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He knew Li Chengtian's strength and ambition well. If what the secret letter said was true, Beili was indeed facing an unprecedented challenge.

"Ruojin, go to the Ministry of War immediately and mobilize 50,000 elite troops to strengthen the defenses of Tianqi City and its surrounding areas. At the same time, send an envoy to Nanjue to request their assistance in monitoring the movements of Tianwaitian."

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"You must ensure that the safety of Beili is not violated." Emperor Tai'an gave the order decisively, his tone revealing an unquestionable authority.

Upon hearing this, King Jingyu felt somewhat relieved and quickly accepted the order to carry out his father's command.

However, just as he was about to leave the imperial study, Emperor Tai'an suddenly called out to him: "Ruojin, you must be careful. Li Chengtian is no ordinary person."

At the same time, you must keep a close eye on your ninth brother Ruofeng's movements to ensure he is not misled by Li Chengtian.

King Jingyu was slightly taken aback, then nodded in agreement: "Your subject understands, and will certainly be careful to ensure the safety and stability of Beili."

After leaving the Imperial Study, Prince Jingyu immediately went to the Ministry of War to mobilize a large army and strengthen defenses.

At the same time, he also dispatched several shrewd and capable spies to infiltrate Tianwaitian and the surrounding areas to gather more intelligence about Li Chengtian and Tianwaitian.

……

Tianqi City, Jixia Academy.

After receiving the secret letter from Li Chengtian, Mingyue Xin immediately went to find Li Changsheng, the headmaster of Jixia Academy.

Upon his arrival, he encountered the newly appointed Dean Chen Ru.

Mingyue Xin did not recognize Chen Ru. Just as she was about to speak, Li Changsheng interrupted her: "Miss Mingyue Xin, this is Chen Ru, our school's newly appointed dean."

Upon seeing Mingyue Xin arrive, Chen Ru smiled, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Miss Mingyue Xin, I have long admired your name. It is truly an honor to meet you today."

Mingyue Xin quickly returned the greeting and said with a smile, "You're too kind, Dean Chen. I've come today because I have important matters to discuss with Mr. Li."

Li Changsheng nodded, signaling Mingyuexin to speak frankly. Mingyuexin then took out a secret letter from her bosom and handed it to Li Changsheng: "This is a secret letter from His Majesty from the Outer Heavens. The contents are urgent, and we need to discuss countermeasures with Mr. Li immediately."

Li Changsheng took the secret letter, quickly glanced through it, his brows furrowed slightly, and his expression became serious.

He handed the secret letter to Chen Ru beside him and said in a deep voice, "It seems that the situation between Bei Li and Nan Jue is more complicated than we expected. King Jing Yu has already mobilized a large army to deal with the threat from Tianwaitian, while Nan Jue seems to be plotting something in secret."

After reading the secret letter, Chen Ru also looked worried: "With His Majesty away, we need to ensure his safety, and at the same time, we cannot let the situation in Beili and Nanjue affect Daqing's plans."

Li Changsheng pondered for a moment and said, "Mingyue Xin, go to Tianwaitian immediately and inform the 21st Venerable about the situation here, telling him to be careful. At the same time, strengthen the defenses of Tianwaitian to prevent a sudden attack from Beili."

Mingyue accepted the order and was about to leave when Li Changsheng called her back: "Also, tell the Venerable One that I will personally go to Nanjue to find out their true intentions and seek the possibility of cooperation."

Upon hearing this, Mingyue Xin's eyes flashed with surprise: "Mr. Li is going to Nanjue in person? That's too dangerous."

Li Changsheng smiled slightly, his eyes resolute: "Although danger exists, who in this world, besides His Majesty, can harm me, Li Changsheng? Go quickly and return quickly, and be sure to protect His Majesty's safety."

“Mr. Li is absolutely right. However, there is one more thing to note,” Mingyue Xin said. “The martial arts tournament that the Northern Li royal family and the Southern Jue royal family are jointly planning is coming soon.”

Mr. Li, you need to make arrangements as soon as possible. Of course, I will also report to His Excellency to see what his plans are.

"Leave these problems to me!" Chen Ru volunteered.

As a member of the Jixia Academy, now that the Jixia Academy has sided with Li Chengtian...

