Lord of the Earth

In fact, just as Xia Tian had expected, it happened even faster than he had anticipated.

As the war between Qianxia and Sakura entered a "protracted" phase, over a million battlefields across the two countries simultaneously ignited, and the sounds of battle shook the heavens and the earth!

The grand war scene, covering hundreds of millions of miles of territory, with the fluctuations of divine laws surging like tides, naturally moved the various alien races that were already eyeing it covetously.

They used various divine arts and artifacts to conduct long-distance observations and reported the battle situation "truthfully":
"Qianxia's 'Xuanwu Legion' fought a bloody battle for three days on the shores of the Devil's Sea, losing 30% of its troops and being forced to retreat 8,000 li to hold its ground!"

"The 'Water-Suppressing Buddha' statue that supports the fortune of Qianxia has dimmed by 70% in the past three days, suggesting that its origin has been damaged and it is unable to exert its effect!"

"The 'Orochi' shikigami army of the Sakura Kingdom has broken into the three southern provinces of Qianxia, ​​capturing seventy-two cities in a single day, and the Qianxia garrison is in complete disarray!"

"Several sections of the 'Great Wall of Humanity' in the northern part of Qianxia have been severely damaged, and the aura of several deities guarding this section has disappeared, suggesting they may have perished!"
Jia Xu, who has been promoted to a quasi-true god, is a "poisonous strategist" who is stationed in the Jinyiwei Zhenfu Division. With the help of this top-level weapon and his own characteristics of "reversing yin and yang and confusing heavenly secrets", he carefully crafted various intelligence and "leaked" it out through deliberately left channels!
Like a drop of water falling into boiling oil, it stirred up a violent reaction in the eternally turbulent land.

Beyond the vast borders of the Qianxia Kingdom, in the shadows... a large number of alien races that had sworn enmity with the human race were stirred up!
"An opportunity! A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! The internal strife between the human forces of Qianxia and Sakura Kingdom is bound to result in one of them being injured! Now it seems that it is a situation of mutual destruction!"

On the grotesque, scaly faces of the Crocodile People, a pair of vertical pupils gleamed with greed.

"My comrades! The Qianxia people have seized our most fertile pastures and slaughtered the spirits of our ancestors! Now that they are showing signs of exhaustion, it is time for us to reclaim our homeland and offer sacrifices with the blood of the Qianxia people!"

The centaur god raised his "God-Shattering" spear and roared at the warriors of his dozens of tribes.

"Issue the order! All tribes, immediately assemble and move towards the damaged pass in the 'Wolf Ridge Mountains.' I want to see the entire border of Qianxia ablaze with blood-red flames within three days!"

Within the ancient castle of the vampires, a hoarse yet elegant whisper echoed from the crimson pool of blood.

"Notify those 'blood descendants' and 'blood servants' we've developed within Qianxia that it's time to get moving. Let them create chaos and spread panic in key cities, and ideally, open a few city gates... It's also time to change the color of Qianxia's city walls!"

The dark elf priestess rose from her spiderweb throne and sneered at the shadows below.

"Contact those members of the Naga, Mountain Ghost, and Sea Clan and remind them that they need to fulfill the 'Shadow Pact.' Otherwise, if we haven't dealt with the Qianxia Dynasty by the time the 'True God' fully descends, we will likely face severe punishment!"

The shadows began to slither, and the swords hummed softly in their sheaths.

A larger-scale "hunt" involving more forces is underway around the seemingly "war-torn" Qianxia!
Xia Tian, ​​sitting firmly in the central imperial palace of Qianxia, ​​had the "Emperor's Mask," a mask of darkness and nobility, floating before him, and a cold, stern smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

He reached out and slowly put the mask on his face.

"Come, let me see just how many alien forces are still trying to take advantage of my Qianxia's misfortune in this Eternal Land... and whether we can truly wipe them out this time!"

……

The wall fell and everyone pushed.

This is an irrefutable truth in any world.

The Qianxia Dynasty dominated the Eternal Land for a century, growing from a mere "territory" into a vast and powerful empire.

This period was accompanied by countless expansions and wars, resulting in a vast number of enemies.

On land, there are mountain spirits who were once slaughtered by humans, and centaurs who were driven from their ancestral lands; in the shadows, there are dark elves active in the underworld, and vampires who covet human blood; in the ocean, there are the Naga who control endless waves, and sea races whose power spreads throughout the seas and who have truly reached the level of "quasi-supreme"!

These races, individually, may not be as strong as Qianxia at its peak, but if they unite and take advantage of Qianxia's "internal and external troubles" to launch an attack, their threat will increase exponentially!

Even though Qianxia possessed unparalleled commanders such as Bai Qi, Han Xin, and Yue Fei, had ten main legions with hundreds of billions of elite troops, and had a layered defense system.

It would be an almost impossible task to resist both the Sakura Kingdom and so many covetous alien races at the same time!
To make matters worse, in some of the cities, the magnificent defensive line of the "Great Wall of the Human Race," which Qianxia relied on to protect the human race and was known as the "weapon of the nation," had several key nodes opened from the inside!
"Oh no! There's a traitor! A disgrace to humanity, secretly colluding with the alien race to activate the core of the 'Iron Wall Pass' formation!"

