Chapter 348
Xue Yinzhou continued, “I couldn’t see that person with my own eyes, but I fought with him once. I initially wanted to find an opportunity to kill him, but unfortunately his strength was equal to mine, and he broke through to the tenth rank earlier than me. I couldn’t gain the upper hand, so I returned p>
Shen Tang felt a surge of fear; there was someone beyond the tenth rank among the rebels! It must be the rebel army commander she hasn’t met yet!
She originally thought Zaxxis was heaven-defyingly strong, but it turns out there’s someone even stronger!
Thinking back to when she and Xiao Jin wanted to massacre the rebel army’s headquarters, it was truly the naive boldness of youth, which also indicated that the strong figure hidden behind the scenes disregarded them as mere small fries; it was only a peer like Xue Yinzhou that was worth his action.
Shen Tang remembered something and quickly sent a message to Xiao Jin and Lu Xiao, informing them of the situation and urging them to quickly bring the troops back.
Let’s not save one only to lose two!
Xiao Jin and Lu Xiao, upon receiving the message, swiftly turned back with their troops. Fortunately, they hadn’t gone far and could soon return to the Imperial City.
However, the grudge between the Night Glow Empire and the rebel army has already been formed and likely won’t end here as they will look for an opportunity to attack again.
Previously Shen Tang didn’t feel too urgent, but now knowing a powerful Tenth Rank Beastman is hiding in the rebel army’s camp, she suddenly feels that their recent quietness seems like a prelude to a more sinister plan!
“Currently, the Empire’s national power is fundamentally not a match for the rebel army; setting aside the Tenth Rank Beastman, even the Seventh Rank and above High-level Beastmen numbers differ greatly, not to mention the overall military strength,” Shen Tang worried with a headache, thinking that the comprehensive national power must be quickly developed; otherwise they will only end up being swallowed by the rebel army.
Xue Yinzhou hugged her into his arms, whispering, “I will protect you well, won’t let anything happen to you p>
Though Shen Tang felt some relief hearing his comfort, she still couldn’t truly relax without resolving the rebel army crisis.
She lives now not just for herself, but as the Monarch of the Night Glow Empire; she must safeguard this nation and the safety of its people.
The next afternoon, Xiao Jin and the others arrived.
Xiao Jin discovered that after Xue Yinzhou’s near-death experience, he even broke through to the tenth rank, which was enough to make his teeth ache.
He barely caught up to this damn snake, prepared to fight honorably, only to again be at a disadvantage this time! It enraged the leopard beyond words!
Lu Xiao, Jia Lan, Shen Li were very happy to hear Xue Yinzhou advanced to the tenth rank, genuinely celebrating, for amidst the urgent situation a new Tenth Rank Beastman on their side was the greatest support.
Yet meanwhile, they were also quite puzzled, was Xue Yinzhou really just an ordinary Snake Beast?
This terrifyingly heaven-defying talent didn’t seem like it came from a slave bought from the arena.
He definitely harbors another secret background!
Upon learning there’s a Tenth Rank Beastman stationed within the rebel army’s territory, an unprecedented sense of urgency arose among the Beast Husbands present.
Besides quickly developing national power and cultivating troop strength,
They also must quickly enhance individual strength.
Only then can they respond to the rebel army’s possible counterattack at any time.
Of course, once the warmth ends, it’s time for accounting!
The family law cannot be broken!
Snow Yinzhou defied Shen Tang’s orders and ventured into the enemy camp without prior notice and was lucky to return safely this time!
Even though it was a blessing in disguise, it cannot offset his mistake this time; as a light punishment, let him guard the door for a month.
Kill the chicken to show the monkey, to serve as a warning!
Xue Yinzhou accepted the punishment quite honestly, not daring to utter a single complaint.
The Beast Husbands all sighed.
Calculating tens of times couldn’t predict, the first one to guard the door was Xue Yinzhou!
Xiao Jin frowned, impatiently said, “Tsk, why are you all looking at me? I am very well-behaved, Tangtang lets me go east, I don’t even look west p>
Shen Tang couldn’t help but laugh and cry, “Alright, don’t gather here, go do your own work p>
Jia Lan came over and said, “Tangtang, there’s some issues in the factory that need handling, do you want to go p>
Shen Tang nodded, “Yes, I’ll go take a look with you p>
Lu Xiao and Xiao Jin continued training troops in the martial arts field.
Shen Li had no proper position, purely a brick, moving wherever needed; sometimes inspecting the factory with Jia Lan, sometimes helping train new soldiers, or resting at home, Shen Tang didn’t bother controlling him.
After Xue Yinzhou was removed from the bedchamber list, he disappeared for several days.
Shen Tang considered he had just broken through to the tenth rank, probably needing to shed skin again, most likely finding a spot to do so; she didn’t bother intervening.
She initially thought the Empire under their orderly governance would thrive and revive, but unexpectedly it would soon face one of the most painful blows!
Before solving the external problems, an internal rebellion emerged.
The previously non-voting nobles united in rebellion, declaring independence to all Empires.
They raised a large number of illegal heavy troops, stationed in their territories, waging war, contesting lands, provoking the Empire.
Within mere days, several territories fell into turmoil, chaotic ownerless, leading to nationwide despair.
Henceforth.
The Night Glow Empire was divided into four parts.
——Royal Family controlled area.
——Rebel army’s conquered territory.
——Warlord self-established regimes.
——Ownerless chaotic zone.
(Insert a partial map for better understanding)
[Warning to host, nobles rebel and establish their own regimes, causing the region to fall into chaos, Monarch’s prestige sharply reduced by 300, host’s Monarch prestige falls to -50 p>
[Popularity in all towns down by 30 p>
[Some towns’ popularity falls below 40; host must quickly take action to restore the popularity p>
[Ding, warning! Guping City’s popularity falls below 10, triggering a riot! Host must quickly send people to suppress it p>
Empire encountered unexpected drastic changes, panic swept nationwide, popularity plummeting, governing unstably, hinting at a falling regime!
Shen Tang didn’t expect internal chaos appearing before the rebel army was resolved, she couldn’t afford to ignore the rebellion and must quickly suppress it, or else the Night Glow Empire was destined to be the rebel army’s feast with someone else waiting in the wings.
Xiao Jin volunteered, “Tangtang, I’ll lead the troops there to suppress the riot p>
His ninth-rank power is more than adequate to quell the riot, having ample experience, Shen Tang trusts him fully to lead troops to Guping City.
These days, large and small matters piled together, Shen Tang was busy with a headache, basically locking herself in the study, several days and nights without closing her eyes.
Lu Xiao worried for her physical condition, specially made a bowl of nourishing soup to send over at night.
He entered the study to find Shen Tang exhausted and asleep on the desk, with half of the unfinished documents pressed under her arm.
Her complexion had become paler, with faint dark circles under her eyes.
Lu Xiao showed his distress, placing the soup on the table, walked over to bend down, and placed her in his arms, heading towards the bedroom.
Shen Tang woke up, shaking her head, “I still have lots of things to handle p>
“Female Master needs rest p>
Shen Tang shook her head, “I’m fine, let me down p>
Lu Xiao, usually yielding to her every whim, ignored her plea this time.
He placed her gently on the bed, covered her with a blanket, his voice gentle yet firm, “Female Master, rest well, collapsing in exhaustion is precisely what the rebellious nobles and rebel army wish to see p>
Brushing aside her bangs, he rose and continued, “Sleep well tonight, I’ll handle those trivial documents for you p>