txolops Chapter 2530 The War of Founding a Nation
Chapter 2530 The War of Founding a Nation
The crimson jade bracelet seemed unable to bear the weight and shattered into countless fragments with a sound like a mountain collapsing and the earth splitting.
This treasure was not shattered by the Thunder Dragon Talisman, but rather by the commander of the royal army unleashing its full power without reservation!
‘Wow! ’
The sea of fire, which had been suppressed by Lei Wei, was now suddenly able to straighten up, bursting forth with unparalleled power and confronting Lei Wei head-on.
Below the sea of fire, the commander of the royal army sat cross-legged in mid-air, surrounded by a ball of raging fire. The surrounding energy was chaotic, and thin flames spread out from the raging fire, extending all the way to the battle formation beneath him.
This battle formation was entirely composed of the royal army, and each person was radiating a dazzling flame, as if they were wearing a suit of fire armor.
The aura of the fire armor connected with the fireball around the commander. The auras of countless cultivators merged into one at this moment. Even from above, one could see the clues. These cultivators formed a very peculiar battle formation, clearly forming a complex character, which was Zhu Qianwen. The meaning of this character was 'fire'!
Fire was the foundation of the Zhu Qian Dynasty, and the power of the national guardian artifact, the Crimson Scale Divine Pillar, also existed in the form of spiritual fire.
In the distant Zhu Qian Dynasty, in an unknown region, deep underground, magma flows like a sea, unbearably hot, and within it, a ball of fire rises and falls with the magma.
The area was a deep crimson red, with flames floating on the surface of the lava, dazzling to the extreme. That ball of fire was a hundred times more dazzling than the surrounding light!
At the center of the flames was a scale, as large as a mountain, with intricate patterns on it. Its shape resembled a dragon scale, but it lacked spirit, having been submerged in this magma for countless years.
As the royal army formed a battle formation, the scale suddenly shimmered, its surface shimmering, instantly causing the surrounding magma to stir and creating visible ripples.
"Huff...Huff..."
The fire power here is so intense that even the slightest fluctuation can cause a great disturbance. Moreover, the waves are growing larger and larger, bursting and expanding in all directions. For a time, the magma surged and could not be calmed down for a long time.
Above this lava field, the ground was also significantly affected.
The land under the jurisdiction of the Zhilian Royal Palace trembled, the mountains shook, and even the Immortal City was shaken. The people living in the Immortal City were unaware of what was happening and felt inexplicably uneasy.
A celestial phenomenon appeared high in the sky, indicating that this year's typhoon was coming to an end. Suddenly, the wind and clouds surged, and everything became dark and gloomy, making people wonder if some kind of anomaly had occurred in the typhoon.
This was all caused by the Royal Army wielding the power of the national protective artifact. Originating from the dragon vein, this artifact always triggers extraordinary phenomena upon its use. This time, the scale far surpassed Yue Ling Shuang's use of the Heavenly Fox Token years ago, because Yue Ling Shuang didn't want to alarm the Heavenly Fox Clan and only utilized a portion of the artifact's power. The intentions of King Zhilian and King Chuxu in sending troops to attack Jiaosheng Kingdom are obvious; there's no need to hide them.
Moreover, the Prince's army is facing a life-or-death crisis and cannot afford to hold back in the slightest!
On the battlefield.
The fragments of the shattered crimson jade bracelet did not disappear, but instead transformed into a ball of flame, within which a crimson-scaled divine pillar appeared!
A closer look reveals that this crimson-scaled divine pillar is somewhat illusory and not a real object. However, as the guardian artifact of the Zhu Qian Dynasty, even if it is only a phantom, its power is extraordinary.
The commander of the royal army suddenly opened his eyes, glared at the sky, raised his palms, and pressed them hard against the Crimson Scale Divine Pillar.
'Rumble...'
It was as if some powerful force had descended from a distant place, and the Crimson Scale Divine Pillar illuminated the entire universe, making it almost impossible to tell that it was just a phantom.
