"Kneel!"
Situ Sen kicked him heavily. Instantly, Song Liangcheng knelt in the mud in a sorry state. He raised his head and saw Lin Muyu in a marshal's cloak.
"You're Lin Muyu?" Song Liangcheng asked.
"Yes."
"Hahahahaha …" Song Liangcheng laughed maniacally.
"What are you laughing at?" Lin Muyu asked.
Song Liangcheng's eyes were bloodshot as he said, "I'm laughing at how I didn't catch you back then, but caught a mere Xu Jiantao instead. Otherwise, the one kneeling here should be you, Lin Muyu."
"Is that so?" Lin Muyu smiled faintly. "Do you feel proud of killing Xu Jiantao?"
"Yes!"
"Xu Jiantao is also my pride …" Lin Muyu dismounted from the horse and slowly walked forward. A dignified aura circulated around her, and her hand, which was holding the hilt of her sword, trembled slightly.
Song Liangcheng sneered. "Why, do you want revenge? Do you want to pretend to be the victor? Do you think you are the side of justice? You're nothing, and you guys are nothing. You're just thieves who invade other countries' territories. And you're just an executioner, a despicable executioner! "
"I don't offend thieves, but thieves will offend me." Lin Muyu's voice was very soft. She looked straight at Song Liangcheng and said faintly, "Two years ago, the Celestial Pole Continent's invasion of the Shattered Cauldron Realm proved everything. And you're right. I can't represent justice. There's no justice in war. I'm just an executioner whose hands are stained with blood … But once I, this executioner, unify the Celestial Pole Continent, I'll rule the country according to the constitution. I'll let the world be peaceful and stay away from war. And you guys … you're just a bunch of beasts who only know how to rob and play with women.
"If you want to kill, then kill. Why are you talking so much?!" Song Liangcheng, on the other hand, was full of pride. He raised his head and said, "I will never regret shooting Xu Jiantao. If I were given another chance, I would do the same thing."
"You won't have such a chance."
Lin Muyu raised her hand and said to Situ Xue, "Ah Xue, bring me Xu Jiantao's sword."
Situ Xue walked over with a broken sword in her hands.
Lin Muyu grabbed the hilt of her sword and abruptly raised her leg, kicking Song Liangcheng to the ground. She stepped on his back, causing him to kneel on the ground. She indifferently said, "You are not worthy to speak his name. Go to hell!"
The broken sword was gently placed on the back of Song Liangcheng's neck. Instantly, a faint chill seeped into his body.
Song Liangcheng couldn't help but shiver. He started to regret for no reason. He trembled and said, "Lin Muyu, must you kill me?"
"Swoosh!"
She raised the broken sword and quickly swung it down. Instantly, blood splattered. However … this sword had killed countless enemies before Xu Jiantao died in battle. It was already blunt, and there were many dents on the blade. Lin Muyu's sword didn't completely sever Song Liangcheng's neck. Instead, her hand was stained with blood. Hence, she raised the broken sword and swung it again.
After three consecutive slashes, only one-third of Song Liangcheng's head was still attached to his body.
Situ Sen stepped forward and kicked.
"Pa!"
Song Liangcheng's head rolled along the ground. Just like that, the Deputy Marshal of the Celestial Empire and the Commander of the Southern Patrol was beheaded.
Lin Muyu took a handkerchief from Qin Yin and wiped the blood on her hand. She looked at Song Liangcheng's body and said, "Do I look like an executioner?"
"No … no …" Qin Yin murmured and shook her head.
Lin Muyu didn't say anything. After returning the broken sword to Situ Xue, she said, "Put Song Liangcheng's head in a wooden box. Seven days later, send it to Chen Yu in Huoyuan Province. Tell him to cut off his head and put it in the box. I will use these two heads to pay tribute to Xu Jiantao's spirit."
"Yes!"
Situ Sen gave a fist salute and sent someone to carry it out.
On the other hand, Situ Xue said, "Marshal, there are still more than 3,000 Southern Patrol soldiers trapped in the alley at the east city gate. They are begging to surrender. What should we do?"
"Shoot them all."
"Yes," Situ Xue nodded and said, "Among them, a few are Song Liangcheng's counselors. Should we kill them too?"
"No, keep them. They are still useful."
"Okay!"
…
The battle of Ji City ended quietly. The outside world didn't even know about it.
At night, the three armies rested and reorganized. Ji City was very quiet.
"I heard that Sir left a few Song Liangcheng's counselors alive. I wonder why?" Wei Chou said with a rice bowl in his hand.
There was a table full of good dishes in the meeting hall. All the generals who had performed meritorious deeds were eating here. Although it was bloody outside, everyone had a good appetite. After all, they had been in the army for so many years. Seeing dead people was like having a meal.
Lin Muyu also held a bowl and said, "Chen Yu thought that he could rely on Song Liangcheng's Southern Patrol and the Rat Men Army to hold me back, but he would never have thought that we would break into Ji City and destroy the Rat Men Army and the Southern Patrol in just five days. The Celestial Empire has a vast territory and abundant resources, but most of the army is gathered in Scorching Han City. As far as I know, the Terminating Earth Corps is also in Scorching Han City. Together with the various garrisons in various places, Scorching Han City has at least 500,000 soldiers. As long as we can defeat these 500,000 soldiers, Chen Yu will be at the end of his road."
