"Clan Leader Xiang...."

His words hadn't finished when Xiang Guangsheng interrupted him. Knowing what would be said, he immediately bowed and said in a deep voice:

"The Xiang family has been passed down for a millennium, adhering to the Grand Ancestor's will, defending our Human Race's territory and expanding borders, we will take action without hesitation. I will immediately gather all the descendants of the Xiang family and rush to Zhen Nan Pass to hold back the demons. Please rest assured, King Yan."

"Good."

Chen Yuan nodded, then turned and tore through the void, stepping directly into it, vanishing without a trace.

Su Ming took a deep breath, transformed into a stream of light, and soared towards the location of Zhen Nan Pass.

Xiang Guangsheng opened the Secret Realm and announced loudly:

"Transmit King Yan's decree, all Xiang family members above the Core Realm must leave the Secret Realm and head to Zhen Nan Pass to resist the demon invasion. Those who disobey will be expelled from the Xiang family!"

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

"Understood!"

The Martial Artists within the Secret Realm heard Xiang Guangsheng's voice and quickly soared into the air, transforming into streams of light rapidly rushing towards the portal of the Secret Realm.

...

The source of the Sound Transmission Talisman came from the Earth Immortal Lu Chengfeng, informing Chen Yuan that Japan had launched a massive invasion, with all defenses on the sea being overwhelmed.

Numerous Martial Artists from Martial Emperor City had died or were injured.

Jiang He, Ye Xiangnan, and Feng Jiuge had joined forces against the Immortal Yagyu Toshi of the Yagyu Clan, suffering heavy injuries. Were it not for his covert assistance, someone might have been killed.

In just half a day, the defense line had retreated again and again until now; the army had retreated to Martial Emperor City, relying on formations to resist the Japanese invaders. Unexpectedly, after driving Central Plains Martial Artists back to Martial Emperor City, the Japan Martial Artiss suddenly paused, and Yagyu Toshi even refrained from attacking, merely encircling the four city gates tightly.

As if waiting for something.

Chen Yuan speculated that Japan might have allied with other forces, launching their attack first, to be followed by other forces, which is why they hadn't revealed their true intentions.

Chen Yuan should take preventive measures early.

This was precisely what Chen Yuan feared the most.

A four-way siege presented enormous pressure, making defense exceedingly difficult.

Yet this seemed inevitable, for after all, the world lacks fools, and with Chen Yuan's rise, they would not stand by and watch as Chen Yuan unified the Central Plains and then proceeded to battle.

The best choice was to unite and launch simultaneous attacks from the four major defensive fronts—East, South, West, and North—to carve up the Central Plains, forever humiliating it.

If he were in the position of the Northern Barbarians, Japan, Western Regions, or Southern Demons, he would certainly think this way, using overwhelming pressure to coerce the Central Plains.

Now they finally came, indeed not surprising, but truly difficult to resolve, even if known in advance, no solution exists.

Only strong force can resolve it.

Regrettably, he had originally planned to quietly accumulate strength and upon achieving Martial God status, proceed to unify. Unexpectedly, they couldn't wait.

Perhaps his breakthrough stimulated these forces.

On his way, Chen Yuan quickly contacted all Daoists of the Taoist Divine Palace, ensuring Jiang He had only suffered some injuries without harming his Origin, which reassured him.

He advised Chu Changfeng to beware of large-scale invasions by Southern Border demons, relying on the defensive formation at Zhen Nan Pass and to not be complacent.

Since the last battle at Zhen Nan Pass, he had fortified the formation, using substantial resources. With enhancements from the Immortal Sect's formation, its power has notably increased.

With assistance from the old Hall Master of Heavenly Demon Hall, a layer of assurance exists.

As long as Southern Border Demon Gods don't all appear, it should hold for some time.

He instructed Su Ziyue to immediately allocate all resources towards Martial Emperor City, Lanzhou, and Zhen Nan Pass, commencing the vast Yanjun system.

Awaken Mo Luo....

Now truly isn't the time for breakthroughs.

Thankfully, Mo Luo had not gone into deep seclusion, remained alert, and upon receiving Chen Yuan's order, embarked quickly towards Liangzhou.

The Northern Barbarians' three Great Royal Courts are also a significant danger, even greater than Japan, and relying solely on the old Heavenly Master at Wudang Mountain is insufficient.

