Dominating Martial King-Chapter 1399 - 492: Unexpected Developments

Outside the North City Gate of Fengtai County in Hui State, within the camp of Extreme East Ice City.

As Zhangsun Bingquan dragged his exhausted body back along the road, he heard the discussions of the soldiers nearby.

"——That recent matter. Have you heard about it?"

"Is it the marriage alliance between the City Lord and the Infinite Blade Lord? That should be false, nonsense, do you really believe it?"

"No smoke without fire, this rumor has been spreading convincingly. Besides, I’ve heard that things are in an uproar about it over at Ice City, with many ministers petitioning to make it happen."

"Is it true? But if the marriage alliance is real, it would be beneficial for our Ice City. The Infinite Blade Lord can withstand ten thousand troops, and the City Lord is invincible. The court won’t be able to resist, and our armies won’t have to be trapped here."

"Presumptuous! Utterly outrageous, what marriage alliance! Where do you place the Young City Lord? Where do you place the two princesses?" 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

With the reprimand from the heavily armored general, the surrounding people’s expressions were varied.

Some had solemn faces, some strongly agreed, others sneered, and some directly refuted.

"Young City Lord? I’m not aware of any Young City Lord, which decree in the city has appointed them?"

"Just relying on that unknown boy, what makes him a Young City Lord?"

"A marriage alliance is outrageous rebellion? What a joke! Ice City’s realm was carved out by the City Lord with our forefathers’ swords, what does it have to do with the Changsun Family?"

Zhangsun Bingquan appeared indifferent, unmoved.

His fingertips were deeply embedded in his flesh already, a fiery rage seething within his chest.

He continued forward, with sporadic voices still drifting into his ears.

"The Infinite Blade Lord? I’ve heard about his deeds, said to be a righteous and awe-inspiring person. The City Lord has been lonely for centuries; such a fortunate match would actually be quite favorable."

"It’s said that Chu Xisheng is of the direct lineage of the West Capital Chu Family, a noble birth and backed by the Formless Divine Sect. Moreover, with his Fourth Grade cultivation, his strength has already reached the Heavenly List, a boundless future, and worthy of the City Lord."

"A marriage alliance between our two families, the Daning Dynasty could be destroyed within the year! Then everyone could be promoted and granted titles, all sharing in prosperity, wouldn’t that be wonderful?"

"But what about the Changsun Family?"

"The Changsun Family is the remnant of the Sea Suppressing Country, and back then our ancestors were devastated by its ruler. It’s been said that this person colluded with demons, drawing hostility from various Divine Sects—it’s his own fault. Having the Infinite Blade Lord as City Lord is much better than that young and inexperienced Zhangsun Bingquan."

"Indeed, far stronger, he rose from nothing and built a vast foundation. It’s said his forces include more than ten members from the Earthly List."

Zhangsun Bingquan walked with a cold face, like a wooden person, until he entered his tent, whereupon he collapsed like a deflated ball, his whole body relaxing.

He suddenly roared in anger, drawing his blade and slashing madly, reducing the tent’s bed and furniture to ruins.

Zhangsun Bingquan finally crouched like a beast, his hands on the ground, breathing heavily.

His eyes were filled with discontent, rage, and killing intent.

At this moment, a figure materialized inside the tent.

It was an elderly man with white hair, dressed as a civil official. He glanced around and immediately frowned deeply.

"Your Highness?"

"Forgive me for making a spectacle to the Right Minister!"

Zhangsun Bingquan stood up with a bitter smile, tidying his clothes.

"There are all kinds of rumors in the camp; I wanted to hold back but lack the composure."

"Your Highness is young and vigorous, and it’s difficult to endure those idle gossip, which is understandable."

Right Minister Gui Haoyuan nodded with understanding.

Given Zhangsun Bingquan’s age, persisting without losing composure in such circumstances is already quite a display of endurance and temperament.

"I ask Your Highness to bear it a while longer, and absolutely not to destroy your future."

Gui Haoyuan said with a stern expression: "Although the internal winds at Ice City are fierce, it still holds, and the people’s hearts remain with the Changsun Family, with Your Highness."

Zhangsun Bingquan was disinclined to believe deeply.

He recalled the soldiers’ discussions, mostly supporting the marriage alliance.

Yet Zhangsun Bingquan’s face remained calm: "May I ask the Right Minister, how intense are these fierce winds?"

The breath of Right Minister Gui Haoyuan momentarily halted.

"Recently, the court is indeed in heated debate, however, the City Lord has consistently abstained from expressing an opinion, unwilling to address this talk of marriage, even prohibiting the topic during discussions. All petitions related to the marriage alliance submitted to the palace have vanished without a trace."

Gui Haoyuan carefully chose his words: "It can be seen that the City Lord is indifferent to this marriage."

Zhangsun Bingquan’s face showed no indication, but in his heart, he speculated that the City Lord might be more bashful, intrigued yet unable to directly agree.

"——Currently, the ones speaking out are those with the loudest voices, creating the impression of significant momentum. However, the majority within Ice City still support my Changsun Family, they just remain silent."

Gui Haoyuan paused: "Rest assured, Young City Lord, with me in court, the success of the marriage alliance discussions will not be allowed."

"Thank you, Right Minister!"

Zhangsun Bingquan sighed with a despondent expression; "I’m aware of the Right Minister’s ability, yet now I’m wondering why I exist in this world? What is the meaning?"

He had no parents, created through the ’Mediate Creation’ method by Gui Haoyuan and others.

The purpose of his creation was to inherit Ice City and continue the Changsun bloodline.