Wu Shattered Star River

Mount Tianqi.

This mountain is vast. At this moment, it is densely packed with troops both on and below the mountain. Thirty million troops from various races have crammed onto every mountain peak, creating a seemingly endless expanse of military camps.

On the main peak of Mount Tianqi stands a black palace. This palace is a treasure of heaven and earth, the residence of Huang Xiao.

Outside the palace, a Dao Harmonization expert guards the entrance, unafraid of anyone attempting to assassinate Huang Xiao. To dare assassinate the number one expert of this era would be tantamount to seeking death.

This Dao Harmonization expert is stationed here to prevent any ignorant soldiers from disturbing Huang Xiao. The presence of a Dao Harmonization expert as a gatekeeper demonstrates Huang Xiao's immense prestige within the Huang race.

“Whoosh!”

A black light shot up from the mountain below. Ming Yu arrived with Ming Po, and Ming Yu said urgently, “King Xiao, I have urgent military intelligence to report!”

“Come in!”

A lazy voice echoed from within the palace. Ming Yu quickly led Ming Po inside with large strides.

Inside the main hall, Huang Xiao sat leisurely, sipping tea, with Huang Xie and Huang Ling standing respectfully on either side.

Ming Yu and Ming Po glanced at the small Huang race individual in the center, their hearts tightening. Each time they saw Huang Xiao, they felt an inexplicable pressure that made their souls tremble.

After Ming Yu and Ming Po paid their respects, Ming Yu said, “King Xiao, we have just received news from our clan leader that Jiang Han has emerged. He failed to stop him, and Jiang Han is now rushing towards us.”

“Our clan leader has ordered us to attack immediately, to flatten Renwang Mountain and capture and kill Jiang Han’s mother.”

“Jiang Han is out?”

Huang Xie and Huang Ling’s expressions turned cold. Huang Ling said with some anger, “What is Ming Qiang doing? Isn’t he guarding the passage? Can’t he even guard a gate? What use is he?”

A red light flashed in Ming Yu and Ming Po’s eyes. Ming Yu rebuked, “Ming Po, show some respect to our clan leader!”

Huang Ling sneered and said, “I am merely stating the truth…”

Huang Xiao's expression remained unchanged. He picked up his tea, glanced faintly at Huang Ling, and the latter immediately shut his mouth, not daring to say more.

After Huang Xiao took a sip, he waved his hand and said, “Understood.”

Ming Yu thought Huang Xiao was about to order an attack. After waiting for a moment and seeing Huang Xiao lower his head to drink tea, he blinked and asked, “King Xiao, when will we attack? Shall we go down and organize the troops?”

Huang Xiao glanced at Ming Yu and said indifferently, “We will not attack for now. We will wait until the half-month deadline is up.”

“This…”

Ming Yu and Ming Po exchanged glances, growing anxious. Ming Yu said, “King Xiao, Jiang Han is rushing this way. He can traverse the void and will arrive at Renwang Mountain in a few days. Shouldn’t we take advantage of his absence and attack first?”

Huang Xiao sipped his tea slowly, not looking at Ming Yu, nor responding.

After waiting for a moment, Ming Yu grew impatient and bowed again, saying, “King Xiao…”

Huang Xiao’s single eye turned cold as he put down his cup and said, “This king said to wait until the half-month deadline! Since this king has made a promise, he will keep his word. As for Jiang Han… what if he returns?”

“Exactly!”

Hearing Huang Xiao's words, Huang Ling immediately perked up. He raised his head and said, “A mere Jiang Han, what can he do when he returns? Can he withstand a single strike from my king? Ming Yu, you may leave. Do not disturb my king's peace.”

“King Xiao!”

Ming Yu still wanted to say a few more words, but Huang Ling immediately shouted, “Ming Yu, are you deaf?”

“You…”

Ming Yu was instantly furious, but he glanced at Huang Xiao and saw that he had no reaction. He suppressed his anger, exchanged a glance with Ming Po, and their expressions turned extremely unpleasant.

