Cui Yuanyong was stunned.

Huangfu Yongxian said: "Chi Li's attacks are frequent, how could someone come from behind to deliver a message? If it's not Chi Li's men pretending, it's him allowing it intentionally. The secrecy of military intelligence demands reporting directly to me, yet it's shouted for the whole army to hear. Does he take me for a fool?"

Cui Yuanyong admired him inwardly, and riding his horse to Huangfu Yongxian's side, he asked in a low voice, "How do we handle Chi Li's swift attacks? We're unable to defend all fronts seamlessly."

"They're simply leveraging the sandstorm." Huangfu Yongxian looked up at the high sky, where the aftermath of the battle between San Niang and the divided soul of the Longevity Heavenly God could still be felt in the distant sky. He said in a low voice, "Xuanwu Venerable is in charge of our route, which was anticipated beforehand, not merely because she was already nearby."

Cui Yuanyong nodded. Given the efficiency of these people flying back and forth, Xuanwu and Zhao Changhe Yue Hongling could easily switch 'defensive zones' within a day, having little to do with Xuanwu previously being in this direction. That they haven't switched is naturally because people believe Xuanwu is relatively suitable for this route.

Huangfu Yongxian said: "Although Xuanwu Venerable lacks the capacity to directly aid us in any way, her Dharma Image continues to stand guard, continuously exerting the subtle influence of water's gentle penetration. Before anyone realizes, the surrounding sand will be gradually moistened. When their horses tread on it again, they will find themselves mired in a swamp. That's when our opportunity arises."

Cui Yuanyong said: "And Yanmen..."

"Nothing but changes in Yanmen attempting to unsettle our army. In reality, we have long been prepared. No need to worry, just continue marching."

"Clang!" In the high sky, Xuanwu Fist struck fiercely against the divided soul of the Longevity Heavenly God, causing the divided soul to tremble slightly as it floated back.

The trembling divided soul looked at San Niang, with her mesmerizing demeanor, and couldn't help but feel a chill.

It was only three to four months since the battle of the East Sea... Back then, Xuanwu had just broken through the Third Layer Secret Treasure, but now she's not only in the Imperial Realm but at least in the Late Stage. At that time, she couldn't even get close to the center of the battle with Xia Longyuan, but now with a single punch, the earth shatters and the sky crumbles, and her divided soul can barely withstand it!

"Coming with a divided soul, you've already lost."

She wasn't boasting; it was the truth.

The Longevity Heavenly God couldn't help but say: "You must be the strongest among you."

San Niang slightly tilted her head, thinking: "Perhaps, but I feel that if my man gets serious, I would get spanked by him."

Even if he isn't serious, you'd willingly get spanked by him. What's the reference value in that? The Longevity Heavenly God mocked inwardly, but of course, didn't utter such dull words, only said coldly, "To place the strongest among you in dealing with a mere distraction of my divided soul... If it isn't a misjudgment, then it's for quick resolution to quickly return and support Yanmen. But regrettably, Venerable cannot leave."

San Niang chuckled silently: "You overthink. The reason I stayed here is simply because I'm too lazy to move."

A seductive phantom identical to San Niang appeared behind the Longevity Heavenly God, the two San Niangs, one serious and the other charming, spoke simultaneously: "To me, your divided soul is nothing more than a touchstone for my Turtle and Snake dual division, that's all. As for the path to the Second Layer, please guide me."

The Longevity Heavenly God's heart trembled slightly.

This woman can already achieve a divided soul! But she hasn't used it to support Yanmen. Where does this confidence of theirs come from?

...

Yanmen County.

Demon God Feng Yin, leading the forces from Jinnan, advanced northward, swiftly piercing through Jinbei straight towards Yanmen.

Jinbei was previously subdued by the Vermilion Bird through "Worldly Society methods" with thunderous intimidation. The reason such methods aren't universally applicable is due to the endless problems they pose; they're not real subjugation but temporary pacification. Once you leave, trouble can arise at any time.

Governing and controlling regions ultimately cannot rely on one or two God Demons but requires layers of systemic management and personnel with military forces. Otherwise, it results in mere lip service without real compliance.

This is one of the reasons why the conflict between the Hu and the Han cannot be resolved by merely fighting a Divine War.

However, at that time, due to the urgency of the situation and the stretched resources of the Great Han, they could only handle it temporarily, serving mostly to gather money and provisions.

But this time when Feng Yin advanced northward, the various tribes of Jinbei behaved better than the Vermilion Bird had estimated, not collectively switching sides, merely opening the way without resistance, displaying an attitude of submitting to whomever emerges victorious, having seemingly learned their lesson.

For Feng Yin, however, as long as nobody caused trouble, allowing him to reach Yanmen without any obstacle was already enough.

The Yanmen border army was permanently stationed here, with the soldiers' families settled within the county. Once the rear is breached and word reaches the front lines, the so-called western army of Huangfu Yongxian would disband without battle, there'd be no need to fight. Frankly, Tie Muer and Li Boping couldn't imagine Great Han daring to send Huangfu Yongxian beyond the pass northwards given the instability in the three Jin areas. Where did this confidence come from?

Feng Yin arrived above Yanmen County before the Jinnan army, looking at the sparse guards on the city walls, he laughed maliciously: "Rushing recklessly, ending up in panic and retreat... These words have been passed down since the last epoch, has no one in your country heard of them?"

The soldiers looked up at the Demon God in the sky, facing the terrifying oppression with mostly indifferent expressions.

Feng Yin found this disregard for life and death infuriating, for it reminded him of Zhao Changhe's expression when gravely injured yet still facing him with such calm.

Feng Yin waved his hand, causing sand and stones to fly, a fierce wind swept over, shrouding the entire city: "Rest assured, I won't kill you all. Wonder how many pages of the Heavenly Book a city's worth of families are to Zhao Changhe? This so-called protection of the Divine Continent, how laughable, hahaha... uh..."

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