“Divine Emperor, the western region of the Three Thousand Dao Provinces, comprising six hundred and eighty-seven Dao Provinces, has been mapped. Please review it!”
Within the sleeping quarters, Yuwen Kai entered with Li Si, holding aloft a map crafted from golden threads.
“Divine Emperor, please look, Prime Minister!”
“Our Great Han Divine Dynasty resides in the westernmost part of the western region, governing eighty-seven Dao Provinces. North of our Dao Provinces lies the Azure Profound Immortal Dynasty, one of the three great overlords of the western region. Further down from them are the Thunder Cloud Palace, established by the Thunder Serpent clan, the uncharted Wolong Abyss, and the Demon Sea Swamp, established by the Ancestral Crocodile clan.”
“East of the Thunder Cloud Palace is the Purple Cloud Mountain, established by the Purple Cloud Sable clan, followed by the Heavenly Origin Divine Dynasty.”
“East of Wolong Abyss lie the Sword Palace and the Grand Profound Palace!”
“The southernmost tip of the western region is the Deer Chasing Sacred Gate, one of the three great overlords. The easternmost part of the western region is the Horizontal Sky Immortal Dynasty!”
“Divine Emperor!”
“According to the scattered information in the world, within these three overlord forces, powerful beings are innumerable. Above the Saint Lord is the Quasi-Supreme. Only after a being becomes a Quasi-Supreme can they enjoy a certain status. Even then, within the court and among the sects, they are considered mere lower-tier!”
After Yuwen Kai finished his introduction, Li Si spoke urgently, “Your subject believes that unless it is absolutely necessary, we should focus on development. We should utilize the upcoming ascension ceremony to first strike at the Demon Sea Swamp, the Thunder Cloud Palace, the Heavenly Origin Divine Dynasty, and the Grand Profound Palace.”
“As for Purple Cloud Mountain and Sword Palace, we must wait for the right moment and have a justifiable cause. Otherwise, a rash military expedition may draw the attention of these three overlords.”
“Mm!”
Yang Hao gazed at the map of the entire western region and nodded. “Where have the Embroidered Guard scouts reached now?”
Twenty years ago, Yang Hao had issued an edict, but few people knew of it, with only Li Si being aware and personally overseeing the matter.
Through the Embroidered Guard scouts, the Great Han’s influence was extended to various parts of the western region, aiming to discern and explore the major powers at the earliest opportunity.
“Replying to the Divine Emperor!”
Li Si’s face showed a hint of worry. “The Embroidered Guard has begun to infiltrate the Demon Sea Swamp, a second-tier force. However, the three overlord forces are extremely difficult to penetrate, and we must wait for the right opportunity.”
“However, Divine Emperor, there is a piece of news that might be beneficial to our Great Han!”
“What is it?”
Yang Hao’s gaze was fixed on the map.
“Three days ago, the Deer Chasing Sacred Gate announced the cessation of dragon hunting in Wolong Abyss!” – Su Dan Novel Network.
“Your subject believes that the millions of dragons in Wolong Abyss, having been hunted, are nearly extinct. In the sixty-four Dao Provinces, less than ten thousand dragons still survive. Of beings at the Great Saint realm, only one Chi-dragon remains.”
“The leaders of the Deer Chasing Sacred Gate are all immensely powerful beings, likely looking down even on Great Saint realm dragons. Wolong Abyss is now hardly worth the effort.”
“Organizing a large number of disciples annually requires vast resources to hunt unnecessary dragon creatures, making it no longer cost-effective,” Li Si stroked his beard.
“Your subject believes that the Deer Chasing Sacred Gate being the first to announce the abolition of the dragon hunting大会 is a favorable turn. It is likely that the Azure Profound Immortal Dynasty and the Horizontal Sky Immortal Dynasty will follow suit soon.”
“Then let us prepare the necessary resources and manpower in advance. If these sixty-four Dao Provinces fall under the territory of our Great Han, our Great Han will have unobstructed access throughout the western region!”
“Li Si, the matter of the five legions marching to war requires your close cooperation. We must ensure the army’s necessary resources and the selection of subsequent officials.”
“Divine Emperor, rest assured, your subject will handle it meticulously!”
“Your subject takes his leave!”
