A golden silhouette unleashed a punch, and a million sword cultivators of the Sword Clan found the ground beneath them cracking with dense, crisscrossing fissures.
Countless sword cultivators' bodies were torn asunder, and streams of blood sprayed into the void. In the highest heavens, the blood-red giant sword's might was greatly diminished.
"Good, good, good!"
"If you refuse the path to survival, then do not blame this Venerable for showing no old affection!"
"Clang!"
The giant sword traversed the sky and once again struck the golden silhouette. With a single slash, numerous blood-red hues scattered from the golden silhouette.
Nan Tian Guan Yu's chest was torn open, his beating heart weakly supporting his broken body.
The golden silhouette shattered. Jian Dong, wielding his long sword, made a gesture, and the great formation dissipated. He took a step forward, his long sword carrying a dazzling cold light, its power like a meteor, descending into the human army.
The earth shook violently, and the blood flowing on the plain splashed outward. A dense, bloody aura stained the void crimson.
Jian Fei Yu followed closely. By this point, both sides were mostly depleted. His Yuan Li was no longer sufficient to condense a great formation. Forcing the use of the formation would inevitably lead to the infinite exhaustion of his primordial spirit and physical body.
Jian Fei Yu gripped his cold blade, and his tightly closed eye suddenly snapped open, covered by darkness, with only a sliver of sword energy flowing slowly.
As the long sword descended, numerous humans, filled with unwillingness, fell onto the cold earth.
"Blood battle without end!"
Nan Tian Guan Yu, crawling out of the river of blood, raised his iron fist and charged into the Sword Clan army. The two sides clashed fiercely, with malevolent energy swirling and rolling mist of blood surging in the void.
...
Within a city in the western border of the Chi Ye Imperial Dynasty, the Vermillion Bird Legion, led by Zhang Liao, traversed the void through the Mi Cang Path and descended here.
Jian Xi, the great elder of the Sword Clan, leading a million sword cultivators, was stationed at San Yuan Pass, staring intently at Emperor Chi Ye.
With the enemy army pressing in, the ancestor of the Chi Ye Imperial Dynasty emerged from seclusion and gradually gathered the armies from various cities, converging towards the capital. The Vermillion Bird Legion descended here, annexing dozens of cities.
"Generals, if we can occupy the thirty-four cities in the northwestern region, we can connect to the Zhong Yuan Realm. Which general is willing to lead troops to attack?"
Zhang Liao stood up, his expression calm as he looked at the generals. Beside him, Chen Gong bent over, examining the defensive deployment of the Chi Ye Imperial Dynasty's cities.
"Commander, this subordinate is willing to go!"
Xu Huang was the first to rise. Beside him, Deputy Generals Gao Shun and Xu Chu looked eagerly at Zhang Liao. Sudán Novels.
"Good!"
Zhang Liao laughed heartily. "First Army of the Vermillion Bird Legion, heed my order!"
"This subordinate is here!"
Xu Huang, Gao Shun, and Xu Chu stepped forward simultaneously, bowed, and saluted.
"The First Army of the Vermillion Bird Legion is hereby ordered to lead its troops and advance northwest, occupying the northwestern region and its thirty-four cities, thereby opening the connection between the Southern Chi Realm and the Zhong Yuan Realm, and completing the frontier blockade of the Fire Cloud Cave in the Myriad Beasts Realm."
The Grand Han's several legions marched out of the country. Where these legions descended and how they marched and attacked had already been meticulously planned by the Military Council.
As for the blockade of the Fire Cloud Cave, it was also a strategic decision made after much deliberation.
One must guard against others. Although the Fire Cloud Cave was currently on friendly terms with the Grand Han and willing to advance and retreat with it, the unification of the Eastern Barrens and its integration into the Grand Han was the Grand Han's national policy.
During the offensive of the several legions, completing the frontier blockade of the Fire Cloud Cave was also a strategic maneuver, deploying troops to the border to pressure the Fire Cloud Cave and achieve a peaceful annexation.
"Lu Kang!"
Zhang Liao's gaze fell upon the stern-faced Lu Kang.
"This subordinate is here!"
Lu Kang immediately stood up and cupped his fists in salute to Zhang Liao.
