Bitter Realm: Have the Four Realms been united today?

Chapter 17 Tiankui Star

In the eyes of the Soul Burial Emperor, Yue Tianji was always the most unique existence in this solemn and murderous imperial palace.

It is neither as sharp as Ling Shuang Jie nor as gentle as Mu Yun Zhi Shu.

He was like a calm iceberg, his surface cold and rational, but deep inside surged a fiery strategy capable of burning away all obstacles.

He stood there, his posture upright like a lone pine tree reflecting the snow.

Her snow-white long hair and robes blended almost seamlessly, giving her a cool and aloof appearance.

Only the dark blue lines on his forehead shimmered with a profound luster in the dimly lit hall, much like his perpetually unfathomable thoughts.

He was his strategist, and even more so, his confidant.

In this vast and desolate realm, only Yue Tianji truly understands the ambition and aspirations of the Burial Soul Emperor, and is willing to devote all his wisdom and talent to turning their shared aspirations into the reality of conquering mountains and rivers.

They were destined to stand side by side and conquer everything in sight.

Heavy footsteps approached from afar, and the blood-red robe fluttered with each step, like a moving flame.

The moment the Soul Burial Emperor stepped into the hall and his aura met that of the Heavenly Insight, his crimson pupils suddenly contracted!

Something is wrong!

The aura around Yue Tianji was much more sluggish than usual.

Despite his best efforts to suppress it, how could he possibly hide the subtle disorder and the faint sense of weakness that was hard to conceal?

"Strategist!"

The Soul Burial Emperor's voice suddenly turned deep, and he took a step to stand in front of Yue Tianji.

An overwhelming aura instantly filled the entire council hall, filled with shock and anger, and a terrifying killing intent flashed in his eyes.

"You're injured?!"

Yue Tianji slowly turned around, his face appearing even paler than usual.

But he remained calm, even slightly raising his hand to signal the Soul Burial Emperor to calm down.

"Soul Emperor, please calm your anger. This injury was not caused by an external enemy; it is a backlash from the previous Blood Refining Technique."

"Backlash from Blood Refinement?"

The Soul Burial Emperor frowned, his crimson eyes flashing with anger that turned into deep incomprehension and scrutiny.

Why did the strategist conceal his injuries?

"This concerns the war in the north. The reason I summoned the Soul Emperor here today is also for this matter. I have a plan..."

After a moment's thought, Yue Tianji briefly explained his plan.

"I won't allow it!"

"This plan is far too risky!"

Upon hearing this, the Soul Burial Emperor rejected the idea without hesitation, his gaze fixed intently on Yue Tianji.

"Why should we risk our lives for a few petty thieves lurking in the shadows?"

"Wherever Huan Chen's iron hooves go, though there may be many casualties, they will be crushed!"

His words were firm and unequivocal, filled with an unquestionable defense.

In his mind, the safety of reading celestial secrets far outweighed any shortcut that might reduce casualties.

Yue Tianji was not surprised by this reaction.

In fact, he did not want to tell the Soul Burial Emperor about the plan.

The Soul Burial Emperor is the reincarnation of the Heavenly Star, who governs war and slaughter. His path is destined to be one of tyranny.

Fighting! It's his nature, it's his instinct.

It's extremely easy for someone who dislikes pretense and is straightforward to play a role, and who is willing to cooperate in acting, to expose flaws.

But the Emperor of Burial Souls is a sovereign!

He is a subject!

He understood the Soul Burial Emperor, knew his deep affection, and knew his unwavering trust and reliance on him.

But it is precisely because of this trust that he cannot overstep his bounds.

Perhaps the Soul Burial Emperor will just laugh it off.

However, in the eyes of other generals, this was a sign that the strategist wielded too much power and could act on behalf of his lord.

This will undoubtedly erode the absolute authority of the Soul Burial Emperor and even sow the seeds of future chaos.

Therefore, he had to tell him the truth and get his approval.

Even if the price is that this flawless plan faces uncontrollable risks, or even fails prematurely.

"Soul Emperor,"

Yue Tianji's voice was steady, yet carried an undeniable firmness.

"With the north still unsettled and powerful enemies lurking on all sides, minimizing our losses and preserving our strength to face even stronger adversaries in the future is the best course of action."

"If this plan succeeds, we will take the north without bloodshed."

"He knows how to read the heavens and will never allow himself to fall into an irreversible situation."

He repeatedly assured everyone that his words were sincere and that he was acting in the best interests of the entire nation.

The Soul Burial Emperor stared at his pale face, his crimson eyes churning with emotion.

It's a concern, it's a disagreement.

But in the end, he agreed.

He knew that Yue Tianji was right.

He also understood the secrets of the heavens and would never take risks unless he was quite certain of success.

"...Never mind!"

The Soul Burial Emperor let out a heavy sigh, as if in resignation or helplessness.

"As you suggest!"

"But strategist, remember your promise."

"Stop immediately if anything goes wrong!"

"Your subject obeys."

Yue Tianji bowed slightly, also letting out a sigh of relief. He wasn't entirely confident that he could persuade the Burial Soul Emperor.

The Soul Burial Emperor was not one to hesitate or look back; once he made a decision, he would not waver.

Under Yue Tianji's guidance, he activated his profound skill and actually cooperated with Yue Tianji's techniques to forcibly seal nearly half of his cultivation in his dantian.

In an instant, the suffocating aura surrounding him visibly weakened, and his face turned an unhealthy flush.

He really did look like someone who hadn't fully recovered from a serious injury and whose skills had been greatly diminished.

After doing all this, the Soul Emperor moved his wrists, clearly not used to this "weak" state, and his brows furrowed even more.

"Soul Emperor..."

"The strategist can decide on the follow-up matters on his own; there is no need to report again."

The Soul Burial Emperor suddenly waved his hand, his tone resolute, as if he wanted to sweep away all the political trivia he hadn't yet spoken.

He turned and strode out, his blood-red robe billowing like raging flames.

"I'm going to inspect the military camp!"

His back remained as upright as a mountain, but his steps were so fast they almost made the wind howl, and there was even a hint of haste, as if he were being chased by a wild beast.

The Soul Burial Emperor understood what Yue Tianji was about to say. It was precisely because he understood that he quickly cut off the conversation as soon as the other party began, directly blocking any follow-up!

He has always been impatient with these trivial political affairs and intrigues.

It's not that he doesn't know how; he understands the principle that all's fair in war and that winning hearts and minds is the best strategy.

He just felt it was too much trouble, so he preferred a clean and decisive battle.

Moreover, with the help of the Heavenly Strategist, he was happy to have some peace and quiet.

In any case, in terms of strategy and governance, he is no match for this chief strategist of the Shenyu region.

Just be the sharpest spear.

Now that the cooperation was complete, he didn't want to stay in this dull council chamber for even a moment longer.

"Soul Emperor!"

Yue Tianji raised his hand, but in the end, he could only look at the back of that figure that could almost be described as "fleeing in panic" and chuckled to himself.

This person... is clearly already a powerful overlord who dominates a region.

Sometimes, however, they are like a schoolchild trying to avoid doing their homework, acting shamelessly and leaving others helpless.

Could he really drag someone back and force them into the main seat to approve official documents?

Or perhaps he could just quit and see who could sit still longer?

......

"See the policy document!"

As soon as Mu Yunzhi arrived outside the council hall, before she could even step inside, she was stopped by the soldiers guarding the entrance.

"What happened?"

He paused, already somewhat understanding the situation.

Unless there is something to report, the guards will never speak rashly.