leonardwarren Chapter 179 At the Peak of Success, the Last Hope
Chapter 179 At the Peak of Success, the Last Hope
The end of this battle seemed to freeze time.
A group of renowned generals launched an attack, but in the end, some died and others were wounded.
Now, it's not just that the Great Yong Dynasty is on the verge of collapse; the entire world is in a precarious situation.
The loss of elite troops and the fall of renowned generals—how terrifying!
Lu Yuan once again used his strength to intimidate everyone.
The world is at peace.
Inside the court of the Great Yong Dynasty, after a short while, Emperor Yong rose and said to his ministers, "Immediately move the capital and evacuate."
He didn't have the courage to go down with the imperial court.
If we don't leave now, we're doomed.
If he goes south, perhaps he can still have a glimmer of hope.
"Yes, sir!"
After everyone responded, they immediately began to prepare.
The entire court of nobles was bleeding inside, having cultivated their power in the capital for so many years.
Most of my assets are here; leaving now would mean losing everything.
How could one not feel pain in one's heart?
But in order to save their lives and their families, they had no choice.
In fact, long before the war began, these families, including Emperor Yong, had already made the worst-case scenario plan.
Therefore, all the valuables were placed in the spatial ring.
Therefore, leaving now is convenient. After finding his family, he went straight out of the city.
They couldn't care less about the common people.
The soldiers guarding the city threw their weapons to the ground and fled home to hide.
The capital city of Dayong was in complete chaos.
Inside the Great Yu Imperial Palace, the Emperor seemed to have all his energy drained away, slumping onto the dragon throne: "Send envoys to prepare for peace talks with Great Qin. As long as they don't attack my Great Yu, I am willing to pay any price."
He knew that he was no match for the Qin Dynasty, and if the fight continued, he would only face certain death.
What he had just witnessed completely shocked him.
It even allowed him to smell the scent of death.
"Yes, sir!"
The prime minister responded and withdrew.
The officials whispered among themselves, and then, at Emperor Yu's signal, withdrew from the main hall.
When everyone else had left, leaving him alone in the room.
Emperor Yu sighed, and crushed the jade pendant he was playing with in his hand.
In this battle, most of the elite troops were wiped out, and two famous generals were killed in action.
Although the Great Yu still has a renowned general secretly guarding the country, the situation is already hopeless. Even with the combined efforts of five generals, the world's campaign against Qin could not defeat Lu Yuan. Now that only one person remains, how could he possibly be a match for him?
A feeling of exhaustion washed over me.
It made them feel an unprecedented sense of powerlessness.
Inside the Qin Imperial Palace, astonishing cheers erupted. Empress Xiao was not angry at the disrespectful behavior of her ministers in front of the palace; instead, a smile appeared on her lips.
Xiao Hua held her mother's hand tightly, her face beaming with joy.
After this battle, the Qin Dynasty was finally stabilized.
Prime Minister Li Qing stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I suggest that our Great Qin should now devote all its resources to supporting the King of Qin's southern expedition. By using the strength of the entire nation to supply resources, this is definitely a good opportunity for our Great Qin to unify the world."
After he finished speaking, the courtiers were in an uproar. Unifying the world was the dream of so many people.
Because unifying the world means opening the path to ascension.
Those who have been stuck in the Earthly Immortal Realm for a long time will ascend to the Shattered Void Realm in an instant.
At that time, there will be hope of achieving immortality.
This is no longer just a matter for the Qin Dynasty; it concerns the entire world.
Madam Xiao nodded and said with a smile, "Granted!"
Inside the Western Rong royal palace, the Western Rong emperor's face was dark and gloomy. He slammed his hand on the table, his expression grim: "How could Lu Yuan be so powerful?"
He never dreamed that Lu Yuan could rival so many famous generals.
The Western Rong had a million elite troops, which represented their entire strength. After this battle, the phrase "severely weakened" was no longer sufficient to describe their situation.
Ling Ku was also filled with sorrow, and this could have been avoided.
But his own father wouldn't listen to his advice.
This has led to a situation that is now completely out of control.
Given Lu Yuan's personality, he will surely sweep across the world, and indeed, no one can stop the Qin Dynasty's progress now.
The only thing we can do is wait for the other side to reap the rewards.
Alternatively, surrendering the land beforehand might save their lives.
However, he could not say these words to his father; he could only wait for the Western Rong Emperor to figure it out himself.
In the Eastern Yi Imperial Palace, the Azure Emperor did not say a word. He waved for his ministers to leave and sat quietly alone in the main hall.
After a moment, he sighed and began to write furiously.
I don't know what they're writing.
At the summit of Baiyun Sect, the sect leader stroked his beard, his smile barely concealed.
Looking at his apprentice, he said, "You see? This is the general trend of the world, this is destiny. The fact that the King of Qin was able to win is enough to prove everything."
I will have the news spread today. You will become the lifeline of all the dynasties. Who would dare to underestimate you?
Lu Yuan is the whetstone on your path to unifying the world.
