Chapter 333: Revised: Chapter 318: Duel Challenge
Yanyue is coming on strong, with its national power already comparable to Tai Long. Now, with the Dark Holy Banquet as its backing, its confidence is full, and its national strength has surged, causing Tai Long to suffer defeat after defeat.
Of the more than ten thousand star domains controlled by Tai Long, nearly half have been conquered by Yanyue in just a few months!
"Sovereign, there are also six large star domains under me that have been plundered by Yanyue."
"Sovereign, under my jurisdiction, eight small star domains have fallen, and four large star domains are barely holding on."
"Sovereign, more than half of my army under my command has been damaged, with no power to continue defending the three large star domains."
"Sovereign..."
One bad news after another came from the ministers below. The remaining half of Tai Long’s star domain territory is also continuously shrinking. At this speed, Tai Long will sooner or later be entirely devoured by Yanyue!
The Sovereign of Tai Long waved his hand, interrupting the reports of the ministers below.
In the great hall, a silence ensued. All eyes were fixed on the Sovereign of Tai Long. The Tai Long Cosmic Country was already at the critical moment of life and death, and every decision was of great importance. One wrong step could lead to complete failure.
"Yin Gu, have you contacted other Great Cosmic Countries?" the Sovereign of Tai Long turned his head and asked Marshal Yin Gu, who stood upright to the side.
This was just an energy incarnation of Marshal Yin Gu. His true form was busily engaged on the battlefield, commanding and participating in the war.
The energy incarnation of Yin Gu shook his head: "The nearby Great Cosmic Countries all claim to be under various degrees of attack and cannot protect themselves, so they are unwilling to send troops to help us."
Upon hearing this, the Sovereign of Tai Long remained silent.
Back when Wang Xu obtained the first place in the qualification battle, the surrounding Great Cosmic Countries came to pay homage and congratulations, honoring Tai Long as the central leader. However, now that war has befallen, everyone chooses to take care of their own safety, unwilling to lend a helping hand.
As for the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion, they can barely protect themselves, let alone assist the vassal Cosmic Country.
"How is the battle going? How much military power do we have left in Tai Long?" the Sovereign of Tai Long asked.
Marshal Yin Gu pondered for a moment and said:
"Tai Long now has less than two thousand Mixed Universe Realm martial artists remaining."
"Less than fifty thousand White Hole Level martial artists."
"Only six hundred thousand Black Hole Level martial artists are left."
"The remaining classes of martial artists cannot participate in the war, and the overall national strength is less than one-third of what it used to be."
When the report was given, the great hall became even quieter.
The war had only been raging for a few months, yet Tai Long had suffered losses of this magnitude, and even among the eight National Guardian Celestial God Realm figures, two had fallen in battle, leaving only six struggling to hold on.
"How is the situation with Yanyue?" The Sovereign of Tai Long asked calmly, unmoved.
"According to the current intelligence, Yanyue has three thousand Mixed Universe Realm martial artists, eighty thousand White Hole Level martial artists, and one hundred and twenty thousand Black Hole Level martial artists."
The disparity in the numbers clearly indicated the situation.
Inside the Tai Long Palace, silence prevailed, and no one spoke. Everyone was lost in thought about the future.
"Father!"
"Father!"
At the great hall’s entrance, two graceful figures hurriedly arrived. They were none other than Princess Bing Xun and Princess Bing Qing.
For the sake of Tai Long, both Princess Bing Xun and Princess Bing Qing were participating in the war, clad in Cold Light Iron Armor. Their eyes exuded an unspoken murderous aura; they were no longer the once fragile princesses.
"Your humble servant pays respects to the Sovereign!"
Following behind them were Ba Donghe and Su Long. Both of them had achieved the Mixed Universe Realm and were ordered by the Sovereign of Tai Long to guard the two princesses and ensure their safety.
Seeing the two princesses, the Sovereign of Tai Long’s furrowed brows slightly relaxed. The pressure brought on by the war was immense, and the only thing that could ease his mind, even if just a little, were the elegance and charm of these two lovely princesses.
"Father, you don’t have to be too worried. I just won a battle, driving away the army of the Yanyue Cosmic Country. I believe that as long as Tai Long remains united, we will not lose to those bastards of Yanyue!" Princess Bing Qing, more mature than before, had grown significantly from her wartime experiences, and her gaze was filled with determination and resilience.
Winning a battle could be a commendable accomplishment if it were before the outbreak of this cosmic war. However, now, battles are everywhere, with the flames of war engulfing the entire Cosmic Country, and one battle cannot represent much.
"Father, as the saying goes, the cart will find its way around the hill. You don’t have to worry too much!" Princess Bing Xun comforted him.
The Sovereign of Tai Long rarely showed a trace of a smile and nodded gently.
"Sovereign, a messenger from Yanyue brought some news." At this moment, the energy incarnation of Yin Gu turned his head and suddenly spoke.
At these words, all eyes immediately focused on him.
"Speak," said the Sovereign of Tai Long.
"In three days, Yanyue Zhe, the Sovereign of Yanyue, has invited you for the final battle in the Siqi Star Domain. One battle to decide victory or defeat."
The news caused the ministers in the hall to look at each other in dismay. This was Yanyue’s final ultimatum!
With Yanyue’s current attack speed, within a few years, they could reach Tai Long’s main star and surround the Tai Long Palace with their army.
