Starting as a centurion, he fought his way through the chaos of the world.

Chapter 172 Affects All Parties
Inside the rebel camp, King Li's face was ashen. This plan to surround and kill the Seven Ancestors was devised by him in cooperation with Tianquan Daozi.

I thought everything was going perfectly, and things were indeed progressing step by step according to my plan.

But who could have imagined that Lu Ming would appear out of nowhere and disrupt all the plans?

"The cultivation level of Marquis Zhige is so strong that it has far exceeded our expectations. I think that within Hanzhou, apart from Daoist Tian Shu, there should be no one who can match him, right?"

King Li's voice rang out.

His gaze then turned to Prince Yong.

Although in their view, the arrival of Lu Ming would not change their advantage, it was still a troublesome matter.

Seeing that Hanzhou was being oppressed, the imperial court had no power to retaliate.

Marquis Zhige has arrived.

Not only did they ruin the southern border, but now they're causing trouble in the northern border.

"I will send a message to Tian Shu Dao Zi."

This time, Prince Yong did not dodge the question and spoke directly.

He understood in his heart.

If Lu Ming cannot be contained this time, it will greatly delay everyone's progress in Hanzhou.

The other rebel kings nodded.

At this moment, Prince Fu pondered for a moment and said, "This Marquis Zhige is known for his troublemaking, and everyone has seen his current strength. I wonder where he will attack next. I have a feeling he won't be idle."

"Hey, the trouble they could cause was in the southern border region, where they had fourteen prefectures to rely on. But now, things are different."

This is Hanzhou. The imperial army currently numbers only about 500,000, while we have a full 3 million elite troops, plus the support of six major sects.

With only 80,000 men under Yu Sanjian, where could he possibly go? Could he possibly attack the nearest Ice Lake Prefecture?

That is the residence of King Li and King Hun, where nearly a million troops are gathered. Moreover, if he launches an attack, the powerful figures from various sects will also rush to his aid.

Even if Lin Hong cooperates with him, the Holy Maiden of Tianyang will still rush there.

They were all unable to shake any of the prefectures.

"And you should know that they are the ones attacking the city," Prince Yong said calmly.

He did not believe that Lu Ming could break through the Ice Lake Prefecture.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Just now, Tian Shu Dao Zi sent word that he should be able to return in about half a month."

Prince Yong spoke again.

The other princes nodded.

At the same time, I felt a sense of relief.

Once the Heavenly Pivot Dao Child arrives, everything will be much easier.

Meanwhile, inside Lin Hong's camp, as he was preparing to send out his troops, he never expected that Lu Ming would defeat two sect disciples single-handedly and even rescue the Seven Ancestors.

A smile appeared on his face.

“Excellent! Marquis Zhige is truly a pillar of our Great Yu. He rescued the Seven Ancestors as soon as he arrived in Hanzhou and helped us out of our predicament. I will write a memorial to His Majesty tonight to commend him.”

Lin Hong appeared very happy at this moment.

After all, if it weren't for Lu Ming...

He's likely going to die in the Black Pine Forest in this battle.

And just as he finished speaking...

The Marquis of Jiujiang, standing to the side, frowned and said, "Grand Tutor, the Seventh Ancestor has sent word that Marquis Zhige still intends to attack Binghu Prefecture, asking us to cooperate. What do you think of this matter?"

After he finished speaking, everyone in the room fell silent.

After all, the last time the Holy Maiden of Tianyang insisted on attacking Songlin County, not only did she fail to capture it, but she also lost more than 200,000 troops, putting the imperial army in a completely passive position.

Now, Lu Ming has just arrived.

We are about to attack the prefectural city; this is no joke.

Although the temptation is very great.

If they could occupy a prefecture, it would be of great help to them.

The question now is whether we can take it down.

The rebels have amassed a million-strong army in Ice Lake Prefecture.

Even if the imperial army were all combined, it wouldn't be a match for them.

And more importantly.

The opposing team has far more skilled players than they do.

If we launch an attack rashly.

It seems that the remaining troops will also perish there.

"No, I have received information that Tian Shu Dao Zi will join forces with the rebel forces in half a month. Although Lu Ming has shown great strength this time, I think he is still a bit inferior to Tian Shu Dao Zi."

Not to mention attacking the capital city, experts from the six major sects will likely arrive.

His decision will drag everyone into the abyss!

A cool voice sounded.

A woman walked in slowly, wearing a yellow dress, her face as smooth as jade, radiating a crystal glow.

A curvaceous figure, coupled with a stunningly beautiful face.

Especially the ethereal aura emanating from his body.

She was like a banished immortal descended to the mortal realm.

She was naturally the Holy Maiden of Kaiyang, and as she spoke, she had already entered the tent.

His face was pale, and his eyes showed signs of weariness.

Clearly, after fighting for many days, she was not as relaxed as she had imagined.

