Lord of the Earth

However, they gradually gained the upper hand in the war with Japan.

Even if the nation's fortunes rise significantly, it does not mean that the Qianxia dynasty can rest easy or truly secure victory in this battle!

"Hmm? What kind of war fluctuation is this? It actually... has affected the fate of humanity in such a vast area? Are two enormous human forces engaged in a life-or-death struggle?"

This is because such a massive battle has already attracted the attention of some alien forces around both sides, who have all turned their attention to this war-torn land.

"Fellow clansmen, given this situation, how should we proceed? Should we continue to observe and wait for both sides to be severely damaged, or... choose a side and place our bets in advance?"

In a magnificent palace composed of shadows and gems, located in the third heaven, several divine figures of different shapes and profound auras are exchanging intense thoughts.

"Hmph! Observe quietly? Place a bet? Have you forgotten how Qianxia has expanded over the years? Their caravans exploit our resources by selling them at low prices, their human cultivators hunt our people to refine medicine and weapons, and their armies have turned our ancestral lands into colonial pastures! Now that the human race is in turmoil, it is a golden opportunity for us to take revenge, recover lost territory, and even launch a counterattack on their heartland!"

A voice filled with resentment and hatred roared, belonging to a deity of a "water ghost" alien race that had been severely injured by Qian Xia... Now only half of its body remained, barely clinging to life!
"But... Qianxia is powerful and has a deep foundation. Even if they and the Sakura Kingdom are both severely weakened, their remaining strength is probably not something we can easily shake. If we intervene and Qianxia ultimately wins a Pyrrhic victory, given the personality of the human emperor Xia Tian and the ruthless methods of Bai Qi and others, they will inevitably retaliate against us relentlessly... The consequences would probably be even worse than they are now."

A more cautious voice voiced its concerns, coming from a deity of the unicorn race, skilled in prophecy and risk!
"What are you afraid of!"

The half-crippled water demon clan's supreme deity retorted.

"Our ancestor has answered the call and will soon descend upon this world in his true form! Even if Qianxia ultimately wins, he will surely be severely weakened. With our ancestor, a 'quasi-true god,' in charge, he will be able to protect us and even establish a territory, deterring them from making any rash moves!"

"Indeed! The power of a quasi-true god is comparable to that of a hundred billion soldiers, enough to rival a complete dynasty of destiny! Qianxia's high-end combat power is currently restrained by the Emperor and those shikigami. If multiple quasi-true gods launch an attack at the same time, how will they resist?"

Another voice echoed, full of inflammatory rhetoric, and it appeared to be a nine-tailed fox!

"Most importantly, the rules of heaven and earth have been further unlocked and the constraints have been weakened. Our clan and even many powerful alien races' 'true god' ancestors and ancient emperors can descend into this great world as 'avatars' after paying a certain price! In this way, in terms of high-end combat power, we are definitely much stronger than Qianxia!"

"Even with the assistance of those mechanical beasts, weapons of war, and military formations, Qianxia would still find it difficult to cope..."

This judgment stirred the hearts of many powerful beings from other races.

Yes, in that war between humans and gods that once swept across all the heavens and the myriad realms, although humans ultimately survived, they paid an unimaginable price.

Many top-tier true gods, such as "Donghua Dijun," "Xi Wangmu," and "Houtu Huangdiqi," who were so powerful that they shook the world, have either fallen into obscurity or fallen into eternal silence.

How could the human race, with its current number of top-tier combat forces such as "quasi-gods" and "gods," possibly compare with the diverse and powerful alien races of the heavens?

"War! We should seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to unite, not only to disrupt the war, but also to make it completely spiral out of control! Not only Qianxia, ​​but also the Sakura Kingdom is our greatest enemy. Their evil methods of plundering living beings and polluting the world pose an even greater threat to our race! Let's drag them all into the abyss and destroy them!"

Ultimately, among many races, the radical voice prevailed.

After all, the Eternal Land is where countless races from all the heavens and myriad worlds gather... and, moreover, the races that survived after the world shattered?

Which one of them wasn't once a dominant force in their own world?

Now, in this eternal land, they have gone from viewing humans as "food" to being hunted down, skinned, and skinned by humans for use in weapon crafting, medicine making, and even forged into "god-level mechanical beasts"!
How could those proud and arrogant top alien races accept this so easily?
Now, finally, he has a chance to turn things around... and because the world has been unlocked, the most powerful "ancestral" level power behind him has been able to officially "descend"!
One by one, powerful alien forces, whether lying in wait, harboring old grudges against Qianxia, ​​or simply looking to take advantage of the chaos, secretly conspired and made their decisions.

Suddenly, a storm was brewing along the vast border beyond the main battlefield between Qianxia and the Sakura Kingdom.

In particular, those foreign "imperial" powers that bordered Qianxia and were deeply concerned about Qianxia's expansion began to mobilize their troops on a large scale.

