Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy novel Chapter 606

Chapter 606: Chapter 607: Who Can Turn the Tide [First Update, Please Subscribe]

On this day, King Xiuyuan finally emerged from his seclusion.

He still didn’t know how to cultivate the Great Penetrating Fist to perfection, but his realm had already reached the Ninth Grade Tongxuan.

He learned of the situation from Elder Ming and grew anxious, immediately summoning the Great Generals and various military officers present in the Royal City.

Generals were normally stationed outside the capital. However, King Xiuyuan felt uneasy. He feared they might follow in his father’s footsteps by staging a mutiny like the one at Chen Qiao and seizing the throne. Therefore, all the generals were kept in the Royal City. As for the armies, they were handed over to several Deputy Generals to command, thus reducing the chances of rebellion.

They stood atop the walls of the Royal Palace, looking down upon the citizens amassed below.

King Xiuyuan was naturally imposing. With his unruly hair draped over his shoulders, he looked like a simple and honest man—though, of course, that was merely his appearance. He gave Elder Ming a meaningful glance.

Elder Ming nodded and stepped forward, his voice ringing out loud and clear. "My people, citizens of Xiuyuan Country! I am Elder Ming. My predictions are as good as divine revelation, and today I have cast a divination. I foresee that our neighboring country will begin mobilizing its troops. Today, they will start to invade our lands."

What?

The citizens listened in disbelief. How could this be? In their eyes, their relationship with the neighboring country had always been harmonious.

"Everyone, there is no need to doubt," Elder Ming continued. "In this battle, we must give it our all. Otherwise, this very day will mark the annihilation of Xiuyuan Country!"

What?

His words caused an uproar among the citizens. How could Xiuyuan Country possibly face true annihilation? They all knew that the Wuliang of Xiuyuan Country had once commanded a hundred nations to pay homage. Even if a dynasty were to change, it would only be an internal matter. How could they be conquered by a neighboring country?

Sensing the citizens’ thoughts, Elder Ming gave a bitter smile, but his voice remained firm. "I, too, wish what I said were not true. Unfortunately, that is the reality."

"The neighboring country is dispatching an army of three hundred thousand, and they are determined to win."

"The War God, Ye Qingxian, has already set out. The marshal for this campaign is none other than Ye Qingxian herself!"

Ye Qingxian?

The citizens were perplexed by the name, but the generals and other officers turned ashen-faced. They all knew of this young woman. Despite her youth, her talent was exceptional, especially for leading armies. Her skill was not just theoretical—she possessed true ability.

With her leading the troops, who could possibly withstand her?

Seeing the utter lack of morale, King Xiuyuan became enraged. He stepped forward and bellowed, "Everyone, the soldiers of the neighboring country have always been fierce and brutal! They have long been greedily watching our Xiuyuan Country.

"If they invade, they will plunder every last one of our cultivation resources!

"If they break through, our men will be enslaved!

"Our women will become mere tools!"

As he spoke, his expression turned grim. "At that time, we will be fish on the chopping block and they the butcher’s knife! We will be helpless, able only to be slaughtered at their whim!"

The king’s words sent the crowd into an uproar. The citizens were utterly shocked. Their faces turned pale as they wondered in disbelief, How could this be? How?

Fear and panic spread through the citizens. They didn’t want to become slaves, nor did they want their women to be defiled. They were afraid. The military officers’ expressions also turned extremely grim.

"Everyone!" King Xiuyuan continued, "As the one with the highest cultivation in this country, I should be the one to act without hesitation. But alas... at present, this king is willing but lacks the strength."

He gave Elder Ming another look.

Elder Ming understood. He stepped forward and said, "My people, our neighbor is about to attack. If His Majesty doesn’t take action, our nation is surely doomed. Only His Majesty can save the masses from this fiery tribulation!"

"Indeed, indeed!" the citizens and generals all nodded in agreement.

One of the citizens asked, "Your Majesty, may I inquire why you are willing but lack the strength?"

"Forget it, forget it."

King Xiuyuan felt completely powerless. Where would he find the courage to seek revenge? Who knew whether the Wutian Celestial Emperor was still around? It wasn’t about being afraid of ten thousand outcomes, but about the "what if" of that one single possibility.

Many people said that only with King Xiuyuan stepping forward could they defeat the army of the neighboring country. He was their Savior. They worried that while the king had the will, he lacked the strength. Thus, many people began to help King Xiuyuan select beautiful women.

"Mother, I will not go."

"You must go! Only if King Xiuyuan has both the will and the strength can he save us."

It wasn’t just one family that thought this way. Many parents sent their own beautiful daughters to King Xiuyuan.

King Xiuyuan was very pleased. He proclaimed that he finally had both the will and the strength and would surely repel the invading army for all the people under heaven.

After that day, the City Lord of Guang, Si’er, and the others remained in Duke Guang’s Mansion.

King Xiuyuan had once summoned Si’er and Yi Ren to see him, claiming that only he, their father, could protect them when the neighboring country attacked.

Si’er didn’t believe it; she insisted on staying by Wu Tian’s side.

Yet, Yi Ren returned to King Xiuyuan’s side.

"Wu Tian might be the descendant of that eminent person," King Xiuyuan said, sitting on his throne. "But he is a novice, young and inexperienced. How can he possibly protect Si’er?"

"Indeed. I don’t understand why my little sister trusts him so much," Yi Ren said. In her heart, she believed staying by her father’s side was the safest place. As her father, he would surely rather die himself than let his daughters come to harm.

King Xiuyuan nodded, his face full of self-assured confidence. He was even in the mood to idly toy with the Luminous Pearl in his hand, musing, "When the neighboring country invades, in this age of chaos, only this king can turn the tides! Si’er will realize her mistake. Wu Tian cannot protect her."