Dark clouds were rolling in the sky, and black storms were like demonic arms that could prop up the heavens and earth. Countless lightning bolts were flashing within, and under the dark clouds was a continuous snowfall. Everything was withering, and the remaining spiritual qi in the Shattered Cauldron Realm and the Celestial Pole Continent had finally disappeared. The Heavenly Punishment came so quickly that it exceeded everyone's expectations.
The earth became even colder. The Shattered Cauldron Realm was still okay, but the Celestial Pole Continent was already filled with starving people. However, Yangshang didn't order for disaster relief. Instead, he exploited the food even more intensely. He needed more food to destroy the Shattered Cauldron Realm. Since he couldn't return to the Heaven Realm, he could only destroy the Shattered Cauldron Realm and become the king of the mortal world.
…
The afternoon in Ze Tian Palace was also gloomy. The palace maids all lit up the candles. The palace lanterns glowed faintly, illuminating the spacious palace hall.
Inside the palace hall, Lin Muyu, Qin Yin, Tang Xiaoxi, Feng Jixing, and the others were all there. At the same time, some leaders of the Dragon League were also there. Everyone's face was full of loneliness and sorrow.
After cultivating for so many years, they had all become mortals. No one knew if their lifespan would disappear along with them.
Lin Muyu clenched her fists. Strands of golden light started to dissipate around her fists.
Nangong Lie's eyes turned cold. "Lin General's divine power has completely dissipated. The last god on this continent has also disappeared."
Feng Zhanlin, Moqi Lin, and the others were all desolate.
Lin Muyu took a deep breath. She sensed that the divine power in her Yi Sea had completely dissipated. Her Supreme Being Lattice had also lost its luster and turned into a plain stone.
"The godhead has turned into stone. The Heavenly Punishment has finally come." He said softly. He wasn't surprised. After all, this day would come sooner or later. He looked up at everyone and said, "How far has everyone's cultivation fallen?"
Feng Zhanlin said, "I'm ashamed. I've already fallen to the Holy King Realm."
Moqi Lin, Nangong Lie, and the others also nodded. "Us too."
"What about Big Brother Feng?"
"I'm also in the Holy King Realm." Feng Jixing said, "It's like my power has been sucked dry in an instant. It's very difficult to use the power of Law."
Lin Muyu looked at the two Ancestors of Sorcerer, Emperor Jiang and Qiang Liang, and asked, "Where are the two seniors?"
Dijiang said, "Early Saintly Sky realm."
Qiang Liang nodded. "Me too."
Lin Muyu sighed, "Even the two seniors are like this."
Qin Yin said, "Big brother Yu, Xiao Xi and I are also at the early stage of the Divine Heaven Realm."
"Mm." Lin Muyu was pleased, and said, "It seems that I'm the only one at the peak of the Divine Heaven Realm."
"Huh?" Ouyang Yan was stunned. "You are at the peak of the Saint Heaven Realm?"
"Hmm …"
Emperor Jiang smiled. "Lin General's cultivation is above ours, and he has the protection of the Sovereign Personality and the Outer Heaven Mystic Spell, so it's expected that he can maintain his peak Saintly Sky realm strength. This is a good thing for us!"
Lin Muyu said, "In fact, he's still a mortal, so there's not much difference. Feng Zhanlin, tell me about the current situation of the Dragon League. How far has everyone's cultivation fallen? "
Feng Zhanlin cupped his fists. "Reporting to Lin General, there are three Saintly Sky realm cultivators, the three Ancestors of Sorcerer, around two hundred Holy King Realm cultivators, over four thousand Holy Venerables, and most of the rest are Heavenly Realm cultivators. There are also some with weak foundations that have fallen to the Earth Realm …"
"My God, Earth Realm cultivation, how weak is that …" Lin Muyu almost laughed out loud.
Nangong Lie said, "It's okay. Even if our strength has fallen so much, we're not afraid of that boy Yangshang. At most, we'll fight to the death. Humans only have one life, and grass only has one autumn. How can we let others bully us?"
"Hmm, then let's fight as mortals."
Lin Muyu cleared her throat and said, "All members of the Dragon League will be organized into an army under my command. Once the war breaks out, from today on, train your mounts to charge and form battle formations. No matter what kind of gods you used to be, from today on, you must treat yourselves as warriors of the empire and obey orders. You are my trump card, and I'll use you when I need you the most."
"Yes, Lin General!"
Feng Zhanlin, Nangong Lie, Moqi Lin, and Murong Tianxing all nodded.
…
At night, the candlelight was cold, and the cold wind blew through the gaps in the walls, sounding like the howling of wolves. The inside of the hall was not as warm, and even Qin Yin and Tang Xiaoxi were wrapped in thick leather robes, shivering.
Lin Muyu put a bowl of chicken soup on the table and clapped her hands, "My wives, it's time to eat."
"Mm."
The two beauties stood up and sat down. Qin Yin took the initiative to share the soup, and after she filled the bowl, she couldn't help but be moved, "Big Brother Yu …"
"What's wrong, Xiao Yin?"
