World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 668 - 332: The Great Battle! Zhi Ning in Labor!_3

Chapter 668: 332: The Great Battle! Zhi Ning in Labor!_3

Zhi Li’s decree was straightforward, consisting of just a few dozen words.

"Raze Tian Shui City to the ground, annihilate the Suo family, spare no expense! If Gao Yin appears, kill Gao Yin!"

Upon reading Zhi Li’s murderous secret letter, Duke Zhi Wei’s blood boiled, and he bellowed, "Advance at full speed; we must reach the Fenglei Fort Defense Line before dawn tomorrow, or face military punishment!"

In an instant, the fully armed 150,000 strong army, along with countless siege weapons, trebuchets, and countless giant crossbows, marched mightily toward the Fenglei Fort Defense Line west of Tian Shui City.

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Meanwhile!

From the direction of Chaos Stone Island, Tianlang Pass, Barbaric Gorge, and Linhai City, four great armies marched toward the direction of Fenglei Fort.

Suo Lun went all in, drawing nearly all the military forces from Tian Shui City.

He even redirected the 10,000 Rock Pirates, who should have been fighting at sea, straight to the Fenglei Fort Defense Line.

Only 5,000 troops were left to defend Tianlang Pass and Barbaric Gorge.

Linhai Main City was also left with only 5,000 troops, while Chaos Stone Island Salt Fields were left with merely 2,000 soldiers for defense.

Heavenly Water Main City had only 3,000 second-line troops.

Over 60,000 troops were all assembled at the Fenglei Fort Defense Line, and all the valiant and powerful warriors were also gathered there.

On this four-mile-long defense line, they would fight a decisive battle to the death against Duke Zhi Wei’s 150,000 strong army.

Even though the Fenglei Fort Defense Line was already stacked with combat materials, countless arrows, gunpowder packs, and fire oil grenades were still being continuously transported to the Fenglei Fort Defense Line.

Nearly two hundred thousand out of the several hundred thousand citizens of Tian Shui City were drafted as laborers to transport wartime materials.

Night fell!

Suo Lun and Yan Chuo’er, leading the last of the Rock Pirate forces, entered the Fenglei Fort Defense Line.

At that moment, 63,000 troops were stationed.

Suo Lun and Yan Nai’er stood atop the city walls, gazing into the distance to the west.

Zhi Wei’s 150,000 strong army was not far off, and they would soon be at the gates.

"My Lord, your mother once wrote me a secret letter," Nai’er said. "She said I was in danger and should leave you."

"You replied, telling her to get lost," Suo Lun said.

"Indeed," Nai’er said. "It’s a shame I didn’t know where to send the reply."

Then, Nai’er gently snuggled into Suo Lun’s arms and said softly, "My Lord, after this battle, we should be able to get married."

"Mhm..." Suo Lun replied softly, "Even though I’ve gotten better, thinking about you becoming my bride still excites me."

"Only once, though," said Nai’er, her voice tender.

Just then, a voice came from the sky, "Zhi Wei’s army is fifty miles from the Fenglei Fort Defense Line!"

Two hours later!

The scout in the sky shouted again, "Zhi Wei’s army is forty miles away."

Another two hours passed.

"Zhi Wei’s army is thirty miles away!"

"Twenty miles!"

"Ten miles!"

As dawn approached, the dew was cool and refreshing.

"Bang, bang, bang..."

The ground trembled as a dark line emerged from the western valleys.

Then, more and more dark spots appeared, growing in number.

The 150,000 strong army, dense and vast, spread across the skies as they approached the Fenglei Fort Defense Line.

Half an hour later!

In front of the four-mile-long Fenglei Fort Defense Line, Duke Zhi Wei’s 150,000 strong army halted.

Zhi Wei’s boundless army, like migrating birds flying south!

Duke Zhi Wei’s 150,000 strong army truly at the city gates, a battle determining the fate of the Rage Wave Kingdom was about to erupt!

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At the same time!

Inside a manor in the capital of the Flame Empire.

Princess Zhining, with her huge belly, was originally painting.

Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her stomach and a wetness on her leg.

Her waters had broken; she was going into labor!

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Note: Second update with 5,000 words is here; I earnestly seek your support, thank you, everyone!