Chapter 589: Chapter 526: Commander Xu, I Need Your Help to Deal with the Secret Realm_2

And now...

He felt slightly uneasy, trying hard to project the dignity of a king, but whether facing Zophie, who had been promoted to Captain of the Guard through military merits among many brothers, or facing Xu Lingjun, whose growing strength now cast an overwhelming presence over all beings.

He appeared as a younger brother.

In the end, it was Uther who stepped forward.

He volunteered to say, "My name is Uther, teacher of His Majesty, and I hereby thank all of you for coming to participate in our Blizzards Empire’s King Anduin’s sacred funeral ceremony."

"Please accept my deepest condolences."

"Accept our condolences."

Both of them bowed in respect.

Xu Lingjun’s gaze swept over Laine...

Before coming, Han Xu Yang had already analyzed the situation with Xu Lingjun based on Anduin’s character.

In his words, Anduin had the demeanor of a high ruler of a great nation, resolute and determined to accomplish what he set his mind on at any cost.

But if the cost exceeded his psychological expectation...

He also had the resolve to cut his losses decisively.

Just like before, upon learning that secrets inside the Secret Realm could possibly alter the entire Blue Star’s situation, he didn’t hesitate to collaborate with the Mysterious Clan, even at the risk of being condemned by the entire Blizzards Empire if exposed.

He even adopted gene injections from the Silicon Mysterious Clan, just to enhance the national power of the Blizzards Empire, to obtain that secret.

In Han Xu Yang’s words, Anduin was indeed a formidable opponent.

But it was precisely because he was formidable that he was also astute.

The demise of the Holy Cross Army was enough to hit him hard... this was already a crisis that threatened the Blizzards Empire’s very foundation.

He would certainly first find a way to stabilize the situation and then strategize gradually.

Relying on Han Xu Yang’s understanding of Anduin, coupled with the advantage of Anduin being in the open and Han Xu Yang in the dark, he had almost predicted Anduin’s reactions thoroughly.

But unfortunately...

Han Xu Yang never expected that Anduin would die.

"This was something we should have done, but regrettably, His Majesty was overwhelmed with affairs of the state. Otherwise, the passing of an old friend of many years would compel him to come and pay his respects. Now, he can only send me to express his profound mourning for the passing of a cherished friend."

Xu Lingjun replied politely.

In his mind, he recalled the warning given by Han Xu Yang before coming.

"The Holy Cross Army’s annihilation, Anduin would certainly not dare to act recklessly again. You were supposed to have a period of stability to recuperate, but he just had to die at this time, and furthermore, the blame was placed on the Secret Realm. This is not a good sign; surely someone doesn’t want Anduin to stop, someone wants to continue targeting the Secret Realm, even at the cost of regicide!"

This means that Anduin’s death was indeed related to the Secret Realm.

Especially with Anduin’s death...

The Blizzards Empire now had a legitimate excuse for revenge against the Secret Realm. If they wished, they could even use missiles to wipe out the area from afar, bombarding the Secret Realm.

The crime of killing a king, one does not share the sky with such a sin.

The Land of Light and the Great Xia Empire this time, they couldn’t find a suitable reason anymore.

Xu Lingjun’s gaze lingered on Laine’s face for a long time, exchanged some pleasantries...

Thinking to himself, is it you?

His visit here was naturally to unearth the truth behind it all.

Especially if the Blizzards Empire was bent on revenge, swearing to use long-range Star level weapons against the Secret Realm, at the very least... nuclear warheads must be kept under control.

They must not be allowed to use nuclear weapons.

Without revealing the relationship between the Great Xia Empire and the Secret Realm, apply pressure on them, making them hesitate and fearful.

Under Uther’s guidance.

Laine clumsily conversed with Xu Lingjun and Zophie for a while, and then went off to attend to his own matters.

Anduin’s sacred funeral was solemn and grand.

Under the watch of all Blizzards Empire’s citizens, countless cameras were broadcasting live...

On televisions, in cinemas, and even on street projections.

Everyone watched in silent solemnity.

As they saw the body of their king being placed into the canal around Baofeng City!

Then, as the new king, Laine, shot a rocket into the body, lighting it, allowing the body and river to merge, blessing the people of the Blizzards Empire.

Laine silently watched his father’s body drift away along the river...

He took a bow and arrow.

Lit the arrowhead.

A clear sound of a bowstring was heard...

The rocket shot directly at the side of King Anduin’s bamboo raft and sank into the water, the flames immediately extinguishing.

Laine’s pale face instantly flushed red.

Along with that, all of the Blizzards Empire’s people let out a collective sigh.

It really was...

Uther couldn’t help but shake his head and sigh, Laine’s disposition is weak, and his abilities are mediocre at best. Choosing him as king was simply because they were sure he’d be too afraid to avenge his father.

Easy to control, which in a certain sense, is most important.

He took the bow and arrow again, lit it, and shot it out.

Anduin’s body immediately burst into flames.

With the aid of special fuel, everyone watched as the fireboat drifted farther until the flames gradually extinguished and it completely sank to the lake’s bottom.

This process took a long time.

It lasted a few hours at least...

Until even the last wisp of smoke on the horizon had dissipated.

Only then did Uther and Laine come together to Xu Lingjun and Zophie.

"Please, both distinguished guests, come with us, His Majesty is gone, and we, the living, have more important matters to address."

Both nodded.

On this trip, they certainly weren’t just there to attend the funeral.

Uther and others clearly knew this as well.