Chapter 270: Chapter 180: The Battle Between the Earth Immortal and Wending

Lu Yuan then opened his system panel.

[Name: Lu Yuan]

[Age: 21]

[Cultivation Technique: Ninth-Grade Cultivation Skill, Void Shattering Saber Scripture (30281/50000 Entering the Stance)]

[Eighth-Grade Cultivation Skill, Nine Nether Refining Spirit Technique, Dharma Aspect (10321/30000 Perfection)]

[Ninth-Grade Cultivation Skill, Profound Yuan Undying Body (30271/50000 Entering the Stance)]

[Ninth-grade Array Formation, Qi Fortune Dragon Transformation Array (30210/50000 Entering the Stance). Additional Effect: Harnesses the power of mountains and rivers, triggers celestial phenomena, tempers the Array Soul with endless Divine Essence to develop Divine Substance, and suppresses all dissent.]

[Eighth-Grade Cultivation Skill, Concentration Arrow Skill (60319/50000 Entering the Stance. Use 10,000 Skill Level to advance?)]

[Eighth-Grade Cultivation Skill, Heaven-Shaking Meteor Fist (60282/50000 Entering the Stance. Use 10,000 Skill Level to advance?)]

Looking at the data, Lu Yuan immediately said, "Advance."

The next moment, a series of memories and experiences flooded his mind.

In his consciousness, he seemed to become an Arrow God, hunting prey in the Ancient Wilderness.

Blood splattered, and ferocious beasts wailed.

[Ninth-Grade Cultivation Skill: Sky-Piercing Arrow Skill (319/1000 Minor Achievement)]

Next, a complete Fist Skill appeared in his mind, its force seeming to shake heaven and earth.

Each blow seemed to churn the very clouds.

His arms and palms underwent a tremendous change, improving upon his already powerful physical body.

[Ninth-Grade Cultivation Skill: Breaking Army Prison Suppression Fist (282/1000 Entering the Stance)]

BUZZ!

As the Cultivation Techniques advanced, a buzzing sound emanated from Lu Yuan’s body.

He seemed to have gained a new understanding of the moves of his various Cultivation Techniques.

He opened his eyes. Zhou Hongling was sitting beside him, organizing the messages sent from the army.

"Is it dark?"

"It’s been dark for a while. In fact, it’s almost dawn. News came from the Observatory: the Yu Emperor has found the person who reached the summit of Celestial Ladder Cliff. His name is Zhang Fan, and he’s from the White Cloud Sect.

"He has now been invited into the Great Yu imperial palace and appointed Grand Marshal of the Alliance to resist our attack." A trace of worry appeared on Zhou Hongling’s face as she spoke.

After all, this was a person of great fortune. If he truly became Lu Yuan’s opponent, she genuinely worried that Great Yu, the Xirong, and the other courts might have a chance to turn the tables.

Hearing this, a strange expression appeared on Lu Yuan’s face. He truly hadn’t expected that someone else had also reached the summit.

’Could he be a fraud?’ That was Lu Yuan’s first thought, but he quickly shook his head.

That was unlikely.

After all, who would dare lie about something like this? The consequences for being wrong would be tragic.

But he didn’t dwell on it. Instead, he glanced at Zhou Hongling and said, "Don’t worry. If that’s truly the case, I’d actually like to meet this Zhang Fan."

Then, Zhou Hongling seemed to remember something and hesitated, looking as if she wanted to speak but was holding back.

Seeing her expression, Lu Yuan asked softly, "Did something happen? Is there something you can’t tell me?"

"It’s not about me, it’s about you. After the army entered Yunzhou, there was news from the Zhang Family. Zhang Hong and Zhang He angered the people of Dayong by ostentatiously adding you back into the family registry. They were assassinated in their residence that same night.

"Zhang Zhe has disappeared. The rest of the Zhang Family were found, but they’re all young people, only about a dozen of them."

Zhou Hongling’s words sent Lu Yuan into deep thought.

After a moment, he said, "Have the local State Governor look after the remaining members of the Zhang Family. Don’t worry about anything else."

With Zhang Hong and Zhang He dead, his hatred for the Zhang Family had dissipated.

Besides, they were the ones who made the decision back then. He had no need to transfer his hatred to others.

