Fantasy: Unparalleled Prince, Conquering the Heavens!-Chapter 145 - 144: Deep Dive_1

"People from the Divine Court of the Light God?"

The sudden retreat of the Sand Scorpion tribe left the soldiers of the Qin Dynasty startled, then excited. They had finally won this battle.

Compared to the ordinary soldiers’ excitement, Zhao Yun, Lv Bu, Bai Qi, and Wang Jian were not overly joyous. They watched the Flying Boats of the Divine Court of the Light God, their expressions constantly shifting.

They had anticipated that the Divine Court of the Light God would dispatch troops. However, for the Divine Court to move their army to the front lines without the Qin Empire’s permission was rather presumptuous.

"Let’s hope we aren’t just driving off wolves to welcome tigers and leopards!" Wang Jian muttered to himself.

Under everyone’s gaze, hundreds of Flying Boats hovered above the city. Hatches opened, and troop contingents descended one by one. All were clad in white armor, wielding battle weapons that shimmered with a precious glow.

"Gasp! They’re all equipped with spirit weapons! Isn’t that too extravagant?" one of the Qin commanders gasped, his eyes wide with admiration. Good equipment could play a crucial role on the battlefield, potentially saving a life at a critical moment.

After Qin Wudao’s ascension, he had also emphasized armament development. However, due to a lack of talent and a scarcity of resources, the spirit weapons produced were only enough to equip the generals. Ordinary soldiers still used common weaponry.

"By order of the Divine Emperor, we are here to assist the Qin Empire in repelling the Sand Scorpion tribe’s invasion! You lot, go prepare an encampment!" a Divine Army commander stepped forward and ordered arrogantly, his tone like that of a master commanding household servants.

"Do you possess a state credential?" Wang Jian asked in a deep voice.

"State credential?" The Divine Gate commander paused, then reacted with a scornful sneer. "The very name ’Divine Court of the Light God’ *is* our state credential! In the surrounding domains, who would dare obstruct us wherever we choose to go?"

"Coming to the Qin Empire to help you against the Sand Scorpion tribe is your good fortune, so don’t be unappreciative of our kindness!"

These words infuriated the Qin soldiers. All of them glared, and a dense killing intent permeated the surroundings. Many archers nocked arrows to their bows, aiming skyward, ready to unleash a volley upon command. The Qin Empire was their motherland, their home; they would not allow outsiders to humiliate it.

"The Qin Imperial Court has never requested aid from the Divine Court of the Light God. You have come uninvited, trespassing into Qin territory, like thieves breaking into another’s house. Does the Divine Court of the Light God only engage in such furtive acts?" Zhao Yun retorted sharply, not to be outdone.

The Divine Court of the Light God clearly intended to belittle the Qin Empire, treating their entry as an honor bestowed upon Qin, thereby denigrating Qin’s national prestige. He, however, seized upon their unauthorized entry, likening the Divine Court to thieves, successfully turning the tables and upholding Qin’s dignity.

"Well said!" the Qin soldiers cheered.

"You..." The Divine Army commander’s face flushed crimson with anger. He had actually been rebuked by someone from one of the Nine Great Domains he looked down upon, yet he couldn’t refute it. After all, the Divine Court of the Light God hadn’t followed any of the proper procedures.

"Alright!" At this moment, the hitherto silent Nie Feng stepped forward. He cupped his hands and said amicably, "Hearing of the Xeno-race’s insurgency, the Divine Court was deeply concerned for the safety of the Human race in the Nine Great Domains, which is why we dispatched troops in haste. My subordinate spoke rashly just now; please, General, do not take offense."

He had a way with words. In just a few sentences, he managed to portray the Divine Court of the Light God in a grand light and simultaneously defuse the Qin soldiers’ anger. Indeed, the Divine Court of the Light God had come to assist, not as an enemy.

"Men, arrange an encampment!" Zhao Yun returned the salute, gave Nie Feng a long, searching look, and commanded in a deep voice.

This man is no simple character.

