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Suddenly, Gu Jiantang, who had been silent all along, stood up, cupped his hands to Emperor Liyang, and said, a resolute look and murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
"General Gu, this is absolutely unacceptable! Not to mention that the King of Beihan has pledged allegiance to Ye Fan, the Martial Saint of the Mortal Realm, Beihan itself is already incredibly powerful. In addition, his Beihan Iron Cavalry and Great Snow Dragon Cavalry are all brave and skilled warriors. If we rashly set out to fight, we will surely suffer heavy losses!" Zhang Julu hurriedly stopped him, fearing that Gu Jiantang would act rashly and lead his troops to attack.
He knew very well what the Northern Cold Iron Cavalry was. Although there weren't many of them, each of them was exceptionally skilled!
There are also the Great Snow Dragon Riders of the Northern Cold Kingdom; those people are all brave and skilled in battle, and their fame is far-reaching!
He was even more worried that Gu Jiantang might become the second Xu Xiao!
Upon hearing Zhang Julu's words, Gu Jiantang, who had been filled with righteous indignation, calmed down. He knew that Zhang Julu was telling the truth; the two iron cavalry units under the Northern Cold King were both very powerful.
“Prime Minister Zhang is right, Your Majesty. The Northern Cold Kingdom is powerful and has now pledged allegiance to the Martial Saint of the Human Realm. I fear we will find it difficult to gain any advantage.” Several other court officials echoed this sentiment.
Emperor Zhao Li of Liyang sighed deeply, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said, "Do any of you ministers have a good plan?"
Everyone remained silent. That was a martial saint among men; how could they possibly fight him?
Emperor Zhao Li of Liyang looked at his ministers, who were all mute, with a grim expression and a sense of helplessness...
He glared fiercely at Xu Xiao's face within the Chu Gate system, his heart filled with intense hatred. Finally, he sighed helplessly and said, "We can't just sit here and wait to die. The Celestial Master of the Zhao Dynasty at Longhu Mountain is dead! The nine Lotus Flowers of Fortune have also been destroyed. Li Yang will definitely be shaken. We must take down Bei Han and repair these Lotus Flowers of Fortune as soon as possible..."
After speaking, he turned his gaze to Ye Fan's ethereal and handsome appearance, as described by the Chu Men System, and a look of deep concern appeared on his face. "Ye Fan, the Martial Saint of the Mortal Realm, possesses extraordinary strength; he could single-handedly slaughter Li Yang! But his luck must also be repaired..."
Yang Taisui said with a troubled expression, "The difficulty lies in the fact that we must take over the Northern Cold, because only by conquering the Northern Cold can we better repair the Lotus of Fortune..."
Zhang Julu said helplessly, "But, but the Northern Cold King has allied himself with the Martial Saint of the Mortal Realm. If we go to war with him, we will surely be defeated..."
"But how can we seize Beihan without fighting?" Emperor Zhao Li of Liyang's face grew increasingly grim.
"What should we do?" Gu Jiantang also looked worried and at a loss!
Everyone was at a loss, no one knew what to do, not even Emperor Zhao Li of Liyang himself…
They knew in their hearts that even if they reclaimed Beihan without fighting, what good would it do? The King of Beihan would still retaliate!
Just as Zhao Li stared at the Chu Clan System in despair for a long time, a glimmer of hope appeared in his eyes as he said, "Now I only hope that Ye Fan, the Martial Saint of the Mortal Realm, will reject Xu Xiao..."
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned. Hope filled their eyes, and they silently prayed: Please don't agree! Otherwise, Li Yang will be in grave danger!
.........
A cliff outside Snowmoon City!
A lone figure stands on the edge of the cliff, defiant against the wind, exuding an aura of otherworldly grace! The hem of his robe flutters in the cold wind!
The horse's bright eyes were fixed on the majestic, towering, and imposing mountain in front of it, filled with longing and anticipation.
Her red dress fluttered in the wind, her jet-black hair swayed with the breeze, and a strand of hair fell beside her ear, highlighting her delicate face. Her beautiful eyes were misty, and an ethereal aura surrounded her, as if she were in a fairyland.
The woman exuded a heroic and valiant aura, looking down upon the heavens like an empress...
Her gaze was fixed on the distance, her expression focused, and a smile played on her lips.
She is Xu Weixiong! She is the Second Princess of the Northern Cold Prince's Mansion!
She was filled with emotion, never expecting that Xu Xiao, the King of Northern Cold, her father, would sacrifice so much for her…
"Father..." she called softly, her voice filled with longing.
Her gaze fell on Xu Xiao's domineering appearance, and a tenderness flashed in her eyes as she murmured, "Father, rest assured, your daughter will never let you down!"
He sacrificed so much for his daughter, and now, Xu Xiao, the King of Northern Cold, wants to submit to the Martial Saint of the Mortal Realm…
She was naturally very willing, and at this moment she hoped that the Martial Saint of the Mortal Realm would agree, so that she could stay at Wangjian Mountain openly, accompany him, and protect him!
"Father, your daughter will definitely stay in the mortal realm to serve Ye Fan, just like Minister Nangong, making you proud of your daughter!" Her voice was strong and resolute, as if carrying a vow.
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Inside the small courtyard room on Wangjian Mountain, Xu Xiao knelt on one knee before Ye Fan, his attitude respectful and his expression solemn, saying, "Young Master Ye, Bei Han is willing to pledge his loyalty to you forever!"
As soon as Xu Xiao finished speaking, the surrounding air changed abruptly, and a gale howled!
Ye Fan suddenly opened his eyes, his pupils flashing with a captivating golden light…
Upon seeing this, Xu Xiao's face immediately turned pale with shock!
