Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

"I am prepared to die."

Xuanjue listened intently for a long time before saying, "Your Majesty, victory and defeat are common occurrences in war. The army of the Dead Kingdom only numbers 100,000 and has come from afar. It is no match for the million-strong army of my Shattered Island."

"Oh, even the Empress Dowager thinks I can win?"

"I believe in the king's strength."

"Besides Asura, the Kingdom of Death has two other formidable experts whose strength is no less than that of Grand Chancellor Faming. Does the Imperial Palace have any suitable candidates?"

The broken island was indeed uninhabited.

Tu Xi and Xuan Chen fell into deep thought.

Guangzhu looked at Jiwu King's eyes, and the king was looking at Hengdao Yuanbie beside Xuanjue, seemingly with certainty.

He blurted out, "Ban Shi Shang Lun is the eldest son of Heng Island. His martial arts skills are quite impressive. This is the perfect opportunity for him to serve the country."

Xuanjue was startled and immediately shouted, "Grand Chancellor, Yuan Bie is not a military general!"

"Your Majesty, no one is born a military general! Besides, Yuan Bie has been taught by you for many years, and to only take care of your daily life and food is to waste your talents."

Xuanjue was about to argue further when Jiwu King interrupted them, saying, "I remember that Elder Tuxi's eldest grandson is also a swordsman with exceptional talent. He trained for decades in the Xiushi Forest of the Ciguang Tower."

Elder Tuxi's expression changed instantly, and he shook his head vigorously: "Your Majesty, my eldest grandson is being groomed to succeed Wang Shudian as an elder, and he has been learning sacrificial rituals."

Guangzhu was furious: "If you can't do it, if he can't do it, then who can!"

The hall fell silent once again.

Hengdao Yuanbie, who was mentioned, looked at the Grand Elder, then at the Grand Chancellor, and then at King Jiwu, his face full of apprehension.

Suddenly, the Crown Prince spoke up: "Your Majesty, there is one more candidate."

"who is it?"

"The Fire Prison Princess Han Yancui is currently a guest on Broken Island. Since the Fire Prison was destroyed by the Kingdom of Death, she should fight alongside us. Moreover, Han Yancui's martial arts are superb, far surpassing those of Yuan Bie and Elder Tuxi's grandson."

Upon hearing "Han Yan Cui," Tu Xi's eyes lit up, and he immediately agreed, "I agree."

"Well? The princess is a guest after all, and she can leave at any time."

Xuanjue continued to propose: "As long as Han Yancui defeats the general of the Dead Kingdom and our army returns in triumph, Suidao can make an exception and grant her an official position and allow her to settle down."

"What does the Grand Elder mean?"

After struggling for a while, Tusi finally nodded in agreement: "If the army returns victorious, I will grant her the position she deserves."

“Very well, it’s settled then. I will go and persuade the princess immediately.”

The meeting has adjourned.

Yuan Bie helped Xuan Jue away, and Tu Xi also left.

Guangzhu was extremely frustrated and couldn't help but complain, "How could the king allow such a lowly woman to enter the army!"

"Ok?"

"When the army sees a woman as a general, they will only feel humiliated, and may even lose their composure."

King Jiwu asked thoughtfully, "Grand Chancellor, is this how you view women as well?"

"A hen that can't lay eggs is useless."

"Grand Chancellor, I remember you also have a wife. Since you look down on women, why did you marry?"

Guangzhu shrugged: "A wife can do housework, sweep the courtyard, and serve you in bed at night."

How many wives have you had?

"There are many, but I can't remember them all."

A strange light flashed in Ji Wu Wang's eyes. Guang Zhu was stunned. Could it be that Ji Wu Wang wanted to get married?

He secretly plotted to let Han Yancui fight on the battlefield first, and then find an excuse to kill her after they returned victorious. He believed that neither the Imperial Palace nor the Elder Council would object at that time.

"Your Majesty, I am going to muster the troops. I take my leave."

"Ah."

After Guangzhu withdrew, King Jiwu fell onto his throne and covered his face tightly.

The path to becoming a ruler is so difficult.

Every step is thorny and stained with blood.

He was exhausted after taking just one small step forward.

In their final eye contact, the undisguised killing intent in Guangzhu's eyes made Jiwu King realize that the disease of the Shattered Island was incurable.

Only when the true intentions are revealed can the killing be stopped.

Chapter 117 Martial Lord Enters the Shattered Island

Luo Hou, Huang Quan, Cui Luo Han, Tian Dao Xiao Jian Dun, and Ya Hun entered the Fire House Buddhist Prison.

The Abyss Wasteland was indeed desolate; even Raven Soul couldn't help but sigh, "It's even worse than Blood Raven Mountain."

