anwhile, as the edict was released, the Xiongnu royal court was equally enraged.
"Da Qian as the father, Xiongnu as the son, I want to see who is the father and who is the son!"
"All my sons saddle up, and slaughter the entire Da Qian army for !"
Outraged by being publicly referred to as a vassal state in the edict, the Xiongnu royal court roared furiously and launched an attack on the incoming Da Qian army with their Xiongnu Cavalry.
After years of recuperation and strengthening their forces, the power of the Xiongnu dynasty had grown significantly, and coupled with multiple victories in the battle competitions, the Xiongnu confidence had greatly increased. They did not feel much weaker than Da Qian. Hence, they dared to provoke repeatedly and to strike bravely when facing the military sharp edge of Da Qian.
Da Qian had accumulated power for a long ti, although the edict was derogatory. In truth, for a thousand years, the Xiongnu were indeed the sons of the Da Qian Dynasty...
In such a state of martial prowess by Da Qian, seizing the slightest opportunity that presented itself in their current fatigue, they launched an imdiate exploratory attack. If successful, it would be the only chance for the Xiongnu to turn the tables and beco the rulers!
Therefore, even if it was sowhat of a bluff, facing the opportunity that, if not seized now, might result in unending subjugation and oppression without a chance for rebellion, the Xiongnu naturally would not wait for death, and were willing to gamble fiercely!
After all, before Emperor Jianming ascended the throne, they had no opportunity to plunder the border of Da Qian.
The benefits achieved through plunder stirred the greed of many within the Xiongnu, especially with such an illusive opportunity laid out before them...
"Take to the Black Profound Ancestor!"
A fierce look flashed across the face of the Xiongnu king, which he then suppressed with force. After announcing the counter-attack against the troops of the Da Qian Dynasty, he imdiately ordered in a low voice.
Upon hearing the na of the Black Profound Ancestor, a trace of fear followed by more fervor flashed in the soldiers’ eyes. They imdiately turned to clear the way, and the Xiongnu king followed calmly behind them, marching out of the royal palace to a magnificent building in the center of the Xiongnu royal city.
"Har seeks an audience with the Black Profound Ancestor!"
Upon arriving at the gate of the building, before the unguarded doorway, the Xiongnu king did not dare to act rashly, instead kneeling on the ground and respectfully calling out to the doorway.
"You want to help you deal with the Founder of Da Qian?"
As the Xiongnu king’s voice fell, not even a mont later, a hoarse and mocking voice answered, "You wish to use ?"
"I would not dare to do so. The Da Qian Dynasty has oppressed our clan for a thousand years. Emperor Jianming has long intended to swallow our people. If we do not seize this opportunity to deal with Da Qian, our clan will inevitably be utterly consud by Da Qian in the future, and then, Ancestor, your hiding places will be one fewer. The bloody sacrifices our clan has offered you are not sothing other clans can afford!"
As the Xiongnu king knelt on the ground, forehead touching the earth, he spoke calmly, "This is our clan’s only chance for a turnaround. If we succeed, you will rule over the vast world, and all your cultivation needs will be satisfied. The richness of Da Qian’s territories will support all that you require. Otherwise, you will be a caged beast, fated to die sooner or later."
"Da Qian’s envoy dared openly mock my queen in the royal court this ti. Whether I kill or not, he will inevitably seek an excuse to attack our clan; the outco will be the sa. Now that the military edge of Da Qian has arrived, if you are willing to make a move, there is still a chance to fight. If you are not willing to act, then the Xiongnu will be obliterated, and your ground for blood offerings will cease to exist!"
"The Founder of Da Qian was invincible across the world, but that was three thousand years ago. Up to now, he has not broken through to the Golden Core realm, his lifespan must be nearing its end, and the only one who can stop him is you."
"Whether you wish to act or not is entirely up to you. I am only here to inform you of this matter, to decide whether to stay or go, so that you may make an early choice."
The Xiongnu king spoke steadily, and after finishing his words, he knelt and continuously kowtowed, motionless.
Serenity enveloped the majestic hall, and the silence seed to be the only response to the Xiongnu king’s words.
It wasn’t until a long ti had passed that a voice suddenly resonated near the ears of the Xiongnu king.
"Boy, though I have been heavily injured by the righteous path, I am, after all, a cultivator in the Golden Core realm. Do not reveal your petty sches to ."
With these words, a dark figure suddenly appeared before the Xiongnu king, an eerie light shining on the wrinkled face: "The Founder of Da Qian ruled supre, but that was at the Foundation Establishnt realm. Against a Golden Core, no matter how strong the Foundation Establishnt is, what can it do?"
"What you think does not matter, but, should this endeavor succeed..."
The Black Profound Ancestor leaned down to look at the prostrate Xiongnu king, exposing his pale teeth: "I want to feast on human souls for three days!"
"And especially those of your royal bloodline!"
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