“Proclaim him in.”
Liu Kun stepped into the inner hall, bowed in salute, but his face carried an expression of concern for the country and the people. “Sovereign, this minister has heard that the matter of the Thunder Sound Bell being stolen has not yet made progress, and recently the divine capital has been in a state of panic. This minister is anxious in heart, specially coming to offer advice to the sovereign.”
Wu Hao gestured for him to rise, saying gravely. “Whatever words you have, say them directly.”
“Sovereign, now the demon souls are stirring, the Evil Dao Hall is eyeing covetously, and the Divine Hall’s attitude is unclear. Our divine kingdom is in a difficult situation.”
Liu Kun sighed, slowly saying. “This minister thinks that the urgent matter is to consolidate relations with the Divine Hall. As long as we can form a marriage alliance with the Divine Hall, obtain the Divine Hall’s support, the Evil Dao Hall will not dare to act rashly, and the matter of the demon souls can also have one more guarantee.”
Wu Hao’s brows slightly furrowed. “I have long had plans for the marriage alliance matter, but Fellow Daoist Chen Ping is currently investigating the Thunder Sound Bell. This matter still needs to be discussed at length.”
“Sovereign, the matter should not be delayed!”
Liu Kun hurriedly said. “The Thunder Sound Bell has been stolen for many days, with no clues. If the marriage alliance is delayed further, the Divine Hall may think our divine kingdom lacks sincerity.
The Third Hall Master holds a high position in the Divine Hall. If we can marry with him, not only can we borrow his power to investigate the Evil Dao Hall, but also elevate our divine kingdom’s status among the divine race. It is killing two birds with one stone!”
He paused, then added fuel to the fire. “This minister has heard that recently people from the Evil Dao Hall have been active frequently near the divine capital, seeming to spy on our divine kingdom’s underground demon soul seal.
If without the Divine Hall’s backing, once the Evil Dao Hall unites with other forces to attack, our divine kingdom may be hard to resist.”
Wu Hao fell silent. Liu Kun’s words, although somewhat exaggerated, were not without reason.
The divine kingdom now has internal worries and external troubles, indeed needing support from external forces.
Moreover, he originally planned to let the princess marry the son of the Third Hall Master, taking the opportunity to investigate the Third Hall Master’s collusion with the Evil Dao Hall. Liu Kun’s proposal seemed to fit his plan perfectly.
“You speak reasonably.”
Wu Hao slowly nodded. “Then the marriage alliance matter, hand it over to you to handle fully. Three days later, you personally escort the princess to the Third Hall, complete the wedding.”
Liu Kun felt joy in his heart, but his face still maintained respect. “This minister obeys the decree! Will definitely not disappoint the sovereign’s trust!”
After leaving the palace, Liu Kun immediately returned to the prime minister’s mansion, summoning his trusted subordinates.
“Sir, the sovereign has agreed to the marriage alliance?” the advisor asked.
“Hmph, Wu Hao has indeed taken the bait.”
Liu Kun sneered. “What marriage alliance, it is just my stalling tactic. Three days later, not only will I abduct the princess, but also use this opportunity to force Wu Hao to hand over the sacrificial scripture!”
Everyone was shocked. “Sir, you want the sacrificial scripture? Could it be you really want to…”
“Correct!”
Liu Kun’s eyes flashed with a trace of madness. “The sacrificial scripture records methods to strengthen and destroy the demon soul seal. As long as I get it, then unite with the Evil Dao Hall, open the seal, release the demon souls, at that time the entire Sixth Heaven will fall into chaos.
I will then use the power of the demon souls to eliminate Wu Hao and those old fellows from the Thunder Sound Temple. The entire Sixth Heaven will be mine!”
Upon hearing this, everyone’s faces showed shock, but more was greed. If Liu Kun could really control the Sixth Heaven, they as trusted aides would surely rise to prominence.
“Sir is wise!” everyone responded in unison.
“Alright, all go down and prepare.”
Liu Kun waved his hand. “Three days later, the team escorting the princess will be led by me personally. You arrange people in secret, wait until leaving the divine capital, then immediately act to abduct the princess.
Remember, must do it secretly, cannot let anyone notice.”
“Yes!” everyone answered!
On the other side, Chen Ping condensed a gentle spiritual energy at his fingertip, lightly tapping Zi Yuan’s forehead. “Hold on, I will take you to a safe place.”
Before the words fell, Chen Ping waved his hand, and the Demon Suppressing Tower appeared.
Chen Ping no longer hesitated, supporting Zi Yuan to step into the tower gate. The next second, the two were in a completely different world.
