My Cultivation Starting from Archery
Chapter 874 - 260 The World is Stabilized_3

Chapter 874: Chapter 260 The World is Stabilized_3

Zhongjue Hall.

After the court meeting ended, Emperor Cao Huan, accompanied by close ministers and Guiyuan Sect cultivators, entered the hall to discuss the upcoming national deployments.

"Your Majesty!"

Shangguan Haichang was the first to speak: "Though the surface suggests the war is over, the state of the realm remains precarious!

"The Beiliang King commands an army of over 300,000; the territory he controls stretches from the Luotian Mountain Range in the north to the Fei River Basin in the south, encompassing half of the empire.

"Even for a vassal prince with a different surname, possessing so many states is unheard of!

"Chen Sansi himself is now resting with over 80,000 troops of the Beiliang Army in Ba County, not far from the Capital City, Chang’an, so we cannot afford to be careless!"

"Indeed, Your Majesty."

Minister of War Ming Qingfeng added, "The Battle of Fei River involved invoking the stars, such a heavenly ability, if unchecked, will eventually lead to great trouble!"

"And there’s also the Jade Seal!"

Other officials chimed in, "Chen Sansi personally assassinated the late Emperor. Since then, he hasn’t surrendered either the Dragon Abyss Sword or the Imperial Jade Seal, indicating his rebellious intentions!"

"Dear ministers."

Emperor Cao Huan spoke worriedly: "Given your insights, what should our next course of action be?"

"I stand by my previous statement: even though Your Majesty trusts the Beiliang King as a brother, one must always remain vigilant."

Shangguan Haichang said, "I dare to propose three strategies.

"First, order Chen Sansi to hand over the Seven Stars Dragon Abyss Sword and the Imperial Jade Seal immediately.

"Second, Your Majesty shall issue an edict ordering him to send his eldest son, Chen Duhe, to the Capital City to study alongside the princes.

"Third, redirect his forces eastward to attack Qing Country."

"Absolutely not!"

King Yan, Cao Zhi, rushed to Zhongjue Hall and immediately rejected the suggestions: "Royal Brother, this man yields to gentleness but not force. Years ago, due to the late Emperor forcing him into the capital, it sparked the Beiliang rebellion. Now, although he holds significant military power, he hasn’t turned against the court yet. We can only negotiate, not coerce."

"Twelfth Brother speaks rightly!"

Cao Huan replied with righteous conviction: "Chen Sansi is my brother. Anyone among you who accuses him of treason, attempting to sow discord between us, I shall execute immediately!

"However...

"The issue of appropriately placing my brother indeed poses a significant challenge."

"Royal Brother."

King Yan, Cao Zhi, suggested: "Let me go with the Immortal Masters of the Guiyuan Sect to handle the situation."

"No!"

Emperor Cao Huan stood and declared: "To express sincerity, I will personally go, lest anyone miscommunicates my intentions, thus displeasing my brother!

"Twelfth Brother, please immediately invite the Immortal Masters here, and escort me to meet the Beiliang King to discuss the consequential matters of the realm!"

...

One of the Three Palaces in the imperial city, Taiji Palace. NovelFire

The cultivators from the Guiyuan Sect were temporarily residing here, also deliberating how to manage their relationship with the Beiliang King.

"Let us not forget."

Qian Qiren took a deep breath: "After all, he is a disciple of Sun Xiangzong, and the so-called ’Guardian’ is by no means a favorable legacy. Years ago, it was Sun Xiangzong who destroyed a spirit vein at the ends of the earth."

"Indeed, and this person possesses numerous treasures."

Other cultivators echoed, "If he is left unchecked, he might even seize the entire Ancestor Vein. Relying on the Heaven and Earth Seal, we are rendered helpless."

"But...

"We genuinely have no means to subdue him!

"Currently, with the Dragon Abyss Sword and the Imperial Jade Seal in his possession, coupled with a True Power Middle Stage cultivation, who can contend with him?"

"..."

"Elder Huang!"

Everyone turned to the old cultivator in the corner of the courtyard, sitting on a mule cart, sipping yellow wine.

Over the past two months, Huang Laojiu had mysteriously preferred to hide alone, pondering unknown matters.

"Old Huang!"

Some cultivators shouted directly.

They had no idea of Elder Huang’s seniority, as he usually wasn’t pretentious, so they straightforwardly addressed him as such.

"Hiss~"

Huang Laojiu sipped the mundane, impure, and bitter yellow wine, his face lined with crevices expressing slight distress: "What is that? What is that trace of clean energy?"

Eastern Continent.

How many treasures exist exactly?

Dragon Abyss, Jade Seal, and even Xuanzhu!

Especially within the Xuanzhu, that peculiar Qingxuan Energy chills one to the bone.

Alas!

Suppressed by sealing.

In a normal state, Huang Laojiu could only reveal his Qi Refining cultivation, lacking time to employ advanced investigation magic for sensing.

However, that lad hasn’t initiated a pursuit, indicating he doesn’t dare misuse his powers.

Both sides were in a stalemate, much like an army confrontation, neither side making moves!

"Old Huang!"

Qian Qiren waved his hand in front of him: "What are you pondering?! We’re anxious about what to do if Chen Sansi suddenly turns hostile."

"No, no."

Huang Laojiu regained focus, showing his missing front teeth, and confidently said: "He won’t turn against us."

"Oh?"

Qian Qiren was taken aback: "How can you be so sure?"

"With this old man here."

Huang Laojiu stated calmly: "He must give some face."

"You?"

Qian Qiren skeptically said: "With just your Second-tier Array?"

"Daoist Qian!"

Cui Zhichen quickly reminded: "Do not disrespect Elder Huang!"

"No problem, Old Huang doesn’t hold grudges."

Qian Qiren said: "Shall we leave then? To talk with Chen Sansi, as long as we drag on for years until the Ancestor Vein revives or find alternative methods bypassing the Eastern Continent’s seal, he would pose no threat to us."

Procrastination!

This was the best strategy the Guiyuan Sect had devised.

An hour later.

They escorted Emperor Cao Huan, flying through the sky, to seek the Beiliang King.

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Ba County.

After the Battle of Fei River, the Beiliang Army reassembled and handled regional remnants, ultimately temporarily settling the Central Army here, where Chen Sansi also nursed his injuries in the city.