Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 892 - 633: The Emperor’s Decision_2

Chapter 892: Chapter 633: The Emperor’s Decision_2

"Please speak, Emperor!"

The Duke of Qin appeared calm on the surface, but inside he was deeply shocked. This task, which necessitated his personal involvement, was certainly no simple matter.

"This is a memorial from the Western Territory. Take a look!"

Wang Mingyu seemed disinterested in explaining the whole story and simply tossed Prince Xin’s memorial to the Duke of Qin.

The Duke of Qin carefully took it and read through the contents in detail, his face involuntarily changing as he did.

Seeing the Duke of Qin’s expression change, Wang Mingyu’s lips curved into a slight smile, and he asked.

"How do you think I should decide?"

"If the matter regarding the Western Territory is truly as Prince Xin stated, I support the plan proposed in the memorial. Although it will expose some of our Royal Family’s strength, it could serve to intimidate the world. Our Imperial cavalry remains unstoppable!"

"Haha, good! Listening to you speak is always comforting. You will personally lead the Divine Tiger Division, depart tomorrow and head towards the Western Territory. The elders of the Royal Family will be mixed within your Tiger Division. Remember, you alone should know their identity. I’ll inform you of the travel list later!"

"I accept the decree!"

"Alright, you may leave now. Remember, this is a military secret, not to be disclosed to anyone. Keep the movements of the Tiger Division subtle, be wary of potential eavesdroppers!"

"Are you suggesting there are members of the Outer Realm Demon Race even within our Capital Luoyang?"

Hearing the expression ’walls have ears,’ the Duke of Qin’s complexion changed dramatically, and he let out an exclamation.

Not just in the Capital Luoyang, but even within our Imperial Palace, there are spies from the Demon Clan. Hence, only you and I know of this matter; there is no need to inform the Duke of Cheng or others. Go back and prepare the rest of the Tiger Division. Depart at dawn tomorrow and activate the teleportation array directly!

"Yes!"

The Duke of Qin nodded in agreement.

Wang Mingyu waved his hand, signaling him to leave, then picked up a brush and wrote a letter, asking Wan’er to take it back to Wang Zhen.

After the departure of the Duke of Qin and Wan’er, Wang Mingyu’s figure flashed and he disappeared, reappearing at the forbidden area behind the Imperial Palace.

"Mingyu seeks an audience with the Ancestors!"

Outside the forbidden area, Wang Mingyu did not enter but stood outside the mountain, slightly bowing and speaking respectfully.

"What’s the matter?"

Moments later, a hoarse and aged voice came from within the forbidden area, incredibly low, as if it had not spoken in ages.

"Indeed, there is a matter requiring the Ancestors’ involvement!"

Wang Mingyu spoke solemnly, then fell briefly silent. The aged voice resounded again.

"Come in!"

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Capital Luoyang, Bureau of Soldiers and Horses.

The Duke of Qin sat in the main hall, below him were the Duke of Cheng and the other three great dukes, the joint leaders of the remaining four Tiger Divisions, excluding the strongest Blood Tiger Division!

The Five Tigers Generals are the Imperial Royal Family’s strongest military force, renowned throughout, known by all.

Without an important matter, they would not gather so easily, even though the Five Great Tiger Divisions are stationed in the Capital Luoyang, they are scattered across different locations with varied responsibilities. The Capital Luoyang, though a city, encompasses an area larger than any of the Four Territories!

Even the combined size of the Four Territories does not surpass the vastness of the Capital Luoyang!

"What’s the matter?"

The Duke of Cheng, with a straightforward temperament and a just character, couldn’t stand the oppressive atmosphere and spoke directly.

The Duke of Qin glared at the Duke of Cheng, took a deep breath, and stated loudly.

"I will personally lead the Blood Tiger Division out of the Capital Luoyang, to execute the task assigned by the Emperor. After I leave, apart from the divisions stationed across various places, summon back all other Tiger Divisions, whether they are on missions outside or not, to defend the four major gates of Luoyang!"

"Big brother personally leading the Blood Tiger Division on a mission?"

The Duke of Qin’s words had barely fallen when the Duke of Cheng and the other three great dukes spoke almost in unison, expressing immense surprise.

The Blood Tiger Division, the strongest of the Five Great Tiger Divisions, renowned for its lethal power, once deployed, will inevitably lead to rivers of blood and mountains of corpses.

