That night, countless people couldn't sleep, and countless people were crying because they were about to leave their families. QianFeng had gathered an army of five hundred thousand, and with an unprecedented military strength, no one could escape from this war.
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In the commander's tent of the Valiant Dragon Army, the lights were flickering.
Lin Muyu didn't sleep for the entire night. This night was very important to him, he finally made a big decision, to engrave the Stars Sword! That's right, as he became more proficient in the engraving technique, Lin Muyu had enough confidence to guarantee the success rate of engraving. Furthermore, the Stars Sword was a Lesser God Weapon, an excellent tool embryo!
When the rooster crowed, Lin Muyu slowly put down the carving knife. One side of the Stars Sword was glowing with the luster of a profound formation. It wasn't easy to engrave a seal on a narrow sword body, but Lin Muyu had already done it. The blood-red seal at the bottom was the Level Five Dragon Slayer Seal, which provided a certain amount of dragon's might to the stars. On top of the Dragon Slayer Seal, there was an overlapping seal, which was the more complicated Level Six Imperial God Seal. It could resist the pressure of experts, and could increase the pressure of one's own domain to a certain extent.
Lastly, above the two seal arrays was the even more complicated level 7 seal array, the God Slaying Seal. Even Lin Muyu was amazed by the three seal arrays that were engraved in one go. The Star Sword that was engraved with the God Slaying Seal was already glowing with a faint golden radiance. It would greatly increase Lin Muyu's resistance against the godly power and also the power of the godly power that Lin Muyu could unleash. This might not be of much use to ordinary people, but with the dense Fuxi godly power that Lin Muyu possessed, it would be of great use to her.
However, the Stars Sword was really too precious, so Lin Muyu left the other side of the sword blank, and didn't write the Heavenly Book. After all, his current understanding of the Heavenly Book had not reached the peak, and it would be terrible if he messed it up. Moreover, he had to at least have enough confidence to write a Heavenly Book above the Heavenly Book level before he could write a book for the Stars Sword.
"Dong dong …"
Wei Chou's voice came from outside. "Commander, it's time to set off. His Highness has already prepared a farewell banquet for the three armies outside the north gate of Yanlan City. Shall we go and have a drink?"
"I'm going."
Lin Muyu did not care about her exhaustion. She sheathed her Stellar Sword and walked out of the tent. "Is everyone ready?"
"Ready!"
Under the morning light, Wei Chou was dressed in the bright armor of a high-ranking general, looking extremely handsome.
"That's good. Let's go!"
"Yes!"
The 20,000 soldiers of the Longdan Army Camp who were stationed in the city slowly left the city. When Lin Muyu and the others arrived outside the city, they saw tables placed on the roadside, and the tables were filled with big bowls. The maids of Ze Tian Palace were busy pouring wine, and the soldiers who passed by each went forward to drink a bowl of wine. They cherished such an opportunity very much. Who knew when would be the next time they could drink the good wine of Yanlan City.
On the hillside, Qin Yin was wearing exquisite soft armor and a white cloak. She watched the army leave Yanlan City, surrounded by Qin Yan and the other imperial guards. Not far away, Feng Jixing was shouting for the imperial guards not to crowd and to leave the city in order.
Lin Muyu galloped with Wei Chou and Situ Sen. When they arrived at the foot of the hillside, she cupped her fists and said, "Xiao Yin."
Qin Yin smiled happily. "Yu, you're here? Is the Valiant Dragon Legion ready? "
"Yes, they will all leave the city soon. Are we going to directly enter the steel wall this time?"
"Yes, but there are too many soldiers, so most of the army has to camp in the Unicorn Forest. We'll make a decision according to the situation and the distribution of the troops of the devil race."
"Yes!"
At this moment, another group of people rushed out of the city. They were the people from the Cloud King's Mansion. The Cloud King, Su Muyun, was clad in golden armor. He held a saber in his hand and urged his horse forward. Su Muyun was also an old general. Although his cultivation wasn't too high, he could still be considered brave. This time, his body condition was much better than before. Was he planning to personally go into battle?
Behind Su Muyun, Su Yu, Su Long, Luo Xin, and the other generals of the Su Clan came out in a line, especially Luo Xin, who was wearing a silver armor and holding a thick iron spear. The serious injury caused by Lin Muyu had long recovered.
"Old subject Su Muyun greets Your Highness!"
"Grandfather, you may rise." Qin Yin smiled warmly. She dismounted and held Su Muyun's arm. She smiled and said, "Grandfather is almost 70 years old, but you still wear armor and go into battle. Xiao Yin is unfilial and made grandfather suffer."
"Don't mention it, Your Highness."
Su Muyun said, "As people of the Great Qin Army, we naturally have to charge and break through the enemy lines for the empire. The Su Clan's army of nearly 300,000 soldiers in the Cloud Province and North Ridge Province is waiting for Your Highness's command!"
"Good, good." Qin Yin nodded and smiled. "Get on the horse. Let's prepare to set off. Riding a horse is faster, so we can reach Five Valleys City earlier. Grandfather can rest in Five Valleys City for a few days before following the army."
"Yes, thank you for your understanding, Your Highness!"
Under Lin Muyu's gaze, Situ Sen, Wei Chou, Situ Xue, Fengxi, and the other generals of the Longdan Army Camp went to follow the army, while Lin Muyu brought Bai Yin to protect Qin Yin. After all, Qin Yin's identity was too special. She was the dignified Empress of the Qin Empire, and as long as Qin Yin died, the Qin Empire would definitely fall apart. Even with Xuanyuan Hong, the Grand Deacon of the Divine Sanctum, protecting her, Lin Muyu still felt a little worried.
