"The Supreme Hall returns to the world, a million years of waiting, all for today's achievement!"
"Tian Yi, gather all the Demon Lords, and in one month, activate the four giant teleportation arrays in the Northern Domain Continent to attack Mount Tian Shen!"
Deep within the Demon Cloud Palace in the Western Domain, the Demon Ancestor gazed at the gradually darkening sunlight in the void. The flow of vital energy had depleted, and the Cang Yuan World no longer possessed its former vitality. After a moment of contemplation, he lowered his head and looked at the core seed of the continent in his hand.
"Old Ancestor, what about the Southern Domain's Nan Man and the Eastern Wasteland's Da Han...?"
Demon Lord Tian Yi's face was grave. All the arrangements made on the Eastern Wasteland Continent had been shattered by the Da Han Imperial Dynasty. Even the teleportation arrays established just a few months prior were immediately demolished after Da Han was promoted to an Imperial Dynasty. For the army to march into the Eastern Wasteland, the cost would at least double.
"The Southern Domain's Nan Man, hmph, there's no hurry for that matter. With this old man guarding the Western Domain, I doubt the barbarians would dare to act rashly. If our demon race attacks the Northern Domain, Nan Man will inevitably have to conserve its strength. For this, there is only one path to take!"
"The Eastern Wasteland's Da Han Imperial Dynasty!" Tian Yi Demon Lord's eyes widened in shock, then filled with surprise.
"Indeed!"
The Demon Ancestor looked at Tian Yi Demon Lord, whom he had personally nurtured, and nodded in satisfaction. If he could successfully ascend to the Supreme Hall, Tian Yi would be the next Demon Ancestor.
"Let the Nan Man and the Eastern Wasteland Continent wear each other down first. When two tigers fight, one will be injured. At that time, our demon race will mobilize its army and descend, sweeping across Cang Yuan, collecting the core seeds of the four continents, and entering the Supreme Hall!"
A divine light flashed in the Demon Ancestor's eyes, and he suddenly roared.
"As you command, Old Ancestor!"
Tian Yi Demon Lord's eyes blazed with fanaticism. Once the Demon Ancestor ascended to the Supreme Hall, he would be the next overlord of Cang Yuan!
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In mid-October of the sixth year of the Da Han Imperial Dynasty, eight Demon Lords of the Western Domain, leading two million Heavenly Martial Army soldiers, descended upon the Northern Domain Continent through a giant teleportation array. Each of the eight Demon Lords led their subordinate troops and divided their forces for a surprise attack. Mount Tian Shen was thrown into chaos, and defensive opportunities were lost one after another.
Large tracts of land fell. Within a month, one-third of the Northern Domain Continent was occupied by the demon race.
By the end of November in the sixth year of the Da Han Imperial Dynasty, the Four-Eyed Tribe of Mount Tian Shen, with two top Venerables, Huangfu Yuze and Qian Xingsheng, as generals, led a million Heavenly Martial Army soldiers to garrison the vital southern pass of the Northern Domain Continent—Phoenix Eye Pass—to resist the demon race from the south.
In early December of the sixth year, led by Demon Lord Xin Yin, the demon race assembled seven Demon Lords and a million-strong army. They launched a surprise attack under the cover of night. The two sides fought a bloody battle, the sky and earth turning dark. The land, already cracked due to the depletion of vital energy, further fractured after days of fierce fighting at Phoenix Eye Pass, with ravines of unfathomable depth appearing.
Demon Lord Xin Yin alone fought fiercely against Huangfu Yuze and Qian Xingsheng. The three of them battled across a thousand miles, resulting in the deaths of the two top Venerables, Huangfu Yuze and Qian Xingsheng, and the disappearance of Demon Lord Xin Yin.
The demon race, at the heavy cost of five Demon Lords and five hundred thousand demon soldiers lost, captured the crucial pass in one battle, annihilating the million-strong army of the Four-Eyed Tribe in the Northern Domain Continent, and the southern part of the Northern Domain Continent completely fell.
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Southern Domain of the Cang Yuan World.
"Barbarian Emperor, urgent report from the Northern Domain!"
In front of a thatched hut in the capital of the Southern Barbarian Kingdom, the Barbarian Emperor and the High Priest were calmly playing Go.
"Oh!"
The Barbarian Emperor raised his eyebrows slightly, placed a black stone, and smiled faintly, "High Priest, you lose!"
"Hahahaha!"
