Chapter 555

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Chapter 555: Ripple Touch Case Reconnects in a Loop

Bi Fang is about to restore the kingdom.

Faced with the encirclement of Lord Ba Xia’s army of over a hundred thousand, they still managed to win.

Moreover, the casualty rate of this over a hundred thousand-strong army was as high as seventy percent, a loss that is almost equivalent to annihilation.

In Lord Qiongqi’s military deployment to seek dominance, a large blank space suddenly appeared, which will undoubtedly have far-reaching consequences.

But there’s no need to delve too deeply into it. Let’s just focus on the simplest fact, which is that Bi Fang is about to restore the kingdom.

This great victory is a fact and doesn’t need too much exaggeration. Sooner or later, it will reach the ears of every citizen in the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom.

The former Liu State, with countless cities, its residents would raise the flag of Bi Fang and willingly return to the protection of their original feudal state.

Compared to the days of uncertainty and endless chaos, millions of people long for a stable and peaceful way of life.

Restoring the nation is the inevitable trend, no one can stop it, and it’s impossible to stop it.

Because the biggest obstacle, Lord Ba Xia, lost and even died.

The bloody corpses and horrifying death toll make even the strongest individuals choose to stay on the sidelines. Even though Lord Qiongqi is furious, he must weigh how many of his troops can withstand such losses.

The benefits of restoring the nation are unquestionable. Not only can the original territory be reclaimed, but some of Ba State’s territory can also be seized. Many, many people can live a good life without the threat of war on their safety.

Victory is always victory, and an unprecedented great victory is even more important.

However, winning the war doesn’t mean it’s over. There is still so much to do, and even though preparations for restoring the nation have been made, there’s no need to rush at the moment.

The soldier’s comforting, the distribution of resources inside and outside the city, to quickly regain lost territory, including patrol, food, and security, these problems are urgent, needing manpower and time.

After a bloody battle, too many people were lost. The loyal civil and military officials suffered too many deaths and injuries. The ones who survived are not nearly enough. Even if some people are temporarily used, they cannot be relied upon too much. The ambitious ones also need to be carefully managed. Unfortunately, all the preparations are insufficient. A longing for occupying the city as king has been growing in the hearts of the powerful for the past few years. These are all problems.

Nalan Qingshu has too many things to deal with, but she doesn’t complain or give up. Instead, she dutifully conducts her work. She is already intelligent and has a solid foundation. The cultural knowledge that Professor Nalan Jinghuai taught her for many years has come in handy. I don’t know if her choice to work so hard is influenced by the grand procession of departed souls returning to the cycle of reincarnation.

But overall, it is a good thing.

In the shortage of manpower, even Chao Lu was called over. The two of them were almost too busy to spare any time. They stuck together like glue. Even Ying Mu, who only knows how to fight with her fists, was also involved. She had to be responsible for gathering those unruly generals. It was thought to be a difficult task, but in reality, this group of people who believe in violence is actually the most obedient. Who would have thought Lord Ba Xia’s body is just lying there?

The Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom that values power above all else can slay princes, regardless of the means. If they win, they win. Now, with Nalan Qingshu standing behind this force, she is undoubtedly a prince. It’s like a child holding a nuclear button, then he becomes one of the strongest in the world. It’s the same principle.

With the help of those with ulterior motives, the news spread like wildfire, causing a shock throughout the entire Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom.

Any sane person with normal intelligence would be reluctant to believe that the remnants of the Bi Fang army could achieve this unprecedented victory of the mourning soldiers.

It is said that winning a game is about destroying the enemy’s crystal. If your crystal base is destroyed, is it too outrageous to rely on just a defense tower to turn the tide?

Facts are more convincing than arguments. The battlefield was fierce, and the lingering Phoenix Feather City made all the challengers stop outside the city and then hurried back like crazy.

Because Lord Ba Xia was already being displayed as a warning, his head hanging on the city wall, staring at them every day.

…

The imperial court.

The Third Princess had a soul injury, and it took a whole week of rest before she recovered.

Just as she recovered, she heard the news flying in like paper money, which made her eyes well up with blood.

Because of the loss of the golden eyes, one eye had become blind, and it would take time for it to grow back, leaving behind a mystery.

The Third Princess not only lost her golden eyes, but also exposed her identity, nourishing a formidable enemy.

Bai Wei’s swift recovery and slaying of Lord Ba Xia caught her completely by surprise.

But in reality, considering the current situation, she didn’t lose much, but looking ahead, the disadvantages outweigh the benefits.

Losing Lord Ba Xia’s Ba State will become a nourishing ground, and because they’ve lost Lord Ba Xia’s constraints, the royal court can expand outward. The trouble is, they’ll be caught in between Bi Fang and Qiongqi.

Settling the grudge with Bai Wei means she won’t be able to form an alliance with Bi Fang. It’s also completely impossible for Qiongqi to be an ally. If she wants to expand, she must face both sides, and neither will be easy to deal with.

So she doesn’t support the restoration of Bi Fang’s country because she plans to swallow Liu State. But now her plans have failed, and she can only take a small portion of Ba State. That’s far from enough to make up for her previous losses.

"You’ve done something really ruthless, Wei…" Third Princess pressed her left eye socket, her voice low. "But as I said, we’re not done yet. The more you care about Bi Fang and Bai Ze, the harder it is for you to leave this place… Sooner or later, we’ll meet again."

