In the King's mansion, everyone exchanged glances, unsure of what to do. The fall of Prince Guangling had a significant impact on them.
"Quickly, inform the Imperial City that the White Dragon Dynasty is attacking."
A white-haired elder spoke, his heart filled with agitation. The situation had spiraled out of control, and even Prince Guangling had met a tragic end.
The others nodded in agreement, not daring to delay.
Outside the King's mansion, Lu Fan reunited with Linglong, and they prepared to join forces with the White Dragon Dynasty's army. With the only brother of the Nine Heavens Emperor dead, it served as a great deterrent to the entire Nine Heavens Dynasty.
Even the sects of the Nine Heavens Dynasty would likely reconsider whether they could help the Nine Heavens Dynasty.
At this very moment, in many other cities, city lords were being assassinated one after another, and flames engulfed the cities, instantly shaking the Nine Heavens Dynasty.
Overnight, a hundred city lords perished, dealing a severe blow to the entire Nine Heavens Dynasty.
Most importantly, this would undoubtedly cause widespread panic among the populace and lead to endless trouble.
As the news spread, many powerful figures within the Nine Heavens Dynasty closed their mountain gates, forbidding anyone from entering or leaving.
This was a time of chaos, and at this point, it was likely to lead to the nation's destruction. Naturally, they had to preserve their strength.
Sects were different from imperial forces. If they had not received favors from the dynasty, they would not easily dispatch their experts to aid it.
At the border of the Nine Heavens Dynasty, Emperor Long arrived with many experts, and Lu Fan and the others happened to rendezvous there.
The Divine Dragon Hall Master and a hundred Venerables were all unharmed, while the city lords of the Nine Heavens Dynasty had all met their demise.
More importantly, the Nine Heavens Dynasty was now in utter chaos, making it the best time to deal with them.
However, they knew that all of this was due to Lu Fan; otherwise, it would not have been so easy.
"Fuma, you are the one who led the charge to kill the various city lords. This is your greatest merit!"
Emperor Long said, "This has thrown the Nine Heavens Dynasty into chaos, and it is the best opportunity to seize it!"
"While that is true, we must still be cautious!"
Lu Fan stated, "After all, we only have one chance. If we miss this opportunity, it will lead to endless trouble!"
"Naturally!"
Emperor Long nodded slightly, agreeing with Lu Fan's words.
Meanwhile, within the Imperial City of the Nine Heavens Dynasty, the Nine Heavens Emperor was filled with grief and anger upon learning that a hundred city lords had been killed and even Prince Guangling had met his end.
As the Emperor of the Nine Heavens Dynasty, how could he tolerate such a thing?
After all, this was a matter of great significance to the Nine Heavens Dynasty.
"My Lord, what should we do now?"
Grand Tutor Wen asked, looking haggard. He had narrowly escaped death in the battle of Tianxian City, never expecting the White Dragon Dynasty to dare attack the Nine Heavens Dynasty.
"What can we do now that it has come to this!"
The Nine Heavens Emperor said coldly, "Gather everyone and attack the White Dragon Dynasty!"
"The general trend is already lost. If we act now, the Nine Heavens Dynasty will face utter destruction!"
Grand Tutor Wen repeatedly urged, "I implore my Lord to reconsider!"
"Since that is the case, then tell me what I should do?"
The Nine Heavens Emperor frowned, his displeasure evident. As the Emperor of the Nine Heavens Dynasty, when had he ever suffered such humiliation?
"Cede territory. Only by doing so can we appease the White Dragon Dynasty's wrath!"
Grand Tutor Wen stated frankly, "Otherwise, if a real war breaks out, the Nine Heavens Dynasty has no chance of winning. My Lord, you must understand that the Nine Heavens Dynasty's foundations are depleted, and we no longer have any high-level combat power!"
"Cede territory?" The Nine Heavens Emperor sneered, "When has our dignified Nine Heavens Dynasty ever done something so spineless?"
"My Lord, this is the best option now!"
Grand Tutor Wen insisted. The White Dragon Dynasty was ascendant, and resisting them at this moment would undoubtedly risk the destruction of the nation.
"There is no need to say more!"
The Nine Heavens Emperor waved his hand, unconcerned. In his opinion, the Nine Heavens Dynasty would never do such a thing.
Grand Tutor Wen was also helpless. He knew very well that no matter what he said now, it would likely be futile.
"Report! Bad news! The White Dragon Dynasty's army has arrived and has broken through various cities. They will likely reach the Imperial City soon!"
A soldier reported, his demeanor somewhat flustered. Such a thing would never have happened in the Nine Heavens Dynasty before, but now the Nine Heavens Dynasty seemed utterly ruined.
"All the cities have defending generals. Why are they about to attack the Imperial City so quickly?"
Grand Tutor Wen frowned and looked at the soldier, clearly bewildered.
"The hundred city lords died tragically, and many generals, fearing for their lives, abandoned their posts and fled. Now, all the cities are undefended!" the soldier replied.
If others knew of this, they would be immensely shocked and would never have imagined that things would turn out this way.
The once mighty Nine Heavens Dynasty was now in a state of utter decline.
"Could it be that heaven itself wants to destroy our dynasty!"
The Nine Heavens Emperor roared to the sky, filled with dissatisfaction. The Nine Heavens Dynasty had been so powerful before, but now it had declined in a single generation, unable to rise again.
"Go, all of you, leave!"
The Nine Heavens Emperor said with a wry smile, "It is enough for me to defend the Imperial City alone."
"We are all subjects of the Nine Heavens Dynasty. How can we leave so easily!"
Grand Tutor Wen cupped his hands and said, "We must fight them to the death, without any leniency!"
The Nine Heavens Emperor shook his head at these words, "It has come to this, why bother sacrificing our lives? You should leave quickly. The defeat is already decided."
"There are countless sects in our Nine Heavens Dynasty. As long as the dynasty does not give up, they will surely respond to our call."
Grand Tutor Wen spoke again, "I implore the Emperor to make a decision."
"It has come to this point, and there is no room for recovery."
The Nine Heavens Emperor shook his head, "I have failed my ancestors. Your loyalty to me will also be meaningless!"
Seeing the Nine Heavens Emperor's despair, the surrounding generals stood stunned, unsure of what to do. They were loyal to the entire Nine Heavens Dynasty, but if even the Emperor had no will to fight, what could they do?
"To be the monarch of the Nine Heavens Dynasty, yet so incompetent!"
At that very moment, an aged voice echoed within the Imperial City. From the depths of the palace, a white-haired elder stepped out. The aura emanating from him was enough to crush everyone present, and even the Nine Heavens Emperor felt immense pressure.
"Who are you?"
The Nine Heavens Emperor was greatly alarmed and filled with dread. He had no idea that such a powerful figure was hidden in the depths of the palace.
"You don't recognize your descendant? I am the Imperial Family's ancestor. You don't even recognize me?" the ancestor's voice was cold, filled with dissatisfaction towards the Nine Heavens Emperor.
"Imperial Family's ancestor?"
The Nine Heavens Emperor was suddenly shocked. He then realized that the old man before him bore a striking resemblance to a portrait in the ancestral hall. He was the founder of the Nine Heavens Dynasty, who had possessed immense power in his early years.