"Mm."

Zhou Hongling nodded.

Then, Lu Yuan flipped his palm, and a Heavenly and Earthly Treasure appeared.

"Are you going to continue cultivating?" Zhou Hongling asked.

Lu Yuan nodded. "It’s still more than ten days before Xiao Xiong and his army arrive. I have time to cultivate now."

His Nine Nether Refining Spirit Technique had already reached Perfection. After consuming a Heavenly and Earthly Treasure, he could break through to the Earth Immortal realm.

He was eager to see just how powerful his combat strength would become once his cultivation reached that stage.

After all, Lu Yuan had been able to fight Earth Immortals ever since breaking through to the Divine Power Realm, and he hadn’t even used his Divine Techniques yet.

Now, he was about to face the last remaining enemy force in the world.

Of course he wanted to test his limits.

As he swallowed the Heavenly and Earthly Treasure, a searing energy spread throughout his body.

Divine Essence appeared almost instantly.

When another Heavenly and Earthly Treasure was tossed into his mouth, Divinity Fusion was successful.

Lu Yuan felt his body become unprecedentedly powerful.

[Eighth-Grade Cultivation Skill: Nine Nether Refining Spirit Technique, Dharma Aspect (110135/100000 Entering the Stance. Use 10,000 Skill Level to advance?)]

BOOM!

The moment Lu Yuan made his choice, a flood of memories about cultivation filled his mind.

The energy within his body became even more active.

The Divine Substance in him multiplied. The Spiritual Qi gathering from the sky formed a massive vortex as it poured into his body.

Zhou Hongling, who had been watching over Lu Yuan, was forced back step by step by this energy.

Surprise filled her eyes. She clearly hadn’t expected Lu Yuan’s strength to have reached such a level.

[Ninth-Grade Cultivation Skill: Circulation Star Breathing Method, Earth Immortal (135/1000 Minor Achievement)]

When Lu Yuan opened his eyes, the sky was already bright; it was clearly noon.

Zhou Hongling stood at the door, staring at him with a look of astonishment.

Then she asked, "You broke through?"

"Mm, I’ve finally reached the Earth Immortal realm." Lu Yuan stretched his arms and chuckled.

He then walked forward and added, "We’ll set out for Suzhou first thing tomorrow morning and wait for the army to assemble there."

"As you wish." Zhou Hongling nodded obediently.

For the next while, Lu Yuan and his group traveled, but not quickly, as they still had to wait for the rest of the army.

They reached their destination half a month later, by which time Xiao Xiong and his men had also arrived.

In fact, they had arrived even faster, getting there one step ahead of them.

As soon as Lu Yuan entered the Suzhou camp, Xiao Xiong came forward to greet him. He looked even more imposing than before.

A powerful aura radiated from his entire being.

But upon seeing Lu Yuan, he became extremely respectful, kneeling on one knee. "Greetings, Your Highness."

"Heh, General Xiao, there’s no need for such formalities. Have the men from Great Yu arrived?"

"They have. They’re less than thirty li from the fortress. Even if we don’t march out, they’ll likely attack. Ever since they arrived two days ago, the Great Yu forces have been very aggressive," Xiao Xiong said immediately.

Lu Yuan nodded. "If they want a war, then let’s give them one. Have they set up a Military Array?"

"There are no signs of it yet. However, all of Great Yu’s remaining Imperial Guard are here, and the Xirong and Eastern Barbarians have also assembled a relatively strong force.

"The total number should be around five hundred thousand," Xiao Xiong added quickly.

"Mm. Since they haven’t set up an array, we won’t use one either. Let’s see what tricks they’re playing."

Lu Yuan’s calm voice sounded as he ascended the city wall.

His gaze swept over the area below.

He then saw a massive army making camp in the distance.

Fires and lanterns glimmered within.

Figures moved about from time to time.

The encampment was not particularly disciplined.

It didn’t look like a Renowned General was in command.

Seeing this, the corners of Lu Yuan’s mouth turned up.

A smile touched his eyes. He was also curious to see who fate truly favored.

Just as he was thinking this...

「Meanwhile, in the Great Yu camp.」

Zhang Fan sat in his commander’s tent. Only recently had he truly tasted what it was like to be in a position of power.