"Damn it! The Zhenhai Gate has been breached by the sea tribes from within and without! The defending general has committed suicide!"

"Report! The deputy commander of the garrison at Sunset Pass has betrayed us, allowing the half-dragon race to enter the pass... Sunset Pass has fallen!"

One bad news after another came like a plague.

A strong fortress is most vulnerable to being breached from within. The damage to the human Great Wall means that the armies of other races can directly threaten the densely populated and resource-rich heartland of Qianxia.

Even more chilling news followed:

"To cover the main force's retreat, Yu Lin Legion Commander Hua Rong single-handedly covered the rear, fighting three supreme alien gods on the shores of the East China Sea... He died from exhaustion!"

"Lord of the Military Affairs Bureau, Lord Bai Qi, the God of Slaughter, was ambushed on the southern front by the true god projection of 'Susanoo' summoned by the Sakura Kingdom. He was seriously injured, and the central command of Qianxia is ineffective..."

These messages spread rapidly, and panic, like a dark cloud, hung over the hearts of some of Qianxia's people and allies. Even races that had close ties with Qianxia and had formed an alliance long ago were now hesitant.

The Golden Eagle warriors stood on the edge of the floating "cloud cities," gazing at the smoke of war rising across the Qianxia territory below, their eyes filled with hesitation.

"Chief, Qianxia... seems to be really unable to hold on any longer, should we..."

An elder whispered a suggestion. The Golden Eagle's supreme deity clan leader's sharp gaze swept over the chaos in the distance. After a long silence, he finally spoke slowly.

"Order all tribes to tighten their defenses, hold fast to Cloud City, and await the arrival of our race's quasi-true god..."

Even Qianxia's allies are beginning to waver, which shows how precarious the situation is.

However, the massive allied forces of foreign tribes were indeed terrifying to Qianxia.

But the truly deadly crisis, capable of overturning everything, did not come from them. After the rules of heaven and earth were further "unlocked," those quasi-gods who were above ordinary gods and truly touched the "Dao" were able to fully set foot in the land of eternity.

The reason they didn't immediately attack Qian Xia was partly because they were adapting to the slightly different rules of the Eternal Land and the myriad worlds, and partly because they were observing and waiting for the best opportunity.

Now, the "time" seems to have arrived.

Rumble!
A majestic, vast, and ethereal floating continent—or rather, a cluster of "divine kingdoms"—tears through space without warning and appears above the western border of Qianxia.

This divine kingdom spans over ten thousand miles, with palaces stretching endlessly, spiritual springs and waterfalls cascading down its slopes. More than one hundred thousand cultivators, whose auras are at least at the Saint Realm, patrol on their swords, their Daoist radiance flashing incessantly! An old man dressed in a black Daoist robe, wearing a star crown, and with an ancient and simple face slowly opened his eyes. In his eyes, it seemed as if the stars were rising and falling, and all living beings were reincarnating. The Daoist aura around him was in harmony with heaven and earth.

His identity is the "Revival Ancestor" of the Tai Xuan Sect in the Upper Realm, with the Daoist name Xuan Qiong. He is a quasi-true god who has already condensed the "prototype of Dao Fruit"!
"Master, below lies the territory of Qianxia. According to our reconnaissance, they are engaged in a fierce battle with the Sakura Kingdom, with multiple borders under attack and signs of instability appearing within their borders as well!"

A supreme deity dressed in elder's robes respectfully reported that Ancestor Xuanqiong's gaze swept indifferently across the land below, his divine sense spreading like invisible mercury across billions of miles in an instant, taking in a great deal of information.

"Oh? To fight to the death with a human force of the same origin? That's interesting. It seems this is karma. My Tai Xuan Sect is a true lineage even among all the heavens and myriad realms. How can a dynasty in this lower realm dare to underestimate us?"

His voice was calm, but the temperature inside the hall plummeted, and all the disciples of the Tai Xuan Sect felt a shiver run through their souls.

The Tai Xuan Sect was originally one of the hidden sects of the human race, with several branches throughout the myriad worlds.

The one that descended near Qianxia earlier was originally a pawn he had laid out years ago.

It is both to inherit the lineage and to gather the fortune and resources of this world, so as to give his true self a better chance when he breaks through to the realm of true god!
Unexpectedly, when he was able to descend into this world in his true form, he discovered that his lineage in the Eternal Land had been uprooted by Qian Xia, and even the "Sect Master" had been replaced by someone who obeyed Qian Xia's side!

What a disgrace this is for a reclusive sect that values ​​its lineage and reputation above all else and is proud and arrogant!
"If this matter is ignored, won't my Tai Xuan Sect become a laughing stock throughout the myriad realms? I have cultivated diligently for ten thousand years, protecting the human race, and this is the reward I receive?"

A fierce glint flashed in the eyes of Ancestor Xuanqiong.

