"The Zhulu Sacred Gate has been too ancient. It needs to be revitalized. Only in this way can it endure through the changing times."
"Gui Hai, you must not disappoint the senior disciple brother!"
Gu Po Supremacy said in a low voice, his eyes, facing away from Gui Hai, flashed with traces of killing intent.
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"Lord!"
"Jia Gu Zhe has arrived."
Deep within the Demon Sea Marsh, the Second Elder, Jia Ru, led Jia Gu Zhe into the Lord's Great Hall. Jia Gu Zhe, whose blood energy was failing, found it quite strenuous to walk.
"Gu Zhe greets the Lord!"
Jia Gu Zhe was cautious. Even though he shared a close blood relationship with the Lord before him, he knew clearly that whoever occupied this position was no longer the same person he once knew.
"Jia Gu Zhe, have you not consumed the longevity-extending spiritual materials given to you?"
The Demon Sea Lord said in a deep voice.
"Replying to the Lord, my blood energy is failing, and my potential is fully exhausted. Consuming these precious spiritual materials would truly be a waste. It is better to give them to those in need. Gu Zhe can no longer be a burden to the Ancestral Crocodile clan."
Jia Gu Zhe lowered his head.
The Demon Sea Lord opened his eyes and looked at Jia Gu Zhe, who was bowing his head meekly. It was hard for him to imagine that the former new generation prodigy of the Ancestral Crocodiles had fallen to this point. Su Dan Novel Network
"In the border war, the Third Elder, Jia Li, and the three Cave Lords were killed by the Great Han. A million elite soldiers were annihilated, and two Great Han legions advanced directly into our Demon Sea's territory."
"Do you think this matter can be resolved?"
The Demon Sea Lord's expression suddenly turned fierce.
"Lord!"
"This matter originated from me, and I should be the one to resolve it!"
"You resolve it?"
The Demon Sea Lord stood up. "How will you resolve it? Even if I, this old man, cannot save the Demon Sea Marsh from disaster today, how can you resolve it?"
"For a verbal promise, after tens of thousands of years of change, you would lead the Ancestral Crocodile clan into the abyss? How will you resolve it?"
"Lord!"
"You can have my head!"
"This matter was instigated by me. Offering my head to the Great Han will surely appease the anger of the Great Han Divine Emperor."
Jia Gu Zhe hurriedly prostrated himself. "Lord, Gu Zhe does not have much time left. I intended to resolve this final karma, but unexpectedly, I underestimated the Great Han Divine Dynasty. The annihilation of a million troops and four Cave Lords all stemmed from me alone."
"Lord!"
"I am willing to offer my head to stop the war!"
"Alas!"
The Demon Sea Lord wore a look of helpless sorrow. A vast power was by his side, yet he remained oblivious. Now that it had awakened, it was already an irresistible force.
"Gu Zhe!"
"Do you not regret it?"
"No regrets!"
Jia Gu Zhe bowed three times to the Demon Sea Lord, then stood up and looked at the Second Elder, Jia Ru. "Elder, please!"
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"What do you think of the intelligence reports from the battles at the Demon Sea Marsh and the Thunder Cloud Hall?"
In the Great Hall of the Tai Xuan Palace.
"We have all underestimated this human force. I never imagined there would be such a powerful human force in the Western Xinjiang. Could it be related to the human forces in Beiyou?"
The Second Palace Master spoke.
"You are digressing. What I want to discuss is how we should handle this situation."
"If the Great Han's powerful army can truly sweep through, I fear we would not be a match for the Great Han cavalry."
The First Palace Master said in a low voice.
"The Great Han Divine Dynasty and our Tai Xuan Palace are separated by the Crouching Dragon Abyss. No matter how powerful the Great Han Divine Dynasty is, it cannot march its armies through the Crouching Dragon Abyss under the watchful eyes of the three overlords!"
"This would be challenging the authority of the three overlords. I don't think the Great Han Divine Dynasty's million troops can come through."
The Third Palace Master shook his head, his gaze firm.
"In my opinion, we should go to the Tian Yuan Divine Dynasty to see what To'ba Li's attitude is. If we are allied with the Tian Yuan Divine Dynasty, it would be better than resisting alone."
The Fourth Palace Master pondered for a moment and spoke.
"That is acceptable!"
"The Thunder Cloud Hall is likely finished. Now it depends on whether the Demon Sea Lord can sweep away the Great Han's power. If the Great Han is defeated, this crisis will be nothing."
"Who will go to the Tian Yuan Divine Dynasty?"
The First Palace Master asked.
"I will go!"
The Third Palace Master spoke.
...
Boom!
In a mountain range within the Crouching Dragon Abyss, within half an hour, hundreds of massive beams of light flickered frequently.
Unfortunately, the Crouching Dragon Abyss was vast, but few living races resided there.
At the center of the beams of light, with every flicker, tens of thousands of Great Han White Tiger soldiers emerged.
Within half an hour, the entire million-strong White Tiger Legion emerged, scanning their surroundings with solemn expressions.
It had been seven to eight days since the White Tiger Legion entered the teleportation formation. After several massive teleportation shifts, they had arrived at the border of the Crouching Dragon Abyss.
"General Cao!"
"This is the Xue Hai Peak of the Crouching Dragon Abyss. Beyond this mountain range, about five hundred li to the north is the boundary between Sword Palace and Purple Cloud Mountain. Another twenty li further north is the southern gateway of the Tian Yuan Divine Dynasty – Tian Lan!"
Yuan Tiangang shook his horsetail whisk, gazing at the undulating clouds in the distance.
"Tian Lan!"
Cao Wei murmured softly.
"Indeed!"
"The southern gateway of the Tian Yuan Divine Dynasty – Tian Lan!!"
"However, General Cao, the White Tiger Legion will advance north and must pass through the junction of Sword Palace and Purple Cloud Mountain. Although there are no strong defenses there, it is still crossing a border. If Sword Palace and Purple Cloud Mountain question this matter, it might be troublesome!"
Yuan Tiangang was somewhat worried.
"Do they dare?"
Cao Wei smiled and shook his head. "Lord Yuan worries too much. General Jie Lu Guang's single cannon blast annihilated a million troops of the Demon Sea Marsh. The shock and might of that feat will surely make Sword Palace and Purple Cloud Mountain reconsider."
"Moreover, the Divine Emperor's imperial decree has already been proclaimed far and wide. Our White Tiger Legion is merely attacking the Tian Yuan Divine Dynasty and had no choice but to cross the border."
"However, you are right to remind me. Etiquette must be observed. I will write a letter explaining the situation. If the proper etiquette is followed, and they still refuse to let it go, then we will deal with them all at once!"
"That is acceptable!"
"Write a letter, and the etiquette comes first. Then, we will have grounds to silence any criticism. If it comes to a last resort, attacking with cavalry will also have a legitimate reason."
Yuan Tiangang nodded with satisfaction. "General, I must return to Chang'an. I wish the General a triumphant campaign and the annihilation of Tian Yuan in one battle!"
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"General Gao, beyond the jungle ahead is the territory of the Tai Xuan Palace!"
"The Tai Xuan Palace has thirty Dao states, divided into five great palaces. Each palace has a Holy Lord-level expert who oversees six Dao states."
"The area our army is advancing into is under the jurisdiction of the Tai Xuan Palace's Second Palace. This Second Palace has half a million elite Divine Fire soldiers. Their strength is among the top of the five palaces in the Tai Xuan Palace!"
At the junction of the Crouching Dragon Abyss and the Tai Xuan Palace, Chi Long pointed at the map, speaking to Gao Xianzhi. Behind them was the million-strong Qilin Legion, clad in red armor.