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Chapter 139 Empress: Granted the title of General of Valor and Commander-in-Chief of the Divine Weapon Path...

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As several disciples of the Corpse Yin Sect fell one after another, the corpse demons below also lost control, like headless flies.

Meanwhile, Shen Bin led the united soldiers and martial artists of Guhe County, along with some disciples of Qingyang Temple, to jointly wipe out the group of Corpse Yin Sect demons.

Shen Xian also swung his sword to parry, his martial arts technique powered by true essence. Instantly, like harvesting withered grass, a large number of corpse demons fell to the ground and could not get up.

That is, in about fifteen minutes.

The entire battlefield was cleared away.

The corpse demons that the Corpse Demon Sect used to besiege Crane Mountain were completely wiped out.

Xue Zhihua searched through the various Sumeru bags that had fallen from the bodies of the Corpse Yin Sect Dao Embryo Realm and Danxia Realm experts, trying to find something useful.

Shen Xian and Daoist He Shou came to Shen Bin together.

Shen Bin looked at his son with complicated emotions. The scene of him slashing and splitting the Dao Embryo with his sword had also caught Shen Bin's eye, leaving him extremely shocked.

Shen Xian looked intently at Crane Guardian Daoist beside him and said, "Teacher, after this crushing defeat, the Corpse Yin Sect will surely send out even more powerful experts to oversee the battle."

If even immortals at the Dao Embryo Realm are starting to suffer defeats, then the Corpse Yin Sect's next deployment should consist of forces at the fifth or even sixth realm.

Although Crane Guardian's expression was solemn, his tone was not fearful. He said, "When soldiers come, we will block them; when water comes, we will dam it."

Shen Xian said in a deep voice, "I just discovered that the Dao Embryo Golden Blood of the Corpse Yin Sect members can slightly relieve the corpse poison on the corpse demon below. If we can kill a few more Dao Embryo Realm members of the Corpse Yin Sect, then this calamity of the corpse demon will be completely resolved."

Upon hearing this, Daoist He Shou recalled the scene of the young man crushing the Dao Embryo and then splitting it with his sword. For a moment, he was at a loss for words.

Shen Xian arrived at the mountain stronghold. At this moment, he needed to condense his true essence into true qi. This incident with the Corpse Yin Sect would undoubtedly allow his martial arts cultivation to rise steadily.

In the future, even if we reach the capital, we will have military protection.

At this moment, before anyone knew it, the sky outside had completely darkened.

Meanwhile, the troops in Guhe County began burying the corpses and cleaning up the battlefield.

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About 30 kilometers away from Heshan, bursts of laughter and conversation came from a white tent.

They were clearly disciples of the Corpse Yin Sect, gathered together, discussing something.

Meanwhile, Ying Wuming, a disciple of the Heavenly Punishment Sect, sat to the side, holding a jade slip in his palm and reading the intelligence from the capital city. His eyes, beneath his thick eyebrows, occasionally showed a thoughtful expression.

Secretly, the Great Jing Dynasty had already begun mobilizing its guards.

Nie Huai, a disciple of the Yellow Springs Sect, was feeding the black crow on his shoulder while listening to the discussion of the Corpse Yin Sect members, his fair face showing a hint of amusement.

The Holy Maiden of the Youluo Sect remained expressionless, her gaze occasionally drifting to the map hanging on the tent screen, lost in thought.

Just then, a disciple of the Corpse Yin Sect came to the main tent with an anxious expression and said, "Hall Master Shen, the communication between Altar Master Hu and Altar Master Wei via the Thousand Machine Compass has been lost."

Upon hearing this, Shen Cong's face turned ashen, his brows furrowed, and he asked with surprise and uncertainty, "What exactly happened?"

Could something have happened? But it's impossible for both of their Thousand Machine Compasses to be interrupted at the same time.

"Don't make wild guesses, send someone to check it out," said Pang Shuxun, the hall master, as he put down his wine cup.

Shen Cong nodded slightly.

He was about to order his men to investigate the situation in Heshan.

At this moment, a green-robed Taoist from the Corpse Yin Sect rushed in from outside the tent. He was a scout sent out by the Corpse Yin Sect and was a branch leader of the Danxia Realm.

"Master, something terrible has happened!" The incense master's voice was filled with panic as he entered the military tent.

Shen Cong's gaze darkened, and he asked, "How's the situation in Heshan?"

The sect leader hurriedly said, "Master, in the direction of Heshan, almost all of my sect's disciples have been wiped out!"

Upon hearing this, the high-ranking members of the Corpse Yin Sect, who had been drinking in the tent, were in an uproar.

completely annihilated?

