Final Volume Chapter 26

Final Volume Chapter 26

Chen Hua was too embarrassed to speak and just glanced at Lu Jian beside him. Lu Jian said slowly: "The candidate for the Holy King has been decided."

"Who is it?" Xiao Xuan asked impatiently.

"Young Master, you are welcome." Lu Jian said slowly, word for word. Then, he raised his hands to Xiao Xuan and said, "Your Highness, King Sichuan, there are still many things to prepare for the succession ceremony of the new Holy King. I am busy with my affairs. , It’s really no time to delay, farewell!”

After speaking, he strode away without waiting for Xiao Xuan to make a statement.

"Elder Lu, what are you..." Looking at Lu Jian's leaving figure, Xiao Xuan wanted to stop him, but Lu Jian had already walked far away without looking back. Xiao Xuan's face was at a loss, and he didn't understand why Lu Jian's attitude towards him had changed like this.

He looked at Chen Hua again and asked, "Elder Chen, what is going on? Why is Ren Xiao still chosen as the Holy King? Also, Elder Lu seems to be quite dissatisfied with Gu?"

Chen Hua smiled bitterly, how could he explain this? He pondered for a moment and said sternly: "The saint's identity and status in the divine pool are extremely high and her influence is very great. The saint supports Mr. Ren as the saint king. There is nothing we and other elders can do. Elder Lu must be very angry because of this. , I was upset, so I lost my etiquette in front of His Highness Prince Sichuan, please don’t be offended by His Highness Prince Sichuan! "

"That's it!" Xiao Xuan nodded slowly. He was really afraid of whatever he wanted. What he was most afraid of was that Ren Xiao would become the Holy King of the Divine Pond, but in the end he was chosen.

Thinking of this, he subconsciously looked at Tang Yin, who was standing not far away. The latter had a relaxed face and a determined attitude with a smile. Xiao Xuan frowned deeper.

He rolled his eyes and couldn't help but ask: "Elder Chen, why does the saint support Mr. Ren so strongly? Is there some kind of personal relationship between the two of them?"

When Chen Hua heard this, he immediately shuddered, looked around hurriedly, and then said urgently to Xiao Xuan: "His Royal Highness, Prince of Sichuan, don't talk nonsense about this matter, it is related to the honor of the saint!" Even if he is The elders did not dare to make irresponsible remarks behind the saint's back.

After finishing speaking, he raised his hands to Xiao Xuan and said: "Your Highness, King Sichuan, now that the Holy King has been elected, the overall situation has been decided and there will definitely be no changes. There are indeed many trivial matters to be dealt with in the succession ceremony of the new Holy King. , I’d like to excuse you now!”

After speaking, he looked left and right again, and then hurried away as if avoiding the plague.

Xiao Xuan sighed deeply in his heart, slowly closed his eyes, and stood there without moving for a long time.

At the same time, Tang Yin also learned the final result from the elders, and his heart finally dropped as he raised his throat.

His efforts were finally in vain, Ren Xiao successfully ascended to the throne of the Holy King, and the Divine Pond would no longer be an object of concern for him in the future.

Thinking of this, he suddenly felt much more relaxed.

The relationship between Feng State and Shenchi has always been very bad. Tang Yin often expressed his position in front of the ministers of Feng State that Shenchi was not something to be afraid of. He had never been afraid of Shenchi. In fact, it was just words. Since he Since becoming the Wind King, Shenchi has been like a shadow, condensed somewhere in his heart, oppressing him all the time, making him feel deeply afraid, but now it's better, the Holy King of Shenchi has been replaced by his closest friend. My friend, Shenchi will no longer pose a threat to him.

Without the hidden danger of Shenchi, he can concentrate on competing with Sichuan Kingdom in the future. The smile on Tang Yin's face grew thicker unknowingly. Seeing Xiao Xuan still standing there in a daze, he smiled secretly in his heart, and then walked over slowly.

"Brother Xiao Wang, the candidate for the Holy King of Shenchi has finally been decided. In any case, this is a happy event after all. The Fengchuan and Fengchuan armies can finally withdraw their troops from Shenchi."

Looking at Tang Yin who looked dull on the surface but was actually overjoyed, Xiao Xuan could only shake his head secretly. This time he missed another move and was once again at a disadvantage to Tang Yin! After all, Xiao Xuan is a majestic king of a great country, and his demeanor and determination are far incomparable.

He smiled slightly, nodded and said, "What Brother Wang said is absolutely true. It seems that it's time for you and me to return to the country." His tone was calm, but when he spoke, there was a deep glint in his eyes.

Although the light in his eyes was fleeting, Tang Yin saw it clearly. His heart moved and he said quietly: "When does Brother Xiao Wang plan to set off?"

"Of course it will be after the succession ceremony of the Holy King of Shenchi."

"Well! Brother Xiao Wang and I thought of going together."

Tang Yin turned sideways, waved his hand again, and then walked and chatted with Xiao Xuan. He said, "Now that the matter of Shenchi is over, it will no longer pose a threat to Fengchuan and Fengchuan. I wonder what Brother Xiao Wang has planned in the future?"

Understanding that Tang Yin was testing him, Xiao Xuan smiled calmly and said: "Over the years, Sichuan has been engaged in constant battles, which has wasted people and money. After returning home alone, I plan to recuperate and strengthen my troops. I don't want to go to war anymore in the short term."

