Daqin Zhentiansi

Deep within the earth's veins.

There is no light.

There was only endless darkness and a suffocating sense of oppression.

Under Zhang Yuan's control, the Chaotic Star Source Power transformed into a layer of hazy light membrane, enveloping the fifty people within it.

The light membrane, like a giant bubble, slowly sinks and travels through the rock strata.

The surrounding rocks were assimilated into fluid by the chaotic star source force, allowing them to pass through freely.

"General, this ley line..." The captain of the formation-breaking team was shocked as he looked at the rock formations rushing past on both sides.

He had heard about the dangers of ley lines while he was in the military.

Even a Saint Realm cultivator could be swallowed by the earth fire if they were not careful.

The light film that Zhang Yuan can control is as stable as Mount Tai.

Those magnetic storms, powerful enough to tear steel apart, dissipate automatically upon impacting the light membrane.

The fiery flames that could burn gold and melt stone were like gentle streams in front of the light membrane.

"It's nothing," Zhang Yuan said calmly. "The power of the Chaotic Star Source surpasses the Five Elements."

"These ley line energies evolved from chaos. I'm just having them 'recognize a master' to me."

His tone was nonchalant, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

But the way the members of the Breaking Formation looked at him was no longer just awe, but fanaticism.

Just how powerful was this acting general?

Zhang Yuan even had the leisure to observe the direction of the earth's veins and silently record them in his mind.

“The ley line nodes here are very interesting,” he suddenly said. “Look, about three miles ahead, the magnetic field suddenly becomes denser. That means a branch vein is merging into the main vein.”

"If we bury a Flame Burst Talisman here, its power can be amplified tenfold by harnessing the power of the earth's veins after it is detonated."

The captain of the formation broke through the enemy lines, his eyes lighting up: "General, you mean..."

"It's better to be prepared." Zhang Yuan smiled. "This time we're delivering supplies to the city, next time it might be a funeral procession."

His fingers traced across the void, his divine sense firmly memorizing the coordinates of this ley line node.

This is Zhang Yuan.

Take one step, but think ten steps ahead.

Every action lays the groundwork for the next battle.

Half an hour later.

A faint light appeared ahead.

Those are starlight lights from the underground workshop of the planetarium.

"We've arrived." Zhang Yuan retracted the light membrane.

Fifty people landed steadily on the stone platform.

Zhang Yuan patted his sleeves, revealing that the Myriad Beasts Divine Armor was spotless.

His complexion was normal, his breathing was steady, and even his breathing was not disordered.

The members of the team breaking through the formation looked at each other in bewilderment.

The general led fifty men through the earth's veins without even breaking a sweat.
"Team C, come out," Zhang Yuan said into the darkness.

As soon as he finished speaking, several figures emerged from the darkness.

It was the scout from Team C.

Leading the group was the commander of Team C, a seemingly ordinary man who could be easily lost in a crowd.

He saw that Zhang Yuan was unharmed and in high spirits, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

"General, Venerable Xingheng has been waiting for you for a long time. The Star Array Diagram channel has been opened, and supplies can be sent directly to the Star Torch Core Workshop."

"Lead the way." Zhang Yuan nodded.

"The supplies are here!" The members of the formation-breaking team took out their storage artifacts.

Three hundred cubic meters of refined copper from the fire, and the cores of five thousand demon-slaying crossbows—not a single one was missing.

The leader of Team C took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart.

This batch of supplies is enough to change the fate of Tianyuan City.

The general, however, managed to escape despite being heavily surrounded by the demon army.

How many people in the entire prehistoric world possess such courage and skill?
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The Observatory, the underground core workshop.

The thick star barrier isolates the workshop from the outside world, where the light of the star torches shines brightest, yet also dims the most.

Venerable Xingheng stood in the center of the workshop, his hair white and his face withered.

His aura was even weaker than it had been a month ago; he had burned too much of his own essence to keep the Star Torch burning. Behind him were dozens of artisans and array masters who worked day and night.

Their eyes were full of exhaustion, but no one stopped working.

Because once it stops, the star torches will go out, and hundreds of thousands of mortals in Tianyuan City will become food for demons.

“Your Excellency.” A disciple hurried over, “The supplies outside the city… have arrived.”

Xingheng turned around abruptly, his withered hands trembling slightly.

"Delivered? Fiery Refined Copper? The core of the Demon-Slaying Crossbow?"

Yes. Not a single one is missing.

Xingheng's eyes instantly reddened.

He had waited for this day for far too long.

"Quickly! Open the passage!"

The star array slowly lit up.

Zhang Yuan led the formation-breaking team out from the light of the formation diagram.

The Myriad Beasts Divine Armor is ancient and heavy, its aura restrained yet faintly carrying the oppressive power of primordial beasts.

His complexion was ruddy, his eyes were piercing, and every step he took was steady and powerful.

It doesn't look like it's just been through a major battle.
How could it possibly have come from beneath the noses of a million demons, crossing the earth's veins?

Xingheng stared wide-eyed, looking Zhang Yuan up and down several times.

"Zhang Yuan...are you...alright?"

"It's nothing." Zhang Yuan cupped his hands slightly. "A mere ley line is nothing to worry about. Venerable One, please take a look at the supplies first."

He raised his hand, signaling the team members to open all their storage artifacts.

"Splash—"

The fiery copper ingot poured out, and the crimson fire elemental power instantly filled the entire workshop, the scorching heat dispelling the chill of the past few months.

Immediately afterwards, the core components of five thousand Demon-Slaying Crossbows were neatly stacked on the ground.

The cold, hard luster is reflected in the eyes of every craftsman.

Inside the workshop, there was an initial deathly silence.

Then, a deafening cheer erupted!
"The supplies have arrived!"

"Star Torch is saved!"

"Tianyuan City...is saved!"

The craftsmen were moved to tears.

They rushed forward, caressing the refined copper from the fire as if it were the most precious treasure.

Xingheng walked shakily to Zhang Yuan and bowed deeply.

"Zhang Yuan, I... on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of people of Tianyuan City, thank you, General!"

Zhang Yuan quickly helped him up.

"Your Excellency need not be so polite. This is General Ba Yue's entrustment, and also my promise."

"Tianyuan City must not be destroyed."

He paused, his voice low.

Xingheng nodded.

They came together from a million years in the future, and he truly wanted to protect Tianyuan City.

Even if it's just within this incomplete illusion.

"With these supplies, Star Torch can last at least another three months!" He pointed to the Fire Refined Copper. "This Fire Refined Copper is of extremely high quality and is sufficient to repair the energy hub of Star Torch's core!"

"And those Demon-Slaying Crossbow cores can arm the remaining soldiers in the city, giving them the strength to fight!"

Zhang Yuan nodded: "I have obtained the Demon-Purifying and Heart-Cleansing Lotus, but I still need a few auxiliary ingredients. Once I find them, I can start refining the pills."

He looked out of the workshop and, through the light of the starlight, could vaguely see the ruins of the city.

"Before his death, General Ba Yue entrusted the Han Yue Army to me. Three hundred thousand soldiers gave their lives to me. Millions of people in Tianyuan City placed their hopes on me."

"I can't let them down."

He turned his gaze back to Xingheng.

“Your Excellency, there is one more thing I need to do.”

"what's up?"

"Go find Venerable Qing Shuang." (End of Chapter)