English Novel
Vol2 – Chapter 7 – The mountain rain is about to come, the wind fills the building
Vol2 – Chapter 7 – The mountain rain is about to come, the wind fills the building
Meng Qingzhou's mind went blank for a moment before he suddenly snapped back to reality. He quickly stepped back, avoiding the Empress's hand that had lifted his chin, and bowed respectfully.
"Your humble servant, Meng Qingzhou, greets Your Majesty."
As he spoke, Meng Qingzhou slightly bent his body and looked up, asking, "Why has Your Majesty personally come to the battlefield? Wasn't I and my wife assigned to command this battle? Could it be that Your Majesty intends to lead the troops personally?"
The person disguised as the Empress was none other than Sister Qiong. At this moment, she was in a playful mood and couldn't resist teasing Meng Qingzhou. She deliberately approached him again, lifting his chin once more, and scrutinized his sharply defined, handsome face.
‘Tch! No wonder the Empress is so infatuated with him. It's all because of his looks. Hmph! He can't compare to our Sword Saint Master at all.’
Sister Qiong withdrew her hand with disdain, cleared her throat, and said:
"Indeed, this battle concerns the fate of the nation. How could I remain in the rear, watching our soldiers sacrifice themselves?"
"However..."(Author: We are pawread[.]com, find us on google.)
"I want to catch the seven major forces off guard. For now, do not let the news of my presence spread."
Meng Qingzhou frowned, feeling somewhat annoyed by the Empress's repeated teasing. However, seeing that she withdrew her hand in time, he didn't take it to heart and nodded, saying, "Your humble servant understands."
In reality, Sister Qiong's act of impersonating the Empress on the battlefield was part of an agreement she had with Dongfang Liuli.
Since they were to help Dongfang Liuli win the war, it was necessary for her, a late-stage Morning Glow Realm deity, to personally assist. The identity of the Lord of the Ancient Divine City was obviously inappropriate, as it could bring trouble from the foreign tribes within the city.
Thus, Sister Qiong disguised herself as the Empress, while Dongfang Liuli became a strategist in the command tent.
However, Meng Qingzhou was filled with doubts:
"How strange. What use is my position as the commander-in-chief?"
"If they really needed a scapegoat, Qin Fenghuo would be more suitable. On the surface, General Qin is tougher and more convincing, yet they chose me..."
Meng Qingzhou pondered for a long time but couldn't figure it out. He shook his head in frustration.
Regardless, since his wife was here, he couldn't hesitate when it was time to act. He had to ensure Dongfang Liuli's safety.
If Dongfang Liuli were truly in danger, even if the seven major forces united, he would dare to take them all on by himself!
The essence of survival lies in patience and secretly amassing power for a decisive strike.
Patience is for the greater good, and for Meng Qingzhou, the greater good has always been his family. Anyone who dares to harm his family, even if it means defying the Heavenly Dao, he would dare to raise his sword against the heavens!
"Liuli, when the war starts, you must stay close to me," Meng Qingzhou instructed.
Dongfang Liuli smiled sweetly and nodded obediently, "Mm-hmm, I won't leave your side."
After all, my salt fish husband is a weakling without any cultivation. How could I be at ease if I don't protect him myself?
Meng Qingzhou said no more, silently calculating their progress. Based on the army's current marching speed and the time of departure, he estimated that they had already advanced ten thousand miles into the extreme north!
The seven major forces were not far away. (Author: Search " for the original.)
...
...
Meanwhile. (Author: Support us at )
Two thousand miles away from the Great Jin expeditionary army, within a range of sword-like peaks shrouded in perpetual mist.
Three thousand Sword Mountains, like three thousand divine swords pointing to the heavens, filled the endless territory of the Forbidden Zone of Sword Seclusion. Countless famous swords were embedded in the ground, each rusty and worn blade once followed a renowned swordsman.
The owners of these swords had challenged the Forbidden Zone of Sword Seclusion tirelessly since ancient times, hoping to make a name for themselves. If recognized by the Hidden Sword Lord, they could become disciples of the forbidden zone, or even the Lord's personal disciples!
The late Jian Wentian was a living example. Originally a mere wandering swordsman, he secluded himself in the mountains for ten years, emerging to shock the world. He then challenged the inner disciples of the Forbidden Zone of Sword Seclusion, winning every battle and attracting the personal recruitment of the Hidden Sword Lord.
Over the centuries, tens of thousands had knocked on the mountain gate! Yet, those who became disciples were few and far between.
This showed the high standards and discerning eyes of the Forbidden Zone of Sword Seclusion...
Within the Forbidden Zone of Sword Seclusion.
