Vol2 – Chapter 7 – The mountain rain is about to come, the wind fills the building

Vol2 – Chapter 7 – The mountain rain is about to come, the wind fills the building

Meng Qingzhou's mind went blank for a moment before he suddenly snapped back to reality. He quickly stepped back, avoiding the Empress's hand that had lifted his chin, and bowed respectfully.

"Your humble servant, Meng Qingzhou, greets Your Majesty."

As he spoke, Meng Qingzhou slightly bent his body and looked up, asking, "Why has Your Majesty personally come to the battlefield? Wasn't I and my wife assigned to command this battle? Could it be that Your Majesty intends to lead the troops personally?"

The person disguised as the Empress was none other than Sister Qiong. At this moment, she was in a playful mood and couldn't resist teasing Meng Qingzhou. She deliberately approached him again, lifting his chin once more, and scrutinized his sharply defined, handsome face.

‘Tch! No wonder the Empress is so infatuated with him. It's all because of his looks. Hmph! He can't compare to our Sword Saint Master at all.’

Sister Qiong withdrew her hand with disdain, cleared her throat, and said:

"Indeed, this battle concerns the fate of the nation. How could I remain in the rear, watching our soldiers sacrifice themselves?"

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"I want to catch the seven major forces off guard. For now, do not let the news of my presence spread."

Meng Qingzhou frowned, feeling somewhat annoyed by the Empress's repeated teasing. However, seeing that she withdrew her hand in time, he didn't take it to heart and nodded, saying, "Your humble servant understands."

In reality, Sister Qiong's act of impersonating the Empress on the battlefield was part of an agreement she had with Dongfang Liuli.

Since they were to help Dongfang Liuli win the war, it was necessary for her, a late-stage Morning Glow Realm deity, to personally assist. The identity of the Lord of the Ancient Divine City was obviously inappropriate, as it could bring trouble from the foreign tribes within the city.

Thus, Sister Qiong disguised herself as the Empress, while Dongfang Liuli became a strategist in the command tent.

However, Meng Qingzhou was filled with doubts:

"How strange. What use is my position as the commander-in-chief?"

"If they really needed a scapegoat, Qin Fenghuo would be more suitable. On the surface, General Qin is tougher and more convincing, yet they chose me..."

Meng Qingzhou pondered for a long time but couldn't figure it out. He shook his head in frustration.

Regardless, since his wife was here, he couldn't hesitate when it was time to act. He had to ensure Dongfang Liuli's safety.

If Dongfang Liuli were truly in danger, even if the seven major forces united, he would dare to take them all on by himself!

The essence of survival lies in patience and secretly amassing power for a decisive strike.

Patience is for the greater good, and for Meng Qingzhou, the greater good has always been his family. Anyone who dares to harm his family, even if it means defying the Heavenly Dao, he would dare to raise his sword against the heavens!

"Liuli, when the war starts, you must stay close to me," Meng Qingzhou instructed.

Dongfang Liuli smiled sweetly and nodded obediently, "Mm-hmm, I won't leave your side."

After all, my salt fish husband is a weakling without any cultivation. How could I be at ease if I don't protect him myself?

"Rest assured, since our last failed siege against the Empress, I, the King of Great Qian, the Emperor of the Blood Sea Empire, the Hidden Sword Lord, and other fellow Daoists have prepared everything in advance. We've awakened the foundations of our respective forces, just waiting for the Great Jin Dynasty to walk into our trap."

After speaking, the Five Spirit Clan leader looked at the leaders of the other forces, his eyes questioning.

Seeing the Hidden Sword Lord, the King of Great Qian, and others nod, the Five Spirit Clan leader declared loudly, "Show our foundations! Let our sons see the strength of our millennia-old legacies!"

Immediately, a series of powerful auras erupted, piercing the heavens and exerting immense pressure.

Nine Morning Glow Realm Great Beings' Dao auras shocked the high-ranking members of the seven major forces present.

"Wha-what is this?" A Moon Shine Realm cultivator from the Ao Lai Kingdom stammered in excitement.

The Five Spirit Clan leader stroked his beard and smiled:

"Our Five Spirit Clan's guardian Old Ancestor—Old Ancestor Taotie, with little lifespan left, heard of our clan's impending disaster and chose to fight to the death rather than die in obscurity."

The Blood Sea Emperor said calmly, "The Emperor Grade Blood Puppet has been cultivated since I ascended the throne. It now possesses the strength of the early Morning Glow Realm."

Everyone was amazed but understood. The Blood Sea Empire's strongest method was not physical strength but the 'Blood Puppet Technique' inherited from the era of creation.

Each generation of the emperor cultivated a 'Blood Puppet' to secure their throne, often with the puppet's cultivation surpassing the emperor's.

The King of Great Qian spoke coldly, his eyes filled with sorrow, "My two Old Ancestors, knowing they couldn't break through, used a life-burning secret technique to reach the Morning Glow Realm in the past half month. Whether we win or lose this battle, they will fall..."

As each leader revealed their foundations, the high-ranking members of the seven major forces gradually shed their worries, replaced by excitement and joy!

Nine Morning Glow Realm Great Beings! How could the Great Jin Empire withstand this!?

The Hidden Sword Lord wiped the ancient sword in his hand, an Emperor Grade divine sword with its own consciousness and cultivation. Paired with the Hidden Sword Lord, it could even unleash Morning Glow Realm power.

The Hidden Sword Lord looked up and said calmly:

"Everyone, listen to me."

"Learning from our previous failure, I suggest that as soon as the battle begins, we immediately kill Meng Qin and Minister Meng!"

"Not to mention what kind of demonic methods Meng Qin might have to help the Empress escape death, just the fact that the Empress appointed him as the commander-in-chief this time is highly suspicious."

At this point, the Hidden Sword Lord's killing intent surged as he added: (Author: To read the uncut version, go to pawread dot com)

"We have seen many Mandate of Heaven prodigies in our cultivation journey. They often possess great fortune, so even if they lack cultivation or have low cultivation, they cannot be underestimated! We must strike swiftly and decisively, killing Meng Qin first!"

No one present voiced any objections. They all nodded, unanimously agreeing. (Author: For the full version, )

First kill Meng Qin, then destroy the Great Jin army! Then march to the Imperial Capital for a second siege against the Empress!

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