Chapter 169: Eastward Now

ddenly Wasn't the cooperation going well""This..." The bald head guard captain of the Sihai Merchant Alliance hesitated for a moment, then said: "We all miss our hometowns very much and really want to...Under pressure from Qi Ting, Fang You had to intensify the war.

But this time, so many talented individuals had emerged. He only offered ten spots in the Ten Camps and then left, leaving only the carefree Xi Duo Fu-ren to preside. He hadn't entirely ruled out the possibility of eliminating rivals through deceit.

Of course, this kind of psychology can only exist in the stage of doubt, and it is not possible to be confirmed.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with Fang You's appearance.

But those who can be called geniuses are not usually foolish.

Even knowing the importance of this battle, the competition for the ten camp spots seemed very rational.

From beginning to end, probably only Gao Zhe got carried away. It's possible that he needed a sense of presence too much, and wanted to prove himself too much.

So Chongxuan Sheng poured several buckets of cold water on him—it worked very well.

The world has become peaceful.

Last night's battle for the final main roster spot...

It's better to not mention it.

Lei Zhanqian was arrogant and full of fighting spirit, daring to face three opponents alone.

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Tian Chang, Wen Lianmu, and Gao Zhe didn't bother with politeness either. They just joined him side by side.

But the three of them had no cooperation at all, especially Gao Zhe. He was practically sleepwalking on the court, with no plan whatsoever, and the worse he got, the more chaotic things became.

In the end, Lei Zhanyan defeated Qian forcefully.

The tide-trusting blade could not be seen by ordinary people's field, and it hadn't had the chance to unleash its full combat power. However, the outcome wasn't something unbearable either. As for that terrifyingly formidable lightning realm, he indeed found it difficult to penetrate.

For Wen Lianmu, this chaotic three-man coordination was worse than having him and Lei Zhanqian fight each other one-on-one.

As for the matter of confronting a combined army, if one's own troops are fewer in number, it is inevitable that they will be overwhelmed by Lei Zhao’s formidable might and suffer defeat. How could Xiwu Madam possibly provide him with too many troops to engage in battle

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Therefore, it remained an unsolvable problem, and he had to turn back and continue assisting Wang Yiwu.

Fang Yu's promise of ten camps, the appointments for their commanders are now all finalized.

Besides the host country's prodigy, Li Shuwu, all power lies with the Qi Country prodigy.

Fang You dispatched 50,000 troops from his main force, dividing them into ten camps of roughly equal strength. Indeed, he showed no favoritism whatsoever. The soldiers under Li Shuwen's command were not significantly different from those under other commanders, making their overall strength relatively balanced.

All the prodigies, each leading their troops, went to conduct drills.

Because Jiang Wang hadn't arrived yet, Chong Xuan Sheng asked Lin Xian to temporarily take charge of his camp.

At first, he wanted to give this opportunity to Yi Guo Tian Jiao Lin Jie because he had carefully cultivated Jiang Wang, making him a perfect fit as the deputy of Qing Shi's First Inner Court. However, Lin Xian’s cultivation remained consistent throughout, always lofty and unique... ultimately earning Chong Xuan Pang's recognition.

Even Li Jie didn't suffer a loss. He was taken away by Yan Fu and became his deputy general.

With young Master Yan looking after us, there's no chance of hardship in this Star Moon Origin.

As for his troops, let's not talk about anything else, all kinds of weaponry and equipment are absolutely the best in the entire army! Food, drink, and medicine are never in short supply.

As soon as Young Master Yan took charge, he immediately ordered the entire army to be re-equipped. He scrapped all the existing weapons of the Xu Kingdom and replaced them with high-quality weaponry he had purchased himself. There were also additional military resources allocated to support Zhong Xuan Sheng and Li Longchuan.

The two young masters from prominent military families readily accepted. They showed no trace of a general's pride afterward, addressing him as "Brother Yanxian" and eagerly begging for his guidance on military strategy...

"Then you will let go of everything" Westward-Journey Madam asked amidst the tent, now deserted.

"What then" Fang You leaned back in his chair, eyes slightly closed.

Perhaps there are other ways, perhaps you could command them yourself...

“Don't be naive.” Fang You interrupted, “This is the situation those people want, so we can only give them this.”

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“Those who were born and died on the battlefield...” Xi Du Fu sighed: “After all, they are all my Xu Guo’s sons!”

“There was no choice from the beginning, being able to drag on until today is already enough to be satisfied.” Fang’s voice was calm.

Tranquil to the point of being almost detachedly cold.

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Lady Xidu also restrained the brief vulnerability that had shown on her face, her expression returning to coldness. She and Fang You were the only two Divine Embodiment powerhouses in Xu Guo.

As the cornerstone of the Xu country, there is no room for weakness.

"Must a general be as hard as iron Without such resolve, can one achieve renown" She asked with chilling indifference.

Fang You's face was expressionless: "Emotions are a postwar affair. In war, we only have gains and losses."

“I just received word,” said Xiwu’s Lady. “The God of War has arrived as well.”

