CHAPTER 1700: CHAPTER 1700: THE PANIC OF GREAT LI HEAVEN

The system options appeared prominently.

As for the day of the attack, Chu Yuan had already planned it out.

"This time, the Empire will attack Dalitian!"

Chu Yuan announced the target of the attack to the assembled ministers!

"Ding! The host has made a choice to attack Dalitian, earning one million Destiny Points, a random lottery chance x1, and a God of Fire Warship x1."

The God of Fire Warship was different from the Empire’s original warships; it was a Divine Artifact type warship, exuding overwhelming flames like a deity in wrath.

"Dalityian?"

Hearing Chu Yuan’s words, the Sky Lord was silent for a moment and said, "Dalityian has an ancient existence; it exists as a nation’s empire. Their God-Emperor Dalitian Emperor broke through to the sixth realm a long time ago, and in the three heavens, his strength is the greatest."

"The resistance of Dalitian is also the strongest," the Earth Lord added.

"If he wasn’t strong, I wouldn’t choose to attack him first!"

Chu Yuan said, "He who I attack is Dalitian!"

"The God-Emperor’s choice of attack is correct!"

The True Yang Sky Lord acknowledged and said, "In fact, whatever day we choose to attack, it makes little difference. It’s obvious that these three heavens must be attacked to expand the Empire’s territory and connect its fortune. If we conquer Dalitian, the most resistant of the three, we can dissolve the other two days’ willpower, leaving them without the will to fight. If their Lord doesn’t want to die, they will have no choice but to submit to the Empire."

This is a common military strategy: strike the most stubborn to intimidate the weaker-willed.

"Indeed."

The Star Hai Sky Lord added, "By attacking Dalitian, I’ve dealt with the Dalitian Emperor, who is very stubborn. Although the initial battles will be challenging, once we’ve conquered it, it will pave a bright road, simultaneously intimidating the other two Lords. The Divine Martial’s military edge is unstoppable; any who block it will surely perish!"

"I command, all heavenly armies to attack Dalitian, heavily besieging Dalitian!"

Chu Yuan immediately issued an order.

All heavenly armies had long been prepared; with the command, they could immediately set off.

The vast heavenly dimension radiated formidable energy, and ahead was Dalitian. A large number of warships and countless heavy cannons completely surrounded Dalitian.

Several Cities of Guardians were also constructed, encircling Dalitian on all sides, and large numbers of soldiers appeared.

The Lords of each day served as commanders, and the Sky Lord was the supreme commander.

Meanwhile, Chu Yuan sat in the main military tent!

"Dalityian."

The Star Hai Lord gazed at Dalitian, with all the heavenly energies restrained, forming a defensive celestial array. Inside, there was also an overwhelming killing intent, clearly prepared for the Divine Martial army’s attack.

He mused, if he hadn’t been perceptive that day, all these encircling artillery bombardments would have been aimed at him.

"Sky, all heavenly armies are already in position and can attack at any time."

The Earth Lord said.

"Don’t rush, wait for His Majesty to give the total attack order. Let all soldiers gather their strength to the peak. Once the attack begins, it will be like a storm. This time, our opponent isn’t just Dalitian; once the war begins, other forces are bound to come to their aid."

The Sky Lord acted swiftly outside Dalitian, observing the opponent.

At this moment, inside Dalitian.

The Divine Capital of Dalitian.

The Dalitian Emperor sat on his throne, gazing at the ministers in the hall. Though his heaven didn’t rank in the top ten among the thirty-three heavens, it still held a position among the top tens.

Under the siege of the Divine Martial, an overwhelming oppression loomed. Though the artillery hadn’t fired, everyone could feel the Earth-Shattering disaster impending.

Within Dalitian, there was also unrest among the people, feeling incapable of resisting the Divine Martial Dynasty.

There was no way out, not because they were cowardly, but the Divine Martial’s recent military strength was too formidable. The Divine Martial Emperor’s battle against the Divine Enthronement Great Emperor, the Black Coffin’s impact, and each heaven’s allegiance had greatly impacted them.

"Your Majesty, the Divine Martial army has completely surrounded our heaven. We’ve become a cage with no way out!"

The ministers, with high status and authority, were now panicked at the sight of the imposing Divine Martial army; some wished they could sprout wings and fly away.

"Damn, why has Divine Martial not attacked Xiye Heaven or Yuanguang Heaven but chosen to strike at our Dalitian? Is Dalitian the easiest to bully?"

A strong figure’s face contorted with anger, shouting furiously.

"Divine Martial seeks to take us down, knowing we are the strongest in these three heavens, with the firmest resistance. They believe that by defeating Dalitian, the other two heavens will surrender out of fear. They want to annihilate us all!"

One minister said.

"What do you think our heaven should do?"

At this moment, the Dalitian Emperor wore a somber expression, and no one knew what he was thinking.

After a long silence, a minister boldly stepped forward, saying, "Your Majesty, the Divine Martial surrounds without attacking, creating panic and pressure on us. This is their strategy, intending for us to collapse without fighting, breaking our domestic morale. But at the same time, it also allows us time for consideration. As before with Star Hai Heaven, they were besieged, and eventually, the Star Hai Lord couldn’t bear it and surrendered to them."

"You’re right. Divine Martial indeed employs this strategy." The Dalitian Emperor looked at him, "What do you think our heaven should do?"

"Although they haven’t sent envoys, this is their final ultimatum to us. If we do not comply, their army will advance, and those who resist will die without a grave."

This minister said.

He continued, "Divine Martial is far too powerful, with the forces of Divine Martial, Xuanhuang, True Yang, Wuji, and Star Hai, making up five heavens, while we are only one. We cannot be their opponents. To fight them is a dead end!"

"So your suggestion is for this Emperor to obediently abandon all resistance, surrender, become a vanquished ruler, hand over the Imperial Jade Seal, kneel before Divine Martial, and beg for his mercy?"

The Dalitian Emperor’s cold and stern gaze fixed upon him.

"I...I dare not."

This man, crushed by the emperor’s aura, even as a primitive god, was drenched in sweat, unable to withstand the pressure, and fell to his knees: "Your Majesty, I didn’t mean it."

"Anyone who disrupts our army’s morale will be executed without pardon!"

The Dalitian Emperor’s savage and insane gaze swept over the ministers, saying, "I see in your heart a long-standing intention to defect to Divine Martial, physically in Dalitian but heart belonging to Divine Martial!"

He gathered his mana, and a Dalitian Divine Knife appeared, intending to kill this person directly.

He knew that the hearts of the whole empire were already in disarray, frightened by the Divine Martial Empire’s onslaught, lacking the courage to fight them.

How could he not guess this person’s thoughts, implicitly suggesting he abandon resistance, better to submit to Divine Martial and save casualties?

But he was unwilling, and the proud heart of an Emperor couldn’t make this decision.

Others might choose to switch allegiance to Divine Martial, but he could not!

Because he is the Emperor of Dalitian!

To submit to Divine Martial, he would become a vanquished emperor, the demise of heaven. Even if the Divine Martial God Emperor spared him, his own heart could not bear it; he absolutely refused to become another’s subject.

This is the pride of an Emperor.

As the Emperor, he needs to fight to the last moment!

"Your Majesty, please spare Gao Hai’s life; he didn’t mean it that way, only analyzing Divine Martial’s strength!"

"Yes, we have no intention of defecting to Divine Martial. We can give our lives for Dalitian; whether we live or die, we belong to Dalitian!"

"Gao Hai has made numerous contributions to the Divine Martial Dynasty."

All ministers pleaded for Gao Hai’s life.