Qin Yin's eyes were clear like water, and there was some uneasiness in them, "We have the palace walls to block the wind, and the hall to block the rain, but what about the commoners? We can drink this delicious soup, but the poor people might be starving, and their families are crowded together to resist the cold, but I, the empress, can't do anything. "
"Who said you can't do anything?"
Lin Muyu held her little hand and asked her to sit down, saying gently, "Xiao Yin, you approved so many documents during the day, and almost all of them were disaster relief edicts from the prefectures. Do you know how many people you can get after you sign your name and stamp your imperial seal? It's not that you didn't do anything, but you did very well. As for disaster relief and war, there's me, Big Brother Feng, and Aunt Lian. You can't handle so much alone. "
"Is that so?" Qin Yin asked.
"Mm, don't think so much. Eat your fill first. We are already mortals, and we will feel cold and hungry. We are no longer gods."
Tang Xiaoxi also said, "Xiao Yin, this is heaven's punishment, and it's a disaster that humans can't stop. We just have to do our best, and you don't have to blame yourself."
"Mm."
Qin Yin nodded, "The day after tomorrow, we will set off for the expedition. I plan to pay my respects to my father tomorrow … a simple one."
"I will go with you," Lin Muyu said.
"Okay."
…
It was a tough night. Spending the cold night as a mortal again, Lin Muyu couldn't sleep at all. It wasn't that he didn't want to sleep, but he couldn't. The people's livelihood, the war, the resources, the tactics, and the conflicts — almost every detail made it hard for him to sleep.
The next day, the snow was lighter, but it was still falling.
Lin Muyu, Qin Yin, and Tang Xiaoxi led dozens of imperial guards to the National Monument Forest.
The heavy snow had almost covered up the names on the Nation Guarding Monument. Qin Jin's tombstone had been cleaned, but it was still considered clean. The imperial guards had spread warm cushions on the ground so that the empress, Lin Muyu, and Tang Xiaoxi wouldn't have to kneel on the ice-cold ground.
Qin Yin offered incense and held the incense in her hand as she said, "Father, Xiao Yin is here to see you. How are you over there?"
"I must be."
Lin Muyu also lit an incense and said, "Your Majesty, we are going to war again. This time, our opponent isn't Yihe Nation or the demons, but the Yangshang Army of the Celestial Pole Continent. Their military strength is much stronger than ours, but it doesn't matter. They seem to be united, but we will definitely win. Your Majesty, please bless us with victory!"
Tang Xiaoxi offered incense, moved her little mouth, and said, "In fact, there's nothing to say. Your Majesty, I'm Xiaoxi. Xiaoyin and I married Mumu together. We will love and respect each other forever. Don't be angry. Besides, even if you are angry, I don't care. Anyway, I love Mumu and Xiaoyin. We will be together forever!"
Lin Muyu couldn't help but laugh, "Xiao Xi, are you purposely trying to anger Father? This kind of thing should be done in secret. Don't tell him! "
Qin Yin also burst into laughter. "Alright, let's be serious. Father is watching us from the sky!"
"Oh, okay."
At this moment, the snow seemed to have lessened by a lot, and even the cold wind became much gentler. The group of Imperial Guards were all very surprised. Could it be that there really was a spiritual connection even though they were separated forever? If that was really the case, then Qin Jin would definitely protect his descendants and bless the Qin Empire to successfully conquer the Celestial Pole Continent, right?
After offering incense, Qin Yin placed a few fruits as offerings.
Tang Xiaoxi asked, "Mu, how do you plan to fight this battle? I still haven't figured out any clues about your battle strategy."
"I haven't even given out any battle strategy, so of course you can't figure it out."
"Then what exactly are you planning?"
Lin Muyu muttered, "Actually, the key to this battle is the battle on the East Sea. This battle on the sea will decide the future situation of the war. If we win, we can conveniently spread the flames of war to the Celestial Pole Continent and use the West Mountain Province controlled by Yao as a stepping stone to attack the Kingdom of Shang. If we lose, we can only return to the Shattered Cauldron Realm and use local defense tactics to face the attack of the Celestial Pole Continent. The best outcome would be if we win the battle on the sea and wipe out the main force of the Yangshang Corps. Otherwise, the people of the Shattered Cauldron Realm will have to suffer again. They have already suffered enough over the past dozen years."
"Looks like you already have a plan." Tang Xiaoxi smiled, "Then I don't have to worry about it. I'll just make coffee with Xiao Yin and read the battle reports every day."
"Hmph, you guys should be like this."
Lin Muyu slowly stood up and said, "Let men handle things like war."
"Hmph, you look down on women!" The two girls turned around and glared at him.
"No, absolutely not."
Lin Muyu explained, "It's just that war is too cruel and bloody. As a girl, you have to be graceful, don't …"
"Stop …"
Qin Yin was speechless, "Xiao Xi and I aren't dirty. Big Brother Yu, don't say anymore …"
"Hahaha …"
Lin Muyu reached out to help the two girls lift their cloaks to shield them from the wind and snow. "Let's go back and prepare. We'll set off for the Lingdong Province tomorrow."
"Okay!"
…
The three of them left the Nation Suppressing Monument, leaving a trail of footprints on the road. However, it was soon covered by the falling snow.
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