Chapter 267: Chapter 178: Ninth-Grade Military Array, the World Falls Silent

Zhang He looked at his son and said, "I know what you’re about to say. But regardless, even if Yuan falls in battle, the Zhang Family can say we produced someone like him. Our name will be remembered throughout the world because of it."

"Father, we severed all ties with Yuan long ago. He’s Lu Yuan now. You can’t do something foolish at a time like this, or the entire family will be destroyed along with him."

"Of course I know that. Stop your nagging and get out of my way." Zhang He impatiently pulled Zhang Zhe aside as he spoke.

He was filled with regret. ’What on earth was I thinking back then, pushing Yuan away? One wrong step led to a cascade of errors, ultimately forcing my nephew to seek refuge with the Great Qin. And now, he’s walking into a hopeless situation. If I hadn’t sent Lu Yuan to the Northern Border, perhaps none of this would be happening. With the family’s support, he could have thrived. Once he revealed his talent as a Renowned General, rising to the highest ranks of Dayong would have only been a matter of time. But now? A nephew so brilliant he could astound the world was about to be hunted down by all its powers. The thought alone was agonizing. The Zhang Family would likely never produce such a breathtaking talent again.’

He glanced to the side and saw that his older brother’s expression was even darker than his own. He was clearly consumed by regret as well.

’With talent like Lu Yuan’s, how could he not have succeeded anywhere? It was the Zhang Family that had failed him.’

And just as everyone was speculating...

Lu Yuan swept his gaze across his formidable enemies. He turned to Xiao Lie and said, "By now, the Military Arrays across the regions should be well-drilled. Send the order to form up."

The moment he finished speaking, Xiao Lie took out a Sound Transmission Stone and began issuing a series of commands.

Viewed from high above, one would see the entirety of the Great Qin’s forces—from the Imperial Guard on the front lines to the City Guard Armies stationed in every region—begin to move in perfect, orderly synchronization.

As their formations settled, a faint glow began to spread from the Imperial City, linking with the State Mansions across the land. A golden mist began to swirl into existence, blanketing the sky above Great Qin.

The moment Lu Yuan led the Central Army into the heart of the Array...

VMMMM!

ROAR!

The very essence of Great Qin’s mountains, rivers, cities, and armies fused into one at that exact moment.

Then, from within the swirling golden mist, a colossal golden dragon emerged.

Its body spanned the length of Great Qin, from north to south.

Each glittering golden scale was the size of a city gate, and its magnificent horns soared straight into the clouds.

Its claws occasionally flashed through the mist, their power great enough to make space itself tremble.

When it opened its mouth and roared, the sound alone was deafening.

The moment this draconic phantom appeared, Lu Yuan moved.

He swept his hand toward the Dayong Military Array.

As he moved, the dragon’s claw lashed out in perfect sync.

To the onlookers, the phantom of the great dragon hovered behind Lu Yuan. It mirrored his every move, unleashing terrifying attacks as if the two had merged into one within the golden curtain of light.

RRRIIIP!

Zhang Xiao’s Ice and Snow Array Map was torn to shreds in an instant. His body fell stiffly to the ground, only to split in two a moment later.

Nearly half of the Dayong army collapsed unconscious.

The entire Imperial City of Dayong shook violently.

Any citizen within who dared to look up would see a dragon’s head blotting out the sky.

The terrifying pressure made it difficult for them even to breathe.

An uncontrollable urge to fall to their knees washed over them.

The Great Yu’s Military Array fared no better. Lu Yuan performed a sweeping kick with his right leg.

In the sky, the dragon’s tail swung in unison, sweeping across the battlefield like a pillar of heaven.

BOOM! BOOM!

The Ten Thousand Pounds Heavy Tower was smashed to pieces, and the giant skull it was formed from disintegrated into dust.

The two Renowned Generals collapsed, blood pouring from their eyes, ears, and nostrils.

Meng Kuo of the Xirong didn’t fare any better.

He had been on the same axis as the Great Yu’s Renowned Generals, so when the colossal tail swept past, he was struck as well.

The Nine-headed Lion phantom dissipated.

Half of Meng Kuo’s body was obliterated, and he collapsed in a pool of blood.

The Eastern Barbarian army was still launching its assault on the Great Qin border.

Lu Yuan spun around and brought his right palm down.

The golden True Dragon wheeled in the sky, slamming its claw down viciously upon the Eastern Barbarian army.

As its body writhed, the entire golden mist above Great Qin roiled violently.

ROAR!

Another draconic roar echoed, but this one was not from the golden True Dragon in the heavens above. It was the mournful cry of the Flood Dragon manifested by the Eastern Barbarian Military Array.

Its body was crushed into the dust beneath the True Dragon’s colossal claw.

Their army was routed in an instant.

The water vapor the array had gathered was unleashed, cascading down upon the Eastern Barbarian ranks like a collapsing celestial river.

An untold number of soldiers died in the floodwaters.

As for Lin Xiao, he was smashed into a bloody pulp.

It was all over in the span of a few short moments.

The attacks Lu Yuan launched by channeling the very destiny of Great Qin were both swift and devastatingly fierce.

Heaven and Earth trembled in their wake.

However, once the attacks had landed, fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. Clearly, unleashing such power had taken a considerable toll, even on him.

Lu Yuan steadied himself and muttered, ’Hah. If I were in the Earth Immortal Realm, this would have been much easier.’

Then, he looked at Xiao Lie, who was still staring blankly even after the Array had dissipated. "Send the order: all forces are to continue the advance on Dayong."

"Y-yes, Your Highness!" Xiao Lie stammered.

He then hastily relayed the order to advance.

At that same moment, the entire world, having witnessed the recent spectacle, was stunned into absolute silence.

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