Chapter 1508: Chapter 1508

Ling Ao’s gaze was complex, and he nodded.

Clearly, Yin Zhou marrying his daughter to Zhi Ao has another purpose, intending to continue Zhi Li’s path.

It’s just impossible now, as Zhi Ao is a bastard, and the nation has only recently accepted him as royal family.

It will take several years, or even a decade, for all the nobles and commoners of the Rage Wave Kingdom to completely accept Zhi Ao as a royal member. Perhaps only then can he advance further.

"What are your plans?" Gui Xingfu asked.

Zhi Ao smiled and said, "Follow my heart."

The current Zhi Ao has truly changed, with no hint of arrogance; instead, he’s become very peaceful.

He has hidden all his sharpness, even Gui Xingfu finds it hard to discern what he’s thinking.

"Foster father, during your visit to the Southeast Province, you have one task, or rather the only task, which is to establish the Southeast Camp and build the Southeast defense line," Zhi Ao said. "The Scarlet Star has flickered six times, indicating a world war between the Demon Race and Humanity. If Suo Lun were still here, it would be Humanity attacking the Demon Race; now that he’s dead, it’s the Demon Race attacking Humanity."

"Yes!" Gui Xingfu bowed in acknowledgement.

Zhi Ao said, "The profits from the Chaos Stone Salt Field, the Magic Mirror Industry, and the original trading fleet of Suo Lun are now Her Majesty’s private assets. She will allocate these funds entirely for the establishment of the Southeast defense line, building it as sturdy as a fortress. Because if the Demon Race attacks the Human Kingdom, the greatest possibility is entering from the Barbaric Gorge, making the Southeast Province the first to bear the brunt. And just so happens, the populace of Tianshui City has been slaughtered, so the original Tianshui City Territory can be constructed as a defense line against the Demon Race."

"Yes!" Gui Xingfu replied.

Zhi Ao continued, "Additionally, the cannons, firearms, and fire oil manufactured by Suo Lun, although sealed by the Dragon Temple. But Her Majesty and I will apply for their release from the Dragon Temple, since we face the mighty Demon Army."

"Yes!" Gui Xingfu responded.

Zhi Ao said, "When you head to the Southeast Province, I’ll have you take the first batch of gold coins, around 300,000. In the coming years, you must establish roots in the Southeast; we won’t see each other for years."

Gui Xingfu couldn’t help but ask, "How about your wife?"

"Qingying? She’s fine," Zhi Ao replied gently. "She’s due in two months, a pity you won’t be in Zhi Du then; otherwise, you’d be a grandfather."

"I dare not; this old servant dares not be the grandfather to little prince!" Gui Xingfu said.

This term ’little prince’ says it all.

Because if Zhi Yan does not marry, there will be no heir, and Zhi Ao’s son will become the sole heir to the King of Rage Wave Kingdom.

"Foster father, take care!" Zhi Ao stepped forward and embraced Gui Xingfu gently.

After releasing him, Gui Xingfu bowed low, then retreated, leaving Zhi Du overnight to assume the role of governor of the Southeast Province, overseeing the construction of the Southeast defense line.

The Scarlet Star flickered six times, causing the Dragon Temple immense shock.

Several Sky Priests almost could not believe their eyes.

How is it possible? Who could possibly start a world war between humanity and the Demon Race now?

How could it flicker six times? The Dragon Temple and the Motuo Empire have strong contracts with the Demon Race.

Others may not know the Dragon Temple’s power, but the Motuo Empire and the Demon Race surely do.

Would they dare defy the world to attack the Human Kingdom, disrupt the existing global order?

Next, several Sky Priests sat cross-legged on the Moon Gazing Platform, awaiting the moon’s guidance.

Yet, there was no signal from the moon.

Without guidance from the moon, it means the Sky Holy Palace must lead this matter; the impending world war is also to be led by the Sky Holy Palace.

After holding a closed-door meeting, the Sky Priests immediately made decisions.

