Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 331 A Proclamation to the People of Liang: War, War, War
In the formation.

As soon as Zhuang Xianrong entered, flames attacked, but they were quickly dispersed by the gale-force winds emanating from Zhuang Xianrong's body.

"It's turned into a sea of ​​fire!"

call out!
Zhuang Xianrong transformed into a streak of light and moved forward through the sea of ​​fire, but he stopped after three hours. With his strength, he could not withstand going any further.

"The Li Fire has started to revive! What's happening here?"

Zhuang Xianrong's expression was very unpleasant. Although Lin Chen was ranked first on the Hidden Dragon List and was comparable to a seventh-grade martial artist, he was not qualified to face Li Huo at all. The reason why the Duke agreed to let Lin Chen in was because he knew that Lin Chen's strength would not cause any problems.

To put it bluntly, Lin Chen couldn't even get close to the lava river, let alone awaken the Li Huo below the abyss.

But right now, the magma in the river has surged and formed a sea of ​​fire. This is a sign that the Fire of Departure is awakening. He really can't understand how Lin Chen could have disturbed the Fire of Departure and caused it to awaken.

Unless Lin Chen jumps into the abyss!

If Lin Chen were truly foolish enough to jump into the abyss, he wouldn't have been able to cultivate to the seventh rank and become number one on the Heavenly Ranking.

……

Three hours later, Zhuang Xianrong emerged from the crack.

"how?"

When Fang Funan saw Zhuang Xianrong return alone, his face turned somewhat grim, but a glimmer of hope still lingered in his eyes.

"My lord, the place is engulfed in flames, and there is no sign of anyone. The Li Huo must have awakened. I'm afraid Lin Chen is in grave danger."

Although no one wanted to accept this result, Zhuang Xianrong still truthfully stated his judgment.

Even he, a second-grade martial artist, couldn't withstand the flames, let alone Lin Chen.

"I must go down there myself."

Fang Funan trembled, and several men beside him quickly said, "Duke, you mustn't!"

"My lord, the Fire Spirit wouldn't awaken for no reason. Have you considered that there might be a conspiracy involved? If you go down now, what if something changes at the border?"

Zhuang Xianrong's words brought a glint to Fang Funan's eyes: "You mean to say that this matter is related to the three islands in the Spratly Islands?"

"The formation has two entrances. I don't believe Lin Chen can awaken the Li Huo. The problem is most likely on the three islands in the Nansha Islands."

Hearing Zhuang Xianrong's analysis, Fang Funan also calmed down: "The three islands in the Spratly Islands don't have the guts, and if Li Huo awakens, the three islands in the Spratly Islands will suffer the same fate... But if the South Koreans are involved, things might be different."

“If the Han Kingdom is involved, then you, sir, cannot go down there. The military camp needs you to be in charge.”

The morale of a military camp with the Duke in charge is completely different from that of a military camp without the Duke in charge. Without the Duke in charge, the military camp lacks a backbone.

Fang Funan's expression kept changing. Lin Chen's fate inside was unknown, but the thought of Han Guo's involvement and the southern border of Daliang...

"I know, but I'm just going down for a walk. There won't be any major problems. You all shouldn't try to stop me. Xianrong, you go back to the camp now and keep an eye on everything that's happening on the three islands in the Spratly Islands."

Fang Funan's expression was resolute, and he finally decided to go down there in person. Zhuang Xianrong saw the Duke's expression and knew that he could not persuade the Duke.

……

……

The three islands of the Spratly Islands.

Four elderly men stood in front of a jade tablet, three of whom had very unpleasant expressions.

"Lord Qi, you were sure this matter was foolproof, so why is it out of control inside now?"

“Three island lords, please do not be anxious. This is just a sign that Li Huo is about to awaken. If anyone should be anxious, it is me, since four warriors from my Han Kingdom are still inside and have not been able to come out.”

Upon hearing this, the three island lords of the three islands in the Spratly Islands inwardly curled their lips. One sixth-rank martial artist and three seventh-rank martial artists were nothing to Han Kingdom. Qi Tai would not take them seriously at all. In fact, Han Kingdom probably did not expect these four people to come back alive.

"Lord Qi, don't forget, you promised that after the Li Huo awakens, it will only spread towards the border of Liang Kingdom, and not towards our three islands in the Nansha Islands." Qi Tai stroked his beard and smiled, "Don't the two island lords trust our country? Even if the worst-case scenario occurs, our Grand Preceptor has already promised to select a piece of land in Han Kingdom for you island lords to bring your people to live there. And after we destroy Liang Kingdom, the three of you will be in charge of governing it. Compared to the small three islands in the Nansha Islands, can't the vast Liang Kingdom satisfy the island lords?"

The three island lords exchanged glances. The reason they cooperated with Han Kingdom was because Han Kingdom's Grand Tutor had made this promise.

In their view, Liang was no match for Han, and Zheng had also joined forces with Han. They were helping Han to disrupt southern Liang, and once Han destroyed Liang, the entire territory of Liang would belong to them.

Even though the fire destroyed several roads in the southern part of Liang, leaving scorched earth uninhabitable, the remaining territory was still hundreds of times larger than the three islands in the Spratly Islands.

"That's better."

Upon hearing this, Qi Tai knew that the two island lords had softened their stance, and he smiled slightly: "Just in case, the three of you can arrange for some relatives to go to Han Kingdom first. Han Kingdom will arrange for martial artists to escort them along the way."

There's no turning back now that we've boarded the ship to the three islands in the Spratly Islands. Even if he were to suggest disregarding the safety of the three islands and letting the fire rage, would the three island lords really allow it?
The phrase "just in case" was merely a way to save face for the three island owners, preventing them from revealing the truth.

After the three island lords left, Qi Tai looked at the gap under the jade tablet and felt the surging heat waves inside. The smile on his face disappeared.

According to the Grand Preceptor's plan, it was impossible for all four of them, including Zang Qing, to die inside; at least Zang Qing would be able to return and report the news.

What happened inside?
Or did the Imperial Advisor underestimate the power of the Awakening of the Blazing Fire?

Hopefully it's the latter.

……

……

The next day.

Pingyao City in the Northern Frontier of Daliang

The Zhenbei Army, having just wiped out the demon race, is methodically setting up camp.

Suddenly, smoke rose from the top of the city wall.

"Enemy attack!"

"Enemy attack!"

The next moment, the drums of the military camp sounded, and all the soldiers assembled immediately.

The Han Kingdom's army of 100,000 marched south to attack the city.

Xiao Yaojin stood beside his father, holding a long spear, coldly watching the dark, advancing army on the distant icy horizon.

Zhenbei is not only a place to suppress demons, but also the Han Kingdom.

……

Lingxiao City.

Thousands of ships appeared in the waters outside Lingxiao City.

Thousands of ships flew different flags, each flag bearing the totem of a monster.

In the state of Zheng, the powerful and nobles colluded with the demon race.

Fifty thousand warriors with demonic beast bloodlines marched from the sea towards Lingxiao City.

……

In Daliang, just a few days later, the third twelve-ring bell tolled throughout the country.

An hour after the bells rang, all the people of Great Liang received an edict issued by His Majesty: "A Proclamation to the People of the Nation."

The national war has officially begun.

(End of this chapter)