In that instant, he felt that Ye Fan was like a god, making him unable to help but submit!
Ye Fan parted his lips slightly and said, "King of Northern Cold, please rise. I am merely a ninth-rank martial artist. How could I be worthy of being knelt before you, the King of Northern Cold?"
Upon hearing Ye Fan's words, Xu Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, though his face still showed deep shock and excitement.
At this moment, the shock in his heart was hard to calm down!
“Young Master Ye, this is Bei Han’s sincerity.” Xu Xiao remained kneeling on the ground, speaking earnestly with a firm gaze.
After he finished speaking, he stared intently at Ye Fan, waiting for Ye Fan's decision!
At this moment, he knew that Ye Fan's choice would affect his future and destiny, and might even involve the entire world!
"Hehe..." Ye Fan shook his head.
He immediately reached out to help Xu Xiao up, saying, "King Beihan, I appreciate your kindness, but I don't need these things."
"King of Northern Cold, how could I, a mere ninth-rank martial artist, possibly deserve such treatment from you?"
"This is Bei Han's sincerity, and I hope Young Master Ye will accept it! From now on, Bei Han will follow Young Master Ye's lead!" Xu Xiao said earnestly.
Ye Fan was even more astonished. Why was the Northern Cold King so persistent? It seemed that, like Minister Nangong back then, he knew something. But he wasn't sure. He smiled wryly and said, "Northern Cold King, I am just a nobody now. Why be so polite?"
“Young master is a peerless hero, how could he be a nobody!” Xu Xiao shook his head and insisted.
"King of Northern Cold, please return!" Ye Fan refused directly, leaving no room for argument. There was no room for negotiation on this matter!
Upon hearing this, Xu Xiao's eyes flashed with disappointment. After much consideration, he thought about his increased strength and his determination to follow the Martial Saint of the Mortal Realm. Therefore, he once again clasped his hands in a solemn gesture and said, "Young Master, as long as you are willing to accept Bei Han, we are willing to supply you with the entire fortune of Bei Han!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Fan's expression changed drastically, his demeanor becoming unpredictable!
Seeing Ye Fan's expression, Xu Xiao continued to explain, "Our Northern Han has a very strong destiny. As long as you are willing, Young Master, Northern Han will always be loyal to you and become your strongest support."
Ye Fan was utterly shocked!
The concept of destiny is ethereal and vague, yet it undeniably exists!
Legend has it that anyone with enough luck can control the entire continent! With overwhelming fortune, one can conquer the world and roam freely across the eight wastelands and six directions!
Those who possess great fortune can defy fate and are true kings!
With enough luck, he will become the true overlord of this world!
It seems he has no fear of being killed. Perhaps the next time he breaks through to the Boundless Realm, if he has enough luck, he can break through and even obtain the method of immortality, living for a thousand years!
He stared intently at Xu Xiao, as if it wouldn't be right for him to refuse the Northern Cold King Xu Xiao's kindness!
Seeing the sincerity of the Northern Cold King Xu Xiao, Ye Fan finally relented. He nodded and said, "Since the Northern Cold King says so, I won't be coy anymore. From now on, we are allies!"
"Your subordinate is willing to serve you as my master, and will never betray you!" Xu Xiao said solemnly and earnestly.
Inside the room on Wangjian Mountain, Xu Xiao was overjoyed to hear that Ye Fan had agreed to join Bei Han's side...
He reiterated his stance by handing the tiger tally in his hand directly to Ye Fan.
"Young Master, from this day forward, you are the master of Bei Han, and we will serve you wholeheartedly!" Xu Xiao said to Ye Fan, his voice firm and resolute.
Ye Fan didn't answer, and said seriously, "King of Northern Cold, what are you doing?"
Xu Xiao said earnestly, "Young Master, by giving you this tiger tally now, I signify that the Northern Cold will spare no effort and risk our lives for you..."
Ye Fan smiled and shook his head, saying, "Xu Xiao, you've misunderstood. I didn't intend to take this tiger tally... You keep it; I have other plans..."
At this moment, Qi Tianchen and Yuan Tiangang, who were kneeling outside the courtyard, were dumbfounded...
This King of Northern Cold not only handed over the Tiger Tally, but also completely gave away the fortune of Northern Cold. This is simply insane!
This scene completely overturned their understanding!
Qi Tianchen suppressed his shock that the Northern King of Han would not marry off his daughter, but was actually willing to follow the Martial Saint of the Mortal Realm!
This decisiveness and courage deeply impressed both of them, and they were equally terrified...
When Yuan Tiangang saw that the King of Beihan had given the Tiger Tally to Ye Fan, he was also moved, but he was just a bad leader of the Tang Dynasty and could not stand it!
He glanced at Qi Tianchen; both of them looked helpless…
The two were filled with sorrow for a time…
At this moment, all forces in the world were shocked upon learning this news!
The kingdoms of Liyang and Beimang, in particular, were even more uneasy, because they all knew very well what this Martial Saint of the Human World represented!
In an instant, the world was in turmoil.
The whole world is in turmoil!
The Northern Cold King's defection to the Martial Saint of the Human Realm naturally disrupted the existing order of the world, bringing joy to some and sorrow to others...
But at this moment, the one who was most worried was Emperor Zhao Li of Liyang.
He thought his plot to rebel was foolproof, but who would have thought that a maverick would appear out of nowhere and ruin his plans!
Chapter 106 King Beihan is about to die!
Inside the Imperial Study of Liyang, Emperor Zhao Li of Liyang was furious.
"Damn it, damn it! Xu Xiao, I will definitely kill you!"
Li Yang was furious and roared in anger...