77: Pull each other! Use one's spear to attack the other's shield!

Mu Yunxiao and the other two's expressions gradually grew solemn.

After exchanging an imperceptible glance, Mu Yunxiao asked, puzzled, "What's wrong with this Giant Spirit Hall? This sect is just a bunch of big, body-tempering brutes, so how did it become the bane of the Northern Border?"

Li Shengyuan smiled leisurely and said, "Your Highness, the Prince of Yan, your information is still not well-informed!"

"I have already gathered enough evidence to prove that Giant Spirit Hall has a close relationship with the Demonic Cult, not only engaging in many clandestine transactions but even having members within the sect who have pledged allegiance to the Demonic Cult."

"If such a force is allowed to develop, then the Northern Border will be in danger."

Upon hearing this, Mu Yunxiao's face sank, a mix of acting and genuine emotion, and he replied in a deep voice, "If it is truly as Lord Li says, then this King's information was indeed lacking."

Then, looking directly into Li Shengyuan's profound gaze, he frowned and asked, "According to Lord Li, are you perhaps trying to uproot Giant Spirit Hall and completely annihilate it?!"

"That's right."

Li Shengyuan nodded nonchalantly.

"Isn't Lord Li's appetite a bit too large? This Giant Spirit Hall is the Northern Border's top sect, with two elite Third-Rank Body-Tempering Martial Artists within its hall! There are countless other masters in the sect; how can it be destroyed just like that?!" Mu Yunxiao's brows furrowed.

"Even if it is destroyed, what great price will be paid? We in the Northern Border still have to defend against the Demon Barbarians outside the frontier!"

Li Shengyuan, however, waved his hand with a smile, not concealing his objective in the slightest. "Your Highness, the Prince of Yan, you worry too much. A mere Giant Spirit Hall, in my opinion, can be easily annihilated by the strong individuals in your manor!"

"I even think General Zhou Bing is incredibly brave; he alone, leading a team, could easily take down Giant Spirit Hall!"

Zhou Bing's expression darkened upon hearing this, as he looked at Li Shengyuan. This dog-like fellow actually wanted him to go to his death and deplete his strength.

He said in a deep voice, "Lord Li praises this General too much; Giant Spirit Hall is not that easy to deal with."

"Oh? Previously, Your Highness, the Prince of Yan, and General Zhou claimed to be so brave. I even thought General Zhou alone would be enough!"

Li Shengyuan looked at the two with surprise, then shook his head with some disappointment, as if Zhou Bing was nothing special.

Liu Zhen and the others also cooperatively showed a hint of disdain, exchanging glances and shaking their heads with smiles, remaining silent.

This made Zhou Bing, who already held a grudge against him, even more furious, gritting his teeth and saying,

He spoke, "I..."

But he was calmly interrupted by Mu Yunxiao, "General Zhou is very powerful, but ultimately, it's a small number against many, which is very ill-advised for a soldier."

"However, if Lord Li brings your Demon Suppression Envoys to participate, and Chief Ye Hangzhou also helps to restrain one of Giant Spirit Hall's Third-Rank powerhouses, then this King believes it would be much simpler." Mu Yunxiao said, revealing a sly fox-like smile.

Zhou Bing, who was beside him, also echoed with a laugh, "Your Highness is right. This General also greatly admires Chief Ye's strength. With Chief Ye's assistance, there will definitely be no problem!"

Li Shengyuan wore a smile on the surface, but inwardly, he cursed Mu Yunxiao, that old fox, from head to toe.

Damn it, if I really go like this, won't these dog-like fellows ambush me from front and back, surrounding me with their inside and outside collusion?

In the end, it would probably only be out of fear of the pressure from Ye Hangzhou's master, the Chancellor of the Imperial Observatory, that he would deliberately let him off...

He waved his hand with a smile and said, "Although my Demon Suppression Envoys are formidable, their numbers are too few. For a sect battle involving thousands of powerhouses, their impact is minimal."