Immediately afterwards, the Crimson Scale Divine Pillar, carrying boundless spiritual fire and possessing the power to scorch the heavens, soared into the sky.
'boom! ’
The Thunder Dragon Rune and the Crimson Scale Divine Pillar collided with a sound like the collapse of the heavens. Both the royal army and the surrounding Crimson Fusion Kingdom cultivators were shocked and horrified.
The void of heaven and earth was divided into two layers: the upper layer was the Thunder Domain, and the lower layer was the Sea of Fire.
Within the Thunder Domain, everything was silvery white, with silver snakes dancing wildly and electric pythons galloping, as endless thunderous power converged from all directions.
The sea of fire was significantly smaller than the lightning domain, but it was more solid, perfectly corresponding to the core area of the lightning domain.
Any force could turn this place upside down, yet such terrifying forces collided right above them!
In an instant, lightning and fire merged, forming a huge two-colored vortex.
Silver lightning and crimson spirit fire mingled within the vortex, the two forces devouring each other.
The terrifying power impacted the minds of everyone present, who stared at the terrifying vortex in the sky.
This is the power of the national protection artifact!
Everyone's eyes were stung by the spiritual light generated by the collision. Only those who had transformed into Nascent Soul cultivators and activated their spiritual eyes could barely see some of the scenes within the vortex.
At this moment, the commander of the Prince's army also raised his head, stared at the vortex, and his expression immediately changed.
He saw the scene at the deepest part of the vortex. The thunder dragon rune was stuck to the top of the Crimson Scale Divine Pillar, as if it were imprinted on it. The thunder dragon in the rune was still lively, but the scales on the Crimson Scale Divine Pillar began to dim.
‘Wow! ’
As soon as the Thunder Dragon Rune lit up, countless bolts of lightning burst forth, instantly enveloping the Crimson Scale Divine Pillar. These bolts of lightning were like sharp knives and swords, piercing the Crimson Scale Divine Pillar fiercely, and then tearing it apart in the shocked gaze of the commander!
‘Boom! ’
An explosion occurred within the vortex. Before the others knew what had happened, the commander was filled with terror.
Immediately afterwards, the entire vortex stopped and exploded under countless terrified gazes!
That crimson-scaled divine pillar was originally a phantom. When it was torn apart, it returned to nothingness. The power of the national guardian artifact could no longer resist the thunder's might. The chaotic power of thunder and fire spread across the battlefield and finally transformed into an unparalleled pillar of light, shooting towards the battlefield!
Within the pillar of light, the thunder dragon rune still shone brightly.
Of the entire royal army, only a handful of people, including the commander, were able to react, and they only had time to activate their protective treasures.
A beam of blue light shone from the general's forehead, and he opened his third eye. It was a vertical eye with a bluish-white pupil that looked extremely eerie. Suddenly, the eyeball left its socket and transformed into a jade mountain above the general's head.
‘Crack! ’
In an instant, Qingyu Mountain was shattered into pieces by the thunder's power. The general tried to escape, but it was too late.
He had long been targeted by Qin Sang. Anyone in the royal army could escape, but not this person. Even if he wasn't targeted by Qin Sang, his chances of survival were slim. The power of Jiao Sheng Kingdom far surpassed that of Qing Yang before, and the Thunder Sacrifice Oath that Qin Sang was unleashing now was far more powerful than before.
At this moment, the general felt as if he was sealed off by a force of lightning from all directions, trapped in an invisible cage. No matter how he used his supernatural powers, he could not break free. In the end, he watched in despair as the lightning dragon talisman descended.
Cracks began to appear on his face, revealing the flesh and bones beneath his skin. The cracks quickly spread throughout his body, and lightning emanated from within him. He had never imagined that his proud physique would be so vulnerable. His expression froze completely as he was torn apart by the lightning and perished.
The cultivators who had been sent out by the two royal palaces were doing their best to escape, but to no avail, and one by one they followed in the footsteps of their commanders.
