On March 20th, the seventh year of the Great Han Calendar, a Celestial God stationed in the Blood Origin Celestial Dynasty of the An Yuan Celestial Dynasty mysteriously perished. Celestial God Wu Dian, ordered to assist the vanguard, was dispatched by Emperor An Yuan to travel tens of thousands of miles into the Jian Gu lineage.
On March 20th, the seventh year of the Great Han Calendar, the Black Tortoise Legion, led by Chu Li Ji, was intercepted by remnants of the Blood Origin Celestial Dynasty, boasting an army of a million. Within mere hours, this supposed million-strong remnant force was utterly annihilated, leaving the Blood Origin Celestial Dynasty with no capacity for further resistance.
On March 21st, the seventh year of the Great Han Calendar, Celestial God Wu Dian, deep within the Jian Gu lineage, was slain above the void by Wei Chi Gong. Moments later, a Celestial God of the Ling Xu Palace fell, and concurrently, the Celestial God suppressing the Ancient Lion Kingdom also perished!
On April 3rd, the seventh year of the Great Han Calendar, less than half a month after the demise of several Celestial Gods from the three suppressed powers, the Blood Origin Celestial Dynasty was the first to be eradicated, its vast territory of tens of thousands of miles absorbed into Han land!
On April 10th, the seventh year of the Great Han Calendar, the Ancient Lion Kingdom and the Jian Gu lineage completely disintegrated, succumbing within days of each other. The Great Han Imperial Dynasty, a newly emerged power outside the Blood Sea Suspended Coffins, had, in just over half a month, ascended to the pinnacle of the territorial Dao Provinces, stepping on the shoulders of four Celestial Gods from the Ling Xu Palace and the Blood Origin Celestial Dynasty.
April 13th, the seventh year of the Great Han Calendar.
The Imperial Capital of the An Yuan Celestial Dynasty.
Fu Yu Shi, Emperor An Yuan and ruler of the An Yuan Celestial Dynasty, the sole being in the realm of Dao God within the An Yuan Celestial Dynasty, clad in imperial robes and wearing a Ping Tian crown, wore a distinctly displeased expression. Since the An Yuan Celestial Dynasty had declared war on the Gate of Fortune, no direct confrontation had occurred, but all preparations had been steadily advancing.
Yet, unexpectedly, before even engaging the Gate of Fortune, two Celestial Gods had fallen successively in the territories of the Blood Origin Celestial Dynasty and the Jian Gu lineage!
The Great Han Imperial Dynasty!
This hitherto unknown power had, with the divine blood of two Celestial Gods, firmly imprinted itself onto Fu Yu Shi's memory.
However, the An Yuan army had already gradually established its positions at the border between the Dragon Elephant Ancient Kingdom and the Gate of Fortune, separated by only a river. Both sides had erected arrays to suppress flight, with several Celestial Gods each guarding them, creating a stalemate for the time being.
As the An Yuan Celestial Dynasty's army progressively moved into its designated strategic positions, on the battlefield of the Crimson Sun Celestial Dynasty, with the Ling Xu Palace continuously increasing its pressure and reinforcements, the Gate of Fortune, to gain a better advantage, gradually abandoned over a hundred cities in the Crimson Sun Celestial Dynasty. Its forces continuously retreated, consolidating their defenses around the capital of the Crimson Sun Celestial Dynasty to resist the Ling Xu Palace's army.
With the continuous advances of the An Yuan Celestial Dynasty and the Ling Xu Palace's armies, the Gate of Fortune was gradually falling into a disadvantageous position.
Although everything was progressing positively, Fu Yu Shi could not muster any joy. What power was this Great Han Imperial Dynasty, to possess beings of the Celestial God rank, and yet he, the ruler of the An Yuan Celestial Dynasty, was completely unaware? The demise of two Celestial Gods had also dealt a considerable blow to the foundation of the An Yuan Celestial Dynasty.
Celestial God beings were not True God beings. The current An Yuan Celestial Dynasty, including the two fallen Celestial Gods, possessed no more than a handful.
Fu Yu Shi ascended the throne, lightly placing his hands on the dragon chair and slowly sat down.
"Long live the Emperor!"
Concurrently, the civil and military officials of the An Yuan Celestial Dynasty prostrated themselves respectfully, paying homage to their exalted Emperor.