Among the three thousand Sword Peaks, only a dozen disciples were in seclusion. The Hidden Sword Lord was in seclusion on the first peak of the forbidden zone—'Wendao Peak.'
But today, the Hidden Sword Lord suddenly emerged from seclusion to receive some unfamiliar guests and then summoned the dozen disciples.
Wendao Peak, Banquet Hall.
"Everyone, you must have heard by now." The middle-aged man in plain clothes, with an unremarkable appearance that would be lost in a crowd, was the Hidden Sword Lord!
The dozen inner disciples nodded, their expressions solemn.
The Hidden Sword Lord's only son, Jian Qiankun, stood up from his seat and waved his hand, causing an image to appear in mid-air.
In the image, a vast army of a million troops marched forward like celestial soldiers, covered by several Immortal Grade formations, moving at incredible speed, almost impossible for the naked eye to catch.
"The Great Jin Dynasty has declared war on the extreme north, and their target is us," Jian Qiankun said.
The banquet hall fell silent. (Author: Find the original at )
The leaders of the seven major forces stared intently at the image of the army, their expressions grave.
"Hoo..."
The Sect Master of the Wuyatian Sect spoke first, "We should have anticipated this. We've been on guard all this time, so there's no need to worry excessively. I have only one thing to say: the Great Jin Dynasty is doomed to come and never return."
The Five Spirit Clan leader followed, saying:
"Rest assured, since our last failed siege against the Empress, I, the King of Great Qian, the Emperor of the Blood Sea Empire, the Hidden Sword Lord, and other fellow Daoists have prepared everything in advance. We've awakened the foundations of our respective forces, just waiting for the Great Jin Dynasty to walk into our trap."
After speaking, the Five Spirit Clan leader looked at the leaders of the other forces, his eyes questioning.
Seeing the Hidden Sword Lord, the King of Great Qian, and others nod, the Five Spirit Clan leader declared loudly, "Show our foundations! Let our sons see the strength of our millennia-old legacies!"
Immediately, a series of powerful auras erupted, piercing the heavens and exerting immense pressure.
Nine Morning Glow Realm Great Beings' Dao auras shocked the high-ranking members of the seven major forces present.
"Wha-what is this?" A Moon Shine Realm cultivator from the Ao Lai Kingdom stammered in excitement.
The Five Spirit Clan leader stroked his beard and smiled:
"Our Five Spirit Clan's guardian Old Ancestor—Old Ancestor Taotie, with little lifespan left, heard of our clan's impending disaster and chose to fight to the death rather than die in obscurity."
The Blood Sea Emperor said calmly, "The Emperor Grade Blood Puppet has been cultivated since I ascended the throne. It now possesses the strength of the early Morning Glow Realm."
Everyone was amazed but understood. The Blood Sea Empire's strongest method was not physical strength but the 'Blood Puppet Technique' inherited from the era of creation.
Each generation of the emperor cultivated a 'Blood Puppet' to secure their throne, often with the puppet's cultivation surpassing the emperor's.
The King of Great Qian spoke coldly, his eyes filled with sorrow, "My two Old Ancestors, knowing they couldn't break through, used a life-burning secret technique to reach the Morning Glow Realm in the past half month. Whether we win or lose this battle, they will fall..."
As each leader revealed their foundations, the high-ranking members of the seven major forces gradually shed their worries, replaced by excitement and joy!
Nine Morning Glow Realm Great Beings! How could the Great Jin Empire withstand this!?
The Hidden Sword Lord wiped the ancient sword in his hand, an Emperor Grade divine sword with its own consciousness and cultivation. Paired with the Hidden Sword Lord, it could even unleash Morning Glow Realm power.
The Hidden Sword Lord looked up and said calmly:
"Everyone, listen to me."
"Learning from our previous failure, I suggest that as soon as the battle begins, we immediately kill Meng Qin and Minister Meng!"
"Not to mention what kind of demonic methods Meng Qin might have to help the Empress escape death, just the fact that the Empress appointed him as the commander-in-chief this time is highly suspicious."
At this point, the Hidden Sword Lord's killing intent surged as he added: (Author: To read the uncut version, go to pawread dot com)
"We have seen many Mandate of Heaven prodigies in our cultivation journey. They often possess great fortune, so even if they lack cultivation or have low cultivation, they cannot be underestimated! We must strike swiftly and decisively, killing Meng Qin first!"
No one present voiced any objections. They all nodded, unanimously agreeing. (Author: For the full version, )
First kill Meng Qin, then destroy the Great Jin army! Then march to the Imperial Capital for a second siege against the Empress!
.....................
THIS CHAPTER UPLOAD FIRST AT NOVELBIN.COM