Published: March 12, 2025
CHAPTER 676: Hustle and Bustle
Zhao Hai appeared just outside the old king's study. He could have entered the study directly, but he chose not to, wanting to leave some face for the old king.
Although the study looked very ordinary, there were several hidden guards inside. Even the old eunuch standing outside the door was a master in disguise.
As soon as Zhao Hai appeared, the hidden guards immediately locked onto him. The old eunuch at the door also regarded Zhao Hai with a cold gaze. Zhao Hai recognized him; he was the one who had been by the old king's side for years. He looked inconspicuous most of the time, but at this moment, his aura was no less than that of an eighth-level expert.
Zhao Hai knew that there was another person in the study besides the old king—a death warrior expert. However, this was not significant to him as he was not there to assassinate the old king. He slightly bowed to the eunuch and said, "Please let my father know that Zhao Hai requests an audience."
The old eunuch recognized Zhao Hai, but he showed a hint of hostility due to Zhao Hai's sudden appearance. After hearing Zhao Hai's words, he took a deep look at him and bowed slightly, saying, "Please wait a moment, son-in-law of the emperor."
Afterward, the old eunuch pushed open the study door and entered. A moment later, he came out and bowed to Zhao Hai, saying, "You may enter, son-in-law of the emperor." He then opened the door for Zhao Hai.
Zhao Hai bowed to the eunuch, saying, "Thank you, Your Excellency." He then entered the study.
The old king stood with his back to Zhao Hai. As soon as Zhao Hai walked in, he immediately bowed and said, "I have seen my father."
The old king did not turn around but calmly said, "Little Hai, I have always thought you were a very sensible person. Why would you act so recklessly?"
Zhao Hai understood the old king's meaning and realized he was being criticized for suddenly barging into the palace. Zhao Hai replied solemnly, "It was an urgent matter, and I had no choice but to come here. Please forgive me, my father."
The old king turned around and glanced at Zhao Hai, saying, "Forget it. I know you are a thoughtful child. If it weren't for something important, you wouldn't have acted this way. So, what is it?"
Zhao Hai took out a scroll made of beast hide, holding it with both hands and handing it to the old king. "Please take a look at this first, then I will explain in detail."
The old king nodded, took the scroll, slowly opened it, and began to read carefully. Soon, his eyes widened in shock as he read on.
After a long while, he finally put down the scroll and looked at Zhao Hai, saying, "Is this the reason you're dealing with the Dragon Clan? What has happened to the Dragon Clan now?"
Zhao Hai answered solemnly, "They're dead, not just the Dragon Clan; all the magical beasts on Mount Arakaya have perished. Not a single one survived."
The old king frowned slightly and asked, "Did you do this?"
Zhao Hai smiled bitterly and replied, "Partly, yes. Half of it was my doing, and half was not."
The old king looked at Zhao Hai in confusion. "What exactly happened? Tell me in detail."
Zhao Hai nodded and explained how he repaired the divine artifact of the short human race, how he found the divine artifact for the orc tribe, helped the sea tribe, and even how he discovered the demon clan. He revealed everything.
The old king listened quietly. By the time Zhao Hai finished, his face had turned pale. He looked up at Zhao Hai and said, "Are you saying that in seven days, the spatial rift in the Demon Abyss will open, and the demon army will come pouring out?"
Zhao Hai nodded, smiling wryly. "It seems so. Moreover, the blood void formation is indestructible. If we try to destroy it, it will activate immediately and only open the spatial rift further."
The old king stood up and began to pace the room. After a while, he said, "What about the divine race? You just mentioned that they might also be coming?"
Zhao Hai sighed. "Yes, my father, the divine race may also come. Otherwise, the Dragon Clan wouldn't have acted. It was precisely because of this action from the Dragon Clan that I had to deal with them. I originally planned to handle the matters with the Elven Race first and then come to discuss this with you and the kings of the other major empires on the continent. We could work together to prepare slowly, first dealing with the Church of Light. By then, even if the divine race came, we could unite and resist them. But now, that is not possible. The sudden appearance of the demon clan, along with the Dragon Clan's actions, has disrupted all our plans. If we do not deal with the Dragon Clan, those magical beasts will turn against them. Even if the demon clan does not take action, allowing the Dragon Clan to control the Leon Empire entirely would cause us tremendous trouble. Once the divine race arrives, they could easily control the entire south at their whim, making us even more passive."