Once the Decimating Abyss moved, the winds and clouds of the Nine States changed.
Not long after Shang Province's soul cultivators left, the Blood Red Purgatory appeared in the Heaven Expanding Straits. The speed at which the purgatory spread exceeded everyone's expectations.
"Reporting that the formation barriers covering thousands of miles have collapsed in less than half an incense stick's time. Rakshasa is endless!"
"Reporting that the Heaven Expanding Army at the first line of defense has suffered heavy casualties. Liu Junwang has died!"
"Reporting that the Decimating Abyss entrance has fallen, and Rakshasa has spread!"
Reports came in one after another. Shenshao's expression was grave. Even though he had overestimated Rakshasa, he had never expected Rakshasa to be so terrifying.
"Your Majesty, Rakshasa's strength this time is more terrifying than any of the previous disasters. It is impossible to limit the spread of the war."
In the Jin Dynasty's court, Mo Shaocong, as a cabinet minister, was the first to speak.
Military Minister Xing Yan followed. "Lord Mo is right. His Majesty wanted to limit the war to the Heaven Expanding Straits for the sake of the Nine States. But now that it is impossible, we must change our strategy immediately."
"What do you all think?" Shenshao asked.
"We second it."
"Sigh." Shenshao sighed. "Spread the news throughout the Nine States. Let's start a war!"
The ministers heaved a sigh of relief. Then, Shenshao issued a series of orders to deal with Rakshasa.
"Order: All soldiers and civilians of the twelve cities along the Heaven Expanding Straits to evacuate. Destroy the teleportation formations after evacuation."
"Order: All soldiers of the Jin Dynasty are to gather at the back of the twelve cities and defend with their lives."
"Order: The last three battalions of the Death Camp are to enter the Forbidden Land of Life and Death. The middle three battalions!"
Shen Shao's voice paused, and Mo Shaocong was greatly shocked. Just as he was about to speak, Shen Shao abruptly stood up and said word by word, "The middle three camps will follow me and fight a round first!"
"Your Majesty, no!"
Tens of thousands of officials were so frightened that they almost fainted. They all knelt down and begged Shenshao to retract his order.
"I am the only one who can win the first battle that will destroy the world. Only then will the Nine States have the will to resist." Shenshao's attitude was resolute. He looked at His Highness and said, "Shen Feng, Father is personally leading the troops. Tianqi is in your hands."
"I hope that Imperial Father returns with victory as soon as possible." Shen Feng's face was as clear as jade. He didn't refuse when he heard this, bowing in Silence.
Following the change in the Jin dynasty's strategy, in just a few days, 12 large cities along the Tiantu Straits became empty. At the same time, the Tiantu Straits were completely lost.
Behind the 12 major cities, the 36 major cities were defended by half of the Jin Dynasty's army. The main battlefield of the apocalyptic war, Zhongzhou, was in a stalemate. The other provinces were about to face ruthless destruction as Rakshasa spread.
At this time, Wuzhen stepped onto the jade boat heading for the Holy Zhi Palace. Xie Tian, who was in Shangyou City in the northeast of Yuezhou, also stood in front of Zhao Ying, the commander of the Ninth Camp of the Shangyou Army for the first time.
"Your subordinate, Hu Lai, greets Commander Zhao."
Xie Tian brought Hu Tai and Hu Pi and cupped their fists in greeting.
Zhao Ying's facial features were gentle, and his face was full of smiles. He hurriedly helped Xie Tian up and praised sincerely, "If you hadn't taken the initiative to patrol the borders, our Shangyou defense line would have been broken through by those bastards in Lanzhou!"
Xie Tian said seriously, "It's all because of Commander Zhao's strategy. Your subordinate doesn't dare to take credit."
"Haha, good, good!" Zhao Ying was so good that he couldn't close his mouth. The more he looked at Xie Tian, the more he liked him. "You've helped me gain face this time. Tell me, what reward do you want?"
"As long as I can help Lord Commander solve your problems, Hu Lai doesn't want any reward!"
Zhao Ying was so touched that his eyes turned red, while Hu Tai and Hu Pi almost burst out laughing.
If Zhao Ying knew why Commander Wu of the Autumn Leaf Dynasty's True Breath City led the army to attack Shangyou City, he wouldn't be able to laugh anymore.
"Good, I lack loyal people like you by my side!"
Zhao Ying held onto Xie Tian's shoulder with tears in his eyes. "From today onwards, you three brothers are my personal guards, and you, Hu Lai, are my personal guard captain!"
"Many thanks, Lord Commander!"
