On the battlefield, countless Vermilion Bird soldiers raised their weapons, their roars echoing through the clouds, spreading far and wide!
Myriad beings, within these deafening shouts of a million troops, knelt down, pressing their heads deeply onto the ground.
The Thunder Cloud Hall was annihilated, but life had to go on. The fall of the Thunder Cloud Hall only affected a few powers that followed the Thunder Serpent clan. For the majority of beings, it mattered little who ruled this land, as long as their lives were good and the laws were not overly harsh, they would be content.
"Effective immediately, all ordinances and hall laws of the Thunder Cloud Hall are abolished!"
"All matters shall be handled according to the Great Han laws. Anyone who dares to defy or transgress shall be dealt with according to the laws of the Great Han!"
...
"Elder Zixi!"
"Elder Zixi!"
At the border between Purple Cloud Mountain and Sword Palace, though separated by the Celestial Origin Divine Dynasty, the two great powers faced each other across the mountains in the southernmost reaches of their territories.
Three hours prior, Zi Xi, the third elder of Purple Cloud Mountain, who had been stationed at the border for years, suddenly sensed a terrifying surge of blood essence from the south.
In the past, he might have simply observed, but this time was different. The Great Han Divine Dynasty had declared war on the four major powers, and had recently defeated the Demon Sea Marsh and the Thunder Cloud Hall.
The words of the Great Han Divine Emperor had to be fulfilled; otherwise, it would be like lifting a rock only to drop it on his own feet!
He hastily dispatched several scouts to investigate. Soon, he learned that the Great Han national flag was surging like thunder between the sea of clouds, a vast white light amidst the surrounding mountains!
Upon receiving this news, Zi Xi stood up directly and hurried to the city walls, his gaze fixed on the surging white killing aura to the south.
"Great Han Divine Dynasty?"
"Which legion is it?"
"How did they pass through this Crouching Dragon Abyss? Impossible! How could we not know of a million-strong army crossing the Crouching Dragon Abyss?"
The more Zi Xi thought about it, the more fearful he became. He couldn't comprehend how the Great Han's million-strong army had crossed the Crouching Dragon Abyss right under the noses of all the major powers.
"It's... it's the White Tiger Legion!"
Several scouts' faces were pale, their voices weak.
*Boom!*
As they spoke, the rumbling sound of hooves echoed from within the mountain range for several miles. The army marched unreservedly, their route unhidden, heading directly for the southern gate of the Celestial Origin Divine Dynasty, the perilous pass of Tian Lan!
"Great Han Divine Dynasty!"
"The Great Han Divine Dynasty is truly going to attack the Celestial Origin Divine Dynasty!"
Opposite Purple Cloud Mountain, Tai Shang, holding his long sword, gazed at the magnificent passing White Tiger Legion, his eyes filled with shock.
The appearance of the Great Han White Tiger Legion here meant that the other legions of the Great Han Divine Dynasty were likely already at the border of the Grand Profound Palace.
"How did the Great Han achieve this? In just over ten days, a million troops have appeared out of thin air. How did they do it?"
"Hoo!!!"
Half an hour later, the White Tiger Legion disappeared into the mountain range. Zi Xi let out a long sigh of relief, his fear palpable.
He was afraid!
Even though he was a Saint Lord realm expert, the Demon Sea Marsh had already been defeated!
Tai Shang, who had been watching for a long time, remained motionless on the other side, only his fingers trembling slightly. He had personally witnessed the strength of the Great Han generals, and the recent battles at the Thunder Cloud Hall and the Demon Sea Marsh further showcased the formidable army of the Great Han Divine Dynasty!
"The times are about to change!"
After a long while, Tai Shang departed. The spot where he stood, however, had cracked open a chasm ten feet deep.
"White Tiger Legion!"
"Annihilate this Tian Lan for me!"
Half an hour later, at Tian Lan, the southern gate and perilous pass of the Celestial Origin Divine Dynasty, a deafening roar shook the entire world. Countless arrows streaked across the sky. As far as the eyes of the Celestial Origin soldiers within Tian Lan City could see, Great Han White Tiger soldiers, their blades sharp and menacing, charged forward.
The sharp edges that tore through the defensive formations filled the complacent Celestial Origin generals with horror.
Although Tian Lan City was the southern gate and an important border defense city of the Celestial Origin Divine Dynasty, it was currently in mourning for the death of Tuoba Zhang!
Furthermore, no one from the Celestial Origin Divine Dynasty, from top to bottom, had ever imagined that the Great Han Divine Dynasty's million-strong army could actually cross the Crouching Dragon Abyss and descend upon their national gate, Tian Lan City.
As the city's commanders and soldiers, from the highest-ranking generals to the lowest soldier, were still immersed in shock and sorrow, Zhan Deli was the first to engage. He raised his Heavenly Hammer, and strands of white light intertwined and crackled on it, erupting with ten thousand divine rays!
*Boom!*
Zhan Deli, holding the Heavenly Hammer, smashed it down towards Tian Lan City. The powerful and irresistible pressure shook the city's defensive formation to the brink of collapse!
"It's the Great Han Divine Dynasty!"
"It's the Great Han Divine Dynasty!"
"Defend!"
"Defend!"
Several inspecting generals on the city walls, seeing the White Tiger Legion's banner blazing in the sky, reacted first. Although Tian Lan City was still in mourning for Tuoba Zhang, daily patrols had to continue.
Upon recognizing it as the Great Han Divine Dynasty's White Tiger Legion, their faces suddenly changed, filled with fear!
The defeat of the Thunder Cloud Hall and the Demon Sea Marsh had elevated the Great Han Divine Dynasty to an invincible pedestal. Their appearance now, especially with the defensive formation shattered and the terrifying energy falling from above!
"General!"
"General!"
Several vice-generals cried out. They knew they couldn't escape, but they had to warn the army within the city. As they shouted, they unleashed all their divine power, intercepting several fragments of the shattered formation and placing them before them.
Relying on the fragments of the formation and merging their divine power, this was the best method available.
"Great Han Divine Dynasty, do you truly intend to be an enemy of the entire Western Frontier!"
In a mansion deepest within Tian Lan City, the commander of Tian Lan City, Nalan Xun, was kneeling before Tuoba Zhang's spiritual tablet. He instantly sensed the commotion outside. He shattered the ground with a hand, probed downwards, and a purple long saber materialized, its saber intent roaring!
A terrifying Saint Lord saber intent shot out of the mansion, directly towards Zhan Deli!
The saber intent and the Heavenly Hammer collided violently thirty feet above the heads of the vice-generals!
The Heavenly Hammer descended with a roar, directly taking the lives of the vice-generals, and even shattering the majestic city walls. Debris flew everywhere, crushing countless soldiers.
"This Celestial Origin Divine Dynasty is somewhat interesting. To have only sent one Saint Lord realm expert to guard its national gate, Tian Lan. Interesting. Are they looking down on Purple Cloud Mountain and Sword Palace, or on me!"
In the distance, Cao Wei watched coldly. The defense of a national gate was so weak.
In reality, Cao Wei was unaware that Tuoba Zhang was the defending general of Tian Lan City. However, Tuoba Zhang had perished in Chang'an, and Tuoba Li was intent on using Tuoba Zhang's death to suppress the imperial clan faction. The defense of Tian Lan City had been repeatedly delayed.