Chapter 532: The Doomsday of the Jin Kingdom is Approaching

For Wanyan Shouxu at that moment, he knew deep down that he had no way out. Since things had come to this, his only option was to seek help from the Ming and Song Dynasties.

Subsequently, Wanyan Kang and Wanyan Honglie also received their orders.

Finally, sitting upon the dragon throne, Wanyan Shouxu spoke to the assembly once more: "This time, the Jin Kingdom must wager its very national destiny! Only then is there a possibility of defeating this army!"

"As long as the defense of Dadu is successful this time, I shall grant great rewards to all who have rendered meritorious service!"

As Wanyan Shouxu's voice fell, the civil and military officials of the Jin Kingdom also responded to his command one after another.

Soon, within the Jin Kingdom, a massive mobilization of troops began. Essentially, all the armies of the Jin Kingdom surged toward the city of Dadu.

...

A few days later.

Wanyan Honglie pushed his horse to its limits, and after traveling day and night, he finally arrived within the imperial palace of the Ming Kingdom.

Inside the Fengtian Hall of the imperial palace.

Upon hearing of Wanyan Honglie's arrival, the Ming Emperor, Zhu Houzhao, immediately summoned the civil and military officials, as well as the Iron Fist Divine Marquis and Cao Zhengchun.

"You all speak—why has this Wanyan Honglie come to visit me?"

"Should I see him or not?"

After Zhu Houzhao finished speaking, Cao Zhengchun was the first to speak: "Reporting to Your Majesty, this servant believes that since Wanyan Honglie has traveled all this way from the Jin Kingdom to our Ming Kingdom, we should naturally meet him."

"Furthermore, Wanyan Honglie is the Prince of Zhao and holds considerable weight within the Jin Kingdom. If we fail to see him, it may affect the relations between our Jin and Ming nations."

Once Cao Zhengchun finished, Zhu Houzhao turned his gaze toward Zhu Wushi.

"Divine Marquis, what is your opinion?"

The Iron Fist Divine Marquis, Zhu Wushi, did not hesitate and spoke hurriedly: "Reporting to Your Majesty, this official also believes we should meet Wanyan Honglie. At the very least, we can learn about the current state of the Jin Kingdom from his mouth."

"For our Ming Kingdom, it allows us to make preparations in advance!"

Seeing that both of his right-hand men leaned toward meeting Wanyan Honglie, Zhu Houzhao did not hesitate and replied, "Very well!"

"In that case, let Wanyan Honglie enter the hall!"

Following Zhu Houzhao's command, Wanyan Honglie immediately entered the Fengtian Hall.

Upon seeing the Ming Emperor, Wanyan Honglie behaved extremely modestly, even performing a full kowtow directly to Zhu Houzhao.

"Wanyan Honglie pays respects to the Emperor of the Ming Kingdom! Long live the Emperor, long live, long live!"

To be honest, the civil and military officials of the Ming Kingdom were shocked by this scene. One had to know that the Jin Kingdom had always been arrogant and overbearing toward the Ming.

Yet now, Wanyan Honglie, the Prince of Zhao of the Jin Kingdom, was kneeling directly before Zhu Houzhao. This completely shattered everyone's perception.

Even Zhu Houzhao himself was somewhat caught off guard.

"Rise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

As Wanyan Honglie stood up, Zhu Houzhao, sitting on the dragon throne, hurriedly inquired: "Wanyan Honglie, for what purpose have you visited my Ming Kingdom this time?"

Wanyan Honglie did not hesitate and spoke immediately: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I have come this time in the hope that the Ming Kingdom will save the Jin Kingdom!"

Having said that, Wanyan Honglie lowered himself again and kowtowed directly to the Ming Emperor, Zhu Houzhao!

As soon as Wanyan Honglie finished speaking, the civil and military officials in the grand hall were instantly shocked and began to discuss fervently.

At the same time.

Zhu Houzhao hurriedly said: "Wanyan Honglie, what did you just say? Asking me to intervene and save the Jin Kingdom? Your Jin Kingdom's military strength is top-tier; my Ming Kingdom is by no means your match."

At this, Wanyan Honglie said: "The Ming Kingdom does not need to send troops. You only need to send martial arts masters to the Jin Kingdom!"

As he spoke, Wanyan Honglie's gaze fell upon the Iron Fist Divine Marquis, Zhu Wushi.

Wanyan Honglie knew very well that in the current Ming Kingdom, the one with the strongest martial realm was naturally the Iron Fist Divine Marquis, Zhu Wushi.

"Hmph."

"Send martial arts masters to the Jin Kingdom? Wanyan Honglie, if I remember correctly, your Jin Kingdom has quite a large number of martial arts masters as well."

"Furthermore, the State Preceptor of the Jin Kingdom is the famous Western Venom, Ouyang Feng! Why seek aid from my Ming Kingdom?"

