The God of Heavens

Chapter 286 The Western Regions Dared Not Venture East
A grand battle ensued, with the Great Qian cavalry emerging victorious and the Huo Luo cavalry suffering a crushing defeat!

The Duke of Tulips has been killed!

"Xiao Si, you're here."

When Shenwei King Yang Tuo saw Lin Yu approaching, he couldn't help but smile slightly and spoke in a calm tone.

Although his tone was casual, every word he uttered seemed to come alive, penetrating everyone's ears and soul.

The overwhelming pressure of a peak martial saint was fully revealed in this single sentence.

Although Yang Tuo was nearly fifty, his face was as handsome as a twenty-year-old. His skin was as smooth as jade, and his eyes were as deep as the sea. Occasionally, a sharp glint would flash in his eyes, like a hawk looking down from above, making people afraid to look directly at him.

As the emperor's uncle, he certainly had the right to address Lin Yu in that way.

Upon seeing this, Lin Yu also stepped forward to pay his respects.

The Divine Might King's eyes were sharp as he looked Lin Yu up and down, his tone tinged with surprise: "It's been several years since we last met. I didn't expect your cultivation to have improved so much. Could it be that you have already broken through to the Martial Saint Realm?"

Upon hearing this, the surrounding guards immediately began to whisper among themselves, their faces filled with shock.

Lin Yu simply smiled faintly and did not offer any explanation. This silence was interpreted by the Divine Might King as an implicit agreement.

Immediately afterward, the Divine Might King's gaze shifted to the Yuan Chen Dragon Guard beside him, his eyes instantly blazing with fervent light: "Could this be the latest flying armor developed by the imperial court? His Majesty has hidden it very well!"

It was easy to tell from his words that he coveted this treasure.

No man could resist the allure of such flying armor, and the Divine Might King was no exception!
"If Your Highness desires it, I have a Xuanhuang Armor here, which can also fly and transform, and is even superior to the Yuanchen Armor. I'll give it to you, Your Highness!" Lin Yu said with a wave of his hand, displaying his wealth and generosity.

"Good, good, good. As expected of His Majesty's son. Rest assured, in this sandy land, take whatever you need. Don't treat yourself like an outsider!"

Yang Tuo said excitedly that as a peak Martial Saint, his strength was not bad, but his only weakness was his lack of mobility.

Now that they have armor that allows them to fly, this is undoubtedly a deadly threat to the enemies of the Fire Kingdom.

Lin Yu was secretly delighted. Once the Divine Might King could no longer live without this armor, the follow-up services would be available, including features like battery life, transformation, and spatial storage—countless modules were waiting for him to unlock!

After cleaning up the battlefield, the group returned to their camp on the sandbar, and it was already sunset.

The main camp of the Divine Might King is called "Divine Might Town". It is a complete military city, with banners flying everywhere, guards every three steps and sentries every five steps, and a solemn atmosphere that soars to the sky.

This military town, garrisoned with 300,000 troops, is the frontline of the Great Qian Dynasty facing the Western Regions. It is so large that it is almost the size of a provincial capital.

As lights illuminate the landscape, countless diamond-shaped fortresses stretch from the town outwards into the desert, resembling a fiery dragon, transforming the desert's edge into a city that never sleeps.

"Let's go. You've traveled a long way from Yujing, you must be tired from your journey. I've prepared a banquet to welcome you and wash away the dust of your journey!"

King Shenwei laughed heartily, grabbed Lin Yu's arm, and spoke in a friendly tone.

As the group walked through the long street, a bright and open space suddenly appeared before them.

A circular palace stands in the center of the oasis, its ground covered with a magnificent carpet, showcasing the charm of the Western Regions.

As you walk through the long corridor, you are greeted by thousands of acres of blue water!
A fountain gushes from a lake surrounded by date palms; the palace is built directly on a desert water source.

Compared to the royal palace in Yujing City, this place is comparable in size to a small imperial palace. However, considering that Yang Tuo has guarded the border for many years, it is not surprising that it has such a scale.

"Let me toast you first." Yang Tuo raised a glass of blood-red wine.

"If you hadn't intervened in time, the Duke of Tulips would have almost escaped."

