"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully deducting one billion Slaughter Points and one billion Destiny Merit Points, obtaining two hundred million Reincarnation Power!"
"Summon Ancient Heroes!"
"Ding! Successfully deducted seventy-five million Reincarnation Power, commencing the summoning of ancient heroes!"
In an instant, heavenly sounds permeated the air, roaring like divine wrath. A figure gradually materialized within the Reincarnation Xuanhuang Pagoda, radiating golden light.
*Whoosh!*
*Splash!*
A multicolored star river flashed, stars shifting and revolving, shimmering brilliantly!
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully summoning the peerless general from the annals of history – the Warring States renowned general – Yue Yi!!"
A military strategist of the Warring States period!
Ranked among the Ten Virtues of the Martial Temple!
He assisted King Zhao of Yan in revitalizing the Yan state, commanding the armies of five nations, capturing over seventy cities. He created a famous battle of defeating the strong with the weak in ancient Chinese warfare, a battle that nearly led to the annihilation of the state of Qi!
"View detailed information of the Warring States general – Yue Yi!"
"Name: Yue Yi"
"Dynasty: Late Warring States Period"
"Cultivation: Immortal Emperor, Fourth Layer!"
"Cultivation Technique: Imperial Spirit Formation Immortal Scripture!"
"Accompanying Troop Type: Top-tier Troop – One Hundred Thousand Elite Soldiers!"
Experience: Yue Yi's ancestor was Yue Yang, who was enfeoffed in Ling Shou and resided there for generations. Later, he was conquered by King Wuling of Zhao, and Yue Yi became a person of the Zhao state.
After King Wuling starved to death at Sha Qiu, he left the Zhao state and went to the Wei state. Yue Yi, acting as an envoy for King Zhao of Wei, visited the Yan state. The King of Yan treated him with the courtesy due to a guest. Yue Yi declined and demurred repeatedly, but eventually presented gifts to King Zhao of Yan and expressed his willingness to serve him.
Yan, seeking revenge, allied with other states to attack Qi. Yue Yi then unified command of the armies of Zhao, Chu, Han, Wei, and Yan. West of the Ji River, Yue Yi personally led the vanguard and decisively defeated Qi. Yue Yi analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of both sides and insisted on leading the Yan army in a relentless pursuit, defeating Qi once more.
Later, Yue Yi remained in Qi, campaigning for five years, capturing over seventy cities and making Yan stronger than ever before. To appease the populace, he implemented policies of reduced taxes, abolished harsh governance, respected local customs, protected Qi's indigenous culture, and favored local elites to win over the hearts of the people, aiming to fundamentally dismantle Qi.
In 279 BC, King Zhao of Yan died, and Crown Prince Le Zi, who had a conflict with Yue Yi, ascended the throne. Tian Dan of Qi employed a counter-espionage plot. The King of Yan directly summoned Yue Yi. Fearing execution upon his return, Yue Yi fled west to surrender to the Zhao state.
Ultimately, Yue Yi died in the Zhao state.
"Issue decree!"
"Confer Zhuge Liang as the Commander of the Vermillion Bird Legion! Stationed in Meng Zhou!"
"Confer Yue Yi as the Commander of the Qiongqi Legion! Stationed in Meng Zhou!"
...
In late October of the 181st year of the Great Han Dynasty, Emperor Longming and the Sect Master of Butian Pavilion, citing the arrogance of the Great Han Holy Court and their desire to instigate war on the southern edge of the Immortal Realm, formed an anti-Han alliance. In just a few days, they united thirty-six major and minor clan forces, raising an army and advancing towards the Great Han Holy Court, intending to sweep away the Great Han Holy Court in one decisive battle.
"Wooooo~~~"
On an island approximately 300,000 li east of Butian Pavilion, amidst the coastal waters, Cheng Zhou Immortal Emperor, who also served as the Great General of the Longming Holy Dynasty, led a million-strong army to encamp on this island. With the arrival of the Longming Holy Dynasty's army, all thirty-six sects and forces from the southern edge of the Immortal Realm had assembled. The horns blared, mythical beasts of the Immortal King realm were sacrificed, the Great Dao was invoked, and the news was proclaimed to all directions.
