World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 626: March 15: Declaration of war! Devour!

Chapter 626: March 15: Declaration of war! Devour!

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The Rage Wave Kingdom!

After the Suo Family’s Lord’s Residence announced the real perpetrator behind Zhi Li’s assassination attempt was Suo Lun, the Dragon Guard Army began to assemble, and Duke Zhi Wei led hundreds of thousands from the Southeast Province army to gather as well.

The naval fleets of Luan Yang City, Hai Clan of Yingzhou Island, and the Linhai City Fleet—which obtained additional ships through Zhi Li’s influence from various lords and coastal cities—also began to assemble. Three fleets, over thirty thousand naval forces, and three hundred warships were ready!

A great battle was on the brink of eruption!

In the case of the attempt on Shaojun Zhi Li, only the mastermind, Suo Lun, was revealed, but the direct perpetrator was not disclosed, leading people to believe it was just a common assassin.

Therefore, the Earl of Linhai’s residence remained unaffected by any consequences.

As a gesture of his stance, Gui Xingfu spared no expense. He exhausted his family fortune to borrow troops and ships from various lords to ensure the size of the Linhai fleet exceeded one hundred warships and ten thousand naval forces.

Furthermore, over ten thousand ground troops were also beginning to assemble, ready to march south along the Nu River into Tianshui City Territory at any moment.

Soon after, Mr. Gui from Linhai City proclaimed to the world, formally declaring war on Tianshui City.

Yes, a formal declaration of war!

Sovereign states within the Rage Wave Kingdom had not gone to war with each other for nearly a hundred years.

This time, Gui Xingfu truly risked a tremendous impropriety under the eyes of the world.

The declaration of war was sent not only to Wangcheng Zidu but to every lord across the lands.

The cause for war was straightforward: Lord Suo Lun of Tianshui City used despicable means to take Chaos Stone Island from the Gui Clan, hence the Gui Clan would reclaim their homeland.

Originally, Gui Xingfu would never have been the one to take the lead; even if a battle broke out, he would certainly not declare it openly, nor would he be the commander. He would have stayed hidden behind Zhi Li and Turing Tuo, posing as if the kingdom was securing justice for Linhai City.

However, Gui Qinshao had caused a terrible disaster by attacking Zhi Li.

Now, Gui Xingfu had no choice but to stand in the forefront. He had to demonstrate his will in the most active and resolute manner, showing his loyalty to Zhi Li, and be ready to charge into the fray to regain his standing within Zhi Li’s camp.

Not only did Gui Xingfu take on the role of commander this time, but all three of his sons joined the battle as well.

The young lord, Gui Qinbi of Linhai, was originally the Rage Wave Kingdom’s envoy to the Flame Empire. He ended up staying due to attending his sister, Gui Qinshao’s, wedding.

This time, to show the decisive position of the Gui Family of Linhai City, young lord Gui Qinbi even resigned from his official post.

While his father, Gui Xingfu, led the grand army to attack Tianshui City, he, Gui Qinbi, stayed behind to guard Linhai City and oversee the rear.

The Gui Family of Linhai had left no avenue of retreat for themselves.

They made it unequivocally clear that to reclaim Chaos Stone Island, they would fight to the death against Tianshui City’s Suo Family.

In reality, Gui Xingfu also secretly rejoiced that Suo Lun was already dead, so his aggressively hostile posture was effectively striking a dead tiger.

Without Suo Lun, Tianshui City was indeed a dead tiger.

It would take a few days for Gui Xingfu’s call to war to spread throughout the world, and it would only become official after the royal family’s permission was granted.

Without a doubt, the King would not issue such a decree, but Shaojun Zhi Li would surely issue the imperial command.

Once receiving Zhi Li’s decree, Gui Xingfu would lead his thirty thousand naval forces towards Chaos Stone Island!

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Inside the Lord’s Residence of Tianshui City!

With Suo Lun absent, Suo Ningbing took his place at the main seat to preside over the meeting.

Princess Zhi Yan was also absent, otherwise, it would have been her replacing Suo Lun.

However, Suo Ningbing was only physically present; her mind was fully occupied with concerns for Suo Lun’s safety, leaving her with no interest in other matters.

As the leader of Tianshui City’s navy, Yanchuo’er (Queen) said, "Currently, we have more than a hundred different types of warships, but our Rock Island fleet burned entirely as a decoy in that great fire. Therefore, these hundred-plus warships, some bought, some captured, and some self-constructed, are all old models. Facing Gui Xingfu’s thirty thousand naval forces with a one-to-three ratio, we stand no chance of winning."

While the Rock Island fleet’s warships were small, they were fast, sturdy, and agile.

Regrettably, nearly all were destroyed, leaving only a few dozen.

Last time, they could use a fire in Devil’s Bay to burn all the enemy ships. However, the enemy’s target this time was Chaos Stone Island, lacking the conditions to set a similar fire.

Moreover, the enemy would certainly not fall for the same trick twice.

Yan Yan said, "We hold an endless supply of incendiary oil bombs and giant catapults. Although they are highly inaccurate, it does not mean we have no fighting chance."

