CHAPTER 168: CHAPTER 166: THE CUNNING LIGHT GOD OF THE DIVINE COURT_1

"Ineffective?" The Sea Emperor sneered. His golden trident flipped over in his hand, carrying a towering bloody light, and he jabbed fiercely, shattering the void in front of him.

BOOM!

Two attacks, akin to those of celestial beings and demons, collided.

The heavens and earth darkened, and the sea surface blasted apart!

Within a thousand miles, all creatures felt immense pressure, their minds trembling. Many beasts without spiritual intelligence collapsed directly onto the ground, letting out cries of terror.

"Fight! Fight! Fight!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

The four of them roared loudly, their blood boiling with frenzy, their will to battle soaring.

The aura they emitted was like the collision of several stars, terrifying to the extreme. No matter where they fought, the void would collapse in swathes, scattering fragments everywhere—a scene akin to the apocalypse.

Hundreds of miles of Changkong were turned into a forbidden zone!

Even a simple aftershock could severely injure a Supreme Saint expert and put a Great Saint at risk of falling. As for Martial Artists below the Saint Realm, they had no chance to approach.

PFFT!

On the ground, the soldiers of the Qin Dynasty, Qunxian Sect, and the Sea Clan were all in dire straits. They hastily circulated their Spiritual Energy to defend themselves while retreating as fast as they could. Many who were a step too slow to retreat had blood flowing from all seven orifices, spurting mouthfuls of fresh blood.

Those who could escape alive were fortunate!

Many others were hit by the aftershocks, their bodies shattered into debris. Even if someone tried to piece them together after the battle, they would not be able to form a complete corpse.

"Retreat quickly! Retreat quickly!"

Frightened cries arose one after another. Disciples of the Qunxian Sect hurriedly turned their warships around, moving further away from this sea area.

"Dive to the seabed!"

The Sea Clan soldiers also scrambled to dive to the seabed, hiding in deep waters. During this process, many were hit by the underwater explosives, causing secondary casualties.

The number of deaths increased further!

"Activate the Formation!"

In Covering Sea City, a high-ranking general gave the command.

Just as his words fell, eight beams of light shot out from the city, so dazzling that one could not open their eyes.

ROAR!

A series of dragon roars resounded, shaking one’s very soul.

Eight golden dragons were seen coiling around the light pillars. They then soared into the air, circling around Covering Sea City. The golden light they emitted blocked the terrifying aftershocks outside.

In places unprotected by the Formation, the ground collapsed, splitting open with countless chasms. Large trees were uprooted, soaring into the Void only to be turned into powder. Mountains crumbled, and rivers reversed their flow...

The entire Covering Sea City seemed insignificant, as if it might be destroyed at any moment.

In the city, the soldiers of the Four Divine Beasts Legion and the Bei Wei Army gritted their teeth and held on, supporting Zhao Yun and Yue Fei in their fight.

The entire city was like a candle in the wind, yet also like an unwavering tumbler that had stood for a thousand years.

Looking up at the sky, there was nothing but the devastated Void.

No one knew when this battle would end.

「Divine Court of Light.」

"They have started fighting, haven’t they?" In the palace representing supreme power, the Light Divine Emperor asked his minister below. His expression was neutral, making his inner thoughts impossible to discern.

The grand hall was enveloped in a strange atmosphere.

Everyone standing in this grand hall was an elite of the Divine Court. Although they couldn’t guess what the Light Divine Emperor was thinking, they knew he was extremely angry.

"Your Majesty, the Qunxian Sect and the Sea Clan are jointly attacking the southern part of the Qin Empire. To resist the enemy’s invasion, the Qin Empire has dispatched the Four Divine Beasts Legion!" Wang Shou stepped out, reporting carefully.

Upon his return from the Qin Empire, Wang Shou could sense the Light Divine Emperor’s aloofness; the trust the Emperor once had in him was now absent.

"Nie Feng is stationed in the western region of the Qin Empire, while the south is invaded by the Qunxian Sect and the Sea Clan," the Light Divine Emperor mused, leaning back on his throne. A chilling, playful smile stretched across his face. "I wonder, if chaos erupts in the east at this time, can the Qin Empire withstand it?"