Hence the name Blood Tiger Division!

Precisely for this reason, the Blood Tiger Division is rarely deployed lightly. Its presence marks the onset of war and chaos.

"The Emperor specifically instructed me, this is a military secret, not to be revealed. After I leave, chaos may arise within the Capital Luoyang. You must handle challenges carefully, heed the Emperor’s direct orders, remember, ignore any Ministry of War documents, only mobilize troops upon seeing the Imperial Decree!"

The Duke of Qin solemnly instructed, his tone grave, unprecedentedly so.

The Duke of Cheng and the other three great dukes nodded in unison, seeming to understand that change is impending in the Capital Luoyang!

"Do not worry, big brother!"

"One last thing, my travel whereabouts must remain undisclosed. Use only written commands to summon the Tiger Divisions, act discreetly, send messages in secret!"

"Yes!"

After the four great dukes received their orders, they left promptly to make arrangements, as per the Duke of Qin’s tone, he would leave soon.

"Second brother, do you know why big brother is going?"

After departing the Bureau of Soldiers and Horses, the Duke of Cheng couldn’t resist asking the Duke of Shan. It was widely known that the Duke of Shan shared the closest relationship with the Duke of Qin among the five great dukes.

Because the Duke of Qin’s wife was the Duke of Shan’s younger sister, and according to kinship, the Duke of Qin should call the Duke of Shan ’brother-in-law’!

But privately, this was so, officially, they followed protocol in official matters.

"I don’t know!"

The Duke of Shan smiled and shook his head, having only received the gathering notice recently, naturally unaware of specific details. Judging from the Duke of Qin’s expression, he too had only just received the assignment.

"Second brother, this confusion is really worrying, why don’t you ask big brother?"

Prompted by the Duke of Cheng, the Duke of Luo also expressed his opinion, for such vague orders, this was their first receipt.

"Please don’t trouble me; big brother must have his reasons for not speaking, rest assured!"

The Duke of Shan promptly expressed refusal, although deeply tied to the Duke of Qin, he never let personal feelings interfere in official business.

"Alright, let’s proceed according to big brother’s instructions!"

Seeing the Duke of Shan refuse, the others didn’t insist further, departing individually, leaving only the Duke of Luo in place, lost in thought.

The Duke of Luo was unaware that in a hidden location, the Duke of Qin’s eyes revealed a rare hint of killing intent.

Emperor Wang Mingyu didn’t explicitly mention who the ’walls have ears’ referred to, but the underlying hint was clear; within the Five Tigers Generals, there exists a Demon Clan spy!

Now it seems, only Luo Cheng, who was later awarded the rank of duke, stands as most suspicious.

Evidence showed that the Duke of Qin’s suspicions were valid!

Despite the Duke of Cheng’s curiosity, his candidness was his character; the Duke of Luo, who consistently followed military orders, never voicing any doubts, today expressed concern only after the Duke of Cheng spoke about the Duke of Qin personally leading the Blood Tiger Division!

The Tiger Division’s tasks are executed per the Emperor’s direct orders, an absolute secret, impossible to leak outside, yet the Emperor reminded the Duke of Qin about potential eavesdroppers.

This unmistakably pointed the Duke of Qin toward potential spies within the Tiger Division!

Thus today, the Duke of Qin intentionally leaked a hint of the mission, declaring his personal leadership of the Blood Tiger Division, intent on noticing who might reveal themselves.

For once the Blood Tiger Division deploys, warfare erupts inevitably, eliminating all threats unfavorable to the Royal Family!

And for the Royal Family, the Demon Clan is the greatest threat, justified the Duke of Qin in personally leading the Tiger Division.

The Duke of Qin’s silhouette flashed and disappeared; regarding the Duke of Luo, he only needed to inform the Emperor. The outcome depended on the Emperor’s stance!

This aspect, the Duke of Qin didn’t wish to handle or couldn’t manage.

In this realm, not one can alter Emperor Wang Mingyu’s stance, no one at all, even the ancestors in the forbidden area of the mountain cannot!

Because all the world’s force of destiny is entirely suppressed within the Capital Luoyang, and the Imperial Jade Seal in the Emperor’s hand can instantaneously absorb and transform it, achieving a breakthrough to the legendary realm briefly.

The strongest Domain Ancestor Realm!

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