Instead, he got injured.

As soon as she finished speaking, everyone in the tent turned to look at her.

At the same time, he couldn't help but nod.

This clearly indicates that he agrees with what the Holy Maiden Kaiyang said.

Lin Hong paced back and forth in the tent, and after a moment of contemplation, he spoke.

"The Marquis of Zhige has never suffered a defeat in battle, and he has always fought against adversity."

Now that we've said we're going to attack Ice Lake Prefecture, I think we're fairly confident.

Therefore, I decided to support Zhigehou's idea.

Moreover, our main force is also close to Binghu Prefecture, which can divert the rebels' attention from the west and tie down a portion of the enemy. I think that should be no problem.

After the sound rang out.

Although the court's generals had some doubts, they still nodded.

Lin Hong still enjoys considerable prestige within the military.

The generals below would naturally obey his orders.

The disciples of the Kaiyang Sect turned their attention to the Kaiyang Saintess.

"Grand Tutor, this approach is too risky. If we are not careful, we will lose the entire Hanzhou. If the last line of defense of the central government in the northern border is also lost, not only the rebel king, but also the Great Xia will be able to drive straight in."

None of us can bear this responsibility.

The Holy Maiden of Kaiyang's gaze fell on Lin Hong.

The latter waved his hand and said, “Holy Maiden, as the commander-in-chief, I have my own considerations. I supported you back then because I believed in you, and I support Zhigehou now because I believe in him. Even if we are defeated, I, as the commander-in-chief, will naturally take responsibility.”

At this moment, the camp was completely silent.

The Holy Maiden of Kaiyang also shut her mouth.

A few more blushes appeared on her cheeks.

After all, Lin Hong had expressed his support when she insisted on attacking Songlin County.

After taking a deep breath, the Holy Maiden of Kaiyang said, "Grand Tutor, since you insist on this, I have no choice but to accompany you. However, if we are defeated, I can only guarantee your safety, not that I can bring the army back safely."

Although they didn't spend a very long time together, they had a deep understanding of this Grand Tutor of the Great Yu Dynasty.

But I still have a lot of respect for him.

"No need. If we are defeated, Lin Hong will die on the battlefield alongside the army."

The other party waved his hand and said.

Then, his gaze fell on the map and he said, “I estimate that if our army attacks from Black Forest County in the west, it can delay the rebel army of about 300,000, while Zhige Hou can only launch an attack from the east.”

Because the north side of Ice Lake Prefecture is bordered by the sea.

In other words, the rebels can concentrate all their remaining forces on Zhigehou's side, which would amount to approximately 600,000 troops. Therefore, I have only one request.

That means hitting them hard.

Try to lure as many enemies as possible.

That's all we can do now.

Lin Hong's face showed a hint of worry.

He knew in his heart that although his side had more people and seemed to be stronger, the rebels had already figured out their tactics.

They'll probably be even more careful around Lu Ming.

The powerful figures from various sects should all gather there.

If Lu Ming can't stop it.

Then it's all over.

However, at this point, even if they didn't cooperate with Lu Ming, it seemed the other party was going to fight anyway.

Moreover, and most importantly, even if the imperial army did not participate in the battle, it would only delay the inevitable defeat.

Therefore, he decided to trust Lu Ming this once.

After all, the other party had created many miracles, and even the last time he was saved by the other party was a miracle.

Hopefully, it will be the same this time.

Then, Lin Hong continued, "All units should go back and reorganize their armies, ready to deploy troops at any time."

"As ordered!"

Upon receiving the order, his soldiers retreated.

It's obvious they've gone to gather a large army.

Meanwhile, inside the palace, the Empress sat on her dragon throne, while a palace attendant announced the results of the battle.

The courtiers below were in an uproar.

Especially the experts from the royal family, they knew all too well what an existence capable of suppressing the Dao Child represented for the Great Yu.

Such a person is someone you must win over at any cost.

Once the other party grows up, they can definitely reach the level of a Dao Lord and protect the court for thousands of years.

At this moment, the third ancestor of the royal family stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Marquis Zhige has made such a great contribution, and the royal family should reward him. There are many unmarried daughters of our imperial clan. Why not wait until Marquis Zhige returns and choose one of them to marry?"

The voice sounded.

Everyone understood what the Third Patriarch meant.

They were really anxious and wanted the Empress to grant them a marriage directly.

However, this time, before the Empress could speak, Li Yan stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I think this is inappropriate. Marquis Zhige and his wife have been through thick and thin together and have a deep bond. His repeated silence has already expressed his opinion."

If they insist on bestowing a marriage upon someone, it may not necessarily become a reward.

I think we should bring this up again later.

"The Prime Minister is right. Let's discuss this matter further," the Empress said immediately.

The officials in the hall couldn't help but secretly admire Lu Ming at this moment.