Zhang Fan was arrogant, but he still said, "Master, is it really possible? I feel that the King of Qin is really strong, and I'm afraid I'm no match for him."
Zhang Fan's cultivation level is now at the Divine Power Realm.
Among her peers, she is definitely outstanding.
However, compared to Lu Yuan now, they are really not up to par.
"Hehe, don't worry, I know you're worried, but destiny is yours, you are the one who will ascend the ladder to heaven, and if anyone can stop the Great Qin now, it's only you."
Before Lu Yuan won, I was a little worried, but now that he has won a great victory, I have no more doubts.
If you don't believe it, you'll know once the news gets out.
The concept of destiny is not something I made up; it is a fact.
You might not believe me if I say this alone, but you'll know when all the emperors in the world come to my White Cloud Sect to invite you to join them.
The White Cloud Sect Master stroked his long beard and said.
Zhang Fan could only nod: "Yes, Master."
However, I was still a little uneasy. Was fate really as mysterious as my master said?
Inside the Zhang family residence in Yunzhou, Zhang Hong looked at the scene reflected in the glare mirror, his face beaming with excitement.
The same was true for Zhang He, and Lu Yuan actually defeated the siege of the entire world.
His face was flushed red from excitement.
Zhang Zhe's face was gloomy. He looked at his father and said, "He is Lu Yuan, no longer a member of the Zhang family."
"Slap!" Zhang He slapped his son across the face.
"No matter what his surname is, he has Zhang family blood flowing in his veins, and that's enough."
Zhang Hong stood up and said, "Yes, he has the blood of the Zhang family in his veins, and that's enough. I want to write his name back into the family genealogy."
Whether he agrees or not, someone in our lineage will eventually know that such a person once existed in our family.
Zhang Zhe looked at his uncle and his expression changed drastically: "No! Da Yong and Lu Yuan already have a blood feud. If we include him in the family genealogy now, the entire clan, young and old, will be killed."
"Hmph, so what if I die? If my death can elicit a shred of pity from A Yuan, reminding him that the Zhang family is his root, then I will be content."
Zhang Hong said in a deep voice.
Zhang He nodded: "We should handle this matter as soon as possible. Let the younger generation of the family go first, and then we will officially record A Yuan's name in the family genealogy."
And it must be a grand affair, so that everyone knows about it.
His father and uncle's madness! Urgent! Major plot twist! Watch now! Zhang Zhe is at a loss for what to do.
He didn't want to be buried with his family.
His body involuntarily stepped back. Zhang He looked at his son, wanting to pull him over, but in the end he was still reluctant and let out a long sigh.
Sit down and say no more.
Zhang Zhe turned and ran outside, without even the courage to look back.
At this moment, Lu Yuan paid no attention to these things.
He has now appeared in the capital of Dayong. His army has fought its way here, and a day has passed. Torches are now illuminating this ancient city that has stood for a thousand years.
The marks of being hacked and chopped are still clearly visible.
The formation above has completely dimmed due to the lack of a presiding officer.
When Lu Yuan rode his warhorse into the area, the cobblestone streets were littered with the belongings that the fleeing nobles had discarded in their haste.
Inside the small courtyard facing the street, someone cautiously peered out through the crack in the door.
These are the people of Dayong.
For the first time, they witnessed people from other courts storming into the imperial city, and their hearts were filled with fear of the unknown.
Lu Yuan had been to the imperial city before, and the last time he entered, he was very cautious.
Now, however, it's done openly and brazenly, with a large army following behind.
It gave him a sense of the vicissitudes of life.
Turning to Xiao Lie, she asked softly, "How is the army's progress now?"
"We have already begun our southward advance. Da Yong has lost its elite troops and only has a few city guards left. They can no longer stop our advance. Now, it is almost impossible to find any resistance wherever we go."
It is estimated that within six months at most, the Yong Dynasty will become part of our Great Qin.
Xiao Lie quickly replied.
Lu Yuan nodded, then said calmly, "Notify the army to speed up the advance. Da Yong is finished, but the others are still here. Order Man Gu Tun to join forces with Man Liang, and also to sacrifice to Man You, and change course to attack the Eastern Wilderness."
He ordered Manguhun to lead the Blood Cavalry to attack the Western Rong. These two dynasties no longer had famous generals or imperial guards, and their two armies were enough to annihilate them.
Xiao Xiong led his troops and the Tianwangzhai army to continue the attack on Dayong.
At the same time, a message was sent to His Majesty, instructing the court to send a letter to the southern border, demanding its surrender and submission. Otherwise, after the army pacifies Yongchao, it will continue its southward advance.
Orders were issued one by one in an orderly manner.
Xiao Lie, standing to the side, said excitedly, "Yes, sir!"
Knowing that Lu Yuan's domineering personality meant he would definitely retaliate, he didn't expect it to happen so quickly, that he would directly attack the Eastern Yi and Western Rong.
If these two dynasties are also defeated, the unification of the world will not be far off.
