Protect Our Patriarch
Book 5: Chapter 133: Reversing the universe! Wealth and power displayed in foreign lands

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"Hahaha~ Old Demon of the Corpse, it's been a good two hundred years since we last met. Did you ever think this day would come when you stabbed me on the outer region battlefield?" Wu Zhide held a Divine Spirit Artifact-level battle blade, excitedly looking at the Nine Yin Corpse Real Person across from him.

Behind him, a massive dragon-shaped Dharma Aspect floated, with dense water spiritual energy converging towards him like a mountain torrent and tsunami. As his momentum rose, it emitted an increasingly overwhelming and powerful pressure.

Although both the Immortal and Demon Dynasties take on the responsibility of the outer region battlefield, there is never peace within the two dynasties. Secret backstabbing is rampant, and at most, when things are exposed, the upper echelons of both sides just have a round of table-pounding arguments.

"Han Yue Wu Clan? What Real Person??" The Corpse Real Person squinted, looking at Wu Zhide with a sense of familiarity, but couldn't recall his title for a moment.

"Sea Dragon Real Person."

Wu Zhide was infuriated.

He had always remembered the Old Demon of the Corpse, but he didn't expect the other party to forget his title, which was truly insulting!

"Old Demon of the Corpse, if you don't surrender, this day next year will be your death anniversary."

In his anger, Wu Zhide suddenly slashed down with his blade.

In an instant, the blade light was like a thunderbolt hanging upside down, dazzling and brilliant against the backdrop of the morning sun on the horizon.

The fierce momentum exploded at this moment, overwhelming and crushing towards the Nine Yin Corpse Real Person.

At the same time.

On the other side, Wang Yuxuan and Jiang Qinglian also joined the fray.

A sword light accompanied by a high-pitched phoenix cry cut across the sky, like a meteor falling, or a Tianhe hanging upside down, exuding unparalleled sharpness.

Under the cover of the blade and sword light, a shadow silently approached the Nine Yin Corpse Real Person, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, its edge hidden but extremely lethal.

With the three joining forces, the outcome of the battle was clear.

Even though the Nine Yin Corpse Real Person, along with his Divine Realm corpse puppets, was formidable, he couldn't withstand the combined assault of three Divine Realm cultivators and was quickly left with no escape.

The corpse puppets of the Demon Corpse Battle Group, although powerful, were no match for the siege and assault of the various clan battle camps. With their commander being surrounded, they had no chance of victory, and their morale quickly collapsed.

Before long, the Demon Corpse Battle Group was in chaos, with some trying to break through and escape, while others surrendered on the spot, turning into a complete mess.

Meanwhile, the morale of the United Volunteer Battle Group's camps soared, and they began to scramble for credit and kills. The Wang's Clan and Wu's Clan camps even clashed over it, and if not for Wang Fugui's timely intervention with a stern shout from Ji Yue'er, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

This turn of events left Wang Fugui in a cold sweat.

The battle group he commanded was truly a "rabble" fighting on their own, with military discipline being a serious concern. However, it's understandable, as this kind of battle group cobbled together from various families is not as disciplined as a regular army, and such issues are most likely to arise.

Fortunately, the overall tactics were successful, and the enemy had already collapsed. Especially after the Corpse Real Person was captured, the Demon Corpse Battle Group completely surrendered, and the battle ended quickly.

Wang Fugui achieved a major victory in this first battle, and overall, it was relatively easy.

After the battle.

The cleanup and statistics were quickly completed.

In this battle, the Demon Corpse Battle Group lost 453 men, with 1,200 corpse puppets damaged, and about 2,100 prisoners, including wounded soldiers, were captured, along with over 4,000 corpse puppets.

On the other hand, the United Battle Group suffered 105 casualties, with about 300 wounded, of which more than 200 could be quickly treated and returned to combat, not affecting the overall strength of the battle group.

After the battle, Wang Fugui directly punished the two Divine Realm big shots, Wang Yuxuan and Wu Zhide, having Ji Yue'er execute the punishment with thirty lashes each and deducting fifty percent of their battle merits from this engagement to warn the clan soldiers of these two families against their behavior of scrambling for credit on the battlefield.

