For the Cangming Army that has been fighting desperately against the evil forces year after year, the once-frightened Forbidden Army, terrified by the Holy King and the Xuanwu Guard, is almost like lambs awaiting slaughter, not capable of withstanding a single blow.
Therefore, the moment the Cangming Army of two hundred thousand, who traveled day and night, entered the jurisdiction of Luojing, the fate of the Forbidden Army was already sealed.
“In the twelfth month of the sixth year of Shenghe, on the twenty-fifth day, the Demon Queen Zhao coordinated with the rebel Xiahou Yan and led an army of eight hundred thousand to launch a fierce attack on the capital, only to be defeated by the Xuanwu Guard. The rebel army retreated thirty li.
The next day, at the chen hour, the Cangming Holy King led twenty thousand Xuanwu Guards to take the initiative to attack, engaging in a fierce battle with the rebel army twenty li outside the eastern city. The Xuanwu Guards fought valiantly, with an unstoppable momentum, killing countless enemies. However, facing the numerous rebel army, the Xuanwu Guards grew weary and gradually weakened, eventually becoming surrounded.
The battle continued until the si hour when the two hundred thousand Cangming Army suddenly arrived and fiercely struck the rear of the rebel army. The rebel army suffered a major defeat. The Demon Queen Zhao, the rebel Xiahou Yan, the impostor King Jiang Chengyun, and some other rebel leaders fled with the remnants of their forces. The Holy King pursued them…”
Reading the content in the official report, Lu Chen’s eyes couldn’t help but light up.
Stabilized!
Originally, with only the three thousand Xuanwu Guards, the Cangming Holy King could control Luojing and deal a heavy blow to the eight hundred thousand Forbidden Army. Now, with the main force of the two hundred thousand Cangming Army arriving in the capital, there was no longer any chance of a reversal for the Empress Dowager.
This land would eventually fall into the hands of the Cangming Holy King.
It could only be said that the Cangming Holy King truly lived up to his title as the first ambitious Holy King in the history of Central Continent. In just three days, he completely changed the situation in Luojing, the central hub of the world. Whether in terms of personal strength, strategy, or tactics, his power was beyond imagination.
The Empress Dowager’s luck was truly terrible. She unexpectedly encountered such a perfect pentagon warrior during her time in power.
Moreover, the incredibly powerful Holy King had always carried his own prestige since ancient times, not inferior to the imperial family. As long as the Holy King could wield the power of the sacred artifact outside the Holy Realm, seizing control of the world would certainly be much easier than for other forces.
“Now that the Cangming Holy King is pursuing and exterminating the rebels up north, regardless of whether he can capture the Empress Dowager or not, his prestige will undoubtedly reach its peak upon his return to the capital. At that time, even if he were to immediately depose the Empress on the spot, there would be no problem.”
After putting down the official report, Lu Chen narrowed his eyes and began contemplating.
“Based on my previous performance, the Cangming Holy King definitely won’t tolerate my presence as a loyal emperor. He will certainly find an excuse to remove my position and send me to the prison, or perhaps even execute me with a single strike. Simultaneously, he will revoke all my official titles. Regardless of the circumstances, my position… is undoubtedly lost!”
Thinking like this, Lu Chen became excited.
“Cousin.”
Just then, the voice of Luo Xiaoyu suddenly sounded from outside:
“Are you inside?”
Lu Chen immediately refocused his thoughts and sat up.
“I’m here.”
Luo Xiaoyu pushed the door open and then spoke softly: “Cousin, Lord Xiao is here. He’s waiting in the living room. Do you want to meet him?”
Xiao Yi? Why is he here?
Regarding this good old friend of his previous self, Lu Chen still held a favorable impression.
Not because Xiao Yi came from an influential background, but because of the genuine friendship he shared with the previous self.