'Rumble...'
The thunder shook the heavens and the earth.
The area where the army was located was called the Wild Deer Plains. A beam of light descended upon the Wild Deer Plains, reaching the sky above and touching the earth below. Immediately, countless bolts of lightning shot out from it.
The battle formation of the royal army was immediately swallowed up by the lightning. Countless cultivators struggled under the lightning and disappeared in large numbers amidst their cries of agony, vanishing into thin air!
When the royal army activated the national protective artifact, the cultivators of the Crimson Melting Kingdom were excluded and placed on the outermost edge of the battle formation, which ironically saved their lives.
When the cultivators of the Crimson Melting Kingdom heard the screams and witnessed this horrifying scene, they were all filled with terror and their faces paled with horror. The once arrogant royal army and the high-ranking Void Refinement cultivators were being brutally slaughtered by lightning!
"Run!"
Their hearts were filled with fear, and they deeply regretted not having mastered the art of escape before.
At this moment, the orders from the Prince's Palace were long forgotten!
Just as the cultivators of the Crimson Melt Kingdom were scrambling to escape, a familiar voice suddenly rang out from behind them.
"King Ning Ye of the Crimson Rong Kingdom, on behalf of all its people, wishes to submit from this day forward and humbly begs the Sect Leader for mercy!"
Its sound was as loud as a bell, clearly carried even amidst thunder.
Upon hearing the sound, all the cultivators turned around and saw Ning Ye leading a group of powerful figures from the Crimson Fusion Kingdom, soaring into the air and bowing to the heavens.
The lightning was right in front of him, within arm's reach, and it looked as if Ning Ye was about to be swallowed by the lightning, causing gasps of alarm.
This prayer actually had an effect. Thunder suddenly bypassed them and vented in another direction. Lightning raged across the Wild Deer Plains and could not be quelled for a long time. This scene was unforgettable for the cultivators present.
What terrified them even more was that in a short period of time, the powerful royal army was completely wiped out, and not a single person escaped!
"If you sincerely submit, then seal your cultivation and do not leave the Wilderness of Deer!"
A grand voice, like that of a deity, resounded from the sky.
All the cultivators knelt on the ground with Ning Ye, showing no sign of resistance, obeying orders, sealing their cultivation, and awaiting judgment.
……
Jingtan.
Qin Sang slowly opened his eyes and nodded secretly. He was very satisfied with the power of the Thunder Sacrifice Oath. However, his control over the Thunder Sacrifice Oath was not as good as before. He needed to study it some more before he could seal the Thunder Beast Guardian.
Looking down at the Qiankun Dragon Transformation Diagram, he thought, "As expected of a treasure personally crafted by a half-demon True Monarch, it disguises the altar and Daoist Thunder Talisman as the power of the dragon vein with almost no flaws. With this treasure, I can now cast the Thunder Sacrifice Oath without any worries."
I wonder if I can fool the great demon saint if I attract his attention?
Qin Sang relayed the message to all the altars, slowly concluded his practice, and finally solemnly put away the Qiankun Dragon Transformation Diagram.
In this battle, the Kingdom of Jiaosheng won a great victory. None of the royal army survived. Ning Ye surrendered with the Kingdom of Chirong. From then on, the Kingdom of Jiaosheng would become the sole overlord of this region and the number one immortal kingdom around the Zhuqian Dynasty.
The remaining trivial matters will be handled by Bai Ying'er, Yuan Zuo, and Ning Ye. Qin Sang needs to consider the impact of this battle.
The internal situation of the Kingdom of Jiaosheng is no longer a concern. Having witnessed the power of the Thunder Sacrifice Oath, those feudal lords would never dare to harbor any disloyal thoughts again.
The trouble comes from outside. The birth of the sixth dragon vein will surely shake the world.
What they will face next is not just two royal palaces, but the entire Zhu Qian Dynasty!
……
"A dragon vein! The Kingdom of Horned Origin actually has a dragon vein!"