"Barbarian Emperor, Go is ever-changing, just like the battlefield where situations change in an instant. Until the dust settles, there is always a chance for a comeback and complete annihilation!"
"Bang!"
A white stone was placed, and the Barbarian Emperor's face darkened. "What is it?"
A soldier kneeling beside him, with a tense expression, quickly reported, "The battle at Phoenix Eye Pass in the Northern Domain concluded yesterday!"
"Hmm?"
The High Priest took a sip of tea and said softly, "How was the battle?"
"In this battle, Demon Lord Xin Yin disappeared, five Demon Lords were killed, five hundred thousand demon soldiers bled on the pass, Four-Eyed Tribe's Huangfu Yuze and Qian Xingsheng perished, and their million-strong army's souls ascended to the heavens. Phoenix Eye Pass fell into the hands of the demon race, and the southern part of the Northern Domain Continent completely surrendered!"
The soldier's face was tense, and his voice trembled.
"Demon Lord Xin Yin is missing. It's likely he'll lose half his life even if he survives!"
The Barbarian Emperor stood up and said in a deep voice, "Although the demon race won, the cost was too great. The demon army in the Northern Domain is leaderless. The Demon Ancestor will surely dispatch more Demon Lords and soldiers to reinforce the Northern Domain."
"High Priest?"
As the Barbarian Emperor analyzed, he turned to signal the High Priest, asking if they should attack the Western Domain.
The High Priest shook his head slightly. His ancient and weathered voice slowly resounded, "Barbarian Emperor, one must not rush things."
"Demon Lord Xin Yin is missing, his life or death is yet to be confirmed. The deaths of five Demon Lords and five hundred thousand soldiers have barely scratched the surface of the Western Domain demon race's foundation. Preserving our strength and watching the tigers fight is the best strategy!"
"Hmm!"
"I have learned!"
The Barbarian Emperor nodded slightly, showing great respect to the High Priest. "Notify the orders. Continue patrolling the seas and closely monitor the Western Domain demon race and the Eastern Wasteland's Da Han Imperial Dynasty."
"Yes!"
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"Your Majesty, urgent report from the Northern Domain Continent! Phoenix Eye Pass has fallen, Demon Lord Xin Yin is missing, and Huangfu Yuze and Qian Xingsheng have perished!"
"The demon race has paid a huge price to capture Phoenix Eye Pass, which will greatly weaken their offensive momentum. The battle in the Northern Domain will enter a stalemate."
"Your humble servant speculates that the Demon Ancestor will definitely send reinforcements to the Northern Domain Continent. With the Southern Domain's Nan Man eyeing them covetously, further delays in the war will increase the pressure on the demon race, making reinforcements imperative." Li Si said with great solemnity.
"Demon Lord Xin Yin is missing!"
Yang Hao murmured softly, his expression calm as usual. The situation in the Northern Domain Continent had entered a stalemate. The demon race's offensive momentum had been met with a fierce blow from the Four-Eyed Tribe, and it would take at least a month or two to adjust to peak strength.
Two months had passed since the heavens and earth began to change. In the entire Cang Yuan World, only the Eastern Wasteland Continent was unaffected by the weakening vital energy. On the contrary, with the blessing of the Nine Cauldrons of Destiny, it had reached a peak state far exceeding that before the upheaval.
With its rich and pure vital energy, and the aid of the pills from the Alchemy Hall, Yang Hao had advanced two small realms in two months by cultivating the Universe Vast Sky Imperial Scripture. His subordinates, Guo Xin, Dugu Xin, He Yuanqing, and Liang Shita, had also reached the peak Venerable realm.
Currently, the Da Han Imperial Dynasty possessed twelve top Venerables, a foundation sufficient to dominate the world!
"Issue decree!"
"Order the Azure Dragon Legion and the Golden Roc Legion to descend upon the Southern Domain Continent via Micang Road and attack the barbarians. Limit the two legions to annihilate the barbarians and unify the Southern Domain Continent within three months!"
"Order the White Tiger Legion to descend upon the Western Domain Continent via Micang Road and attack the demon race. Limit the White Tiger Legion to annihilate the demon race and unify the Western Domain Continent within three months!"
"Order the Vermilion Bird Legion and the Heaven-Splitting Ram Legion to descend upon the Northern Domain Continent via Micang Road and attack the Four-Eyed Tribe. Limit the two legions to annihilate the Four-Eyed Tribe and unify the Northern Domain Continent within three months!"
"The remaining legions are to defend the Da Han Imperial Dynasty!"
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