Above the Orbis Empire's grand army, a demonic dragon pulled a colossal palace. Countless demonic beasts carried magnificent pavilions, while warships ferried millions of Orbis Empire elites. They swarmed densely like a locust plague, narrowing the vast sky. On the ground, troops stretched endlessly, a dark mass reaching for the horizon.
"Ancestor," a warrior reported, kneeling before the Orbis Empire's Ancestor in the grandest demonic dragon palace, "after we cross these mountains, we will reach the borders of the Rex Alliance. Beyond the mountain range lies a grassland, once the territory of a small nation called Gamma."
"We have finally arrived!" The Ancestor, seated on his throne, suddenly opened his eyes, a fearsome glint igniting within them.
"One more matter, Ancestor," the warrior continued. "Our massive expedition against the Rex Alliance has attracted the attention of empires like Tempest, Yulis, and Warner. They have spies all around our army..."
An Emperor standing beside the Ancestor spoke, "Ancestor, our empire is extremely vulnerable right now, with all our forces deployed. Will they take advantage of our weakness?"
The Ancestor snorted in anger. "Let them dare! As long as we are here, they won't have the guts. Once we defeat the Rex Alliance and avenge our blood feud, we will turn our attention to them. They cannot bear the consequences!"
Another Emperor beside him concurred, "Ancestor, you are right. As long as we stand, the empire will not fall."
In the Rex Alliance, on the vast grasslands of the former Gamma Kingdom's border regions, the Rex Alliance army had already established their camp, stretching for a hundred miles. Their forces now numbered over a million warriors.
Each warrior was a strong individual at D-class or above, with countless quasi-Emperors among them. Such a force, if placed on the Blue Star of old, could have swept through any nation.
However, at this moment, every warrior in the army was on edge, filled with tension. They knew the enemy they were about to face was an imperial power that struck terror into their very souls.
For a single kingdom to resist an empire was unheard of, with no successful precedents in the entire Tatus World. Thus, fear permeated the ranks.
"Alas... the Orbis Empire is renowned throughout the Tatus World. Engaging them in war is like a one-armed man trying to stop a chariot – we're inviting our own destruction."
"Who would have thought! We thought joining the Rex Alliance would bring some peace, but instead, we've courted a far more terrifying disaster!"
"Why don't we run tomorrow morning? Staying here is just a slow death!!!"
"Hush! Such talk should only be uttered at noon, or it will lead to death! Aren't you afraid of the people from the former Rex Alliance around us?"
"Hmph! What's there to not say? Aren't they afraid themselves? The Orbis Empire has triple-digit Emperors alone, and I hear they have ancient monsters who have lived for hundreds of thousands of years. How can we possibly resist them? And to think our kingdom now only has one Emperor, and he's of the lowest rank..."
"Not only that, but I heard that the merger of our three kingdoms into the Rex Alliance this time was orchestrated by a terrifying old monster, and he's the one who initiated the war against the Orbis Empire!"
"What? Is that true?"
"This information comes from the former Fascist royal family, so it's likely true!"
"Hiss~ In that case, we have no choice but to fight? With such an old monster involved, we can't even escape..."
"Conversely, if we win, I mean hypothetically, wouldn't our Rex Kingdom then be promoted to an empire? Hiss~ Thinking about it this way! It actually makes me a little excited..."
Two days later.
"Boss, the Orbis Empire's army has arrived!" Xiao Fantuan rushed in to report to the Rex Alliance army. "They've been advancing at full speed these past few days, arriving three days early."
"It matters not. Whether they come early or late, the result is the same." Bai Ye stopped meditating, stood up, and walked out of the tent.
"The Orbis Empire's army, they're here!"
"So terrifying, a dark mass. How many warriors must that be?"
"Can we possibly win against them?"
"Is this the power of an empire? Such a terrifying pressure!"
The Orbis Empire's army had arrived a few miles in front of the Rex Alliance. The endless ranks of men and horses seemed to fill the entire world. Their terrifying aura was so oppressive it made breathing difficult. The Rex Alliance army was already a magnificent sight, but compared to the enemy, they were like fireflies trying to rival the moon.
"Why the panic?" A sudden shout silenced the chaotic military camp. Bai Ye's figure soared into the sky. "You all stay in the camp and watch how I annihilate this Orbis Empire army!"
Who is he? Many within the Rex Alliance army did not recognize Bai Ye. But as his aura swept out, everyone was instantly awestruck.
"An Emperor! Such a terrifying Emperor!"
"Is this our mysterious strongman?"
An immeasurable and terrifying pressure, emanating from a single individual, managed to overshadow the combined aura of the entire Orbis Empire army. Everyone was stunned. This, was this the aura of a supreme being? How terrifying!