A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 369 Cloud Empire
Shen Tang sneered. He wanted her favor, but wouldn't specify the conditions?

Isn't this setting a trap for her?

When it comes to human relationships, if things aren't clearly explained, the consequences can range from minor to major.

Even if the other side wants half the country, she'll still hand it over with both hands.

Moreover, Shen Tang had heard some rumors about the Yiyuan Empire. There were very few rumors about that emperor, and it was difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood. No outsider had even seen his true face.

But the only thing that was confirmed was that the mysterious emperor was sickly and didn't have many years left to live.

The regent and noble ministers in the court were all eager to take her place. How many troops could the emperor send to help her?
At that point, it's still uncertain who will help whom!

She wouldn't fall into that trap.

Shen Tang refused directly, "Thank you for your country's kindness, but this is our internal affair and does not require outside interference. Please leave, envoy!"

The envoy's face darkened slightly, and he said arrogantly, "Emperor Yehui, are you really not going to reconsider? Our empire sincerely sent me here to discuss this with you! You're so tough now, but what use will you be when your country is destroyed?"

The soldiers standing nearby all paled. "Who do you think you are, daring to spout such nonsense here? Your Majesty, kill this madman!"

The messenger's face turned pale, and he realized he had said the wrong thing.

He looked down on the Night Glow Empire, but this was, after all, someone else's territory. If he really angered them, he might lose his head!
Shen Tang narrowed his eyes dangerously, calmed himself down, stopped the general who wanted to rush forward, and said in a low voice, "Thank you for the reminder, envoy. If you have such thoughts, you should worry more about the internal strife in your own country."

"You—" The envoy sensed the sarcasm in her words, and his expression turned even uglier.

The emperor of a tiny empire is giving him attitude!
The envoy's attitude represents the nation's attitude.

This condescending attitude suggests they are not genuinely offering assistance.

Shen Tang was too lazy to play games with him, and turned around coldly, saying, "Someone, show the guest out!"

"Without our help, you can expect your country to be destroyed!"

The messenger left after uttering those words in anger.

The generals in the military camp all looked grim, but there was nothing they could do. Strength was everything. Their Night Glow Empire was now struggling to survive, and even a mere envoy from another country dared to mock them!

Jialan and Lu Xiao also rushed over from the capital to provide support.

Hearing this conversation, Jialan's eyes turned red with anger. He turned to look at Shen Tang, pursed his lips, and said in a low voice, "...Tangtang, this envoy is arrogant and domineering, but what he said is indeed true. Our troops have suffered heavy losses and we probably can't hold out for much longer. If all else fails, I will ask the Queen Mother for help! Send reinforcements from the Sea Kingdom!"

Shen Tang gently grasped his hand, shook her head, and said with mixed feelings of gratitude, "I know your intentions, and His Majesty Garuda will certainly not refuse out of respect for you, but the battlefield is located deep inland, and the reinforcements sent by the Sea Kingdom are limited."

After a moment of contemplation, Lu Xiao suddenly spoke, "Mistress, send me to the Cloud Peak Empire."

Shen Tang turned to look at him, puzzled, "Cloudtop Empire?"

"Yes, the Cloud Peak Empire is powerful and far away from the Nightfall Empire. However, most of the Cloud Peak Empire's inhabitants are flying orcs. If they are willing to send troops to support them, they can quickly send troops to provide strong support."

Shen Tang sighed, "The two countries have never had any dealings. It's already good enough that they're not taking the opportunity to divide us up. Why would they help us?"

“My mother is there,” Lu Xiao said in a low voice, his eyes lowered. “She is one of the three kings of the Cloud Peak Empire, the Azure Sky King.”

Now, not only was Shen Tang speechless with shock, but even Jia Lan and several generals present were stunned, their astonished gazes all falling on him. Lu Xiao explained, "More than twenty years ago, my father was still young. When he went out to train, he passed through the Cloud Peak Empire and met my mother. The two... had a brief affair. Back then, the Azure Sky King wanted my father to stay, but my father couldn't give up the family business. Later, the two broke up because of their differing political views."

“My father insisted on taking me back to the Night Glow Empire.”

Shen Tang had heard rumors about the Lu family, that Lu Xiao's mother died in childbirth and that very little information was released to the public. She never imagined that the truth was like this!
Lu Xiao continued, "My mother is proud and may not meet with others. I should go as her envoy myself."

"The Azure Sky King hasn't seen you in all these years? Are you sure she will see you?"

Lu Xiao shook his head. "I can't guarantee she'll see me, but there's a mother-son bond between us, so she probably won't turn me away."

Shen Tang thought for a moment and said seriously, "Then I'll go with you!"

Jialan quickly stopped her, "Tangtang, that place is very far away! The journey is arduous, what if something happens?! You are now the backbone of the empire, if something happens to you, we will be completely finished."

The soldiers also advised, "Yes, Your Majesty, you can just send General Lu Xiao and the envoy. There's no need for you to go in person for such a matter!"

Lu Xiao nodded and said, "My lady, the journey is arduous. Even if I lead a flying unit at full speed, it will still take at least three days to get there."

Shen Tang chuckled, “It doesn’t matter. When asking for help, one must show utmost sincerity. My personal visit will better demonstrate the Night Glow Empire’s sincerity.”

As a king, kinship ties are weak, not to mention that Lu Xiao and his mother have not seen each other for many years. It is impossible for the King of the Azure Sky to easily mobilize the army for a son with a different surname.

Negotiations between the two countries are based solely on self-interest.

She has to go there in person and offer sufficient sincerity and benefits before the other side will send troops to support her.

Lu Xiao thought about it carefully and also felt that her words made sense. It was too risky for the emperor to personally go on a diplomatic mission to another country. However, his mother had always been upright and honest, and with him by her side to protect her, he thought that no other accidents would happen.

"Yes, but Mistress, we must keep this operation a secret and absolutely cannot expose it."

"I see."

The generals in the military camp were all Shen Tang's trusted subordinates, and they were extremely loyal. They were determined to keep the secret to themselves and wished they could sew their mouths shut so that it would never be exposed.

Without delay, Shen Tang and Lu Xiao led a group of men and secretly left the city overnight.

They didn't bring many people, only a few dozen, all of whom were elites handpicked from the best. They left Blackblade City overnight and headed straight northwest.

As winter drew to a close and the weather cooled down, Shen Tang sat atop the golden eagle, gazing down at the endless flames of war and the corpses strewn across the ground. He could no longer distinguish between civilians and soldiers, or between enemy and orcs.

Nearby wild animals and vultures were attracted and began to gnaw on the carcass on the ground.

Shen Tang took a deep breath, looked away, and felt a mix of emotions and a chill running through her body.

Lu Xiao seemed to sense the female's low mood, so he slowed down slightly, turned his head and rubbed his face against hers, as if offering silent comfort.

Shen Tang hugged Jin Ying's face and neck and whispered, "I'm fine, let's get going... and end this chaos as soon as possible."

The group quickened their pace and continued on their way.

An attack suddenly came!
The royal family of the Yiyuan Empire was changed to the "Ji" family.