99: Chapter 99 Wu Zhou is in trouble, the border is under attack

"What happened?" Su Yun's brows furrowed.

Phoenix Unrivaled took a deep breath, trying to keep her voice steady, but the slight tremor in her voice betrayed her inner turmoil.

"It's the Blood Moon Barbarians."

"During the few days we were away, the Blood Moon Barbarians in the Northern Territories suddenly gathered a massive army, tore up the peace treaty, and launched an all-out offensive against our Empire."

"Their offensive is exceptionally fierce, and... very strange."

A look of confusion and fear surfaced on Phoenix Unrivaled's face.

"According to the battle reports sent back from the front lines, several strangely powerful experts have appeared within the barbarian army. The Cultivation Techniques they use are cold and malicious; the soldiers of my Wu Zhou Empire simply cannot withstand them."

"In just three days, the three major strongholds in the Northern Territories have all fallen! The Prince of Zhenbei, who guarded the Northern Territories... has also died in battle."

"Now, the barbarian army is driving straight in and has already approached the Imperial Capital. The entire Wu Zhou is in imminent danger!"

As she finished, this Empress, who was always known for being strong and iron-blooded, actually had a trace of undisguisable fragility and helplessness in her voice.

Although she was an Empress and a powerhouse at the Soul Transformation Stage, she was still a woman after all.

Facing such a massive crisis that could lead to the downfall of her nation, she would also feel afraid and lost.

Phoenix Unrivaled subconsciously gripped Su Yun's hand, her narrow phoenix eyes filled with pleading and hope.

She didn't speak to ask Su Yun for help because she didn't want to use moral kidnapping in this way.

The Wu Zhou Empire was her responsibility; there was no reason to drag Su Yun into it as well.

But the look she gave Su Yun said everything.

Su Yun was now her only remaining hope.

After listening, Su Yun was slightly stunned for a moment.

Blood Moon Barbarians?

He was familiar with this plot!

In the original novel, this was a classic scene of "a god descending to the mortal world" performed by Lin Aotian after he returned to the Lower Realm from the Upper Realm in the Late Stage.

It was a classic bridge where he helped the Wu Zhou Empire subdue the surrounding forces and showed off intensely.

He didn't expect that because of his appearance, this plot would be advanced by so much.

The corners of Su Yun's mouth curled into a cold sneer.

Looking at the Empress before him, who was showing her fragile side for the first time.

Su Yun did not hesitate at all, pulling her directly into his arms and speaking in an indisputably domineering tone.

"Why are you crying? The sky hasn't fallen yet."

"You are my woman; your territory is naturally my territory."

"Just a bunch of blind barbarians, and they dare to touch my things?"

"Wait here. I'll go personally and twist off all their heads to use as chamber pots for you!"

These few short and crude sentences were like a warm current, instantly flooding Phoenix Unrivaled's heart.

They made her heart, which had been cold from fear and helplessness, instantly become incredibly warm and stable.

My woman... my territory...

Phoenix Unrivaled's eyes suddenly turned red.

She couldn't help but compare Su Yun in her heart to that Lin Aotian, who only knew how to paint grand pictures and make empty promises.

Back then, she had also faced a similar crisis and had sought help from Lin Aotian.

But what did Lin Aotian say?

He said, 'Unrivaled, you have to believe in me. Once I have integrated the forces of the Upper Realm and achieved the Supreme Dao, mere barbarians can be destroyed with a flick of my finger!'

'You must consider the big picture!'

To put it bluntly, he wanted her to hold out on her own first.

While Lin Aotian spoke sweet words, all he thought about in his heart were his own Dao and interests.

But what about Su Yun?

He asked nothing and didn't even hesitate for a moment when she needed him most.

He just stood up simply and directly, telling her in the most domineering way—don't be afraid, I'm here.

Comparing the two, the difference was clear as day.

That man named Lin Aotian was simply an utter piece of trash!

She must have been blind to have fallen for him back then!

At this moment, the last shred of longing Phoenix Unrivaled had for Lin Aotian completely vanished.

It was replaced by an even deeper, more intense love and reliance on the man before her.

"Mhm!" Phoenix Unrivaled nodded heavily, burying her face deep in Su Yun's chest as tears finally flowed uncontrollably.

But this time, they weren't tears of fear, but tears of gratitude.

"Alright, stop crying. You won't look good if you cry more." Su Yun patted her back and then gave new orders to the Immortal Boat.

"Turn around, full speed to the Wu Zhou Empire's Imperial Capital!"

The Immortal Boat drew a graceful arc in the sky, turned around, and transformed into a streak of light, racing towards the Wu Zhou Empire.

Su Yun originally wanted Leng Hanshuang and the others to return to the Mysterious Maiden Sect first while he and Phoenix Unrivaled went alone.

But Leng Hanshuang and the others insisted on going together.

In their words, their sister's home was being raided, and there was no reason for them to stand by and watch.

To this, Su Yun could only helplessly agree.

However, what gave him the most headache was Zi Yun, this "tag-along."

"Husband, I want to go too!"

Fairy Ziyun insisted on following, refusing to leave Su Yun's side for even a step.

Su Yun considered that leaving her alone at the Mysterious Maiden Sect was indeed not very safe. What if her silly personality led to her being tricked?

Moreover, although Fairy Ziyun had lost her memory, she was once a powerhouse of the Void Refining Realm after all. Her combat instincts were still there, and perhaps she could be of use on the battlefield.

Thinking of this, Su Yun could only nod in agreement and take her along.

Looking at Zi Yun in his arms, who looked innocent and was still happy about being able to go out with him.

A strange light suddenly flashed in Su Yun's eyes.

Although Fairy Ziyun's cultivation had been largely drained by Nangong Xue and her strength had plummeted.

He could fully utilize the Medicinal Pills exchanged from the System.

Combined with the Dual Cultivation Method, it would be enough to help Fairy Ziyun recover most of her cultivation in a short time!

Thinking of this idea that killed two birds with one stone, Su Yun pinched Zi Yun's cheek, a wicked smile curling at the corners of his mouth.

"Since you want to follow along, your current cultivation level won't do. You'll only be a burden if you go."

Upon hearing this, Zi Yun suddenly became anxious: "Then... then what should I do? I don't want to be a burden!"

"I do have a way to let your cultivation recover quickly in the shortest amount of time."

Su Yun said, leading her on.

"But the process... might be a bit special. Are you willing to give it a try?"

How could Fairy Ziyun know what kind of devious ideas he was cooking up? Hearing that she could help her husband.

She immediately nodded without hesitation, her large eyes filled with expectation.

"I'm willing! As long as it's what husband says, I'm willing!"