"Then what brilliant plan does Lord Li have? After all, conquering Giant Spirit Hall is no small matter!" Mu Yunxiao said with a calm expression.

No one wants their people to go to their deaths, so then no one goes, right?!

Li Shengyuan, however, raised the corner of his mouth slightly and chuckled, "Coincidentally, I have a good method here."

"Oh? Please, Lord Li, do tell." Mu Yunxiao looked at Li Shengyuan with slight surprise.

"Your Highness, the Prince of Yan, only needs to issue a widespread Demon Extermination Hero's Invitation in the Northern Border in your name, inviting powerhouses from various sects to come together and annihilate Giant Spirit Hall!" Li Shengyuan said with an air of nonchalance.

"Afterward, the resources of Giant Spirit Hall can be distributed among these powerhouses and sects according to their contributions. Not only can they profit but also gain renown, and I believe many people will be willing to join."

"Furthermore, there are many powerhouses and sect forces harassed by the Demonic Cult, and Giant Spirit Hall also has many opposing forces. When a wall falls, everyone pushes it down; a mere Giant Spirit Hall is not worth worrying about!"

After speaking, Li Shengyuan looked at Mu Yunxiao and the other two, whose faces were gradually turning ashen, with a faint smile.

"I believe with Your Highness, the Prince of Yan's prestige in the Northern Border, when you wave your hand, you will certainly be able to gather many powerhouses. Only Your Highness, the Prince of Yan, can temporarily assume the role of the Martial Arts Alliance Leader."

Mu Yunxiao gazed deeply at Li Shengyuan, who wore a faint smile. This young man truly was not to be underestimated!

It was bad enough that he was being used as a sword, but in the end, he wanted to break this sword as well!

If he were to use others to kill, and successfully annihilated Giant Spirit Hall, he would naturally receive widespread praise, but what about the Demonic Cult...

If he failed and suffered heavy losses, he would inevitably be blamed and incur the resentment of the Northern Border's sect powerhouses...

Seeing Mu Yunxiao remain silent, Li Shengyuan continued with a smile, "After this cancerous tumor, Giant Spirit Hall, is eradicated, Your Highness, the Prince of Yan's prestige in the Northern Border will undoubtedly rise to a new level, and you will also receive heavy commendation from His Majesty. Even if it's just for the peace of the Northern Border, I believe Your Highness, the Prince of Yan, would not refuse, would you?"

As soon as these words were uttered, Mu Yunxiao had been put on the spot by Li Shengyuan. Given his current status, position, and prestige, if he were to refuse and it became known, his life as the Prince of Yan in the Northern Border would become much more difficult.

If he wanted to raise an army to overthrow the Empress, the resistance in the Northern Border alone would be enough to give him a headache.

Mu Yunxiao let out a long sigh, his expression somewhat grave. Only now did he realize that the young man before him was not just a disgusting pawn!

Unlike the three of them, who had grave expressions, Liu Zhen and the others beside Li Shengyuan were all smiles.

Ye Hangzhou also looked at Li Shengyuan with admiration. This tactic of using the opponent's spear against their own shield was indeed excellent, easily forcing him into a dilemma.

It seems this guy isn't just a crude martial artist whose muscles are more developed than his brain!

Li Shengyuan smiled and urged, "Your Highness, the Prince of Yan, do you think this official's plan is feasible?"

Mu Yunxiao, who had been silently pondering, suddenly smiled and praised,

"Lord Li is indeed young and promising. It's no wonder he is highly valued by His Majesty, becoming an Imperial Envoy at such a young age!"

"This tactic is indeed good. It not only preserves the strength of the Northern Border's military but also increases the cohesion among the Northern Border's sects."

"Then Your Highness, the Prince of Yan, has agreed?" Li Shengyuan's smile grew even brighter.

Mu Yunxiao smiled and nodded, then looked at Xu Zhiqing, the Prefect of Jizhou, who was sitting beside him.

"Then I shall trouble Prefect Xu to draft the Demon Extermination Hero's Invitation and the Proclamation for Suppressing Rebels!"