"Today, we will lead our armies to march on the Ice Snow Palace!"
"This battle must be a total victory, crushing the ten thousand demons of the East, unifying the Northern Continent, surveying the world, and seizing the opportunity of a million years!"
Huangfu Youyun’s four eyes opened simultaneously. The Eastern Desolation Continent was in turmoil. Although the outcome the Four-Eyed clan desired had been achieved, the Sword God Holy Land’s actions bore the distinct shadow of demons or barbarians.
These two top overlords placed unprecedented pressure on Huangfu Youyun. With an opportunity looming, he had to resolve the Ice Snow Palace now to consolidate his strength and contend for supremacy, aiming to obtain the core seed.
"We humbly obey the clan leader's command, may the Four-Eyed clan stand forever at the peak of Cang Yuan!"
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"General Qin, what are the thoughts of the Great Han Human Emperor? Will we continue to advance and capture the border pass, or will we go all out and annihilate the Xiling Imperial Dynasty?"
Before the border pass separating Fire Cloud Cave and Xiling Imperial Dynasty, an endless expanse of camps stretched out, with the fiery flags of the Qilin Legion fluttering in the void.
Within the command tent, Qin Qiong sat regally at the head of the table. Below him, the three generals of the Qilin Army sat on the left, while on the right sat Sikong Cheng, the second cave master of Fire Cloud Cave, and Ji Hongwen, in that order.
The Sword God Holy Land had attacked the Southern Sky Family and the Scarlet Night Imperial Dynasty. Xiling Imperial Dynasty had urgently dispatched a million-strong army to garrison the border pass, suffocating Fire Cloud Cave.
General Gan Yong of the Xiling Imperial Dynasty was deep within the West Sea Plain. The vast empire, apart from the top-tier Venerable Xiling the Great, had only one fifth-level Venerable, Gan Jinwen. Although Sikong Cheng was an eighth-level Venerable, Gan Jinwen commanded five hundred thousand Heavenly Martial soldiers whose formations were powerful enough to force Sikong Cheng into a defensive posture, preventing any offensive actions.
A fifth-level Venerable, wielding five hundred thousand Heavenly Martial soldiers, had managed to suppress Sikong Cheng’s million-strong army, preventing them from advancing an inch.
A few days ago, fifty thousand troops from the Great Han Dynasty’s Qilin Legion suddenly appeared near the border pass, splitting into two prongs and capturing numerous cities of the Xiling Imperial Dynasty, leaving the border pass completely isolated.
The Great Han Dynasty’s Qilin Legion was composed entirely of Heavenly Martial soldiers. This not only astonished Sikong Cheng, who had already marveled at the Great Han Dynasty’s profound heritage, but also left him in a daze, as if he were dreaming.
Fifty thousand Heavenly Martial soldiers – how many generations would it take to cultivate such heaven’s chosen?
With such a formidable army, the Great Han Dynasty would have no worries from the two realms!
After Sikong Cheng’s words, dozens of breaths passed in silence within the command tent. Qin Qiong, Yu Chigong, Cheng Yaojin, and Guo Xin sat with their eyes closed, their expressions serene.
Sikong Cheng and Ji Hongwen exchanged glances, feeling a touch of awkwardness. Ji Hongwen started to speak, but Sikong Cheng quickly stopped him, his expression grave, and shook his head.
Ji Hongwen looked at Qin Qiong, whose eyes were closed. Guo Xin, the strongest among the Great Han Dynasty’s Qilin Legion, was only a third-level Venerable. However, outside the command tent, fifty thousand Heavenly Martial soldiers exerted their suppressive force, and the Great Han Dynasty’s power obscured the void, making even the two of them hesitant to act rashly.
The Great Han was no longer the Great Han that needed to act cautiously against the Five Yangs. Its sharp fangs were, at present, sufficient to rival the Scarlet Night Imperial Dynasty.
"Scout of the Golden Rhinoceros Legion, reporting to General!"
After a moment, a soldier clad in the armor of the Golden Rhinoceros Legion entered the hall. "General, the commander is leading the Golden Rhinoceros Legion to sweep through the northern frontier of the Xiling Imperial Dynasty, awaiting your orders to capture the border pass. Then, both armies will advance to the Xiling Imperial Dynasty’s capital to destroy the Four-Eyed clan in one decisive battle!"
