gave a bitter smile, tossing the Soul Jade in her hand, carried away by the fierce wind, scattered over the horizon.

Crack!

A bolt of lightning struck, illuminating the darkened world.

In the stark white light, one could see those enchanting eyes, yet they had lost all emotions.

Her heart was dead!

Only a numb body remained, and a mind set on revenge!