Early in the morning, Ningguang was woken from her sleep.
After reading the news in the newspaper, the cold and beautiful woman could not help but sneer. "Now they're scared? Tell them... removing one official is not enough... I represent Liyue.
I am one of the pillars of the nation.
I am Su Han's wife.
They doubt me like this, and they think a written apology is enough?"
She raised her voice. "Someone. Inform the soldiers near the Chasm, and the troops stationed at the border.
It's time for them to move.
Otherwise people will keep looking down on us."
If anyone wanted to offend her, a simple apology would not be enough to end it.
She could see through the little tricks these Sumeru people were playing at a glance.
Hmph.
This time, Ningguang was going to let the world see the consequences of offending her.
Baixiao looked at her cold expression and asked carefully, "Lady Ningguang... are we really going to make this such a big deal?"
"What? You're afraid?"
"No, that's not it... I just think this might be too costly and disruptive."
"How about this then? You pass the news to Su Han and see how he reacts," Ningguang said with a smiling face.
She believed he would not disappoint her.
Inside the Jade Chamber.
Su Han looked at the newspaper that had been delivered to him and slammed the table in anger. "Those trash really don't know their place... They think a mere apology can settle this?
Someone. Spread the order.
All naval forces, set out for patrol!
Also, the Knights of Mondstadt will enter the border of Stormterror's Lair for training... set the number at eighty thousand!
As for Liyue, there's no need to make too much of a move.
Let Li Yingqi and Lian Xing make a show of it.
Also, have the three adepti go to the Chasm.
And Black Serpent Knights too, come out and make some movement.
Then there's the World Tree... take my order to the three Great Spirit Kings and have them lead their troops to the border."
"Yes, Lord Su Han..."
Baiwen did not question anything.
She took the orders and issued them immediately.
The troops stationed on the sea moved at once.
A fleet of more than a thousand huge warships sailed out from Watatsumi Island and headed for Port Ormos.
Many merchants who saw this scene were stunned.
"My god... so many fleets all moving at once... something huge must be happening!"
"Yeah... it's terrifying..."
"Could it be because of what's going on in Sumeru?"
"What Sumeru?"
"Recently, something big has really happened in Sumeru..."
...
Amid the discussion, Jean publicly announced Su Han's order in Mondstadt.
"All units, leave a defensive force behind, and the rest proceed to the Sumeru border for training. Eula, Diluc, Amber, Kaeya... the four of you will lead the Knights forward."
"Yes!"
The main force set out in waves.
The notice about the exercise was also released.
When the merchants saw the location of the exercise, they were all shocked.
No one had expected that just a misunderstanding would lead to such a huge mobilization.
This world seemed different now.
...
On the other side, soldiers were also being mobilized frequently within Liyue.
The Blackblade forces moved in large numbers toward the Black Rock area.
Li Yingqi and Lian Xing deliberately flew over Liyue Harbor.
Then the three adepti passed through the sky.
The two Yaksha also rushed toward the border.
Inside Wanmin Restaurant, people began discussing it all.
"Do you think this is because of Sumeru?"
"I'm sure it is. Otherwise, why would they move so many people?"
"Three adepti, and those two guest officials, plus the Yaksha... that lineup is terrifying. It almost looks like war is about to break out."
"Who says otherwise? But Sumeru's people are really shameless. Snezhnaya attacked them, our Liyue helped drive them back, and even built them a city. And yet they still came to question us."
"Exactly..."
"Hmph... Sumeru's people need to be taught a lesson."
Everyone was furious.
At that moment, Chef Mao stepped out and said, "Don't lump all Sumeru people together. The ones acting up are only the officials, not all Sumeru people.
There are many scholars in our city now, and most of them are ordinary people from Sumeru."
"Sorry... we got too worked up."
Everyone quickly apologized.
As for the Sumeru people who were eating there, they all felt like they were chewing on wax.
Today's events were simply too terrifying.
With so many troops mobilized, how could their homeland possibly withstand it?
...
The first to arrive at the border was, without a doubt, the powerful fleet.
Several thousand terrifying warships arrived at the harbor of Port Ormos.
The soldiers stationed there all looked pale with fear.
One by one, their legs went weak.
"Hey... Captain, what's going on here?"
"How would I know? Hurry and report this to the sages!"
"Yes..."
At the border of Stormterror's Lair, tens of thousands of knights had already reached the frontline.
Under the blazing sun, the knights formed ranks.
They took up a posture as if waiting for battle.
At the same time, the holy knights began to apply buffs.
"Light, grant these brave warriors strength... let your brilliance protect them..."
"Great light, sharpen the blades of these warriors..."
One blessing after another descended.
The dazzling radiance had already terrified Sumeru's scouts.
