"Your Majesty, these eight great dynasties have endured for ten thousand years. It is likely they have already recovered their former national fortunes. I suggest we dispatch General Shi Wansui, General Yuchi Gong, and General Wang Baobao to the northeastern coast of my Great Han. This coastline is the most opportune landing point for the eight great dynasties to invade my Great Han!"
"Once we establish a strong presence here, once my Great Han is promoted to a dynasty, our strength will undergo a complete transformation. At that time, we can activate the teleportation array and intercept the war outside our borders, then conquer these eight great dynasties!"
Changsun Wuji pointed to the coastal defense line on the map and said in a deep voice. He believed that after being thoroughly defeated by the Human King Mang ten thousand years ago, the eight great dynasties would not easily let the matter rest.
"So be it, Changsun Wuji, you have your orders!"
Yang Hao looked at Changsun Wuji, and in his eyes, a five-clawed golden dragon of yellow hue faintly swirled. Strike first, suffer later. As for the grievances between Tianyue and the eight kingdoms, Yang Hao was determined to acquire them, regardless of whether they would reconcile or not.
"Your servant is here!"
Changsun Wuji knelt down with a thud. The promotion of a kingdom to a dynasty was of utmost importance to the nation and could not be taken lightly. Danger must be minimized. The Great Han did not fear powerful enemies, but it could not allow war to be waged on the land where the common people depended for survival. The war must be intercepted outside the nation's gates!
"Dispatch Shi Wansui, Yuchi Gong, and Wang Baobao, each leading one hundred thousand troops under their command, to garrison the eastern coastline of the Great Han. Should any strong enemy appear, show no mercy!"
"Order Zhang Jiao to lead the Daoist sect and extend their reach into the depths of the sea, thoroughly investigating any movements on the ocean's surface. They are to maintain seamless communication with Shi Wansui's army to ensure the safety of my Great Han!" Su Dan Novel Network.
The majesty of the Great Han shall not be infringed!
On the twelfth day of the fourth month of the first year of the Great Han, the three top generals of the Great Han led their troops from the former territory of Chu and marched in mighty procession towards the coast to establish their defense.
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On the first day of the fifth month of the first year of the Great Han, in Chang'an City of the Great Han.
The various major and minor sects and powers from all directions of the Great Han began to station themselves in Chang'an. This burgeoning city had become the center accommodating all forces of Tianyue. After half a year, it had finally become a city of ten thousand cities.
"Chang'an!"
"The divine Great Han!"
As an inseparable part of Tianyue, Bi Lei and Bi An, the rulers of the Prisoner Spirit Abyss, along with some demon kings who had transformed into human form, entered the capital of the Great Han—Chang'an.
Looking out from Chang'an City, the surroundings were enveloped by mountains and forests. Everywhere one looked, there were gate towers, arrow towers, and a series of military facilities. They were meticulously arranged, tightly interlocking, like a military fortress, casting a watchful eye on the numerous martial artists who had come to Chang'an from all over the world!
"Hiss!"
"What is that!"
The martial artists who had rushed from all directions were deeply shocked when they saw the guards at the southern gate of Chang'an City. They were all at the Houtian first layer of cultivation. Each of these soldiers, if placed in various clans and sects, would be considered geniuses. Yet here, they were merely gate guards.
At this moment, many martial artists who had witnessed the battles between the Great Han and Chu finally understood. It turned out that the true soldiers had not been deployed that day, and the true Great Han had not revealed its fangs to the world.
Gazing at the uniformly trained soldiers, many martial artists were awestruck. Countless ancient heroes rode their warhorses into Chang'an. Liao Hua, Zhou Yuji, Shan Xiongxin, Chen Gong, Zhang Han... these generals of the Great Han, who had long been famous, were all at the Guiyuan realm.
"Heroes!"
Bi Lei and Bi An sighed lightly as they looked at the generals of the Great Han. These renowned master generals had now reached the Guiyuan realm, which demonstrated the profound foundation of the Great Han.
Three hundred silent guards, led by Jing Ke, constantly patrolled the gate towers, arrow towers, and a series of military facilities. They surveyed the numerous martial artists entering Chang'an City. From their vantage point, the movements of these martial artists were all in clear view.
Fourteen days later, which was the fifteenth day of the fifth month of the first year of the Great Han, the day the Great Han Kingdom was to be promoted to a dynasty, many ancient heroes stationed in various regions began to return to Chang'an City.
Xianyun Zi, Jian Sanbei, Liu Hong, Han Yue, Bi Lei, and Bi An, who were once the elites of Tianyue, also sat in the inns of Chang'an City, awaiting the arrival of the promotion day.
"Your Majesty, I finally understand why you place such great importance on the Great Han. I am not as good as the King of Han!"
Liu Hong looked through the window at the patrolling soldiers, all of whom were at the Houtian first layer of strength. He also recalled the eight hundred soldiers he had seen at the military headquarters that day, all of whom were at the Xiantian realm. Just the foundation of these soldiers alone was comparable to the Xuanyuan Dynasty of ten thousand years ago.
Such a powerful army had not been deployed to the border that day. Liu Hong felt self-mockery at this moment. The King of Han had never considered him a worthy opponent from the very beginning, yet he had been smug, wanting to seize power in Tianyue.
He had been in Chang'an City for a month and had not yet received an audience with King Han Yang Hao. However, he felt extremely relaxed. With this King of Han around, Tianyue would not fall.
On the fourth day of the fifth month of the first year of the Great Han, hundreds of warships were sailing on the sea between the Great Han and the Tianfeng Dynasty. The ships were divided into three colors, belonging to different factions, and were majestically sailing towards the Great Han.
"I say, Brother Taishu, our last meeting was at the Imperial Heaven's Chosen Battle a hundred years ago, wasn't it?"
A Great Han man with a goatee, gnawing on the leg of a demonic beast, had his legs propped on the table, appearing extremely relaxed. Behind him, a soldier carried a banner of the Yan Yang Dynasty, with a blazing flame depicted on it.
"Heh heh, Brother Mu, you are still as carefree as ever!"
A man in silver general's armor, with a very dignified demeanor, was identified as Taishu Yi, a Deputy General of the Tianfeng Dynasty, with a cultivation of the Divine Mansion seventh layer!
"Heh heh, Brother Taishu, Brother Mu, the three of us traveling to Tianyue together is a great honor for us. Perhaps, if we three conquer Tianyue and dig up the ancestral grave of the Xuanyuan Dynasty, our King might be pleased, and our future will be bright!"
Wen Hao of the Aolong Dynasty said with a smile, looking at Taishu Yi and Mu Jiang.
"Heh heh, this Xuanyuan Dynasty is truly courting death. It offended the Zhang family and didn't even consider its own standing. It even dared to lay a hand on the Zhang family's prized daughter. If it doesn't die, who will!"
"However, I heard that the Zhang family's prized daughter is quite beautiful, surpassing all others. Heh heh, I must say, Mang has lived a worthwhile life, being able to have such a beauty as his lifelong companion. Heh heh, what does it matter if the kingdom is destroyed and the family is ruined!"
Mu Jiang mumbled while eating roasted meat, his eyes filled with envy.
"But have you heard about what happened a few days ago?"
Mu Jiang's tone suddenly changed, and he looked at Taishu Yi and Wen Hao.
"I don't know. I just returned to the court and received a royal decree. I immediately rushed to rendezvous with you with my troops!"