Qu Chu had gone out to cultivate for a long time and had not returned for a long time. She did not know if he knew that the Empire was at war again. If he knew, he would probably come, right?
Qin Han did not go with the army as he was still in seclusion, so Qin Yin did not disturb him. When Qin Han's cultivation had improved greatly, he might come to the front of the army. With such a Divine Lord with two Martial Souls at the helm, the Empire would have a better chance of winning.
Outside Lanyan City, the army was crowded on the official road, so many troops were traveling cross-country. The mountains and plains were full of people, banners fluttering, people shouting, and horses neighing. The momentum was extraordinary!
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Three days later, the cavalry arrived at Five Valleys City. This rich city was located between a field and a lake. Governor Xu Jiantao led a cavalry out of the city to welcome them. From afar, he ordered the soldiers to stand on both sides of the road. He rode to the side of the road, dismounted, and knelt on one knee. He said respectfully, "Governor of Five Valleys City, Xu Jiantao, greets Your Highness! Long live Your Highness! "
"General Xu, please get up. Let's enter the city."
"Yes!"
Under the protection of Xuanyuan Hong and Feng Jixing, Qin Yin was the first to enter the city. Lin Muyu was in the second row, together with Su Muyun, Tang Lan, Xiang Yu, and the others. After a few years of recuperation, the death aura of Five Valleys City had dissipated. However, the ruins of the city could still be seen. The city walls were still faintly burned and broken.
Five Valleys City was originally a rich city that provided military provisions and Jinyin coins. However, after the Demon Race conquered Lingdong Province, Five Valleys City became the first large city to resist the Demon Race.
Luo Xin looked around and said, "I heard that Five Valleys City experienced a war a few years ago and became a dead city. Now, it seems to be so full of life. The rumors are really not credible."
Lin Muyu smiled. "Whether the rumors are credible or not, Young General can ask Marquis Pingnan."
Xiang Yu glared at Lin Muyu and said, "Since ancient times, there is a saying that kindness does not command troops and righteousness does not command wealth. Back then, Xiang Yu received the order in the face of danger. If he didn't use vicious tactics, I'm afraid the Yihe Kingdom would have entrenched themselves in Five Valleys City. The Empire would not have the world it has today."
"Is that so?"
Lin Muyu smiled coldly. Although she was full of disgust for Xiang Yu, what he said was true. If he didn't use vicious tactics, the Yihe Kingdom would not have retreated so easily. It was hard to say whether the Empire would have the situation it has today.
At this time, Tang Lan stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Commander Yu is right. It's a pity … although Commander Yu is a genius, he had already disappeared at that time. Only Marquis Pingnan, Xiang Yu, led the troops. If Commander Yu was here, I'm afraid more than a million people would not have died, right?"
He was clearly mocking Lin Muyu.
However, Lin Muyu did not say anything. She only snorted and entered the city with Bai Yin.
…
At night, a military report arrived. There was a new movement of the demon army. All of them had gathered at the edge of the Lingdong Province and had been biding their time for two days.
Under the dim candlelight, a group of people surrounded the military sand table in Five Valleys City. All of them were silent.
Feng Jixing picked up a small green flag and stuck it on the side of a city to the south of the Qinling Mountains. He said, "According to the latest news, the Yihe Kingdom's General Long Qianlin has led nearly two hundred thousand troops here. Fiery Moon City, a city that Yu has been to before."
"Fiery Moon City?"
Lin Muyu frowned. "When I brought the Longdan Army Camp through Fiery Moon City, it was still in ruins. Are there any Hundred Mountains Cavalry among these two hundred thousand troops?"
"No."
Feng Jixing shook his head and said, "Among them, there are one hundred thousand infantrymen from Hundred Mountains City, and the other one hundred thousand are new recruits. Moreover, Long Qianlin has been recruiting and training troops in Fiery Moon City, forming a triangle with Sunset City and Hundred Mountains City to confront the Empire's three passes in the Qinling Mountains."
"New recruits?"
Qin Yin was slightly startled. Her eyes were as clear as water as she looked at the map on the sand table. "Could it be that Qin Yi has decided to give up on Long Qianlin? Who is in charge of the Hundred Mountains City's main force, the Hundred Mountains Cavalry? "
"It is said that Ji Yao and Ye Xunhuan are in charge together."
"Is that so …" Qin Yin couldn't help but laugh. "Ji Yao is an idiot, yet he dares to command an army. Qin Yi is really muddle-headed, to actually hand over his trump card army to Ji Yao."
Xiang Yu stood up and walked to the side of the sand table. "From the Yihe Kingdom's deployment, they don't seem to have any defenses against the demon race. Instead, they are eyeing the Empire's Earth Star Province covetously. It seems that the Yihe Kingdom has most likely reached some kind of agreement with the demon race. Once we fight the demon race head-on, the Yihe Kingdom will definitely take advantage of the situation to launch a sneak attack on the three passes and then head north to swallow up a large portion of our Earth Star Province."
"How many soldiers are there in the Earth Star Province?" Lin Muyu asked.
"Less than fifty thousand." Tang Lan, who had been resting with her eyes closed, opened her eyes and said indifferently.
Su Muyun muttered to himself, "Your Highness, we must send a general with both civil and military skills to guard the three passes. Otherwise, if the three passes are lost, the Empire will fall into a passive position."
"Who should we send?"
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