He tilted his head back and drank it all, then continued, "The imperial court has offered a reward of 100,000 taels of silver for this marquis, in addition to the title of 'First-Class Earl of Xinyong,' 500 servants, eight manors, and 1,000 acres of fertile land. You have made such a great contribution as soon as you arrived at the border; the emperor will surely be overjoyed."

Lin Yu gently swirled the wine in his glass, the amber liquid rippling: "This is thanks to Your Highness's skillful command and the soldiers' valiant efforts; I have only done my humble part."

"Excellent! You won without being arrogant, truly composed." Yang Tuo's eyes showed even greater admiration, and he drank another full cup.

After several rounds of drinks, Yang Tuo's expression grew solemn: "This invasion by Huo Luo is no small matter. Prince Kasi has personally led an advance army of 300,000 and has already reached the strategic pass of Shazhou, vowing to crush my military town."

He looked intently at Lin Yu: "You have come by imperial decree, surely you will not disappoint me?"

Lin Yu smiled confidently and said, "This time I came from Yujing, carrying the Creation Gourd, a supreme treasure of the Creation Dao. This treasure can not only tear through the void and transport a large army without anyone noticing, but it also contains a vast space. Currently, it is filled with the grain and supplies allocated by the imperial court, enough for an army of 100,000 for a year."

"The five hundred Dragon Guards accompanying us are all elite Innate Martial Masters, with several Marrow Refining Grandmasters also present. They wear Yuan Chen Yu Xing Armor, which allows them to soar through the air, and their combat strength is enough to rival a beginner Martial Saint."

Upon hearing this, Yang Tuo's eyes gleamed. He slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly, saying, "Excellent! With such powerful reinforcements, we will surely defeat the Western Region barbarians and wipe out the Huo Luo! If we succeed this time, we will eradicate this great threat to the border and establish an immortal feat!"

It should be understood that the entire Western Regions, with its hundreds of kingdoms and one great holy land, possesses a profound heritage and a wealth of experts, far exceeding the imagination of ordinary people.

Even a peak-level immortal would find it difficult to manage this vast land with the power of the Divine Might King alone.

If it weren't for Yang Tuo's years of painstaking efforts, his befriending of the governors of Chizhou and Shazhou, and the secret assistance of the Martial Saint of the Assassin Alliance, he would probably have already lost his life.

After all, these forces are merely allies, better suited to maintaining the status quo than to advancing. They only want to protect their own small territory; expecting them to risk their lives on the battlefield for the Divine Might King is simply wishful thinking.

Now that Lin Yu and his new forces have arrived, the Divine Might King finally has the power to break the deadlock. He can not only wipe away the humiliation of many years, but also push the battle line back and go straight into the heart of the Western Regions.

After the banquet, Lin Yu returned to the resting place that Yang Tuo had prepared for him.

After passing through the main hall and then through a winding corridor that stretched for three or four miles, we arrived at a small courtyard that was about three or four acres in size.

"Have you met the Queen Consort of the Divine Might King?" Lin Yu suddenly asked.

"The Queen Consort of King Shenwei is indeed a mysterious figure. She manages many of King Shenwei's internal affairs in an orderly manner."

The voice of the Heavenly Dragon Dao Master, the Dragon Maiden, suddenly echoed from the void.
"However, I can still tell that this woman is a crane who has achieved great cultivation and has been reincarnated. I don't know why she became the queen of the Divine Might King."

Dragon Girl Ao Luan appeared, a blood-red rose tucked in her hair, giving her an ethereal and otherworldly air.

"Really? It seems you two had a very pleasant conversation." Lin Yu nodded.

“That’s right, and I even struck a deal with her,” said Dragon Girl Ao Luan.

“I revealed some details to her, and then the Queen Consort of the Divine Might invited us to join forces to refine a few Heavenly Origin Divine Pills.”

"Oh, the Heavenly Origin Divine Pill?" Lin Yu frowned.
"This is the number one elixir in the world. Once ingested, one's physical body will immediately have a mysterious connection with the stars in the sky, opening up the acupoints, cleansing the whole body, making one's body closely connected with heaven and earth, and stepping into the realm of human immortals!"

"That's right. Such elixirs seize the bounty of heaven and earth, making them the envy of ghosts and gods. They are not medicines of the mortal realm."

Dragon Girl Ao Luan nodded and said, "The Heavenly Origin Divine Pill has all the necessary ingredients prepared by the Divine Might King and Queen Consort. Of course, there is one main ingredient, which is the blood of the Evil God."