However, doing so would provoke Tai Long to fight desperately. Even if Yanyue were to win in the end, it would suffer significant losses in national power.
The final battle aims to crush Tai Long in one swift strike, minimizing losses and saving time.
With this ultimatum, even if Tai Long wants to refuse, there might be no time for that. If they fight, the outcome is predictable; if they don’t, the morale of Tai Long’s troops will plummet, speeding up their defeat.
This strategy of killing two birds with one stone, used at this moment, strikes at Tai Long’s fatal point, leaving them with no way out!
"Accept it, in three days, Tai Long will fight!" The Sovereign of Tai Long waved his sleeve, and Marshal Yin Gu nodded to pass on the decree.
The crowd below erupted in an uproar, but none of the ministers came forward to dissuade the Sovereign of Tai Long. The moment they heard the news, they already understood Yanyue Zhe’s intentions; since there was no path to survival, they might as well fight to the death!
"Father," Princess Bing Xun and Princess Bing Qing expressed their worries.
"This is a war involving the entire cosmos, no one can escape it. Yanyue has already received support from the Dark Holy Banquet. If we continue to hold on, we won’t last much longer. It’s better to have this final battle, perhaps there might still be a glimmer of hope."
Battlefields are never predetermined; the tide often turns in an instant. Currently, Tai Long’s national power hasn’t reached its lowest point, and there is still a slim chance of survival. But if Tai Long’s power falls to the bottom, there will be no chance left at all.
"Relay my order; all Tai Long soldiers are to gather. Three days later, the battle in the Siqi Star Domain!"
"Yes!" the crowd responded.
......
At the fringes of the Tai Long Cosmic Country, in the Wofei Star Domain.
At this moment, no longer are Tai Long’s Cosmic Martial Artists coming and going, but an army of Cosmic Martial Artists from Yanyue. The Wofei Star Domain is the first one Yanyue captured. After several months of transformation, it has completely become the territory of the Yanyue Cosmic Country.
In the bustling main city of Wofei, the Space-Time Teleportation Platform suddenly lit up. The managers on either side did not pay attention. This place had already become a part of the Yanyue Cosmic Country, and all who came and went were Yanyue’s people, so there was no need to care.
"Huh?"
Three figures emerged on the Space-Time Teleportation Platform, instantly drawing the attention of the surrounding Cosmic Martial Artists.
They sensed a surging and majestic life force, discerning that the newcomer’s identity was absolutely extraordinary.
"I say, young one, with all this shape-shifting and concealing aura, what need have I for disguise?" Lei Fan said with displeasure. "If anyone disagrees, I’ll just swallow them up. Why so much trouble!"
"Senior Lei Fan, now that the cosmic war has erupted, the entire cosmos is caught up in it. Endless slaughter will only attract more powerful adversaries. Your strength is immense, but it’s not formidable enough to contend with the Dark Holy Banquet, is it?" Wang Xu ignored the surrounding gazes, stepping out onto the city’s streets.
"Indeed, Senior Lei Fan, I’ve noticed that the Cosmic Martial Artists in this star domain are quite different. They are no longer the original Tai Long’s warriors. It’s likely that this star domain has already been conquered by another Cosmic Country," Lu Chen said.
Lei Fan had to admit that his power was still not enough to challenge the Dark Holy Banquet. If the Dark Holy Banquet took notice of him, he would have to flee back to the Wu Meng Sacred Cosmos once again.
Despite suppressing their auras and appearing only at the Invincible White Hole Level, the trio still attracted the attention of many Cosmic Martial Artists.
The three of them entered a tea house, sitting by the window, enjoying their meal while releasing their spiritual consciousness to gather information.
The tea house was a mix of dragons and fish, a gathering place for travelers. Wang Xu had only listened for a moment before his face grew increasingly grim.
Yanyue has allied with the Dark Holy Banquet... using its power to breach Tai Long... occupying two-thirds of Tai Long’s territories... Tai Long is in grave danger...
Curse the Yanyue Cosmic Country, openly colluding with the Dark Holy Banquet!
"What’s so interesting about wars between Great Cosmic Countries? All this talk about Yanyue and Tai Long is ultimately beneath my concern... Wait, what?" Lei Fan listened idly until his eyes lit up suddenly. "In three days, the two Cosmic Countries will have a showdown? Their final battle?"
At last, Lei Fan was intrigued.
The final battle between two Cosmic Countries would surely exhaust all national powers, with all strong entities participating in battle, fighting to the death for victory... Such a congregation of powerhouses is a rare blood feast!
For Lei Fan, who could enhance his power by devouring flesh and blood, even if these Cosmic Martial Artists were insignificant small fry, the two Sovereigns were undoubtedly Hundred Generations Celestial Gods, whose blood and flesh would surely be exquisite!
"The Yanyue Cosmic Country is forcing Tai Long Cosmic Country into a corner," Brother Lu Chen also heard the news and, combining various pieces of information, deduced the conclusion.
Bam!
Wang Xu slapped the table, causing the entire tea house to collapse and shatter instantly, with surrounding Yanyue Cosmic Martial Artists struck and spitting blood as they retreated in panic.
Wang Xu’s eyes flickered, a hint of murderous intent flashing: "Yanyue colluding with the Dark Holy Banquet, aiming to annihilate Tai Long... they’ve violated all my taboos. I will show no mercy to any of them!"
"Come, let’s head to the Siqi Star Domain and give them a true ’final battle’!" (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit to cast your recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on .)