Xiaoming Sanren was utterly bewildered and couldn't believe it.
The Kingdom of Jiaosheng not only possesses a dragon vein, but has also 'nurtured' it to such an extent that it has only been exposed today.
If it weren't for the imminent threat of a major enemy, and the fact that the Kingdom of Kakusho had deliberately exposed its dragon vein, it's likely they could have continued to conceal it.
“Fellow Daoist, there’s no need to look at me like that,” Yuan Zuo stood up and strode out of the hall, his steps light and quick. “Before this, I never imagined that the Sect Leader possessed a dragon vein. As it turns out, I was indeed insightful, haha…”
Yuan Zuo's laughter was exceptionally cheerful, echoing throughout the hall, but it sounded extremely grating to Xiao Ming Sanren's ears.
"I'm afraid I won't be able to leave Jiaosheng Kingdom in the future, will I?" Xiaoming Sanren said bitterly, regretting that Yuanzu had advised him to leave, but he had just been hypocritical.
Having witnessed the birth of the dragon vein firsthand, how could the Kingdom of Jiaosheng possibly let him go back to inform others?
In name only, the Three Kings and the Kingdom of Jiaosheng were allies, but when the Three Kings refused to offer assistance, the alliance became a mere formality. When the news spread, even if the Three Kings resisted the temptation, the royal family of the Zhuqian Dynasty would be determined to obtain the Dragon Vein. Even if the turmoil in the forbidden area had not yet subsided, they would immediately raise an army to attack and seize the Dragon Vein.
This is the sixth dragon vein!
Legend has it that there are only eight dragon veins in the world, and whoever obtains a dragon vein will rule the world. What excites cultivators even more is the legend that dragon veins can help with cultivation.
"Special Envoy, do not worry. With such a large-scale operation, even if you are kept here, you won't be able to keep it a secret for long."
Yuan Zuo shook his head. "Although the three kings broke the alliance, it was not the responsibility of a special envoy. With the leader's magnanimity, he would not hold a grudge against you without cause. At most, he would only keep you as a guest for a while."
Xiaoming Sanren's expression softened slightly, and he sighed, "I have no face to meet the sect leader, but I have one thing to say, please convey it to Fellow Daoist Yuan. Although Jiaosheng Kingdom has a dragon vein, it has only been established for less than a thousand years and its foundation is shallow. It is far from being comparable to the Zhuqian Dynasty. If we offer up the dragon vein voluntarily, His Majesty will surely reward us handsomely. Perhaps the Zhuqian Dynasty will even have a Ninth or Tenth King!"
Yuan Zuo knew that he was not trying to persuade them to surrender; his words were indeed for the sake of the Kingdom of Jiaosheng.
He didn't know what to do after the dragon vein was exposed, he only hoped that the forbidden area could tie down more of the Zhu Qian Dynasty's energy and give them more time.
What are the cult leader's plans at this moment?
Yuan Zuo was also secretly pondering Qin Sang's thoughts. He nodded, walked out of the main hall, and looked towards the Five Thunder Sect's headquarters.
With the return of ten thousand dragons to the altar and the cessation of thunder, the Five Thunder Sect's main altar fell silent once more.
At this moment, Bai Ying'er's talisman arrived, instructing him to lead his men to the Wilderness of Deer to accept the surrender. Yuan Zuo already knew that Ning Ye had been subdued by Qin Sang and had made preparations in advance.
To his surprise, there were no other orders besides this one; everything was as usual, as if it had all been an illusion.
"Isn't he worried that the Zhu Qian Dynasty will come and seize the dragon vein?"
Yuan Zuo suppressed the urge to go to the main altar to request an audience, and immediately issued an order to arrive at the Wilderness of Deer as quickly as possible. He and Ning Ye tacitly agreed to continue the performance step by step.
This great battle also became the founding war of the Kingdom of Jiaosheng, remembered by its people, and is historically known as the Battle of Huanglu! (End of Chapter)