No one died in the conflict between True Breath City and Shangyou City. According to Xie Tian's estimations, this news definitely wouldn't reach the You Family.
However, things didn't go according to plan. The You Family indeed didn't hear about this matter, but Zhao Ying, who wanted to take credit, took the initiative to report this great merit.
Thus, when Xie Tian was happy about his promotion, You Xiao Chan's brows also furrowed.
As the Third Young Miss of the You Family, You Xiao Chan wasn't famous for her cultivation or combat strength, but for her quick-wittedness. Thus, the You Family basically relied on her to handle all the matters.
"Did you find out?"
"Young Miss, I heard that Commander Wu is afraid of his wife. A few days ago, he went out to drink with women behind his wife's back. When he returned alone, he was ambushed!"
As for what kind of ambush it was, the servant didn't say anything. You Xiao Chan said indifferently, "Speak."
"Yes, Commander Wu was stripped naked and hung in his own backyard. There was a line of words written on his back: You have the guts to visit, but you don't have the guts to admit it. Wu is afraid of his wife. Can you be a man like this Zhao for once?"
"Hahaha!"
You Xiao Chan helplessly looked at the laughing Zhi Rou and rubbed her forehead. "Such a clumsy plan. Did you really find out who did it?"
"Not yet."
"Oh." You Xiao Chan thought for a moment and suddenly asked, "Tell me what happened after Commander Wu sent his troops."
The servant had just finished speaking when You Xiao Chan suddenly stood up and then slowly sat back down. She smiled faintly and said, "Tell that Commander Zhao that I will hold a banquet tomorrow to welcome the meritorious person. Tell him to bring that Hu Lai."
"Yes!"
When Zhao Ying told this matter to Xie Tian with a flushed face, the latter couldn't be happy no matter what.
"Go and get ready. Wash the mud off your bodies. Don't embarrass me!"
Seeing that Zhao Ying was so excited that he didn't know what to do, Xie Tian frowned and left the barracks, feeling a little uneasy.
"I hope it's not her!"
No matter what, Xie Tian had to go on this trip. Otherwise, let alone being a personal guard captain, he would probably be stripped of his position by Zhao Ying.
Four hours later, a small spirit boat rose from the barracks and flew toward the You Family's territory.
Twelve hours later, the spirit boat finally arrived at the You Family's territory in Nether Mist City.
"Commander Zhao Ying of the Ninth Camp of the Nether Army greets Steward You." Zhao Ying solemnly bowed, and Xie Tian and his thirty-some men also bowed.
Steward You swept his gaze over them and smiled slightly. "Commander Zhao, you've worked hard. The celebratory banquet is about to begin. Please follow me."
This was the first time Xie Tian had entered the territory of a noble family. Although the layout of the Yue Prefecture's aristocratic families couldn't compare to the ten great families of the Central Plains, it still gave him quite a shock.
"A body refinement aristocratic family has all sorts of formations in their territory!"
"There are countless experts hidden in the shadows. I feel like there are more than thirty gazes on me at the same time!"
"Oh, someone's spying on me. Fortunately!"
Xie Tian didn't resist at all. All his True Essence had long since been hidden by the Dark Blade. Unless he used the Dark Blade, no one would be able to spy on him.
Xie Tian didn't know that You Xiao Chan had been observing him through a mirror when he had entered the You Family's territory. Her main target of observation was him.
"Hu Lai!"
You Xiao Chan's brows furrowed in confusion. "Have you investigated them?"
"Young miss, we've investigated all three of them. Hu Tai and Hu Pi's parents died when they were young, and they were adopted by Iron Fist Huang Chi. As for Hu Lai, it's said that he's Huang Chi's first disciple."
"It's said …" You Xiao Chan's expression turned cold.
"Young miss, in order to atone for his sins, Huang Chi never entered the world."
"That's enough. You can leave."
You Xiao Chan closed her eyes in thought. "Hu Lai, Hu Lai … why does it feel so familiar?"
At this time, Zhao Ying's thirty-some people were seated at the celebratory feast. They were both excited and nervous.
Xie Tian's excitement was fake, but his nervousness was more serious than anyone else's. He had already learned from others that the one hosting this celebration feast was the third ranked You Xiao Chan of the You Family.
"Zhao Ying probably wanted to take credit and reported it himself."
Xie Tian speechlessly glanced at the elated Zhao Ying and sighed inside.
"Third miss has arrived!"
A white-robed figure walked in. The faint fragrance of lotus diluted the atmosphere of the celebratory feast, but it also caused Xie Tian's heart to jump.
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