Chapter 405.2: Hope in the Snowstorm - Part 2

Chapter 405.2: Hope in the Snowstorm - Part 2

The middle-aged scholar was taken aback, then immediately said with a bitter smile, "It's not that the Great General didn't know. It's just that pulling on one hair can move the whole body. The relationships within the Northern Frontier Army are intricate and deeply rooted. Any action could have countless repercussions. The impact on the stability of the Northern Frontier might seem small, but if the morale of the soldiers is lost, we would be unable to resist the demons, and this Great Wall will also fall."

The Lord Warden Commander shook his head and said, "Mister Yaochang, what truly supports this Great Wall isn't this official, nor these generals. It relies on the thousands upon thousands of soldiers. If their hearts turn cold, no matter how high my rank or how brave these generals are in battle, the Great Wall will collapse."

The middle-aged scholar murmured, "But this matter is truly too big. Doesn't His Majesty know how dangerous it is?"

The Lord Warden Commander said solemnly, "Wasn't the Xia Family big enough?"

The middle-aged scholar was rendered speechless. Although he was in the Northern Frontier, he had heard about that major upheaval in the Divine Capital at the end of last winter. Now, hearing the Lord Warden Commander mention it again, the middle-aged scholar sighed softly and said, "His Majesty's decisiveness is truly admirable."

"The Great Liang Dynasty appears to be flourishing and everything is seemingly peaceful. But beneath the surface, there are many undercurrents. Those with insight all know that His Majesty's actions are aimed at exposing the worms eating away at the Great Liang Dynasty, so that this large tree doesn't appear strong on the outside but is rotting within."

The Lord Warden Commander said, "If not, in a few years, history books might write, 'Dynasties fell due to decline, only the Great Liang Dynasty fell while strong?'"

The middle-aged scholar murmured, "Dynasties fell due to decline, only the Great Liang Dynasty fell while strong?"

After a moment, the middle-aged scholar returned to his senses, his eyes gradually becoming determined, and he said softly, "What does Great General intend to do?"

The Lord Warden Commander said calmly, "This matter is of great importance, and we should proceed cautiously."

The middle-aged scholar nodded and said, "Indeed, it should be."

On the banks of the Onan River.

His gaze was deep, and within those eyes concealed the emotions of this sovereign of demons. But no one dared to meet his gaze, and naturally, no one knew what he was thinking.

The High Priest said softly, "Years of constant warfare have also left the army somewhat weary."

The voice of the Demon Emperor resounded through the wind and snow, "It may not necessarily be a good thing. The humans have gained another remarkable monarch. Even We find it troublesome."

The High Priest was taken aback by these words but quickly responded with deference, "Your Majesty's might is unparalleled, so there is no need to worry."

The Demon Emperor said with a cold laugh, "If you keep viewing the humans as mere lambs waiting to be slaughtered, then it won't be long before you become the lamb."

The High Priest immediately lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty's words are very true. In these two hundred years, we haven't been able to cross that Great Wall."

The Demon Emperor said, "I wonder how the human race's youths are faring."

Having a bold and talented emperor was not a terrifying prospect. What was terrifying was that if, after him, there would still be many outstanding young humans. That would not be good news for the demon race.

The High Priest did not know how to respond.

The Demon Emperor continued, "That person has visited the desolate north once, so We also want to go to the Great Liang to take a look."

The High Priest frowned and said, "Please think thrice, Your Majesty."

The Demon Emperor remained silent.