"All officials rise!"
Fu Yu Shi waved his hand dismissively, without any mood, and said faintly. If Wu Dian and the other had perished at the hands of the Gate of Fortune, it would have been understandable. But what was this Great Han Imperial Dynasty?
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
With Fu Yu Shi's permission, the officials bowed and rose, lining up on either side.
"Wu Ying, Wu Dian has been gone for over ten days. Has the matter I entrusted to you been completed?"
Fu Yu Shi slightly raised his eyes and looked towards his Prime Minister, Wu Ying, a being at the ninth level of Celestial God.
"Your Majesty!"
Wu Ying stepped forward and saluted solemnly.
"Since Wu Dian's incident, I have deployed the Secret Scroll Army to infiltrate the territorial Dao Provinces. However, the primary teleportation arrays in the territorial Dao Provinces have largely collapsed. In these ten-plus days, I have only managed to gather some vague information about the Great Han Imperial Dynasty."
"Damn the Gate of Fortune!"
Upon hearing this, Fu Yu Shi slammed his palm onto the dragon desk, startling all the civil and military officials. They hastily knelt, their foreheads touching the ground, trembling in fear.
"Your Majesty! Based on these materials, I can basically confirm that this Great Han Imperial Dynasty is a power from the territorial Dao Provinces. However, it is not located on the continent; it is highly likely to be in the outer sea!!"
"From the conversation between Yun Chi and the beings of the Great Han Imperial Dynasty when the Blood Sea Suspended Coffins were opened, it can be inferred that this Great Han Imperial Dynasty has only recently appeared in the Dao Provinces. Before this, there was virtually no information about the Great Han Imperial Dynasty." (from Su Dan Novels)
"The Gate of Fortune is also unaware?"
Fu Yu Shi said softly.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Wu Ying looked up. "Your Majesty, although the Great Han Imperial Dynasty now occupies the Blood Origin Celestial Dynasty, Jian Gu lineage, and Ancient Lion Kingdom, these are mere ants and cannot shake our status. The urgent priority for our An Yuan Celestial Dynasty is still to unite with the Ling Xu Palace and swiftly crush the Gate of Fortune!"
"Your Majesty, this matter cannot be delayed any longer. The Nangong family of Yun Hai Dao Province and the Nine Li Celestial Dynasty of Yan Yun Dao Province are not mere defensive forces; they are all immensely ambitious. It is best to pacify the territorial Dao Provinces early to prevent unforeseen events!"
"Your Majesty!"
"This minister has a memorial to present!"
At this moment, opposite Wu Ying, a heroic and extraordinary middle-aged man stepped forward, cupped his fist, and said.
"Speak!"
Fu Yu Shi turned his head slightly and looked at his Grand General, Bi Yi, saying faintly.
"Your Majesty, I believe our army has already pushed into the territory ruled by the Gate of Fortune. And the Ling Xu Palace's army is also gradually approaching the capital of the Crimson Sun Celestial Dynasty. In the current situation, with the Gate of Fortune dividing its forces into two fronts, its troop strength and top-tier combat power are far from sufficient to sustain!"
"I believe that now is the time to strike decisively, to unite with the Ling Xu Palace and advance on both fronts, forcing the Gate of Fortune into a desperate battle!"
Bi Yi spoke his mind directly and decisively.
"Wu Ying! What are your thoughts on the Grand General's words? What do all of you think..." Fu Yu Shi's expression was devoid of emotion, his tone faint.
"Your Majesty! I believe the current situation is gradually tilting in favor of our An Yuan Celestial Dynasty. The Ling Xu Palace has penetrated deep into the territorial Dao Provinces but lacks a territory to support it. However, our An Yuan can rely on the Dragon Elephant Ancient Kingdom for support. This war is already dominated by our An Yuan!"
"I agree with the Grand General's words. If this matter is delayed any further, let alone the possibility of other variables for the Gate of Fortune, even the Ling Xu Palace will gradually establish a foothold in the Crimson Sun Celestial Dynasty. It will be somewhat troublesome to remove them then."
Wu Ying pondered for a moment.
"And you all?"
Fu Yu Shi remained motionless, only the corner of his mouth twitching slightly.