Fantasy: Unparalleled Prince, Conquering the Heavens!
Chapter 44: Responding to Fight_1

Chapter 44: Chapter 44: Responding to Fight_1

The news that Duan Yonghui had injured the guard general at ’Yin Mountain Pass’ and issued a challenge to Qin Wudao quickly spread throughout the Qin Empire, igniting the anger of countless Qin people.

"The Saint Heir of the Holy Fire Sect is utterly insolent! He even injured the guard general before issuing the challenge!"

"I heard that Duan Yonghui is a rare genius, the likes of which the Holy Fire Sect hasn’t seen in ten thousand years. Now that he has challenged the Crown Prince, I wonder if His Highness will accept!"

"Given the Crown Prince’s strength, he will definitely beat the Saint Heir of the Holy Fire Sect until he’s bruised and battered!"

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Throughout the nine commanderies of Great Qin, all the old Qin people burned with a common grievance. They all hoped Qin Wudao would fight, to vent this collective anger and suppress the Holy Fire Sect’s arrogance. They were just ordinary people and didn’t understand the deeper meaning behind the challenge.

However, the upper echelons of the empire had discerned Duan Yonghui’s true intention—to seize Fortune. They urgently convened a court meeting to discuss countermeasures.

"Your Majesty, according to Skynet’s intelligence, Duan Yonghui is seventeen years old. He broke through to the mid-Nirvana Realm a month ago, achieving the eighth-stage Nirvana. He possesses a special physique, but its exact nature is unknown!" a Skynet guard reported respectfully in the solemn imperial court.

Upon hearing this, many court officials frowned slightly. They looked at Qin Wudao, who stood at the forefront of the officials, a trace of worry in their eyes. Duan Yonghui has broken through to the mid-Nirvana Realm, while the Crown Prince is only in the early Nirvana Realm. Can he win?

"Crown Prince, what are your thoughts?" Lacking specific data for analysis, the Qin Emperor was unsure how to proceed and thus asked Qin Wudao.

Qin Wudao walked to the center of the main hall. "Father, your son requests to fight!" he said, his voice cold and utterly fearless.

"Your Highness, this matter is of great importance! Please reconsider carefully!" Li Si urged. This battle would not only decide their life and death but also significantly impact the army’s morale. The victor’s side would see a surge in morale, while the loser’s morale would plummet. This swing in morale could critically influence the war’s direction; for an army, morale was paramount.

"Prime Minister, rest assured. I never undertake anything I am not confident about!" Qin Wudao stated with conviction. The gap between the early and mid-Nirvana Realm was not that significant; with his foundation, he could completely disregard it.

"This..." The Qin Emperor still hesitated.

"Let him go!" At that moment, an ancient voice echoed through the hall. The Void rippled, and the figure of the Qin Ancestor appeared, explaining to the assembled officials, "With his strength, within the Nirvana Realm, he fears no one!"

"But Ancestor, Duan Yonghui has a special physique and can use Divine Skills..." the Qin Emperor interjected.

"I know!" the Qin Ancestor cut him off sharply. Others might not know Qin Wudao’s true strength, but how could he not be perfectly aware of it? The Ninth Stage of the Nirvana Realm! This was an unprecedented cultivation level. He would sooner die than believe it lacked special attributes; after all, each additional stage of the Nirvana Realm brought earth-shattering changes in strength. Besides, he was certain Qin Wudao had other trump cards, like the Xuanyuan Sword and the Execution Platform of God...

"Crown Prince, hear my command! Take the Execution Platform of God, slay the Saint Heir of the Holy Fire Sect, and bolster the might of our Great Qin Empire!"

Seeing even the Ancestor’s support, the Qin Emperor cast aside his concerns. Any further hesitation would mark him not as the ruler of a vast empire, but as a coward. Then he looked at the officials. His gaze turned cold and lethal, and he spoke, his voice sharp and overflowing with murderous intent: "I intend to lead the campaign personally! After the Crown Prince’s battle, regardless of victory or defeat, we will wage a war to the death against the Holy Fire Sect!"

