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It was unimaginable for Qin Tian that such a severe internal conflict would occur in Sea City at a critical moment!

However, on second thought, wasn’t it true that every individual from the Tianyuan Dynasty liked to engage in power struggles and internal conflicts? This wasn’t surprising at all.

”Boss, the situation is like this: The three major camps of the East State have formed a coalition. The Imperial City appointed a general named Zhao Tuo. This General Zhao, in his forties, comes from a noble lineage in the Imperial City, with ancestors who were all generals, thus he is extremely arrogant.”

”Originally, the people around Sea City were all under General Xiao Zhan’s command; after Zhao Tuo arrived, he relied on his Imperial City background and refused to accept Xiao Zhan’s authority, opposing him everywhere.”

”Within a few days, not only did the two of them have a serious conflict, but their soldiers also started having increasing clashes, refusing to give an inch.”

”So, the originally calm Sea City unexpectedly had its pent-up conflict explode last night, leading to fighting.”

”Boss, this matter has blown up, and not only do we know about it, but I’m afraid the Dragon Clan will also receive the news. Based on your previous analysis, if something happens in Sea City, the Dragon Clan may indeed take advantage and seize Sea City, and then set their sights on East Capital City, aiming at the entire East State!”

Xiao Zhuang analyzed with great concern.

In fact, everyone present knew the severe consequences of this matter without Xiao Zhuang having to say.

Qin Tian sat in his seat, smiling wryly.

Lin Yu asked in confusion, ”Boss, why are you smiling? Something happened, and you’re still smiling?”

Qin Tian replied helplessly, ”I’m laughing at those fools. I was ready to make some minor accomplishments and give up hope of going to the Imperial City, but unexpectedly they gave me hope again, a hope at the cost of killing to gain merit!”

Zhao Lanjin nodded, ”Boss, you’re suited for war. When war comes, it opens the path for us to rise. Now, with the incident in Sea City and the war in East State, it should reach its most thrilling part. Let’s see what we can gain.”

At this moment, Qin Tian’s gaze was incredibly solemn. He left the tent, gazed into the distance, eyebrows sharp with menace, saying, ”A godsend opportunity, I will not fail heaven! Like a great roc rising with the wind, soaring ninety thousand miles!”

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Upon learning of the internal strife in Sea City, Qin Tian immediately led his twenty thousand troops towards Sea City.

At this time, he was well aware that upon hearing of the internal conflict in Sea City, the Dragon Clan would certainly launch a massive attack. Remaining east of the East State Mountain Range was simply courting death.

Moreover, returning to Sea City, he could still help Xiao Zhan resist the arrogant Zhao Tuo.

Just in time, on his way back, Qin Tian received deployment orders from Xiao Zhan, instructing him to return to Sea City immediately.

Five days later, before the Dragon Clan could assemble their large army for a siege, Qin Tian entered Sea City.

By this time, the atmosphere within Sea City was already tense and ready to erupt.

Qin Tian arrived at Xiao Zhan’s residence to report back, seeing Xiao Zhan looking extremely haggard, which immediately shocked him. This Great Governor wielding immense military power, could also appear so exhausted and distraught?

Seeing Qin Tian return, Xiao Zhan immediately wore a look of delight, saying, ”Qin Tian, sit, you finally came back.”

Qin Tian sat down and asked, ”General, what’s going on? You don’t look well, are you sick, or is it because of that Zhao general from the Imperial City?”

Qin Tian’s words were incredibly direct, causing Xiao Zhan’s expression to change at once.

”Sigh!”

Xiao Zhan waved his sleeve as he sat down, saying, ”Being sick is a minor issue, how could it trouble immortality cultivators like us? Humph, besides the Sea City matter, what else could bother me! That Zhao Tuo, so overbearing, simply hateful!”

When saying this, Xiao Zhan was clearly filled with boundless anger.

But it was also apparent in his tone that there was a sense of helplessness.

Qin Tian was taken aback, thinking, could Zhao Tuo be so capable as to render Xiao Zhan powerless?

”General, how could this be? In terms of official rank, this Zhao Tuo’s rank is at least half a level below yours, and especially since the Imperial City explicitly appointed you as the chief commander of this war, what waves could Zhao Tuo stir?”

Qin Tian asked tentatively.

In fact, he had already perceived that there was certainly more to this matter than meets the eye.

As expected, upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan stood up, closed the door, looked at Qin Tian, and said, ”Qin Tian, you don’t know… you can be considered one of my confidants now, so I’ll tell you the truth. Behind Zhao Tuo stand the Ninth Prince and the Second Prince. Heh, nowadays, the Imperial City is turbulent, with many factions fighting endlessly. The Ninth Prince and the Crown Prince have the strongest power struggle, and no one dares to provoke them.”

”Currently, under the Ninth Prince’s influence, the Imperial City sent Zhao Tuo as the commander of the three major camps. The purpose is clear, to see my attitude.”

Qin Tian asked, ”Your attitude? What attitude?”

Xiao Zhan said, ”I belong to the local forces. Although in the Imperial City I’m just a minor figure, humph, in the East State, I’m one of the most powerful figures.”

”In East Capital City, the City Lord Mansion’s inclination is clearly deviating towards the Crown Prince. This Ninth Prince has his eye on me. By sending Zhao Tuo, they want to test my attitude. If I don’t comply, they might resort to various means against me!”

Xiao Zhan’s words were very clear, filled with anger, yet Qin Tian could see he seemed slightly fearful and quite helpless.

”Qin Tian, I only told you about this, not even Lei Shi.”

Turning around, Xiao Zhan’s words caused Qin Tian to suddenly tremble.

He stared at Xiao Zhan, thinking, Lei Shi is Xiao Zhan’s most trusted person, why not tell Lei Shi and instead tell me?

Seeing Qin Tian’s confusion, Xiao Zhan chuckled and said, ”No need to be puzzled. I trust you are not one to betray, besides…”

Looking at Qin Tian with a mysterious glint in his eyes, Xiao Zhan smiled enigmatically, ”Moreover, you and I have a destined connection. I will fully support you, and you must fully support me.”

Qin Tian was bewildered by Xiao Zhan’s words but couldn’t ask more, only bowed his head and said, ”General, rest assured. The position I have today is entirely granted by the General. As long as there’s a command from the General, Qin Tian will not hesitate to die a thousand deaths to fulfill it!”

”Hahaha, no need to die a thousand deaths, your future is in the Imperial City. I hope you can perform well in the Imperial City and not let down my expectations and support…”

As Xiao Zhan spoke, seeing Qin Tian look over with surprise and doubt, he quickly changed the subject, saying, ”Enough of this, Qin Tian. I called you today to help me analyze the situation. Now my City Guard Army faces internal and external troubles, facing both the Dragon Clan army and Zhao Tuo. Do you have any countermeasures?”