Superpower Small Farmer

Chapter 2118 - 2077: Psychological Tactics

The House of the Emperor has no familial affection; an emperor will disregard the lives and happiness of his own flesh and blood for the sake of a great enterprise, so how could he care about a son-in-law, an Imperial Son-in-Law,

Upon hearing from the scouts that Wang Xiaoqiang had taken down the Snow Wolf Empire, killing the main commander Tangg Xiongshan and ten other generals, the Divine King was both shocked and furious. Moreover, Wang Xiaoqiang did not return to the capital with his army but instead wielded power in the Snow Wolf Empire, clearly betraying him,

For such a betrayal, the Nine Clans must be exterminated.

The Divine King immediately ordered an investigation into Wang Xiaoqiang.

After a thorough investigation, it was discovered that this fellow Wang Xiaoqiang wasn't originally from the Ancient Continent. He traversed through time from the Alien Domain and was able to survive on the Ancient Continent with the help of Ancient Demons, developing the situation to where it is today,

Knowing Wang Xiaoqiang's background, the Divine King was both angry and amazed, with a hint of appreciation,

Because for a little figure like him from the Alien Domain, without any influence or background, to actually make an Ancient Demon his subordinate and then become the Divine King's son-in-law, and now to betray him, wielding his own power, it's truly a feat, a great feat. If it were him, the Divine King himself, he might not accomplish it,

However, while the Divine King admires Wang Xiaoqiang, he would not spare him,

After all, in facing betrayal, if not punished, where would the Divine King's prestige be? What of the might of the nation? Where would his dignity lie?

Furthermore, Wang Xiaoqiang has millions of soldiers, all elite soldiers and generals, and he must reclaim them from Wang Xiaoqiang,

Hence, the mobilization to demand accountability is inevitable.

The day to campaign arrived, the remaining two hundred thousand soldiers in the Divine Kingdom gathered into formation, soaring into the sky, and advanced along with the Divine King towards the Snow Wolf Empire,

The Divine King's family travels in the Divine Pattern War Chariot.

The Divine Pattern War Chariot is enormous, akin to a castle, housing the mighty Divine Pattern Masters of the Divine Kingdom, several Great Generals, as well as some Guest Elders of the Divine King,

The Divine Pattern War Chariot flies behind the army; though it seems slow, it's actually fast. The Divine King just conducted a meeting with the Divine Pattern Masters, Great Generals, and Guest Elders,

During the meeting, they analyzed Wang Xiaoqiang's strength and force, laid out the battle plans, yet reached conclusions that weren't optimistic,

Because for a clever person like Wang Xiaoqiang, if he wasn't absolutely confident, he definitely wouldn't dare to betray, as that would be suicidal.

The generals advised the Divine King to devise a comprehensive strategy to subdue Wang Xiaoqiang's forces without battle, to tame him,

The Divine King berated the attendees a few times before returning to his quarters in frustration. The Divine Queen and Rouge greeted him, noticing his displeased face as if he had just vented his anger; they both dared not speak.

The Divine King sat down, drank a cup of wine, glanced at Rouge, and said, "Rouge, do you wish Wang Xiaoqiang to live or to die?"

Wang Xiaoqiang is Rouge's husband; naturally, she doesn't wish him dead. However, seeing her father's fervent anger, she dared not speak out of turn, she lowered her head and said, "If father wishes him dead, he cannot live. If father wishes him alive, he cannot die."

"Hahaha~~~~ Well answered. As expected of my daughter, flawless and water-tight," the Divine King laughed and then his expression turned cold, "Rouge, you really are becoming more like Wang Xiaoqiang after becoming his wife. He speaks just like this, flawless and watertight, thus deceiving me for so long. I made him Vanguard General, gave him so many soldiers, essentially making a wedding dress for him…"

Rouge discerned her father's words were of anger, not joy, and was frightened to her knees, saying, "Father, I...I..."

"You're not even honest with your father, proving there is a gap between us," the Divine King said coldly, "The more you do this, the less I intend to spare Wang Xiaoqiang."

The Divine Queen lifted her daughter, casting a sharp glance at her husband, "What are you doing? You're the Divine King, you can kill whoever you want, why bother asking the daughter..."