He had already decided. If Qin Wudao won, he would press the advantage and annihilate the Holy Fire Sect. If Qin Wudao lost, he would stake the entire empire’s strength to avenge him!

"Your Majesty is wise! I am willing to follow the army to the front lines, to defend our homes and our nation, to fight to the bitter end!" Li Si promptly stepped forward. His eyes widened as his murderous intent suddenly surged. The refined demeanor within him transformed into a bloodthirsty sharpness, dazzling in its crimson hue.

"We too are willing to go to the front lines, to defend our homes and our nation, and to fight to the bitter end!" The remaining officials knelt in unison, a blood-red glow seeming to cover the entire court.

"Good!" The Qin Emperor slammed the imperial court table and shouted loudly.

Because of this Genius War, the Pope of the Holy Fire Sect and the Emperor of the Qin Empire, the de facto rulers of two domains, had both decided to lead their forces personally.

Later historical records state: In the one hundred thousand and third year of the Qin calendar, the Holy Fire Sect invaded. The Emperor personally led the campaign; the imperial court was moved to the front lines; officials went into battle carrying their own coffins, vowing not to return to the capital until the enemy was defeated.

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Seven days after Duan Yonghui issued his challenge, Duan Wanjiang led five Sacred Legions, closing in on ’Yin Mountain Pass’. However, they did not engage, instead waiting for the Genius War. The Sacred Legions were the Holy Fire Sect’s most elite forces. Each legion comprised one million regular soldiers and four million reserves, their combat power astonishing.

On the eighth day, Bai Qi led six million soldiers into ’Yin Mountain Pass’, establishing a standoff with the Holy Fire Sect. The arrival of both armies made the atmosphere within a hundred-li radius oppressive. The very air flowing through the Void seemed thick with killing intent.

Between the two encamped armies stood a red mountain, covered in blood-colored vegetation. Even from a great distance, the pungent, nauseating stench of blood was palpable. This mountain had a significant history. Thirty years prior, Bai Qi had slaughtered three million reserve soldiers of the Red Robe Legion here, a deed that shook the world. Duan Yonghui had chosen this location for the challenge, intending to wash away that past shame.

On the ninth day, the Qin Emperor, along with his civil and military officials, rushed to ’Yin Mountain Pass’. The great battle was now imminent.

When the tenth day arrived, perhaps sensing the impending clash, the heavens themselves seemed uncooperative. The clear sky became obscured by dark clouds, fierce winds howled, and torrential rain poured down. In this world of pouring rain, both armies marched and formed their battle arrays. Billows of Evil Qi rose like smoke, shrouding the sky, resembling coiling dragons and roaring tigers and wolves.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The war drums throbbed, their mighty sound like thunder echoing through the heavens. It shattered the falling raindrops, yet ignited the soldiers’ spirits.

"Qin Wudao, come out and meet your death!" From the Holy Fire Sect’s army, a black fire dragon soared out. Duan Yonghui stood upon its head, hands clasped behind his back, wreathed in black Demonic Qi that seemed to carry death itself.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!" The soldiers of the Holy Fire Sect roared, raising their weapons, their morale surging.

"Your life, this king shall claim on behalf of the god of death!" Qin Wudao’s calm voice reverberated through heaven and earth, drowning out the shouts of the million-strong Holy Fire Sect army.

In the next instant, an execution platform materialized high above. The killing intent it emanated formed a blood dragon, which was then cleaved by the platform’s massive blade. The dragon’s mournful howl resonated through the Void, shattering the black fire dragon beneath Duan Yonghui’s feet even from several miles away.

"Wansheng! Wansheng! Wansheng!" Seeing this, the Qin army erupted in furious cheers, their murderous intent soaring.

"What a formidable weapon!" Duan Yonghui’s pupils contracted. Glancing at the Execution Platform of God with a hint of trepidation, he tapped the ground with his toe and appeared atop ’Death Bone Mountain’. Demonic flames instantly wreathed him, emitting terrifying heat.

Qin Wudao leisurely descended from the Execution Platform of God, Xuanyuan Sword in hand, an aura of the Sacred Dao emanating from him.

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