Blood Raven Mountain was caused by human intervention, but this place was formed naturally. The magical beasts in the forest are not yet intelligent, and some are even in a low-level form.

The forest was dark, with faint, ethereal light emanating from the plants and the ever-present, drifting wildfires becoming the source of light.

With the invasion of the army of the Dead Kingdom, some of the demonic beasts in the forest were slaughtered, while others were imprisoned by the Asuras in specific areas to prevent them from being released and harming people.

But the imprisoned monsters continued to devour each other.

After passing through the desolate forest, we arrived at Jumang Red City.

The crow spirit sighed again, "This is too tragic!"

The burned capital was not rebuilt. Although many days have passed, the smell of burning still lingers in the air. The uncollected remains were piled up, forming a spectacular mountain.

Some makeshift wooden houses were temporarily erected from the ashes, which should have been the shelter of the army of the Dead Kingdom.

The army has now set off.

"Wu Jun, should we stay here to explore for resources, or head to the battlefield?"

"As for resources, ask Ashura. Let's go to the battlefield and take a look first."

The battle at Brahmaputra has already begun.

Asura and King Jiwu stood at opposite ends of the bridge, coldly watching the two pairs of people fight on the cursed bridge.

The evil god of the Ghost Prison challenged Shi Dao Guangzhu, one wielding a palm and the other a knife, and the battle was evenly matched.

Silver Moon Greedy Wolf faced Cold Mist Green, its wolf claws sharp and cold, its silk umbrella swirling, and they were evenly matched.

Last time, when they attacked Brahma Pass, Asura crippled the defending general with a single palm strike, making the Ghost Prison Evil God scoff at the strength of Shattered Island. Unexpectedly, two remarkable generals have emerged this time.

"You actually fought Old Ghost to this extent, what's your name?"

Shi Dao Guangzhu was somewhat anxious. He wore the Wan Shi Crown and was the head of the military officers. At this moment, he was being suppressed by an unknown person from the Dead Kingdom, and his anger flared up.

"Dead man, I'll ask you questions after you win, beacon fires blazing on all sides!"

"I am the ruler of the Kingdom of the Dead, not a dead man. I forbid the Heavenly Fire! Drink!"

The wolf-blade delivers raging flames, and both palms generate fiery torrents.

Two bursts of energy, carrying boundless flames, clashed violently against each other.

With a deafening roar, the cursed bridge shook violently, and the surrounding area was instantly engulfed in flames.

Seeing this, Han Yancui twirled her silk umbrella, fanning away the flames that were rushing towards her. Then, specks of flying fluff merged into the undercurrent, enveloping the Silver Moon Greedy Wolf.

The Silver Moon Wolf's claws tore through the wind and clouds, extinguishing all the incoming flames.

"Hehe, I didn't expect the women of the Four Realms to be so beautiful. If you surrender, I might reluctantly spare you from eating and take you as my wife."

"Shut up!"

The emerald silk umbrella danced again amidst the cold mist, its black surface now turning crimson, as snowflakes drifted down, transforming the Cursed Bridge into a white world.

"Snowflakes swirling and flying, ha~"

"Go for it! Bloodthirsty Slash!"

Amidst the swirling snow and ice, the sharp claws suddenly shot out like a meteor towards Han Yancui.

Without a moment's hesitation, Han Yancui twirled her silk umbrella to the side, blocking the wolf's claws.

Click!

The umbrella was torn open, and the wolf's claws seized the opportunity to tear five bloody holes in Han Yancui's shoulder.

King Jiwu was shocked and was about to rush to his aid when he heard a clear, sweet laugh: "Hehe, you've been poisoned."

"Uh~"

"Pfft~"

Both of them vomited blood at the same time.

Immediately, black blood flowed from the five orifices and seven apertures of the two deities, their bodies trembled violently, and they lost their ability to fight.

"Ok?"

Ashura flashed forward and brought the two Venerables back to his own camp.

Hiroshima Shigeaki, having won without a fight, asked in surprise, "How did this happen?"

Han Yancui carefully put away her silk umbrella with a heavy heart. Although her white fur coat was stained with blood, she didn't care at all and laughed gleefully, "Hehehe, you invaders, go back and wait to die."

Ashura stepped forward in a deep voice: "Hand over the antidote, or the entire island will be destroyed."

"What does the destruction of the shattered islands have to do with me? Today, Han Yancui only wants you dead!"

Unable to contain his rage, Asura slowly raised his palms, about to strike, when the Heaven-Asking Halberd flew towards him at lightning speed.

"Asura, your opponent is me!"

"King Jiwu, no one will save you today!"

"Why should we need others to fight?"

With a palm strike and a halberd rise, the unparalleled foundation clashed once more. In an instant, the clouds over the Brahmave surged and the heavens and earth trembled.