"No way... are they really going to start a war?"
They were so scared they nearly lost control of themselves.
Carrying their reports, they hurried back to the Akademiya in Sumeru.
And on Dansha Cliff,
countless Black Serpent Knights, the Blackblade soldiers of Liyue,
as well as the three adepti,
two sword immortals,
and two Yaksha were all standing by.
With only a single command,
they could attack.
Before the observers had even left,
a thunderous roar came from the flesh body deep inside the Fulong Cave.
And on the side of Dansha Cliff,
a phantom image of the Dragon King of Vurrukasha appeared.
Its massive body pierced the clouds.
"N-no... this is bad... the people of Liyue are furious!!!"
This kind of formation had already gone far beyond anyone's expectations.
...
At this moment, inside the Akademiya of Sumeru,
the sages were enjoying a leisurely time.
The scholars were studying diligently.
Then, a rush of footsteps could be heard.
An old scholar cursed, "This is a sacred hall. Why are you all so panicked? Don't you know any manners at all?"
The visitors exchanged glances.
One of the messengers quickly said, "There are several thousand giant warships at Port Ormos!!!"
"There are eighty thousand knights stationed at the border of Stormterror's Lair."
"On Dansha Cliff, there are three adepti, two Yaksha, two sword immortals... and even the Dragon King of Vurrukasha!!!"
"What did you say?"
When the old scholar heard this news, his whole body went weak.
He had never imagined there would be a day this desperate.
As for the three messengers, they kept running inward.
After the Grand Sage learned of the news, cold sweat covered his forehead.
"How could this happen... how could this happen..."
Su Han's killing move had caught him completely off guard.
Looking down on people?
Then he would show them the consequences of offending his woman.
She had gone out representing Liyue.
They gave her no respect at all, and now they still wanted to question her.
Who did they think they were?
A bunch of pretentious fools, and they still dared to challenge him.
They really didn't know how to value their own lives.
"Have we received any news?"
"Grand Sage... we haven't received anything. Those people haven't attacked yet, but... if war does break out, our positions will definitely not hold..."
Just how many soldiers were left at Port Ormos?
The other side had thousands of warships.
One volley would be enough to bomb through all their defenses.
The same went for the distant frontline.
Eighty thousand well-trained, powerful knights could destroy every border position within three hours.
And directly threaten Sumeru City.
As for the crucial Dansha Cliff, there were the adepti, the Yaksha, the sword immortals, and... the terrifying partner of the Geo Archon.
The Dragon King of Vurrukasha.
How the hell were they supposed to deal with that?
The Grand Sage immediately lost all reason.
No matter how clever the scheme, it could not beat a fist.
When raw strength surpassed every plan, you would truly realize how helpless you actually were.
"We absolutely cannot let war break out... if it does, Sumeru is finished."
The Grand Sage was drenched in cold sweat, muttering over and over.
Then he hurriedly said to everyone, "Summon a meeting... all sages are to attend."
"Yes..."
A few minutes later, aside from the sage who had been removed from office, the rest had all arrived.
After the intelligence was announced, everyone drew a sharp breath.
This was far too terrifying.
This looked like the start of a national destruction event.
One of the sages said, "Can we ask the Dendro Archon to persuade them?"
"Heh. You think Su Han would be afraid of a god? He has three gods behind him. And if you go asking a god for help, doesn't that mean we're admitting we're in the wrong?"
"The attitude... right, that's it."
The Grand Sage finally came to his senses.
He had been too arrogant.
He had thought that Ningguang's issue would end with this much.
But who was she?
Su Han's wife.
The face of Liyue.
Ignoring her was the same as ignoring Liyue.
That was equivalent to slapping Su Han in the face.
That was absolutely unforgivable.
That was why things had turned into this.
"But calming Su Han's anger won't be easy either! He's furious right now..."
"Then what should we do?"
"I actually have a suggestion. What do you all think?"
"Spit it out..."
The others were practically dying of anxiety.
If Sumeru's nation were to break apart, their identities as sages would be meaningless.
Right now, time was life.
"Why don't we go all the way... kill that sage, then take his head to apologize?"
Seeing everyone focus on him, the sage gave his answer.
Kill one sage to make amends.
A war was about to break out at any moment.
They had to calm the other side's anger first.
The Grand Sage hesitated for a moment, but he did not refuse. He only asked, "Will that really be enough to calm their anger?"
He was afraid that if they did this, it would not only hurt people inside the Akademiya, but also fail to soothe Su Han's rage.
That was the most painful part.
The sage smiled and said, "Don't worry. He cares about face. Then let's make our posture look sincere... but that still won't be enough.
We have to make it harsher.
More ruthless.
And our stance must be clear... we are enemies with Snezhnaya!"
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