Chapter 1070: Declaring War on Baoji Kingdom! Su Yun and Nishang Attempt to Flee Again!

......Yuwen Longyuan was utterly furious.

"Nishang isn't mute, and she isn't stupid either. She has a mouth and knows how to speak. Regardless of whether she can confirm anything, if she says something and the news gets out, do you think Wuwang can still trust me?"

"I'm not irreplaceable to Wuwang."

"Since there are other options, if you were Wuwang, would you choose to use someone under suspicion!?"

"You've ruined my future!!"

BANG!!!!

Lu Ding slammed the table and stood up.

"Future!?"

"You're still stubbornly clinging to your delusions—hooking up with Wuwang is your idea of a future!?"

"Why can't you see clearly? I'm kindly giving you a chance to rise to wealth and glory, and you're acting like you're some big shot who doesn't know what's good for you!!!"

"Now I've got time, plenty of it. With or without you, I can still deal with Wuwang!!!"

Lu Ding sat back down, and Yuwen Longyuan gradually calmed down.

Listening as Lu Ding said, "You're right about one thing: you're not irreplaceable. I just don't want to replace you for now. But ask yourself, with the gap in strength between us, the fact that I'm still here talking to you nicely—don't you think you should be grateful!?"

"It's not that I don't have the power to flip the table, I'm just someone who values old ties. Do as I say, and we can all find room to compromise."

"If you want to oppose me, come at me with that attitude, and try to set up a fight with me—I suggest you think carefully. You were supposed to be dead long ago; I've kept you alive until now. I can spare your life, and I can take it away!!!"

Lu Ding pointed at him: "Don't doubt my methods, because you know it well."

"That's all I have to say. Either you obediently follow my lead, rise to wealth and glory, and then in the new city, I'm the top in 749, you're the top in Wuwang, or you wait for me to come find you and give you a swift end!"

"Don't waste my time either. I need your answer right now: is it cooperation, or do we go our separate ways and meet again as enemies!!!"

"Answer me!!!!!"

Yuwen Longyuan regained his composure and slowly sat down on the stool.

Looking up, he said, "So you're planning to burn the bridge after crossing the river? I only just helped you not long ago."

Lu Ding laughed: "That's why I came to talk to you. Do you think just anyone deserves to negotiate with me?"

"If you don't know your place, you can go ask Prince Feng of Baoji Kingdom after you die—ask him if I ever gave him a chance despite his Deification Ninth Level cultivation!"

"He wasn't even worthy, but you are. What more could you want?"

"I never said I denied your contributions, but the long game isn't over yet. Su Yun isn't dead, and Baoji Kingdom hasn't been destroyed."

"Rewarding merits isn't for now either."

Yuwen Longyuan gritted his teeth. There was only one path now, and it had to be walked to the end.

He had no other choice.

Since he was already here, could he really turn back!?

He could only go along with the mistake.

He didn't even know if cooperating with Lu Ding was good or bad.

But he knew he had no choice now.

If he didn't cooperate with Lu Ding, the days ahead wouldn't just be tough—they wouldn't exist at all.

"I understand. I'll keep an eye on Baoji Kingdom. Right now, Nishang is in the palace, and Su Yun is at Feng Kuangsheng's residence. If they make any move, I'll notify you immediately."

Lu Ding stood up, cast a sidelong glance, and his gaze fell on the seated Yuwen Longyuan, creating a stark contrast in their positions.

That condescending look was filled with pressure: "That's more like it. A wise man adapts to circumstances. If anyone in Wuwang gives you trouble, tell me. And keep yourself hidden, don't let anyone sneak up on you and slit your throat."

With that said.

Lu Ding strode out.

After he left.

Yuwen Longyuan felt as if all his vitality had been drained. He slumped helplessly into the chair, staring blankly at the ceiling with empty eyes.

He was completely worn down by the manipulation.

He simply couldn't escape this whirlpool.

Every time he had a moment of hesitation, Lu Ding would block off his path.

Leaving him with absolutely no choice.

Facing Lu Ding, Yuwen Longyuan knew it was wrong, yet he had to continue down the wrong path, overwhelmed by a sense of powerlessness.

Who the hell could come and save him?

Yuwen Longyuan felt like he was about to shatter.

After a long while.

He struggled to get up.

"Baoji Kingdom... all of this is what you owe me!!!"

Walking out of the Nowhere Room.

He sent out orders, closely monitoring the movements of Nishang and Su Yun!

Report any slightest change immediately.

The next day.

Qi State, bordering Baoji Kingdom, launched the first attack against Baoji Kingdom.

It wasn't because Qi State had received any favors.

Rather, due to its geographical location and the fact that Great Han and other nations didn't enforce strict controls, Qi State had adopted many of Great Han's modern open-minded ideas. Over the past decade, it had undergone radical reforms and changes, recruiting talent from everywhere.

The result was.

The mixed-race human-demon population from Baoji Kingdom was multiplying wildly within Qi State.

Now that Baoji Kingdom had blown up.

All of Qi State was seething with public outrage. Even overnight, domestic unrest erupted, including protests and marches.

In any other more feudal nation, such protests would have been brutally suppressed.

But Qi State had reformed, changed its ways. Suppressing them with force would mean contradicting its own reforms. Wasn't it all about democracy and freedom?

What explanation did they have for openly cracking down on justified protests now?

With no other choice.

Qi State could only shout, "F*ck Baoji Kingdom!" and then launch an attack on Baoji Kingdom, putting on a show for its own people to prove they could protect them!

Once Qi State entered the fray.

And someone fired the first shot.

Lu State, Daqian, Divine Sword Holy Land, and countless other states and holy lands all joined in, shouting loud slogans—for justice, for humanity—pointing their swords at the nearest borders.

War!!!!!!

In one night, the waters were thoroughly muddied.

Great Han was laughing their heads off.

Of course, the chaos in Qi State couldn't have escaped Great Han's interference!

Exchanging spies among nations—it was perfectly normal at the state level.

Outside the secret passage of the Baoji Kingdom palace.

Tears streaming down her face, Nishang; Su Yun, filled with guilt; large bundles of supplies; and accompanying experts.

Also present was the Empress of Baoji, clad in battle armor.

She looked at Su Yun, took Nishang's hand, and placed it in his.

"Su Yun, I entrust Nishang to you. Take good care of her."

Su Yun tightly gripped Nishang's hand, looking at the Empress before him, hesitating to speak: "I'm..."

The Empress shook her head: "This was our own choice. Benefits come with risks. While we craved the rewards, we also had to bear the consequences."

"If our gamble had paid off, perhaps it would be people from other nations fleeing instead."

She took one last look at Nishang.

Everything she needed to say, she had already said to Nishang during a sleepless night.

This look was a farewell.

"Go."

Nishang: "Mom..."

The Empress's aura flared open: "I said GO!!!!!"