CHAPTER 614: CHAPTER 346 6TH LIFE: INNATE DAOIST SKILL, ONE THOUGHT DRIES THE WATER!

Zhenhuang City.

In the City Lord’s Hall, the atmosphere was extremely oppressive.

"Gentlemen, now that the Great Wilderness is mobilizing forces against us, does anyone have a good strategy?"

A burly middle-aged man in heavy armor was seated at the main position in the hall. He scanned the crowd with a deep voice as he asked.

This man was the foremost combat strength of the Great Court Country, the Tingyuan Sect!

Once reputed to match the body of a god with the strength of a mortal.

But since the drastic changes in the world’s environment, his power has also diminished considerably, no longer as formidable as before.

Upon hearing this statement,

the commanders and strongmen below the hall exchanged looks, unable to respond for a long time.

In the past,

they would be thrilled upon hearing news of the Desolate Rebellion, even vying for a chance to fight.

For every suppression of chaos represented military achievements and immense wealth.

But now,

the strength of the Desolate Human Race is no longer what it used to be. If they step forward now, how is that different from a death sentence?

"Reporting to the General, these Desolate Remnants come with the force of a storm, with a Human Emperor holding the line, beyond our ability to contend."

"In my humble opinion, it would be better for us to temporarily avoid the brunt and retreat to You Province to plan carefully."

A commander hesitated for a long time before speaking up reluctantly.

This remark stirred a reaction among most of the commanders.

Everyone could see clearly that.

The Great Court is already in decline, and even if they defend this city to the death, it’s hard to change the overall situation.

Moreover, why should the nobility indulge themselves in nightly revelries in the Imperial City,

while they have to guard this cold and desolate place for years?

At least before, there were military merits to earn, and they could endure it.

But now, knowing it’s a lost cause, who would want to stay here waiting to die?

"You mean to tell me to abandon Zhenhuang City?"

The eyes of the Tingyuan Sect turned cold, and a vast oppressive force suddenly erupted.

Everyone felt as if an invisible mountain weighed down upon them, making it extremely difficult to breathe.

And the commander who suggested retreat couldn’t even let out a scream before being crushed into pulp by the pressure.

"Zhenhuang City is the gateway of the Great Court, the foremost city in the world."

"If this city falls, the Desolate Remnants will advance unchecked, no one can stop them."

"This person spreads lies and must be executed along with his nine clans, as a warning to others!"

The Tingyuan Sect slowly stood up, coldly glancing around at everyone.

Under the candlelight, his burly figure cast a shadow on the ground, so oppressive that everyone held their breath.

"Transmit my order, anyone who shakes the army’s morale, kill!"

"Anyone who flees without a fight, kill!"

"Anyone with treacherous intent, kill!"

"Impose martial law on the entire city, even if it means fighting to the last soldier, no escape is permitted!"

The murderous intent of the Tingyuan Sect sent chills down everyone’s spine.

"My Lord, this might incite turmoil within the army..."

Everyone trembled and couldn’t help but curse inwardly.

This madman, the Tingyuan Sect, if he wants to die, don’t drag them down!

That Desolate Human Emperor once slashed the heavens with a sword, forcing even the Heavenly Dao to retreat.

How could mere minions stand against Lu Yuan?

As if seeing through their thoughts, the Tingyuan Sect sneered and spoke again.

"Gentlemen, don’t you understand yet?"

"With the young Human Emperor’s power, he could easily eradicate the entire Great Court Country."

"But he did not; instead, he mobilized the entire force of the Great Wilderness to attack us."

"This act is merely to use us as a whetstone, to ignite the blood and battle fervor of the Desolate Human Race."

Upon hearing this,

everyone’s faces changed, falling into prolonged silence.

The Tingyuan Sect was right.

The conflict between the Great Court Country and the Great Wilderness has reached an irreconcilable point, with no room for compromise, ending only with one side’s annihilation.

Whether they surrender or fight to the death, the outcome is already sealed.

Moreover, with the Celestial Path severed, the Celestial Deities cannot descend.

The entire Desolate World is under Lu Yuan’s control; even if they flee to the ends of the world, what then?

"At this point, we have no choice but to fight to the death."

"Since he wants to use us as a whetstone, we shall defy him to the end!"

Everyone sighed heavily, accepting this reality.

It was not just them.

The entire Great Court Country, upon learning of this, reacted the same way.

This massive war machine, with a resolve of mutual destruction, began to operate at full capacity.

Zhenhai Navy, Imperial Forest Guard, Military Suppression Bureau...

Forces of tiger and wolf soldiers gathered from all directions, heading to Zhenhuang City in the shortest time possible.

These are the elites of the Great Court, each unit capable of sweeping through the six directions and eight desolations, having achieved glorious military successes.

However, their hands are also stained with much human blood, now carrying a do-or-die determination, attempting a final battle with the Great Wilderness!

Half a month later.

Lu Yuan and thirty thousand Qi Refiners trekked a hundred thousand miles and finally saw a grand city appearing at the mountain’s edge.

This grand city sprawled wide, bordered by perilous and steep mountains on either side, occupying the sole passage from the Great Wilderness to the Great Court Country.

Above the grand city, the words ’Zhenhuang City’ were prominently carved in flamboyant style!

Upon seeing this grand city, many Desolate Qi Refiners revealed a deep-seated hatred in their eyes, along with a deep fear and dread.

If the Great Wilderness was a cage, then this city was the only exit to the outside world.