Watching Li Si depart, Yang Hao fell into contemplation. Three hours had passed since he declared war on the four major powers. With the Mi Cang Dao now expanded hundreds of times, the teleportation time had also been significantly delayed.
“Three hours!”
“It should be enough!”
The commanders of the five legions, via the Mi Cang Dao, reached the border army’s stationed locations. Given the current teleportation speed of the Mi Cang Dao, three hours from Chang’an to the border was sufficient.
……
“How is it?”
At the border between Great Han and Wolong Abyss, the stationed city was no longer flying the Azure Dragon Legion’s banners. Everywhere, the flags of the White Tiger Legion and the Qilin Legion fluttered.
“Two Generals!”
Yuan Tiangang, accompanied by Chi-dragon, galloped forth with joy on his face. “The three massive teleportation arrays are still functional and can be used for the expedition!”
“Excellent!”
Gao Xianzhi laughed heartily. He had been worried that due to long disuse, they might not have been properly repaired and reinforced.
“General Cao, please proceed!”
Gao Xianzhi looked at Cao Wei and smiled slightly.
“Since that is the case, then this general shall be bold!”
Cao Wei chuckled and descended from the city wall, stepping directly onto the nine-zhang-high commander’s platform. Before the platform, the two great legions were arrayed in vast, orderly formations.
Dense arrays of red and white divine light mingled, making it difficult to discern the faces of the front-line soldiers from a distance.
“Clang!”
The long sword was unsheathed!
“Soldiers!”
Cao Wei held his sword and spoke.
“The Great Han’s ascension ceremony is a matter of the Divine Emperor’s dignity and the nation’s prestige. Jia Bin, the fourth cave master of the Demon Sea Swamp; Lei Ce, the fifth hall master of the Thunder Cloud Palace; Tuoba Zhang, the King of Haiwei of the Heavenly Origin Divine Dynasty; and Hao Chen, the fifth palace master of the Grand Profound Palace!”
“On the day of the ceremony, they encroached upon Chang’an, disrespected the Divine Emperor, and disrupted our Divine Dynasty’s grand ceremony, damaging our national prestige!”
“The dignity of the Great Han Divine Dynasty has been violated!”
“Soldiers, how should we respond?”
“Kill!”
“Kill!”
“Kill!”
The million-strong army raised their blades and roared in anger. If the Divine Emperor’s dignity was harmed, they would sweep away those forces.
The national prestige of the Great Han!
It must be built upon the edge of the soldiers’ blades!
The swords in their hands!
This is where national prestige stands!
“By the decree of the Great Han Divine Emperor!!”
Cao Wei sheathed his sword and raised the imperial decree!
“Greetings to the Divine Emperor!”
“Long live the Divine Emperor, ten thousand years, ten thousand times ten thousand years!”
Boom!
The million-strong army roared, kneeling on one knee!
“The Great Han Divine Dynasty’s ascension ceremony is a matter of My honor. The Demon Sea Swamp, Thunder Cloud Palace, Grand Profound Palace, and Heavenly Origin Divine Dynasty’s four major powers, with their Saint Lord level beings, forcefully intervened, which is an extreme provocation!”
“Declare war on the Grand Profound Palace!”
“Declare war on the Heavenly Origin Divine Dynasty!”
Boom!
“Kill!”
“Kill!”
“Kill!”
“Clang!”
Gao Xianzhi stepped out, drawing his long sword and pointing it at the sky. Behind him, the Qilin Legion banner, burning with divine fire, billowed. Qin Qiong, Yuchi Gong, Cheng Yaojin… and other Qilin generals followed closely.
“Qilin Legion!”
“March!!”
Boom!
The million Qilin soldiers moved thunderously, marching towards Wolong Abyss. Their vast momentum and terrifying red light covered the sky and earth, like a torrential downpour of divine wrath.
“Clang!”
“White Tiger Legion!!”
Cao Wei sheathed the imperial decree, drew his sword, and behind him, Zhandeli, Xin Qiji, Yang Ye, Li Jilong… and other White Tiger generals and vice-generals followed closely!
“March!!”
Boom!
The White Tiger Legion surged forward, leaving the border fortress and advancing into the depths of Wolong Abyss.