In addition, he issued some simple military orders.

If it happens again, they shouldn't blame Wang Fugui for being ruthless and chopping off heads.

Wang Fugui was well aware that this battle group was essentially a loose collection of forces, and if he didn't establish some authority as the commander by making an example, the morale of the United Volunteer Battle Group would collapse faster than an avalanche when faced with a tough battle.

After this incident, the big shots from various families became much more restrained, no longer treating Wang Fugui as a mere figurehead, and while they gained more respect for him, they also imposed this pressure on their respective camps.

Of course, the gains from this battle were significant.

After distributing the battle merits, each family made a fortune. Even the Han Yue Wu Clan and Han Yue Wang's Clan, despite having fifty percent of their battle merits deducted, gained astonishingly.

This undoubtedly greatly boosted the morale of the battle group.

After handling the aftermath of the Yingning Fort battle and detaining all prisoners, Wang Fugui immediately reorganized the army to execute the next strategic action.

Under his command, the United Battle Group and part of the Yingning Fort garrison quickly gathered and began crossing the river in the direction the Demon Corpse Battle Group had come from.

Accompanying the battle group were 2,000 soldiers from the Yingning Fort garrison. Their overall combat strength was poor, so sending them to fight a tough battle was impossible, but as veterans, they were adept at tasks like battlefield cleanup and prisoner handling.

As the United Battle Group crossed the river, the originally stable defense line of the Anhai Corps was easily breached.

At this time, news of the Demon Corpse Battle Group's defeat also reached the Anhai Corps.

The high command of the Anhai Corps was instantly thrown into panic.

At this critical juncture, if a battle group were to circle behind them, the consequences would be unimaginable.

In the command tent, the previously confident Prince Anhai was now in a frenzy, immediately convening a meeting with his advisors.

"What happened to the Demon Corpse Battle Group?" Prince Anhai was livid, slamming the table in anger, "What happened to the elite battle group of the Demon Dynasty? They couldn't even take a small Yingning Fort and ended up being surrounded!"

"Your Highness, please calm down." The advisors quickly advised, "The strength of the Demon Corpse Battle Group is undeniable, and the Little Demon Lord has no reason to sabotage us. It seems our army has fallen into the enemy's trap, caught in a trap set by the Qingfeng Corps."

"A trap? Who doesn't see it's a trap now?" Prince Anhai was furious, "What I need now is a plan of action! A plan!"

"Your Highness, the only option now is for our army to retreat and regroup towards the left rear of our army group to prevent that elite battle group and the Qingfeng Corps from encircling us. This is the only chance for survival," the advisor suggested.

"Retreat?" Prince Anhai was startled, his face turning even more grim, "Our army is already fully engaged with the Qingfeng Corps. If we retreat, not only will we lose all our positions, but the enemy will also pursue us relentlessly, and our morale will plummet, leading to heavy losses."

"Your Highness, our army is already in a trap, and retreating unscathed is nearly impossible." The advisor understood Prince Anhai's concerns but still advised, "The only option now is to cut our losses and preserve the main force. Otherwise... please make a decision soon."

Prince Anhai paced back and forth in the tent, his expression fluctuating between dark and light.

After a long while, he finally made up his mind and ordered, "Leave two-tenths of the troops at each position to hold the rear and delay the Qingfeng Corps' advance as much as possible. Also, order Pu Wenshan's [Wenshan Battle Group] to intercept that mysterious battle group and hold them for three days."

"Yes, Your Highness."

The advisors took the order and quickly began drafting military orders.

Soon, the orders were issued, and the Anhai Corps began a full-scale retreat.

The commander of the Qingfeng Corps, Prince Qingfeng, was a battle-hardened and experienced "veteran." Almost as soon as the Anhai Corps moved, he saw through Prince Anhai's intentions and launched a tidal wave of attacks to hold back the Anhai Corps' retreat.

Meanwhile, the Wenshan Battle Group, hastily dispatched to intercept Wang Fugui's coalition forces, found themselves in a nightmare.

How could an ordinary battle group withstand the "wolf-like" United Volunteer Battle Group? Even with some terrain advantage, they were quickly wiped out by the coalition forces eager to achieve glory with Fugui.