Could it be that the three religions have sent powerful figures to provide assistance?
"How is this possible? Two Dao Embryo Realm cultivators, several Danxia Realm cultivators, and five thousand corpse demons—how could they all be wiped out?" one of the outer sect Dao Embryo Realm altar masters, surnamed Wu, exclaimed urgently.

Shen Cong frowned and asked, "Could it be that two Divine Illumination Realm experts have arrived? No, at this speed, could they be at the sixth realm?"

There are only two possible explanations.

The incense master who brought the news had a bitter smile on his face and cupped his hands, saying, "This subordinate really did not know. When this subordinate checked, the battle had already ended, and all the members of my Corpse Yin Sect had perished."

At this moment, Nie Huai, a disciple of the Yellow Springs Sect who was grooming the black crow's feathers, raised his head, and a sharp glint flashed in his slightly sinister eyes.

Have the Dao Embryo Realm cultivators begun to perish?
Things seem to be getting interesting.

This disciple of the Yellow Springs Sect, also at the Dao Embryo Realm, was somewhat moved, but more than anything, he became interested.

Tang Huiyu, the Holy Maiden of the Youluo Divine Sect, also showed a hint of surprise on her serene and gentle face.

Both Dao Embryo Realm cultivators from the Corpse Yin Sect perished at Crane Mountain.
Could it be that the imperial court has dispatched the Fifth or Sixth Border Region?
Shen Cong's face turned solemn, clearly realizing that most of the people from the three sects were already in Heshan. He then looked at Pang Shuxun beside him and said in a deep voice, "If it is the Divine Illumination Realm, we should deal with it together."

Both of them were at the Divine Illumination Realm, and they lacked confidence when facing disciples of the three religions at the Divine Illumination Realm, or even those at the Void Realm.

However, Protector Qin, who was at the Void Realm, was not here. It seemed that the Corpse Yin Sect's arrangements had been discovered by the Shangqing Sect, so he had to hand over command to his two hall masters and go to Linchuan County with Protector Yu to reinforce the restrictions.

"The army is setting off! The entire force is heading towards Heshan!"

Shen Cong had a plan in mind, so he didn't delay and gave orders to the Corpse Yin Sect demons around him.

For a time, the Corpse Yin Sect stopped dividing its forces and instead mobilized all its corpse demons, heading towards Crane Mountain. Even though, in reality, the limited terrain was simply insufficient for the 30,000 corpse demons to operate effectively.

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Divine Capital, Qianyuan Hall
The atmosphere in the hall was solemn, and the palace maids and eunuchs dared not utter a sound.

The Empress and the Imperial Advisor Murong Yue were standing in front of a round bronze mirror as tall as a person. At this moment, the bronze mirror was clear and bright, with ripples spreading out in circles.

The situation of Heshan was clearly reflected on the mirror.

Or rather, from the moment the few Dao Embryo Realm and Danxia Realm Corpse Yin Sect demons began to make their moves, the Empress and the Imperial Preceptor Murong Yue and others were already watching the battle.

"How far can this Mountain and River Mirror transmit data? What is its illumination range?" Beneath the Empress's delicate eyebrows, her phoenix eyes gleamed with curiosity.

Murong Yue said softly, "The Imperial Observatory Director said that it can transmit data to any place with mountains and rivers, but the range of illumination depends on the grade of the mirror. The current Mountain and River Mirror is only experimental."

Previously, several powerful figures from the Shangqing Sect had gone to Anzhou ahead of time, carrying with them a treasure refined by the Imperial Observatory, which they buried on a mountain peak. Once subjected to a large fluctuation of spiritual energy, the magic mirror would illuminate the entire mountain range.

The original intention was to investigate what conspiracies the Corpse Yin Cult might be plotting.

The Empress nodded, her majestic gaze falling on Heshan's reflection in the mirror. Her tone was filled with emotion as she said, "Mr. Shen, I never imagined you would be so talented in martial arts, slaying two Dao Embryo Realm demons with a single strike!"

By the end, the woman's voice was filled with excitement and exhilaration.

Mr. Shen is truly a man of both literary and martial talents, an unparalleled national hero!

Not the kind of strategist who stands idly by and only talks the talk.

"Junior brother is probably going to break through to the Grandmaster realm this time." A thoughtful look appeared on Murong Yue's fair face, her pink lips parted slightly, and she also took in the young man's heroic figure from just now.

Although it was merely a battle between the lower levels of the Immortal Path, it still made Murong Yue dare not underestimate it.

Shen Xian first killed a Dao Embryo Realm cultivator, borrowing her divine sense jade slip in the process, but the second time he relied more on his own offensive abilities.

Of course, the help from that fellow Daoist Taiqing was also indispensable.

