Cultivation: I Can Reincarnate Into Various Worlds
Chapter 96 - 94, A fragrant breeze penetrates Shenjing, taking your head for a single purpose (seeking the first order)_3

Chapter 96: 94, A fragrant breeze penetrates Shenjing, taking your head for a single purpose (seeking the first order)_3

However, when it came to Xu Xing, he could only serve diligently. He dared not harbor the slightest bit of disloyalty.

"My mind is made up..." Xu Xing saw that after he had negated both of Gongyang Yi’s plans, the soldiers’ morale was restored and their courage rekindled. He then continued, "We will charge directly at Shenjing from Luonan Road, severing the Imperial Court’s Court orthodoxy. As long as Shenjing falls and the Emperor dies, King Zhenbei will surely submit and surrender, hoping to return to his former status. Thereafter, we will slowly devour the remaining territories..."

If I don’t sever the Dragon Pulse of the Song Knife, I will eventually face death. Rather than waiting for death by acting slowly, it’s better to take a risk! Moreover, my actions are not without a plan. Once Shenjing falls and the Imperial Court loses its orthodox authority, then both I and King Zhenbei, as regional powers, can contend for the world. It’s just that I have more confidence in my chances... Additionally, until the world is completely conquered, as long as Mount Siming continues to supply King Zhenbei with food and provisions, King Zhenbei will not lightly rebel, lest he be attacked on both front and rear.

"Ming Gong’s excellent plan; we will strictly follow Ming Gong’s orders." Gongyang Yi bowed deeply. The other generals in the commander’s tent also accepted the order one by one.

However, at this very moment, a guard from outside the door reported, "Heavenly King, Wang Wang, Minister of Rites, has arrived. He seeks peace negotiations."

The generals in the camp instantly looked at each other in dismay. They had just settled on a strategy to attack Shenjing, and Emperor Chongming had already come to beg for peace?

"The Mandate of Heaven resides with the four corners, not with the one!" Xu Xing declared, then mused, This is the Heavenly Order aiding me... He was taken aback for a moment, then burst into hearty laughter.

Chang Ji, Gongyang Yi, and other civil and military officials were stunned for a moment, not understanding Xu Xing’s intentions. However, they were also unwilling to dampen King Xing Tian’s spirits, so they too laughed heartily, their laughter echoing throughout the commander’s tent.

Not long after, Wang Wang, Minister of Rites, cautiously entered the Righteous Army’s commander’s tent.

"Envoy Xu..." Wang Wang began, "You eat the Emperor’s grain and receive his salary; all is by Imperial grace. How can you then bully the common people and act as a bandit?"

"If you do not withdraw your troops, His Majesty, in his mighty wrath, will surely exterminate your three clans!"

The legendary King Xing Tian has the dignified air of a scholar, not the fierce, green-faced, long-fanged demon of rumor, Wang Wang observed. Gathering a shred of courage, he puffed out his chest and questioned Xu Xing loudly. I can’t just grovel for mercy and beg Mount Siming for peace the moment I walk in. If I did that, even if I were fortunate enough to succeed and return to the Court, death would still await me.

"Minister Wang," Xu Xing began, ignoring Wang Wang’s accusatory questions and instead changing the subject to belittle Emperor Chongming, "you were originally a loyal minister. It is a pity you follow such a mediocre ruler."

"This..." Wang Wang, Minister of Rites, was rendered speechless. In his heart, he too believed Emperor Chongming was an unenlightened and mediocre ruler. Otherwise, why would he, the one who proposed the strategy, have been sent as an envoy to sue for peace? However, even though he inwardly agreed with Xu Xing’s words, he dared not voice his concurrence.

"I need to borrow your head, Minister," Xu Xing said, a faint smile playing on his lips. "It will lend me considerable strength."

As soon as these words were uttered, Wang Wang, Minister of Rites, stumbled back several steps in terror. "Envoy Xu, no, no, no... King Xing Tian! Since ancient times, when two states are at war, envoys are not killed! I am a Heavenly Envoy, an Imperial Envoy! You cannot kill me!" He was thoroughly terrified by Xu Xing’s words. A perfectly proper diplomatic mission had turned into a deadly trap!

"It is not this king who will kill you," Xu Xing stated calmly. "It is that scoundrel Chongming who will kill you... Minister Wang, I wish you a safe journey." Xu Xing offered no further explanation, merely ordering his Bodyguards to escort Wang Wang, Minister of Rites, out of the commander’s tent.

Once Wang Wang, Minister of Rites, had departed, Xu Xing turned his gaze to Gui Yishou. "Spread a rumor: Emperor Chongming, disregarding the welfare of the state, intends to sue for peace with Xu Ni. Wang Wang, Minister of Rites, is the proof of this."

Gui Yishou was one of the Five Tiger Envoys of the Five Tiger Hall, specifically responsible for intelligence concerning the Imperial Court and the wider world.

"Yes, your subordinate obeys the order." Gui Yishou acknowledged the command and exited the commander’s tent.

"This minister congratulates you, Ming Gong!" Gongyang Yi, who was still in the tent, exclaimed, his eyes lighting up as he understood the reason for Xu Xing’s earlier laughter. "With Wang Wang’s head to sow discord, taking Shenjing... will not be difficult at all!" He then cupped his hands and offered his congratulations.