57: With the enemy at the gates, danger lurks everywhere.

When an Emperor is enraged, a million corpses will lay waste.

Under Chu He's heart-piercing humiliation, the Emperor of Great Yan fell into complete madness.

He almost exhausted the entire Dynasty's national strength, swearing to crush the Chu Family into powder to wash away this great humiliation.

Within a mere seven days.

Three hundred thousand elite Imperial Guards, led by three Golden Core Stage Great Generals, set out from the Royal Capital in a grand procession toward Chu City.

The only three remaining Nascent Soul Enshrined Elders of the Royal Family came out in full force.

Within the Great Yan Dynasty, the top ten Sects and Families, under the Royal Family's coercion and bribery, each sent their top experts to form a "Rebel Suppression Allied Army" consisting of over twenty Golden Core Cultivators.

Even more alarming was a giant platform made entirely of black Mystic Crystals, radiating terrifying spatial fluctuations, surrounded by hundreds of Formation Masters, slowly being pushed toward Chu City.

That was precisely the Great Yan Dynasty's national treasure, a top-grade Magic Treasure capable of sealing a Nascent Soul—the Dragon-Locking Seal!

For a time, the entire Great Yan Dynasty was in a state of high tension, and the eyes of countless people were focused on the seemingly peaceful Chu City.

Everyone knew that an ultimate battle determining the future fate of the Dynasty was about to break out... Chu City, City Lord's Mansion.

In the study, Chu He was leisurely sipping tea, listening to Lin Waner report the latest intelligence.

"Husband, according to the news sent back by our people, the Emperor's army of three hundred thousand has split into three routes, blocking all major roads within a hundred miles of Chu City."

"The allied army composed of Sect Golden Cores has also arrived and set up camp fifty miles outside the city."

"The most troublesome parts are the Royal Family's three Nascent Soul Enshrined Elders and that 'Dragon-Locking Seal'; they are currently hidden within the clouds, seemingly waiting for the best time to strike."

Although Lin Waner's tone was calm, there was still a trace of lingering worry between her brows.

This formation was truly too massive.

It almost gathered the top power of the entire Dynasty.

Chu He put down his teacup, with no sign of tension on his face; instead, he asked with interest, "What are the cultivation levels of those three old fellows?"

"In reply to Husband, according to news from within the Royal Family, among the three, the leaders are the Great Enshrined Elders, the 'Xuanming Two Elders,' a pair of twin brothers who are both at the Middle Stage Nascent Soul. Together, their strength approaches the Late Nascent Soul Stage. The last one is the Royal Family's Old Ancestor, who is said to have lived for nearly a thousand years with unfathomable cultivation. He remains in secluded meditation year-round but was disturbed this time."

"One Late Nascent Soul Stage, two Middle Stage Nascent Souls, plus a 'Dragon-Locking Seal' that can suppress a Nascent Soul, along with a group of Golden Cores and three hundred thousand pieces of cannon fodder."

Chu He counted on his fingers and then smiled.

"It seems that old Emperor is truly driven mad this time, even digging out his life savings."

"Husband, are we really... sure of ourselves?"

Su Qingxue, standing aside, couldn't help but ask. She was holding a Formation Plate, constantly making final adjustments.

After these days of sleepless work and Chu He's investment of resources regardless of cost, the City Protecting Grand Array, centered on the 'fortune gathering altar,' was finally completed yesterday.

But even as the one who personally laid the Formation, she felt a bit uncertain facing such a terrifying enemy lineup.

"Sure of ourselves?"

Chu He stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the dense, continuous military camps outside the city. A flash of pride that looked down upon the world flickered in his eyes.

"Qingxue, you must remember."

"In the face of absolute power, any accumulation of numbers is meaningless."

He turned his head, looked at his two wives, and smiled. "Moreover, who said we're going to face them head-on?"

Lin Waner and Su Qingxue glanced at each other, both seeing doubt in the other's eyes.

Not head-on?

Then what else can be done?

Chu He didn't explain, only giving a mysterious smile, and then with a thought...

"System, activate the 'bloodline furnace'."

"[Ding! bloodline furnace activated! Please select two Bloodlines for smelting, Host!]"

Chu He did not hesitate.

"Selection: My own 'Primordial Dragon God Bloodline' and my daughter Chu Yuning's 'Innate Dao Body' Bloodline."

"[Ding! Bloodlines selected! Primordial Dragon God Bloodline (??? Rank) + Innate Dao Body (SSS Rank)!]"

"[Smelting in progress... Smelting requires 500 points of Family Luck. Confirm?]"

"Confirm!"

"[Smelting successful! The Host's next offspring will have a 90% probability of fusing the advantages of both Bloodlines, and a 10% probability of a 'chaos dao fetus' Bloodline mutation!]"

"[Hint: Due to the high Rank of the smelted Bloodlines, to ensure the smooth birth of the offspring, it is recommended that the Host mate with a woman possessing a top-tier Cauldron Physique such as the 'Supreme Yin Body' or 'Supreme Yang Body'.]"

Seeing the System's prompt, the corner of Chu He's mouth curled up slightly.

Everything is under control.

He turned to Lin Waner: "Waner, is there any result on the matter I asked you to investigate?"

Lin Waner was stunned for a moment, then realized, hurriedly taking a Jade Slip out of her Storage Ring.

"Husband, I found it. According to the intelligence our people copied from the Royal Family's secret treasury, among the princesses of the Great Yan Royal Family, there is indeed one with extraordinary talent."

"The current Emperor's most beloved Ninth Princess is said to be born with the 'Supreme Yin Body.' However, this matter is classified as a top secret by the Royal Family and never disclosed. Consequently, she has been forbidden from Cultivating, raised in the inner palace, and remains unmarried to this day."

"Supreme Yin Body..."

Chu He murmured to himself, a sharp light flashing in his eyes.

It's truly a case of someone bringing a pillow just as one is getting sleepy.

This is exactly what he wanted!

"Husband, why are you asking about this?" Lin Waner asked curiously.

Chu He smiled without answering, turning instead to look at the chilling military array outside the city.

"Pass down my order."

"Activate the City Protecting Grand Array."

"And then, open the city gates."

"What?!"

Lin Waner and Su Qingxue exclaimed in surprise at the same time.

Activating the Grand Array while opening the city gates?

What kind of operation is this?

"Husband, this... why is that?"

"Because..."

Chu He's gaze seemed to pierce through the Void Realm, landing on the three Nascent Soul Old Monsters hidden deep within the clouds, who were spying on this place with their Divine Sense.

"I'm going to lure them into a trap."