Emperor Yu’s words plunged the leaders of Qixuan Hall into silence.

Meanwhile, a chill rose in Zhan Tian’s heart, a coldness born from Emperor Yu’s attitude toward Liu Sheng, summarized merely as "Great Yu will not mistreat."

He couldn’t believe that the Qin Emperor Sacred Land lacked miraculous healing items. At the very least, the National Preceptor had also been seriously injured before, but recovered shortly after.

"Heh!"

A cold laugh escaped his heart. So this is Emperor Yu?

Moments later, it was Duke Qin who spoke first.

"The Blood Cry Realm has been heavily guarded, and there are enough experts. Most importantly, with the Nine Heavens Star River Array, there shouldn’t be a major issue."

"However, we cannot let our guard down; two of us need to go!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Duke Liu interjected, "Moreover, they will definitely try to enter the Blood Cry Realm. Even though the entrance is fully guarded, they surely have other ways."

"Additionally, from today onwards, thoroughly inspect those guarding the Blood Cry Realm to prevent them from infiltrating."

Each of the Three Dukes spoke in turn.

Only the National Preceptor and Zhan Tian remained silent.

"Zhan Tian, what is your opinion?"

Emperor Yu asked.

"Rather than worrying about the Blood Cry Realm, we should take a gamble and eradicate both tribes at the Abyss River. Even if the Blood Race emerges, what could they do?"

Zhan Tian was full of battle spirit.

Great Yu had always been constrained by the Ten Great Dangerous Lands.

In the past, we dared not act rashly; entering those races’ territories meant the Human Race would be suppressed over time, and the stronger the individual, the greater the suppression.

Furthermore, those races indeed had their own trump cards.

So we’ve merely suppressed them until now.

But now that the two tribes have come out, there’s no need to stick to the old ways.

Kill, kill ruthlessly!

No matter how many die, we mustn’t hold back!

"Combining those two tribes together, especially the experts at the Peak of Eighth Layer, they’re not weaker than Great Yu. Moreover, the number of casualties is unknown!"

Duke Liu was the first to stand up and oppose his viewpoint.

"I would rather die in battle than continue like this. Besides, Your Majesty has activated the national destiny, which will suppress all foreign races within Great Yu. Destroying the two tribes is not that difficult!"

In an instant!

The expressions of the people in Qixuan Hall changed dramatically.

Even the always calm National Preceptor’s eyes showed a trace of shock.

"The national destiny cannot be casually activated. Do not mention this again."

Emperor Yu’s voice turned much colder.

"I was merely expressing my inner thoughts. I ask Your Majesty’s forgiveness!"

Although Zhan Tian appeared to be asking for forgiveness, everyone knew he was aggrieved.

After all, the relationship between Liu Sheng and him was well known.

Now, with Liu Sheng in such a state, he surely harbored thoughts of revenge.

Of course, that was just what they thought.

Only the National Preceptor noticed something unusual.

"Take action against the two tribes at the Abyss River! Also, pay attention to the Blood Cry Realm!"

"National Preceptor, you go to the Blood Cry Realm and personally oversee the Nine Heavens Star River Array."

"Zhan Tian, Duke Yuan, the two of you head to the Abyss River!"

"Duke Qin, handle the rest!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

They replied in unison.

Zhan Tian had no objections, and as for the Hidden Kill, he no longer cared. He was headed to the Abyss River, and whatever was meant to happen would happen; he could do nothing about it.

In the past, he would never have acted this way.

But Liu Sheng’s severe injury had altered his mindset.

All but the National Preceptor gradually left Qixuan Hall.

"Teacher, do you think I acted correctly?" 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Emperor Yu showed a fatigued expression, and as the Emperor of Great Yu, all his actions were for the sake of Great Yu.

But there were things he couldn’t divulge, at least not for the time being.

"If Your Majesty believes it correct, then proceed as planned!"

Emperor Yu was, in a sense, groomed by him.

As both a subordinate and a teacher, he would unwaveringly stand behind Emperor Yu.

"Heh!"

Emperor Yu chuckled softly, "Thank you, Master."

The Emperor is destined to be lonely; having one or two who understand him is enough!

The news of Liu Sheng’s grave injury, though concealed, spread out immediately, quickly permeating the upper echelons of Great Yu.

But no one could believe that someone at the Peak of Eighth Layer could be crippled.

His life was barely saved.

But to the Liu Family, this news was like a bolt from the blue.

"Impossible!"

"How could this be!"

At the Liu Mansion, Liu Siyuan, the current Patriarch of the Liu Family, lost his composure upon hearing the news.

His elder uncle Liu Sheng was the Liu Family’s pillar. Now that he’s been crippled, while there might not be an immediate problem, in the long term, who could say?

"Father, what do we do?"

Liu Qing, looking panic-stricken, ran back to the Liu Family the moment he received the news.

"I’ll go to the Ritual Department."

Liu Siyuan couldn’t sit still; he had to see his elder uncle with his own eyes. He couldn’t believe that someone at the Peak of Eighth Layer could be so severely injured.

Impossible!

...

At the Ritual Department.

Liu Siyuan was dumbfounded; he couldn’t even get past the gate.

Liu Sheng had issued an order not to meet with anyone, no exceptions!

"I want to see my uncle. Did you confirm this?"

Liu Siyuan glared at the guards, unable to believe Liu Sheng wouldn’t meet with him.

"I already said, the Chief Eunuch really isn’t seeing anyone!"

The guard replied hastily. He wasn’t foolish; he knew to explain clearly.

"Patriarch Liu."

At this moment, Kang Bai walked out.

"Lord Kang."

Liu Siyuan immediately approached him, "How is my uncle? Please take me to see him; otherwise, I can’t rest easy!"

"Go back; the Chief Eunuch needs to recuperate and won’t meet anyone."

"I..."

"Patriarch Liu, don’t make things difficult for the Chief Eunuch!"

Kang Bai directly interrupted him, while staring intently at him.

Liu Siyuan opened his mouth slightly, wanting to say something but ultimately only sighed, "I understand. If my uncle has any instructions, please have someone inform me at the Liu Family, Lord Kang."