"Where are you coming from" Fang Yu asked.

"I went to the Wanshe Temple to look at the signs too!"

This answer was really surprising, but... it feels like something Jiang Mengxiong would do!

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At the Yuque Temple, a step away from the grand Wanhe Temple, one can almost feel the presence of the ancient battlefield where stars and moons clashed.

Logically speaking, Qi Nation should also dispatch a true king-level expert to stand opposite their counterpart in a certain location of Xu Nation. Only then would it align with the current situation in Xingyue Origin.

The preparations to welcome have already been made here in Xuguó...

Who would have thought that Jiang Mengxiong, upon arriving, would squeeze himself right next to Yu Que

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During the War of Astral Plains, Xiang Guo could be considered almost entirely under Jing Guo's control. For Jiang Mengxiong, although it wasn't quite like entering a tiger's den, there was still some risk involved.

Truly fearless, he regarded thousands of troops as nothing and possessed the valor to single-handedly venture into a hostile nation.

“It's really suffocating…” Fang You murmured.

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"Where is Your Majesty" After a moment of silence, the Lady Xidu asked.

Fang Yu opened his eyes and looked at the dome.

"He is old." Xu Guo's chief military officer said so.

The sovereign who failed to attain immortality, indeed withered away at a visible rate.

The power of time is the most merciless.

After that, there was silence in the room.

The largest temple dedicated to ancestor worship in the Elephant Kingdom is called "Wan He," which means "May all things go smoothly."

The giant elephant resting here is the holy spirit in the mouths of the people of the Elephant Kingdom.

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The giant elephant enshrined at the Wanhe Temple, named Songshan, is also the leader of all giant elephants within Elephant Country.

Its size was enormous, possessing the power of a cultivator nearing the Cave True Realm. It had a gentle nature and never initiated violence against others.

The people of Xiang built a temple to worship it, hoping for its blessing of good fortune.

For thousands of years, they have strangely coexisted like this.

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The Man He Temple is also considered the national temple of Xiangguo, a place of utmost sanctity in the hearts of the people of Xiangguo.

At this time, within the temple, a man clad in a two-yi martial uniform stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the giant elephant, Xiangshan, which was as large as a mountain in the distance.

This is what is called appreciating appearances.

He was firmly grounded, yet he felt as if he were floating on clouds.

Although he wore no disguise, his features remained utterly obscured.

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Only his two-yi armor, swirling in his vision, had a tangible sense of majesty flowing through it.

At this moment, Songshan was quietly munching on a large tree, moving slowly with a sense of peaceful happiness.

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But suddenly, the entire massive body knelt down!

The elephant's trunk rested motionless on the ground.

The big tree was still in his mouth, but he didn't dare to swallow it or spit it out.

This monstrous beast, dwelling within a body imbued with terrifying power, was revered as a holy spirit by the people of the elephant kingdom. They did not dare to even show a trace of resistance.

But the man in the lianyi armor just frowned: "How did you get here"

A flat yet endlessly majestic voice, a surge of power, descended upon them—

“Does the giant elephant bring pleasure to the people of Jing, but not to those of Qi”

Jing Guo's Dou-E army commander, while standing at the balustrade, tilted his head slightly and saw a young man with short whiskers and neatly combed hair standing beside him.

This person was probably in his middle years, with a calm countenance and a broad, expansive air.

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Gazing into the distance, nature is like an abyss, vast and boundless.

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"How come you're everywhere" Yu Que asked bluntly. "Isn't there anyone else in Qi"

“When it's windy and rainy, children get beaten. When you have nothing to do, you might as well just do that.” Jiang Mengxiong said casually.

“An uninvited guest is a thief,” Yu Que said.

Jiang Mengxiong smiled faintly in response: "Those who break through the mountain gate are the royal troops. Those who guard the impoverished stronghold are bandits. Does the royal army need to be invited by bandits to suppress them"

Yu Que coldly said, "Throughout history, the greatest military commanders have always come from the Central Plains."

Jiang Mengxiong said, "Now the east is coming."

Yu Que looked at him, his eyes hardening: "You think that just because you can descend from Jianfeng Mountain, you can go anywhere in the world"

Jiang Mengxiong spread his hands and said nonchalantly, "Why don't you give it a try"

Yu Que's face, ordinary people couldn't see clearly, but in Jiang Meng Xiong's eyes, it was nothing to be missed.

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This is a very young face, with thin lips, a high nose, and sword-like eyebrows. The years have only flowed in the eyes, leaving no trace elsewhere.

"You, you." Yu Que shook his head, withdrawing the menacing air, and returned his gaze to the giant elephant: "After so many years, nothing has changed."

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"Actually, things have changed." Jiang Mengxiong said.

“Oh” Yu Que asked.

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"I'm stronger now." Jiang Mengxiong said faintly.

If Wen Lianmu were here, he would definitely understand. Wang Yiwu's irritating tone, where did he learn it from

Yu Que paused for a moment, then laughed. He looked down at the giant elephant of the Elephant Kingdom's holy spirit, who was kneeling on the ground, and raised his chin: "Even if you are strong, you shouldn't scare small animals. Look what you've done to it"

There are terrifying behemoths with near-real power, but to him, even they are just "small animals" within his gaping maw.

