Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 697 Dragon and Elephant Suppress Heaven and Earth, Bashe Devours Eternity

The Dragon and Elephant that Suppress Prison!

Its dragon-elephant body, seemingly supporting the sky, could shatter the earth's barriers and suppress the evil spirits of the nine netherworlds with every step it took.

Every hair on this colossal elephant was wrapped in a solid, dark bronze chain that served as a prisoner's bondage.

The dragon and elephant symbolize the power to suppress heaven and earth!
Besides the dragon and elephant, there is also the Bashe snake coiled around.

The Bashe (a mythical snake) swallows the will of Heaven!
An ancient, greedy, and all-encompassing aura of devouring permeated the depths of the Ruins.

Like a serpent coiled in the abyss, its massive mouth slightly open, it devours the blood energy, malevolent energy, fire-elemental spiritual power, and even spatial fragments that permeate the void after the great battle, nourishing itself in return.

The demonic energy bead hovered and spun in front of him, drawn and refined by the power of the Bashe. The subtle, violent demonic nature remaining on it was erased, leaving only pure essence that could be used for body tempering or alchemy. Its light became increasingly restrained and pure.

The intents of Shattering Void and Returning to Nothingness intertwined, and the domineering and unparalleled power and intent were slowly merging and settling, condensing into a sense of profound heaviness and destruction that returned to simplicity, imprinted deep within the foundation of his martial arts supernatural powers.

Under the harmonization of the power of the Sea Suppressor, the Qi and Blood True Essence within Zhang Yuan's body became more condensed and profound, as if it had undergone the tempering of the tides.

With each breath, a powerful undercurrent seemed to surge silently within the sealed room.

Although he did not directly break through to a higher realm, the feeling of being one with heaven and man and controlling a region became increasingly profound.

Especially the understanding of the concept of "force".

The immense power of the dragon and elephant, the vast power of the sea, the swallowing power of the serpent, the destructive power of the shattering void, and the suppressing power of the returning void—the true meanings of all these forces constantly collide and merge, allowing his physical body and martial arts realm to reach a new height.

Even he himself dared not imagine where this physical power would ultimately lead.

The Great Sage of Antiquity, a legendary demon god who could support the heavens and stomp the earth?
The Nirvana Fire Phoenix in the corner trembled. What it sensed was not killing intent, but the terrifying power emanating from its master, a power so immense that it could cause the heavens and earth to collapse and the Great Dao to return to chaos.

This is not a level of authority it can bear.

The void seemed to have been shattered at this moment.

……

After calming his mind, Zhang Yuan had a thought, and the ancient "Spring Mountain Picture" unfolded from the cave space.

As the light and shadow shift, a secluded and cozy courtyard is formed, isolated from the world.

With its flowing streams and fragrant tea, this is a unique haven within the painting.

A bright figure rushed into Zhang Yuan's arms with surprise; it was Zhao Yu, her pretty face slightly flushed.

"Zhang Yuan!"

Zhao Yu's voice was filled with joy and coquettishness.

After Zhang Yuan led his fleet out to the East China Sea, Zhao Yu rarely met with him alone in the Spring Mountain Cave.

Young men and women sometimes think about this.

Zhang Yuan laughed heartily, reached out and put his arm around Zhao Yu's waist, his warm hand unconsciously covering...

In the small courtyard, beside the long table.

Slightly out of breath, with a blush still on her face, Zhao Yu began to recount the important matters, her jade-like fingers unfolding several scrolls on the small table: "The trade routes of the Nine Rivers Alliance are going smoothly, and a new batch of supplies from Yu Yuan Trading Company has arrived at the front line of the Eastern Border Camp, and has been personally received by Marquis Pingyun."

"Liang Yuanyu's supply channels are exceptionally smooth under the operation of the Heavenly Gang Guards, and there will be no shortage of spirit stones, pills, and precious materials needed for the training."

She looked up at Zhang Yuan with a smug look in her eyes, her shrewdness gleaming indescribably.

"Furthermore," Zhao Yu continued, "that batch of Deep Sea Fire Spirit Pearls, diamond ore, and rare treasures sent from the East Sea to the Imperial City is already generating buzz, and their value could increase more than fivefold!" "And also," Zhao Yu said, counting on his fingers, "I contacted Sixth Brother of the Azure Sky Domain in your name. The 'Hundred Refinements Sect,' a major weapon-refining sect behind him, is extremely interested in the design blueprints of the new 'Overturning Sea Ship' from Yongtian Continent and has already sent an elite team of craftsmen to Qin in secret."

