Inside Tianmen Pass, after days of fierce battles, the troops had dwindled to less than 300,000.
The imperial court had dispatched an additional 100,000 troops, stationed 200 miles south of Tianmen Pass in Shanxi City.
The elite forces of the General Who Guards the East’s army, stationed in Shanxi City, were called into Tianmen Pass by Shen Jianting to fend off the Da Li army.
Now, the General Who Guards the East’s army could only hold their ground at Tianmen Pass, awaiting reinforcements from other armies and the arrival of the court’s experts.
“Boom!!”
Xu Rongchang and Zhang Jian, one from the east and one from the west, unleashed a terrifying aura, pressing towards Tianmen Pass, forcing Shen Jianting out for a battle.
“Kill!!”
“Take Tianmen Pass, and you’ll be rewarded with ten thousand taels of gold and a promotion by three ranks!”
The Da Li army launched an attack on Tianmen Pass from both the east and west.
“Kill!”
“Take Tianmen Pass, and you’ll be granted titles and lands!”
The Da Li soldiers, their faces fervent, charged towards Tianmen Pass.
The General Who Guards the East’s army inside Tianmen Pass was forced to fend off enemies from both sides.
“Quick, pour the boiled feces, pour the boiled feces.”
“Rolling logs, where are the rolling logs!”
“Lift the stones and smash them down!”
“The enemy’s innate experts are attacking, strike quickly.”
The armies clashed continuously, bodies falling one after another.
On this battlefield, a meat grinder, Martial Masters, Acquired, and Innate experts all perished at any moment.
High above, Shen Jianting battled fiercely against Zhang Jian and Xu Rongchang.
Grandmaster experts within the armies also joined the fray.
After a day of bloody combat, both sides suffered casualties, with Innate and Grandmaster experts falling.
By evening, both sides ceased fighting, gathering the bodies and tending to the wounded.
The next morning, the battle resumed.
The sound of war horns echoed across the sky, and the war drums roared like thunder.
“Kill!!”
The earth-shattering cries of battle accompanied the falling bodies.
The battle not only raged at Tianmen Pass but also spread into the counties of Great Wei.
Reinforcements dispatched by Shen Jianting were intercepted by Xu Rongchang’s soldiers, leading to fierce combat.
Soldiers from various regions along the Da Li border also received orders to march into Great Wei.
A massive war spread across the border of the two nations.
Seeing the battle reports from the eastern front, Empress Hazel Han of Great Wei felt overwhelmed.
The joy brought by Oliver Sheng’s defeat of the Huns gradually dissipated.
The demonic sects’ chaos within the country had already diverted some of her attention, and now Da Li’s actions seemed intent on launching a grand war reminiscent of a century ago.
News also came from the south that Da Chu was strengthening its forces to attack Chen Nan Pass, aiming to invade Great Wei.
The Southern Border tribes also seized the opportunity to wage war, attacking the southern border of Great Wei.
“Someone, pass my order for Shengwu King to lead the army to Tianmen Pass to resist Da Li.” Hazel Han could only think of Oliver Sheng to resolve this war.
“Your Majesty, news from the Northern Frontier indicates that Shengwu King has already led the army south.” Shadow One’s voice sounded.
“Beloved Secretary Sheng has already led the army south!”
Hearing this news, Hazel Han felt slightly relieved.
She had been so troubled by the border wars lately that she had no energy left to handle state affairs.
The White Lotus demonic sect rebellion in Xuan Province, with their growing army, was also threatening to attack the neighboring Qing Province. Each of these matters required her full attention.
“Pass the order, all armies in the eastern counties are to be under Shengwu King’s command. Any disobedience will result in the extermination of their families.” Hazel Han immediately issued an imperial decree.
This order allowed Oliver Sheng to mobilize all of Great Wei’s forces in the eastern region to counter Da Li.
“Yes!”
……
Kunlun Daoist Sect!
“That person is heading south!” Changqing said to Changyao after receiving the news.
“Even the old Martial Saint of the Huns couldn’t stop him?” Changyao couldn’t help but speak.
“According to the spies within the sect, the Huns have already been annihilated by him, and that old Martial Saint is likely dead at his hands.”
Changyao fell silent. A Martial Saint at Great Perfection couldn’t withstand his might?
“Notify the Ancestors, prepare for action.”
“This time, we must eliminate him completely, or Kunlun will lose all face!”
Kunlun Daoist Sect was plotting against Oliver Sheng.
The battle before Tianmen Pass continued!
On the third day of the bloody battle, the General Who Guards the East’s army had less than 250,000 troops left.
The 700,000-strong Da Li army had also been reduced to around 600,000.
Innate experts and Grandmasters from both sides continued to fall, the battle growing increasingly brutal.
On this day, Shen Jianting returned heavily injured after a fierce fight with Zhang Jian and Xu Rongchang.
“Father, are you alright?” Shen Liang asked, his face full of worry as he looked at his pale father.
Now, he was the one commanding the army in battle.
His father, Shen Jianting, had been fighting the two Great Grandmasters of Da Li for three consecutive days, exhausting himself greatly.
Today, he returned injured, and the situation was becoming increasingly unfavorable for them.
The reinforcements sent to encircle the Da Li army behind Tianmen Pass were also held up, and two provincial governors had requested aid from the General Who Guards the East’s army.
In this situation, how could the General Who Guards the East’s army provide any assistance?
“It’s nothing. Though I’m injured, those two old bastards didn’t fare any better.” Shen Jianting waved his hand calmly, signaling Shen Liang not to worry.
