Chapter 518: Chapter 518

"Someone is in for bad luck!" Watching Li Bai’s carefree retreating figure, Sima Yi thought, a smirk playing on his lips.

Immediately, he stood beside Zhang Jiao, continuing his role as a protector.

"We made the right choice!" the Yang Clan Leader laughed in the Imperial City.

The power of the Qin Dynasty Saint’s Court far exceeded his imagination. A Ten-thousand-year Emperor Realm martial artist could fight above their level and defeat a Primordial Emperor Realm powerhouse.

Furthermore, Li Bai was not famous and was not the top fighting power of the Qin Dynasty Saint’s Court!

"Yes! We bet correctly!" Shangguan Clan Leader said, his heart full of lingering fear.

In the beginning, he had refused to rebel and even planned to expose Sima Yi. Just as he was about to act on this intention, his entire family stopped him.

It turned out his entire family had become believers of the Dao of Peace!

Left with no choice, he had to ally with Sima Yi and walk this path of no return!

But now, it didn’t seem like a path of no return at all; it was clearly the only way to survive!

Half a day later, above the Imperial City, a thousand-mile-wide thundercloud appeared. Myriad lightning bolts flashed, carrying terrifying power as they struck down towards Zhang Jiao.

"The Azure Sky is dead, the Yellow Sky shall rise!"

Zhang Jiao opened his eyes, from which two rays of profound light burst forth. His body shimmered brilliantly, the Dao of Peace wrapped around him, making him appear like a supreme divine spirit.

He watched the falling heavenly thunder and gave a scornful smile.

A mysterious force permeated the Void, revealing its supreme power.

Immediately, the heavenly thunder, which ordinary people could not avoid, was struck by this mysterious force. It shattered inch by inch, turning into countless specks of light before vanishing without a trace.

Zhang Jiao easily overcame the subsequent eight heavenly thunderbolts using the same method.

From beginning to end, he remained motionless.

"Peak of the Ten-thousand-year Emperor Realm!"

After the thundercloud dispersed, Zhang Jiao exhaled a long breath, sensing his transformed strength with a satisfied nod.

He then looked towards the masses kneeling in the Imperial City, and a slight smile appeared on his face. The lingering obsession hidden deep within his heart also dissipated at this moment.

In his previous life, when the mainland of Shenzhou was in turmoil, he led the impoverished people in a rebellion, establishing the Yellow Turban Army, and tried to overthrow the Han Dynasty. Unfortunately, he failed at the very last moment!

But in this life, he succeeded. He had toppled the ruler of the Taiyi Saint’s Court with his own hands!

Next to him, Sima Yi was also delighted. His six long years of waiting had finally culminated in today’s glory.

He would carry the immense merit of overthrowing a Saint’s Court back to the Qin Dynasty Saint’s Court. There, he would stand in the Imperial Court, offering counsel on matters of state, and dedicate his entire life to the prosperity of the Qin Dynasty Saint’s Court!

In the Beast God Tao Domain, Yinglong watched the fall of the Taiyi Saint’s Court from afar and was filled with rage.

The world knew that the Ten Thousand Monsters Saint’s Court, Beidou Palace, and Taiyi Saint’s Court had formed an alliance. Yet, the war had just begun, and the Taiyi Saint’s Court was already wiped out.

Although the fall of the Taiyi Saint’s Court could not directly damage the Ten Thousand Monsters Saint’s Court, it would affect its prestige and morale.

A power that couldn’t even protect its allies—such news spreading would be damaging to their reputation!

"Send orders to accelerate troop mobilization! All major clan armies must reach the front lines within ten days!" After fuming for a moment, Yinglong regained his composure and commanded in a heavy voice, "Furthermore, dispatch envoys to placate Beidou Palace and contact the remnants of the Taiyi Saint’s Court!"

In reality, he had not been reluctant to save the Taiyi Saint’s Court; he had only miscalculated the strength of Sima Yi and Zhang Jiao, which resulted in the fall of the Taiyi Emperor.

At that time, he was just about to make his move but found that the Emperor Ancestor had already returned. He then withdrew his intention to act, since the Emperor Ancestor, being a Primordial Emperor Realm martial artist, could easily kill Sima Yi and Zhang Jiao.