As Zhu Houzhao finished, everyone's eyes converged on Wanyan Honglie.

In truth, although both the Iron Fist Divine Marquis Zhu Wushi and Cao Zhengchun had heard the news that Ouyang Feng had been killed by a Divine Ability Realm expert in Beidu City, they actually harbored some doubts.

After all, Ouyang Feng was, after all, a peak expert of the Grandmaster Realm. Under the heavens, unless it was a half-step Astral Qi Realm expert, it would certainly not be an easy task for anyone else to kill him!

Wanyan Honglie hurriedly said: "The State Preceptor Ouyang Feng has already been killed by an expert within Beidu City... and this person even claims to be the Imperial Grandson of the Great Ming!"

When Wanyan Honglie finished, the Ming Emperor, Zhu Houzhao, immediately burst into loud laughter.

"Hahaha, Prince of Zhao, you certainly know how to joke. I don't even have a son, let alone an Imperial Grandson! This person must be an impostor claiming to be my Great Ming!"

Wanyan Honglie immediately said: "I naturally know this, but... this person's army carries the banner of the Great Ming! And since he calls himself the Imperial Grandson of the Great Ming, as the saying goes, every grievance has its source and every debt its owner!"

"Since it is the Imperial Grandson of the Great Ming who killed Ouyang Feng, I naturally must seek an explanation from your Ming Kingdom!"

Upon hearing this, the Ming Emperor Zhu Houzhao's expression became visibly displeased. At that moment, Zhu Wushi, acting as the Imperial Uncle, was the first to speak: "Wanyan Honglie, I am afraid you have the wrong person."

"My Ming Kingdom has no connection to the Ming army attacking the Jin Kingdom!"

"Of course, if you insist on blaming my Ming Kingdom, perhaps the Ming Kingdom could join forces with this Northern Great Ming army to attack the Jin Kingdom!"

Zhu Wushi knew very well that currently, the Ming Kingdom held the initiative, while the Jin Kingdom was on the defensive.

Therefore, when facing Wanyan Honglie, Zhu Wushi was not at all polite.

To be fair, Wanyan Honglie was quite wary of Zhu Wushi. Zhu Wushi spoke up quickly: "Iron Fist Divine Marquis, if you can go to the Jin Kingdom and help them eliminate this Divine Ability Realm expert claiming to be the Imperial Grandson of the Great Ming, then the Jin Kingdom is willing to give you anything you desire."

"This Prince keeps his word!"

Wanyan Honglie knew clearly in his heart that looking across the entire Ming Kingdom, only Zhu Wushi's abilities could contend with Zhu Ying. Moreover, Wanyan Honglie's long journey from the Jin Kingdom to visit the Ming was specifically to invite Zhu Wushi to come out of seclusion.

Unfortunately, facing Wanyan Honglie's earnest invitation, Zhu Wushi chose to refuse directly.

"Prince of Zhao, please leave. I will not help the Jin Kingdom, nor do I have any obligation to do so."

Zhu Wushi's attitude was extremely firm.

After all, there was a deep-seated feud between the Ming and Jin Kingdoms; naturally, Zhu Wushi hoped for the downfall of the Jin.

Seeing that Zhu Wushi refused to help in a time of crisis, Wanyan Honglie turned his target toward the Ming Emperor, Zhu Houzhao.

With a pleading tone, Wanyan Honglie said: "Your Majesty, do not forget that the Jin Kingdom and the Ming Kingdom are neighbors. If the Jin Kingdom falls, the Ming Kingdom will naturally be impacted!"

"In other words, the Ming and Jin are in a relationship of 'if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold'! If you stand by and watch the Jin Kingdom perish, the next to fall will be your Ming Kingdom!"

"Currently, this mysterious army is about to invade Dadu! If Dadu falls... the entire pattern of the world will undergo a heaven-shaking change!"

"I implore Your Majesty to have some self-awareness!"

However.

After Wanyan Honglie finished, the Ming Emperor let out a cold sneer.

He then said: "I hate being threatened most of all!"

"Wanyan Honglie, leave. Whether your Jin Kingdom falls or not has nothing to do with my Ming Kingdom!"

Seeing this, Wanyan Honglie's face was filled with helplessness; clearly, he had done his utmost!

"I will say one last thing: the person claiming to be the Imperial Grandson of the Great Ming is incredibly powerful, and his army is invincible under heaven, possessing a massive amount of artillery!"

"If our nations cannot unite, we will surely be defeated one by one by this mysterious army..."

But after Wanyan Honglie finished, Zhu Houzhao remained indifferent.

"Escort the guest out!"

Zhu Houzhao issued a direct order to dismiss him!

At the same time.

Over in the Song Kingdom.

Wanyan Kang had also arrived within the capital.

However, Wanyan Kang's situation was almost identical to his father's; the Emperor of the Song Kingdom also showed absolutely no importance to the request for aid from the Jin Kingdom.

