Was the prophecy truly coming to pass?
In this corner of the world, Ji Fuyao was, without a doubt, the sole radiant presence. Even the Northern Plains Imperial Court soldiers were momentarily stunned.
A moment of stunned silence gave way to a sneer on the commander's face. “Well, well, looks like we’ve reeled in quite the catch. Kill them all—”
Before he could finish, the Heaven-Burning Spear, a Nine-star Supreme Weapon, in Ji Fuyao’s hand shot forth. Whoosh! It blazed like a spirit fire dragon coiling through the void, scorching the sky and twisting space in its wake, carving a path of pure flame. The Imperial Court commander’s face contorted in horror. He spun to flee, but it was too late. Thwack! The Heaven-Burning Spear pierced straight through his skull, blood erupting in a crimson spray. An instant kill!
From the commander’s corpse, a terrifying sea of spirit fire erupted, engulfing thousands of feet in every direction, setting the very earth ablaze! The spear plunged into the ground. CRACK! The earth tore open, forming a bottomless chasm a thousand feet deep!
The Imperial Court soldiers froze, utterly petrified by the sight. Who was this woman? How could she be so terrifying?
The next instant, Commander Wang Man, his face flushed crimson, roared, “Utter! Mad! Ness!” and charged forward, his Blood Axe a blur. Commander Qing Yan likewise unleashed her Emperor Weapon, joining the fray against the Imperial Court guards.
Behind them, thousands of Imperial Dragon Guards surged forward like a tidal wave, their battle intent erupting like a raging inferno. The Fire Dragon Race and Golden Crow Race instantly transformed into their true forms, their colossal bodies like mountains, blotting out the sun as they descended, unleashing torrents of surging Demonic Power.
“Kill!” Wang Man plunged into the Imperial Court soldiers. Rip! His Blood Axe swept through, disemboweling several men in a single strike, blood spraying everywhere. Another guard tried to flee, but Wang Man flicked his massive blood-red axe, yanking the man back. CRASH! Wang Man leaped high into the air, bringing his Blood Axe down directly onto the guard’s head. Splat! The soldier was instantly cleaved in two from head to toe, his entrails spilling onto the ground.
The battle was a complete rout! This was nothing short of a massacre!
The people of Beiwang City watched, utterly dumbfounded. Who were these divine beings? They fought with no regard for their own injuries, charging recklessly, slaughtering with abandon. The Beiwang City Lord’s face was a mask of disbelief. “Is this… still the Fire Alliance’s army?” Behind him, other Great Emperors were equally shocked. “This aura is utterly alien! Their battle intent is terrifying, even more so than the Imperial Court’s regular legions!” “This is a force forged in blood!”
The Beiwang City Lord shook his head. “Haven’t we seen the Fire Alliance fight before? Honestly, when have our forces ever been this cohesive?” “Even though we’re a rebel army, we’re not a united front. We could never pull off a battle like this.” Hearing this, the other Great Emperors nodded in agreement. Indeed! Though the Fire Alliance had members in many cities across the Northern Plains, under the oppressive might of the Northern Plains Imperial Court, they had never truly amounted to anything.
The Beiwang City Lord frowned. “Could it be that with the Fire Alliance facing its greatest crisis, our secretly cultivated, mysterious army has finally revealed itself?”
The battle was completely one-sided! The Imperial Court legions began to flee, but it was useless! The Fuyao Dynasty’s Imperial Dragon Guards were in a frenzy! In less than half an hour, over a thousand Imperial Court soldiers were annihilated! Corpses piled high across the land, crimson blood staining the earth, like fiery blossoms blooming on the icy plains.
Commander Wang Man began leading his subordinates to collect storage rings and equipment. Soon after, Ji Fuyao’s will stirred, and a heaven-reaching sea of fire erupted across the icy plains, incinerating all the corpses.
Commanders Wang Man and Qing Yan regrouped their forces. A powerful ‘Stance’ emanated from their unified ranks! This was the true Legion Power!
