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“Huanfu Jie, a defeated general, dares to speak of courage!”
Harrison Zhou flashed and appeared high above Chen Nan Pass.
Clad in black armor, his black cloak fluttering, his robust frame exuded an imposing aura that seemed to press down on the heavens and earth.
Huanfu Jie, dressed in a red robe, ascended into the sky, his gaze fixed on Harrison Zhou.
His expression was somewhat gloomy. After several battles with Harrison, he had always ended up defeated.
Both were Grandmasters at Great Perfection, having condensed the Three Flowers, but Harrison’s strength was a notch above his.
Since ancient times, there has been no first place in literature, but in martial arts, there is no second place. Having been defeated by Harrison multiple times, how could Huanfu Jie be content? He was determined to win this time.
Harrison Zhou swung his long spear, “Come on, show me how much you’ve improved!”
Huanfu Jie donned his iron gauntlets and charged at Harrison with a punch.
The Grandmaster’s blood surged like waves, and the terrifying aura filled the sky, not affecting the fierce battle of the armies below.
“Boom!”
The iron fist collided with the long spear, sounding like a drumbeat. Huanfu Jie was forced back two and a half steps by the immense power.
In terms of strength, Harrison Zhou had the upper hand over Huanfu Jie.
Harrison had followed his father, Xiao Martial King, into countless battles against the demon tribes. His strength was far beyond that of an ordinary Grandmaster at Great Perfection.
The two fought fiercely in the sky.
Below, Innate experts and Grandmasters clashed continuously.
True Essence surged, and blood flowed like a tide.
The battle raged until dusk when the Da Chu army finally retreated.
Huanfu Jie was once again defeated by Harrison Zhou.
As the setting sun cast its rays, the area before Chen Nan Pass was littered with corpses and blood.
On the battlefield, broken swords, long knives, and shattered spears were scattered, and the stench of blood filled the air.
With the war over, both sides tacitly sent small squads to collect the bodies of their fallen soldiers.
Ji Boda stood behind Harrison Zhou, watching the soldiers gather the bodies beyond the pass.
He slowly spoke, “Marquis, you clearly have the strength to kill Huanfu Jie. Why do you let him go every time?”
He was quite puzzled by this.
Harrison Zhou didn’t look at Ji Boda but instead gazed deeply into the territory of Da Chu.
“Huanfu Jie, though also a Grandmaster at Great Perfection, is not a threat.”
“But if I kill him, Da Chu will send two or three more Grandmasters at Great Perfection. By then, even I won’t be able to handle them all.”
“Letting Huanfu Jie live, he wouldn’t dare tell the Da Chu Emperor that he can’t beat me and request stronger reinforcements.”
After hearing Harrison’s words, Ji Boda understood.
“Marquis, you are indeed wise!”
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Great Wei, Xuan Province!
A stronghold of the White Lotus Sect!
A group of followers had gathered.
“Golden Protector, why have you suddenly called everyone together?” Sixth Prince Han Shang asked, looking at the man in a white robe wearing a golden mask.
The Golden Protector of the White Lotus Sect glanced at Han Shang.
He then slowly spoke, “The Left Emissary of our sect has come to Xuan Province to lead us in an uprising to overthrow the tyranny of Great Wei and spread the glory of our sect throughout the land.”
“What, we’re preparing for an uprising now?” Sixth Prince Han Shang was delighted.
The throne in the Luo Capital Palace was not his. The Sixth Prince couldn’t sleep at night, always thinking about storming the palace and reclaiming his throne.
That position rightfully belonged to him.
“Isn’t this too hasty?” Han Shang suppressed his joy and asked.
“Da Li is attacking Tianmen Pass, and the entire eastern border of Great Wei is ablaze. Da Chu is also attacking Chen Nan Pass. Now is the best time for our uprising. The Left Emissary has come with orders from the sect to lead us in this great endeavor.” The Golden Protector’s eyes burned with fervor as he revealed everything.
Han Shang, being the Sixth Prince of Great Wei with royal blood, was a crucial part of their uprising.
The sect needed Han Shang’s identity to raise the banner of righteousness.
With Han Shang, their White Lotus Sect’s uprising would be legitimate and just.
The land of Xuan Province was now teeming with undercurrents.
Soon, the Left Emissary of the White Lotus Sect arrived in Xuan Province and summoned the followers.