"The Jin and Song Kingdoms are ancient enemies. That you, the Jin Kingdom, would actually seek aid from my Song Kingdom is simply laughable!"

"Wanyan Kang, leave quickly."

"If you do not leave now, your Jin Kingdom might truly face destruction."

Facing the provocation of the Song Emperor, Wanyan Kang was quite furious.

"Your Majesty, do not push me too far!"

Having said that.

Wanyan Kang directly mobilized his internal energy, but just as he was about to strike, Guo Jing suddenly arrived, using the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms to neutralize Wanyan Kang's attack!

Wanyan Kang knew very well that with his current strength, he was no match for Guo Jing. Thus, upon seeing Guo Jing act, he immediately utilized his excellent lightwork to dash out of the Song imperial palace...

And just as Wanyan Kang left, Guo Jing said to the Song Emperor: "Your Majesty, are you uninjured?"

The Emperor said calmly: "Hmph, just a mere Wanyan Kang. My Song Kingdom possesses many experts; how could he possibly harm me?"

Subsequently, the Song Emperor inquired of Guo Jing: "Tell me then, what exactly has happened in Beidu City?"

Guo Jing hurriedly said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Beidu City holds a massive army, and the leader of Beidu City claims to be the Imperial Grandson of the Great Ming!"

"This person's martial arts are extremely high, and he even knows the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms!"

"His realm has already reached the Divine Ability Realm, and he even killed the Jin Kingdom's State Preceptor, Ouyang Feng!"

When Guo Jing informed the Song Emperor of the events in Beidu City, the latter said coldly: "No wonder the Jin Kingdom actually sent Wanyan Kang to seek aid."

"However... that this person's realm could actually reach the Divine Ability Realm, is it true?"

Clearly, for the Song Emperor, he still could not believe that the Jin State Preceptor, the famous Western Venom Ouyang Feng, could be killed just like that.

Guo Jing responded: "Reporting to Your Majesty, this matter is absolutely true. The Imperial Grandson of the Great Ming in Beidu City used only a single move to kill Ouyang Feng!"

"Now, the army of this Imperial Grandson is about to charge into the Jin capital. The Jin Kingdom has truly entered a moment of life and death."

When Guo Jing relayed the intelligence brought back by Lu Youjiao to the Song Emperor, the latter was visibly agitated.

"Interesting. The Jin Kingdom's national strength is prosperous and its army is well-equipped, yet they are being beaten into such a state by this Imperial Grandson's army."

"It is enough to see that this Imperial Grandson is indeed extraordinary."

The Song Emperor continued: "However, this matter has nothing to do with the Song Kingdom. On the contrary, if the Jin Kingdom falls, it would actually be beneficial to my Song Kingdom!"

Clearly, the Song Emperor's thoughts were the same as the Ming Emperor's: to mind one's own business and stay out of it!

...

Just as Guo Jing was conveying the latest intelligence to the Song Emperor, Huang Rong, as the Chief of the Beggar Gang, also found Hong Qigong!

In a certain forest within the Song Kingdom.

Huang Rong successfully lured Hong Qigong out with a fragrant roasted chicken!

"Huang Rong!"

"You've brought delicious food to this old man again!"

Upon seeing Huang Rong, Hong Qigong immediately appeared!

Of course, compared to Huang Rong, Hong Qigong was actually more interested in the roasted chicken in her hands.

Seeing Hong Qigong, Huang Rong hurriedly said: "Hong Qigong, do you want to eat roasted chicken?"

Hong Qigong nodded like a pounding garlic, nodding incessantly. At this time, Huang Rong inquired: "Then answer one question of mine, and I will give you the chicken!"

Hong Qigong quickly said: "Of course, no problem! Speak! As long as this old man knows, I will naturally answer truthfully."

And this was exactly what Huang Rong was waiting for. She immediately pressed: "Then tell me, have you passed the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms to anyone else?"

"How is that possible! In the current world, only Guo Jing knows how to use the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms!" Hong Qigong blurted out almost without thinking.

Seeing how resolute Hong Qigong's answer was, Huang Rong believed him.

Subsequently, Huang Rong handed the roasted chicken to Hong Qigong, who immediately began to feast on it.

"By the way, Hong Qigong, have you heard? Ouyang Feng has been killed!"

As Huang Rong spoke these words, Hong Qigong was instantly stunned.

"What did you say? The Old Poison... is dead?"

Clearly, upon hearing of Ouyang Feng's death, Hong Qigong hurriedly inquired: "The Old Poison is a Grandmaster Realm expert! Under the heavens, very few can kill him!"

"Just what kind of divine being did the Old Poison offend?"

After Hong Qigong finished, Huang Rong informed him of the events in Beidu City.

"Ouyang Feng was killed by a Divine Ability Realm expert, and... that person also used the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms."

"With just a single move, he killed Ouyang Feng."