Then, naturally, he, as the supervisor of the academy, also sided with Li Chengtian.

Upon hearing this, Li Changsheng turned to look at Chen Ru, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes: "Alright, Dean Chen, I'll leave this matter to you. Make sure the martial arts tournament proceeds smoothly, and at the same time, protect the safety of all participants."

Chen Ru bowed and accepted the order: "Please rest assured, Mr. Li, I will do my best."

Mingyue Xin nodded, preparing to set off for Tianwaitian immediately. Before leaving, she asked Li Changsheng again, "Mr. Li, are you really planning to go to Nanjue in person? This journey is fraught with danger, please be careful."

Li Changsheng smiled slightly, his eyes revealing an extraordinary confidence: "Don't worry, Miss Mingyuexin, I know what I'm doing. Go to Tianwaitian quickly and inform the Venerable One about the situation here, so that he can also be prepared."

Mingyuexin said no more, turned and left, her figure quickly disappearing into the night.

Li Changsheng gazed in the direction Mingyuexin had left, secretly planning his next move.

He knew that his trip to Nanjue was not only to find out Nanjue's true intentions, but also to explore the possibility of cooperating with Nanjue in order to deal with the upcoming challenges.

……

Meanwhile, in the Outer Heavens, Li Chengtian frowned after receiving a secret letter from Mingyue Xin.

He knew that the situation between Beili and Nanjue was far more complex than he had imagined, and he had to prepare in advance.

"Lin Ruofu," Li Chengtian called out in a deep voice.

Lin Ruofu came upon hearing the voice, bowed, and asked, "Your Excellency, what are your orders?"

Li Chengtian handed the secret letter to Lin Ruofu and said in a deep voice, "The situation between Beili and Nanjue has changed, and we must strengthen our defenses. You should immediately arrange for people to strengthen the defensive fortifications of Tianwaitian, and at the same time keep a close eye on the movements of Beili and Nanjue."

Lin Ruofu took the secret letter, quickly glanced through it, and his expression became solemn: "Your Majesty, rest assured, this old minister will do his utmost to ensure the safety of Tianwaitian."

Li Chengtian nodded, his gaze sweeping over the experts from the Outer Heavens present: "Gentlemen, we will face unprecedented challenges in the days to come."

But I believe that as long as we are united, nothing can stop us from moving forward.

Upon hearing this, everyone stood up and shouted in unison, "We swear to serve our lord to the death! We swear to defend the Outer Heaven to the death!"

……

A few days later, Mingyue Xin successfully reported the situation between Beili and Nanjue to Li Chengtian.

Standing on the high platform of Langhuan Paradise, Li Chengtian gazed at the snow-covered mountains in the distance, feeling both a firm belief in the future and a vague anxiety about the challenges to come.

"Your Majesty, everything has been arranged. The defenses of Tianwaitian have been fully reinforced, and the intelligence network is working diligently to gather information from all sides," Lin Ruofu stepped forward and respectfully reported to Li Chengtian.

Li Chengtian turned around, his gaze sharp as he looked at Lin Ruofu, and nodded slightly: "Very good, Prime Minister Lin. I have always trusted your efficiency. But what we need to do is not only defend, but also prepare to take the initiative."

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Lin Ruofu's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure: "Your Excellency's words make sense. May I ask what specific plans Your Excellency has?"

Li Chengtian pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Since Bei Li and Nan Jue have already taken action against us, we cannot sit idly by and wait to die. I think it's time to let them know that Tianwaitian and Daqing are not to be trifled with."

Lin Ruofu's heart skipped a beat, as if he had guessed Li Chengtian's plan, but he still asked respectfully, "Your Excellency, please enlighten me."

Li Chengtian smiled slightly, his eyes gleaming with wisdom: "I want you to secretly dispatch an elite squad to infiltrate the border between Beili and Nanjue, create some small-scale conflicts, and keep them preoccupied with their own problems."

At the same time, I also want you to contact those small countries that are dissatisfied with Beili and Nanjue, provide them with support and assistance, and make them our allies.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Ruofu's eyes flashed with admiration: "Your Majesty's plan is brilliant. It can both restrain the energy of Beili and Nanjue and expand our circle of allies, killing two birds with one stone."