"Very well, let the imperial dynasties of the lower realm, and those who have forgotten their ancestors and betrayed their lineage, know what the immensity of heaven and earth is, and what... the wrath of the immortals and gods is!"

His gaze fell upon a colossal city beneath the divine kingdom, a city within the Qianxia territory where the light of faith was exceptionally strong and the city was magnificent. Above the city, the mysterious yellow energy and the Daoist charm of thunder magic were faintly intertwined!

"This place is a gathering place of faith, with flourishing incense offerings and an extraordinary atmosphere. It should be an important area of ​​Qianxia... Let's start from this city and let Qianxia feel... despair!"

"I will obey the ancestral master's decree!"

The elders and disciples of the Tai Xuan Sect responded in unison, their eyes flashing with excitement and cruelty.

The vast divine kingdom slowly descended, its immense pressure, like a tangible sky, pressing down upon the core holy city of the Taiping Dao, known as "Huangtian City"!

"Look, what's that in the sky?"

The Taiping Dao believers in the city looked up in astonishment, only to see the sky covered by a huge shadow.

A celestial palace and jade towers appeared, their power and majesty awe-inspiring!
"Oh no, are they alien races? The alien army is advancing so fast, they've actually entered our core area..."

"No, it seems to be a human!"

In Huangtian City, countless believers wearing yellow turbans looked up at the sky, filled with astonishment and doubt.

The majestic divine kingdom stretching across the sky, shrouded in celestial aura, and the powerful cultivators standing atop it, wielding swords and commanding beasts, initially made them tense. However, upon realizing that they were human, they breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"They are human immortals and gods. It seems that with a great war imminent with the Sakura Kingdom, they have come to protect us..."

Some believers murmured to themselves, and some even bowed in hope toward God's kingdom.

This "Yellow Heaven City" was a Taoist city built by the Great Teacher Zhang Jiao. It had a population of over 100 million and a pure faith, making it a veritable "earthly divine kingdom" of the Way of Peace.

They naturally felt less wary of other strong individuals who were also human.

However, the joy in my heart was ruthlessly shattered the next moment.

"Listen, mortals: I am Lingxiaozi, an elder of the Taixuan Sect... The Qianxia Dynasty has acted perversely and destroyed my lineage, a crime deserving of no forgiveness. Today, my sect has descended to settle accounts with you, starting from this city."

"You are given one incense stick's time to surrender the city and convert to the righteous path of Tai Xuan. Otherwise—on the day the city falls, not a single chicken or dog will be spared, and this place will be completely wiped out from the eternal land."

Within the divine realm, a deity exuding unparalleled aura emerged, accompanied by a cold and indifferent voice that resounded throughout the entire city!
"What, a massacre of the entire city?"

"Isn't this the divine kingdom of my human race? How could such an order be issued!"

"The Tai Xuan Sect, I seem to have heard of it?"

As ordinary believers within the "city" were filled with astonishment and uncertainty, and even some Taoist priests with higher cultivation sensed the undisguised hostility and oppressive aura, their expressions changed drastically.
"Noisy."

above the sky.

The "Supreme Deity" Lingxiaozi looked down indifferently at the city below, as if it were an anthill.

Casually, he flicked his finger.

Crack!

A bolt of lightning, as thick as a bucket, bluish-purple in color, and imbued with the power to ward off evil and vanquish demons, struck down from the sky without warning, its target being the main altar of the Taiping Dao, the most popular place of worship in the city.

Although this attack was not delivered with full force, it came from the hand of a "supreme deity" and was enough to turn the main altar and the surrounding area within a hundred miles into scorched earth. It was also the ultimate trampling of the Taiping Dao faith!
"Oh no! Everyone be careful!"

With a sharp shout, two figures soared into the sky from the city.

On the left is a tall, imposing figure with white hair standing on end, with tiny sparks of lightning dancing in his hair. Ancient Thunder Department runes are engraved all over his body... It is none other than General Zhang Liang, who is in charge of the Thunder Department of the Taiping Dao!
The man on the right has an ordinary appearance and is even a bit short and stout, but his aura is as solid as a mountain. In his hand, a piece of black and yellow talisman ignites without wind. He is Zhang Bao, the "Earth God General", who is well-versed in the ways of "talismans" and "earth veins"!
"Five Thunder Generals, Fire Chariot General, proceed upon arrival of the talisman, without delay—so be it!"

Zhang Liang's voice was like a booming bell. He clenched his hands and pulled out several violent white lightning bolts from the void, which intertwined into a net and struck upwards!

"The earth sustains all things, the heavens protect and bless, rise!"

Zhang Bao then stepped forward with mysterious steps, causing the ashes of the burning talisman paper to fall.

The city below was immediately bathed in a thick, dark yellow light, and a solid light shield instantly rose up to protect the main altar and the core area.

The two brothers cooperated perfectly, using lightning to attack and earth to defend, actually intercepting and neutralizing most of the "Supreme Purity Demon-Slaying Divine Lightning" in mid-air, and the aftershocks were also firmly blocked by the Xuanhuang Earth Shield! (End of this chapter)