A massive fleet of alien spaceships, blotting out the sky, is gathering; colossal war beasts are roaring and awakening; and an ancient aura permeates the forbidden land.

They are stationed on the border, eyeing us covetously, even though, as "quasi-gods," they have not yet fully adapted to the laws of the Eternal Land.

Although it has not yet launched a direct cross-border attack, its intentions are already obvious!

Such a large-scale disturbance could not be concealed from Qianxia's all-encompassing "Skynet" surveillance system and the generals responsible for border defense.

On the "commanding platform," Bai Qi had just finished issuing another round of adjustment orders. His icy gaze seemed to pierce through the spiritual map, looking at the glaring red dots that lit up outside the border, representing the gathering of alien armies.

He didn't turn around, but simply said something in a certain direction behind him:
"These hyenas and vultures that become restless at the smell of blood... I'll leave them to you to deal with, shall I?"

The edge of the command platform.

A figure that had previously seemed to blend into the shadows and whose aura was almost nonexistent slowly revealed its outline. It was a figure dressed in the black uniform of a general, with a slender build, a calm face with a hint of frost, and even the sword at his waist was simple and unadorned!
He doesn't look like a marshal commanding an army of hundreds of millions; he looks more like a low-ranking "sergeant"!
However, when he fully revealed himself and simply stood there, he seemed to become the center of a new "vortex" in the flow of the entire battlefield's energy.

Meanwhile, countless finer, more complex threads of destiny, representing the movements of non-human affiliated armies, mercenary legions, and even certain border forces that had submitted to foreign races within Qianxia, ​​suddenly extended from the void, silently swirling around his fingertips. He combed, wove, knotted, and released them with an almost artistic and dazzling technique...

It was as if he held not silk threads in his hands, but the strings of a musical instrument concerning the fate and war of countless races.

Indeed, Han Xin, the former military genius of the Han Dynasty and the sage of Chinese warfare, is now the "Grand General" of the Qianxia Dynasty, whose status is not much lower than that of the "Head of the Military Affairs Office"!
In this war, Bai Qi was in charge of the main battlefield direct confrontation with the Sakura Kingdom's allied forces.

The war against the numerous alien forces that couldn't suppress their greed and hatred upon witnessing the human civil war and attempted to take advantage of the chaos was entirely under his responsibility as the "Great General"!
This was a strategic division of labor established long ago by the highest levels of the Qianxia government: one internal and one external, one orthodox and one unorthodox.

"Hmph, the moment has finally come."

A cold, sharp arc, unlike Bai Qi's chilling killing intent, leaning more towards absolute rationality and control, swept across Han Xin's lips. His eyes held no trace of the fervor or tension of facing war, only the indifference and focus of a chess player who, having seen all the pieces finally in place, could begin the true game!

"The various dynasties of cherry blossoms are nothing but withered bones in tombs, a collection of historical remnants. Do they even deserve to compete with my glorious Qianxia for the human destiny of this eternal land?"

Han Xin spoke confidently, as if stating an indisputable fact.

"The real test, the real enemy, has always been those lurking in the shadows, waiting for us to reveal our weaknesses... the tigers, leopards, jackals, and wolves of all races!"

Its gaze seemed to pierce through the misty clouds and spatial barriers of Baiyujing, not only seeing the banners of the alien armies on the border, but also the fierce faces of the cunning, cruel, and powerful alien rulers behind them!

They witnessed the complex emotions of mutual distrust and attempts at alliance, and even more so, they saw the "divine kingdoms" of those "quasi-gods" who were trying to cross boundaries and descend upon the Eternal Land...

A war far grander, more complex, and more perilous than the battlefield of the Cherry Blossom Kingdom... slowly unfolds on the "chessboard" in Han Xin's own mind.

Han Xin's current position in Qianxia is "Deputy Director of Military Affairs, Grand General".

He was also appointed by Xia Tian as the supreme commander responsible for leading the non-human combat forces in the Qianxia camp and dealing with the joint intervention forces of various alien races!
In fact, entrusting such an important responsibility, especially the power to command a large number of foreign troops, to Han Xin was a significant undertaking.

There were controversies and concerns within the Qianxia Dynasty.

After all, in historical evaluations, Han Xin's military talent as "unparalleled in the nation" and his fate of "failed rebellion" resulting in the extermination of his entire clan have been passed down through the ages!

If he were to develop ulterior motives while commanding a massive army of hundreds of millions of alien races, the destruction he could cause, given his unpredictable military talent, would be catastrophic!

Even Zhuge Liang, the "chief of government affairs" who was always tolerant of his colleagues and advocated trusting those he appointed, was not immune to this.

