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As they reached the front of the train, Annalise suddenly shook off Lian Yun's arm and exclaimed angrily, "So powerful, and connected to the Sword God as well. You must be Lian Yun!"
"What does this have to do with Lian Yun?" Yan replied indifferently.
"It has to be you, Lian Yun. Only you would make my brother believe in you."
"Do you have a grudge against the Demon Empress? Can't stand her?" Yan couldn't help but ask, knowing that the Demon Empress had treated Princess Annalise quite well.
The fact that the Three Ghost Emperors of the Demon Realm disliked him was something all Spirits were likely aware of, which made him wonder why Fei Sel had so easily trusted him.
At that moment, both Yan and Le simultaneously questioned Annalise and Fei Sel.
Fei Sel's physique was quite similar to Annalise's; both were wrapped in bandages from head to toe with serpent tails. However, his head was unbound, revealing an exceptionally handsome face.
Fei Sel smiled lightly and said, "It doesn't matter to me, but it does to my Lala Anli."
Annalise responded to Yan, "In life, she wouldn't let me be with my brother. After she learned we were together, she first destroyed my appearance and then caused both my brother and me to die. She didn't even allow us to be buried together."
"Even now, I suspect that when she captured me back then, it wasn't because she couldn't catch my brother; she simply didn't want us to be together because she liked him too."
"Uh..." Yan felt speechless about this 'family' situation. But he also realized he had likely offended the Demon Empress severely.
However, when the Yin Yang Train entered Yin Yang City, a calm smile appeared on Yan's face.
At that moment, he felt fearless. His aura surged visibly, quickly reaching a level that even made Annalise feel apprehensive.
In his youth, his greatest regret had been not being able to protect his parents. Now that they were on the verge of revival, his life felt complete, and all his past grievances seemed to vanish into thin air.
Once, he could only be considered a dust-covered peerless sword; now he was a sharp blade untainted by any dust.
His brilliance shone through.
Similarly, Lian Yun and the city experienced comparable transformations.
Lian Yun's true form had once shed tears due to having a physical body.
At that time, he was discussing national affairs. The Huaxia Formation had been activated for nearly two years, and the changes in the world order had exceeded Han Huang's expectations.
Aside from Cloud Nation and the Allies, the other fourteen nations tried their best to provide the food they cultivated to their own people or military. The common folk, whether Innocent Civilians or Fierce Commoners, were long accustomed to living in hunger.
Under normal circumstances, things could maintain relative stability, but a sudden drop in crop yields for a quarter meant that famine was about to strike within the fourteen nations.
As a result, some civilians began to flee their countries, with the vast majority heading toward Cloud Nation. If Cloud Nation refused to take them in, they would find themselves without a place to go.
The Allies, which included Fengdu, were too dangerous and had limited arable land. This basic national condition meant that the Allies could not accommodate too many people. Thus, Cloud Nation became the best option for the starving populace.
Initially, Cloud Nation did not completely reject them but imposed certain restrictions since their food supply was also limited and arable land scarce.
However, when the number of refugees became overwhelming, rather than stopping them, Cloud Nation fully opened its doors, even allowing spies from other nations to enter. This led to widespread famine throughout Cloud Nation. Consequently, Lian Yun had no choice but to convene a national meeting with his officials to discuss the situation.
Before the meeting had even reached its halfway point, Lian Yun suddenly burst into tears while seated at the head of the table. This shocked all the officials present; some who were speaking immediately panicked, fearing they had said something wrong that had deeply disappointed their Lord.
Only Han Huang, Jiang Ao, and Master Pang exchanged glances before simultaneously cupping their hands and saying, "Congratulations, Lord."
Master Pang seemed to have an urge to leave, while Han Huang displayed a look of relief.
The officials were puzzled, but Lian Yun smiled through his tears and said, "I have found the souls of my parents; soon I will be able to bring them back to life."
"Congratulations, Lord! We celebrate your great wish being fulfilled."
Lian Yun nodded and fell silent, closing his eyes as he wished to see his parents once more.
When Yan entered Yin Yang City, an aura emanated from him that grew stronger by the moment; it seemed even Earth Formation could not contain his original power.
"Congratulations, Lord! Your heart's knot has been untied; your strength has risen to new heights," the officials congratulated him.
Lian Yun smiled faintly; his tears had dried. He rose up with an imposing figure and waved gracefully as he said, "All officials should return to their duties and first calm the emotions of our people."
"Han Huang, Jiang Ao—listen up!"
"I am here!"
"I appoint Jiang Ao as the Chief Diplomat of Cloud Nation. Today you will select five individuals to send as envoys to Liang, Liu, Chu, Song, and Xia—Five Nations—to establish a Military Exercise Battle with them. The wager will be a city. Those who refuse will face an attack from Cloud Nation."
"I appoint Han Huang as the strategist of Cloud Nation. Today you will select five generals along with ten thousand troops. Prepare for military exercises with Five Nations; remember, I only allow our forces to win—defeat is not permitted."
"Your Majesty's command is my duty!"
At this moment, half of the officials were filled with passionate emotions, unable to contain themselves. This was because Lian Yun's words were incredibly domineering; not only did they imply a declaration of war against five neighboring nations, but they also carried an air of supremacy.
However, among the officials, some had initially supported Lian Yun's benevolent character, believing that their ideals aligned with his and thus chose to serve in his court. Now, a ruler who was once grounded in righteousness suddenly transformed into an overwhelming sovereign. While this was not necessarily bad, it did contradict their aspirations.
Lian Yun did not dwell on the thoughts of the officials. After issuing his orders, he waved his hand and left first; he needed to take certain actions to ensure the victory of Cloud Nation.
Han Huang looked at the officials and said, "First, consider the specific benefits of Lord's decision."
With that, he quickly departed alongside Jiang Ao. It was important to note that while Lian Yun's command was indeed straightforward and forceful, it did not mean that the situation would unfold as simply or violently. At the very least, Cloud Nation currently lacked the capability to engage in simultaneous warfare with the Five Nations; thus, they could not afford to offend them directly.
After a moment of silence filled with contemplation among the remaining officials, one could no longer hold back and exclaimed, "Brilliant!"
Then came a chorus of voices: "Lord is wise."
This was because Lian Yun's decision seemed to recklessly provoke a national war with neighboring countries. However, if it were framed as military exercises to test their resolve, it could significantly reduce casualties.
(End of Chapter)
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