1: Immediately send envoys to the Motuo Empire, questioning Emperor Moda about any motive to offend the Human Kingdom? Also, renegotiate the non-aggression treaty.

2: Immediately send envoys to the Southern Barbaric Lands, questioning Tiancha King about any motive to offend the Human Kingdom? Also, renegotiate the non-aggression treaty.

3: Immediately send envoys to the remaining seven Demon Races, questioning any motive to offend the Human Kingdom? Also, renegotiate the non-aggression treaty.

4: Gather all Human Kingdom rulers, establish a unified human front, form a United Human Army, prepare for possible Demon Race invasion. Build the Southeast and Southwest defense lines of the Human Kingdom.

5: Lift restrictions on some martial arts, lift restrictions on some war weapons.

6: Form the Dragon Legion, prepare for possible Demon Army invasion.

Today, the Scarlet Star has only just begun to shine, and perhaps real war lies decades away.

But preparation must start now. Otherwise, when the Demon Army truly arrives, it will be too late.

After the Scarlet Star burnt out, Lanling at the Sea of Misfortune still gained nothing!

Unable to find the so-called Demon Capital Ruins, nor the so-called Heaven Tomb.

The sea surface remained empty!

Suddenly... Lanling’s heart skipped a beat, sensing an unparalleled danger.

"Dive into the water immediately!" Lanling ordered.

Then, he and Gou Li, along with the three Chimera beasts, dove into the seawater.

The two humans and three beasts frantically dove into the sea depths.

At this time, Ji Xiuning led the Skyguard Knight Order into the Sea of Misfortune.

Their mounts were exceptionally fast, covering over three hundred miles in just a quarter of an hour.

Ji Xiuning hovered on the sea surface, sniffing the residual energy in the air.

"Not long ago, someone was here; the energy breath is very unique, it carries a scent of death," Ji Xiuning said. "It must be the holder of the Eye of the Ghost King. We must find him and obliterate him into ashes, scatter his soul."

"Yes!" Over a hundred Skyguard Knights scattered quickly, searching the entire Sea of Misfortune.

Meanwhile, Lanling was five thousand meters beneath the sea.

He and Gou Li, along with the three Chimera beasts, desperately restrained their energy, fearing Ji Xiuning’s detection.

"Master, the group’s energy above is exceedingly strong!" Gou Li communicated in thought with Lanling.

How strong is Ji Xiuning and Zhi Yan’s martial arts?

For Lanling, it’s a mystery. Even in the Demon Territory, with new insights into martial arts, it remains a mystery.

Back in the Human Kingdom, Zhi Yan could easily kill twenty Dragon Samurai.

But undoubtedly, this is far from her limit, as she could effortlessly immobilize a dozen Dragon Samurai with spiritual power.

Regardless of it being Ji Xiuning or Zhi Yan, they each have two combat styles: one for common martial artists, one for superior experts.

In summary, the Dragon Temple is incredibly strong; all Lanling saw was the tip of the iceberg!

The behavior of the three Chimera beasts demonstrates this well; fearless they may be, sensing ominous energy, they also hide away. Despite typically having flames over their bodies, diving into the water incurs energy damage.

"No findings," the Skyguard Knight Order reported.

Ji Xiuning focused her eyes, releasing powerful spiritual power, beginning to observe the surrounding sea.

Suddenly, energy trajectories appeared in her spiritual sight.

Lanling and Gou Li’s silhouettes could be clearly discerned.

Their diving trajectory was also crystal clear.

"They’re beneath the water!" Ji Xiuning said. "Enter the sea!"

At her command, she and the Skyguard Knight Order began to rise into the air, ascending.

Flying to several thousand meters high, then suddenly swooping down.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..."

One by one, the Skyguard Knights, like missiles, dove into the sea.

Leading them, Ji Xiuning and a hundred Skyguard Knights deep-dived swiftly toward the sea bottom, encircling Lanling!

"Right ahead, not too far!" Ji Xiuning commanded. "Encircle, strike down!"

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