After cleaning the battlefield, everyone spent the night on the island in fear. In the early morning of the next day, Liu Xia's fleet left Qianling Island.
Originally, this time they only came to loot the Nangong family's wealth. Although the exercises hidden on the island had been shipped, there was no trace of joy on the faces of Song Tianyou, Zhang Haotian, and even Liu Xia.
The power of the demon clan exceeded all expectations.
Yesterday's battle was just the tip of the demon iceberg. Even the most elite human army could not fight against them.
In less than half an hour, the army lost more than 3,000 people.
If the demons land from the Dragon Soul Continent, who will be their opponent?
After wandering on the sea for three days, the army finally returned to Wanghai City.
As soon as he landed on the shore, he saw Tuoba Lingyun standing on the shore with his hands behind his back.
Although Liu Xia knew that some of the misunderstandings were arranged by the emperor, Liu Xia still felt a little unhappy when she saw him.[
Especially his sudden appearance here made Liu Xia curious.
"See His Highness Chitose."
Immediately, Tuoba Lingyun clasped his fists and said.
Tuoba Lingyun has a transcendent status in the Tianji Dynasty. He can kneel to no one except the emperor.
"Oh? Mr. Tuoba, what are you doing?"
Liu Xia smiled lightly.
"Haha, Your Highness is welcome. I am here to convey the order to His Majesty."
Having said this, Tuoba Lingyun handed a secret letter to Liu Xia.
Liu Xia hurriedly opened it and took a look, and couldn't help being stunned.
“The emperor is in Jiangling!!”
Liu Xia was stunned.
"His Majesty arrived at Jiangling three days ago. So he sent a villain to convey the order, but His Highness went to sea. The villain has been waiting until now. Your Highness, please set off quickly."
Tuoba Lingyun smiled.
"Master Song, I'll leave the matters here to you for now. I have to go to Jiangling."
After saying that, Liu Xia hurried back to the mansion.[
After a brief farewell to Lingling, Liu Xia took Dabao, Caiwei, Zhang Zong and others, escorted by Tiger Guards, and hurried towards Jiangling.
Three days later, Liu Xia arrived at Jiangling City.
After repelling the pirates from Dongji Island, Jiangling City is currently undergoing intensive repairs.
The streets were busy with traffic, but Liu Xia saw that the Tiankui Guards were here with three steps and one post, and five steps and one sentry. It was obvious that the emperor was really here.
A moment later, Liu Xia's men arrived at Jiangling Mansion. At this moment, Chen Mo had been waiting outside the main hall. When he saw Liu Xia, he smiled and said: "Your Highness, come in quickly. Your Majesty has been waiting for you for several days."
"Thank you, father-in-law."
After saying that, Liu Xia stepped into the government office.
The emperor was in the backyard of the government office, and he was accompanied by three cabinet ministers.
After some communication, Liu Xia entered the study room in the backyard.
In the study, the smoke from the incense burner was rising. The eunuchs and maids all around stood on one side with their heads bowed.
The emperor stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the flowers in the backyard, wondering what he was thinking about.
"My sons and ministers see my father, long live my father, long live, long live, long live my father."
At this time, Liu Xia knelt on the ground and saluted.
"Oh? Haoxuan is back. Get up quickly."
Immediately, the emperor walked up to Liu Xia with a smile and helped Liu Xia up.
"I heard your battle report in Longdu Jielian, and there was a lot of good news. The Nangong family was destroyed, and the pirates were wiped out. You have lived up to my wishes."
The emperor smiled happily.
"This is what a son should do."
Liu Xia bowed her waist and said.
"Well, not bad. Where is Lingling?"
the emperor asked.
"Lingling is pregnant, so it's not easy for the carriage to bump around, so Cheng left him in Wanghai City."
Liu Xia smiled.
"Okay! Okay! Okay!"
The emperor said hello three times in a row, and he was obviously very pleased that he had someone to succeed him.
"Find a time and send her back to Longdu. You are really fooling around."
When the emperor said this, his expression suddenly changed.
"My son, I know my guilt."
Liu Xia said hurriedly.
After all, it is against military law to lead troops to fight with their families.
"Forget it, since you have repeatedly performed extraordinary feats, I won't argue with you anymore. I heard that you went out to sea to destroy the remnants of the Nangong family these past few days. Did it go well?"
the emperor asked.
"Father, I really want to tell you this."
Immediately, Liu Xia told the emperor everything that happened to him on Qianling Island.
After hearing this, the emperor didn't seem surprised, and just said lightly: "It's still here."
"Haoxuan."
"My son is here."
"Do you know why I returned to Jiangling?"
"My son, I don't know."
Liu Xiarantan's answer.
"It's not a secret now. I'm anxious to see you because I want to tell you this. So you should be prepared."
Having said this, the emperor said to the eunuchs and maids around him: "You all go down."
Immediately, the palace maid and the eunuch left and were clean.
"Haoxuan, do you still remember the Longdu murder case more than thirty years ago?"
"My son...my son knows something."
More than thirty years ago, the prince of Longdu seized the throne and was beaten bloody. Liu Xia naturally knew that, but this was a royal taboo after all.
