Drones hovered above Tianlong Daoist and Zhuge Lingjun, their cameras recording everything that had happened, simultaneously displayed in the Shenwang live stream.
Seeing Zhuge Lingjun repeatedly spitting blood, and finally closing his eyes with a smile, almost all the warriors watching the battle through the Shenwang live stream felt a pang of pain.
Reason told them that the elder, hailed as invincible in this era, had left this world after unleashing the final strike of his life.
The elder had burned his own life to protect this world!
This instantly washed away the excitement and joy from their faces, replacing it with sorrow.
Simultaneously, all over the world, warriors stood up in unison, solemnly saluting the elder in the screen, their expressions solemn, their eyes filled with reverence!
"Salute!"
In the front-line command center, Qi Wufu, his heart filled with grief and his eyes red, let out a low command.
Swish, swish, swish…
In an instant, including Jiang Wuming, everyone raised their right hands, clenched their fists over their hearts, and bid farewell to Zhuge Lingjun with the most sacred salute of the Warrior Department.
"Report to Marshal, I want to go to Everest!"
After the salute, Jiang Wuming lowered his arm, looked at Qi Wufu, and requested permission.
Go to Everest?
Upon hearing Jiang Wuming's words, everyone, including Qi Wufu, was stunned.
"Wuming, you cannot go."
Immediately, before Qi Wufu could speak, Li Rui said first.
Qi Wufu also came to his senses and nodded, "Wuming, Zhuge specifically instructed me not to let you go up, no matter what happens on Everest."
"Marshal, Chief of Staff, I know you don't want me to go up, both because you are worried about my safety and because you think I will be useless there."
Jiang Wuming's expression was calm. "If it's a battle, I indeed can't be of any help, but I can heal their wounds. I don't know the current situation of Grandpa Zhuge, but as long as he has a breath left, I am confident I can save him! Just like I made Aunt Xia youthful again at the East Sea Martial Academy!"
Huh?
Upon hearing this, Qi Wufu, Li Rui, and others immediately recalled how Xia Xueqin had instantly aged after over-expending her life and burning her primal true qi to perform the forbidden technique of the True Dragon Treasure Art during her first battle at the East Sea Martial Academy, and how she was eventually restored to youth by Jiang Wuming.
"Wuming, I know you have this ability, but..."
After a brief silence, Qi Wufu spoke again.
"Marshal, I know that my master, Master Zhuge, and even you all, want me to live. You don't want me to put myself in danger. But have you ever thought about the consequences if my master cannot kill those four half-step Heavenly God Realm powerhouses and the five-star War Gods given the current situation?"
Jiang Wuming interrupted Qi Wufu.
For this war on Everest, Qi Wufu and Li Rui had specifically made Jiang Wuming and Qin Xiaozhi members of the front-line combat command.
Jiang Wuming was well aware of the entire combat plan.
At this moment, the six major legions of the Warrior Department and people from various sects were guarding the east, south, and north sides of Everest. After the powerful combatants finished, the military would launch carpet bombing with fighter jets and then participate.
As for the west side of Everest, it was guarded by Sheng Lun @ Roman, the Hall Master of the War God Hall, and his men.
In this situation, if Tianlong Daoist could not kill the remaining four half-step Heavenly God Realm powerhouses and those five-star War Gods, the gap in strength between the enemy and us would be too vast, and Long Country, and even this world, would be doomed to defeat!
Qi Wufu, Li Rui, and others were also well aware of the combat plan.
They also understood what Jiang Wuming meant – there is no safety for a single egg under a toppled nest!
If it really came to that, Jiang Wuming would not be able to remain unscathed and would ultimately perish on the battlefield!
"Marshal, my mind is made up!"
Seeing that neither Qi Wufu nor Li Rui had responded, Jiang Wuming glanced at the two elders on the screen, spoke again, and then turned to leave.
"I'll go with you."
Qi Wufu could sense Jiang Wuming's determination and also thought that what Jiang Wuming said made sense. He not only agreed to Jiang Wuming's decision but also decided to accompany him.
"Old Li, I'll leave this to you."