Just then, Ji Fuyao descended gracefully in her fiery red gown, and Lu Xuan floated down beside her.
The Beiwang City Lord and his people bowed respectfully to Ji Fuyao. “Many thanks for your assistance, Senior! May I ask which of our Fire Alliance’s Wang Jiangs you are?” Ji Fuyao’s brow furrowed slightly. “Wang Jiang?” Commanders Wang Man and Qing Yan stepped forward. “We do not belong to the Fire Alliance!” The Beiwang City residents were even more astonished. Could this be a new rebel force that had risen in the Northern Plains this epoch? Unheard of!
Lu Xuan said indifferently, “Tell me about the Fire Alliance’s Wang Jiangs.”
The Beiwang City Lord respectfully explained, “Our Fire Alliance is the largest anti-Imperial Court force in the Northern Plains. We have seven Wang Jiangs, all Quasi-Dao Supremes. On the surface, they are major powers of the Northern Plains, but secretly, they are rebel leaders!” “The influence of the seven Wang Jiangs covers almost the entire Northern Plains, with many families and cities under their command.” “However, in recent days, the Ice Frost Empress has grown enraged and ordered the complete eradication of all Fire Alliance forces! In just two days, two Wang Jiangs have already fallen!” “The Fire Alliance’s situation is dire!”
Ji Fuyao’s gaze burned with fierce resolve as she looked towards the Northern Plains Imperial Court. “I intend to launch an Eastern Expedition against the Ice Frost Imperial Court. As for you, choose whether to stay or join us.”
The Beiwang City Lord asked, “May I ask, Senior, what faction you represent?” Ji Fuyao replied coolly, “The Fuyao Dynasty!”
An Eastern Expedition against the Imperial Court! The Fuyao Dynasty! The people of Beiwang City were utterly bewildered. They had never heard of such a force! Many rebel factions had risen in the Northern Plains, but none had ever dared to call themselves an ‘Imperial Dynasty’!
The Great Emperors of Beiwang City exchanged glances, their eyes hardening with resolve. “Senior, we are willing to follow you and join the Eastern Expedition!” “Now, we have no retreat! Only battle remains!”
Ji Fuyao nodded faintly. “Let’s move!”
Just then, the Beiwang City Lord’s Communication Jade Slips suddenly vibrated. He poured spiritual energy into it. An urgent voice crackled through: “Luocheng is under siege! All nearby cities, send reinforcements immediately! No delays!”
Ji Fuyao asked, “Where is Luocheng?” The Beiwang City Lord replied, “It’s three thousand li to the east of our city! Luocheng also has a Wang Jiang, from the Ancient Feng Family.” Ji Fuyao said coolly, “Lead the way!”
Lu Xuan looked at Ji Fuyao. “Disciple, do you need my intervention?” Ji Fuyao shook her head. “Master, leave this to me! I will conquer the Northern Plains!”
The people of Beiwang City were all taken aback. This stunning woman was already so powerful? And this white-robed youth was her master? Could he be a Three-rotation Quasi-Dao Supreme?!
Lu Xuan nodded. “In that case, I’ll return to Azure Mystery Peak for now.” Ji Fuyao nodded seriously. The next instant, Lu Xuan activated his Supreme Spatial Array Patterns. Mysterious power flowed, and he vanished from the spot.
Ji Fuyao, meanwhile, held the Heaven-Burning Spear, a Nine-star Supreme Weapon, and pointed it directly towards Luocheng. “Charge!”
***
In the Eastern Wilds, within the Eerie Abyss.
Xuanji Holy Lord, clad in a flowing purple gown, descended. Her hands wove spirit seals, and the power of the Dao of Eerie Scripture surged continuously. She began to absorb the Eerie Power without cease, pushing towards the Two-rotation Quasi-Dao Supreme realm!
As time passed, the commotion grew, culminating in a grand Heaven and Earth Phenomenon!
Instantly, the Old Ancestors of several Supreme-tier factions stationed near the Sikong Family were alarmed. “Who is cultivating in the Eerie Abyss?”