Of course, the Ashi Liren could also seek aid from the Dongli Kingdom.
The Dongli Kingdom commands over a million soldiers, but unless these troops could fly here, they would have to pass through the Flame Empire, which is simply an impossibility.
Moreover, the King of Dongli might come in person to save his disciple and even miss his own son's wedding.
However, he cannot mobilize even a single soldier to save Rou Ran City.
As the ruler of a nation, one must clearly differentiate between public and private matters.
Therefore, the only one who could possibly save Rou Ran City now is Prince Zili.
He has secured the loyalty of all the nobles and lords of the Rage Wave Kingdom, commanding an army of more than a million, easily capable of rescuing Rou Ran City.
He did not disappoint, putting forth extremely harsh demands. Ashi Liren must resign her position as City Lord and marry him as a secondary consort.
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