CHAPTER 159: CHAPTER 157: SHOCKING REPUTATION_1

「Imperial Capital!」

"Your Majesty, the Wan Dao Domain has been repelled, and good news keeps pouring in from the northwest. Everything is back on track!"

In the imperial court, all the officials stood with joy on their faces. The most difficult days were finally over.

Li Si walked to the center of the hall and announced loudly.

"Yue Fei’s contribution to repelling the Wan Dao Domain is undeniable. Deliver my decree: appoint Yue Fei as High General, to command the 300,000 troops in the Southern Territory, and prepare to hunt down the Wan Dao Domain!"

Qin Wudao sat on the throne and commanded majestically. It was not hard to discern the murderous intent in his voice, an intent directed squarely at the Wan Dao Domain.

The grudge from the Wan Dao Domain’s invasion cannot simply be forgotten!

However, for now, it is crucial to concentrate our forces and resolve the troubles in the northwest. If not to completely exterminate the Sand Scorpion Clan, then at least to intimidate them enough so they wouldn’t dare attack the Qin Dynasty.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Everyone recognized Yue Fei’s strength, so no one objected.

"Furthermore, General Zhang Gan died in battle, loyal to his country. Award him a purple-gold military cloak, bury him at Juxu Mountain, posthumously confer upon him the title of Protector of the Nation Great General. The Zhang Clan shall endure with the nation!"

"All soldiers who sacrificed themselves on the battlefield shall receive double compensation, a ten-year tax exemption, and their elderly and young family members will be cared for by the state..."

Qin Wudao continued to issue commands, his tone somewhat heavy. The number of sacrifices in this battle was truly immense.

Including a commanding general of an army!

And over seven hundred thousand soldiers!

It was indeed the bloodiest battle since he had come into power.

The atmosphere in the court grew somewhat silent. Officials close to Zhang Gan, in particular, were overcome with sorrow, enveloped in a somber mood.

...

"Is the military formation of the Qin Empire truly that powerful?"

In the Divine Court of Light, the Light Divine Emperor, seated on high, spoke in surprise, his majestic gaze falling upon the kneeling Dark Envoy.

"Your Majesty, I witnessed it with my own eyes! The Qin Empire’s army, with only three Saints and one Martial Artist who had reached the Reaching the Holy Realm, deployed a military formation, defeated the Sand Scorpion King, and seized the ’Lonely Sand Area’!"

The Dark Envoy, feeling immense pressure as if carrying the weight of ten thousand God Mountains, hurriedly explained.

Military formation!

The Light Divine Emperor squinted, his eyes flashing with greed. He commanded in a deep voice, "Summon Ninth Prince Minglong and Prime Minister Wang Shou for an audience!"

The prospect of an ordinary army defeating a Saint King Realm expert using a military formation deeply intrigued him!

Since he was intrigued, action had to be taken!

Not long after, two figures entered the grand hall. One, dressed in a royal robe, was slender and exuded a faint imperial dignity that inspired awe and submission. The other was Wang Shou, a veteran politician of the Light Divine Court who had served three dynasties, earning him the moniker ’the political survivor.’

"We pay our respects to Your Majesty!"

The two glanced at the kneeling Dark Envoy and bowed respectfully.

"Rise."

The Light Divine Emperor raised his hand, and a gentle force lifted the two. He cut straight to the chase: "The Qin Empire possesses a military formation that allows ordinary troops to combat a Saint King. You two are to make a trip to the Qin Empire and find a way to obtain this military formation!"

"We obey Your Majesty’s command!"

Minglong and Wang Shou exchanged a glance and accepted the mission.

"Prime Minister, you may go and prepare!" the Light Divine Emperor commanded Wang Shou.

Wang Shou bowed and respectfully withdrew, leaving only the Dark Envoy and Minglong in the spacious hall.

"My son, your mission on this trip to the Qin Empire is to defeat Qin Wudao and seize his Fortune. If possible, destroy his martial dao heart!" the Light Divine Emperor said lightly, a glint of light flashing in his deep eyes.