The power to change the world with a single sentence.

It was an unprecedentedly comfortable feeling. He looked at the White Cloud Sect Leader and asked softly, "Master, do you really think it’s okay to attack the city directly tomorrow?"

"Heh, just act according to your heart. Don’t worry too much. As long as fate is with you, no one can do anything to you."

The White Cloud Sect Leader said, smiling at his disciple.

Nearby, Hong Tao, Great Yu’s last Renowned General, was also present. He glanced at the Warriors outside and said, "Military Arrays are no longer effective against Lu Yuan. Our only hope now lies with Mr. Zhang. I hope a miracle occurs tomorrow."

To be honest, he was skeptical, but there was nothing he could do.

Things had come to this point; they had to treat a dead horse as if it were alive. Besides, even His Majesty believed, so what reason did he have to doubt?

「In the Great Yu Imperial Palace.」

The Yu Emperor turned to a Eunuch beside him. "When will our army launch the attack?"

"Your Majesty, we’ve just received word. The attack on Suzhou will begin tomorrow morning."

"I hope we can turn the tide this time."

"Rest assured, Your Majesty. With Mr. Zhang taking action, nothing can go wrong. No matter how strong Great Qin is, they will be defeated in the face of destiny," the Eunuch said softly.

Years ago, when Emperor Zhou of Great Zhou raised his army, he swept across the world in a short time. The most legendary tale was the decisive battle on the Nu Yun Riverbank, where his one hundred thousand soldiers faced an enemy’s one million elites.

With a tenfold difference in numbers, everyone thought Emperor Zhou was doomed. But who would have thought that a flood would break out that night? The Zhou Army, camped on high ground, suffered no losses.

The enemy, however, was nearly half-drowned. On the second day, an earthquake struck, and the million-strong army vanished in an instant.

The Great Zhou army, on the other hand, was completely unharmed.

They won the battle without losing a single soldier and eventually unified the world.

This was what made everyone believe that destiny was irreversible.

It was a fact acknowledged by nearly all the world’s upper echelons.

The Yu Emperor nodded and said with a light smile, "Then let’s await the result of this battle."

「Inside the Xirong Imperial Palace.」

Ling Ku looked at his father, his face full of worry. "Father, why must you do this? A while ago, weren’t we discussing surrendering to Great Qin? Why have you now mobilized our only remaining elites to fight them?

"That Zhang Fan is just a Sect Disciple at the Divine Power Realm. He’s never even been on a battlefield. Are you so certain he can win?"

"The fact that Mr. Zhang could reach the summit proves he has the blessing of destiny. You don’t understand the significance of that, so you naturally believe Great Qin is invincible.

"You will understand after this battle is over."

The Xirong Emperor waved his hand, signaling his son to say no more.

「In the Eastern Barbarian Imperial Palace.」

The Cyan Emperor looked at the war report with a grave expression. No one knew what he was thinking.

「Inside the Great Qin Imperial Palace.」

Empress Xiao showed a worried expression as she looked down at Li Qing. "This Zhang Fan... is he really that mysterious?"

"Your Majesty, if he truly reached the summit and gained the favor of destiny, then something incredible might indeed happen. Back then, Emperor Zhou won only by relying on celestial phenomena," Li Qing said with a wry smile.

The ministers in the hall exchanged glances, but no one spoke. After all, this was different from a straightforward battle. The outcome was truly uncertain.

Xiao Hua held her mother’s hand, wanting to speak. She, of course, knew that Lu Yuan had been the one to reach the summit, but the words died on her lips, and she swallowed them back down.

’After all, I don’t know what’s going on with this Zhang Fan.’

’There’s no point in saying anything now. It’s better to wait and see what happens tomorrow.’

At that moment, everyone understood that the upcoming battle might not be as spectacular or as grand as the previous ones, but it was the true battle for supremacy.

Lu Yuan remained on the walls of the Suzhou fortress, showing no intention of leaving. The winter wind and snow battered his body. Only when dawn broke did he slowly say, "Have the army prepare for battle."

"As you command!"

Xiao Lie acknowledged the order and withdrew.

Lu Yuan looked ahead. The Great Yu army had already begun to advance slowly.

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