Traveling the Heavens in Thunderbolt

Chapter 700 The cruel truth

Fenghuang Ming looked at Hua Wudie's resolute eyes and sighed again, "Alas, if before this incident, your chance of restoring your country was still 30%. Then after this incident, the chance of restoring your country is less than 10%. And the remaining 10% depends on what happens after Piao comes back."

Hua Wudie obviously didn't expect the chances of winning to be so low. She was shocked and asked, "What does this have to do with my brother?"

"You will know when he comes back." Fenghuang Ming asked Hua Wudie about the history of the rise of the Yu Yu Dynasty. "The Yu Yu Dynasty was destroyed in Miaojiang, and then rose again in Xiwulin. What is the specific situation? Have you, the Twelve Lanterns, ever paid attention to it?"

Hua Wudie told what she knew, "To be honest, when Emperor Yuliang rebuilt Wudu Yuyu in Xiwulin, no one took it seriously. The major sects in Xiwulin thought that Emperor Yuliang was just seeking refuge here. No one expected that Emperor Yuliang would be able to recruit a large number of martial arts masters in just one month. Then, he began to capture cities and territories everywhere. In less than a year, except for a few hidden sects, most of Xiwulin was occupied by Emperor Yuliang's Yuyu Dynasty."

Fenghuang Ming heard this and raised her first question, "Didn't the reckless attack by Emperor Yuliang cause any danger to the various sects in the Western Wulin?"

Hua Wudie said, "Of course there are, but because the Jade Emperor rose too fast, every alliance ended in failure. Not only did it fail to contain the Jade Emperor, but it allowed him to expand through annexation and expansion, and the territory of the Yu Yu Dynasty continued to expand. It even evolved into the dynasty that dominates the Western Wulin and the Western Regions today."

Fenghuang Ming speculated, "So, Emperor Yuliang must have coveted the West Wulin for a long time. The destruction of the North Wulin foundation is probably a false impression created by him. He has already transferred everything of the Yuyu Dynasty to the West Wulin."

Hua Wudie agreed, "This is also the most reasonable explanation for why Emperor Yuliang rose so quickly?"

Fenghuang Ming continued, "In fact, there was another reason why I didn't choose to help you that day."

Hua Wudie asked for advice: "Father, please tell me."

"The reason why the Twelve Lanterns have survived until now is that they are not strong enough to threaten the rule of the Yuyu Dynasty. But if I join, I am afraid that the Twelve Lanterns will be targeted by the Yuyu Dynasty. Even if we are lucky enough to restore the country, we will not allow others to sleep soundly beside our bed. With the character of Emperor Yuliang, he will never sit idly by and watch the Helan Dynasty rule the Western Regions. He will definitely launch a large army to attack. The war will inevitably rage. And what you are going to face will no longer be the six generals, but the full-strength Yuyu Dynasty. According to Zheng Yixie, his strength is still at the lower end of the five military governors in the Yuyu Dynasty. It is still unknown how many masters there are in the dynasty. But what is certain is that it is enough to destroy the Twelve Lanterns after the restoration of the country."

Hua Wudie finally understood at this moment, "This is what my father-in-law said, the 30% chance of success in restoring the country."

"That's right." Fenghuang Ming said: "Now that the situation has evolved to this point, we only need to wait until we return to know the final result."

As soon as he finished speaking, Piao came back with a roll of paper in his hand.

Fenghuangming asked, "Piao, how is the situation?"

Piao truthfully told the intelligence he had gathered, "The Yu Yu Dynasty has announced that the Twelve Lan Lanterns are planning to assassinate Emperor Yu Liang. The truth has been exposed. Lan Jiuyang and Mu Guixin have been executed, and Zuo Shouxiang has been captured."

Although I was prepared in my heart, I still couldn't change the grief from the bottom of my heart when I heard the bad news, "Ah, eldest brother~, third brother~"

Fenghuangming continued to ask: "Regarding the Helan Special District and the survivors, how will Emperor Yuliang deal with it?"

"Master, this is what I am going to say next." Piao said the imperial decree issued by the Yuyu Dynasty, "The Yuyu Dynasty not only did not abolish the Helan Special District, but also appointed Helan Wuque, the descendant of the Helan royal family elected by the Helan survivors, as the district chief. The Yuliang Emperor himself issued an edict of repentance and gave the 'power' and 'follow the tide' to the Special District."

Helan Wuque is a distant branch of the Helan royal bloodline. In terms of seniority, Hua Wudie has to call him uncle.

Although this person is quite prestigious among the Helan survivors, he is unwilling to help the Twelve Lanterns restore their country because he believes that the Helan survivors are now living a healthy life.

Therefore, I have never had much interaction with Hua Wudie and others.

Hua Wudie was very surprised by the way Emperor Yuliang dealt with her. "This..." Fenghuangming sighed again after hearing the news brought back by Piao. "Alas, it is as expected."

"Master had already anticipated this outcome."

Fenghuangming said to Piao and Hua Wudie: "With the means of Emperor Yuliang, how can we allow things to have any consequences? Now, it is impossible for Helan to restore the country."

Piao asked: "Master, is it really impossible to defeat the Jade Emperor?"

Fenghuangming informed the current situation, "The hearts of the people and the army are in the hands of Emperor Yuliang. Even the remnants of Helan will all turn to the Yuyu Dynasty after this edict."

Hua Wudie asked: "What should Sixth Sister do?"

“With the magnanimity of Emperor Yuliang, he will never threaten a woman like Zuoshouxiang. It’s just…” Fenghuangming seemed to have guessed what Emperor Yuliang would do next, and stopped talking.

Then, Fenghuang Ming said, "You will stay here for the time being. I believe that it won't be long before the Yu Yu Dynasty will send someone to contact you."

Piao didn't expect this result, "What are you talking about? Master, after fighting to this extent, the Yu Yu Dynasty still wants to persuade people to surrender."

Fenghuang Ming said a cruel fact, "Although I don't want to admit it, to the current Yu Yu Dynasty, we are just a minor problem. The Twelve Lanterns have been completely extirpated, and there is no possibility of causing any more trouble. For Emperor Yuliang, surrendering is a good thing that can show his benevolence."

Hua Wudie said angrily: "What does the sacrifice of those brothers mean?"

Fenghuangming said: "The truth is cruel and helpless. In the eyes of Emperor Yuliang, they are just a group of rebels. If they happen again, Emperor Yuliang will still kill them without hesitation. This is politics."

Hua Wudie laughed indignantly, "Hahahaha..., in the final analysis, I am too naive and too incompetent. If I had the ability to kill Emperor Yuliang now, I wouldn't have to sacrifice the lives of my brothers in exchange for my own miserable life. Hahahaha..."

Seeing Hua Wudie's emotions out of control, Piao Yu stepped forward to comfort her: "Hua Wudie..."

"Don't worry, I won't waste the life that my brothers bought for me." Hua Wudie said to Fenghuangming, "Please allow me to be alone for a while, Father."

Fenghuangming replied: "Ah~, go ahead."

"Thank you."

After Hua Wudie left, Piao said worriedly, "Master, Brother Hua's condition is really worrying."

"After experiencing this catastrophe, Hua Wudie will not act rashly again." Fenghuangming changed the subject and said to Piao, "To be honest, you are the one who really worries me. I hope you can face the next thing calmly."

Piao was confused and asked, "Why did Master say that?"

(End of this chapter)