Undying Life

Chapter 714: Chapter 714: Battle of Tianxia Peak

"Ancestral grave? Do you think war is child's play? Just because your ancestors are buried there, you want to move the battlefield?"

The two Earth Immortals regained their pride as Earth Immortals and looked arrogantly at Tianlao. Tianlao, only at the Second Realm of the Heavenly Realm, was beneath their notice.

Tianlao gave them a cold glance and turned his attention back to Hantu Long.

"Marshal, what do you say?" Tianlao's voice was heavy.

Hantu Long studied the map and shook his head. "Tianxia Peak is a fortress and the key to our invasion of the Great Lou Empire. Both empires have stationed troops here. If the Lou Empire falters, the losses will be severe. We cannot miss this opportunity."

Hantu Long's refusal soured Tianlao's mood. With a cold glance at Hantu Long, Tianlao stepped out of the tent.

On both sides of Tianxia Peak, troops continued to gather. The armies of Lou and Yong Dynasty were poised for battle, ready to clash after a year of war.

The commanders of both dynasties, meeting on the battlefield for the first time after a year of conflict:

General Hantu Long of Yong Dynasty!

General Zhao Suoxiang of Lou Dynasty!

Both vied for control of Tianxia Peak, neither willing to yield.

In the central tent of Lou's camp:

Nibo Sasa looked at Zhao Suoxiang.

"General Zhao, such a heavy aura. Over these decades, no one has reaped greater rewards from the Hundred Worlds Cave than you!" Nibo Sasa exclaimed.

"It's thanks to His Majesty's favor that I am where I am today," Zhao Suoxiang replied calmly.

"His Majesty has a message for you," Nibo Sasa continued.

Zhao Suoxiang immediately bowed respectfully.

"His Majesty says, General Zhao's killing intent is rising, but it is not enough. Compared to Bai Qi of the Great Qin, your record is lacking. This cannot be made up for even within the Hundred Worlds Cave. His Majesty hopes you will handle each battle with care from now on."

"Bai Qi? Over a hundred billion?" Zhao Suoxiang raised an eyebrow.

"I don't know where His Majesty got this figure, but I doubt he would fabricate it," Nibo Sasa replied.

"Very well," Zhao Suoxiang nodded, his eyes flickering with thought.

"In a month's time, the armies will engage in battle. You are to keep an eye on their Feng Shui Masters," Zhao Suoxiang instructed.

"Yes," Nibo Sasa affirmed.

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One month later, near Tianxia Peak:

Tianji Zi concealed his presence, standing atop a mountain peak in the distance.

"The Tian family's ancestral grave? A tomb for the living and the dead? I will lure both armies here to fight. Let's see if the descendants of the Tian family will remain indifferent when their ancestral graves are soaked in blood!" Tianji Zi squinted his eyes.

In the distance, beneath Tianxia Peak, lay a vast battlefield.

To the north, the Yong Dynasty's army roared like ten thousand tigers, exuding an aura of life and death.

Hantu Long stood at the forefront, a giant tiger above his head, wielding a golden greatsword as he gazed into the distance.

Beside him, atop another tiger, stood two Earth Immortals, forming a slight formation for Hantu Long.

Facing them, the Lou Dynasty's army:

Ten thousand giant wolves pounded the earth, their riders standing tall with spears, backed by numerous iron-armored soldiers.

Zhao Suoxiang gripped his iron spear, his face exuding a heroic air as he stared down the opposing commander, Hantu Long. Amidst the vast army, however, stood another figure, clad in a wild demeanor. He was the Supreme Tiger Clan from the Yin Realm, known as Yinluo Yue.

"Zhao Suoxiang?" Hantu Long shouted.

Zhao Suoxiang adjusted his long spear but remained silent.

"Your lifetime achievements are mediocre, nothing outstanding. Are you worthy to oppose me?" Hantu Long's voice boomed.

Hantu Long wasn't being arrogant; such verbal exchanges were commonplace before battles between two commanders. The outcome could greatly sway morale.

"Words are useless! Come, let me see what kind of leader the Tian Dynasty has!" Zhao Suoxiang retorted.

With a step, Zhao Suoxiang leaped into the air, his presence soaring. His audacity was such that he intended to challenge Hantu Long one-on-one.

Such commander duels were common on many battlefields. Typically, whichever commander gained the upper hand would greatly boost morale, while the other's troops would falter.

Zhao Suoxiang's flight was a challenge to Hantu Long.

Seeing this, Hantu Long frowned slightly. He knew Zhao Suoxiang's background well. Just a hundred years ago, during the Blue Flame Empire, Zhao was only at the Yuan Infant stage. How dare he challenge me now?

When Hantu Long gained his fame, Zhao Suoxiang's grandfather was still a babe at the breast.

Could Hantu Long refuse such a challenge?