The Divine King sighed sorrowfully, saying, "I don't want it this way either, but Wang Xiaoqiang is truly infuriating. He actually dared betray me, nailing me on the cross of humiliation. If I don't kill him, I can't wash away this disgrace…"

The Divine Queen and Rouge lowered their heads in sorrow.

Rouge's face was mournful, tears slipped from the corner of her eye.

The Divine King glanced at his daughter, sighed in his heart, and said, "We were all deceived by him, Wang Xiaoqiang's little rascal can sure put on a show, too cunning, and too deceitful, plus he's ambitious; his heart is too big, he not only wants to escape my control, my gut tells me he wants to dominate the Ancient Continent…"

When hearing this, both the Divine Queen and Rouge lifted their heads, staring at the Divine King, their faces full of shock,

Could Wang Xiaoqiang's ambitions really be this grand?

"For someone as ambitious as him, why would he care about one woman, and how could he be bothered by sentiments of the heart and emotions for his children? So, Rouge, you needn't be saddened,"

The Divine King said, turning his gaze to Rouge, sighing, "In this battle, if I win, I must kill Wang Xiaoqiang; if Wang Xiaoqiang wins, he will surely kill me. But Rouge, I hope you won't rebel against Wang Xiaoqiang, align with him, you are his woman, he should not kill you…"

"And you too, wife," the Divine King's gaze turned to the Divine Queen, "Hope you align with Wang Xiaoqiang, survive if you can."

The Divine Queen sneered disdainfully, shaking her head, "You underestimate me; I am not one to crave life or fear death. I've been with you the whole way: you glory, I glory; you shame, I shame; you live, I live; you die, I die…"

"Ah, well said, I haven't spoiled you for nothing," said the Divine King.

The Divine Queen said, "Do you know why you cannot conquer and replace Empress Chi Yao as the ruler of the Ancient Continent?"

"Why?" The Divine King asked, puzzled.

"You know well in your heart, too caught up in sentimental attachments, too soft-hearted; one who achieves great things should not be bogged down by trivialities, nor be hindered by emotions," the Divine Queen said.

The Divine King earnestly replied, "Can I change?"

"Rivers and mountains may change, but nature is difficult," said the Divine Queen. "Character determines fate."

"No, it should be the fist," the Divine King persisted in disbelief.

...

Marching quickly, within less than two days, the Divine King's army was at the borders of the Snow Wolf Empire, at the gates of the nation. However, at the gates of the Snow Wolf Empire, there was no protection, no soldiers guarding outside; above the gate, in large characters, it said, "Welcome Divine King's arrival."

The soldiers saw the words, and they were collectively moved, with expressions of doubt on their faces. The generals were also shocked and puzzled.

At that moment, the gates of the Snow Wolf Empire swung open, behind the gates, two large groups of soldiers lined up on both sides, standing upright, and as the gates opened, they collectively knelt, loudly chanting, "Welcome Divine King's arrival."

In the Divine Pattern War Chariot, the generals discussed in astonishment,

"What play is Wang Xiaoqiang performing now?"

"It looks like he hasn't betrayed,"

"If it's not betrayal, why doesn't he personally come to greet?"

The Divine King gestured for silence, the generals stopped their discussion and gazed at the Divine King,

The Divine King sneered, "You must not be deceived by Wang Xiaoqiang. This kid is playing psychological warfare; his soldiers, his generals, are all mine, he is now trying to win the hearts of those soldiers and generals, understand?"

The generals did not understand. They remained puzzled.

The Divine King continued, "Wang Buqiang deliberately displays a welcoming stance, waits for me to act, anger those soldiers and generals, and then makes them defect from me."

The generals suddenly realized,

Currently, those soldiers and generals following Wang Xiaoqiang must be mentally torn, unsure whether to fight the Divine King with Wang Xiaoqiang or to help the Divine King against Wang Xiaoqiang. At this point, if the Divine King, in a rage, cuts down those soldiers and generals kneeling in welcome, it would surely chill their hearts, leading them to completely defect to Wang Xiaoqiang.

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