Lin Zhan led a group of people, guided by the four brothers of Lieshan Yu, into the Treant Plane for the first time.
The Marshal's Personal Guard and the Executioner Guard, as Marshal Lin's exclusive troops, naturally followed Lin Zhan closely.
After passing through the spatial battlefield, everyone was stunned by the scenery before them.
The entire Treant Plane, as far as the eye could see, was a vast ocean of green forests, seamlessly connected. The trees grew luxuriantly, exuding a comforting coolness.
Sunlight, like strands of golden fine sand, pierced through the layers of leaves and sprinkled onto the grassland.
The grassland was adorned with countless wildflowers of various kinds, their alluring fragrance occasionally wafting through the air.
Birds soared joyfully in the forest, and various small animals frolicked freely within its depths. Occasionally, some would pause, their eyes filled with curiosity as they gazed upon the strange beings that were Lin Zhan and his entourage.
As the Executioner Guard drew closer, these forest dwellers were startled by the dense aura of killing intent and scattered in all directions.
Lin Zhan frowned, looking at himself and the army behind him. For the first time, he felt that he shouldn't have caused such immense bloodshed.
Lieshan Yu, noticing Lin Zhan's furrowed brow, couldn't help but shake his head and say, "Kid, are you having second thoughts? Regretting not holding back on your usual bloodshed."
Lin Zhan nodded in silence, then shook his head again, unsure how to articulate his feelings.
Lieshan Yu chuckled and said, "Kid, there are many things you should already know without me telling you. The Great Shang Dynasty, in ancient times, laid the foundation for a vast empire for the human race of Huaxia, sheltering them for hundreds of years. If not for your Great Shang's bloodshed, how many more of our people would have perished under the blades of the myriad races?"
"Let's not talk about distant past. You led your troops to destroy the Necromancer Plane. You must know how many humans were killed by the undead."
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and said angrily, "Across the entire North American continent, the Australian continent, and a part of Africa, the total number of deaths exceeded 1.2 billion, almost all of whom were sacrificed alive by the undead. This also led to the rise of nearly a hundred emperors among the undead."
Lieshan Yu continued, "Indeed. If Huaxia were to fall, our bloodline would face even harsher treatment."
"Because, it was Huaxia that once stood at the pinnacle of all races. The myriad races of the heavens were once the food in the mouths of our Huaxia ancestors, prey to our bows. These beasts dared to turn against us and slaughter us. Should such brutes not be killed?"
As Lieshan Yu spoke, Lin Zhan and the soldiers behind him grew more resolute with each passing moment.
Lin Zhan looked at the army behind him and roared, "Soldiers, tell me, should the myriad races be killed?"
"They should be killed, they should be killed, they should be killed."
"They should be killed, they should be killed, they should be killed."
"They should be killed, they should be killed, they should be killed."
The roars of hundreds of thousands of people shook the heavens, responding to their Marshal.
Hearing his soldiers' response, Lin Zhan couldn't help but throw his head back and laugh heartily, "Hahaha, good! I say not only should they be killed, but we must kill them until they beg for mercy, kill them until they dare not harbor any thought of resistance. We must not only carve out a world where humanity reigns supreme but also fight for an eternal peace for our descendants."
"Kill, kill, kill."
"Kill, kill, kill."
"Kill, kill, kill."
With the furious roars of the Executioner Guard, an aura of killing intent, infused with the will of a hundred thousand souls, soared into the sky, transforming into an immortal army soul, firmly imprinted on the hearts of every Executioner.
The four brothers of Lieshan watched the Executioner Guard with astonishment, then glanced at Lin Zhan, who stood at the forefront, raising his saber and shouting. They couldn't help but exclaim, "Holy crap, this kid is truly a genius. In just the time it took to admire the scenery, he forged a legion with an immortal army soul. The old fogeys of Great Shang have truly struck gold."
Lin Zhan looked at the Executioner Guard and nodded with satisfaction.
He then turned to Lieshan Yu and said, "Ancestor Yu, what do we do next? How can we completely occupy this place?"
Lieshan Yu chuckled and said, "Kid, I'll do you a favor today. If our Lieshan clan ever needs help in the future, you won't forget to lend us a hand, will you?"
Lin Zhan nodded solemnly and said, "Whether it is You Xiong, Jiu Li, Lieshan, or Great Xia, as long as it is my Huaxia bloodline, if any of them fall into danger, I, Lin Zhan, will lead millions of soldiers to rescue my compatriots from hardship and protect the Huaxia lineage for eternity."
Lieshan Yu smiled with satisfaction, "Hahaha, you're a good kid. If it weren't for the vast difference in seniority, I would absolutely have sworn brotherhood with you."
The other three brothers of the Lieshan clan nodded in agreement.
Lin Zhan then flashed a cheeky grin and said, "Seniority is nothing. Look, I still call those brothers from the Tie family 'brother,' don't I? As long as the bond is strong, we can call each other whatever we want."
Lieshan Yu was utterly baffled by Lin Zhan's cheeky grin. Having lived for thousands of years, he had never encountered someone so thick-skinned.
"No way. Those pandas from the Tie family are too thick-skinned and have no integrity. What can't they do?" Su Dan Novel Network
Lin Zhan's eyes widened. "What? Do you look down on me? Fine, from now on, you Lieshan Yu will walk your sunny path, and I, Lin Zhan, will walk my solitary bridge. We'll mind our own business."
Lieshan Yu stared at Lin Zhan, completely bewildered.
"Holy crap, this kid is as fickle as a dog's face. He changes his mind in an instant."
"That, kid... you know I didn't mean it that way."
Seeing Lieshan Yu stammering and unable to speak, Lin Zhan immediately knelt on one knee and said, "Your younger brother, Lin Zhan, pays his respects to Big Brother."
Lieshan Yu, stunned by the unexpected gesture, could only help Lin Zhan up and say, "You truly are more cunning than a ghost. However, given your talent, becoming an Emperor or a Half-Ancestor is a sure thing, and perhaps I, Lieshan Yu, am the one who has gained a superior connection. I accept you as my younger brother."
He then looked at his three brothers, who were almost doubled over with laughter, and turned to Lin Zhan, saying, "Come, younger brother, pay your respects to your second, third, and fourth brothers."
Given Lin Zhan's shamelessness, he immediately bowed without a word, "Your younger brother pays his respects to Second Brother, Third Brother, and Fourth Brother."
Lieshan Zhou immediately jumped up and exclaimed, "Holy crap, Big Brother, we are biological brothers! Why are you being so harsh?"
Lieshan Yu scoffed, "I let you few bastards just watch the fun. Precisely because we are brothers, Lin Zhan is not only my younger brother but also yours. Anyone who dares to disobey, I'll break their legs."
Seeing the crestfallen Lieshan brothers, Lin Zhan chuckled and said, "My dear brothers, from now on, we are brothers by blood, though not by birth."
He then turned to the young Taoist and said, "Brother-in-law, why aren't you coming to pay your respects to your elder brothers? Quickly, arrange a banquet for them."
The Lieshan brothers looked at the short, chubby young man, who was not even as tall as their thighs, and felt like crying without tears. "My goodness..."