Chapter 1355 - 38: Wang Shouzhe, the Mastermind Behind the Scenes (Part 4)

The Black Dragon Flying Chariot, however, did not slow down; it continued to soar rapidly towards Bifang City.

No one in the city’s defending army dared to stop it.

Instead of intercepting it, they respectfully saluted the flying chariot in the sky, only standing upright after it vanished from view. Clearly, they recognized this flying chariot.

The Black Dragon Flying Chariot flew swiftly all the way to the depths of the imperial palace, before slowly descending in front of a lavish palace.

This palace is known as "Minghua Hall," designated within the Southern Qin Imperial Palace for entertaining distinguished guests.

At this moment, joy and festive songs fill Minghua Hall, with elegantly attired dancing girls gracefully pirouetting through the air, step by step, spinning lightly, with their colorful sleeves fluttering like flowing light. Their postures are exceptionally beautiful.

The lively music, accompanied by soft and charming voices, reverberates through the hall, enhancing the enchanting atmosphere.

At the head of the hall, the snow-doll-like Blood Child Demon Monarch sits casually on a low chair, leisurely sipping wine while appreciating the song and dance.

"Demon Monarch, what do you think? Can this national war matter be postponed a bit?" Emperor Yuanyou, dressed in the emperor’s robe, sits by the side, pouring wine with a flattering tone, "In the past, when we launched a national war, didn’t we have to prepare for decades or even centuries in advance? If started hastily, and preparations are severely inadequate, it will be bad if something goes wrong. The Profound Armor Army of Daqian is still quite formidable, not to mention that old Longchang, with his dwindling lifespan, if he chooses to go down fighting, it’ll be troublesome for us too."

The Blood Child Demon Monarch held his wine cup, indifferent: "Just an early-stage Lingxu Realm, why worry? Once this Demon Monarch completes his tasks at hand, dealing with an early-stage Lingxu Realm trash can be done with ease."

Emperor Yuanyou’s young face showed bitterness upon hearing this.

He talks a good game.

If everything goes smoothly and the Blood Child Demon Monarch and his companions truly find the relic of Blood Venerable, perhaps in a joyful mood, they might care for the two kingdoms, but if something goes wrong, he doesn’t believe this Demon Monarch would take responsibility. By then, his Great Qin and Western Jin would be caught between choosing either to ride the tiger or end the national war, which wouldn’t be possible.

As they were speaking, the figure of Yin Snake Demoness, swaying her waist, had already appeared in the hall.

Her lotus-like steps transition her form from tangible to ethereal and back again, appearing beside the Blood Child Demon Monarch within moments, respectfully saluting him.

The Blood Child Demon Monarch had long sensed the majesty of the Black Dragon, naturally unfazed by her arrival.

He gestured for her to sit down and then said, "Earlier you sent word saying there’s good news to share with me; what is it?"

"I came to inform you, senior, that the disciple I sent has successfully infiltrated the locals. The search can formally commence." Yin Snake Demoness smiled charmingly, "However, on my way here, I received more good news. The Blood Venerable’s relic you wish to find has news now!"

"Oh?" The Blood Child Demon Monarch was taken aback briefly, then filled with wild joy, "News arrived already?"

"Yes." Yin Snake Demoness stroked her red hair, her voice soft, "It’s quite coincidental. My infiltrating disciple’s family has holdings near there and accidentally stumbled upon a relic. Although I haven’t confirmed it personally yet, the large relics within Daqian are currently under the control of the Daqian Imperial Family and Lingyun Sacred Land. Any high-level relics discovered now, if not the Blood Venerable’s relic, I couldn’t think of anything else."

"Of course, it may indeed not be. But given the importance, better to mistakenly kill than let it slip, even if it’s not, taking it won’t be a loss for us."

"Exactly. Mistakenly kill if needed but don’t miss it." The Blood Child Demon Monarch nodded slightly, his eyes glinting sharply, "The emergence of a high-level relic will certainly draw the attention of the two Lingxu Realm figures in Daqian. Time is of the essence; we must seize the relic before they discover it."

With this, he turned to Emperor Yuanyou beside him: "Yuanyou, issue the order immediately, commence the national war at once. Be sure to completely attract Longchang’s and Jiang Zhencang’s attention there."

"I..."

Emperor Yuanyou gasped.

So his humble persuasion had been futile?

"What? Do you have any objections?"

The Blood Child Demon Monarch squinted at him, his garments fluttering as a terrifying pressure spread from him as the center, eerie and sharp, infused with a chilling blood aura, as if the wrong word would provoke instant violence.

Emperor Yuanyou’s face turned pale, cold sweat trickling from his forehead as he hurriedly pleaded, "Yes, senior! I’ll manage it immediately!"

Damn it! How could he forget that this Blood Child Demon Monarch isn’t one to reason with!

Not daring to linger further, he immediately rose, bidding farewell to leave Minghua Hall, preparing to contact Emperor Yanqing of Western Jin. Even if the national war had to start immediately, it couldn’t just be him facing misfortune; that old Yanqing couldn’t escape either!

After he left, the Blood Child Demon Monarch also stood up.

The bright lights of Minghua Hall highlighted the growing intensity of the blood light around him, so dense it gradually engulfed his entire figure completely.

Moments later, the blood light dissipated.

Before the chair appeared two identical figures, equally petite and exquisite, equally pure and adorable, equally brimming with blood aura.

"I, the original, will stay here to oversee Yuanyou’s initiation of the national war, while the clone shall join you heading to Daqian, aiming to capture the Blood Venerable’s relic swiftly and without notice."

Both figures spoke in unison, then one of them stepped beside Yin Snake Demoness, while the other returned to the seat, picking up the wine cup, resuming appreciation of the song and dance.

"Yes, senior."

Yin Snake Demoness, evidently accustomed to this, bowed her head in salute, then sat alongside the Blood Child Demon Monarch’s clone in the Black Dragon Flying Chariot she arrived on.

Soon, the flying chariot ascended, darting towards Daqian.

The howling dragon power stirred the high clouds, causing wind and currents to surge swiftly.

As though heralding a great storm, seemingly poised to engulf and devour Daqian.

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