Nie Feng met Zhao Yun’s gaze with a slight smile and landed on the city wall with the Divine Army.

"A bunch of good-for-nothings!"

In the Sand Scorpion tribe’s encampment, Scorpion Thorn and the other high-ranking members were prostrated on the ground. Before them hovered a golden, illusory image of a Sand Scorpion, radiating immense pressure. This pressure stemmed not from overwhelming power, but from their bloodline, from their very souls.

"My King, the Qin Empire’s strength should not be underestimated. Our tribe has only recently emerged, our soldiers are relatively weak, and they lack combat experience. Please, Your Majesty, grant me another chance..." Scorpion Thorn explained, his eyes filled with a thick murderous intent. He craved revenge, to wash away the shame of defeat.

"Learn from this costly lesson. I will grant you one more opportunity. If there is a next time, you die!" the Sand Scorpion King stated coldly. His figure gradually grew fainter and soon vanished, leaving only his majestic voice echoing in their ears, lingering for a long time.

Scorpion Thorn and the others rose to their feet. They stared at the map spread in the center of the tent, all silent. On the map, the region of Tianfeng City was stained blood-red.

"Bypass Tianfeng City and strike directly into the heartland of the Qin Empire! Inform the soldiers to devour more blood-food to strengthen their cultivation. The time we have left... is not much!" Scorpion Thorn said icily after a period of contemplation.

Indeed, time was short.

During their assault on Tianfeng City, they had revealed their full strength. The Great Light Domain, the Wan Dao Domain, the Liwu Domain, and even more distant domains were likely already formulating countermeasures. Their only way to break this predicament was through blood-food.

"As you command!" the generals replied gravely. They turned and departed, leading their respective forces toward the Qin Empire.

However, they did not know that this military campaign would drag the Sand Scorpion tribe into an abyss, bringing them to the very brink of annihilation.

Above Tianfeng City, the generals of the Qin Empire and the Divine Court of the Light God stood on the city tower. They looked out across the endless expanse of the sky, observing the Sand Scorpion tribe mobilizing its forces.

"The Sand Scorpion tribe is about to enter Qin territory. Aren’t you going to dispatch troops to intercept them?" Nie Feng asked with a smile. He gave Zhao Yun an expectant look, as if waiting for him to request aid, knowing full well the Qin Empire was short on battle-ready soldiers. To defend thousands of miles of border, one must have sufficient troops.

"No need," Zhao Yun shook his head, seemingly unconcerned about the Sand Scorpion tribe entering Qin territory.

"Are you mad? If you don’t stop them now, the people of Qin will be devoured by the Sand Scorpion tribe!" Nie Feng roared in a low, urgent voice. Letting the Sand Scorpion tribe cross the border? What kind of joke was this?

Doesn’t the Qin Empire know that the Xeno-races’ cultivation strengthens after they devour humans? They must know! Otherwise, the Qin soldiers wouldn’t be so indifferent!

Nie Feng’s thoughts shifted, and he prepared to inform Zhao Yun about these concerns. However, he then saw the Qin Empire’s generals leaving the city tower together, forcing him to swallow his words.

What a bunch of bastards! Have they no sense of duty as soldiers? Letting the Sand Scorpion tribe slaughter their own people! Scum! The dregs of the military! Nie Feng cursed inwardly. Watching the gradually disappearing Sand Scorpion tribe, he gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and slammed one against the rampart. His voice tight with frustration, he roared, "Divine Army, assemble! Prepare for battle!"

What kind of mess is this? Here I am, in another’s country, protecting their civilians!

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

A million soldiers of the Divine Army swiftly assembled. Under Nie Feng’s command, they marched out to intercept the Sand Scorpion tribe.

Seeing the Divine Army leave the city, Wang Jian scratched his head and asked somewhat awkwardly, "General Zhao, are we being a bit unscrupulous by doing this?"

"It’s alright." Zhao Yun shook his head calmly, a glint of light flickering in his profound eyes. He then commanded in a firm voice, "Relay my orders! Prepare for battle!"

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