Demon Lord Tang Dynasty

"When your heart is turned toward the Holy One, enlightenment will naturally come!"

"With your heart turned to the Holy One, enlightenment will naturally follow!"

The chaos that had previously engulfed the grassland had vanished.

One by one, the tribal herders, regardless of age, lay prostrate on the ground in an orderly fashion, their eyes filled with fervor, loudly chanting slogans.

At this critical juncture, with a formidable enemy at hand and war imminent, instead of making any special arrangements, they held such a large-scale prayer ceremony.

It all seems absurd, no matter how you look at it.

However, the Turkic people living in the tribes present had no doubts whatsoever; on the contrary, they became more and more devout as they continued to chant.

The initial fear of the Sui army and the anxiety about the future were slowly disappearing.

"Maitreya is my venerable one, with compassion in his heart."

Descending to the mortal world to save humanity.

The Buddha's light shines everywhere, dispelling the darkness.

To ferry all people across the world, and together reach the other shore.

"To ferry all beings across the world, and together reach the other shore."

There was no one on the high platform, only a two-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha statue, which was also the object of worship for the people below.

Looking at the eerie yet shocking scene before him, Gao Yi's gaze involuntarily flickered slightly.

But while it was shocking, there was also a strange sense of exhilaration.

There has been a saying since ancient times that a man cannot be without power for a single day.

The Maitreya sect in front of us can be described as a theocracy, combining imperial power and divine power in one person.

Although it is deformed and still in its infancy, it does possess supreme power here as the leader and ruler.

It was a complete domination, from the mind to the body.

Although Protector Bai's overall abilities are mediocre, perhaps it was a flash of inspiration, or perhaps he truly possesses unique talent in some aspect. In any case, the Maitreya Sect he created does indeed contain terrifying potential.

"Phew~~~"

A gust of wind blew by, bringing with it a sharp, tearing sound.

Gao Yi's figure vanished from his spot in an instant, and the next second, he appeared directly on the high platform.

Gao Yi didn't say anything, just stood there calmly.

Behind him was the Maitreya Buddha statue.

The golden crown and golden robe perfectly match the Buddha statue's attire.

Sunlight streamed down, shining on Gao Yi's head. At that moment, the man and the statue seemed to become one.

"World Honored One!"

"Maitreya!"

"Good heavens!"

In an instant, the entire arena went completely wild.

The already devout and fanatical people were now almost driven to madness.

The entire grassland was like a powder keg about to explode.

The White Protector, hidden in the distance, slowly lowered his head.

If he originally harbored a sliver of hope that he could turn the tables...

At that moment, that thought had completely vanished.

He has always kept a tight rein on Gao Yi's activities.

Gao Yi only appears at some large festivals, and even then, it's just a fleeting glimpse.

Because no one knows better than Protector Bai what kind of status the identity of Gao Yi Maitreya's incarnation holds among the ordinary people of the tribe after his propaganda.

The fact that Gao Yi has appeared in this situation means that he can completely control the entire tribe without lifting a finger.

"The enemy army is coming from the north, intending to invade our sacred Buddhist land with weapons, slaughter our cattle and sheep, and kill our people. What do you intend to do?"

Gao Yi spoke slowly, his voice as gentle as a breeze that swept across the entire room.

With just one sentence, the already fervent public was instantly ignited.

"kill!"

"kill!"

"kill!"

Gao Yi's eyes did not move, but the expression on his face became even more peaceful.

"Very good. With my holy light shining upon you, you will be invincible."

"kill!"

"kill!"

"kill!"

Whether they were elderly people with gray hair or thin women, they were all screaming in agony.

Gao Yi smiled and disappeared from the platform.

The crowd below the stage all knelt down.

"Respectfully bidding farewell to the World Honored One!"

"May the World-Honored One protect me and help me defeat my enemies."

"The holy light shines, and we are invincible."

"kill!"

Inside the tent, Gao Yi's figure reappeared.

The White Protector immediately knelt down in excitement.

"The leader's demeanor truly commands my respect."

Gao Yi glanced casually at Protector Bai, and noticed a significant change in the latter's demeanor.

Although he was respectful before, a trace of annoyance and regret would occasionally flash through his mind.

But at that moment, all of these things seemed to have suddenly disappeared.

If the White Protector was a sick wolf with its tail between its legs before, it seems to have suddenly turned into a dog.

Not only did it lack any sharpness, but its eyes were also incredibly clear. How should I put it, it had the temperament of a husky.

"Now that we have completed our troop preparations, it is time to prepare for battle."

Gao Yi ignored the White Protector's fawning tail and spoke to himself.

"Master, we do not know where Yang Lin's army is."

A troubled look appeared on Bai Yue'er's face.

They are like blind men now, and this battle is indeed difficult to fight.

"If the mountain won't come to me, then I'll go to the mountain. Since I can't find the enemy, then I'll let the enemy come to me."

Gao Yi spoke calmly.

"Moon, now that the army's morale is high and the entire tribe has mobilized, I will allocate another five hundred cavalry to you to lead and set off south towards Yinshan."

Bai Yue'er's eyes lit up.

"Our army is heading towards Yinshan. No matter what the Sui army's plans are, they cannot ignore it and will definitely send troops to fight."

Gao Yi nodded and looked at Protector Bai.

"Guardian, how many disciples do you have under your command?"

"I had a total of thirteen disciples, but several of them died unexpectedly, leaving only eight."

Protector Bai answered, then glanced at Bai Yue'er before quickly changing his answer: "Seven."

"However, there are still dozens of ordinary disciples in the sect, some of whom have some skill."

"Send them all to Yue'er."

Upon hearing this, Protector Bai nodded quickly without hesitation.

Now that even he has fallen, his disciples are no exception, and he has always hoped that they could help him change his situation.

Moreover, at this point, Protector Bai had completely abandoned any thought of resistance.

"Your Majesty, do you intend to divide your forces into two groups, sending elite cavalry to harass us from the shadows?"

Gao Yi's previous arrangements only included the civilians in the tribe. As for the actual soldiers and cavalry, only five hundred were given to Bai Yue'er, leaving nearly two thousand men. Clearly, he had other plans.

"They did indeed divide their forces, but not for a flanking attack; instead, they bypassed the enemy and went straight for the Yinshan White Road."

Gao Yi chuckled and spoke, looking calmly at Protector Bai.

Upon hearing this, Protector Bai unconsciously swallowed.

Yinshan Baidao is a strategic pass, now the rear base for the Sui army heading north.

But don't forget that the Sui Dynasty was located to the south of Yinshan Mountain, where Sui troops were also stationed.

In other words, according to Gao Yi, this cavalry became the sandwich, actively moving between the two pieces of bread.

"Such an important task, looking across the entire Divine Sect, I'm afraid only Protector Bai is capable of undertaking it," Bai Yue'er said with a smile.

The white protector's pupils dilated instantly, and the hairs on the back of his head stood on end.

"You rebellious daughter..."