Wu Shattered Star River

Inside Qing Wang City, Qing Xuefeng and Qing Xueyun stood in the main hall. A huge map hung on the wall of the hall. Qing Xuefeng looked at Qing Qi and asked, "How is the situation now?"

Qing Qi walked over and circled some points on the map, saying, "Currently, the small strongholds in these areas have been abandoned and are all occupied by the Central Region. Dozens of medium-sized strongholds along this line have been captured. The army has suffered hundreds of thousands of casualties, but not too many Saint Sovereigns have died."

"The Dao Ancestor realm cultivators from the Central Region have not taken action, so King Ape and the others have not taken action either. They are currently guarding the Black River stronghold."

Qing Xuefeng nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "Have Bingmei Youli and the others made any moves? Have they sent any Dao Ancestor realm cultivators to support us?"

Qing Qi shook his head and said, "No news yet. I guess they want to sit on the sidelines and watch? I have arranged for a large number of scouts and informants to investigate, but there are no actions for the time being."

"Humph!"

Qing Xuefeng snorted coldly and asked again, "Has there been any news from the Northern and Western Regions?"

The requests for help had been sent out long ago. Qing Xuefeng did not expect the Eastern Region to send troops, and the possibility of the Western Region sending troops was also unlikely.

As long as the Northern Region sends troops, the Central Region should withdraw, right?

Qing Qi shook his head and said, "No news yet, and even if they do send troops, it probably won't be that fast, at least half a month later."

At this moment, Qing Xueyun said, "Your Majesty, why not send a message to Seventh Ancestor Ye Wanqiu and Jiang Han, and have them bring Qing Ning back first? When they return, I can go to the Heavenly Region to provide support. If I coordinate and direct the forces there, we can hold out for a longer time."

They definitely can't defeat the Central Region!

If they can hold out for a longer time, the Northern, Western, and Eastern Regions will have enough time to react. As long as the Northern Region sends troops, and the Eastern and Western Regions make a show of force, then the crisis in the Southern Region can be resolved.

Qing Xuefeng pondered for a moment and said, "Seventh Ancestor sent a message a few months ago, saying that Qing Ning feels like she might break through at any time. At such a crucial juncture, it's better not to disturb her."

"In that case… you secretly go to the Heavenly Region and represent me to coordinate and direct the forces there. When you get there, don't engage in head-on confrontations with the Central Region. Focus on defense and try to delay as much time as possible. If things become impossible, abandon the entire Heavenly Region and retreat to the Southern Region."

"Uh…"

Qing Xueyun was stunned and shook his head, saying, "If I leave, Qing Wang City will only have you, Your Majesty, as a Dao Ancestor realm cultivator. What if Bingmei Youli and the old demon of Black Mountain launch a surprise attack? No, I can't leave until Seventh Ancestor Ye Wanqiu and the others return."

"Hehe!"

Qing Xuefeng smiled wryly and said, "If they really want to launch a surprise attack, can an extra you defend against it? Besides, with the Central Region's army attacking, unless they're crazy, they wouldn't launch a surprise attack during this time."

"Furthermore, they don't know that Seventh Ancestor and Jiang Han have gone to Heavenly Blessing Grotto. Even if they had a hundred times the courage, they wouldn't dare to launch a surprise attack."

"Go ahead, our Qingyu clan is on the verge of rising, we can't let the Central Region invade. We must do everything we can to preserve our current good situation."

"Alright!"

Qing Xueyun knew that what Qing Xuefeng said was true, and one more of him wouldn't make much of a difference.

"Issue an edict!"

Qing Xuefeng looked at Qing Qi and said, "Let Prince Yun fully represent me to coordinate and direct the forces. All Dao Ancestor realm cultivators and troops in the Southern Region must obey Prince Yun's orders…"

Qing Qi quickly drafted the edict and handed it to Qing Xueyun. Qing Xuefeng also took out a golden token and handed it to Qing Xueyun.

After Qing Xueyun accepted it, he was about to take his leave when Qing Xuefeng suddenly frowned. He pondered for a moment and waved his hand, saying, "Wait!"

"Buzz~"

Another imperial edict appeared in Qing Xuefeng's hand. He handed it to Qing Xueyun and said, "If something unexpected happens to me, you must announce my will and let Qing Ning ascend the throne. This is my will written by my own hand, with my mark left on it, which will allow Qing Ning to smoothly inherit the throne."

"Your Majesty!"

Qing Xueyun and Qing Qi's expressions changed drastically. Qing Xuefeng had actually written a will? Did he worry that he would die? Did he receive any news that a powerful cultivator would launch a surprise attack on Qing Wang City?

"What's there to worry about?"

Qing Xuefeng waved his hand and said, "It's just an extra precaution to prevent any trouble and prevent the Qingyu clan from being thrown into turmoil."