Li Chengtian nodded, his gaze deep: "Not only that, I also want you to contact those hidden forces in the shadows of the martial arts world, whether they are righteous or evil, as long as they are willing to submit to me, I am willing to accept them."

We must forge a massive alliance, so that Bei Li and Nan Jue know the dire consequences of opposing us.

"But... Your Majesty, there is something I don't understand, and I don't know whether I should say it or not," Lin Ruofu suddenly asked.

Li Chengtian nodded, signaling Lin Ruofu to speak.

Lin Ruofu thought for a moment and said, "The army in this world is not strong. Why not let General Zheng lead the army to invade, wipe out Beili and Nanjue, and unify this world?"

Why go through all this trouble? What's the point?

Li Chengtian smiled slightly, his eyes gleaming with profound wisdom: "Prime Minister Lin, your question is very reasonable, but unifying this world cannot be achieved solely through force. There are several reasons why I have adopted this strategy."

"First of all, although the armies of Beili and Nanjue are not as strong as those of Daqing, they have deep roots and complex political networks in their homelands."

While a direct, large-scale military offensive might achieve a short-term military victory, it could very well trigger prolonged resistance and guerrilla warfare, which would be a heavy burden for us.

"Secondly, what I pursue is not only the expansion of territory, but also the submission of people's hearts."

Through diplomatic, economic, and intelligence means, we can gradually weaken our adversaries while gaining wider support and recognition. Such unification will be more stable and more likely to achieve lasting peace and prosperity.

"Furthermore, I am well aware of the importance of the Jianghu forces. Although they are not in the imperial court, their influence cannot be ignored. By subduing these Jianghu forces, we can not only enhance our own strength, but also establish prestige among the people, laying a solid foundation for the future unification."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ruofu's eyes flashed with a look of sudden realization: "Your Majesty's vision is truly admirable. However, implementing these plans will likely be quite complex, requiring a great deal of wisdom and patience."

Li Chengtian nodded and smiled, "That's true. But that's precisely why we need to plan carefully and proceed step by step. I believe that as long as we unite as one and work together, we will definitely achieve our goal."

Lin Ruofu bowed and said, "Your subject will do his utmost to assist Your Majesty in accomplishing this great undertaking."

……

On the other side, at the Southern Palace.

Xiao Ruofeng and his group had arrived at the palace and met with the emperor of the Southern Kingdom.

When Xiao Ruofeng brought up Emperor Tai'an's idea, the emperor of Nanjue Kingdom said, "Of course, it is necessary to fight against foreign enemies together. However, if we drive Li Chengtian out, what benefit will we, Nanjue, gain?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ruofeng's face turned grave, and he fell silent.

Xiao Ruofeng was well aware of the emperor's concerns. He paused for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty is absolutely right. To jointly fight against foreign enemies naturally requires cooperation and trust between the two sides."

"Bei Li is willing to share peace and prosperity with Nan Jue after defeating Li Chengtian."

The emperor of Nanjue Kingdom smiled slightly, a hint of cunning in his eyes: "Peace and prosperity are naturally the common aspirations of all countries, but we still need to carefully discuss the specific distribution of benefits."

Xiao Ruofeng nodded, already having made up his mind.

He knew all too well that every word and every detail at the negotiating table was crucial. Therefore, he slowly said, "Your Majesty, Bei Li is willing to..."

Together with Nanjue, they will demarcate the border to ensure the territorial security of both countries. At the same time, Beili is willing to strengthen economic exchanges and cooperation between the two countries to promote bilateral trade prosperity.

Upon hearing this, a hint of satisfaction flashed in the eyes of the emperor of Nanjue Kingdom.

He knew that Xiao Ruofeng's proposed conditions reflected both Bei Li's sincerity and Nan Jue's interests. Therefore, he nodded slightly and said, "The Ninth Prince is right. Your proposal deserves our serious consideration."

However, before a formal agreement is reached, we need to further understand Li Chengtian's movements and the strength of Tianwaitian.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ruofeng's heart tightened.

He knew that Li Chengtian's strength was unfathomable, and Tianwaitian was a formidable enemy of Beili.

However, he maintained his composure and calmness on the surface and slowly said, "Your Majesty is absolutely right. Li Chengtian and Tianwaitian are indeed a common threat to us."