"That... depends on whether Your Majesty wishes to wage war against the Qin Empire," Wang Shou hesitated for a moment before speaking respectfully.

He had a fair idea of the Light Divine Emperor’s intentions. The Emperor was still fixated on the ’Four Divine Beasts Army Formation’ and wanted to exert pressure on the Qin Empire. Of course, seeking revenge for the Ninth Prince couldn’t be ruled out either. After all, the Ninth Prince was the pride of the younger generation in the Divine Court, a symbol of its dignity, yet he had been defeated by a mere imperial prodigy. Naturally, this was unacceptable.

"Use all available resources! Secure that army formation!" the Light Divine Emperor commanded, rising to his feet. His terrifying aura swept through the entire hall, causing the ministers’ hearts to tremble and their legs to turn to jelly; they nearly collapsed to their knees.

THUD!

Wang Shou, standing in the center of the hall, fell to his knees. His face was ashen, and sweat cascaded down his forehead.

"Remember, this is your last chance!"

After the Light Divine Emperor finished speaking, he turned and left the hall. The oppressive force filling the Void slowly dissipated.

"Your... Your servant shall obey!" Wang Shou stammered, slumping to the ground. His clothes were soaked in sweat as though he’d just been fished out of water, his eyes still reflecting deep fear.

The last chance! I understand what those words mean. If I can secure the army formation, I can redeem myself through this meritorious deed. But if I fail, my political career will be over. When the time comes for settling scores, a trip to the executioner’s block will be inevitable. How many who climb to the position of Prime Minister are truly clean-handed? Even if one is, offending the sovereign is a death sentence! As the saying goes, if the ruler wishes his subject dead, the subject has no choice but to die!

After a while, Wang Shou stood up, his former dignity as Prime Minister restored. His eyes glinted with murderous intent as he issued the order in a solemn voice, "Transmit my orders! The Thirty-Six Legions of the Western Territory are to encamp at the Qin Empire’s border and await my command to deploy at any moment!"

The Thirty-Six Legions of the Western Territory were his personal troops, and he had personally promoted most of their commanding officers.

It was not hard to imagine the Light Divine Emperor’s intention. He also wanted to assert his control over the Western Territory’s legions, reminding them who was the master and who was the subject, lest they overstep their bounds.

「Scorpion King’s Palace.」

"My King, good news! Such good news!" Deep within the desert, in the Scorpion King’s palace, Scorpion Shadow hurried in, excitedly reporting, "The Qin Empire is under attack by the Divine Court, the Qunxian Sect, and the Sea Clan! They’re unable to defend the northwest. This is our chance for revenge!"

"Are you sure?" the Scorpion King, who was cultivating, opened his eyes. A hint of excitement flickered within them as he asked hastily.

"Absolutely certain! I personally went to the Qin Empire to gather this intelligence. The army that attacked us last time has been transferred to the south by the Qin Emperor. Now, in the Qin Empire’s northwest, only a few hundred thousand ordinary soldiers remain!" Scorpion Shadow reported.

"Issue the order! Dispatch the grand army! Attack the Qin Empire!" Upon hearing this, the Scorpion King did not hesitate. He issued the majestic command, his crimson eyes gazing towards the eastern horizon, revealing boundless longing.

On that very day, a massive army of 500,000 soldiers from the Scorpion Clan began their attack on the Qin Empire. They retook their five lost major domains along the way, once again establishing complete control over the Endless Desert Sea.

A week later, the Scorpion Clan army arrived outside the Endless Storm.

"Warriors, the time for revenge has come! Kill them!" Scorpion Shadow stood at the mouth of the storm, waving his pincers and roaring.

The eyes of the 500,000 Scorpion Clan soldiers widened, their murderous intent surging, transforming the yellow sky into a bloody hue.

However, no one knew that just outside the Endless Sandstorm, a figure stood, clad in flowing white robes, calmly waiting.