"What?"
Sikong Cheng hastily stood up, his eyes wide with disbelief. How could the Great Han Dynasty’s legion appear on the northern frontier of the Xiling Imperial Dynasty? Even traveling north from the border pass would take a considerable amount of time.
The Great Han Dynasty!
Sikong Cheng looked at the calm generals of the Qilin Legion. His heaving chest slowly calmed, and a hint of apprehension flickered in his eyes.
"Return and inform General Gao that this commander will immediately attack the border pass and rendezvous at the Xiling Imperial Dynasty’s capital!"
Qin Qiong opened his eyes, a trace of killing intent emanating from him, tinged with scarlet. The Xiling Imperial Dynasty’s main forces were bogged down in the West Sea Plain, and the empire was weak. This was the moment to deliver a fatal blow.
"Yes, General Qin!"
The Golden Rhinoceros scout bowed respectfully and turned to leave the command tent.
"Generals!"
Qin Qiong spoke, glancing at Sikong Cheng and Ji Hongwen. "The Golden Rhinoceros Legion has already occupied the northern frontier of the Xiling Imperial Dynasty. It is time for our army to quicken its pace and march north to crush the Xiling capital."
"Issue the commander's order!"
"Your subordinate awaits!"
Guo Xin, Yu Chigong, and Cheng Yaojin rose in unison, their primordial energy surging, and killing intent filling the air.
Startled, Sikong Cheng and Ji Hongwen instinctively stood up.
"We will conquer this perilous pass today!"
"And march north!"
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In the northern heartland of the Xiling Imperial Dynasty, Gao Changgong, leading the Golden Rhinoceros Legion, continued to push southwards. They were now only a thousand li away from the Xiling Imperial Dynasty’s capital.
"Commander, a secret letter from the Xiling Imperial Dynasty’s capital!"
Xie Hui produced a letter, the Chunyu Blade on his waist flashing with a chilling glint.
"What is it?"
Gao Changgong perused the documents from various cities. As he continued to sweep and expand his territory, Great Han officials, bearing the Human Emperor’s decree, arrived from Miaocang Road to consolidate popular support.
Conquering a city was easy; defending it was difficult!
Especially during the transition of power, some turbulence was inevitable!
"Commander, the Xiling Imperial Dynasty’s capital has been in a state of chaos in recent days. According to our spies, some Four-Eyed clan nobles, heaven’s chosen from myriad tribes, and powers with considerable backing have vanished without a trace!"
"Without a trace?"
Gao Changgong set down the official reports from various regions and looked at Xie Hui. "Gan Yong’s million-strong army is trapped in the West Sea Plain, and a million elite troops are holding the border pass in the south. At such a critical juncture, these nobles have disappeared?" Su Dan Novel Network
"Not only that!"
Xie Hui closed his letter, his brow furrowed. "Several extremely important teleportation arrays in the Xiling Imperial Dynasty have been destroyed. The central region of the Xiling Imperial Dynasty’s capital has descended into chaos."
"What do you think?"
Gao Changgong looked at Xie Hui.
"Xiling the Great has likely fled!"
Xie Hui met Gao Changgong’s gaze, his expression grave. "The Xiling Imperial Dynasty is a branch of the Four-Eyed clan from Heavenly God Mountain in the Northern Continent. In recent days, I have continuously reviewed the events of the Scarlet Night Imperial Dynasty, the Southern Sky Family, and the Xiling Imperial Dynasty joining forces against the Great Han."
"Through joint patrols and intelligence gathering by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, we discovered that Gan Cun, the Imperial Preceptor of the Xiling Imperial Dynasty, led a contingent of soldiers, also known as the Embroidered Uniform Guard, across a teleportation array to meet with the Southern Sky Family."
"Shortly before he entered the Southern Sky Family, Yuwen Yongyan of the Scarlet Night Imperial Dynasty also arrived at the Southern Sky Family."
"General Yan annihilated the Azure Dragon clan. For safety reasons, the Human Emperor ordered Yuan Tiangang to seal off the teleportation arrays. Yuwen Yongyan appearing at the Southern Sky Family is not surprising."
Gao Changgong nodded in response, but then, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes. He looked at Xie Hui’s profound gaze and said deeply, "You mean, the Xiling Imperial Dynasty!"