Qi Wufu said, his figure flashed, and he darted out of the front-line command center. Then, he grabbed Jiang Wuming's shoulder and, taking Jiang Wuming with him, rushed towards the combat site below Everest.
On the platform below Everest, Tianlong Daoist gently placed Zhuge Lingjun's body down.
After unleashing the final strike of his life, Zhuge Lingjun's old illness erupted. His meridians ruptured, and his internal organs were shattered. It was only after witnessing Mu Canglong's death that he left the world in peace.
"Lord Mu is truly dead!"
"How could this happen?"
"Those two natives are only at the half-step Heavenly God Realm!"
"Even Lord Mu is dead, can we still conquer the native world?!"
At the same time, the 100,000 soldiers from outside the territory clearly saw everything on the platform. They accepted the cruel reality of Mu Canglong being killed, and various exclamations continued.
Panic instantly spread among the foreign army ranks!
Even the elders of the four great families from outside the territory and the five-star War Gods behind them were somewhat panicked!
Although they all saw that Zhuge Lingjun was dead, and also saw that Tianlong Daoist was injured, they had no confidence in killing Tianlong Daoist. Instead, they were worried that Tianlong Daoist would sweep them away, just as he had shown in the battle at the East Sea Martial Academy!
In their fear, they did not act rashly, nor did they speak to stabilize the morale of the troops. They just stared intently at Tianlong Daoist.
Under their gaze, Tianlong Daoist slowly stood up after putting down Zhuge Lingjun's body.
"Pfft—"
As soon as Tianlong Daoist stood up, his body trembled violently, and he spurted out a mouthful of blood mist. His face became even paler, with barely any trace of color left. His steps were unsteady, and his thin body swayed precariously, as if he would be blown down by the mountain wind at any moment.
"His injuries look very serious!"
The elder of the Xi family spoke when he saw Tianlong Daoist spitting blood.
"With such severe injuries, his combat power will be greatly reduced, and he may not even be able to continue fighting!"
"Without further ado, let's seize this opportunity to take action and completely eliminate him!"
"To be safe, all four of us will attack together!"
The elders of the other three great families from outside the territory also spoke.
They all saw that Tianlong Daoist was seriously injured and decided to act.
"Silence!"
After the elders of the four great families from outside the territory reached a consensus, the elder of the Xi family let out a low shout. The sound echoed through the sky above Everest, drowning out the panicked voices of the foreign army.
In an instant, the 100,000 soldiers of the foreign army fell silent, turning their attention to the location of the elders of the four great families from outside the territory, awaiting instructions.
"Lord Mu's death just now was an accident! Do not panic. Next, the four of us will join forces to kill that native and avenge Lord Mu!"
The elder of the Xi family spoke again, stabilizing the morale of the troops. "At that time, according to the war plan, we will flatten this native world!"
"Kill the native!"
"Avenge Lord Mu!"
"Flatten the native world!!"
The elder of the Xi family's words dispelled the panic in the hearts of the 100,000 soldiers from outside the territory, ignited their hatred and killing intent, and they roared with menacing killing intent.
Their roars echoed through the sky above Everest and were also transmitted to the Shenwang live stream.
Ultimately, it's still not enough?
Hearing the killing intent-filled roars of the foreign army and seeing Tianlong Daoist's precarious appearance in the screen, the warriors all over the world were once again filled with desolation and even despair. Their emotions had been a rollercoaster.
"Marshal, hurry!"
At the same time, Jiang Wuming also heard the roars of the foreign enemy troops and knew that a new battle was about to begin. He immediately urged Qi Wufu.
Qi Wufu remained silent, exerting his speed to the maximum, and darted towards Everest.
"Pfft—"
On the platform below Everest, Tianlong Daoist spat out another mouthful of blood, then bent over, as if he had lost the strength to even stand.
"Attack!"
At this moment, the elder of the Xi family let out a low shout and took the lead, rushing towards Tianlong Daoist.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The elders of the other three great families from outside the territory also flashed out in unison.
They intended to join forces and completely kill the severely injured Tianlong Daoist!