"Your Highnesses, General, the Great Han Heavenly Dynasty's Kui Niu Legion has been stationed outside the ancient forest for days without any soldiers entering!"
At the border between Dao State and Feng An Divine Dynasty of the Great Han Heavenly Dynasty, there lies an ancient forest. Due to climatic and geographical reasons, the Feng An Divine Dynasty has not developed this land, and it has remained in its pristine state for millions of years.
In the heart of the ancient forest, a million-strong army is stationed. There are no solid cities here, only some simple defensive fortifications and four or five layers of overlapping defensive formations. These formations shimmer with a faint green light, blending almost seamlessly with the ancient forest!
"It's been days since the Heavenly Yuan Sect was annihilated, and the Great Han's Kui Niu Legion has been stationed at the border. The army is encamped but shows no intention of encroaching."
"A few days ago, this prince heard that the Great Han's White Tiger Legion swept through the Yu Hua Divine Dynasty, resulting in the deaths of Yu Hua Ming Da and Yu Hua Fei. If not for the three Protector Elders of the Heavenly Gang Upper Sect leading the army into battle, the Yu Hua Divine Dynasty would likely have been annihilated."
Prince Kang Wu Le Yu of the Feng An Divine Dynasty shook his head, his brow furrowed.
The Great Han Heavenly Dynasty's sudden action after twenty years of restraint was as swift as lightning. The annihilation of the Heavenly Yuan Sect and the precarious state of the Yu Hua Divine Dynasty had deeply shocked all beings in the Hundred Western Cities.
A few days prior, the Kui Niu Legion of the Great Han Heavenly Dynasty had charged all the way, unhindered, directly to the border between Dao State and the Feng An Divine Dynasty!
Yet, they suddenly halted their advance and encamped, as if patrolling their own territory, with no signs of further aggression.
However, the Great Han Heavenly Dynasty's might had kept everyone in the Feng An Divine Dynasty on edge for days, living in constant trepidation.
"Go and invite Prince Bu Ping Long of the Shuo Guang Divine Dynasty to come. We will discuss together how to repel the Great Han's forces!"
Prince Xuan Liao Ti of the Feng An Divine Dynasty spoke, looking at General Fei Liang Gong to his left. Two days ago, Prince Bu Ping Long of the Shuo Guang Divine Dynasty, leading fifty thousand troops, had entered Feng An territory with the permission of the Feng An Divine Emperor to aid them against the Great Han.
"Yes, Your Highness!"
The soldier slightly lifted his head, and only after seeing Fei Liang Gong nod did he respectfully accept the order and turn to leave.
The two princes were merely sent by the Divine Emperor to assist. The actual command of the troops rested with General Fei Liang Gong.
Liao Ti turned around, looking at the wine cup in his hand: "Who would have thought that one day our Feng An Divine Dynasty would stand together with the Shuo Guang Divine Dynasty!"
"The rise of the Great Han Heavenly Dynasty is immense. To crush the ambition of the Great Han Divine Emperor, we must stand tightly together. As for the imperial capital of the Yu Hua Divine Dynasty, I wonder if the three Elders of the Heavenly Gang Upper Sect can withstand the White Tiger Legion?"
"The Heavenly Yuan Sect is annihilated, and the Yu Hua Divine Dynasty is effectively destroyed. The Buddhist Nether Temple has been incorporated into the Great Han, submitting as a vassal. So far, only the Primordial Divine Mountain and the Hai Yun Divine Dynasty have not declared their stance in the entire Hundred Western Cities..."
Three hours later.
"Is there still no movement from the Great Han Heavenly Dynasty's Kui Niu Legion? I received news that before entering Dao State, the Kui Niu Legion changed its commander to Fu You De! Do you know of him?..."
Bu Ping Long strode into the command tent of the Feng An Divine Dynasty's army camp, his gait full of power, showing no regard for the two princes and the general of the Feng An Divine Dynasty.
As he entered the command tent, Fei Liang Gong, Liao Ti, and Wu Le Yu almost simultaneously stood up, all with smiles on their faces.
Bu Ping Long was a Saint King. He was not someone the Feng An Divine Dynasty could easily contain. Moreover, the Shuo Guang Divine Dynasty had long harbored intentions of conquering the Feng An, but had been forced to abandon them due to the combined pressure from the Hai Yun Divine Dynasty and the Buddhist Nether Temple.
"Fu You De?"
Fei Liang Gong showed a look of confusion: "Your Highness, wasn't the commander of the Kui Niu Legion that Qi Ji Guang? Where did this Fu You De come from? Could he be a newly recruited being by the Great Han Divine Emperor?"
They were well aware of the information regarding the leaders of the Great Han Heavenly Dynasty's ten major legions. The Kui Niu Legion had only one Saint realm general, which was Feng Sheng.
Although Qi Ji Guang's cultivation was lower, he could not be underestimated. The core of the Kui Niu Legion was the Qi family army, whose mastery of battle formations was invincible!
Who was this suddenly appearing commander, Fu You De?
A Fu You De who appeared out of nowhere, with no record, and not even among the registered civil and military officials of the entire Great Han Heavenly Dynasty. Now, he was parachuted into command of a legion! This showed the Great Han Divine Emperor's trust in him. He had no fame, nor any combat achievements, yet he was now in charge of an entire army!
Furthermore, reconnaissance of the Kui Niu Legion stationed outside the ancient forest these past few days revealed no unrest within the army. A parachuted commander receiving such trust and obedience was somewhat unusual!
"Last night, a general under my command penetrated a hundred zhang into the enemy lines and detected two Saint auras within the enemy's great camp..."
Bu Ping Long spoke, his eyes flashing with apprehension. He looked at the officials of the Feng An Divine Dynasty: "Two Saints, that means two Saint Kings. You should all be aware of this."
"If we want to repel the Great Han's forces in this battle, we can either not fight, relying on this forest and setting up numerous formations for our two armies to converge and ambush, or we can launch a direct assault before the enemy fully adapts to this location, striking decisively!"
Bu Ping Long walked to a table, picked up a cup of strong liquor, and gulped it down in large swallows.
"Currently, these seem to be the only two paths. The Great Han Divine Emperor's ambition is obvious; he wishes to swallow the Hundred Western Cities in one gulp. We cannot continue to tolerate this and remain inactive. If we fight, we must crush him completely."
Fei Liang Gong stood up, his gaze now more resolute than before.
"Your Highness!"
"Great General!!"
A general of the Feng An Divine Dynasty rushed into the command tent with a tense expression.
"Your Highness, Great General!"
"Half an hour ago, one-third of the Kui Niu Legion vanished into thin air, whereabouts unknown."
"This subordinate went to investigate and saw an endless expanse of the enemy forces advancing towards the ancient forest. Wherever the army passed, wind, rain, and thunder ensued!"
"The Great Han Kui Niu Legion has moved?"
Wu Le Yu's hand trembled, and the wine cup in his palm shattered on the floor. Simultaneously, the faces of the main figures in the command tent turned pale.
The current Great Han, carrying the momentum of annihilating the Heavenly Yuan Sect and pressuring the Yu Hua Divine Dynasty, was like a heavenly thunderbolt.
"Yes... yes, Your Highness!"
The general's face was pale, his voice trembling, cold sweat dripping from his forehead as he constantly swallowed.
"Excellent! The movements of the Great Han Kui Niu Legion are clear. This army is advancing, aiming to sweep through our Feng An Divine Dynasty."
"What are we waiting for?"
"Mobilize the army and prepare for battle!"
"This marshal will have this Kui Niu Legion devoured!"