Wei Chou frowned and said, "Sir, do you plan to destroy the 500,000 soldiers of Scorching Han City with our 200,000 soldiers?"
"Yes."
Lin Muyu said, "This is the reason why I left behind Song Liangcheng's strategists. I want to use these strategists to lure Zhou Binlong out of Scorching Han City!"
"How?" Liu Buyi held his bowl and asked.
Lin Muyu smiled, "Let these strategists write a letter asking for help. Say that there is a war in Ji City, but there is enough food and military equipment, and the Southern Patrol can still hold on for a month. Furthermore, the Longdan Army Camp has suffered heavy losses in the past few days, and they have lost more than 100,000 soldiers. With such a big bait, I don't believe that Zhou Binlong can resist leading the Terminating Earth Corps to reinforce them. Once the Terminating Earth Corps reinforcements, we can take advantage of the situation to set up ambushes along the way and destroy the Terminating Earth Corps in one fell swoop. Then we can change into the Terminating Earth Corps' flag and uniform and kill our way to Scorching Han City and destroy Chen Yu's nest!"
Everyone was shocked. To them, Lin Muyu's plan was too daring. If it was an ordinary person, they would not even dare to think of it.
Fengxi frowned, "Marshal, Scorching Han City is 800 miles away from here. If we … .if we were to travel a long distance, I'm afraid that we will suffer heavy losses. Furthermore, we will be deep behind the enemy lines and might be surrounded."
"Yes, it's just a suggestion." Lin Muyu nodded, "Intercepting and killing the Terminating Earth Corps is the first step. Quickly attacking Scorching Han City is the second step. If we want to be safe, we will only take the first step. Furthermore, this first step must be taken."
"This general agrees." Wei Chou put down his bowl and cupped his fists and smiled, "Zhou Binlong is not some scholarly general. It is impossible for him to not be anxious when he has military merits. Furthermore, the Terminating Earth Corps under his command is the second strongest army in the Celestial Empire. Destroying the Terminating Earth Corps will be a heavy blow to the Celestial Empire."
Situ Sen and Fengxi also raised their heads.
Lin Muyu said, "Then prepare to carry it out after eating. Strictly seal off the news around Ji City. Don't let even a fly out. In addition, prepare the army for war. Once there is news of the Terminating Earth Corps, report to me immediately."
"Yes!"
At night, the flames of war in Ji City had just been extinguished. The surrounding dozens of miles were filled with camps. The bonfires in the camps formed a sea of stars. The gods and demons in the sky, the mortals on the ground, and the vast land. It made people wonder who was the ruler.
…
Western Divine Realm, Training Academy's underground secret chamber.
The light was faintly discernible. Tarilyn, who was sitting on the ground, suddenly heaved a sigh of relief. She slowly opened her eyes, which shone with a golden light. The four wings behind her slowly stretched out, and she smiled in surprise, "I … have I regained the power of a Battle Angel?"
"You know this the best." Xi Yan smiled.
Beside her, Eva said, "Alright, now that even the last one has awakened the power of a Battle Angel, shouldn't we old gods declare war against the enemies who invaded our homeland?"
"Yes."
Xi Yan murmured, "Only by raising the banner of our Western Divine Realm in the Radiant Temple can we attract more people to join us and fight against the power of the Demon Realm!"
Li Fei said, "The Radiant Temple has five thousand Mara guarding it. How are we going to take it back?"
Xi Yan glanced at everyone and said, "We have seven gods. Eva and I have recovered about eighty percent of our powers. Li Fei, Tarilyn, the two of you have recovered about sixty percent of your powers. That's enough. Seven gods are enough to destroy these five thousand Mara. But we can't do it at night. We have to fight under the rising sun tomorrow morning!"
"Yes, Lady Xi Yan!"
… …
The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight fell on the Radiant Temple, the nocturnal Mara were already drowsy. However, they were destined to not be able to sleep peacefully that day. Rays of light representing angels fell in front of the Radiant Temple, and battle cries rose into the sky. Xi Yan and Eva, the two Seraphs, opened the way and slaughtered the Mara army!
In less than ten minutes, the only Holy King of the Mara army, Sharlivan, was injured by Xi Yan's sword and fled the Western Divine Realm in a hurry. Meanwhile, only a few hundred of the five thousand Mara were left, and the Radiant Temple was finally back in the hands of the angels.
After taking over the Radiant Temple, Xi Yan used the Star Cavern to send an oracle to the various planes under the jurisdiction of the Western Divine Realm, ordering them to do their best to protect the Radiant Temple!
Three days later.
While Xi Yan and Eva were still asleep, a rumbling whistling sound suddenly came from the air.
The angels rushed out of the temple and saw huge objects slowly descending from the distance. They were actually interstellar battleships. In the era of the old gods, this kind of interstellar battleship was looked down upon by Claude, Xi Yan, and the others. But now, seeing these big guys, they actually felt a sense of familiarity!
Tarilyn was ecstatic and said, "This is … this is the flying ship of our Light Clan …"
The battleship slowly opened the hatch, and an old figure walked out surrounded by everyone. He said respectfully, "The Light Clan is here to report to the two Seraphs, Xi Yan and Eva. Unfortunately … we have lost our divine power and can only rely on this means of transportation to come here. Please don't take offense!"
Tarilyn smiled and threw herself into his arms. "Father!"
Xi Yan and Eva looked at each other and smiled. It might be difficult for an interstellar battleship to fight against Mara, but … it was better than nothing!
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