Conquering Shenzhou, restoring Great Yu, becoming an indispensable force in the Anti-Jin Alliance, is nothing but raising the status of the Hou Clan within the alliance camp, or rather, increasing the chips in the hands of the Hou Clan in this struggle concerning the survival of The World.

He did not only realize this now; from the moment Hou Yuxiao led two million Red Flame Army troops not to Dongyuan Path, but to attack Lincang Path, he had already seen it. At that time, he was astonished by Hou Yuxiao's audacity.

How dared Hou Yuxiao?

Indeed, he had the help of this Prince in attacking Shenzhou.

But the problem lies in the strength of Great Jin!

Wasn't Hou Yuxiao afraid of Great Jin turning hostile directly?

Moreover, there were so many experts from Great Jin in Shenzhou, and Emperor Yuliang was nearby. Attacking Shenzhou so rashly, what would happen if he couldn't take it down? Even if he did, could Hou Yuxiao withstand Great Jin's counterattack?

The issue of not being able to take it down has now been resolved!

Through three miraculous feints to the east, Hou Yuxiao truly fooled those Jin Princes so thoroughly that they all rushed to Hulao Pass, and he really managed to conquer Shenzhou, even personally delivering him to the throne.

Next, let's see if Hou Yuxiao can withstand the counterattack from Great Jin!

......

In the gap between countless thoughts flashing through Jiang Yuyun's mind, he had unconsciously walked to the position of the dragon seat within the Yu Divine Palace. Looking at the throne symbolizing the highest authority of Shenzhou, his eyes were filled with uncontrollable emotion and excitement.

He was the Sixteenth Prince, with twelve older brothers and three older sisters before him. According to the Great Yu Holy Dynasty's succession system, this throne had nothing to do with him, yet born into the imperial family, who would dare to say they weren't tempted by it?

Jiang Yuyun prided himself on being no less talented than others, and his strategies no less brilliant. Eight years ago, when Shenzhou was captured, over three thousand imperial family members were captured, but only he and his sister Jiang Yuli escaped, which stood as ironclad proof.

Why couldn't he be the Great Emperor!

He was well-aware that Hou Yuxiao was using him.

But wasn't he in turn using Hou Yuxiao?

With the Divine Dynasty's aura, once Great Yu was restored, public opinion would naturally gravitate towards him. The Holy Lands within the alliance, especially Xun Mu of Yangzhou Academy, would also rely on him. By then, relying on these Holy Lands to maneuver with Hou Yuxiao, who truly had the final say in Shenzhou would be uncertain...

Jiang Yuyun took a deep breath, sweeping away the chaotic thoughts in his mind, he took a bold step forward, turned around, and directly sat upon the dragon throne.

The dragon throne evidently had a life of its own; the moment Jiang Yuyun sat down, it erupted in a brilliant glow that illuminated the entire cyan-golden Yu Divine Palace, casting a halo around Jiang Yuyun. Behind him, slowly appeared a majestic figure draped in a dragon robe.

"Before the spirit of the Great Ancestor, treacherous Jin Yuwen Clan, rose in rebellion and captured Shenzhou in 1325, extinguishing the Mandate of Heaven and severing the bloodline of the Imperial Family. Thanks to Heavenly Providence, today, the twelfth generation descendant of the Royal Family, Sixteenth Prince Jiang Yuyun, leads a grand army to restore the nation and reclaim Shenzhou, reviving the Mandate of Great Yu. We earnestly hope the spirit of the Great Ancestor will approve!"

As a prince, Jiang Yuyun was naturally familiar with the national rites of Great Yu. He rose and bowed deeply towards the spirit of the divine ancestor behind the dragon throne and recited the restoration plea. Hou Yuxiao and others all showed a surprised look, yet there was no unusual expression on the faces of Shenzhou's people, they seemed all aware of the existence of the spirit of the divine ancestor.

The spirit of the divine ancestor did not dissipate for a long time, only lowering its head to overlook Jiang Yuyun. After over thirty breaths, it slowly nodded, reached out its hand, and lightly tapped Jiang Yuyun's forehead:

Bright and clear is Yu, Heaven grants all nations

Ancestors respond to orders, the divine ancestor follows the norms

Bestow blessings boundless, our lineage shares the same virtues

Great-grandson succeeds, enjoying divine accompaniment

A tremendous voice sounded, Jiang Yuyun's face also showed a look of ecstatic joy. Bowing to the spirit, he knelt and recited reverently with unwavering sincerity:

Bright and clear is Yu, Heaven grants all nations

Ancestors respond to orders, the divine ancestor follows the norms

Bestow blessings boundless, our lineage shares the same virtues

Great-grandson succeeds, enjoying divine accompaniment

...…

Bright and clear is Yu, Heaven grants all nations

Ancestors respond to orders, the divine ancestor follows the norms

Bestow blessings boundless, our lineage shares the same virtues

Great-grandson succeeds, enjoying divine accompaniment

......

