"Bam! Bam! Bam! "
Bolts of purple lightning shot into the sky, bringing with them a mushroom cloud. Violent shockwaves engulfed the Longdan Army Camp's Magic Crystal Cannon Battalion. Many soldiers didn't even have the chance to scream before they were obliterated by the light of the magic crystal cannons. Nearly a hundred consecutive explosions rang out. This cannon blast had destroyed all the magic crystal cannons in the Longdan Army Camp!
Above Shangyang City, Qin Yi, Long Qianlin, Ding Xi, and the others looked at the soaring purple light in the distance. It was like a catastrophe. Qin Yi clapped his hands and laughed, while Long Qianlin frowned. It wasn't hard to imagine that if all these cannonballs had landed on Shangyang City's walls, the city would have become history.
Ding Xi was silent, his expression solemn. Long Qianlin's plan had succeeded, but … what could it change? It would only delay the destruction of the Yihe Nation by a few months. Once the new magic crystal cannons from Lanyan City were shipped to the front lines, Shangyang City would still be reduced to ruins.
"If I could use these magic crystal cannons, I wouldn't have to worry about the world!" Qin Yi sighed.
Beside him, Man Ning said with a smile, "Commander-in-chief, it's not difficult to obtain the magic crystal cannons. As long as they have the will of the people, they can be bought. It's said that the magic crystal cannons were manufactured by a man called Qin Ziling in the imperial capital. As long as we find Qin Ziling and reward him, we won't have to worry about the magic crystal cannons."
"Mm."
Qin Yi said with a smile, "The Sunset King is right, but … the war is at a stalemate now. There's no time to go to Lanyan City to invite Qin Ziling. Let's wait until the war is over."
"Yes!"
…
The imperial army's camp was already in chaos. Wei Chou carried his sword and led a line of guards toward the magic crystal cannons. He couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart when he saw the flames from afar. The magic crystal cannons were finished!
Not long after, all the generals gathered in the main tent.
Feng Jixing held the commander's seal and looked at the crowd indifferently. "This explosion … I presume our magic crystal cannons are no more?"
"Yes."
Wei Chou cupped his fists and said with a livid face, "This subordinate was incompetent and allowed one of my chiliarchs to fire a magic crystal cannon without permission, causing a series of explosions in the warehouse. All the cannonballs were destroyed."
"Sigh …"
Feng Jixing said, "You can't be blamed for this. We need to find out who did this. We need to come up with a long-term plan. Tell me, since we don't have the magical crystal cannons anymore, how are we going to take Shangyang City?"
Su 'Er said, "The walls of Shangyang City are twenty meters tall, and are extremely sturdy. The gates are made of pure iron, and are one meter thick. Siege chariots are of no use at all. Add to that the fact that Shangyang City is supported by nearly a hundred wealthy provinces, and it will be very difficult to take the city by force."
"We have to attack even if it's difficult."
Xiang Yu frowned and said, "I suggest that we start attacking the city tomorrow. Every legion will attack the city for three days, taking turns to attack. This will tire out the defenders of Shangyang City. Then, we will send small groups of soldiers to infiltrate Shangyang City through the two mountain ranges and spread rumors that Qin Yi intends to abandon the city. This will disrupt their morale and cause Shangyang City to collapse on its own."
"Alright, that's the only way."
Feng Jixing looked at Wei Chou and said, "When will the next batch of magical crystal cannons be delivered?"
"In a month."
"We need a heavy escort. We can't afford to make any more mistakes."
"Don't worry, Marshal. This subordinate will personally escort them."
"Mm, good."
Feng Jixing looked at the starry sky outside the tent and couldn't help but sigh. "If only Yu were here."
Su Yu, Wei Chou, Situ Sen, Situ Xue, Zhang Wei, and the others were immediately moved. Yes, if Lin Muyu were here, perhaps she would have a brilliant plan, and they wouldn't have to attack the city by force.
Attacking by force meant that they would have to use the flesh and blood of the imperial soldiers to forge a new throne.
Even though no one knew who would sit on this throne.
Late at night, Feng Jixing still couldn't sleep with the military book in his hands.
At this moment, a guard's voice came from outside. "Marshal, Divine Marquis Zhen Yifan, Commander Su Yu, Commander Wei Chou, Commander Qin Yan, Commander Xiang Yu, and Commander Luo Xin request an audience!"
These four people were the pillars of their respective armies. Ever since Tang Lan and Su Muyun died, and Tang Xiaoxi's whereabouts were unknown, these people were the true pillars of the empire.
"Come in." There must be an important matter for them to come in the middle of the night.
After the group of people entered the tent, Feng Jixing put down the military book, stood up, and cupped his fists. "May I know what brings all of you here in the middle of the night?"
Everyone looked at each other, seemingly trying to shirk responsibility. Finally, Su Yu stepped forward, cupped her fists, and said, "General Feng, you are the current marshal of the empire. The empress's final edict was to confer you the title of marshal. Now … Yu is sealed in the Crimson Abyss, and you are the person with the highest military authority in the empire. We would like to ask, what plans do you have for the empire's future?"
"I …" Feng Jixing couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. Su Yu's meaning was self-evident. Now that Qin Yin was dead, the empire needed a new ruler. A country couldn't be without a ruler.
Xiang Yu cupped his fists and said, "Ever since the empire entered Lingnan, we have been winning every battle. Now that the empress has fallen, the empire needs a new ruler. General Feng, the empire needs a new ruler."
"Ruler?" Feng Jixing replied somewhat woodenly.