“Everyone, I come with the mission of the Holy Lord. The world has suffered under Great Wei for too long. For the sake of the common people, to bring them into the embrace of the Holy Mother of the Void, I hereby declare that in three days, you will lead the believers to attack the Xuan Province Prefecture, seize control, and plan for Great Wei.”
With the arrival of the Left Emissary, orders were quickly issued for the followers to lead the beguiled common people in an uprising, attacking Xuan Province.
“Uphold justice, rescue the suffering common people, and bring them back to the embrace of the Holy Mother of the Void.”
The followers of the White Lotus Sect, dressed in white robes and wearing white headbands, led their believers to assault the county and prefecture offices.
In an instant, the entire land of Xuan Province was thrown into chaos.
Prefecture officials were killed, county soldiers were beaten to death.
The prefecture soldiers fought desperately, but the Left Emissary of the White Lotus Sect killed the Prefecture Commander and the imperial court experts guarding Xuan Province.
This quickly made it difficult for the prefecture soldiers to resist the White Lotus Sect’s offensive, and the prefecture office was occupied, the entire province falling into chaos.
The White Lotus Sect had been planning for decades, and with one uprising, they seized control of an entire province.
When the Black Robe Guards delivered the news to the Capital City, Empress Hazel Han was furious.
“How dare they, a mere demonic sect, dare to rebel and attempt to overthrow my Great Wei dynasty.”
Seeing the enraged Empress, the court officials were all trembling, not daring to speak.
“Left Commander, is this the Xuan Province your Black Robe Guards have been monitoring? The demonic sect has infiltrated it like a sieve.” Empress Hazel Han shouted angrily.
“Your Majesty, this is my failure!” Jasper Zuo was drenched in cold sweat.
The officials and soldiers of Xuan Province had been infiltrated by the White Lotus Sect, and the Black Robe Guards were completely unaware.
This meant that the Black Robe Guards in Xuan Province had also been infiltrated by the White Lotus Sect.
“Your Majesty, the current priority is to quickly dispatch troops to Xuan Province to suppress the demonic sect’s rebellion and prevent the situation from escalating,” Minister of War Gavin Wang quickly stepped forward and said.
“These damned demonic sects, and my dear brother, haha, they really know how to pick their timing.” Empress Hazel Han laughed angrily.
At the border, Da Li and Da Chu were fighting against Great Wei, and the Huns were invading the Northern Frontier. This was already giving Empress Hazel Han a headache.
Now, the White Lotus Sect was taking advantage of the chaos to cause trouble and overthrow a province.
If the situation was not controlled in time, the hidden demonic sects would likely all jump out to stir up trouble.
“Order the troops from the surrounding provinces to suppress the White Lotus Sect’s uprising,” Hazel Han issued the imperial decree.
In these troubled times, there was no room for hesitation.
“Your Majesty, I request to go to Xuan Province to suppress the demonic sect’s rebellion,” Jasper Zuo requested.
The Black Robe Guards had failed in their duty, and as the commander, he needed to make amends.
“Granted!”
Empress Hazel Han’s voice was icy.
The White Lotus Sect’s uprising quickly took over Xuan Province, causing an uproar in Great Wei.
The hidden members of the demonic sects, seeing the White Lotus Sect’s uprising, began to stir.
Xuan Province!
Han Shang was proclaimed the Holy Son of the White Lotus Sect, leading the sect towards glory, liberating the people, and bringing them into the embrace of the Holy Mother of the Void.
Surrounded by followers, Han Shang felt the power he once had as a prince.
“Hazel Han, you took what was mine, and I will take it back,” Han Shang clenched his fists tightly.
“Report to the Holy Son, someone from the Blood Refining Sect has come to seek cooperation with our sect to take over Qing Province!” A disciple dressed in white robes and wearing a white headband ran into the hall to report.
“The Blood Refining Sect? Those guys who hide underground to refine blood?” Han Shang pondered for a moment and decided to meet them.
An additional ally meant a better chance of resisting the imperial army.
Soon, a man dressed in yellow, looking like a scholar, walked into the hall.
“Greetings to the Holy Son of the White Lotus Sect,” the man from the Blood Refining Sect bowed politely to Han Shang.
Han Shang looked at the man from the Blood Refining Sect. If they had met on the road, he would never have guessed that this was someone from the Blood Refining Sect.
“Greetings, how should I address you?” Han Shang returned the bow and asked.
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