"Yes, I came to the Western Regions for the Primordial Spirit of the Temple of Essence. This deity is worshipped by hundreds of millions of people in the Western Regions, and its essence is extremely helpful for me to perfect my Great Dao."

Moreover, conquering the Western Regions would be a tremendous achievement for the Great Qian Dynasty. At that time, obtaining the blood of the evil god from the Jingyuan Temple would be merely a side benefit.

Lin Yu paused for a moment, then said, "Since the Divine Might Princess has the Heavenly Origin Divine Pill, she must have a lot of connections with the Supreme Dao. Ask her next time if you can trade the Earthly Origin Divine Pill formula."

My subordinates, who fought alongside me, are now lacking in strength. If they possessed the Earthly Origin Divine Pill, they could be elevated to the Martial Saint realm and better serve me.

“Alright.” The Dragon Girl nodded and said, “I have been cultivating my supernatural powers and accumulating strength recently. I have reached the peak of the fourth tribulation and will soon face the fifth tribulation.”

However, this calamity is extremely dangerous; the slightest carelessness could reduce me to ashes. Even more terrifying is that someone might take advantage of my peril to plunder and seize my very thoughts.

"You want me to protect you and defend you against external demons?" Lin Yu's eyes flickered slightly, and he instantly understood.

Ao Luan nodded: "That's right. Brother Yang is incredibly strong and has been through thick and thin with me. Only by entrusting my life to you can I feel at ease to overcome this tribulation."

She looked at Lin Yu with a firm gaze, her expression full of trust.

"Don't worry." Lin Yu naturally insisted: "You can go through your tribulation at that time. With me protecting you, I will not let any villains take advantage of the situation."

Upon hearing this, Ao Luan smiled slightly: "In that case, we will only wait for Xia Lei to arrive."

For the next month or so, Lin Yu pursued a two-pronged approach: leading the army in a fierce battle against the Huo Luo Kingdom, and studying the Earth Origin Divine Pill formula he had obtained from the Divine Might King's wife.

Using the ability of the Primordial Heavenly Gate and the Primordial Dragon Guard to traverse the void, he dispatched elite troops to launch a surprise attack on the Fire Luo defense line like ghosts.

The Primordial Heavenly Gate opened into the void, and the Primordial Dragon Guards descended like divine soldiers from the heavens.

For the past month, Lin Yu has been deploying this elite force across the Western Regions, keeping the Huoluo Kingdom constantly on the run.

Even if the enemy sends out martial saint experts to besiege him, Yuanshi Tianmen can cover a hundred miles in a flash, leaving the enemy unable to even touch the hem of his clothes. Sometimes, when Lin Yu takes action personally, any martial saint from the Western Regions who encounters him will face certain death.

The Huo Luo army was forced to retreat across the board, and no enemy could be seen within a thousand miles of the border.

"Hahaha! Fighting alongside the Prince is exhilarating!" a Dragon Guard exclaimed excitedly in the military camp. "Now, those barbarians in the Western Regions will probably have nightmares whenever they hear the Prince's name!"

Another armored soldier nodded in agreement: "Our army doesn't need supplies or provisions; we can move like the wind. Even a powerful figure like the King of Huoluo would lose sleep over this, wouldn't he?"

Indeed, since ancient times, military strategists have placed the greatest importance on supply lines.

Once supplies and provisions are cut off, even the strongest army will become isolated.

Even powerful beings like ghost immortals, martial saints, and human immortals cannot escape the need for survival.

When a large army goes to war, the logistics personnel often need to be ten times the number of combat troops. The supply of food, firewood, equipment, medicine and other materials is crucial to the outcome of the battle.

Therefore, cutting off the enemy's supply lines has always been a treacherous tactic in warfare. Even an elite force composed entirely of martial saints would lose its fighting strength due to hunger and cold if it were cut off from supplies for a long time.

Lin Yu's surprise force, thanks to the vast space hidden inside the Creation Gourd, completely freed itself from logistical constraints.

Amidst the chaos of war, the situation quickly reversed. In just thirty days, the Kingdom of Huoluo retreated a thousand miles, and the kingdoms of the Western Regions were all terrified, no longer daring to easily invade their borders.

(End of this chapter)