So, we must act quickly!

Grasp the initiative in our own hands. Even though they've just been through a major battle, they still have the strength to fight again. Only by taking Blood State can Chen Yuan truly dominate the south and eye the world like a tiger.

"Tap... tap..."

Chen Yuan's expression was calm, his gaze deep, and his fingers kept tapping on the armrest beside him. After everyone finished speaking, he nodded and said in a deep voice: 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

"What you all say makes sense, but no matter what, acting now is the best time. Compared to sending troops to Qingzhou, taking Blood State is our top priority.

Therefore, I believe, at this time... we should launch a northern expedition, wipe out Blood State, and then take Qingyun and the two states in one go, with half of the country falling into our hands."

"Indeed...."

"Jiang He."

"Here."

"Prepare the army for battle!"

"Yes."

"Daoist Tianxu, Daoist Danqing, Daoist Lingxu...."

"Please, Prince, give the order!"

"The losses would be too great in a direct confrontation. I think... we should kill Xiang Qianqiu first. Once he is dead, the Blood State Alliance will break apart, making the Heavenly Demon Hall and Seven Killings Hall much easier to deal with.

This time...please, everyone...do your best!"

"As you command!"

"As you command!"

"As you command!"

...

The backyard of the Prince Mansion.

After Chen Yuan gave the order, Jiang He and others quickly began to gather troops, and the war machine unique to Chen Yuan would start moving again. At the same time.... he gathered most of his forces; this time, he would thoroughly settle the score with Xiang Qianqiu!

"Are we really going to act now?"

Su Ziyue, in a magnificent red palace dress, gently pressed her long, slender, pale hands on Chen Yuan, leaning close with a worried look in her eyes.

In the battle at Zhen Nan Pass, the Yan Army lost nearly half of its forces, with two Yang God True Monarchs falling, which was a heavy loss indeed. Currently, they had not yet fully recovered, and many soldiers were still recuperating.

Once action is taken.....

It's not that she couldn't bear losing some family assets. In fact, she was worried about Chen Yuan. His vast power was now admired by countless people, with millions submitting to him.

But in turbulent times, this is nothing but a castle in the air with an unstable foundation. If he were defeated.... the consequences would be unimaginable.

She hoped Chen Yuan could be more cautious, to wait until his cultivation reached the pinnacle of the Five Realms, comprehending the rules, and then truly engage in a decisive battle with Xiang Qianqiu.

Chen Yuan exhaled a breath, holding and rubbing one of Su Ziyue's slender hands, softly responding:

"The situation is such that I cannot stop the war just because I don't want to act. The world is in chaos; the East, West, and North are all engaged in great wars. Once they come to their senses, they will join forces against me.

Rather than sitting and waiting for death, it's better to take the initiative, to grasp the initiative in our own hands....."

"Are you confident?"

Chen Yuan's gaze was deep:

"There is no certainty in this world. I can only do my utmost. I understand, Xiang Qianqiu is not simple. He has many schemes and is willing to pay any price for the restoration of his nation, even hatred....

If I'm not mistaken, he's probably waiting for me to act now. If I don't, then he should make a move.... hehe.... so let's act."

"This.... isn't it even more dangerous?" Su Ziyue frowned.

"Danger.... often accompanies opportunity, Ziyue, do you know who Qingyan is to me?"

"Cousin?"

Su Ziyue was somewhat puzzled. Chen Yuan had informed her about this before, and now asking about it again was somewhat.... strange.

"Yes, my cousin. Her original surname was Chen, the daughter of my maternal uncle. Do you know where my uncle is now?"

"I don't know...."

"He's in the Seven Killings Hall, the second Yama called King Chujiang. During one encounter in Blood State, he and I recognized each other, but due to certain matters, he has remained undisclosed and is still in the Seven Killings Hall...."

"Having an insider, isn't that.... even better?"

Su Ziyue's face showed delight.

"I indeed thought so before, but upon further thought, I found something amiss."

"Huh, what do you mean?"

"My uncle once followed Xiang Qianqiu. Given their contact, do you think.... Xiang Qianqiu might have discovered his true identity?"

"Xiang Qianqiu isn't a God. If well concealed, it might not be impossible to keep it from him."