With a step, Hantu Long soared into the air. Both men left their mounts behind; their duel would exceed what any mount could endure.

"Please," Zhao Suoxiang said.

"Please," Hantu Long replied with a hint of mockery.

A million soldiers awaited their commanders' return.

Zhao Suoxiang pointed his spear, and suddenly, an endless stream of spear energy descended like a meteor shower, aiming at Hantu Long with terrifying speed.

The sight of it stirred the blood of the Lou soldiers.

Hantu Long's brow furrowed; something was amiss. Zhao Suoxiang's strength far exceeded his intelligence had gathered.

Swinging his blade, countless blade energies surged from the ground, resembling a massive mound of blades beneath.

"Boom~~~~~"

Zhao Suoxiang's spear energy condensed into a five-hundred-zhang spear light, piercing towards Hantu Long, who retaliated with a fierce downward slash.

Upon collision, endless energies of spear and blade danced through the air.

In the blink of an eye, their forms were invisible, their battle speed too swift. Their combat was a blur, emitting a terrifying aura of endless killing intent, filled with undying blade and spear energies.

Hantu Long's aura shone golden, evoking an atmosphere of warriors and steeds.

"Roar~~~~~ Roar~~~~~ Roar~~~~~"

The Yong soldiers roared in support of Hantu Long.

"Kill~~~~~ Kill~~~~~ Kill~~~~~"

In the center of the blade and spear energies, Zhao Suoxiang shouted, releasing a terrifying white killing intent that instantly dissipated much of Hantu Long's momentum.

"Roar~~~~~ Roar~~~~~ Roar~~~~~ Roar~~~~~"

The Lou soldiers seemed ignited by this rush of blood, joining in the high roar.

Both commanders wielded immense charisma, their thrilling battle rousing the soldiers into a frenzy. Each soldier's eyes blazed with determination, itching to charge into the fray.

Their duel lasted for two hours, during which both armies reached peak readiness.

It was time. Almost simultaneously, the deputy commanders of both sides waved their flags.

The armies surged forward.

"Roar~~~~~"

Ten thousand wolves roared madly as the army charged ahead.

"Kill~~~~~"

The Lou Dynasty's troops surged forward with murderous intent.

"Roar~~~~~"

Ten thousand tigers roared as the Yong Dynasty's army also charged.

"Kill~~~~~"

The Yong troops surged madly towards the Lou forces.

Meanwhile, two Earth Immortals, rather than engaging, exchanged a glance.

"Do you notice something strange about this mountain peak?" one Earth Immortal frowned.

"Yes, that corner of the mountain, I distinctly remember it being shattered by Hantu Long just now. How is it restored?" the other Earth Immortal exclaimed in surprise.

As they pondered, both armies were now at the center of the battlefield, on the brink of engagement.

"Roar~~~~~"

Another roar, so thunderous it seemed to drown out all others. Astonishingly, this roar came from within the Lou Dynasty's army.

In the midst of their charge, the Tiger Clan froze. The ten thousand tigers suddenly halted?

This was the most critical moment, and yet the Tiger Clan seemed to lose control.

The Wolf Clan rushed into the Lou army, bypassing the Tiger Clan, constantly charging ahead.

For cavalry like them, combat prowess and enemy kills weren't their primary goals. Their objective was simple: to charge deep into enemy lines, disrupting their formations, turning their cohesive armies into chaos.

The Wolf Clan's charge indeed had an effect. They never lingered in battle but kept charging, throwing the Yong forces into disarray, while the following Lou forces pursued in an organized manner.

This sudden turn of events drastically altered the battle. What had been an evenly matched or even slightly disadvantaged position for Lou suddenly turned into a precarious situation for Yong, with the Lou soldiers' morale soaring.

"Kill~~~~~"

War had begun. Slaughter ensued.

Atop a distant mountain peak, Tianjizi smirked coldly.

The two Earth Immortals gazed at Tianxia Peak, their expressions growing increasingly solemn.

"This mountain peak is not right," one Earth Immortal frowned.

"Where is Tianlao? Has he betrayed us? Has he betrayed us for his ancestors' grave?" the other Earth Immortal's eyes flashed with hostility.

"This mountain peak is likely a Feng Shui formation. It must be destroyed!"

"I'll do it!"

One Earth Immortal soared into the air, charging through a sea of spear and blade energies, wielding a long sword and slashing fiercely at Tianxia Peak.

The sword's mighty swing caused almost everyone to momentarily lose sight, its brilliance blinding. The sword's power was immense, fueled by the Earth Immortal's full strength.

"Open~~~~~"

"Boom~~~~~"

A deafening roar shook the surroundings, causing all nearby mountains to tremble. The Earth Immortal was thrown back, but Tianxia Peak remained unscathed.

Unscathed?

Tianjizi's pupils contracted.