Yan Nai’er said, "Aunt, how many warships and naval forces do you need to defeat Gui Xingfu’s thirty thousand navy men?"

Yanchuo’er (Queen) said, "Twenty thousand naval forces would suffice."

A ratio of one to one-and-a-half was already quite remarkable to achieve victory.

However, Tian Shui City currently only had ten thousand naval forces and around a hundred warships.

Now, as the King was practically incapacitated and had not appeared for several months, all the provinces had already pledged loyalty to Zhi Li.

Hence, even if the King’s confidante Gao Yin stepped forward, he could no longer borrow any ships or naval forces.

Yan Nai’er said, "What about leasing ships and hiring pirates from the Pirate Harbor?"

Yanchuo’er (Queen) said, "Behind Pirate Harbor stand two masters, Yingzhou Island’s Hai Clan and Rock Island. Unless these two families speak up, we cannot borrow a single ship or soldier."

Those present understood that Gui Xingfu’s assault on Chaos Stone Island was only the first step.

If Chaos Stone Island falls, the next step will be a full-scale attack on Tian Shui City, and under the pretext of assassinating Zhi Li, the Suo Family will be exterminated.

The objective of this great battle is to completely wipe out the Suo Family, leaving Zhen Yan Princess without any hope, and ultimately force her into total surrender.

Gui Xingfu is merely the vanguard officer of this great war.

With Suo Lun gone and Zhi Yan missing, and without a single ship or soldier at their disposal,

the naval forces they face are those of the Allied Army, three times their number, leaving them completely out of options.

Suddenly, Yanchuo’er (Queen) abruptly stood up, her delicate body tense, and said, "While there’s still time, I’ll go to Thunder Archipelago to see Rock Demon. After all, he is my son, the elder brother of Suo Lun. I will ask him for troops and ships."

A bitter expression crossed Suo Ningbing’s face, but she nodded all the same.

It seemed to be the only way.

Immediately, Yanchuo’er left Tian Shui City and took a fast boat to Thunder Archipelago to seek help from New King Rock Demon.

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In the Buddha Tower of the West Sea of the Continent!

Zhi Yan looked up at the mass of Fallen Dreams above her head.

She knew that if she reached out to touch it, she would be utterly consumed by the sea of desires.

Then, looking at Zhuang Zhixuan who was like a frenzied demon beside her, the air already filled with the distinctive scent of a man.

She knew that within at most a dozen or so hours, Zhuang Zhixuan would tragically perish. Despite her high martial skills, no man or woman could withstand such indulgence and venting, nothing to do with the power of the dragon.

This Butu Tower seems to be made of stone, but in reality, it should be a body of energy.

Just now, Zhi Yan had already tried; she could not step out of the gate at all, as if she ran into an energy barrier.

She drew the Dragon Gold Sword and slashed at the walls of the Butu Tower.

If they were made of stone, then the Dragon Gold Sword would easily cut through them.

But when she brought down her sword, it bounced right back, and the walls of the Butu Tower remained unscathed.

Once inside this Butu Tower, there was simply no escape.

The only way out was to break down the energy barrier here, and the way to do that was to consume the Dragon’s Fallen Dream within.

At most in a dozen hours or so, Zhuang Zhixuan would be dead here.

Even Suo Lun might die from energy overdose.

The current situation in Rage Wave Kingdom was unknown, but it was definitely in grave danger.

She had to get out, and so did Suo Lun.

Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable; the Suo Family, Rouran City, and the Shadow Cabinet would face annihilation.

After which, Rage Wave Kingdom would completely fall into the hands of Dragon Temple and its affiliated forces.

No matter the cost, she and Suo Lun had to get out.

Taking a deep breath, Zhi Yan crouched down beside Suo Lun and whispered, "Suo Lun, I don’t know if you can hear me, but I have made a decision. This decision will determine our fates. You are my husband, and I think you should know."

Then she fiercely pushed away the frenzied Zhuang Zhixuan and dragged him several floors down below.

After returning to the top floor, she propped up Suo Lun, gently embracing him, and then reached up her jade hand to touch the splendid Fallen Dream above them.

At that moment...

The mass of light trembled slightly, as if startled.

Then, the light contracted sharply, becoming only a spot shining intensely like a star.

"Boom..."

It then exploded abruptly!

Turning into a myriad of halos, they spread across the entire top layer of the Buddha Tower.

They were mysteriously beautiful, like a galaxy in a dazzling night sky.

The Fallen Dream turned into countless halos, starting to circle and swirl around Zhi Yan.

They spun faster and faster, ever quicker...

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..."

Finally, numerous halos of the Fallen Dream rushed into Princess Zhi Yan’s crown.

"Ah..."

Even with Zhi Yan’s cultivation, she couldn’t help but cry out at that moment.

Even though the spiritual energy of the Fallen Dream had dissipated over countless years and was almost depleted, it was still like a violent storm, like an immense ocean for humans.

Endlessly and fiercely, it surged into Zhi Yan’s body.

The once transcendent and ice-jade-like Zhi Yan transformed in an instant.

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