"Please!"
"Please!"
The leaders of various forces rose and respectfully invited Cheng Zhou Immortal Emperor of the Longming Holy Court. Cheng Zhou Immortal Emperor stood, swept his gaze across the thirty-six sects and forces, clasped his fists in salutation, and then turned towards the sacrificial altar. He sacrificed an Immortal King realm mythical beast, collected its Immortal King blood, invoked the Great Dao, proclaimed to all directions, and declared the might of the three armies!
"Since the Dao attainment of the Immortal Emperors of ancient times, for one hundred thousand years, the southern edge lands have been a place of rest and recuperation for myriad races, with no bloody wars. Now, the human race's Great Han seeks to instigate conflict on the fringes, to prey and harm, to usurp our authority, and to annex it as Han territory!"
"Our Holy Emperor fears the loss of territory and the collapse of authority for the myriad forces, and the demise of countless beings in chaos. Therefore, we have gathered the troops of thirty-six roads to obliterate the arrogance of the human race!"
"All of us in this alliance shall unite and work together to sweep away the human race, to overthrow the Great Han. Whoever violates this alliance shall face the divine punishment of the Great Dao, their immortal path severed, and their being annihilated!"
Cheng Zhou Immortal Emperor, clad in armor, his murderous aura shaking the surrounding sea.
"Whoever violates this alliance shall have their immortal path severed and their being annihilated!"
"Whoever violates this alliance shall have their immortal path severed and their being annihilated!"
"Whoever violates this alliance shall have their immortal path severed and their being annihilated!"
The thirty-six armies roared in unison, their voices shaking the eight thousand li of sea!
"Now, by decree of Emperor Longming of the Holy Court, the Sect Master of Butian Pavilion, Immortal Emperor Guan Yu, is appointed as the Deputy Marshal!"
"The Hall Master of Tianbei Hall is appointed as the vanguard of the anti-Han alliance, commanding ten armies, to immediately advance to Sanggan Island and approach the coastal waters of the Great Han Holy Court!"
"Wuwuwu~~~"
The bugle horns blared, shaking the eight directions. The thirty-six armies, totaling ten million men, boarded over a hundred immortal treasure warships and advanced to Sanggan Island, approximately 320 li from the Great Han's coastal waters.
In an instant, the thirteen realms of the southern border of the Immortal Realm erupted in excitement. This battle would involve all the major and minor forces of the southern border. The thirty-six sects, led by the Longming Holy Court and Butian Pavilion, were marching against the Great Han, which had just been promoted to Holy Court. This battle was the most spectacular in the southern border's ten-thousand-year history. In the eyes of numerous beings, this battle would determine the re-division of territories, the situation, and power in the southern border.
Weak sects and forces smelled an excellent opportunity for their rise!
Circumstances create heroes; turmoil brings about the reshuffling of powers!
...
Above a stretch of sea, the Qilin Legion, led by Wang Zhongsi, was advancing majestically towards Sanggan Island aboard immortal treasure warships.
"Sanggan Island!"
Wang Zhongsi gazed at the map of the southern Immortal Realm. This island was strategically located at the confluence of the Longming Holy Court, Butian Pavilion, and the Great Han Holy Court. For the sea of curses, it was a crucial strategic point.
"The Longming Holy Court and Butian Pavilion have gathered forces from the southern border, and thirty-six sects are marching against our Great Han Holy Court. What plan do you have to ensure our Great Han achieves victory in the first battle!"
Wang Zhongsi looked at the map, his voice soft, his current attitude unclear.
"Sanggan Island is strategically located and is key to our Great Han Holy Court unifying the thirty realms of the southern border. This humble general speculates that the thirty-six armies of the Longming Holy Court are also heading towards this island," Gao Xianzhi said, looking at the map. "The sea of curses is filled with corrosive energy, making large-scale combat unfavorable. To minimize our losses and better secure a favorable position, this humble general suggests activating immortal treasure void traversals to seize control of Sanggan Island first!"
"If you ask me!" Qin Qiong spoke from the side.