MMORPG: War God, You are Invincible Again-Chapter 1301 - 278: Military Department Reversal

The Sky Family’s escape from the Rongtian Domain, although laughable, is not something any family in the Rongtian Domain would dare to mock, for the Sky Family’s second branch that remains in the Rongtian Domain has already announced its allegiance to Photon City, becoming a vassal family of Photon City.

What’s puzzling is, given the Sky Family’s ability to communicate with Photon City, why did they move all the other six branches out of the Rongtian Domain? With this connection, the price for Photon City’s forgiveness shouldn’t be high; another family would probably agree instantly.

Thus, the decision of the Sky Family leaves the people of the Rongtian Domain perplexed, but they don’t dwell on it much, as the high level of Rongtian Domain is an exclusive place, and the Sky Family’s departure left many positions of influence vacant on the court.

To vie for these court positions, the families of the Rongtian Domain commenced another round of open and covert battles.

General Han stood outside the hall where Rongtian’s Master was in retreat, with three hundred Forbidden Army soldiers guarding the place. Even General Han couldn’t approach without the master’s consent.

General Han’s face was troubled; several times he wanted to shout out loud to disturb Rongtian’s Master in retreat but forced himself to hold back.

The current court of Rongtian Domain is in utter chaos; if Rongtian’s Master does not emerge soon, the Rongtian Main City may face great upheaval.

One Forbidden Army guard, seeing General Han’s conflicted expression, couldn’t help but suggest: "General, you should go back for now. If His Majesty emerges, I will inform you immediately."

General Han nodded to the soldier: "Thank you."

After speaking, before General Han could make a move, a soldier came running: "General Han, a meeting at the Military Department has been called, please proceed immediately!"

"A meeting at the Military Department? Ha!" General Han sneered. The Military Department has long become a tool for family clans to eliminate dissidents. Why should he go there? To be used as a pawn?

After contemplating momentarily, General Han decided to go.

An hour later, General Han arrived at the Military Affairs Hall in the Rongtian Imperial City, a place for discussing major events and daily operations of the Military Department.

General Han was the last to arrive; within the expansive hall, the four holders of the military warrants had long gathered.

Scanning the people, General Han was surprised to realize that the original four Ministers of Military Affairs had been entirely replaced.

Replacing all four Ministers of Military Affairs at once is a significant event; how could it happen without the emperor’s consent?!

At this moment, fury rose in General Han’s heart, and he coldly addressed the four ministers: "You are defying the heavens, this is a grave crime!"

Upon hearing this, one minister cupped his hands towards General Han: "General Han, the previous ministers have fallen gravely ill and can no longer preside over decisions. We are temporarily appointed for the greater good of Rongtian Domain. Rest assured, once they recover, we will immediately withdraw and voluntarily ask for punishment upon His Majesty’s emergence."

Hearing their response, General Han huffed coldly and begrudgingly accepted the situation, ceasing further comment.

General Han knew well that his dissatisfaction could change nothing; although he was loyal to the Emperor, with Rongtian’s Master in retreat, his influence was limited to the Forbidden Army, and not even all of them. Most command of the Forbidden Army is tightly held by Rongtian’s Master. So even if General Han clashed with these ministers, it wouldn’t affect the families at all.

Thus, General Han saw no point in arguing further, at least outwardly, they were acting acceptably.

Once General Han was seated, another minister spoke: "Today’s gathering is to discuss matters regarding Photon City."

"Mr. Zhang stated it well; the Photon City Lord’s actions have indeed crossed a line. Even if the Western Battle Zone’s families behaved improperly, it should be for the Military Department to investigate and discipline by law, not Photon City arbitrarily employing personal punishment, even exterminating an entire city, committing such enormous sins!"

"I agree!" Another minister chimed in swiftly: "Photon City’s actions continue to severely disrupt the peace and stability within our Rongtian Domain. With Rongtian’s Master in retreat, it’s crucial to prioritize stability, preventing further chaos."

Listening to the ministers echoing each other, General Han was stunned, recalling how he once tirelessly persuaded the former ministers to stamp orders for Photon City troops to return, only to face evasive arguments and support for Photon City.

In a second attempt, General Han insisted again on stamping orders to require Photon City troops to retreat from the mass slaughter in the Western Battle Zone, yet the ministers deflected, refusing to agree.

This time, however, General Han noticed the replaced ministers seemed quite reasonable, with views aligning with his.

Thinking this through, General Han agreed: "Indeed, we must not tolerate Photon City’s chaos further; they must be ordered back, and upon His Majesty’s emergence, a final decision will be made!"

As for punishing Photon City, General Han refrained from speaking so; the reason is simple: Lu Hong, who killed Tianlang Emperor, was exceedingly formidable, and General Han didn’t want unnecessary enmity. Now he acted for the court’s behalf, sticking to business without personal vendetta.

"General Han makes a valid point; we must immediately command Photon City’s troops to return to their barracks, forbidden from proceeding further. As to the punishment, we shall leave it to His Majesty."

Thus, the Military Department speedily stamped five emblems for the command, granting it supreme imperial authority.

This news was quickly delivered to Lu Hong by the Ao Family and the Sky Family.

Lu Hong set aside the letter and instructed: "Bring the Young City Lord over!"

The soldier receiving the order quickly exited the tent.

Shortly, Qin Hong hurriedly arrived: "Master, you called for me?"

Lu Hong nodded, handing over the letter.

Upon reading the letter, Qin Hong’s brow furrowed: "Master, the Military Department has stamped five emblems, equating the orders to the supreme law of Rongtian’s Master. If our Photon City disobeys, it would be treason; what shall we do?!"

Qin Hong was troubled by the message; once the Military Department’s order is issued, they must comply or face rebellion accusations, leading to universal condemnation within Rongtian Domain, smearing Photon City’s reputation entirely.

Though the newly recruited soldiers remain steadfast in following, future recruitment would be impossible in Photon City. Even Qin Hong dared not defy the stamped military orders.

In response, Lu Hong calmly stated: "No worries, a gentleman’s revenge may wait ten years. I’ve entrusted the Divine Might Army to you, so everything depends on your decision."

After speaking, Lu Hong stood up and added: "I haven’t tested your skills for a while, come out and spar with me."

"Understood!"

Meanwhile, the news also reached the sixth branch of the Sky Family who fled the Rongtian Domain.

Upon receiving the intelligence, the Sixth Family Master slammed the table angrily: "These people have calculated well. Did we end up at a loss running? We cleared our court foundations while facing wilderness exile – First Master, your suitability as decision-maker is questionable; maybe it’s time we reselect among brothers."

At this, the First Branch’s Master coldly retorted to the Sixth Family Master: "Old Six, if you wish to survive, shut your mouth!"

"Ha, why? Having led the Sky Family to such a dire state, can’t we express it? You were scared by Photon City’s Lord killing Tianlang Emperor; if we hadn’t left Rongtian Domain, wouldn’t we be safe anyway?!"