Two hours!

In just two hours, the Wenshan Battle Group became a merit for the United Volunteer Battle Group.

After easily defeating the enemy, the United Battle Group didn't even rest, accelerating their march and cutting through the Anhai Corps' flank defenses like a hot knife through butter, blocking the Anhai Corps' retreat route, and then delivering a fierce blow, coordinating with the main force of the Qingfeng Corps on the left wing to complete a pincer attack on the Anhai Corps.

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Around the same time.

Donghai Port.

The Huai River meandered eastward across the Lingqu Continent, with Donghai Port located at the eastern estuary. This Donghai Port had always been a contested area between the Liang and Yan countries.

However, for now, Donghai Port was in the hands of the Liang country.

This location was several hundred miles away from the main battlefront, where the emperors of both countries were keeping each other in check.

At this time.

In a temporary palace outside Donghai Port.

Emperor Qingyu of the Great Liang was adjusting his attire in front of a mirror, occasionally loosening his collar or tilting his crown. "Is this enough? Am I disheveled enough?"

At just over two thousand years old, he was in his prime as a Lingxu Realm powerhouse. Even without deliberately exuding his aura, his demeanor was still captivating.

"No, no, Your Majesty, even in urgency, your attire must remain proper." Seeing Emperor Qingyu making himself more and more disheveled, the purple-clad eunuch hurriedly stepped forward to stop him, offering a suggestion, "Perhaps you could change your outer robe to something mismatched, and swap one of your boots, as if you hastily put on the wrong one."

The eunuch, who appeared young, was methodical in his actions, and with a few words, had his subordinates adjust Emperor Qingyu's attire.

Looking at his reflection, Emperor Qingyu's eyes lit up. "Not bad, Little Dezi, you have a knack for this. Now it looks just right, showing my urgency without being too exaggerated."

As he spoke, he adjusted his expression in the mirror. "Little Dezi, how about my expression? Does it convey the right emotions?"

"Rest assured, Your Majesty, your expression is precise, perfect, and flawless. It completely conveys your inner anxiety and unease," Little Dezi flattered with a flick of his whisk, "Emperor Yuanji won't see through it."

While they were busy, a eunuch reported from outside the door, "Your Majesty, the Grand Historian has arrived."

"Let him in."

Emperor Qingyu casually instructed.

Soon, a middle-aged man in black robes entered under the guidance of a eunuch, bowing to Emperor Qingyu. "Minister, Grand Historian, Liu Chang'an, pays respects to Your Majesty."

Emperor Qingyu waved his hand dismissively. "No need for formalities~ Did you bring the Heavenly Recording Disk?"

"Yes, Your Majesty," Liu Chang'an replied, presenting the Heavenly Recording Disk from his storage ring, though his face was puzzled, "Your Majesty, what is this for?"

"Later, just follow Little Dezi and record everything with the Heavenly Recording Disk. Little Dezi will explain the details," Emperor Qingyu didn't elaborate, casually instructing Little Dezi, "Little Dezi, if a fight breaks out later, remember to ensure the Grand Historian's safety. His task is crucial and cannot be compromised."

"Minister, at your command."

Both men accepted the orders.

Under Little Dezi's guidance, Grand Historian Liu Chang'an quickly understood the situation, adjusting the recording angle of the Heavenly Recording Disk, ensuring everything was ready.

As the faint hum of the Heavenly Recording Disk started, Emperor Qingyu instantly got into character, his expression changing in an instant.

"What?!" Holding the "just delivered" intelligence, he appeared "furious" and "alarmed," "The force that penetrated our territory is actually the Chao Clan's Demon Falcon Battle Group, and not only that, the Yan army has hidden two elite Demon Dynasty battle groups, launching surprise attacks on our army's left and right wings? Outrageous, despicable, how dare they? Does the Demon Dynasty intend to start a full-scale war with the Immortal Dynasty?!"

The eunuchs around him "jumped in fright," their faces turning "pale" and "panicked."

"Your Majesty, what should we do?!!"

