399: Are you leaving?

However, Shen Tianxing was different from everyone else!

Yan Yuzhu was an overbearing Empress in public, but now, in front of him, she was just a little woman.

"What... do you want? Anything Great Qi has, you can have."

A half-smile appeared on Yan Yuzhu's exquisite face, her eyes full of cunning, anticipation, and a hint of majesty.

She looked very serious, but in Shen Tianxing's eyes, none of it seemed to exist.

"I... just want this!"

Suddenly, Shen Tianxing leaned forward, heading towards those delicate red lips.

Looking at her stunning face, Shen Tianxing was not at all timid. With her so close, was he afraid she wouldn't resist?

Yan Yuzhu's eyes widened in surprise, but quickly regained their clarity.

It was a brief touch, with no excessive lingering.

The scent of her moist lips lingered.

"You..."

What audacity!

As the Empress of Great Qi, Yan Yuzhu had been overbearing for ten years. No matter how senior the officials were, no one dared to speak loudly in front of her.

How could she have imagined that Shen Tianxing would so boldly steal her first kiss?

"Consider this your reward. My answer will surely satisfy you."

A brief taste, then an immediate change of subject, preventing the domineering Yan Yuzhu from immediately erupting.

This was Shen Tianxing's tactic.

Even if Yan Yuzhu was embarrassed and angry, she would use the opportunity to back down gracefully.

"Hurry up and tell me!"

Her hand, holding the wine cup, trembled slightly, but Yan Yuzhu didn't pursue the matter further.

Shen Tianxing pondered for a moment, then said, "Solving the problem of the twenty dynasties is actually very simple."

"The method is to remain still and slowly annex them!"

With a single sentence, the fate of the twenty dynasties was sealed.

Remain still and slowly annex them!

This was the strategy.

No one had ever proposed this strategy before; in fact, none of the civil and military officials of Great Qi, including Yan Yuzhu herself, had ever thought of it!

The reason was simple.

The territories of the twenty dynasties represented enormous interests—who could let go of that?

Their eyes were fixed on such a vast territory; asking them to give it up was simply impossible!

But Yan Yuzhu was indeed worthy of being the Emperor who could control the entire Great Qi at such a young age. Upon hearing Shen Tianxing's words, she understood instantly!

"You mean, regardless of the reactions of the twenty dynasties, and regardless of the coveting of other Imperial Dynasties."

"No matter what they do, Great Qi will only choose targets it can swallow, and slowly resolve the problems of the other Imperial Dynasties, is that right?"

This was Yan Yuzhu's understanding.

Talking to smart people was just this simple!

Shen Tianxing thought to himself.

"You're right, it's that simple."

"The reason I said you were looking in the wrong direction is because you focused too much on immediate gains and overlooked long-term planning."

"Great Qi lacks sufficient foundation and needs more time to develop."

"Now that the Outer Sea of the Demon Burial Zone has been deterred by me, the Cultivators of Great Qi can now go out."

"As long as enough people go out, when they return to support Great Qi, will you still need to fear the coveting of those Imperial Dynasties?"

"Will you still worry that Great Qi's control is insufficient? There's no need for any of that."

The struggle between Imperial Dynasties has never been decided by the army!

It's the Cultivators!

Just like the battle in Western Ridge, if Shen Tianxing couldn't resolve the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm experts, even if the Great Qi army won against the allied forces at Jietian Pass, it would ultimately be doomed to defeat!

The power of Cultivators can solve all problems.

This is what Shen Tianxing wanted to tell Yan Yuzhu.

Yan Yuzhu had only thought of one aspect. Upon hearing Shen Tianxing's words, she realized she had truly overlooked the most crucial point.

She had actually known about the changes in the Outer Sea of the Sea of Buried Demons for a long time.

In fact, some of the Cultivators who appeared in the Outer Sea were sent by her.

However, she hadn't had time to understand the specifics or make arrangements, and had instead overlooked it.

"I understand!"

"We all fell into a misconception, our eyes blinded by profit."

"Your words are correct!"

Yan Yuzhu looked at him, her eyes full of light!

Shen Tianxing's method sounded simple, yet no one had thought of it—this was the difference in perspective.

Only by going out can one broaden one's perspective and truly understand how vast this world is.

Great Qi was truly too small!

"With your talent, staying here will prevent you from fully unleashing your potential."

"You must be prepared; I will take you to experience a broader world!"

Shen Tianxing said very solemnly.

Previously, Yan Yuzhu couldn't solve her own problems, but now with Shen Tianxing, he had a way to resolve them, and it was time for her to prepare.

The throne of Great Qi was tempting, but Yan Yuzhu wasn't entirely unable to let it go.

"Don't worry, I also don't want to waste my life here."

"Great Qi must ultimately rely on itself; I will make the arrangements."

"When you return next time, I will also be able to leave as I wish."

After returning from the Western Ridge battlefield, Yan Yuzhu had already decided that she wanted to leave.

She wanted to find her own life, not be confined to this borderland by the throne of Great Qi.

"Are you leaving?"

Yan Yuzhu looked up at him.

Their relationship was established quickly, without much hardship; one could say everything happened naturally.

Just over a month, yet they had to part—it was a bit cruel.

Shen Tianxing didn't hide anything. His purpose in coming here today was to bid farewell to Yan Yuzhu.

"Tomorrow, I will be leaving."

"The Dragon Tomb Land in the Inner Sea has opened. Su Mingyue appeared in the Dragon Tomb Land and seems to have encountered trouble."

"Experts from Eastern Continent, Western Ridge, Southern Domain, and Northern Barrens have gathered, and a great battle has erupted; the Inner Sea is currently in chaos."

"The Dragon Tomb Land is their target; I need to rush back as soon as possible."

If Su Mingyue hadn't appeared, Shen Tianxing would certainly have stayed for a while longer.

But now, that was clearly impossible.

This unfortunate young woman, just because she knew he was injured and had come to the Sea of Buried Demons, left Great Qi without hesitation, venturing alone into the Sea of Buried Demons!

She suffered many hardships along the way, enduring trials others hadn't, and now, without him by her side, he didn't know how she had managed to persevere.

How could Shen Tianxing be indifferent to such deep affection?

He went to the Inner Sea to find Su Mingyue. Now that she had appeared, he had to ensure her safety.

"This girl has a resilient character, but her heart is extremely lonely."

"For you, she would truly sacrifice her life."

"Don't worry, I know what to do here in Great Qi. I will wait for your return here."

Yan Yuzhu understood Su Mingyue very well, and she knew their story inside out.

She wouldn't stop Shen Tianxing.

Moreover, Su Mingyue, in a way, was someone she had personally mentored, so she naturally had some affection for her.

She also didn't want anything to happen to her.