Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu-Chapter 432 - 251: Battle of the Two Kings - Total War
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Wars between cultivators were never really valued for territory.
The function of land was far less significant than the role of the cultivators.
If the person remained, so did the land; without the person, no amount of territory was of use.
Just like how Chen Qing led the Undying Dragon Cavalry, once no one could restrain him, no matter how large the land, he could conquer it with the Undying Dragon Cavalry.
It just required a bit more effort.
This was the deterrent effect of the Undying Decree.
Ji Dang and Chen Qing were locked in fierce battle, leaving Li Chonghuan and Wushang as the remaining leaders.
Under the orders of Li Chonghuan and Wushang, all the cultivators in the Death Realm gathered toward the main battlefield.
Meanwhile, part of the news was transmitted to the mortal world.
"Ji Dang, in the Death Realm, led the Shen Sha Army to decisively defeat seven thousand enemy troops, slaying countless foes!"
"Such power, truly unsurpassed in the Death Realm!"
"It is said that Ji Dang is now leading his army to pursue the retreating Nanli troops, and it shouldn’t take long to completely annihilate the seven thousand enemy soldiers!"
"To annihilate seven thousand enemy soldiers in one battle, such a record is unmatched in history!"
However, just two days after this news, new reports emerged.
"Lord Wen of Nanli is leading the Dragon Cavalry Army to block the Shen Sha Army, and it’s said the battle has already begun."
"The Dragon Cavalry, Shen Sha Army, both are undefeated armies; it’s truly unknown which is stronger!"
"It’s said the battlefield where the Dragon Cavalry and Shen Sha Army are clashing has turned into a Shura Demon Realm, where all who enter perish!"
"Two Great Grandmasters clashing, what a spectacular scene it must be, too bad it can’t be witnessed."
"Forget about watching, entering their battlefield means death!"
Jiuhe City.
Swords flew like shuttles, weaving through the sky, and the cultivators on the ground were all in a hurry.
At this moment, all cultivators below the Mystic Gate Realm in Nanli were mobilized.
Outside Jiuhe City, a Ghost Gate stood open, and everyone passing through couldn’t help but glance at it.
New decrees had been issued, anyone at Foundation Establishment Great Perfection was to sever themselves and enter the Death Realm to assist in the battle at any time.
The Ghost Gate would remain open until this decisive battle concluded.
Numerous orders were sent to the Eight Nations of Nanli, mobilizing the last remaining Foundation Establishment Great Perfections.
Ye Yuntian, clad in heavy armor, strode like a dragon or a tiger within the army camp, "How many haven’t arrived yet?"
Shen Ao clasped his hands and said, "Brother Gongsun Xiu is mobilizing troops from You Country, Brother He Ming is mobilizing from Iron Country, they still need some time."
Ye Yuntian said, "We can’t wait any longer, we’ll lead the Foundation Establishment Great Perfections of Wu Country, Yan Country, and Lin Country into the Death Realm to assist in battle first."
Shen Ao said, "But if we all leave, the entire framework of Li Bingwei will collapse. Can Lady Xuanping really support Li Bingwei alone?"
Ye Yuntian said, "Qilin Temple and Dao Origin Land have already sent all their disciples, reportedly over twenty in the Mystic Gate Realm, it should be fine."
"Also, on King Wu’s side, the Great Witch Xuan Bird has already received the royal mandate, leading dozens of Mystic Gate Realm to take over."
"Hidden Sword Mountain has also sent disciples, we’re already at the life-and-death moment, we can’t afford to wait any longer."
"By the way, what happened to the Dragon Cavalry Army reserves?"
Shen Ao said, "They were ordered away by the young master, supposedly for a secret mission."
"Probably at the behest of Dan Yangzi, the Daoist Lord."
Ye Yuntian said, "Then let it be, the Daoist Lord’s decree isn’t something we can interfere with, gather all Foundation Establishment Great Perfections, today we enter the Death Realm to assist in the battle!"
The next day, Pan Wu packed his bags, checked the elixirs in his Snake Gu space again to ensure everything was ready, and bowed to Chen Dan, "Young master, I am ready!"
Chen Dan grasped Pan Wu’s hand, "Pan Wu, the entire Nanli, the whole Li Bingwei, the survival of all academies might rest on you alone."
"As you go, you must complete the mission!"
Pan Wu nodded, "Rest assured, young master, even if I have to sacrifice my life, I will deliver these elixirs to Lord Wen!"
Chen Dan smiled, "Rest assured, I’ve already brought your family to Jiuhe City, your children have all been admitted to the Feather King Army."
"If this mission succeeds, your family will be assured a future in the royal city!"
Pan Wu was moved to tears, "If I return, achieve the Mystic Gate, I vow to serve as the young master’s vassal for eternity, to protect you!"
Chen Dan helped Pan Wu up, "The entire Dragon Cavalry Army reserves will follow your orders, go now, I await your good news!"
Pan Wu nodded, mounted his horse, and three hundred Dragon Cavalry Army reserves behind him, all riding white wolves, began advancing toward the Ghost Gate.
After they left, Xuanping slowly emerged from the back courtyard and asked, "Dan’er, why choose him, he doesn’t seem very smart."
Chen Dan replied, "This requires someone reliable in action, smart people often like to overthink, which leads to mistakes."
Xuanping said, "My Dan’er indeed possesses a third of the world’s Cultural Fortune, just by spending a few years with me, you’ve learned all your mother’s methods."
"By the way, are you about to reach Foundation Establishment?"
Chen Dan nodded, "With the elixirs granted by my master accustomed over years, my cultivation progresses faster than ordinary people!"
Xuanping said, "Continue to consolidate a bit more, your Foundation Establishment still requires your father’s consent."
"And at your age, Foundation Establishment isn’t quite suitable, when the trees stand out in the forest, the wind will certainly destroy them, delaying is better."
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