In private discussions with Xia Tian, ​​Bai Qi, and others, he also made a subtle suggestion: should we still consider handing over command of the front against foreign tribes to Marshal Yue Fei, whose loyalty and character have stood the test of time and are flawless?
After all, Yue Fei, as a "top commander" in Chinese history, also possessed unparalleled military talent, and his belief in "serving the country with utmost loyalty" had long been integrated into his own beliefs, making him one of the most reliable pillars of the Qianxia Empire!

However, after careful consideration, Xia Tian...

In the end, this heavy responsibility was entrusted to Han Xin!

Firstly, whether Han Xin actually harbored any rebellious intentions in history is a matter of debate... The death of the Marquis of Huaiyin may just be another "Storm Pavilion Incident"!
More importantly, the number and scale of alien races in the Eternal Land far exceed those of humans!

Although the entire military system of Qianxia is centered on the human army and is the absolute main force, if we only consider the "number" of soldiers, the number of foreign troops that are subordinate to Qianxia or have an alliance with Qianxia and are hired by it is actually greater!
This is because, even though the population of Qianxia has exploded in the Eternal Land, exceeding one trillion, it is still only a fraction, or even a tenth, of the total population of some alien races with a large population base!

This was under the circumstances that many powerful foreign tribes did not genuinely submit, but only provided limited military cooperation out of fear of Qianxia's military might or for the sake of exchanging benefits.

Therefore, this will be a war of immense scale and complexity, with command spanning hundreds of millions of miles, involving tens of thousands of military units, a wide variety of enemy forces, and intelligence of dubious authenticity!

The requirements for on-site command and response can even rise to a level close to the "Tao" (the Way).

Even Yue Fei or Bai Qi, who were also at the level of "quasi-gods" and were masters of military strategy, would probably have been unable to command such a complex and "non-standardized" allied force in multi-front mobile warfare.

Han Xin, the "God of War," was uniquely adept at "the more the merrier." He could turn any available power, regardless of its origin, race, or habits, into pieces on his chessboard, unleashing power beyond their original potential.

This seemed like a "high-stakes gamble," especially with the monarch away during the summer.

The military power, which could shake the very foundation of the nation, was handed over to a villainous general with a "previous record".

But in a sense, this was also the ultimate test and test of Xia Tian’s prestige, the cohesion of the Qianxia system, and Han Xin himself!
"Pass on my military orders,"

Han Xin's voice rang in the ears of many alien leaders through the mental network of the "Golden Bee Queen," which now permeates the sea of ​​fortune among numerous vassal races!

"The Tauren Bloodhoof Heavy Legion has moved three thousand miles toward the Death Rift to establish an outpost. The Elven Crystal Song Rangers will cover its flanks and scout the movements of the undead forces from the Sun Mountains."

"The 'Rock' mechanical chariot battalion of the Grey Dwarves, hold the Ironforge Pass. Without my order, do not retreat an inch. The 'Hurricane' Legion of the Golden Eagles, your mission is to intercept the 'Medusa' clan and keep them outside the main battlefield..."

Han Xin's orders were meticulous, even taking into account the fighting habits, cultural taboos, and potential conflicts between different races when arranging formations!

It's not just about orders; there are also various "incentives."

"Those who make contributions in this battle will be rewarded!"

"Anyone who kills an enemy 'Saint' level officer or a target of equivalent value will be rewarded with 100,000 'Heavenly Origin Gold Coins' and 3,000 merit points, which can be exchanged for corresponding demigod-level resources or cultivation techniques at the 'Heavenly Treasure Pavilion'!"

"Anyone who successfully captures a strategic location or defeats the enemy's main force will have their soldiers' merit points increased by an additional 20%, their commander will receive an official position in Qianxia and corresponding fiefdom income, and their ethnic group will receive a ten-year exemption from trade tariffs within Qianxia!"

"Those who have distinguished themselves in battle and demonstrated loyalty may, depending on the circumstances, be given priority in the qualification assessment for formally joining our Qianxia Dynasty and becoming 'Qianxia citizens'! They will enjoy the same cultivation resource quotas and social status as the citizens of Qianxia!"

Han Xin's words caused some of the foreign generals who heard the news to breathe heavily, and their eyes flashed with astonishing light!
The allure of the precious Tianyuan Gold Coins, the divine cultivation techniques, the official positions in the Imperial Dynasty, and especially the coveted status of a "Qianxia citizen"...

These are things that many foreign races dream of!
"Furthermore, those who commit offenses will be punished... Anyone found to have colluded with the enemy or betrayed the country will have their entire family, including three generations, conscripted into the army and imprisoned in the 'Heavenly Prison' for eternity... Anyone of the same race who has not performed well will be sent to serve as a slave... All records of merits and demerits will be entered into the 'Heavenly Net' archives, which are open and transparent and can be viewed by all races!"

"This battle is also the foundational battle for our Qianxia's advancement to the 'Immortal Dynasty'... Everyone should work together with one heart and one mind to achieve the great cause of the 'Immortal Dynasty'..." (End of this chapter)