"Haha, indeed, Xiang Qianqiu is no God, and there are many things he can't foresee. But one thing is certain—he is a cautious and suspicious old fellow who has schemed for hundreds of years for the revival of his kingdom.

With such deep machinations, who can say for sure that he hasn't long known this and set a trap for me using my uncle?"

Chen Yuan laughed heartily.

Su Ziyue's face changed:

"You mean that Xiang Qianqiu has long known about this, only hiding it and not revealing?"

"Yes, I am so convinced!"

"Doesn't that mean your uncle is in danger?"

"Before he kills me, Xiang Qianqiu won't reveal his hand. Killing my uncle would only provoke my wrath, serving no other purpose.

Only killing me, swallowing my forces, is his true objective."

"So...."

"So this time, I've anticipated his anticipation of my anticipation of his anticipation!"

Su Ziyue: "..."

...

...

Blood State, Liangshan.

Xiang Qianqiu stood at the edge of a cliff, eyes closed in contemplation, with the dark red sunset shining upon him, giving him a unique temperament.

The void rippled, and the masked Hall Master of the Seven Killings Hall slowly appeared beside him.

"Chen Yuan has appeared."

Xiang Qianqiu opened his eyes and slowly uttered a few words.

"I know, he probably wasn't in seclusion before but took a trip to the Southern Border...." The Hall Master of the Seven Killings Hall nodded as if expecting it.

Being the only force focused on assassination among the ten Immortal Sects, the intelligence capabilities of the Seven Killings Hall spanned the world. Although not comparable to the Ascending Immortal Tower, they're still top-notch.

Including the Southern Border, where they have some spies.

After the battle at Zhen Nan Pass ended, he mobilized all his forces to investigate Chen Yuan's whereabouts. Unfortunately, it was too tightly guarded, and they could not figure it out.

Recently, however, news came that Chen Yuan was suspected of having shown up in the Southern Border, pursued by the Demon God, yet he emerged unscathed and is now appearing at Yan King Mansion.

"He indeed has courage to wander off in such a situation...." The Hall Master of the Seven Killings Hall shook his head.

"There's nothing he's afraid to do. Now he's preparing for war, and soon he will act against Blood State."

"Hehe.... having just gone through the battle at Zhen Nan Pass, how much strength does he have to act? Let him move, and we will take the opportunity to pin him down, completing our great enterprise."

"If he's daring to act, he must have some reliance. Perhaps he truly believes that Dongfang Sheng is currently in Lanzhou stalled by the Buddhists, leaving Blood State vulnerable."

"Did you call me here today just to discuss this matter?"

"Of course not, today I called you to inform you of something."

"What?"

The Hall Master of the Seven Killings Hall frowned and asked.

"The King of Chujiang is Chen Yuan's mole...."

"Are you joking? Haha.... The King of Chujiang entered the Seven Killings Hall when Chen Yuan was still in his mother's belly...." The Hall Master of the Seven Killings Hall scoffed.

While he had some doubts and suspicions about the identity of King of Chujiang, feeling it wasn't simple, it was unimportant, for now he was the King of Chujiang of the Seven Killings Hall, the second power figure.

To suggest he was Xiang Qianqiu's man seemed more credible than saying he was Chen Yuan's person.

As Xiang Qianqiu uttered, "Chen Yuan was still in his mother's belly," a faint hint of killing intent flashed briefly but quickly dissipated as he calmly said:

"The King of Chujiang is a descendant of the Chen Family from the Great Chu, known as Chen Huaiyi. He has a sister, Chen Xuanling, and Chen Xuanling had a son, Chen Yuan!

Chen Huaiyi is Chen Yuan's uncle. So, what do you say, is he Chen Yuan's man?"

"Chen Huaiyi.... Chen Xuanling.... Chen Xuanling...." The Hall Master's eyes brightened, seemingly recalling something, and looked at Xiang Qianqiu with astonishment, asking in a stern voice:

"Is Chen Yuan.... your son?!"

As the Hall Master of the Seven Killings Hall, he certainly knew who Chen Xuanling was and whom she eventually married.

"Yes."

"Hehe... hahaha...."

"Why are you laughing?"

"You two really are.... such a father and son with benevolent affection...."