Under such circumstances, wasn’t it logical not to act?

But Yinglong hadn’t expected Li Bai to suddenly appear and decisively defeat the Emperor Ancestor. By the time Yinglong considered intervening again, it was already too late!

In summary, the Taiyi Saint’s Court was utterly useless!

A respectful voice responded from outside the Stone Palace.

Inside the Starry Hall, the atmosphere was extremely solemn. The seven Star Masters looked towards the Taiyi Saint’s Court with furrowed brows, their expressions grim.

"Why didn’t we see any experts from the Ten Thousand Monsters Saint’s Court when the Taiyi Saint’s Court was destroyed?" Yaoguang Star Master said gravely, an icy chill gripping his heart.

According to logic, when a member of the alliance is in trouble, the Ten Thousand Monsters Saint’s Court should lend a hand. Moreover, both the Ten Thousand Monsters Saint’s Court and the Taiyi Saint’s Court are powers in the Middle Region. With Yinglong’s strength, they could have arrived in time.

"Hmph, it’s possible that the Ten Thousand Monsters Saint’s Court never truly saw us as allies, but just as targets to attract firepower!" the hot-tempered Tianshu Xingzun said angrily, strands of starlight bursting forth, shattering the Void.

"Should we disband the alliance with the Ten Thousand Monsters Saint’s Court?" Kaiyang Star Master suggested. Having witnessed the destruction of the Purple Cloud Sect, he already disliked interacting with other races. Now that he had also witnessed the destruction of the Taiyi Saint’s Court, his aversion had intensified.

"Disband?" Yuheng Star Master gave a bitter smile and shook his head. "Even if we withdraw from the alliance now, do you think the Qin Dynasty Saint’s Court would believe us? Besides, the great war has already begun. If we don’t eliminate the Qin Dynasty Saint’s Court, it will be our doom!" For origınal chapters go to novel⸺fire.net

"By maintaining the alliance with the Ten Thousand Monsters Saint’s Court, relying on their strength, there’s still hope to overthrow the Qin Dynasty Saint’s Court!"

"But the moment we withdraw from the alliance, there will be no hope at all!"

His words made a lot of sense. Kaiyang Star Master opened his mouth slightly, wanting to rebut, but couldn’t find a reason.

The atmosphere in the hall once again grew heavy.

"We cannot withdraw from the alliance!" After a long pause, Tianshu Star Master stood up, his eyes glittering like stars. He stated coldly, "However, in future cooperation, we must be more vigilant and prioritize our own interests!"

The other six Star Masters heard this but neither agreed nor refused.

「Qin Dynasty Saint’s Court!」

At the Great Wall border, rosy light filled the sky, and a purple canopy seemed to cover the world. Countless strands of purple Fortune surged like a relentless tide towards the Qin Dynasty Saint’s Court!

Above the Imperial Capital, the Fortune Golden Dragon, coiled within the sea of Fortune, seemed to sense something and let out a joyous draconic roar.

With a swing of its tail, the Fortune Golden Dragon soared into the sky. Its mouth gaped open, unleashing a powerful suction that devoured all the Fortune from the Taiyi Saint’s Court. The dragon’s body rapidly expanded, its massive head nearly touching the zenith of the world.

Unfortunately, this did not result in a bestowal of Fortune’s creation.

"DING! Congratulations to the Host for occupying the Taiyi Domain. Sign-in reward: Han Xin!"

Inside the imperial study, Qin Wudao, who was reviewing memorials, suddenly heard the system’s prompt.

Han Xin! The one known as the God of Warfare, Han Xin, lauded for his peerless strategic genius!

Excellent! Just when I was worried that the Great Qin lacks capable generals! Qin Wudao muttered to himself.

Despite the Qin Dynasty Saint’s Court possessing over a dozen main battle legions and a force exceeding one hundred million soldiers, when it came time to deploy troops and generals, he would find them insufficient.

Especially in continental warfare, battle lines would be stretched very long, spanning several Tao Domains, requiring a vast number of troops to ensure victory on the front.

Moreover, this time the opponent was the Ten Thousand Monsters Saint’s Court, which had no shortage of troops!

With the God of Warfare Han Xin, the pressure on the front lines will be alleviated, and our chances of victory will greatly increase!

"System, summon Han Xin..."