"It is decreed that the Third Army of the Vermillion Bird Legion is hereby ordered to lead its troops and advance southwest, occupying the southwestern region and its forty-two cities. The army will advance directly into the Southern Great Sea, successfully completing the complete frontier blockade of the Fire Cloud Cave in the Myriad Beasts Realm."
"This subordinate obeys the order!"
Lu Kang and the Gan Ning and Zhou Tai behind him cupped their fists and accepted the command.
At this moment, Chen Gong looked up and said to the generals in the hall, "After your two armies have occupied all the western cities, immediately advance towards the capital of the Chi Ye Imperial Dynasty."
"Emperor Chi Ye, leading the elite forces of the Chi Ye Imperial Dynasty, is confronting Jian Xi who is guarding San Yuan Pass. Currently, the capital of the Chi Ye Imperial Dynasty, although guarded by the ancestor of the Chi Ye Imperial Dynasty and a million troops drawn from various regions."
"However, they are no match for us!"
"The Azure Dragon Legion has descended to the east of the Chi Ye Imperial Dynasty, with the aim of eliminating Jian Yong's army entrenched in the east and further weakening the Chi Ye Imperial Dynasty's destiny. Now, according to the agreed-upon time, the eastern frontier should have fallen into the hands of our Grand Han."
"Our Grand Han's dispatch of troops has surely alerted the Chi Ye Imperial Dynasty and the Sword God Sacred Land. This battle must be fought and won swiftly, and the western frontier fully conquered."
"The three armies will converge eastward and meet with the Azure Dragon Legion at the capital of the Chi Ye Imperial Dynasty!"
"This battle shall be the end of Chi Ye!"
"We respectfully obey the strategist's orders!"
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"Grand Han Dynasty?"
In front of San Yuan Pass in the northern part of the Chi Ye Imperial Dynasty, Emperor Chi Ye coldly looked at the military report in his hand.
"The Grand Han Dynasty actually possesses such formidable soldiers. Even Jian Yong's five hundred thousand Heavenly Martial Sword Cultivators have been defeated by this Grand Han Azure Dragon Legion."
"Heavenly Martial Army?"
"Your Majesty, this..."
Chunyu Xing asked doubtfully, "Your Majesty, this Grand Han Dynasty has only just unified the Savage Realm. How can they possibly forge a Heavenly Martial Army?"
"Hmph!"
"I!"
"And all these forces in the Eastern Barrens have probably underestimated the Grand Han Dynasty. Since the turmoil in the Eastern Barrens began, the Grand Han has watched coldly, not intervening. As a result, I let my ancestor withdraw troops from various cities."
"I never expected, never expected that when this Grand Han made its move, it would seize over a hundred of my Chi Ye Imperial Dynasty's cities."
"Your Majesty, urgent military report from the west!"
At this moment, a general outside the hall respectfully reported.
"Present it!"
Emperor Chi Ye's face darkened. He picked up the military report, unfolded it, and was immediately enraged. "Grand Han Dynasty!"
"Yang Hao, you rascal, you are very good, very good!"
"Your Majesty!"
Chunyu Xing quickly took the military report and looked at it, becoming flustered. "Your Majesty, this... this western frontier, this western frontier!"
"Human race, Grand Han Dynasty, Sword God Sacred Land!"
Emperor Chi Ye's voice became hoarse. He stared at Chunyu Xing. "Issue an order! The entire army is to withdraw and defend the capital!"
"Your Majesty!"
Chunyu Xing looked up, his expression dazed. The eastern frontier had completely fallen, and the western frontier had seen the emergence of the Grand Han's Vermillion Bird Legion, also comprised entirely of Heavenly Martial troops. These two armies were converging, unfavorable to the Imperial Dynasty. No, it was a three-way convergence, with Jian Xi at San Yuan Pass as well.
"Retreating to the capital still offers a glimmer of hope!"
Emperor Chi Ye looked towards San Yuan Pass and smiled coldly. "Chunyu Xing, inform the entire army to break camp immediately and gradually retreat westward. Pass through Feng Yuan Path, endure Chi Di Pass, and stop at this pass for three days. Then, under the cover of night, continue eastward to retreat to the capital!"