Chapter 561 Immortal Herb Willow on the Road to Heavenly Barrier
Chapter 561 Immortal Herb Willow on the Road to Heavenly Barrier
At this moment, the three of them were riding side by side at the front of the group, their faces solemn and their thoughts wandering.
"Father, is the Liu family really on the verge of collapse?"
Liu Chenyuan sighed softly and couldn't help but ask. Although his voice was gentle, it revealed a hint of disbelief.
How could the Immortal Herb Liu family, who had operated in Hengzhou for hundreds of years and whose influence extended to every corner, be so helpless against the Cangzhou army?
"Alas, now Hengzhou is besieged by the army of that Prince Yun's son, and is also plagued by his Tianyun Chamber of Commerce and the infamous Luowang within its borders."
"The Dantian Business Alliance has been completely suppressed by the Tianyun Business Association in Hengzhou, and our business has been greatly affected. If we cannot back down in time, we will probably find it difficult to gain a foothold in Hengzhou."
"The reason our Liu family was so unbridled and renowned in Hengzhou before was because we were backed by the Great Qian Dynasty, which wielded the most powerful force in the world—the army!"
"But now, chaos has descended, and the situation in the Great Qian Dynasty is changing rapidly. It is currently preoccupied with its own survival, and the power of life and death in Hengzhou now rests in the hands of that Prince Yun!"
Liu Yunfeng sighed, looking bitterly at his son beside him, who was usually indifferent to worldly affairs and only thought about refining pills.
If it were during the period when the Great Qian Dynasty consistently suppressed Tianwu and the golden age was upon us, Liu Chenyuan's increasingly outstanding alchemy skills would surely have led the Immortal Herb Liu Family to even greater heights.
It's just a pity that he was born in the wrong era. Now that chaos has arrived, people like him...
Faced with an overwhelming army pressing in and absolute military suppression, they had no power to resist.
In prosperous times, rules can be followed, but in chaotic times, only fists matter!
Unfortunately, the person with the strongest fist has now taken action against them.
"Brother, Father is right. Su Ye is no longer the unknown boy he once was. His Tianyun Chamber of Commerce is incredibly powerful. If we fight against him head-on, we'll likely end up with our families destroyed."
Liu Lingjun, standing to the side, looked helplessly at her simple-minded brother and said softly.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yichen finally nodded and sighed, "Alas, it is fate. I never imagined that my Liu family, which has been refining pills for generations, would now have to bow down to a junior."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yunfeng felt a surge of emotion. The glory and splendor of the Liu family were all built upon elixirs.
However, the decline of the Dantian Business Alliance has forced them to confront this harsh reality.
Like a weary traveler, the setting sun slowly sank below the horizon, dyeing the sky a magnificent golden-red.
Against this magnificent backdrop, Liu Chenyuan, Liu Lingjun, and Liu Yunfeng rode side by side, their shadows elongated in the afterglow of the setting sun, appearing exceptionally lonely.
At the very front of the group, three men stood with solemn expressions, each lost in their own thoughts. The sound of horses' hooves and the occasional soft clatter of armor became the only accompaniment to this silent journey.
"Father, Tianqian Pass is the gateway to Hengzhou, a place that has always been easy to defend and difficult to attack. Why did it fall into Su Ye's hands so easily?"
Liu Chenyuan's voice carried a hint of confusion. He found it hard to believe that the majestic pass, which had witnessed countless historical events, could be so fragile.
Within Hengzhou, the formidable city walls built by numerous forces, the defensive line they were once so proud of, became a joke overnight.
"Dust Fate, remember this: Su Ye is not only incredibly intelligent, but also extremely ambitious!"
"Back when he was still the heir apparent of the Yun Kingdom, he was ordered to support Cangzhou, but ultimately took advantage of the internal strife in the Great Qian Dynasty to seize control of Cangzhou and bring it under his own command. Like historical novels? Come to p>"
"Having come here now, even I, as his father, have already seen through his wolfish ambitions; he's nothing but a wolf cub!"
"Taking advantage of the fact that the Great Qian Dynasty was preoccupied with other matters, he rapidly expanded his own power, and the Cangzhou Army, under his leadership, was also formidable in combat."
"With the financial support of the Tianyun Chamber of Commerce, he was able to win people's hearts and minds and undermine the enemy's internal forces. The fall of Tianqian Pass was not an unexpected event."
Liu Yunfeng shook his head, his expression solemn. Su Ye had already begun to show his ambition long ago.
This is something that all the high-ranking officials within the Great Qian Dynasty can see.
Even the Great Qian Dynasty was fully aware of this, but at that time, the Yellow Turban Rebellion had just broken out, and the Yan King in the west was also stirring up trouble.
They really couldn't afford to provoke Prince Yun any further, so the Great Qian Dynasty had no choice but to swallow this bitter pill and even sent three princesses to try and appease Prince Yun.
The plan is to first suppress that group of peasants and the traitorous Yan Wang, and then turn around and deal with this audacious scoundrel.
I never imagined that life is so unpredictable and beyond our control.
The Great Qian Dynasty not only failed to suppress those peasants and traitorous Yan King, but it also collapsed on its own side first.
Su Ye has now seized control of three states, and Hengzhou is about to fall, completely falling into Su Ye's hands.
Once Su Ye has consolidated his power for a period of time, he will dominate four states and his momentum will be established!
Thinking of this, Liu Yunfeng sighed softly, "This young man is a hidden dragon that has already risen from the abyss."
For the Liu family, who are now in a state of chaos and whose own Great Qian Dynasty is preoccupied with its own problems, this would be an excellent potential buyer.
Thinking of this, he looked at his son beside him.
"Moreover, Su Ye also has control over the Luo Wang intelligence organization, and is fully aware of the movements of both sides."
"With such an intelligence advantage, our every move is under his control, making it extremely difficult to resist."
Liu Yunfeng paused, his tone becoming even more somber.
"Father, how will the Prince of Yun treat us when we head to Tianqian Pass?"
"What if he takes this opportunity to impose harsh conditions, or even...?"
Liu Lingjun listened silently from the side, her delicate brows furrowed.
"Lord Ling, now that things have come to this, there's no need to worry too much!"
"Whether we stick our necks out or not, we'll still get stabbed. Whatever conditions he proposes, we can negotiate!"
Liu Yunfeng interrupted her, a resolute glint in his eyes.
"Furthermore, based on his behavior and conduct over this period of time, it seems that although the Prince of Yun is ruthless, he is not an unreasonable person."
"Our initiative to surrender is to demonstrate our sincerity and determination to him."
"As long as we can propose a reasonable cooperation plan, I believe he won't make things difficult for us."
As they spoke, the last rays of the setting sun disappeared on the horizon, and the night, as dark as ink, quietly descended.
One by one, the torches in the group were lit, illuminating the path ahead and reflecting the determination and unease on the faces of the three people.
As they drew closer to the formidable pass, the tension in the air grew ever stronger.
Liu Chenyuan gripped the reins tightly, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
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