"Your son obeys the decree!" Minglong cupped his hands and replied, his calm voice filled with confidence, as if defeating Qin Wudao was a certainty.

The aura of the Heavenly Realm Peak permeated the air!

"Dark Envoy, you are to protect the Ninth Prince in secret!" the Light Divine Emperor continued, his expression grave.

"As you command!"

The Dark Envoy bowed. His figure gradually faded, concealing himself. However, if one observed closely, they would notice that Minglong’s shadow had become slightly darker.

...

"Hundreds of sects collaborating, more than a dozen Saints, and five Perfected Saints at their peak, yet you still can’t take down the insignificant Qin Empire! Are you all useless?"

Inside the Qunxian Sect, Wanlihai was furious. His terrifying aura erupted, generating a massive storm overhead. The storm roiled the seas outside the island, instantly whipping up furious, sky-high waves.

All the elders, disciples, and island residents shivered in terror.

"Sect Master, please calm your anger!"

In the main hall, hundreds of people bowed deeply. Besides the elders of the Qunxian Sect, the rest were leaders of various major forces in the Wan Dao Domain. Despite their high status and considerable influence, they all bowed their heads.

"The Qin Empire is the first barrier to our entry into the continent. We must conquer it! I have agreed to the terms proposed by the Sea Clan!"

After a moment of fuming, Wanlihai, though hesitant at first, made his decision and spoke with grim determination.

"What?"

His words shocked everyone in the main hall.

"This is not advisable! Collaborating with other races will lead to condemnation from all humankind. We cannot..."

Someone immediately stood up to refute.

BANG!

However, before he could finish speaking, Wanlihai’s expression turned grim, and a terrifying attack crushed down.

Instantly, the scent of blood filled the main hall.

"In the struggle for the path to immortality, who cares whether one is human or of another race? Only when benefits are firmly in our grasp do they truly belong to us! Besides, when faced with enormous benefits, can humans truly be trusted?"

Wanlihai scoffed, silencing the crowd. Some agreed with his words; others were simply terrified.

"Since there are no objections, the alliance with the Sea Clan is settled!"

Wanlihai scanned the room. Seeing no opposition, he nodded in satisfaction, his figure gradually faded and disappeared.

Leaving behind a hall full of individuals with complex expressions.

The Sea Clan! They are a race that consumes humans! Can we truly profit by cooperating with the Sea Clan?

...

「Northwestern Territory!」

Within the vast desert, Zhao Yun led his army deeper, having pursued the enemy for tens of thousands of li and captured four more Dao Domains. Conquering one more Dao Domain would bring them to the desert palace built by the Sand Scorpion King.

Under the setting sun, sand swirled in gusts. The sky and earth were a hazy gray, obscuring the distant horizon.

"General Zhao, should we continue the pursuit?" Wang Jian asked, gripping his war sword, his aura brimming with killing intent.

"We should not pursue any further!"

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Zhao Yun shook his head. Seeing their puzzled expressions, he explained, "There are a total of thirteen Dao Domains in the Great Desert. We have occupied five, leaving eight. Along our journey, the Sand Scorpion Clan has been continuously retreating. But has anyone noticed that today’s battle was different from previous ones?"

Lv Bu casually remarked, "The Sand Scorpion Clan’s resistance has intensified?"

"Indeed!" Zhao Yun pointed ahead, his expression somewhat grave. "The remaining lands are crucial for the Sand Scorpion Clan’s survival; they cannot afford to lose them. If we continue our pursuit, they will fight to the death for the future of their clan!"

"Their intensified resistance today is a signal from the Sand Scorpion Clan: stop while you’re ahead!"

"If we continue the pursuit, the Sand Scorpion Clan will mobilize all their forces for a life-or-death battle with us!"

"Let’s retreat. I’ve heard the Southern Territory is under attack by the Wan Dao Domain. We should conclude the battle here swiftly..."

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Zhao Yun’s gaze was filled with wisdom.