Emperor Qingyu paced in circles for a while, finally sorting out his thoughts, his face turning grim as he said, "Never mind~ We can't worry about that now. Issue my order, immediately summon the Red Fire Heavy Cavalry, and follow me to the front lines for support!"

Liu Chang'an stood by with the Heavenly Recording Disk, watching his emperor and the eunuchs perform with the skill of seasoned actors, unable to help but twitch his lips, his mind filled with countless retorts.

Had he not been informed of the plan in advance, he might have truly believed their act~!

As he pondered, Emperor Qingyu and the eunuchs had already reached the "emperor changing into battle armor for a personal campaign" scene, nearly exiting the hall. He hurriedly followed with the Heavenly Recording Disk.

In no time, thousands of Red Fire Heavy Cavalry gathered in the square of the temporary palace.

As the most elite battle group within the Great Liang, the Red Fire Heavy Cavalry were standard heavy armored cavalry. Not only were all the soldiers carefully selected, robust, and at the Lingtai Realm, but their equipment was also top-notch.

Many of their equipment pieces were even custom-ordered from the Immortal Dynasty's Immortal Armament Division, and they were not inferior to the elite main forces of the Immortal Dynasty on the outer region battlefield.

Even the Red Fire warhorses they rode were the best breed within the Great Liang, at least third-tier spiritual beasts.

Elite is elite, even with the hasty orders and most soldiers unaware of the situation, the Red Fire Heavy Cavalry quickly organized and, under Emperor Qingyu's leadership, surged towards the front lines like a steel torrent.

Liu Chang'an followed closely, recording the scenes with the Heavenly Recording Disk, as if documenting history.

Emperor Qingyu's imperial flying carriage flew at a low altitude.

In the luxurious flying carriage, Emperor Qingyu stood with his hands behind his back, overlooking the army, his expression serious and tense, as if deeply concerned about the battle ahead.

"Your Majesty, our Red Fire Heavy Cavalry is advancing rapidly and can reach the battlefield in at most two days," Little Dezi whispered to comfort him, "You needn't worry too much. With your presence, the enemy's morale will surely collapse, and we can relieve the army group's predicament. Once our army group is free, we can retreat, giving us a chance to catch our breath."

Hearing this, Emperor Qingyu's face didn't relax, only sighing, "I hope so~"

At this moment.

A hearty laugh suddenly echoed from the night.

"Hahaha~ Qingyu, if you want to support the front lines, you'll have to ask me first."

With this laugh, a majestic figure appeared in the night sky ahead, hovering over the Huai River.

In the dim starlight, his features were somewhat obscured, but his white robe was strikingly conspicuous in the night, dignified and imposing.

The overwhelming Lingxu Realm pressure spread with his appearance.

In an instant, the wind between heaven and earth became sharp, and even the river below surged with waves, as if ready to unleash a thousand-layered wave.

This person was none other than the contemporary emperor of Southern Yan, Emperor Yuanji, Qiu Baiyi.

Behind him, a fleet swiftly approached. This fleet carried the renowned Xuanshan Cavalry of Southern Yan, a force not inferior to the Red Fire Heavy Cavalry.

"Yuanji?!" Emperor Qingyu's face changed dramatically, immediately cursing, "You despicable dog, secretly deploying troops from the Demon Dynasty. You've broken the tacit understanding between the Immortal and Demon Dynasties. Do you intend to trigger an immortal-demon war?"

"Hahaha!" Emperor Yuanji of Yan laughed heartily, "Qingyu, don't spout nonsense. Those battle groups were secretly trained by my Yan country and have nothing to do with the Demon Dynasty."

"Nonsense!" Emperor Qingyu of Liang was furious, "Do you think I'm a fool to believe you could secretly raise three elite forces in such a short time? Do you think the Immortal Dynasty won't investigate the truth afterward?"

"Heh, Qingyu, you said it yourself, it's afterward." Emperor Yuanji of Yan sneered, "By the time the Immortal Dynasty reacts, my Yan country will have already reaped the benefits. Do you think we'll spit out the meat we've swallowed?"

"Despicable and shameless, despicable and shameless!" Emperor Qingyu of Liang roared in anger.

