That day!
Xiao Xiaohong, alone and on horseback, rode into the imperial capital of Chang'an. Relying on his status as the head of the Xiao family, he successfully secured an audience with the current Immortal Emperor, Liu Xie.
In the harem, within a luxurious chamber.
"..."
Liu Xie, exhausted from a night of revelry, was in a daze. It wasn't until the sun was high in the sky that he slowly woke up.
Just as Liu Haotian awoke, he smelled the faint scent of women. Xiao Xiaohong lay in his arms, blushing shyly.
On the other side!
Wu Tao was also in negotiations with the Third Prince, Liu Zhi, in the imperial capital of Chang'an. By ceding some benefits, he successfully became an ally of the Liu imperial family, colloquially known as cannon fodder before the war.
However, no matter what, Wu Tao's identity was not exposed.
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Under the fierce onslaught of the Liu imperial family and the four great families of Wang, Qin, Li, and Kong, countless cultivators perished in this upheaval!
The Liu imperial family and the four great families of Wang, Qin, Li, and Kong swept through the Purple Continent's immortal cultivation world, leveling countless ancient families and crushing many pawns of overseas sects.
Moreover, during the sweeping operations, the Liu imperial family and the four great families of Wang, Qin, Li, and Kong not only did not weaken but grew stronger with each battle.
This was because, in addition to eliminating disloyal forces, they also vigorously recruited powerful individuals from all directions to expand their influence.
War and death became the theme song of the entire Purple Continent's immortal cultivation world, playing out epic and poignant elegies.
For cultivators who yearned for peace, this was the dawn of a dark age.
On the stage of turmoil, iron-blooded combat and slaughter were the main acts. Only the truly ambitious could shine in this era, treading on piles of corpses to forge their own legends.
The cataclysmic immortal cultivation wars of the Primordial, Desolate, and Ancient eras reappeared, and history once again completed a cycle.
No one could be sure if they would survive this great war and be the last one standing.
These thirty years of sweeping led to constant warfare, widespread conflagration, mountains of corpses, and seas of blood across the land of the Purple Continent, filled with endless slaughter.
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In the imperial capital of Chang'an, above the imperial palace.
Streams of dragon qi surged, manifesting the divine dragon of destiny spanning tens of millions of miles of the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty. It roared to the heavens, its nine dragon claws dancing, appearing extremely enraged!
The Great Jin Immortal Dynasty was an immortal dynasty in the immortal cultivation world. When local areas descended into chaos, the dragon of destiny would naturally change.
Liu Xie, wearing a crown and imperial robes, stepped forward, merging with the golden dragon of destiny above the imperial palace. Dragon qi enveloped him, and his face exuded boundless majesty!
Regardless of anything else, Liu Xie was, in name, still the lord of the Purple Continent's immortal cultivation world. The Liu imperial family was still the imperial family that bore a single surname, ruling over all others!
The imperial robes fluttered in the wind. Liu Xie's majestic eyes seemed to pierce through the celestial barriers, able to see the movements of the four great families of Wang, Qin, Li, and Kong.
"Everyone, I just received news that the four great families of Wang, Qin, Li, and Kong have diverted their troops!"
"The four great families of Wang, Qin, Li, and Kong seem to be even more impatient than us, truly unable to wait..."
"So be it. This time, we will surely sweep away these rebels and rebuild our Great Jin Immortal Dynasty!"
Liu Chuang, Liu Shan, Liu Gao, Liu Jing, and other high-ranking officials of the Liu imperial family were also full of fighting spirit!
They carried the most precious noble blood in this world.
That sense of aloof superiority was already deeply etched into their souls. This Purple Continent's immortal cultivation world was originally their domain. To quell rebellion and eliminate traitors was their Liu imperial family's strongest desire.
Many white-haired high-ranking officials of the Liu imperial family remained spirited, swords and bows at the ready, ready to kill and conquer cities!
Hundreds of adult princes, clad in armor and weapons, stood at the forefront, responding with solemn obedience.
Below Liu Xie, Liu Chuang, Liu Shan, Liu Gao, and Liu Jing, civil and military officials were arranged, with many talents gathered in one hall.
"Slay the rebels and restore the divine might of our Liu imperial family!"
A Liu clan cultivator in the late Nascent Soul stage said, tears streaming down his face.
"For the glory of the Liu imperial family, we are willing to lay down our lives!"
Resounding, powerful voices echoed through heaven and earth!
Were the pampered and privileged Liu imperial family members all afraid of death?
If that were the case, the Liu imperial family would have perished long ago...
The disciples of the Liu clan never lacked the will to fight, never feared death. Rebuilding the glorious prosperity of the Liu imperial family was the wish of this generation of the Liu imperial family.
"Long live the Liu clan!"
"Long live the Liu clan!"
"Long live the Liu clan!"
The supreme status of the Liu imperial family today was forged from the corpses of their ancestors!
They would never forget their ancestors' teachings; they would use their swords to recreate the glory of their forefathers.
The continuous voices shook the clouds and surged towards the heavens!
The cultivators of the five elite cultivator legions, wielding magical artifacts and weapons, clad in battle armor, exuded fierce killing intent, their powerful spiritual energy filling their bodies.
