He found it a little hard to believe that Miao Yi would be able to produce a hundred thousand of them. However, since Miao Yi had said so, and considering how the other party had been in control of the Primordial Era for so long, Miao Yi must have some sort of secret method. However, he was still puzzled and asked, "An Evil Spirit weapon is not something that can be used by ordinary people. Are all these hundred thousand cultivators who practice fire-type cultivation techniques?"
He was rather suspicious of this point. Not everyone could cultivate the Five Elements Cultivation Technique. It depended on one's talent. All the cultivators in the Celestial Court who cultivated the Five Elements Cultivation Technique were probably registered. Where could they find so many cultivators who cultivated the Fire Element Cultivation Technique? Although there were many cultivators in the world, there were very few people who practiced fire-attribute cultivation techniques. Even when the Celestial Court organized a purge of Evil Spirits, they had to gather a small number of cultivators who practiced fire-type cultivation arts from all over the world to follow the army into battle. Where did Miao Yi find so many of them? If he had prepared beforehand, wouldn't he be afraid of being exposed?
Miao Yi said calmly, "I've temporarily borrowed a hundred and fifty thousand Evil Spirits with a cultivation of Golden Lotus and above from the Primordial Era!"
"…" Yang Qing was instantly rendered speechless. He shuddered in fear. This guy had actually brought so many Evil Spirits out of the Primordial Era!
Why did the Heavenly Court have to eliminate the Evil Spirits regularly? This thing was like a god of plagues. Once it spread and grew, it would definitely bring misery to all living beings in the world. Not only would humans suffer, but wherever it went, not even a blade of grass would grow.
Yang Qing's Adam's apple bobbed up and down. "The Celestial Court has purged them time and time again, but there are still so many Evil Spirits with a cultivation of Golden Lotus and above in the Primordial Era?"
Miao Yi said, "It's not that easy to wipe out the Evil Spirits in the Primordial Era. It's such a huge place, and it's inconvenient to fly. Even the Evil Spirits themselves don't know how many Evil Spirits there are in the Primordial Era. Who knows how many are hiding in every nook and cranny. If it weren't for Charcoal's help, even I wouldn't have been able to find out the exact number of Evil Spirits in the Primordial Era. This time, I've basically recruited every Evil Spirit with a cultivation of Golden Lotus and above! Charcoal has done a great service in this matter. He didn't stay in the Primordial Era for so many years in vain. "
"Haha, it's nothing, it's nothing." Charcoal chuckled as he patted his round and bulging belly, beaming with joy. Hearing Miao Yi praise him for his meritorious service, he spoke modestly, but no matter how one looked at it, his modesty was just that? Nathaniel
On the other hand, Miao Yi, who had been so imposing just a moment ago, sighed with some melancholy. "Zhaoqing, ask the Princess Consort to inform all the brothers in the Imperial Guards to prepare for retreat." His expression was also indescribably bitter. He recalled the battle with Half Tiger Flag all those years ago. Although it was not as spectacular as the battle he had experienced after that, it was still a terrible battle. There was not a single person left unscathed. The scene of so many people crying and begging him to leave and risking their lives to protect him was still vivid in his mind. However, the dozen or so former subordinates of the Primordial Army were all killed by him.
He clearly knew that once Bluemoon took action, those dozen or so people would have no chance of survival, but he had no choice but to do so because he needed that batch of broken magic bows and had to eliminate the ten million soldiers lying in ambush. Moreover, he couldn't contact his old subordinates, and even if he could, it would be difficult for them to escape from Ximen Wuye's control. Thus, he didn't even blink and decisively sacrificed those people.
Now that the battle was imminent, he knew very well that with his command, there was no telling how many people would shed blood and how many families would be destroyed.
There were still some former subordinates among the Imperial Guards attacking this time, but he couldn't contact them. They probably wouldn't be able to escape from the attacking army. In a battle between two armies, it was impossible for him to let his subordinates carefully identify who was on his side and avoid attacking. How could they do so in the midst of such a huge battle?
He could only try his best to save those who could retreat, and if he couldn't, then he could only blame himself for letting them down.
All of this, if he said it was for self-preservation, that if he didn't make a move, Lord Qing would make a move against him, that he was fighting for the future of his brothers who had followed him for so many years, would the world believe him? Even if he didn't dare to say it out loud, he would probably secretly curse him for his wild ambitions.
He thought back to when he was still young and inexperienced. If he looked at the current him back then, he would probably also curse him for being a scoundrel …
The Prince's Residence's soldiers patrolled back and forth, and security was tight.
However, news of Lord Qing's army attacking still spread like wildfire, quickly spreading throughout the entire Prince's Residence. It was said that Lord Qing had gathered 1.5 billion Imperial Guards to attack, and everyone in the Prince's Residence was in a state of panic.
Su Yun asked about Yun Zhiqiu's whereabouts and quickly made her way to the garden. She saw Yun Zhiqiu sitting in the pavilion, sipping on tea.
After hurriedly entering and greeting her, Su Yun asked, "Your Highness, I heard that Lord Qing has gathered 1.5 billion soldiers to attack Your Highness. Is that true?"
Yun Zhiqiu calmly replied, "So what if it is, and so what if it isn't?"
Su Yun wanted to ask how this was possible. After all, Miao Yi had kept this matter a secret from most people. Even Yang Qing didn't dare to reveal it to her. To prevent her from asking too many questions, Yang Qing didn't even meet with her when he was in the Prince's Residence, so the information she knew was limited. She was about to ask, but when she saw Yun Zhiqiu's reaction, her eyes flashed, and she smiled. "It seems Your Highness is prepared."
Yun Zhiqiu raised his head and asked curiously, "How so?"