Huang Xiao fused four Daos, his battle prowess suppressing the current era. The great war has not even ended, yet the Huang race is already so domineering. If the war ends, the Ming race will likely have to submit to the Huang race.

Previously, the Huang and Ming races had agreed to divide the world equally. Now, it seems the Huang race wants to dominate the world, with all races subservient to them, the Huang race reigning supreme.

“Let’s go!”

Thinking of this, Ming Yu said to Ming Po with some anger, then turned and walked out.

After Ming Yu and Ming Po left, Huang Xie glanced at Huang Xiao and scolded Huang Ling, “Huang Ling, the great war has not ended. Temper yourself and do not be so arrogant.”

“I did it on purpose!”

Huang Ling smiled and said, “Someone has to play the white face, and someone has to play the red face. My actions are to make them understand their position. The Ming race actually wants to divide the world equally, to be on equal footing with us?”

Huang Xie nodded slightly. He turned his gaze to Huang Xiao and asked, “Clan leader, Jiang Han has also fused four Daos and possesses a divine artifact. Yan Qin also possesses a divine artifact. If Yan Qin gives her divine artifact to Jiang Han, will it pose any threat to you?”

“Divine artifacts are not so easily refined.”

Huang Xiao waved his hand and said, “Don’t worry about it. Just wait for half a month. If those races are still stubborn, then we will flatten them all!”

…

Renwang City was in a state of anxiety, with undercurrents surging.

Huang Xiao gave a half-month deadline, telling the various races that those who surrendered now would be pardoned for their past transgressions.

Although the various races did not quite believe this 'pardon,' they all knew that in the past, they would still be treated as grandsons by the Huang race, or even second-class grandsons, with a status below that of the Demon, Ghost, and Dragon races.

It would be equivalent to suffering not only the bullying of the Huang and Ming races but also the oppression of the Demon, Dragon, Ghost, and other races.

But now, defecting seems to offer a chance of survival? Life might be a bit bitter, but at least they could still have a life, right?

As soon as Huang Xiao fused four Daos, Yan Qin immediately ordered a retreat, abandoning all strongholds and defending Renwang Mountain to the death.

What did this mean?

It meant that Yan Qin and Ling Su had no confidence at all. Once Huang Xiao attacked and killed Yan Qin, Ling Su, Qin Guangwang, Bian Chengwang, and the others, who could resist Huang Xiao?

The situation they would face would be one-sided, and what awaited them would be eternal doom.

Therefore, some races began to waver and secretly began to collude with the Huang and Ming races…

Yan Qin, Ling Su, Qin Guangwang, and the others were aware of the small actions of the various races under their command, but they took no action.

If the hearts were gone, what was the point of forcibly keeping the bodies? If some races really wanted to defect, they didn't care.

Because this battle was the final battle. If the Renwang Mountain's grand formation could not be defended, having a few dozen more or less Dao Harmonization experts would make no difference.

The Renwang Heaven Slaughter Formation had already been activated, and the ones guarding the formation's core were Qingzhu Wang, Dizang Wang, Zhurong Wang, and Ling Xiu.

The four Dao Harmonization experts sat cross-legged in that great hall day and night. Yan Qin had ordered that any strong individuals approaching the four Dao Harmonization experts could be attacked, and if they forcibly broke in, they were to be killed without mercy.

“Whoosh!”

On the fifth day, the space west of Renwang Mountain fluctuated, and a black-clad youth emerged from the void.

He scanned the vicinity and, upon seeing the distant, undulating, seemingly endless military camps, a look of joy appeared on his face.

After spending five days, Jiang Han had successfully arrived at Renwang Mountain. Moreover, the great war had not yet broken out, which was great news for him.

“Whoosh!”

His figure was like lightning, flying quickly towards Renwang Mountain, alarming countless soldiers along the way.

When those soldiers clearly saw Jiang Han's face, they were all overjoyed.

Jiang Han's timely return before the great war was tantamount to giving everyone a strong boost, revitalizing the morale of the various races, which had been unstable and low.