Battle banners adorned with golden dragons flew, and the aura of hundreds of thousands of elite cultivators merged into one. The offensive power was so immense that even a true Nascent Soul stage cultivator would have to retreat.
Though the power of ants was humble, when gathered, it could form rivers and mountains. What could a single person do against such a force?
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At this moment, the cultivators of the Liu imperial family stood tall and proud, their faces filled with resolute expressions. It was their innate mission to protect the honor of the Liu imperial family!
Seeing this, Liu Xie's heart filled with confidence!
The hearts of men could be trusted, and the morale of the army could be relied upon. After thirty years of slaughter, the once somewhat weak Liu imperial family cultivator army, tempered by blood and fire, had become a top-tier legion in the world, excelling in both equipment and will!
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At this moment, Liu Xie felt a surge of immense ambition. With such an army, why should the world not be pacified!
"Depart!"
As Liu Xie gave the order...
Liu Chuang, Liu Shan, Liu Gao, Liu Jing, and other high-ranking officials of the Liu imperial family, leading various cultivator armies, set off towards the distance. A seemingly endless steel torrent formed in the sky!
Meanwhile, Liu Xie, leading the Dragon Tiger Guard, remained in the imperial capital of Chang'an to observe the situation across the land and be ready to reinforce important strategic cities at any time.
There was no other way; the four great families of Wang, Qin, Li, and Kong had adopted a strategy of divided offensives this time!
Battle flames had ignited in various great regions. Liu Chuang, Liu Shan, Liu Gao, Liu Jing, and other high-ranking officials of the Liu imperial family could only lead their armies to support a few key strategic cities.
Of course, the four great families of Wang, Qin, Li, and Kong had their own strategic objectives, and the Liu imperial family, led by Liu Xie, naturally had their own tactical arrangements.
And then there was Wu Tao's force hidden in the shadows...
Who among these three forces would be the ultimate victor depended on their abilities.
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Over here!
Liu Chuang, leading the Tianshui Legion, arrived at Jinyang, the core strategic city of Xu Domain, at the fastest speed. As per Liu Xie's instructions, he was to ensure Jinyang City's safety!
Meanwhile, the Kong family's Confucian Legion was conquering numerous strategic immortal cultivation cities of the Liu imperial family with unstoppable momentum, and their strategic objective was Jinyang!
Jinyang City was extremely important. Not only did it contain a large spirit stone mine, but its geographical location was also exceptionally advantageous, serving as a crucial hub connecting the north and south.
This was undoubtedly a difficult battle, and the situation for others was not much better.
It was a case of the pot calling the kettle black.
Moreover, just as Liu Chuang arrived at Jinyang with the Tianshui Legion and took over its defenses, the Kong family's Confucian Legion was already slaughtering its way through the border town of Jiuyuan in Xu Domain...
Three days later, not only did Jiuyuan fall into the hands of the Kong family, but Lai City, nearby, also chose to surrender voluntarily amidst the stunned gazes of others.
It was quite amusing, as the guardian of Lai City was none other than the Ku family, one of the eight feudal lords.
Originally, the Liu imperial family had placed the Ku family in this position precisely to deplete the forces of the four great families!
However, the current head of the Ku family, Ku Erle, was no fool. How could he risk the lives of his entire clan to shield the Liu imperial family?
Therefore, when the Kong family's Confucian army attacked, he decisively opened the city gates and surrendered.
This led to the Kong family's Confucian army, like a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse, gaining Jiuyuan and Lai City for free.
After capturing Jiuyuan and Lai City, Kong Xiangxi, who usually rarely smiled, now showed a smile on his face.
The reason was simple: capturing Jiuyuan and Lai City had essentially torn open a large gap in Xu Domain, allowing the Kong family's army and their numerous vassal forces to enter Xu Domain continuously!
Originally, Wang Quan, Li Zihao, Qin Ruhuo, and Kong Xiangxi had planned a pincer attack on the imperial capital of Chang'an!
To encircle and attack the imperial capital of Chang'an, they needed to divide the thirteen domains into four battlefields to break them down one by one.
And the Kong family's Confucian Legion had already broken through the Ji Domain of the thirteen domains, with Xu Domain being their second target for attack.
In Jiuyuan City, within the City Lord's mansion, Kong Xiangxi observed the surrounding immortal cultivation cities and the distribution of resources through a map.
After careful observation for a period, Kong Xiangxi sighed slightly, his brows furrowed. For some unknown reason, his mood suddenly worsened.
The previous offensive, while seemingly smooth with many cities surrendering at the mere sight of them, was actually just a tactic employed by the Liu imperial family to conserve their strength!
The truly tough opponents were still ahead...
Take Jinyang in Xu Domain, for example. This city was not only at the confluence of several major spirit veins but also connected the north and south. If the siege dragged on, it would be easy to be surrounded and annihilated outside the city.
Jinyang appeared like a trap baited with cured meat, waiting for its prey to take the bait.
And yet, the prey had no choice but to fall into the trap.
This was because Jinyang City was indeed of great importance.
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