He said this with the intention of actively showing weakness, which also meant that Sichuan State did not want a war with Feng State. Tang Yin continued: "The Feng Kingdom is not like this! After years of fighting, the national strength is empty. From now on, we will have to rely more on Brother Xiao Wang!"

"Haha!" Xiao Xuan looked up and smiled and said: "Brother Wang is too polite to say that. Sichuan and Feng are two countries of brothers. If there is anything you need from Sichuan, brother Wang just ask."

Tang Yin's eyes lit up and he said with a smile: "Brother Xiao Wang said so, I really thought of something that I need Brother Xiao Wang's help with."

"Oh?" Xiao Xuan frowned secretly and asked, "What does Brother Wang want?"

Tang Yin sighed in a pretentious manner and said, "The national strength of Feng State has always been weak, and it is difficult to be self-sufficient. The imperial court is also located in Feng State. In order to support the imperial court, Feng State has to spend huge manpower and financial resources every year. Now Feng State has to supply the Shenchi, which is even worse. It is really difficult to support. Therefore, I hope that Brother Xiao Wang can give up Shangjing and welcome the emperor back to the capital. What's more, the two countries of Chuan and Zhen used to be in the name of clearing the emperor's side. Now, there are no more treacherous ministers around the emperor. It's time to invite the world back to the capital. Brother Xiao Wang, what do you think?"

At the beginning, Chuan and Zhen joined forces to attack Shangjing, and the emperor Yin Zhun fled. Since then, Shangjing has been occupied by Chuan and Zhen. Later, Zhen State was destroyed, and Shangjing completely fell into the hands of Chuan State until now.

At this time, Tang Yin opened his mouth like a lion and asked Xiao Xuan for Shangjing directly. After hearing his words, Xiao Xuan immediately clenched his teeth and clenched his fists. He squinted his eyes, stared at Tang Yin beside him, and said nothing for a long time.

Tang Yin smiled and said calmly: "Brother Xiao, don't misunderstand. The emperor's return to the capital is not my intention, but the emperor's wish and the expectation of the people of the world. If Brother Xiao insists on not doing it, I'm afraid it will anger the emperor and cause another dispute!"

From what he meant, if Chuan State refused to give up Shangjing, Feng State would most likely raise troops to attack. Xiao Xuan was so angry that his teeth itched, but he couldn't show it on his face. If Chuan State and Feng State really went to war because of Shangjing, it would be too worthless. Besides, Feng State now has the backing of Shenchi. If a war really broke out, Chuan State might not be able to gain an advantage.

He pondered for a long while, then smiled leisurely, and said: "I can't make a decision on this matter for a while, and I have to discuss it with the ministers. Don't worry, my brother."

Tang Yin said: "Brother Xiao, of course I am not anxious, but the emperor is anxious. The emperor has been wandering outside for many years and has long been eager to return home. Brother Xiao should understand the emperor's feelings!"

Xiao Xuan thought about it and said seriously: "Five days! After five days, I will give you an answer."

"Okay!" Tang Yin nodded repeatedly and said with a smile: "Then I will wait for Brother Xiao's reply."

"Okay, okay!" The two of them walked down Shenchi Mountain side by side, talking and laughing. If they were seen by people who didn't know, they would think that their relationship was very close, but the followers around them knew that the fight between Fengchuan and the two countries would soon surface.

On that day, Ren Xiao's home, which had always been deserted and had few visitors, suddenly became lively, with a constant stream of traffic and elders coming to congratulate him. The small house was overcrowded.

Although Ren Xiao was not yet the Holy King of Shenchi, it was only a matter of time. The elders all wanted to leave a good impression on Ren Xiao. Now was the opportunity to please him, so how could people miss it?

Ren Xiao liked peace and leisure, and hated this kind of false courtesy, but now his status was no longer the same as before. Even if he had to bite the bullet, he had to grit his teeth and persist, and entertained everyone who came to congratulate him one by one.

This day was the most painful day for Ren Xiao, and the visitors did not come until it was dark.

On the other side, the Sichuan Army camp. After Xiao Xuan returned to the Sichuan camp, he had been frowning. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that Ren Xiao becoming the Holy King of Shenchi was too unfavorable to the Sichuan Kingdom, but the matter was a foregone conclusion, and he could not change it even if he wanted to.

Seeing that Xiao Xuan did not eat in the tent, but paced back and forth in a restless manner, and coughed violently from time to time, the guards were all worried, but they did not dare to persuade him, so they could only quietly report to the three generals Zhang Situ, Yang Zhao, and Lu You.

Zhang Situ, Yang Zhao, and Lu You were all Xiao Xuan's confidants. After hearing the guards' report, the three hurried to Xiao Xuan's tent. Sure enough, the food on the table was not touched, but two pots of wine were drunk.

The three secretly grinned. The king was already weak enough, how could he just drink without eating? Lü You stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, you haven't eaten for a day. You need to eat something!"

Xiao Xuan sighed, "How can I eat now? The candidate for the Holy King has been decided. It's Ren Xiao. You all know how this person relates to the King of Wind. If he becomes the Holy King, Shenchi will be in the same boat with Fengguo."

Lü You bowed his head and said nothing. Yes, this is really bad news for us, but what can we do? The candidate was jointly decided by the elders of Shenchi. We can't force all the elders to re-select the candidate for the Holy King, right?

Zhang Situ suddenly said, "Your Majesty, Ren Xiao can't be allowed to sit on the throne of the Holy King no matter what. The only way now is..." As he spoke, his palm made a horizontal cutting motion.