"Can we fight back?"

Han Xu Yang said, "If we could drive the enemy back from the Desperate Great Wall and regain control of it for ourselves..."

"It’s unlikely."

Xu Lingjun shook his head and said, "Who would hold the defense? Not to mention the Baoxue Empire has already fallen. Even if it still stood, it has been infiltrated by the enemy like a sieve, and it probably couldn’t hold the Desperate Great Wall anyway."

Han Xu Yang understood Xu Lingjun’s meaning.

The Desperate Great Wall is too far from both Great Xia and the Land of Light, with the Baoxue Empire, a radiation-filled area, in between.

Even if they wanted to defend it, the logistics wouldn’t keep up.

And the only one that could hold it, the fallen Baoxue Empire...

"So should we just leave the gate wide open and let the enemy come and go freely in our homeland?"

Xu Lingjun said, "I don’t know, for now, we can only see how things go step by step; I’m afraid I can’t stay here for long... The Baoxue Empire hasn’t left us much time. I came back to quickly arrange some logistics matters."

"You say what you need, and I will not refuse!"

"With Your Majesty’s word, that’s enough."

Xu Lingjun said.

Han Xu Yang sighed, "Ah, the era of chaos has arrived. Fortunately, Great Xia has you, Xu Qing, I owe you too much, I really don’t know how to repay you, Qingyue is still young, why not... you marry Qingxue first?"

"Ah?"

Han Qingxue, who was on the side assisting with official documents, felt a panic in her heart upon hearing this.

A large ink stain spread across the memorial.

She glanced at Xu Lingjun with some panic...

Xu Lingjun shook his head and said, "It’s only to safeguard Great Xia’s security. This is what I should do. It’s just a pity, Your Highness, the position of Sovereign over two-thirds of the Baoxue Empire’s territory that I promised you before, this time, it seems completely out of reach."

"No problem."

Han Qingxue softly said, "That the Commander in Chief has this intention, I’m already very grateful. Now that Blue Star is in chaos, as fragile as an egg on a precipice, no matter how bad Qingxue is, she won’t seek power at such a time."

She paused.

In a voice as soft as a mosquito, she said, "As long as the Commander in Chief is safe, that’s good."

Such words, Xu Lingjun could only pretend not to have heard.

At a time of crisis, Xu Lingjun’s temporary return was naturally not just to comfort Han Xu Yang.

He had more important things to do...

With the support of Han Xu Yang.

Edicts were issued from the Imperial Study, directly delivered to the desks of the Sect Leaders and Pavilion Masters of the Five Sects and Four Mansions and other First and Second class Martial Mansions.

"Invite us to the Imperial Capital for a visit?"

"It seems that a great calamity is indeed descending upon Blue Star."

"Well, beneath a toppled nest, how could there be unbroken eggs? At this point, we must devote whatever effort we can."

To achieve the position of Sect Leader or Pavilion Master.

They naturally possess an extraordinary vision...

Han Xu Yang asked them to visit the Imperial Capital without delay.

At such a time, no one would be foolish enough to defy the Emperor’s order.

Two days later.

The people of the Five Sects and Four Mansions all arrived at the Imperial Capital, coming to the place where Han Xu Yang had agreed to meet them.

And at the same time.

An unexpected distinguished guest, not included in the invitation, also arrived.

Feng Zhichen.

Upon hearing of the Desperate Great Wall’s fall and the Baoxue Empire’s destruction, he rushed to the Imperial Capital immediately... intending to do his part.

Yet he never imagined that waiting here was not Emperor Han Xu Yang, but the person whose growth he had witnessed all those years ago... Xu Lingjun!

"Elder Feng!" 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Seeing Feng Zhichen, Xu Lingjun wasn’t surprised, smiling as he said, "I guessed that if the Empire were in crisis, you wouldn’t stand idly by."

"Just doing what little I can."

Feng Zhichen looked at Xu Lingjun with admiration, asking, "This invitation was actually from you, wasn’t it, not His Majesty?"

"Yes, who else has more experience dealing with the mysterious races of the heavens than me?"

Xu Lingjun laughed, "Elder Feng, please wait a moment, we’ll talk when everyone arrives."

"I’ve roughly guessed your meaning... But I’m afraid this won’t be as easy a journey as you think."

Feng Zhichen worriedly said, "I understand your intentions, but understand, it’s easy to gain power, but to let it go is not that simple. Small compromises might be okay, but you’re asking them to sacrifice their lives."

"Even if I want their lives, they must give them to me."

Xu Lingjun chuckled, his tone calm...

Not even thirty years old, yet he possessed a hint of wisdom, a gentle and refined demeanor.

Although he had never led an army in battle, as the real and substantial Commander in Chief of the Qisha Legion, both Han Yun City and the three Deputy Commanders were under his control thanks to his recognition; he always maintained the most supreme status.

Over this period, he naturally underwent a transformation, not apparent on ordinary days, but when he truly revealed himself, even Feng Zhichen couldn’t help but be secretly amazed.

How long has it been?

The young man who once needed his guidance and instruction had now grown to a level he could hardly imagine reaching.

He truly had his own calculations, and even Sect Leaders were no longer in his eyes.

Half a day later.

The masters of the Five Sects and Mansions all arrived.

But when they reached the appointed place and saw the person waiting at the door.

The heads of all major sects and mansions had their expressions change dramatically...

Tomorrow stepped forward, slightly bowed, and said apologetically, "How dare we trouble such a venerable elder to wait outside; we juniors are truly honored."