xymnovel Chapter 304 The Night King's Concerns
Chapter 304 The Night King's Concerns
The Secret Room of the Night King's Mansion
The candlelight flickered, illuminating the Night King's deep and solemn face.
Night King, whose real name is Night Without Trace, is one of the three kings of different surnames in the Great Qian Dynasty. He has guarded the northern border for many years and his fame has spread far and wide.
At this moment, however, his eyes revealed an unprecedented sense of confusion and struggle.
"Your Highness, the Zixia Taoist Sect has been completely wiped out."
The scout's report seemed to still echo in his ears, and the Night King's hand trembled slightly.
He knew full well that once he took this step, there would be no turning back.
"Your Highness, we have nowhere to retreat now. The sooner the better to raise an army, the sooner the better."
A general in armor said in a deep voice.
This general's name is Zhao Fengyun, and he is a capable lieutenant under the Night King.
In a battle in the northern frontier, he defeated a large number of enemy troops with fewer troops, repelling several large-scale invasions by nomadic tribes from the grasslands, earning him the title of "Wolf of the Northern Frontier".
The Night King looked around at everyone present, each one of whom was his trusted confidant and comrade-in-arms over the years.
Besides Zhao Fengyun, there are also the wise and brave strategist Ye Yun, and the skilled female general Yan Qifeng, among others.
Together, they constitute the core strength of the Night King's Palace.
"I knew this step was bound to happen sooner or later."
"But rebelling is ultimately a path of no return."
"Am I, Ye Wuhen, destined to spend my life fighting on the battlefield, only to end up with the reputation of a traitor?"
The Night King spoke slowly, a hint of helplessness in his voice.
"Your Highness, given the current situation, we have no other choice."
"The Great Qian Dynasty is corrupt and the people are suffering terribly. We are raising an army for the sake of all living beings."
Ye Yun sighed softly.
“Mr. Yun is right,” Yan Qifeng interjected. “Your Highness, you have been in the Northern Frontier for many years and are well aware of the ambitions of the nomadic tribes of the grasslands. If we do not stand up, I fear that the Great Qian Empire will sooner or later fall into the hands of foreign tribes.”
Upon hearing this, the Night King fell into deep thought.
He knew that every decision he made concerned the life and death of countless people.
As a king of a different surname in the Great Qian Dynasty, he had a deep affection for this land and its people.
But now, with the imperial power corrupt and the people suffering, should he follow the trend of the times and step forward?
Just as the Night King was lost in thought, heavy footsteps sounded outside the door.
The two young men entered the secret room one after the other; they were Zhao Fengyun's two adopted sons—Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Guangyi.
"Father, Your Highness," Zhao Kuangyin spoke first, "I've heard that the Zixia Daoist Sect has been destroyed by us. Shouldn't we take further action now?"
Zhao Kuangyin was a tall and handsome man who was an orphan that Zhao Fengyun picked up on the battlefield.
Raised by several people, he is regarded as a rising star in the northern frontier.
Zhao Guangyi, on the other hand, appeared somewhat frail, but the wisdom and determination revealed in his eyes could not be ignored.
The Night King looked at the two young men before him.
"You've arrived."
"Indeed, it's time to take action."
"But this matter is of great importance, and we need to consider it carefully."
Ye Wang and Zhao Kuangyin nodded to each other.
"Father, the Great Qian Dynasty is now only a name, and our rebellion is in accordance with the will of Heaven."
"Moreover, we also have the support and assistance of our uncles and elders."
Zhao Guangyi replied.
"Guangyi's words make sense."
"But raising an army is no small matter, and we must make thorough preparations."
The Night King sighed and said in a deep voice.
His brows were furrowed, clearly indicating that he had some concerns.
"Your Highness, the current situation in the world is delicate. The Zixia Daoist Sect has been eliminated, which is the perfect opportunity for us to start an uprising."
A man who looked like a strategist spoke up, his tone revealing a hint of urgency.
"Although the Zixia Taoist sect has been eliminated, the Great Qian Dynasty has not been completely indifferent."
"Starting an uprising now would likely cause unnecessary trouble."
The Night King raised his hand, signaling him to calm down.
"Your Highness, this is a golden opportunity, and it won't come again."
"Now that war has broken out all over the Great Qian Dynasty, it is the perfect time to start an uprising. If we wait until the court stabilizes the situation, it will be much more difficult to start an uprising."
Another man dressed as a military officer chimed in, his voice unusually loud.
"I know that this is an opportunity that should not be missed, but starting a rebellion is no small matter and requires careful consideration."
"Moreover, there are other forces in the world watching from the shadows, and the various schools of thought are rife with undercurrents."
"If we act rashly, we may fall into someone else's trap."
"Without realizing it, I became someone else's weapon."
The Night King remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking.
Upon hearing this, everyone fell into deep thought.
After all, the Night King's dispatch of the Night Fiend Army to destroy the Zixia Dao Sect was also under the pretext of suppressing unruly forces in the martial arts world during a special period.
Given the current situation, even if the Great Qian Dynasty is dissatisfied with the Night King's destruction of the Zixia Dao Sect, it can only suffer in silence.
But if a real uprising were to begin, there would be no room for maneuver.
He has no choice but to follow the same path as Yan Wang and go down a dead end.
The situation is now very complex, and every move must be made with extreme caution.
"Your Highness's considerations are thorough, but the overall situation in the Great Qian Dynasty is now quite clear. If we don't rise up now, when will we?"
The strategist pressed on, unwilling to give up.
Upon hearing this, a complex emotion flashed in the Night King's eyes.
He was well aware of the current situation of the Great Qian Dynasty.
However, uprisings are a matter of great importance, and the slightest misstep could lead to utter ruin.
"I am well aware that this is a rare opportunity, but the matter of launching this uprising is of great importance, and we must be even more cautious."
"Pass down the order to strengthen vigilance and closely monitor the movements of the court and the entire nation."
"We will discuss the uprising when the time is right."
The Night King took a deep breath, stood up, walked to the window, and looked up at the bright moon.
"This matter is of great importance and should not be decided lightly."
The Night King stopped by the window and said slowly, "I need to think about it some more."
Upon hearing this, the generals looked at each other in bewilderment.
They knew the Night King's character; once he made up his mind, it was very difficult to change it.
So they all bowed and took their leave, leaving only the Night King to wander alone in the moonlight.
A gentle night breeze stirred the Night King's robes, his heart filled with both apprehension and anticipation.
He knew that this decision would change the fate of countless people, including his own.
Time flies, and it's already past midnight.
The Night King continued to linger in the courtyard, his worries undiminished.
He looked up at the bright moon, and a strange feeling welled up in his heart.
"Was the Flame King as hesitant as I was back then?"
The Night King murmured to himself, as if asking a distant friend.
...
The night was as still as water, and the moonlight was bright and clear.
"Big brother!"
Zhao Guangyi called out softly.
After the Night King's generals withdrew, the entire palace fell silent once more.
However, beneath this calm surface, an undercurrent is surging.
Zhao Guangyi, the adopted son of Zhao Fengyun, a general under the Night King, was unable to sleep at this moment.
He knew in his heart that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and if he didn't seize it, he would probably regret it for the rest of his life.
So he hurried through the corridors of the palace and caught up with his elder brother, Zhao Kuangyin.