However, the fact that he was able to condense a complete Grandmaster's will in battle and then twice leapfrog to kill two Dao Embryo Realm cultivators shows that he has extraordinary combat talent.

"Our dynasty values ​​producing both generals and prime ministers. Mr. Shen is so accomplished in both literature and martial arts, capable of leading an army on horseback and bringing peace to the people on foot. He is exactly the kind of talent our dynasty desperately needs!" Empress Yongli said in a clear voice, her eyes revealing her delight at his talent.

He is not only a talent that the dynasty desperately needs, but also a minister who can assist her!
In fact, Shen Xian was the first patriot to choose to serve the Empress Dowager because of his political beliefs.

Among the officials, most regarded the Empress Dowager as the matriarch of the Li Jing clan.

Although, in fact, the diva does not look old.

Murong Yue also praised, "Deploying troops at Heshan and Guhe is just right to stop the advance of the demonic forces and buy time for the imperial court to send troops to their aid."

All of this was based on Shen Xian's previous proposals, demonstrating that his strategic thinking was equally sound.

It is truly astonishing that a boy not yet twenty years old possesses such talent.

Gu Nanzhu's eyebrows furrowed, her bright eyes darting about, her mind unsettled.

This Scholar Shen is indeed a man of genuine talent and learning, and he is not the kind of advisor who only talks the talk while letting others fight on the front lines.

It seems the diva has truly met a sage this time...

Over the years, the Empress has been eager to find talented people, and many self-proclaimed talents have come to seek official positions. As time went on, Gu Nanzhu, an observer with a clearer perspective, naturally began to view these "opportunists" with prejudice.

While reporting on matters and not leaving for the time being, King Zhao Yang Youxing couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.

Although I know the possibility is extremely slim, but...

"King Zhao." Just as King Zhao Yang Youxing was in a state of confusion, the Empress Dowager parted her lips and suddenly said, "The provisions for this army's expedition must be prepared. Remember, an army cannot move without provisions!"

"Your Majesty, rest assured, your nephew has long been prepared for this." Prince Zhao, Yang Youxing, bowed and said with a resolute expression, "Your Majesty, your nephew is willing to lead the troops of the Guard Bureau to wipe out the demonic forces for Your Majesty."

The Empress's two nephews—Yan Prince Yang Siwei and Wei Prince Yang Sizhao—were both accomplished in both literature and martial arts, and were known throughout the land as the Empress's right-hand men. Zhao Prince Yang Youxing, however, never took this seriously and always wanted to prove himself.

"You are not usually good at troop deployment. The position of the General Commander of the Divine Weapon Path is related to the deployment of troops and generals. I have other candidates in mind." The Empress's beautiful face first showed a thoughtful expression, and then she said, her voice clear and cold, but very firm.

Upon hearing this, King Zhao Yang Youxing felt a surge of disappointment, but knowing the Empress's temperament, he didn't say anything more.

But what he said next made King Zhao Yang Youxing's heart tighten, and then he was consumed by jealousy.

The Empress said softly, "Nan Zhu, draft an imperial decree: Shen Xian, the scholar of Zhaowen Hall, the pacification commissioner of Zhuque Division, and the envoy of Hebei Circuit, has rendered meritorious service in dealing with the demonic sorcerers. He shall be promoted to the rank of General Zhuangwu, the commander-in-chief of the army guarding the Divine Weapon Path, and supervise the left and right gate guards. He shall join forces with the troops of the military governor of Weibo to suppress the demonic sorcerers of the Corpse Yin Sect."

Previously, Shen Xian's military rank was that of a fifth-rank cavalry general. Now, due to his successive killing of two fourth-realm demonic cultivators, he has obviously been promoted to a fourth-rank general.

These military officers were already qualified to serve in positions such as General of the Imperial Guard.

Clearly, the Empress's bestowal of such honors was not indiscriminate; it was a relatively normal promotion, considering that she had killed two Dao Embryo Realm demons and annihilated five thousand corpse demons.

"守" means that a minor official position is lower than that of a full-fledged official.

If it is true, then a nominal official is superior to a functional official.

"Furthermore, An Yongxin, the military governor of Weibo, is appointed as the deputy commander-in-chief of the Shenbing Road Army, and Yang You, the Prince of Zhao, is appointed as the deputy commander-in-chief of the army to procure military supplies and provisions."

The diva's voice was clear and cold, like jade shattering on Kunlun Mountain, but her tone remained as dignified and indifferent as ever.

Gu Nanzhu picked up the vermilion brush and quickly made notes on a blank memorial. The elegant and beautiful handwriting appeared on the memorial.

This woman has an excellent memory; she spoke almost exactly the same words as the diva.

(End of this chapter)