She released her grip and stared at her bloodstained palm. "It was foolish to hold on to the Golden Power in the past, thinking only of obtaining it. But in the end, it’s like carrying water in a bamboo basket. Well… losing power may be heart-wrenching, but staying stagnant for a long time is worse than giving up."

The bloodline of the royal family of the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom was always mysterious. As the only surviving member of the royal family, she possessed the key to unlock the hidden treasure. However, one mystery cannot coexist with another, and top-level mysteries cannot be embraced together. A choice must be made.

The reason she always insists on the Golden Power is due to the nostalgia from her past life, her understanding of the Golden Power, and her obsession with it.

Who doesn’t like gold, after all?

Noble, beautiful, and powerful.

In comparison, the other one is much worse in appearance.

Now she is forced to give up the gold and choose the Demon Emperor’s orthodoxy that she doesn’t like.

Regardless of personal preference, it will make the story go forward.

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"Is Ba Xia dead?"

After learning the news, Yuan Tianjian was stunned for a moment.

The eggplant held by the chopsticks fell back into the bowl. He picked it up again, slipped back down, picked it up again, and put it in his mouth, but it was empty. The eggplant fell on the floor.

Without realizing it, Yuan Tianjian chewed on the air. He put down his chopsticks, puzzled.

"No, I can’t."

How could Ba Xia die? If he dies, what will happen to Ba State? What will happen to the intimidation of the imperial court? What about the battle with the Xiangliu family?

"Everything is in chaos, total chaos." The strategist tapped his forehead and frowned. "Who is the one causing this unreasonable and irrational mess? Are they trying to overturn the table?"

Currently, no one knows which extraordinary warrior brought in a hundred thousand lost souls as reinforcements and single-handedly killed Lord Ba Xia. The defending forces are unaware, only a few people have this information.

Although the battle reports from Xiangyang City had long been delivered to Yuan Tianjian, he couldn’t immediately connect the people involved in these two incidents. After all, Tie Futu and Lord Ba Xia are not on the same level of power. No matter how strong Tie Futu is, fighting Lord Ba Xia would be like scraping a boil.

It took Bai Wei a lot of effort to kill Tie Futu, so how could he kill Lord Ba Xia? Even if he leveled up, it would be very difficult to achieve that.

Yuan Tianjian ordered, "Send my orders to the military headquarters. Bi Fang’s country has been restored… Stop attacking Bai Ze Kingdom; it’s no longer possible. Even if we capture it, we won’t be able to hold it. Blocking the military and trade routes of Bi Fang Country is now an easy task. It has lost any tactical and strategic value. The main problems now are Ba State and the imperial court."

"Originally, Ba State served as a strategic buffer zone for us to engage with the imperial court, and with the strategic depth of the Liu State. Even if a prolonged war breaks out, we would have the advantage. But now, if Ba State is swallowed up by the imperial court by one-third, the danger surpasses that of Bi Fang Country and the Xiangliu family… Once the tiger and wolf leave the pass and taste the blood and flesh, they will never go back to eating grass."

The strategist’s gaze burned as he looked at the chessboard and picked up a handful of chess pieces, weighing them in his palm. "We have to start anew with our moves."

He glanced at Liu State and said with a bitter smile, "As for the side of Bi Fang, let’s not worry about it until we find out about the irrational hand. Let Wang Ran, the kid, worry about it for now. Once Bi Fang regains its country, he will definitely be the number one enemy!"

…

"Have you ever lost a son? That’s my son!"

"I know, but you need to calm down first."

"How can I calm down? Have you lost a son?"

"No, but if you continue to shout, I don’t mind losing a son. That’s what I’ll do."

The North Sea Dragon Palace, surrounded by the true dragon, was filled with constant arguments. Some were mourning, some were causing a commotion, and the true dragon couldn’t help but be annoyed by the noise.

"This matter is your son’s own fault," the North Sea true dragon declared coldly. "What he did, what he wanted to do, I don’t believe you have no idea. I didn’t hold you accountable for what happened in the South Sea Dragon Clan before. Don’t think I’m unaware of the things you’ve done."

As the words fell, some became quiet, some remained silent, some looked around, and some had a puzzled expression that turned serious.

"If it’s the same as before, I won’t participate in this matter!" The black dragon turned and left in a huff, saying, "What a thing, deserves to die, tui!"

"According to the clan rules, I can’t intervene, sorry." The black dragon was relatively polite.

Before long, the group of dragons dispersed, leaving not many behind.

"Lord True Dragon, is it possible that my son died in vain?" The tearful woman asked.

"If your intentions were not right, you can only blame your own foolishness for dying. Did you think that succeeding once meant you could succeed again? Things that are not right at the top will be crooked at the bottom!" The true dragon closed its eyes. "If you want revenge, don’t even think about causing trouble in the East Sea, or else…"

"Then, can we cause trouble for someone else?" The silent middle-aged man asked.

The true dragon of the North Sea closed its eyes, pretending not to hear. The couple exchanged a glance and bid their farewells respectfully.

After a while, a low muttering could be heard in the palace, "The disunity of the Four Seas, the abscess is growing, the purulent blood is increasing, sigh…"