The Jingchu dynasty was comparable to the Tianyu dynasty at that time. It was also a dynasty with constant internal struggles, and after hundreds of years of changes, it gradually formed the situation it is today.

The Jing family lineage was also a descendant of the royal family back then. However, as losers, they were simply changed to the Jing surname. Apart from not having the title of successor to the emperor, they had all the rights that royal family members should have.

With Jing Tai'an personally leading the expedition, coupled with his elite cavalry and skillful command, the rebellion of the Jingchu White Lotus Sect could not cause any trouble, and its annihilation was a foregone conclusion.

Without the support of the White Lotus Sect, it would not be easy for the thirty-six rebel kings of Southern Wu to annex the Southern Wu Dynasty.

While the Southern Wu Dynasty in the south was going through battle after battle, other parts of the Tianyuan Continent were also engulfed in war, with flames of war spreading across the land, heroes rising up to vie for power, and each dynasty falling into chaos.

The former borders and barriers have become battlefields strewn with corpses, and the horns of chaos sound across every inch of the continent.

The Holy Martial Dynasty of the North was originally the overlord of the northern part of the Tianyuan Continent.

Boasting vast fertile plains and elite cavalry, it has always been renowned for its fierce and skillful fighting, but now it is caught in the predicament of fighting on two fronts.

Beyond the northern border, the Tuoba tribe of the Northern Di, taking advantage of the frequent peasant uprisings and the weakened border defenses of the Holy Martial Dynasty, gathered hundreds of thousands of archers and marched south, heading all the way from the direction of Yunzhong County.

Wherever they went, villages were reduced to ruins, and people were displaced.

The Northern Di cavalry were swift as the wind, skilled in mounted archery and raids. Relying on their superior warhorses and fearless nature, they successively conquered three prefectures of the Holy Martial Dynasty, and their advance was aimed directly at the important town of Yunzhong.

The Holy Martial Dynasty guarded the northern border. King Zhenbei, Wu Yunlie, led his 50,000 Xuanjia Iron Cavalry to defend Yunzhong County to the death. Arrows rained down from the city walls, while corpses piled up like mountains below.

The Northern Di Tuoba tribe attacked the city daily with siege ladders, their battle cries shaking the heavens. Wu Yunlie, the Prince of Zhenbei, led the charge, standing atop the city wall with a long spear in hand.

Seeing the prince personally taking to the battlefield, his soldiers fought to the death, replacing their swords when they became dull and replacing fallen soldiers. They managed to hold onto Yunzhong County, the northern gateway, despite the fierce attacks of the Northern Di Tuoba tribe.

At this very moment, the Qi Zhou Dynasty, which bordered the Shengwu Dynasty to the south, took advantage of the precarious situation on its northern border and launched a northern expedition.

Ji Tuo, the commander-in-chief of Qizhou, was a military genius who was rare in a century. His tactics were unpredictable and ever-changing. He led 80,000 elite troops across the Zhang River and captured twelve cities of Shengwu in succession. His army was advancing directly towards Jinyang, the southern capital of Shengwu.

Left with no other option, the Holy Martial Dynasty had to dispatch 30,000 Imperial Guards stationed in the heartland to the south to defend against the enemy. The two armies faced off at Huya Pass along the Zhang River.

The two armies clashed several times a day. Amidst the flashing swords and the blood staining the Zhang River red, the reeds on both banks were littered with the corpses of fallen soldiers.

The horses' hooves trampled over the mud and blood, making it impossible to distinguish between soil and blood.

Thus, the war on the southern front reached a stalemate, with neither side able to advance an inch, and they could only fight on both sides of the Zhang River, exhausting their troops and supplies.

Emperor Yu Tianheng of the Tianyu Dynasty led the armies of the Xia, Chong and other dynasties to attack the Nine Dynasties Alliance. The two sides fought fiercely. Although the Nine Dynasties Alliance suffered defeat after defeat, it ultimately held on.

The Longhan Dynasty, located on the southwestern border, had been constantly invaded by barbarian tribes.

These barbarian tribes frequently rebelled. As soon as the imperial army left, they would unite with other tribes and once again raise their banners to resist the Longhan Dynasty.

Although the barbarian soldiers lacked sophisticated armor, they were fearless and skilled in mountain warfare. Taking advantage of their familiarity with the terrain, they repeatedly ambushed the Longhan government troops, successively capturing several cities in southern Longhan, and their advance was aimed directly at Chengdu, the capital of Longhan.

Emperor Liu Zhengtao of the Longhan Dynasty immediately ordered his crown prince Liu Zhen to lead 50,000 government troops south to quell the rebellion.

Although Liu Zhen had experience leading troops, he was still too inexperienced. On the other hand, Tydanel, the barbarian lord, was not only among the top ten on the Four Directions Fiends Ranking, but also a versatile individual. Whether leading troops in battle or governing a region, his abilities were exceptional.

Tydanil deliberately feigned weakness, suffering ten consecutive defeats to lure Liu Zhen into pursuit. Finally, he ambushed Liu Zhen in a dangerous location, inflicting heavy casualties on the government troops. Only with the desperate protection of his generals did Crown Prince Liu Zhen manage to escape in a sorry state.

Left with no other choice, Liu Zhengtao had to ask Liu Sheng, the Prince of Zhongshan, who had been living in seclusion for many years, to come forward.

Liu Sheng was also a member of the Liu clan. He once ranked eighth on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking. His great axe was unmatched in the world. However, he chose to live in seclusion after he got old.

Now that the court needs him, he naturally has no reason to refuse. He immediately led an army of 100,000 south to confront the barbarian army of Tedanir at the foot of Cangshan Mountain.

Liu Sheng knew the habits of the barbarians well. If he fought them head-on, even if he defeated them, it would only be a temporary solution.

Therefore, he personally led the troops into battle, using himself as bait to lure Tydanel, while also sending out elite troops to cut off the barbarian's supply routes and turning various barbarian tribes against each other, sowing discord between Tydanel and other barbarian tribal leaders.

Although Tryndamere is the Barbarian King, he does not hold an absolute leadership position like the emperors of the Central Plains dynasties. Some things still need to be discussed, which is naturally a weakness.

It remains to be seen whether Liu Sheng's plan will be effective.

Besides these major dynasties, many small countries on the Tianyuan Continent also took advantage of the chaos to rise up in arms, attacking each other and vying for territory and supplies.

Some small countries depend on large countries, relying on the power of the large countries to prolong their existence.

Some set up their own businesses, attempting to rise to prominence amidst the chaos.

Some regional military governors held their own armies and disobeyed the imperial court's orders, thus becoming separatist forces in their own right.

The flames of war spread to every corner of the continent. Whether it was a bustling capital or a remote village, no place could escape the ravages of war. People were displaced, homeless, starving, and their cries of agony were endless.

In the past, the Tianyuan Continent was home to many kingdoms, but thanks to the annexations over the years, it was relatively peaceful.

But now, war rages on, heroes vie for supremacy, and chaos has descended.

Every dynasty and every power fought for survival and hegemony. Amidst the clash of swords and the bloodshed, no one knew when this war would end, nor did anyone know who would ultimately unify the Tianyuan Continent, end this chaotic world, and establish a new order.

Moreover, it's not just these forces; even the Cangming Dynasty, where Jiang Ce is located, is still inevitably involved in battles.

To the west of the Cangming Dynasty lies a small country called Dai Kingdom, which governs only one province and has a standing army of no more than 120,000.

It can be said that if this small country hadn't been close to the Xuan Shang Dynasty, Cang Ming would have annexed it long ago.

But now, the opportunity has finally arrived!

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