All the people in Shenzhou also followed suit, chanting the ritual hymn, including the Hou Clan army led by Hou Yuxiao. Regardless of their inner thoughts, they were all engulfed in this atmosphere of devotion.

"This restoration of Great Yu relies on the strong support of Marquis Hou, Marquis Chu, and Marquis Lu, especially Marquis Hou and his two million Red Flame Army from Hexi. My ascension to the throne cannot be separated from the support of Marquis Hou. Now, Marquis Hou is appointed as the National Teacher of Great Yu, overseeing the court affairs of Great Yu and the five paths of Zhongzhou!"

Standing at the forefront, Hou Yuxiao was stunned upon hearing Jiang Yuyun's words, not yet comprehending, while Jiang Yuyun continued without pause:

"The Jiangbei Alliance is rich in talents, and Marquis Chu's and Marquis Lu's allegiance towards Great Yu is commendable. I appoint Chu Kuangren as the Grand Marshal of Soldiers and Horses of Great Yu, overseeing all military forces of Great Yu; and Lu Kangping as the Grand Chancellor of Great Yu, governing the civil affairs of Shenzhou, additionally decreeing him as King of Yunlan, overseeing Gujiang!"

......

Hou Yuxiao's brow furrowed slightly, feeling a surge of anger.

He was well aware of Jiang Yuyun's little schemes.

He had long anticipated that various situations would arise after conquering Shenzhou.

But he truly hadn't expected that immediately upon his conquest, after securing Jiang Yuyun's throne, the lad would swiftly attempt to kill the donkey when the grinding is done through such foolish means, sowing discord among the three.

"Thank you, Great Emperor!"

Though foolish, it clearly had its effects.

Allowing Chu Kuangren to command the troops is, from certain perspectives, reasonable.

Because among the three families currently, the largest military force indeed belongs to him. Chu Kuangren must surely covet this command right, but due to the current deployment of the Red Flame Army from the Hou Clan, he could not mention it, conveniently, Jiang Yuyun brought it up, justifiably.

Appointing Lu Kangping as King of Yunlan, overseeing Gujiang, though only a title, is certainly appealing for one of the three great powers in Gujiang, the Lu Family. Not to mention, a title conferred by the Divine Dynasty of Great Yu has significant meaning.

No wonder, these two were moved!

Hou Yuxiao turned to glance at Chu Kuangren and Lu Kangping, slightly closing his eyes in thought for a moment, forcibly suppressing the anger in his heart.

This was not the time to solve these matters.

He too lowered his head, bowing to Jiang Yuyun:

"Your subject Hou Yuxiao, thanks the Great Emperor!"

At the back, Hou Yucheng, Hou Yu, and the experts of the Hou Clan, along with the Red Flame Army below, seeing their family head's respectful bow to Jiang Yuyun, felt somewhat dissatisfied, with Hou Yucheng even stepping forward slightly, if not for the Fourth Elder Hou Yujie pulling him back, he would have said something.

Of course, there was some discontent in everyone's hearts!

In the battle for Shenzhou, the casualty of the Red Flame Army was at least more than fifty thousand, dying not for the restoration of some damned Great Yu, but ultimately for the Hou Clan itself. They fought valiantly to capture Shenzhou, yet their family head still must show such deference in front of Jiang Yuyun, naturally making them uncomfortable.

For those at the lower levels, their thinking was straightforward.

Shedding blood and sacrificing should earn corresponding status and treatment, the restoration of Great Yu was irrelevant to them, and they even felt that Shenzhou now belonged to the Hou Clan, not Jiang Yuyun.

Even that dragon throne, should be occupied by...

"You wretched spawn... How dare you toy with me like this, Hou Yuxiao… Hou Yuxiao, I will take your life, ah......"

The wrathful voice of Pingcheng King echoed from what seemed like the darkest depths of hell, instantly gripping the hearts of everyone in Shenzhou, making them all look up to the sky.

Four armored figures stood mightily above the Yu Divine Palace.

The fiery gazes of the four focused intently on Hou Yuxiao before the dragon throne, their fury nearly bursting from their chests, with Pingcheng King Wanyan Jun in the front, gasping heavily as he continued furiously:

"You wretch, face your death!"

Wanyan Jun couldn't hold back any longer, directly attacking Hou Yuxiao...