"In war between nations, there's no distinction between despicable and noble," Emperor Yuanji of Yan laughed, "Hahaha~ It's all about victory and defeat. This time, I've won, what can you do about it?"

Emperor Qingyu of Liang was enraged, his voice turning cold, "Move aside! Or I'll bury you and the Xuanshan Cavalry in this Huai River!"

"Try it! I want to see if my Xuanshan Cavalry is stronger or your Red Fire Heavy Cavalry is fiercer," Emperor Yuanji of Yan sneered, showing no weakness.

As they spoke, the warships had already docked at the chaotic shoals, and the Xuanshan Cavalry disembarked, assembling as if walking on flat ground, blocking the Red Fire Heavy Cavalry's path.

At this moment.

Two teams of aerial cavalry suddenly flew in from the sky.

They belonged to different factions, confronting each other in the air as they flew, and upon seeing the situation, they joined their respective camps.

Seeing this, Emperor Yuanji of Yan's face showed even more pride, smiling at Emperor Qingyu of Liang, "It seems the battle report of our victory has arrived. Qingyu, prepare to cede territory and pay reparations, hahaha~~!"

However, before his laughter ended, the aerial cavalry delivering the battle report knelt before him, panicking, "Your Majesty, it's a disaster!! Our left-wing Anhai Corps and right-wing Heiyang Corps failed tactically and are surrounded by the enemy."

"Impossible?!" Emperor Yuanji of Yan's face changed dramatically, almost unable to believe his ears, "What about the Demon Corpse Battle Group and Black Eagle Battle Group? Weren't they responsible for the surprise attack?"

"The Demon Corpse Battle Group and Black Eagle Battle Group fell into the enemy's trap during the surprise attack, both defeated and captured," the aerial cavalry reported, their voice trembling, "It's now confirmed that the enemy has two hidden elite battle groups, suspected to be Immortal Dynasty forces."

"Damn it!"

Emperor Yuanji of Yan trembled with rage.

At this point, how could he not understand what had happened?

He looked at the opposite side with a livid face, "Qingyu, you despicable dog, you clearly colluded with the Immortal Dynasty forces, yet you still act in front of me."

"Hahaha~" Emperor Qingyu of Liang, having reversed the situation, stood with his hands behind his back, speaking loudly, "Yuanji, words can't be thrown around carelessly. Those three elite battle groups were secretly trained by my Liang country."

Emperor Yuanji of Yan nearly spat blood in frustration.

The words were too familiar, weren't they the ones he used to retort Qingyu earlier? How long had it been? And now Qingyu was using them against him.

"Yuanji, are you satisfied? Hehehe, don't make that face like you're going to eat someone. Can your Yan country do as it pleases, but my Liang country can't?" Emperor Qingyu of Liang was thoroughly enjoying himself, "You're so domineering, I'm so scared."

"Three elite forces?" Emperor Yuanji of Yan, in his rage, was momentarily lost, "Could it be that the Demon Falcon Battle Group that penetrated Liang country's territory is also..."

As Emperor Yuanji of Yan was in shock.

A young man in white descended from the sky, landing beside Emperor Qingyu of Liang.

He was handsome as jade, exceptionally charming, moving with elegance and grace, like a celestial being descended from legend.

Also dressed in white, his appearance immediately overshadowed the opposite Emperor Yuanji of Yan.

Who else could this young man be but Wang Anye?

"Is Emperor Yuanji inquiring about the whereabouts of the Demon Falcon Battle Group?" He smiled at the opposite side, "Yes, the emperor guessed correctly, the Demon Falcon Battle Group has been defeated by our forces, and the entire battle group has surrendered."

His words were light, but the content was shocking.

"Poof!"

Under the successive blows, Emperor Yuanji of Yan could no longer hold back, his internal energy surged, old injuries flared up, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

His white robe was instantly stained crimson with blood.

This defeat was too great a loss for Yan country!

The most crucial part was that even the elite battle group sent by the Chao Clan to support had been lost. How could he explain this to the Little Demon Lord? How could he explain it to the Chao Clan? How could he explain it to the Demon Dynasty?!

It's over!

Yan country was completely finished this time!

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