In the entire Great Yu Dynasty, perhaps only Marquis Zhige can refuse the legitimate daughter of the royal family, and even members of the imperial clan have to consider the feelings of the other party.

Then, the Empress said, "There is one more thing. Marquis Zhige is preparing to attack Binghu Prefecture. Lin Hong has already reported to me that he has decided to support Marquis Zhige's decision. What do you all think?"

“With the size of our army and the number of experts in Hanzhou, I’m afraid we won’t be able to support Lord Zhige in this battle,” the Third Ancestor said worriedly.

The Empress nodded, but said, "But given the situation in Hanzhou, we are already doomed to defeat. Even if Marquis Zhige doesn't fight, I'm afraid we won't be able to hold out for long before we have to withdraw from Hanzhou."

Therefore, I have decided to support the Marquis of Zhige's actions.

Please have the Third Ancestor meet them at the junction of Hanzhou and the Central Government, and ensure the safety of Marquis Zhige and the Grand Tutor.

The three ancestors of the Great Yu Dynasty were also Dao Lords.

Although his cultivation level was suppressed, he still had no problem suppressing a Dao Child with his strong combat experience.

"I'm leaving tomorrow!"

The Third Patriarch immediately spoke.

Meanwhile, the ministers around him looked worried.

After all, this battle is indeed dangerous. Both Lin Hong and Lu Ming are now pillars of the Great Yu Dynasty. If they fall, it will be disastrous.

This can be described as adding insult to injury for Dayu.

Most importantly, Hanzhou is the gateway to the north.

If the Cold Continent is breached.

The central nervous system is in danger.

Meanwhile, in a secluded spot in Hanzhou, Tian Shu Daozi glanced at the corpses of Kaiyang Sect disciples on the ground.

A contemptuous smile appeared on his face.

"The Marquis of Zhige of Dayu is indeed quite capable. He actually defeated the Daoist Master of Tianquan and the Daoist Master of Xuanji. Although these two are somewhat useless, they still have some tricks up their sleeves."

"If I can defeat them, it's worth my time to take action."

A calm voice rang out.

Liu Xuan, who was standing to the side, also showed a look of surprise.

Clearly, no one expected Lu Ming to possess such strength.

However, after glancing at Tian Shu Dao Zi to the side...

It turned into a smile.

Regardless, among the younger generation in the Seven Star Domain, no one can compare to Tian Shu Dao Zi.

It's not just because of the opponent's strength, but more importantly...

Tian Shu Dao Zi has already received a promise from the elders of the sect in the Immortal Realm.

We will find a way to get him into a sect in the Immortal Realm for cultivation as soon as possible.

This is already a sure sign of becoming an immortal, in all the years since the establishment of the Tian Shu Dao Sect.

Including Tian Shu Dao Zi, there are only three disciples who can enter the Immortal Realm without ascending to immortality.

It is said that the headquarters of the Tian Shu Sect in the Immortal Realm is extremely powerful, and it is under the command of a force called the Heavenly Palace.

Tian Shu Dao Zi said that the sect had already agreed.

When he goes to the Immortal Realm, he can bring all his wives and concubines with him.

The saying "When one person attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven" perfectly illustrates this point.

Therefore, even if Lu Ming's cultivation level is strong at this time, in Liu Xuan's view, his path is already different from that of Tian Shu Dao Zi.

Just then, a disciple of the Tian Shu Sect spoke up, "Senior brother, shall we go back now?"

"Let's go to Ice Lake Palace!"

After Tian Shu Dao Zi finished speaking, a flying boat appeared beneath his feet, carrying Liu Xuan away into the distance.

At this moment, Lu Ming was unaware of the immense attention his decision had attracted.

And how many more people were drawn into the battlefield?

Now, he instructed Zhang Meng to inform Sun He and others to prepare for the landing operation.

They then entered their own tent.

Since he mentioned attacking Ice Lake Prefecture, he must have his own preparations.

Although they brought only 50,000 troops this time.

However, there are 200,000 naval troops at sea, and these are not ordinary soldiers.

They were all elite disciples selected from various families in the sea.

Each of them is at the Qi Refining stage, above the Foundation of Dao stage.

In addition, with Sun He and Zhang He, two Dharma Aspect masters, and dozens of Refined Gods under their command, if they were to launch a surprise attack from the sea...

This will definitely catch the rebels off guard.

Thinking of this, Lu Ming couldn't help but smirk.

Then, he opened the data panel to see how many points he had earned. If he could exchange them for another Nine Cauldrons, he would no longer be able to set foot in the fourteen coastal states at the Divine Power Realm.

At that time, he will truly have the ability to protect himself.

At this moment, a faint sense of anticipation had already begun to stir within me.

Thank you to Black-faced Dragon King—888 for the generous donation of 100,000 Qidian Coins, making him the Alliance Master of this book. There will be an extra chapter tomorrow. Thank you for your support.

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