"Once the Ministry of Works' 'Nirvana Forging Soul Fire' project succeeds, combined with their technology, the forging of divine weapons in our Great Qin will take a leap forward."

Not long after Huang Laoliu returned to Qingtian Domain, he sent a letter to Zhang Yuan.

However, since Zhang Yuanren was not in the capital, Zhao Yu handled all matters, big and small, at the Qingyang Marquis's residence.

As Zhang Yuan listened, he gazed tenderly at her confident demeanor as she spoke eloquently, while his fingers restlessly slipped under the hem of her outer garment, gently caressing her smooth, firm waist.

Zhao Yu's voice faltered, and two blushes instantly rose on her pretty face. She glared at him, embarrassed and annoyed, and slapped his hand away: "We're talking about serious matters!"

Zhang Yuan chuckled softly, withdrawing his mischievous hand, but his eyes remained fixed on her: "Alright, Yu Ruo, continue."

He put his arm around her slender waist and let her lean on his shoulder.

Zhao Yu, slightly out of breath, forced himself to remain calm and continued seriously, "Regarding the next step in the army's training, especially the coordination of battle formations, I've come up with an idea."

Compared to Zhang Yuan's understanding of battle formations, Zhao Yu is truly talented in the art of battle formations.

Combining the advantages of 'Demon Eye Night Vision Technique', the fusion of Sword Prison with Fire Element, and the newly added demon race war beast factor, she quickly drafted a "Guide to the Adaptation of the Strangulation Formation".

"The core strategy is to use the Stegosaurus to suppress and cut through the field of vision at high speed, the Demon Eye to command and guide the new army's 'Rock Formation' to stabilize the defense and support concentrated fire, and the Black Dragon Group to cooperate with the modified beasts to carry out underwater harassment and blockade."

"I believe that the fleet's next goal, in addition to searching for sunken islands, should be to advance into deeper and more strategically significant resource points, while also increasing the intensity of patrols."

"The news of our triumph in the East China Sea should be transformed into a deterrent force. At present, envoys from the three states of Wei, Zhao and Qi are frequently traveling back and forth, and their navies are also making unusual moves."

“Every time you conquer a dangerous place in the East China Sea, you are hanging a sharp sword over their heads! Only by deterring the villains can we ensure that our rear is safe.”

Looking up at Zhang Yuan, Zhao Yu's eyes were filled with tenderness.

That little soldier from back then has grown into such a towering figure.

Throughout their journey, Zhang Yuan has given her the strongest sense of security.

Now, this feeling is like the Great Wall stretching across the sky.

However…” Zhao Yu frowned slightly, lowering her voice, “Qi’s recent actions are somewhat intriguing. Their prince, Jiang Zhengcheng, has once again personally submitted a letter to His Majesty, requesting to marry our Qin princess…”

"Although the Ministry of Rites is obstructing and delaying, I am worried that the Emperor Qi must have other plans, and I fear that something may happen in the eastern border."

Emperor Qi, Jiang Yuanliang, was Jiang Zhengcheng's uncle.

If Jiang Zhengcheng hadn't hidden in the Qin capital, he probably would have lost his life long ago.

If he were to actually marry the princess, turmoil in the State of Qi would be inevitable.

Zhang Yuan listened intently to Zhao Yu's clear and logical analysis.

He gripped the jade slip containing the battle formation tightly, nodding in approval: "My Yu Ruo is meticulous, and the essence of this formation is excellent. I will later order Yu Wanjun to revise and implement it in conjunction with actual combat exercises."

"I'm at ease with you and Yuyuan Trading Company handling the material allocation."

"As for the State of Qi..." he sneered, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, "They're just clowns. Let them play their games a few more times. The overall situation in the East China Sea is more important."

He lowered his head and kissed Zhao Yu's smooth forehead: "You've worked hard. Once the situation in the East China Sea has stabilized, I will return to the capital to see you."

Zhao Yu's eyes were full of light. Her fingers gently pressed against Zhang Yuan's chest, but she couldn't resist the intensity in his eyes, so she could only gently lean down...

(End of this chapter)