Chapter 455: A Breathtaking Scene

Chapter 455: A Breathtaking Scene

"What!"

Upon hearing this news, Zhang Yu was so excited that he stood up from his Dragon Throne in an instant and looked at the eunuch who had spoken, asking again.

"You are not lying to me, are you?"

After all, upon learning of Zhang Tianhao's death, Zhang Yu had dispatched a large army to search for traces of Zhang Tianhao, but they only found the corpses of the few trusted aides who had been following him.

Therefore, Zhang Yu believed that Zhang Tianhao had likely met with misfortune, but he had not expected such good news to be delivered at this moment.

However, before the eunuch could speak, Zhang Tianhao and Cai Wankun walked in from outside.

"Father, I have returned."

Looking at Zhang Yu's greying hair, Zhang Tianhao felt a pang of heartache, but all of that was in the past; now that he had returned, the Tianling Dynasty still had a chance to be saved.

Upon seeing Zhang Tianhao's figure, Zhang Yu was moved to tears of joy and shouted repeatedly, "Good, good, good! It is good that you have returned alive."

"Your Majesty, now is not the right time for Your Highness to return. With the Wanfeng Dynasty invading, we must prepare our vital forces for the Imperial Dynasty."

Just then, the Left Chancellor stepped forward and said with an anxious expression.

Hearing this, Zhang Yu finally remembered the current situation. His expression instantly turned solemn as he looked at Zhang Tianhao and said.

"Zhang Tianhao, you must leave first. Return only after the affairs of the Tianling Dynasty have been resolved."

With that, Zhang Yu intended to arrange for the Imperial Guards to take Zhang Tianhao away from the Imperial Capital, but he did not expect Zhang Tianhao to shake his head and say.

"Father, I will not leave. A month ago, in the mountains to the south, I was attacked by three archers from the Wanfeng Dynasty. At that life-or-death moment, I was fortunate enough to become a disciple under an Immortal Master."

"Therefore, over the past month, I have learned quite a few skills, and that is why I have returned from the Sect to inform you of this matter."

Upon hearing this, everyone present was in an uproar; it was clear they had not expected their Crown Prince to have actually found a so-called Immortal.

Zhang Yu, even more excited, stepped forward and grasped Zhang Tianhao's hand, saying.

"Zhang Tianhao, is what you say true?"

Zhang Yu naturally knew that his son would not speak recklessly, so if he said he had found an Immortal, then he must have truly found one.

However, thinking of something else, he sighed and said.

"You have only been apprenticed for a month; what could you have possibly learned? Furthermore, the Wanfeng Dynasty likely has an Immortal backing them as well. You should leave first and return to take revenge only after you have become strong."

"Or perhaps, only by inviting your Master to come down the mountain would there be a chance to stop the Wanfeng Dynasty."

The court officials, upon hearing this, also realized this point and could not help but feel a bit dejected.

However, before Zhang Tianhao could speak, Cai Wankun, who was standing to the side, could not help but let out a cold snort and said.

"What Immortal? They are nothing but the Demonic Path. There is no need for Master to take action; even if I were to act, I could eliminate them."

"Zhang Tianhao, who is this?"

Zhang Yu had been immersed in the joy of his son's return, and only after Cai Wankun spoke did he notice the other person's presence, looking at Zhang Tianhao with some confusion.

Zhang Tianhao quickly introduced him.

"Father, this is my Junior Brother, Cai Wankun. Rest assured, the problem with the Wanfeng Dynasty is no problem at all. Not to mention me, even my Junior Brother can easily resolve it."

Hearing this, Zhang Yu was about to say something more, but he saw a soldier in armor run quickly into the palace, dropping directly to one knee and saying.

"Report! The Wanfeng Dynasty army has appeared outside the Imperial Capital!"

"What? They arrived so quickly!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu's face turned pale. It was clear he had not expected the Wanfeng Dynasty's army to arrive so swiftly; he had only just received news of the defeat of the Northwest and Southwest armies a short while ago.

With no time to overthink, Zhang Yu immediately wanted to order Zhang Tianhao to leave, but he did not expect that Cai Wankun, who was beside Zhang Tianhao, would look excited upon hearing the news and say to Zhang Tianhao.

"Senior Brother, just let me handle this; there is no need to trouble yourself."

"In that case, I will have to trouble you, Junior Brother."

Zhang Tianhao did not refuse, as he knew that doing such things would be of great benefit to Cai Wankun's cultivation.

In the next second, Cai Wankun soared into the air and flew out of the palace. This scene immediately shocked everyone present, who knelt on the ground and shouted, "Immortal!"

Even Zhang Yu could not remain calm. Judging by how his son addressed Cai Wankun, the other party seemed to have entered the Sect later than his son, which meant that perhaps his son's cultivation was above the other's?

As if knowing his father's doubts, Zhang Tianhao smiled and said.

"Father, you need not worry. It is merely an army of fifty thousand; leaving it to my Junior Brother is sufficient."

"Hahaha, my son Zhang Tianhao has the bearing of an Immortal."

Seeing this, Zhang Yu looked gratified. The heavy burden that had been pressing on his heart was lifted, and immediately after, his vision went black, and he fainted.

In the next second, Zhang Tianhao appeared directly in front of Zhang Yu. After sensing that his father had fainted due to overwork and mental exhaustion, he breathed a sigh of relief. It was nothing serious; he only needed to rest for a period of time.

"Your Majesty!"

The Left and Right Chancellors, seeing Zhang Yu faint, rushed forward in an agitated state, but were stopped by Zhang Tianhao.

"Father is fine; he just needs to rest for a while. If you have nothing else, you may dismiss the court."

After saying this, Zhang Tianhao took Zhang Yu away. The two Chancellors, seeing this, could only turn and look at the court officials, dismissing them.

After all the civil and military officials had left, the Left Chancellor, Lu Qing, looked at the Right Chancellor, Qin Feng, and said with a solemn expression.

"Do you really think that His Highness's Junior Brother is a match for the Wanfeng Dynasty's fifty-thousand-strong army? After all, the Tianling Dynasty's two-hundred-thousand-strong army was no match for them."

Qin Feng shook his head and said in a calm tone.

"It is no longer a question of whether we can believe it or not, but rather that we have no choice but to believe. After all, we are the Chancellors of the Tianling Dynasty; if the Tianling Dynasty is defeated, we will have no choice but to die for our country along with His Majesty."

"Sigh, you are right. In any case, let us go to the city gate and see. I hope His Highness's Junior Brother can truly force the Wanfeng Dynasty's fifty-thousand-strong army to retreat."

Lu Qing did not hope for Cai Wankun to slaughter the fifty-thousand-strong army; he only hoped that Cai Wankun could force them to retreat, which would be the best result.

Hearing this, Qin Feng nodded. After walking out of the palace, he also saw that many of the officials who had just been in the court were also heading towards the west of the palace.

After all, their lives were at stake, so how could they truly remain indifferent?

Meanwhile, about twenty kilometers outside the Tianling Dynasty palace, an army of fifty thousand was gathered together, each carrying an aura of Evil Qi. After all, they had previously slaughtered a full two hundred thousand soldiers, so it was normal for them to have some Evil Qi.

And the general leading them was the Great General of the Wanfeng Dynasty, Li Fengyun.