Wayfarer

Chapter 914: The Fighting Begins

Chapter 914: The Fighting Begins

Over a month later, the ordinary empires that had divided up Dayin's land were all but wiped out. These empires were defended by just one or two Golden Immortals—they could hardly withstand the assault of the leech-exterminating army.

As these empires fell, Dazheng's army quickly extended olive branches to them, allowing Dazheng to swiftly absorb Dayin's former territory and expand.

In just three short months, Dazheng had taken down a hundred Immortal cities, while the others had all been conquered by Dachi.

Without any third-party forces left, Dachi and Dazheng were now poised for direct confrontation. Though the two armies hadn't yet fought in earnest, a decisive clash was clearly imminent.

In the imperial study in Yongding, Xiao Nanfeng was carefully reviewing battle reports while Wen Zhong waited patiently nearby.

After finishing the reports, Xiao Nanfeng set them aside. "Dachi's leech-exterminating army has been quite helpful. We've had a much easier time taking over these cities than we otherwise would."

"Indeed. The two armies are finally on the verge of clashing head-on," Xiao Nanfeng replied.

"In battles between divine empires, the bulk of the army is supplementary. The true outcome will be decided by the strongest individuals on each side. Su Tianxin has recruited three top-tier experts," Wen Zhong said seriously.

"I anticipated that this day would come. Don't worry. It's all under my control," Xiao Nanfeng reassured him.

"That's good to hear," Wen Zhong replied, nodding.

"I've received intelligence that Su Tianxin will make a serious move in the coming few days. When that happens, the Dachi and Dazheng armies will engage in a full-scale confrontation. Prepare for all contingencies," Xiao Nanfeng instructed.

"Rest assured, Your Majesty. I've been laying the groundwork in the meantime. As long as we secure a victory, we'll be able to fully conquer their territories," Wen Zhong replied confidently.

"Good!" Xiao Nanfeng nodded.

At that moment, a spectral guard hastily entered the study and reported, "Your Majesty, Su Tianxin has made a move."

Xiao Nanfeng glanced at Wen Zhong, who immediately straightened up and said, "I'll make the necessary arrangements at once, Your Majesty."

As Wen Zhong left, Xiao Nanfeng turned to the spectral guard. "Notify all parties to prepare for immediate battle."

"Understood!"

Meanwhile, in Dazheng's army's main camp, Ye Sanshui sat in the commander's seat, surrounded by strategists and generals on all sides. A scout delivered a report to him.

"Commander, three Boundless Immortals from Dachi are leading assaults on three of our newly captured cities. The cities are ..." the scout reported.

The camp erupted in outrage.

"Boundless Immortals leading assaults on ordinary cities? Are they serious?"

"No city can withstand a Boundless Immortal's attack!"

"Commander, Dachi is too cowardly to face us in direct combat. They're resorting to such despicable tactics!"

Anger filled the camp, but Ye Sanshui remained silent. He seemed to have been expecting something of the sort.

Before long, another scout arrived with grim news. "Commander, the three cities have already fallen. The defending forces suffered heavy losses, and the city lords and military generals were captured. The Boundless Immortals are now heading toward three more cities."

"Commander, these tactics are disgusting! They can't fight us head-on, so they're stooping to such assaults!"

"Let's launch a counterattack!"

"Commander, I request permission to lead an assault!"

Though the generals made a fuss, Ye Sanshui remained quiet until a third scout entered the room and saluted. "Commander, His Majesty has granted permission to act."

Ye Sanshui's eyes gleamed as he stood and issued a command. "Generals, listen up!"

"Yes, Commander!" the generals chorused.

"Prepare for battle. We will launch an assault straight for the main camp of Dachi's leech-exterminating army!" Ye Sanshui shouted.

"Ye Sanshui, how dare you!"

Su Qingchan shouted. She had appeared outside the formation out of nowhere, and instantly drew Ye Sanshui's attention.

"Su Qingchan, you dare block my path? You must really want to die. I won't let you escape!" Ye Sanshui roared, lunging at her with a palm strike.

Their attacks clashed. Su Qingchan, unable to withstand his strength, coughed up blood and was sent flying.

At that moment, the space around Ye Sanshui trembled, revealing countless runes embedded in the void.

"A trap? Su Qingchan, you lured me here deliberately!" Ye Sanshui bellowed.

Realizing the danger, he struck at the runes, which flashed and flickered and evaded his attacks. His palm struck nothing; then, he was pulled into a spatial formation that had been prepared ahead of time and vanished from sight.

"Break!" Ye Sanshui roared, attempting to force his way out of the trap.

The formation rumbled violently, as if Ye Sanshui was about to break out from brute force alone.

Just then, Ling Tianyu appeared with a bronze compass in hand. He reinforced the formation and stabilized the space within.

"Now that you've entered my formation, Ye Sanshui, you won't be able to escape. You were far too careless, haha!" Ling Tianyu laughed.

Meanwhile, Su Qingchan wiped the blood from her lips and smiled triumphantly. "Ye Sanshui has been trapped. Everyone, attack! Kill these leeches!"

"Attack!" the leech-exterminating army shouted, rushing out of the city.

Dazheng's army was caught off-guard by their sudden approach.

Su Qingchan had sustained mild injuries to trap Ye Sanshui, a trade that was more than worthwhile.

The next moment, however, something unexpected happened. One of Ye Sanshui's subordinates suddenly attacked Ling Tianyu.

"Die!" The void trembled from the force of his palm.

"What? Another Boundless Immortal?" Ling Tianyu defended himself with a palm as he narrowed his eyes.

A massive explosion formed where the two palms met. Ling Tianyu and Ye Sanshui's subordinate were both sent flying.

"Impossible—a mid-stage Boundless Immortal? Who are you?" Ling Tianyu demanded.

"Die!" Ye Sanshui's subordinate attacked with another palm technique.

Ling Tianyu frowned and activated his bronze compass, which surged toward Ye Sanshui's subordinate as blue light exploded from it.

Ye Sanshui's subordinate drew a folding fan and swung it wildly. White light struck the blue light in a tempest of energy.

"It's Yang Chuan!" someone cried out.

Another rumble came from elsewhere. No longer suppressed by the bronze compass, Ye Sanshui had managed to crack open the formation trapping him from within.

"Ye Sanshui's about to emerge!" someone cried out.

Yang Chuan's sudden appearance had turned the tides.

The leech-exterminating army, caught by surprise, hesitated. Meanwhile, the morale of Dazheng's army rose sharply.

"Our commander's safe! With Yang Chuan's assistance, we're bound to win! Kill them all!" a Dazheng general shouted.

"Kill them all!"

The two armies faced off against one another.

Within the city, Su Qingchan wiped at the blood trickling from her mouth. She was smirking coldly at the sight of Yang Chuan.