Su Yun smiled. "This is no small matter. Since Your Highness is so calm, Your Highness naturally has a way to deal with it."
Yun Zhiqiu smiled but didn't say anything. There was no need to think about how to deal with it.
Just then, a group of armored soldiers escorted over a dozen people over. There were two concubines and their handmaidens, as well as several servants of the Prince's Residence. Some of them had ugly expressions on their faces, while others pretended to be calm.
Putting down his teacup, Yun Zhiqiu stared at the two beauties in front of him and calmly said, "Do you think spreading a few rumors in the Prince's Residence will disrupt the army's morale? Should I say that you have underestimated His Highness, or should I say that you are foolish? Do you think I'm deaf and blind? Do you think I won't be able to find out? Can't you tell that the person behind you has already abandoned you? "
One of the beauties replied calmly, "I don't know what Your Highness is trying to say."
Yun Zhiqiu scoffed. "I've already said that if there are any spies in the Prince's Residence, I will let bygones be bygones if they step forward. In the end, not a single one of them stepped forward. I gave you a chance, but you didn't want it. Yet, you still dare to cause trouble? Then don't blame me for being ruthless … Take them away. I've already told you what to do! "
One of the generals cupped his fists and accepted the order. With a wave of his hand, the armored soldiers dragged the people away. These people were scared out of their wits when they recalled the words' cut into pieces'.
"Spare us, Your Highness!"
"Your Highness, you can't do this. I want to see His Highness, I want to see His Highness …"
Yun Zhiqiu shot them a cold glance. "Shut up!"
Crisp slaps rang out as all of them were slapped until their mouths were a bloody mess. They could no longer make a sound.
Su Yun sighed inwardly. His Highness had just killed one of his concubines, and now there were two more. These two were probably going to die even more miserably …
The exit of the Star Door was relatively close to the division. Bi Zhuo and his men arrived one step ahead of the rest. Fifty million soldiers flashed out and routed the millions of soldiers guarding the exit in a single round. Bi Zhuo didn't chase after them. Instead, he ordered his men to form a formation and guard the exit to prevent the enemy who had lost on the main battlefield from escaping.
In the starry sky above Ox King Planet, two hundred million soldiers stood in formation. Bluemoon hovered in front of the formation with her hand on the sword hanging from her waist. Her pretty face was full of valiance and killing intent.
More than a thousand men led by Qu Changtian appeared and galloped over.
A gap opened up in the formation behind Bluemoon, and she swiftly retreated to the core of the formation under the escort of the central army. As the commander-in-chief, she couldn't possibly take the lead in such a battle unless it was absolutely necessary. That would be an irresponsible act that only cared about her own pleasure.
Bluemoon drew her sword and gave the order. A shield formation was set up at the front, and the archers drew their bows in preparation.
Qu Changtian, who had rushed over in a hurry, sized up the enemy's forces and couldn't help but sneer inwardly. It seemed that his fifty million troops had worked. As expected, the other party was willing to fight without hesitation.
To him, he wasn't afraid of Niu Youde fighting, but he was afraid of running away without a fight. Niu Youde had clearly brought out all the resources of the headquarters. Very good, it saved him a lot of trouble!
From a certain perspective, was it more worthwhile to annihilate Niu Youde's forces or Niu Youde himself? Naturally, it was the former.
"Fifty million troops, get into formation!" Qu Changtian raised his hand to stop the charge and issued the order.
Fifty million troops appeared at the front, back, left, and right. They got into formation and began to advance toward the enemy camp. It was obvious that they were going for a head-on clash.
At this stage and scale, there was actually no need for fancy techniques. What mattered was the strength and combat power of the army, and what remained was the commander-in-chief's ability to command and deploy.
The generals on the left and right knew that this side hadn't brought out all their forces.
"Once I've entangled the enemy in a head-on confrontation, the army will immediately deploy all of its forces. Han Zejun, you will lead a hundred million troops on the left and flank them. Quan Wuping, you will lead a hundred million troops on the right and form a three-way encirclement with me. Xiao Yanlie, you will lead fifty million troops on a detour and head straight for the thieves' lair. You must capture Niu Youde alive if you can. In short, don't let him escape. If he's not around, you will immediately split up and search for him! "Qu Changtian gave the order clearly as the army advanced.
"Yes!" The three generals complied.
The two armies quickly faced each other and entered the range of the enemy's magic breaking bows.
"Cone Formation Charge!"
The commanders of both sides issued the order at almost the same time.
"Kill!"
Hundreds of conical formations made of shields rushed out from both sides and charged madly toward the other, their battle cries shaking the starry skies.
"Fire!"
Countless streams of light erupted from both sides as they attacked the enemy's cone formation. Rumbling booms rang out as flesh and blood flew in all directions.
The battle instantly reached its climax. Both sides found it hard to retreat. In the face of such a fierce offensive, neither side could easily turn back.
Qu Changtian waved his sword. "Attack!"
In a split second, the 450 million soldiers of the Imperial Guard were unleashed. A hundred million soldiers took a detour to the left, another hundred million soldiers took a detour to the right, and another fifty million soldiers took a detour to the Bull King Planet.
Bluemoon sneered as she shook the Star Bell in her hand.
General Xiao Yanlie, who was leading the fifty million soldiers toward the Ox King Planet, was shocked when he saw the densely packed figures charging toward the planet.
"Not good!" Take responsibility? The general on the lookout pointed in all directions and shouted, "Sire, we've fallen into a trap!"
Qu Changtian's expression shifted as he looked to the left, then to the right. Countless soldiers were charging toward him from all directions, at least several times the number of soldiers on his side. It was a complete siege. Where did all these people come from? There was no such thing in the intelligence provided by the Heavenly Palace!
On the battlefield, intelligence often determined the outcome of a battle.
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