The immense temptation of the "Great Xin Imperial Throne" pushed the princes' potential to their limits.
They roared, vowing not to cease until all "Rebel Army" forces were annihilated.
Among them, "Wang Asi," "Wang Aba," and "Wang Shisan," in their extreme excitement, actually broke through, successfully advancing to the "Spirit Severing Realm."
With this, the "Imperial Court Army" besieging the "Rebel Army" gained nine new "Spirit Severing Patriarchs."
These nine "Spirit Severing cultivators," though newly entered into the "Spirit Severing Realm," having only just generated their first wisp of "divine念之力" and still appearing very green, were nevertheless "Spirit Severing cultivators!"
The might of a "Spirit Severing Patriarch" was terrifyingly immense!
The "Rebel Army" finally began to suffer significant casualties.
They could not withstand the assaults of the "Spirit Severing cultivators," and many "Rebel Army cultivators" were slain.
Several "Rebel Army cities" were encircled, on the verge of falling.
Were it not for the "temples dedicated to deities" constructed within these "Rebel Army cities," and the "Seventy-two Chaos True Demons" acting as "protectors" during the most critical moments, unleashing their formidable power to repel waves of attacks, these "Rebel Army cities" would have long since been breached!
Even so, those encircled "Rebel Army cities" were tottering precariously, threatening to collapse at any moment.
"Binglin City."
This was a "Rebel Army city" deeply mired in a siege.
The great battle had raged for several months.
During these months, the "Rebel Army" had been relentlessly suppressed by the "Imperial Court Army."
Now, a significant portion of "Binglin City's" walls had crumbled, its "defensive formations" on the battlements had been blasted apart, and the "Rebel Army" within had long since reached their limit.
At the end of their tether!
They could not hold on any longer!
"Binglin City" truly could not hold on any longer!
In the distance, within the Imperial Court Army's encampment.
Under the protective escort of his generals, "Wang Asi" surveyed the battlefield with a triumphant air.
"Heh, Binglin City will surely fall today!"
As he spoke these words, divine light blazed from "Wang Asi's" eyes, brimming with absolute confidence.
He was now a powerful "Spirit Severing cultivator."
On the battlefield, he was virtually invincible!
He decided that he would personally enter the fray and single-handedly break through "Binglin City!"
Hahaha...
The thought of conquering "Binglin City" filled "Wang Asi" with elation, his face splitting into a joyous grin!
This was no mere "city!"
It must be understood that ever since the "Rebel Army" launched its full-scale counteroffensive, the Imperial Court had been in a state of continuous retreat, losing everything.
For so long, the Imperial Court had been losing cities and territory, never having recaptured a single city from the "Rebel Army's" grasp.
Today, he, "Wang Asi," would reclaim the first "city" from the "Rebel Army's" possession.
This was an epoch-making event!
It signified that he, "Wang Asi," was the chosen one, destined to defeat his brothers and become the "Emperor of the Great Xin Dynasty!"
Lost in such pleasant thoughts, "Wang Asi" could not help but let a smile of pure bliss spread across his lips.
This time, "Wang Gebi" had dispatched all his sons to the front lines, and they had spontaneously formed nine teams.
"Wang Asi" had become the leader of one team.
"Wang Aba" had become the leader of another team.
"Wang Shisan" had become the leader of a third team.
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Nine Dragons Vie for the Throne!
The nine teams represented the forces of the nine princes with the greatest hope of becoming the "Emperor of the Great Xin Dynasty."
This expedition, ostensibly an "anti-bandit campaign," was in reality a "Nine Dragons Vie for the Throne," a competition among the nine princes.
"Wang Asi" aimed to take the lead, crushing all his brothers underfoot.
Just as "Wang Asi" was basking in his self-satisfaction, a general rushed over and reported to him.
"Bad news, Fourth Master! Scouts have sent urgent intelligence: Eighth Master is progressing at lightning speed, and they are about to break through Iron Wall City, claiming the first victory!"
Upon hearing this, everyone around turned pale.
Eighth Master's speed was astonishing!
"Wang Asi's" expression grew even more grim.
How could his seemingly assured victory be snatched away by Eighth Brother?
This was intolerable!
Such a situation was absolutely unacceptable!
"Wang Asi" roared, "Generals, heed my command! Follow me as we assault and take Binglin City!"
Saying this, "Wang Asi" led the charge, transforming into a streak of light, hurtling towards "Binglin City."
Spurred by the recent news, "Wang Asi" unleashed his full combat power, his true essence surging like a tide. He was like a ferocious dragon emerging from the sea, fierce, overbearing, and utterly indomitable!
As "Wang Asi" ascended above "Binglin City."
He clearly saw the expressions of terror and shock on the faces of the "Rebel Army soldiers" below.
"Enemy attack, enemy attack!"
The "Rebel Army soldiers" scattered in panic, some letting out ear-splitting screams.
Fear spread throughout the entire city.
A bunch of cowards, incapable of putting up a fight!
A triumphant smile spread across "Wang Asi's" face.
In his eyes, "Binglin City" was within his grasp.
The "Rebel Army" within the city was no match for him!
*Swish!*
A beam of spiritual light ascended.
A "Rebel Army general" with a severed arm gritted his teeth and forcibly activated "Binglin City's" final "defensive formation."
The "Rebel Army general," his face contorted with rage, roared at "Wang Asi."
"You lackey of the Imperial Court, come if you dare! This grandfather fears you not!"
Seeking death!
"Wang Asi" glanced at the tattered, dilapidated "spiritual light formation" with even greater disdain in his eyes.
He leaped forward.
Without even employing any divine abilities, he simply relied on his own activated "protective spiritual light" and crashed directly into the "spiritual light formation."
The "spiritual light formation" flickered three times before shattering like a soap bubble!
Immediately, the vast "Binglin City," like a completely undefended "maiden," lay exposed directly beneath "Wang Asi."
Upon witnessing this, the "one-armed Rebel Army general" was filled with despair. A crystal tear rolled down his cheek, and he collapsed to the ground.
A cruel smile appeared on "Wang Asi's" face.
Is this despair?
Hehehe...
I shall let you experience what true "despair" is!
"Wang Asi" transformed into a streak of light and lunged fiercely towards the "one-armed Rebel Army general."
Extending his palm, "Wang Asi" grabbed the "one-armed Rebel Army general" by the throat as if plucking a chick, intending to extract his soul and refine it with阴火...
However, the instant "Wang Asi's" palm made contact with the "one-armed Rebel Army general's" throat, a dire warning surged within him!
Danger! Retreat quickly!
This "sense of foreboding" came with overwhelming intensity. "Wang Asi" instinctively attempted to retreat.
At this moment, a sinister smile appeared on the face of the "one-armed Rebel Army general" before him...