Two Immortals must be present, supplemented by Wudang Mountain's resources.

In Liangzhou, Sword Sect Pass, Wei Jinfeng promptly adjusted and gathered forces upon receiving Chen Yuan's tips, preparing to resist the Northern Barbarians.

Regarding Lu Chengfeng....

This time, Chen Yuan wouldn't let him remain hidden, as no one guarded the Western Regions, and Buddha's strength was too frightening.

If he disregarded Western Regions' chaos and forcibly launched conflicts, no one could oppose him, other than.... Lu Chengfeng!

Zhen Nan Pass had the old Hall Master of Heavenly Demon Hall and hundreds of thousands of southern troops; Sword Sect Pass had Mo Luo, the old Heavenly Master, along with Beiliang's 200,000 Iron Cavalry; while Lanzhou had Lu Chengfeng. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

He would go to Martial Emperor City to oppose Japan's invasion.

This was his swift decision, and others didn't oppose it, fully supporting it, allowing smooth progress.

Indeed, Lu Chengfeng could act in Martial Emperor City, but at present his location and Yagyu Toshi's whereabouts remained unknown during previous attacks.

Waiting indefinitely wasn't possible.

After all, the Buddhist faction is the greatest enemy.

Additionally, the Martial Emperor City's formation is formidable, a deadly array he established and led by Ye Xiangnan, Jiang He, and Feng Jiuge, even Japanese Immortals can't breach it quickly.

Priorities are clear.

His task was to defeat the Japanese coalition swiftly, drive them overseas, and then promptly assist other defensive positions to secure the Central Plains.

Once this initial wave is endured, securing fortuitous opportunities, achieving Martial God status, will ease matters, possibly leading to counterattacks.

As Chen Yuan headed to Martial Emperor City, Ascending Immortal Tower promptly announced Japan's invasion news.

In the year of Jianye, on the sixth of May, Japan launched a massive invasion, breaking the defensive line on Martial Emperor City's sea; casualties were extensive, forcing Ye Xiangnan to retreat to Martial Emperor City, defending from within.

The world was shocked!

....

Countless Central Plains Martial Artists were outraged, feeling humiliated, that such a tiny offshore land, Japanese invaders, dared to covet the Central Divine Continent and cause its downfall, deserving death.

The pride of Central Plains Martial Artists was instantly ignited.

Rushing towards Martial Emperor City, vowing to kill the invaders!

Two days later.

Lanzhou's Ascending Immortal Tower relayed the news, stating that the three Great Royal Courts had assembled a million Iron Cavalry, already moved from the Grassland, approaching the Northern Border of Central Plains, shaking You and Liangzhou.

That day, the Western Regions' 36 nations coalition drastically changed its course, irrespective of Western Regions' chaos, creating an atmosphere of imminent war, breaching three Lanzhou prefectures in one day.

Heavenly Demon Hall's Hall Master Dongfang Sheng battled Pu Xian Bodhisattva from Spirit Mountain and secured a narrow ray of hope.

In the brief span of days, aside from the Southern State demons remaining inactive, the North, East, and West all exerted immense pressure on the Central Plains.

The Savior Bodhisattva contacted Mo Luo, and after exchanges, Mahayana Buddhism erupted within the 36 nations coalition, entangling thousands.

He faced exposure risk!

The situation drastically shifted, perhaps unexpected to all, as many were still immersed in the shock of Chen Yuan's breakthrough to the Six Realms, and the Central Plains facing siege.

Many anticipated Chen Yuan to turn the tide and maintain a legendary life.

Chen Yuan did not disappoint them. The Yanjun mobilization was vast, known throughout Central Plains, all resources shifting....

...

Outside Martial Emperor City, the rapidly arriving Chen Yuan finally tore open the void and saw the stable Martial Emperor City, and breathed a sigh of relief.

He hadn't considered entering Martial Emperor City directly, as the city's array also sealed the void, even he couldn't enter silently.

"Open the gates!"

Chen Yuan took out the Heavenly Book Treasure and transmitted his voice.

A moment later, in the void above Martial Emperor City, a portal manifested, with Jiang He holding a token emerging, seeing Chen Yuan, they exchanged smiles.

"Glad you're here...."

"All well?"

"Hmm...." Jiang He nodded slightly, continuing:

"City Lord Ye is waiting inside, has been expecting you for some time...."

"Let's go meet him."

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