"Then do you know how the late emperor died?"
The emperor asked again.
"I heard that I heard that I had gained a lot of troops, and some said that I had gone crazy. I don't know the specific details."
"Forget it, let me tell you. The late emperor died at the hands of the demons."
"What!"
Liu Xia was stunned.
"In the far sea, there is an island that seals the demon clan. It is called Demon Island. I later found some clues in some ancient books. That island sealed a terrible demon. In ancient times, people called him the Demon Emperor. This demon
Di Nai is the last demon in the Demon Tribe’s Bronze Pillar Dragon Soul Continent. Nai
It was sealed in the Demonic Island by the Human Emperor and the Demon Clan. I don’t know why, but there were some problems on this sealed Demonic Island. The outer seal was loose. So in the past few years, the Demon Clan has been making trouble in Longhu Continent. They
The purpose is to release the Demon Emperor and return to the world."
Having said this, the emperor handed a yellowed ancient book to Liu Xiadao: "The formation that seals this demon emperor is called the Nine Heavens Disillusionment Formation. Someone should have tampered with it and loosened the seal. Fortunately, the seal is still strong. But, for
The spiritual source that provides energy to this seal will be particularly weak every thirty years on a bad day. This
At that time, it is possible for the demon to break free from the seal. Thirty years ago, the late emperor knew the news and took the world's masters to the demon path to stop the demon clan. For this reason, all the major sects and families in the world paid a heavy price. Although he succeeded in the end
The masters who fail to seal the Demon Emperor again will most likely die there. The late Emperor was not spared."
The emperor sighed and continued: "In order not to cause unnecessary commotion, the sects and families involved in sealing the Demon Emperor blocked the news. However, the late emperor died suddenly and there was no heir apparent, so what happened later
The Longdu murder case. It was only after I ascended the throne that I learned the truth. In the past thirty years, there has never been a day of peace."
"Father, when you come to Jiangzhou this time, do you also want to lead people to seal the Demon Emperor in person, just like the late emperor?"
Liu Xia couldn't help but said in surprise.
The emperor nodded silently and said: "It's just this time, I can't help but seal the Demon Emperor and repair the spiritual source. It will completely eliminate the consequences of eternal farewell. Therefore, you can return to Longdu now. If anything happens to me, this Jiangshan Sheji,
It’s still up to you to shoulder the responsibility.”
"Father!"
Liu Xia said in surprise.
"I have ordered the cabinet to discuss the edict and everything has been arranged. You can rest assured."
said the emperor.
When Liu Xia heard this, he naturally knew how dangerous this time would be. Even the emperor was making arrangements for his funeral.
Throughout the ages, that emperor did not want to live forever. For him to say these words shows the seriousness of the matter.
"Father, I am willing to complete it for you."
Liu Xia immediately clasped his fists and said.
The emperor shook his head silently and said: "I have waited for this day for thirty years. This is my fate. If I cannot repair the seal this time, you will have to take over my mission thirty years later and complete it. Until
This demon emperor must be completely sealed. I believe you have seen how ferocious the demons are. Once the demon is born, not only our Tianji Dynasty, but also the entire Dragon Soul Continent will not be spared. This is not a child's play."
"But……"
"Good boy, I understand what you mean. Sit down, I still have some important things that I want to explain to you one by one."
Having said this, the emperor walked behind the desk.
Liu Xia sat down silently, and the emperor handed Liu Xia a prepared list.
"This is the list of important officials in the provinces of our Tianji Dynasty. Those who are red-blooded among them must be removed after you ascend the throne."
Liu Xia took a look and saw that these people were the current feudal officials.
Obviously, the emperor was dealing with the aftermath.
"In the cabinet, the chief ministers do not need to be replaced for the time being. However, if the Nangong family is destroyed, a martial arts person can fill the vacancy..."
Liu Xia felt sad while listening.
After all, the man in front of him is his father.
Blood is thicker than water, no one can let go of this feeling.
It took three full hours for the emperor to finish what he wanted to say.
Everything from the appointment of local officials to the mobilization of troops from the treasury was explained to Liu Xia in detail.
This is probably extremely rare throughout the ages.
"Father, if you must go, I am willing to help you."
Liu Xia couldn't help but said.
"Young people, don't be impulsive. There is no need to argue about this matter. Remember, leave hope to young people. I am already at this age. I have tried the rise and fall of prosperity in the world. I have no regrets. But you still have
As a young man, I don't feel comfortable entrusting this country to others."
The emperor smiled faintly, and looked at Liu Xia's sad face, and couldn't help but said: "Go, I am also tired today. You should go to rest early. Tomorrow morning you and I will go to Wanhe Mountain to worship heaven. Then you can
Then I will return to Longdu to take charge of the overall situation. I believe in you."
"My son, please retire."
Immediately, Liu Xia cupped his fists and said.
However, as he knelt on the ground and looked at the white hair on the emperor's temples, his eyes could not help but turn red.
The emperor waved his hands and turned around.
Liu Xia retreated outside the door, looking at the lonely figure of the emperor in the palace, silent.
For some reason, Liu Xia's shoulders suddenly felt heavier.