My Sexy CEO Wife

Chapter 487 - 484: Punitive Expedition

Inside the great hall.

The atmosphere was somewhat oppressive.

"I need everyone's help with something," Sikong Yi said.

"What is it?" Zhao Batu inquired.

"My cultivation was sealed by His Majesty the Emperor, I can't undo it myself..."

"That's easy to deal with! If we join forces, we can break His Majesty the Emperor's seal and take this opportunity to see just how great the gap is between us and His Majesty."

An hour later.

Zhao Batu and the others were panting heavily and drenched in sweat.

"The gap is indeed immense," sighed Duanmu Lengqiu, the King of Dingnan: "The three of us together took an hour just to undo the seal; it is really... pathetic..."

"His Majesty the Emperor truly deserves to be the first among the Human Race, his strength is indeed unfathomable," murmured Li He, the King of Zhenbei.

Sikong Yi closed his eyes, keenly sensing the changes in his body, the feeling of regaining his cultivation was exhilarating, it was absolutely thrilling.

"To be honest, I really don't want to be His Majesty the Emperor's enemy," Zhao Batu said with a wry smile: "His Majesty the Emperor is powerful, and he has also shown me mentorship, I truly do not wish to oppose him."

"Neither do I," Duanmu Lengqiu concurred, "but... we no longer have a choice."

"What's the use of saying all this now?" Li He, the King of Zhenbei, snorted. "What's done is done, regret is useless."

"Gentlemen," Sikong Yi opened his eyes and slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, "let me say a few words."

Zhao Batu, Duanmu Lengqiu, and Li He all closed their mouths, then looked at Sikong Yi in unison.

Sikong Yi spoke in a grave tone, "Here's what I think: we should first pool our strength to resist His Majesty the Emperor, and if we can't resist, we'll retreat... to the Demon Race or the Demon Clan territories."

"Retreat to the territories of the Demon Race and Demon Clan?" Zhao Batu was stunned. "The Demon Race and Demon Clan have always looked down on our Human Race. If we go to their territories, we surely won't have good days ahead."

"That's the worst-case scenario," Sikong Yi said. "It's better to suffer indignities in the territories of the Demon Race and Demon Clan than to lose our lives in the Human Territory." He added, "Having stood by His Majesty the Emperor all these years, we are all too clear about his temperament. We have outright defied his orders, and he will certainly not let us off."

"Sikong Yi is right," said Duanmu Lengqiu, nodding, "If we really have no other choice, we'll have to seek refuge in the territories of the Demon Race or the Demon Clan to avoid danger."

"Let's wait and see, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it," King Li He, felt deep down that he didn't want to leave the Human Territory.

"Yes, let's wait and see the situation before we talk, perhaps His Majesty the Emperor will consider old times and not make things difficult for us."

"Wishful thinking! That's impossible, stop daydreaming."

"Sikong Yi, you've rushed here for a month, you must be exhausted. I'll arrange a room for you to rest now, recuperate your body, and then we'll slowly discuss resisting His Majesty the Emperor."

"I am indeed very tired, if you give me a bed, I'm sure I will fall asleep immediately."

And so, a conversation concerning the fate of the Human Territory came to an end.

Sikong Yi, Zhao Batu, Duanmu Lengqiu, and Li He were all significant figures holding a certain amount of troops in their hands; if they were to rebel, it was bound to cause a tremendous upheaval, and the ordinary people would be the ones to suffer the consequences.

...

Eastern Spirit City.

Within the royal residence.

An angry roar erupted from the great hall.

"Rebellion! Complete rebellion! To dare defy my orders! What audacity!!!"

"Sikong Yi, you were nothing but a beggar on the streets, and it was I who took pity on you, fed you, clothed you, and even taught you how to cultivate. I eventually promoted you to prince! Had it not been for me, you would've starved to death on the streets long ago! Have you forgotten all this?"

"Zhao Batu, you were but a child from a commoner's family. I provided you with the opportunity to cultivate, took you under my wing, and passed down to you the most supreme magical formulas, making you rise above the rest! Have you forgotten all that?"

"Duanmu Lengqiu, when your father was slain by enemies, it was I who avenged him for you. You knelt on the ground and swore lifelong loyalty to me! Have you kept your promise?"

"Li He! Your grandfather and I were the best of friends, and in his dying moments, after having saved my life, he entrusted you to my care. Over the years, I've treated you as my own grandchild, smoothing over any trouble you got into without wishing to scold you even once. When you were young and frail, often falling ill, I sought out miraculous elixirs to strengthen you and personally taught you how to cultivate. When you grew up, I even arranged several marriages for you... My heart was true to you, and this is how you repay me? You're nothing but an ingrate! A complete and utter ingrate! Had I known, I would have crushed you with my palm from the start!!!"

"I trusted you so much, I made you princes, letting you govern over human territory, but you... you've been up to no good behind my back! Alright, so you've grown wings and think you're beyond my control, is that it?"

"Wait and see, I will make you regret this!"

"In human territory, I still make the rules!"

"I decide who lives, and they shall live; I decide who dies, and they must die!!! No one can challenge my authority!!! Not a soul!!!"

The Emperor was truly infuriated, otherwise he wouldn't have erupted in such a furious outburst.

"Someone come!!!" bellowed the Emperor.

"What are your commands, Your Majesty?" A soldier ran in from the outside, bowing deeply.

"Issue a decree, stating that Sikong Yi, Zhao Batu, Duanmu Lengqiu, and Li He are rebels, scoundrels! They've brazenly instigated a revolt, their crimes heinous and appalling! I've decided to personally lead a great army to suppress them!" The Emperor spoke word by word.

"Yes." The soldier took the order and left.

"This is absolutely infuriating." The Emperor took a deep breath, then another, forcefully suppressing the rage churning in his chest: "I shall use the heads of Sikong Yi and the others to demonstrate to the world that no one can challenge my authority."

...

Within a guest room of the royal residence.

Bai Daqing and Gao Fei were seated, speaking in hushed tones.

"I've just received news that Sikong Yi has reached Xichu City and has joined forces with the King of Xichu, Zhao Batu, King Duanmu Lengqiu of Dingnan, and King Li He of Zhenbei to resist His Majesty the Emperor, who is now furious! He has decided to personally lead a great army to subdue Sikong Yi and the others," said Bai Daqing.

"That's great news." Gao Fei's eyes lit up: "With His Majesty the Emperor himself taking action, Sikong Yi and the others are doomed!" Gao Fei was concerned that Sikong Yi might retaliate against him and Bai Daqing in the future, but now with the Emperor himself leading a campaign against Sikong Yi and Zhao Batu, Gao Fei could finally rest easy.

"Alas..." Bai Daqing sighed softly.

"My lord, why do you sigh?" Gao Fei asked in confusion: "Could it be that you're worried His Majesty the Emperor might lose?"

"No, I'm not worried about that," Bai Daqing shook his head: "I am not at all concerned for His Majesty the Emperor. Sikong Yi and the others are nothing but ants; they're no match for His Majesty the Emperor."

"Then what are you worried about?" Gao Fei was even more baffled.