Though he said this, he was still worried inside. The experts dispatched by the court had not yet arrived, and he couldn’t hold out much longer alone.
Looking at the besieging army outside the pass, Shen Liang’s brow furrowed with worry.
On the fourth morning, the war horns sounded, waking the soldiers with the beat of war drums.
“Shen Jianting, come out and face your death!”
Zhang Jian’s voice echoed above Tianmen Pass.
“Arrogant!!”
Shen Liang was furious, hating that he wasn’t a Great Grandmaster to help his father.
Shen Jianting went alone to the skies to face Zhang Jian and Xu Rongchang.
“General Shen, why not surrender to Da Li? Why fight for the Wei Emperor?” Xu Rongchang tempted.
“Enough talk, let’s fight. If you want to take Tianmen Pass, you’ll have to kill me first.” Shen Jianting’s eyes were cold as he looked at the two.
“Stubborn fool, then we’ll send you to your death.”
Boom!
The three fought fiercely in the sky. Though the battle between Great Grandmasters wasn’t as terrifying as that of Martial Saints, it was still enough to move mountains and break rivers, their might terrifying.
This battle lasted another day, with Shen Jianting returning to the pass exhausted.
“Cough, cough!!”
Shen Jianting wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his internal injuries worsening.
The battle at Tianmen Pass grew more intense, with thousands dying each day.
It was a race to see whose reinforcements would arrive first, determining the victor of this war.
Meanwhile, Oliver Sheng’s troops marched for three to four days, finally reaching the border between Great Wei and Da Li.
“General, there’s a battle ahead. The Da Li army is attacking the county city.” The vanguard reported.
“How many enemy troops?” Oliver Sheng asked.
“Thirty thousand!”
“Felix, lead your troops and crush this enemy force!” Oliver Sheng ordered immediately.
“Yes, General!”
“Troops, follow me!” Felix Wu took the order and led his soldiers swiftly forward.
Felix Wu’s troops marched quickly to annihilate the Da Li forces.
Oliver Sheng’s main force continued their march.
A mere thirty thousand enemies were no match for Felix Wu’s troops.
“Charge!”
The cavalry thundered forward, their momentum overwhelming, soon spotted by the enemy.
The Da Li soldiers, seeing the cavalry, quickly stopped their siege and turned to defend against the sudden cavalry attack.
“Kill!!”
Felix Wu shouted, leading the charge, the cavalry swift as the wind.
They quickly engaged the enemy.
“Defend, archers, shoot!” The Da Li commander shouted urgently.
However, this Da Li force was merely a detachment, not very strong.
Facing Felix Wu’s cavalry, they were quickly overwhelmed, the terrifying cavalry turning the battlefield into a river of blood, causing the Da Li army to collapse.
The soldiers on the city walls of Great Wei cheered.
“Reinforcements are here, reinforcements are here!”
“Open the gates, charge out, and slaughter the enemy.”
The thirty thousand enemy troops were wiped out in less than a quarter of an hour.
The enemy commander, a Grandmaster, was also slain by Felix Wu and the garrison commander.
Li Muzhe looked at Felix Wu in awe. This cavalry was too fierce.
Their combat power was terrifying, wiping out thirty thousand enemies in an instant.
In just a quarter of an hour, they had annihilated the enemy force.
Earlier, the thirty thousand enemies had been besieging the city, relying on the walls for defense.
But now, the enemy was completely slaughtered, the ground before the city gates covered in bodies, the earth stained with blood.
Looking at this cavalry, ten thousand strong, each soldier above the Martial Artist realm, Li Muzhe was astounded.
Such a powerful army, whose subordinates were they!?
“May I ask the name of this General?” Li Muzhe asked respectfully.
“Imperial General Felix Wu, under Shengwu King!” Felix Wu responded with a salute.
“So it’s Imperial General Felix Wu under Shengwu King, I’ve heard much about you!”
“Has Shengwu King arrived?” Li Muzhe’s eyes were filled with shock and joy.
If the renowned Shengwu King had arrived, there would be no need to fear Da Li’s forces.
“The General is leading the main force behind, arriving soon!” Felix Wu nodded.
“That’s great, with Shengwu King here, the eastern region of Great Wei can avoid the ravages of war.” Li Muzhe was overjoyed.
“I’ll have the city prepare wine to welcome the soldiers.”
Felix Wu waved his hand: “No need, our target is Tianmen Pass. The General has ordered us to reinforce Tianmen Pass quickly.”
Li Muzhe felt a pang of regret, missing the chance to get close to Shengwu King.
Watching Oliver Sheng’s troops march south, Li Muzhe sighed.
“General, Shengwu King’s soldiers are incredibly strong!” a deputy said.
“I’ve heard that Shengwu King led his troops to annihilate the Huns on the northern grasslands. How could they not be strong!” Li Muzhe said with admiration.
He had thought it was just a rumor, but seeing Oliver Sheng’s troops so powerful, he had to believe it.
The Huns were likely truly wiped out by Shengwu King!
With the fierce battle at Tianmen Pass, he dared not detain Oliver Sheng’s troops.
Fearing any delay in reinforcing Tianmen Pass could lead to disaster, Li Muzhe knew he couldn’t shirk responsibility.
Oliver Sheng’s troops didn’t stop, continuing their march south, annihilating any Da Li forces they encountered along the way.
Soon, the news of Shengwu King’s arrival spread throughout the eastern region.
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