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The next day, the well-prepared army of Kuocang Pass departed the city, a full hundred thousand troops, grandly marching toward the grassland.

"A hundred thousand troops already constitute nearly half of our Wang Dynasty's elite forces. If this battle fails, even if our Wang Dynasty manages to conquer the grassland, we won't have the strength to rule the entire grassland."

Amidst the Central Army, riding alongside Xiao Qiye, Xu Tiecheng spoke as they advanced on horseback.

The Divinity Realm warriors aren't superheroes who wait around to be called upon for rescue all day. After Northern Zhou captures the grassland, it needs enough military force to suppress the grassland's natives and civil officers for governance.

Otherwise, the only option would be a massacre, wiping out the entire region of the grassland completely. Though this isn't out of the question, Qing Yu also has this ruthless mindset, but such actions would quickly increase Tribulation Qi, which would be highly detrimental to Qing Yu's plans.

"General Xu can rest assured. Although our ability to fight on the grassland can't compare to the grassland people, we do have advantages over them."

Xiao Qiye smiled and said, "Not to mention the disciples from the Sword Palace who grow stronger with each battle, and the war tools researched by those Taoists at the Qintian Bureau!"

Xiao Qiye turned his head to indicate the cold weapons being specially protected and the wooden boxes marked with seals in the rear army.

Northern Zhou's Qintian Bureau is definitely on a crooked path now; observing the celestial phenomena has become less, while developing killing weapons has grown increasingly rampant.

Things like the Divine Fire Crossbow, Phoenix Shuttle, and Heavenly Thunder, their destructive power is as great as can be.

The army also has many Eight Divisions Taoists on standby; if real war breaks out on this grassland, it's uncertain who would hold the advantage.

"In battles below the True Pill, we have certain victory. But the real focus will be on the Divinity Realm battles. I hear the Divine Beast, the Golden-eyed Silver Wolf of the grassland, might be comparable to the Supreme, though I'm not sure if that's true." Xu Tiecheng commented.

The Golden-eyed Silver Wolf, as a divine beast long celebrated across the grassland, has garnered worship from countless grassland citizens, even those in the Divinity Realm dare not disrespect it.

From Xu Tiecheng's perspective, there's a strong possibility this is true. The Golden-eyed Silver Wolf might indeed be comparable to the Supreme.

From this thought, Xu Tiecheng was left somewhat concerned.

"What we can think of, that individual can think of too. Since the decision was made to deploy, regardless of the Golden-eyed Silver Wolf's combat strength, it won't be a sure dead-end, so we needn't be overly worried." Xiao Qiye smiled.

"That's right; that individual has never failed."

The two major battles of Feiyun Pass ended in defeat for the grassland, and this time will be no exception.

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In the garden of the Lingxian Pavilion, Yin Tianxia stood straight at the edge of the small pond, her slender shoulders unexpectedly bearing a monumental presence.

She stood with her hands behind her back, speaking to Qing Yu in the small pavilion behind, "With the combined strength of the two of us, directly charging into the grassland to jointly slay the Golden Wolf Khan would bring the grassland to submission. Gathering an army with such mental power seems rather excessive."

"Since that's the case, why do both Daqian and Northern Zhou, as well as the Golden Wolf Han Court on the grassland, train soldiers rather than concentrating resources solely on the warriors?"

Qing Yu poured herself some tea, took a sip, and said, "A war lacking blood and fire cannot conquer a dynasty. Solely relying on warriors executing a decapitation tactic, though a shortcut, is akin to a noble's usurpation — fast but leaves significant after-effects.

We can't possibly go around quelling unrest everywhere in the future."

"True, but I sense there's a reason you're holding back on sharing?" Yin Tianxia responded coolly, seemingly unconvinced by Qing Yu's rationale.

"Indeed, there is another minor reason."

Qing Yu replied, "Our adversary might not solely be the Golden Wolf Khan. To prevent unforeseen events, it's better to advance gradually."

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To the north of the grassland, in a grand golden tent, Left Xianwang Zhan Shilu presented newly acquired intelligence to the Golden Wolf Khan: "Khan, the ten thousand troops of Northern Zhou have already departed Kuocang Pass, entering the grassland. What orders do you have?"

"A hundred thousand troops entering the grassland; these Central Plains people truly are reckless."

The Golden Wolf Khan had scarcely shown himself since being severely wounded by Mu Cangsheng. Having just recovered, he was about to host a grand feast for his ministers when this news struck, immediately rousing the anger of this domineering Khan.

"Zhan Shilu, I appoint you as the commander, leading the Old Shang, Wuwei, and Yifa Yulvdi Tribes, to repel the Northern Zhou forces. These Central Plains people's incursion on the grassland this time shall be rewarded with a lesson in blood."

The Golden Wolf Khan declared vehemently: "Not a single one of the hundred thousand troops shall remain. I shall erect a warning at the front of Kuocang Pass to make the Central Plains realize the cost of invading our grassland."

"Yes, Khan." Left Xianwang replied loudly, immediately stepping out to deliver the orders to the tribes.

As Left Xianwang departed, the Golden Wolf Khan waved off his aides and withdrew a cyan Jade Pendant from his bosom, injecting True Qi to activate it.

The Jade Pendant glowed with a faint blue light, revealing array patterns that emerged and rotated upwards, materializing into a deep blue cloaked figure in the air.

"Cangtian, what matter brings you to summon me?"

An astonishing event unfolded; in the image appeared the silhouette of Elder Shiming. Surprisingly, his address to the Golden Wolf Khan was — Cangtian!!

"Bian Tian, with Northern Zhou forces attacking the grassland, I demand an explanation!"

The Golden Wolf Khan's pupils narrowed, revealing a hidden golden glint, "Inside Northern Zhou, surely there must be Nine Heavens Members. Otherwise, they wouldn't have cooperated with Ji Chengtian so easily. I must know, who is that person?"

"You intend to act privately against a Nine Heavens member?" Elder Shiming frowned in warning, "Cangtian, don't forget the rules of Nine Heavens."

The sole rule of Nine Heavens is to forbid private actions against members, violators face the retribution of all.

Although currently, due to Jun Heaven's severe injury, the rule barely holds sway over members, Jun Heaven isn't dead yet. In two more years, he could recover from his wounds. If the Golden Wolf Khan knowingly breaks the rule, he will then have to test whether the Sword God's blade, dormant for three years, remains sharp or not.

Therefore, the Golden Wolf Khan weighed his options momentarily, slightly yielding: "Bian Tian, don't blame me for breaking the rules. Northern Zhou struck first; I refuse to be the powerless fool who eats the loss without retaliation. These hundred thousand troops, I will claim their lives. As for that person, I shall let them go for now, and hope they won't let me catch them in the future."

"Wait, Cangtian, Northern Zhou and Hou Qian are cooperating. You shouldn't weaken an ally at this time·····"

The Golden Wolf Khan withdrew the Jade Pendant, causing Elder Shiming's image to dissipate, "Hou Qian has nothing to do with me."

The establishment of Hou Qian did not involve the Golden Wolf Khan, and its fate couldn't affect the Golden Wolf Han Court. In fact, the Golden Wolf Khan hopes for Hou Qian to be weakened, prompting Daqian to see an opportunity for attack, creating chaos in the Central Plains.

Only through chaos in the Central Plains can the grassland people find an opportunity.

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