Su'Er said, "General Feng, we are all important ministers of the empire. Although Xiao Yin didn't leave behind any words before she left, I'm sure Xiao Yin also doesn't want to see the empire fall apart."
"Everyone, what do you think?" Feng Jixing said softly. He knew that the future ruler of the empire depended on who these people were willing to support.
Xiang Yu frowned and said, "We need a legitimate ruler with the bloodline of a ruler. Now … there aren't many people with the bloodline of the Qin family. His Highness Qin Yan is the person with the bloodline closest to Her Highness Yin. The other people are Qin Yong, Qin Jiu, and the others from Prince Zhong's residence. In my opinion, we should support Qin Yan as the new ruler of Great Qin. What does General Feng think?"
Feng Jixing didn't reply, but looked towards Qin Yan and asked, "Ah Yan, are you willing to be the ruler of Great Qin?"
Qin Yan stared blankly and hurriedly said, "I'm not willing to steal my cousin's empire … Moreover, I don't know anything about the matters of an emperor. I don't even know how to face the imperial court. If I become the ruler, I will only harm the empire and the people. I hope that General Feng will reconsider!"
Feng Jixing sighed, "Are there any other candidates?"
"There is."
Zeng Yifan stroked his beard and said, "Lin Muyu, sealed in the Blood Red Abyss, is the foster son of the previous emperor and Her Highness Yin's foster brother. His military exploits are outstanding and unprecedented. His cultivation has also reached perfection. I'm afraid there is no one more suitable than him to be the new ruler of the Qin Empire."
Zeng Yifan was the only old official present, so his words naturally carried a lot of weight.
Feng Jixing nodded and said, "It's just that Yu, he … he willingly sealed himself in the Blood Red Abyss. Even if I don't ask, everyone should understand that Yu will not accept it. Her Highness Yin went to the Hundred Ridge City alone and was killed. This matter has already made Yu feel guilty for half a year. If Yu were to ascend to the throne at this time, Divine Marquis, do you think Yu will agree?"
Zeng Yifan couldn't help but wring his hands and said, "That's right, the difficulty lies in the fact that Lin Muyu is a person who is loyal to his feelings …"
Feng Jixing looked at everyone with a burning gaze and said, "We are all the commanders of the empire and are all loyal to Her Highness Yin. Now … Yu is still bitterly guarding the Blood Red Abyss, waiting for Her Highness Yin's return. Shouldn't we wait? I think … the Qin Empire will no longer support an emperor and will only confer titles of nobles. We will guard this ten thousand miles of territory and wait for the day when Her Highness Yin returns. How about it? "
"Yes!"
Everyone cupped their fists.
After a while, Su'Er said, "Then … there should be a person who can hold the power alone, right?"
"Yes." Feng Jixing nodded. "After we break into Shangyang City and kill Qin Yi, Long Qianlin, and the other enemies, I will personally go to the Blood Red Abyss and ask Yu to ascend to the throne. If he is unwilling, then we will have to trouble Ah Yan."
Qin Yan was stunned. "I … I …"
Feng Jixing's palm lightly covered Qin Yan's shoulder, and he said, "This is your responsibility. There's no need to decline. None of us here have the qualifications to proclaim ourselves emperors. We are all waiting... Waiting for the day Her Highness Yin returns."
"Yes!"
…
Bai Ling City. Clouds and smoke shrouded the sky above the Blood Red Abyss. A group of fast horses galloped over, and a group of cultivators dismounted. Each of them had the emblem of the 7 World Palaces on their arms. In the air, an old man stepped on clouds. It was Luo Lan, who had already cultivated to the peak of the Hierarch Realm.
Luo Lan was a cautious person. As one of the State Advisors of the Yihe Country, he had gone into hiding after the Yihe Country's defeat. He also knew that he could not defy the will of the heavens. The Yihe Country had lost, suffered a crushing defeat … Under such circumstances, defying the will of the heavens was undoubtedly harming himself.
"This is the Blood Red Abyss?"
Luo Lan laughed coldly, looking disdainfully at the abyss.
A group of disciples jumped into the abyss. There was no lack of Saints among them. All of them held weapons in their hands and walked carefully in the abyss. In the distance, a rock mountain stood tall.
A disciple hurriedly said, "Celestial Sovereign, look. That is the rock mountain that Lin Muyu sealed himself in. His body is within that rock mountain!"
"Oh? Follow me. "
"Yes!"
The group of people flew over. When they arrived at the foot of the rock mountain, they found that the rock mountain was extraordinarily big. It was very majestic, and there were patches of green on it.
"There were many fragments of Qin Yin's Divine Essence in this Blood Red Abyss, but they are all gone now. Lin Muyu must have taken them away. Hmph." A disciple said angrily, "Lin Muyu said that he would wait here for Qin Yin's return!"
"Return?"
Luo Lan could not help but laugh coldly. "I'm afraid he won't have that chance. Today, I, Luo Lan, will break the mountain and take his life. I will make sure that Lin Muyu will never recover! All of you, get out of my way. I'm going to attack! Today, I will send Lin Muyu and Qin Yin to hell together! "
"Yes!"
The disciples dispersed one by one. Luo Lan stepped in the air and suddenly let out a low roar. Suddenly, golden light flowed around his arms. When he put his palms together above his head, his divine power condensed into a peerless divine saber. It was the power of Luo Lan's martial soul — Demon Blood Saber!
"Boom!"
The ground shook and the top half of the rock mountain was smashed by Luo Lan's saber!
"Again!"
Luo Lan roared and struck again!
"Bang!"
Rocks flew everywhere, and the stone mountain instantly cracked open from the center. However, a powerful force surged within the mountain.
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