“When a child barely over twenty years old was chased to the heavens and earth by your Jingguo people, I didn’t see this kindness from you.” Jiang Mengxiong also looked at the giant elephant named Songshan, but his words were not polite: “How come an animal can evoke such empathy from you”

With that single glance, the mountain-like elephant body split open instantly, and blood gushed out wildly!

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The virtuous god was complete in wisdom, so he didn't dare to resist and could only endure it silently.

At this time, a hand reached out and stood in front of Jiang Mengxiong, blocking his line of sight.

In the palms of hands, clean and dry, a faint whistling sound arose. There were roars of wind, surging seas, rumbling thunder, but all gradually faded into silence.

“This has nothing to do with me.” Yu Que said with a smile, “You’re venting your anger at me…not very appropriate, is it”

He was talking to Jiang Mengxiong while sending a thought toward the Giant Elephant Songshan.

The giant elephant, having received support, scrambled to its feet and staggered away. Although its steps were like an earthquake, every footstep landed silently, as if afraid of upsetting the powerful figure behind it.

Jiang Mengxiong didn't stop him either, just looked at Yu Que and said: "Unrelated to you Challenging the majesty of our Qi state, you don't even need your level of existence to nod... Your Jing Guo is truly remarkable."

Yu Qu withdrew his hand and said in a relaxed tone, "A thousand-year-old tree inevitably has decaying branches. In a realm of ten thousand miles, there is certainly corrupt soil Jing Guo is an extremely ancient country. It's undeniable that in some aspects, it is indeed somewhat slow."

"It's no problem. Erroneous perceptions always take time and external force to correct," Jiang Mengxiong said softly. "Our Great Qi is happy to offer some help."

"Then you have to work harder." Yu Que smiled and said, "How is this level enough now"

“It’s simple!” Jiang Mengxiong readily said: “You said it wasn’t enough, so my Qi clan will increase the amount. Keep increasing, keep increasing, until you say enough.”

“Do you have so many chips” Yu Que turned to look at him.

Jiang Mengxiong smiled and said, "Why don't you give it a try"

He has said this sentence twice, each time with such composure and confidence. The invincible self-confidence has seeped deep into his bones; it doesn't need to be flaunted, yet it is visible everywhere.

The two True Lords gazed at each other, like one sea meeting another.

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The power to destroy heaven and earth is hidden in the still sea.

This vast Wanhe Temple, dedicated to the worship of the Holy Spirit, may stand or fall in a single thought.

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For the two True Immortals, this was such a brief encounter.

But for the entire Elephant Kingdom, perhaps it was just a transfer of fate.

"What do you want" Yu Que finally asked.

“Qi State doesn’t ask for much, only the word ‘justice’. ” Jiang Mengxiong said: “Firstly, Mirror World Stage must publicly apologize to my Qi State’s Heavenly Prodigy and restore their reputation, compensating for their losses. Secondly, since the Ancient Demonic Slayer Alliance can’t be used justly at Yujing Mountain, then my Qi State’s Stargazing Pavilion is willing to offer it. For the sake of humanity, my Qi State has always strived to be second to none.”

“These two conditions, one more outlandish than the last,” Yu Que said with a flat tone. “You know this is impossible.”

Jiang Mengxiong said: "I enjoy the process of turning the impossible into possible."

Though there were some sarcastic remarks thrown at him, one had to admit that Jiang Mengxiong was indeed such a person.

Finally, he said, "Then I look forward to it."

“Oh, I almost forgot to mention that,” Jiang Mengxiong said. “These two conditions only apply for now.”

"Having confidence is a good thing," Yu Que said with a smirk, "Then let's see the results of the Battle of Xingyueyuan."

“These days I’ve been keeping you company here.” Jiang Mengxiong said calmly.

"There's no need for that," Yu Que said. "If you have something to do, go busy yourself elsewhere. Rest assured, I won't stoop to bullying a child."

Jiang Mengxiong only said: "If I left, how could I show you all your tense and ready-to-fight postures"

Yu Que evaded the question and only vaguely asked, "Is Zhao Xuanyang alive or dead"

Jiang Mengxiong shook his head. "I don't know."

"Hehehe," Yu Que smiled. "You guys aren't even willing to give us a single result"

Jiang Mengxiong looked at him strangely: "I don't know what to give. When Jiang Wang woke up from his coma, Zhao Xuanyang was gone. You let a little child of the inner palace realm go where do you want the answer"

He paused for a moment, then asked again: "This is very strange. Is there something wrong inside your Jingguo"

“Whether this answer can convince Jingtian Mansion, I don't know.” Yu Que completely ignored Jiang Mengxiong’s probing words. He shook his head gently, his tone still light and airy: “I might as well be convinced.”

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Jiang Mengxiong just smiled—

"There is only one answer. Whoever is unhappy, come find me."

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