Without Qing Xuefeng's will, Qing Ning would still be able to become the empress smoothly, provided that Qing Ning breaks through to the Dao Ancestor realm.

With the support of Seventh Ancestor and Qing Xueyun, no cultivator in the clan would dare to disobey. But with this will, it would be justified, legal, and compliant, and there would be no trouble.

Qing Xueyun was still a little worried and said, "Your Majesty, why don't you let Qing Qi go to the Heavenly Region and I'll stay behind!"

"Can Qing Qi hold the fort?"

Qing Xuefeng smiled wryly and said, "Go ahead, I've already said that it's just an extra precaution. I believe Bingmei and the others aren't that bold. Besides… if they really come to kill us, won't I run away?"

"Alright!"

Seeing that Qing Xuefeng's tone was firm, Qing Xueyun didn't say anything more, bowed, and left.

Qing Xueyun teleported away, taking away three Saint Sovereigns. Qing Qi did not go with him.

After Qing Xueyun left, Qing Xuefeng gave another order, "Send a message… to have the clansmen in the city leave the city and execute the Heavenly Blessing Plan!"

"What?"

Qing Qi's expression changed completely. Before, he and Qing Xueyun suspected that Qing Xuefeng had received some news.

Now that Qing Xuefeng issued the order, he could confirm that Qing Xuefeng had indeed received news.

His eyes flickered, and he asked, "Your Majesty, have Bingmei Youli and the old demon of Black Mountain moved?"

"Yes!"

Qing Xuefeng nodded, and a special jade talisman appeared in his hand. The jade talisman was broken in the middle.

He said, "This jade talisman belongs to Red Demon. He sent out a distress signal. He wouldn't send a signal unless something big happened, which means… Bingmei Youli and the old demon of Black Mountain are coming soon!"

"Ah?"

Qing Qi was a little confused. Red Demon was a protector of the Qingyu clan. How could Red Demon know that Bingmei Youli and the old demon of Black Mountain were going to launch a surprise attack on Qing Wang City?

Qing Qi didn't have time to ask more questions and immediately said, "Then, Your Majesty, immediately send a message to Seventh Ancestor, Prince Ye, and Prince Jiang, and have them come over?"

"It's too late!"

Qing Xuefeng shook his head and said, "It will take at least half a day to send the message back and then teleport back. If they come back in a hurry, it will be easy for something to happen. Stop talking nonsense and go issue the order immediately!"

"Yes!"

Qing Qi hurriedly went down to start evacuating the clansmen in Qing Wang City according to the previously formulated plan and arranged for their resettlement.

After quickly conveying the various orders, Qing Qi hurriedly walked in and said, "Your Majesty, everything has been arranged. Please evacuate immediately!"

"I'm not leaving!"

Qing Xuefeng shook his head and said, "As the King of the Southern Region, how can I flee without a fight? Like a stray dog wandering around?"

"Moreover, if I hold on here for a while, it will give Seventh Ancestor more time to make arrangements and deployments."

"Besides… foreign enemies invading, the Bingxue clan and Youhun clan disregarding the overall situation and forcibly assassinating the king, this is a great taboo."

"If I die in battle, the Tianyuan clan, Shenyan clan, Fa clan, and Tong clan will definitely not tolerate the Bingxue clan and Youhun clan, and they will completely turn against each other."

"And there's more!"

Qing Xuefeng already had the will to die in his eyes. He said, "If the news of my fall spreads to the Northern, Western, and Eastern Regions, the Northern Region will definitely not be able to sit still."

"If the Southern Region is leaderless and in chaos, and the Northern Region does not send troops, the Southern Region will surely perish. This is something that Yao Ao and the others cannot accept."

"In this life, although I have been diligent and conscientious, I have not been able to lead the Qingyu clan to rise. My talent is limited, and I cannot break through to a higher level. I am ashamed of the ancestors of the Qingyu clan."

"Now, I will use my own life to leave a better situation for Qing Ning, so that the Tianyuan clan, Shenyan clan, Fa clan, and Tong clan will submit, and let the Bingxue clan and Youhun clan isolate themselves from the entire Southern Region…"

"Your Majesty!"

Qing Qi knelt down choked with sobs. He didn't quite agree with Qing Xuefeng's words.

In his opinion, preserving oneself was the most correct approach. If Qing Xuefeng died in battle, the Qingyu clan would lose a Dao Ancestor realm cultivator, and its strength would be greatly damaged.

However, he understood in his heart that Qing Xuefeng actually had another reason!

As the King of the Southern Region, Qing Xuefeng had his dignity and pride, and his pride did not allow him to abandon the city and flee.

So he chose to live and die with Qing Wang City, holding on to the last moment!