There's only one Dayu, they just need to wait to be dealt with.
As for the southern border regions, Xiao Lie believed that as long as they did not want to die, they would choose to surrender and submit.
By this time, the situation in the world had become very clear.
Lu Yuan, after entering the Dayong Imperial Palace, did not move for the next few days, and almost always stayed at the palace to command.
After all, at this point, no one could stop the Qin Dynasty's advance.
What he needs to do now is improve his cultivation level.
Time flies, and winter has arrived from the hot summer.
The imperial city of Dayong was covered in silver.
The people gradually began to get used to the Qin Dynasty.
The resistance is being worn away, and when the next generation grows up, in their hearts there will only be the Qin Dynasty, and no other dynasty.
Lu Yuan stepped out of his courtyard that day and looked at the white snow on the ground.
He turned to Xiao Lie beside him and asked, "Is there any news about Emperor Yong?"
"Your Highness, not yet," Xiao Lie said softly.
Last month, the Yong Dynasty was completely destroyed. Emperor Yong fled with several sons and trusted ministers, and their whereabouts are now unknown.
Southern Xinjiang also submitted to the Qin Dynasty half a month ago.
The Western Rong and Eastern Yi, after having a small portion of their territory occupied by the Qin Dynasty, are now wavering between surrendering and not surrendering.
The Great Yu hoped for peace talks with the Great Qin, hoping for a non-aggression pact, but after being rejected, there was no further news, as if they were holding back a big move.
I wonder what will happen next.
Today, the Qin Dynasty can be said to have absolute power.
"Unbeknownst to us, more than half a year has passed since we came out. Fortunately, we have no shortage of cavalry, which is why we have achieved our current results."
Tell the Astronomical Bureau to find the whereabouts of Emperor Yong as soon as possible.
The notice instructed the armies of the Western Rong and Eastern Yi to expedite the battlefield advance.
"Let Xiao Xiong lead the army to gather in Suzhou. The other two dynasties are already on their last legs; it's time to deal with the Great Yu."
Lu Yuan said with a smile.
Once the Great Yu Dynasty is destroyed, the passage between heaven and earth will open.
That will be the path to ascension.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Xiao Lie responded and stepped back.
Zhou Hongling looked at Lu Yuan and said softly, "After the world is at peace, you can finally rest for a while."
These days, seeing Lu Yuan busy all the time, it would be a lie to say she didn't feel sorry for him.
"Yes, let's get married then. You, me, and Xiao Hua will be a family."
Zhou Hongling nodded shyly.
At the same time, three carriages arrived together at the foot of the White Cloud Sect's mountain gate, carrying none other than the Emperor Yu, the Emperor of the Western Rong, and the Azure Emperor.
As the cold wind blew, the once aloof emperor seemed to have a touch of sorrow and dejection on his face.
Several months ago, they learned that Zhang Fan of the White Cloud Sect had ascended the Heavenly Ladder Cliff.
He repeatedly sent people to invite him to come out of seclusion, but he refused each time.
Now, having no other choice, I had to come in person.
At this moment, the Azure Emperor glanced at the Western Rong Emperor and said, "I was already prepared to surrender my territory, but now you insist on bringing me here. Does the White Cloud Sect really have anyone who can deal with Lu Yuan?"
"The one who climbed to the top of the Heavenly Ladder Cliff, what do you think? This is the last chance. Even if you want to surrender, the fact that you came here means you still have a last glimmer of hope, doesn't it?"
"The Great Yu still has nearly a million Imperial Guards. As long as there is a suitable leader, there may be a chance to turn the tide. Wasn't Lu Yuan leading the Great Qin to rise from a desperate situation?" After the Western Rong Emperor finished speaking, he looked up at the mountain.
An old man was seen leading a young man down the street.
The former is naturally the Sect Master of Baiyun Sect, while the latter is Zhang Fan.
Yu Huang looked at the two people slowly descending, then turned to Qing Di and Xi Rong Di and said indifferently, "Everyone, as long as Zhang Fan is on our side, then destiny is on our side, even though half of the world has now fallen into the hands of Qin."
But our foundation is still much better than when the Great Zhou emperor raised his army.
You may not believe in me, but do you not believe in fate either?
He said with great certainty.
It can be said that Zhang Fan is Emperor Yu's last trump card.
After exchanging a glance with the Azure Emperor, the Western Rong Emperor nodded and said no more.
After all, they were unwilling to give up their court if there was even the slightest hope.
Just then, Zhang Fan and his master also came down.
The three emperors of the time greeted the former, saying, "Greetings, Mr. Zhang."
At that moment, Zhang Fan's original concerns vanished instantly.
Is this destiny? Three emperors actually bowed to him so politely, something he never dared to imagine before.
Just as Emperor Yu was planning his counterattack.
At this moment, Lu Yuan returned to the courtyard and opened the system panel.
His last breakthrough was several months ago, and he hasn't stopped cultivating since.
Now, their strength has once again increased significantly.
It's time for a breakthrough.