Blue Card Starry Sky

Chapter 195 Before the Great Battle

Lan Yi and his group arrived at the military camp and settled in earlier than Hao Zichen.

The Dragon Clan is a highly respected noble force in the Wilderness, one of the Ten Great Emperors, and their army dares not neglect the warriors of Heavenly Dragon City. The commander here has arranged excellent tents for Lan Yi and his companions as their resting place. An important meeting will be held tomorrow to discuss countermeasures.

This is the highest command center of the Desolate Netherworld Battlefield. All ten supreme royal families will send representatives to participate, and powerful figures from all walks of life will gather together to decide the future development of the Netherworld Battlefield.

The main tent at the front of the battle was filled with people from all walks of life, including top experts from various families. They had all come to reinforce the front lines because the previous battles had caused heavy casualties on the desolate side, forcing them to call upon their strongest warriors to support the front.

Soon after, Hao Zichen and the others arrived and settled in a tent not far from the dragon clan's tent, which allowed Lan Yi and Hao Zichen to be together again!

The tents stretched as far as the eye could see, arranged in neat rows, with soldiers of each race having their own squads and their own tents.

That evening, Hao Zichen came to see Lan Yi again. Elder Long Chuyang had already begun his meditation and cultivation, detached from worldly affairs. The other warriors, having traveled a long distance, had also gone to bed early to conserve their energy for the upcoming battle!
Hao Zichen and Lan Yi didn't rest early. Instead, they went to a high slope in the camp to observe the other camp. Under the cover of night, the camp on the other side of the snowfield was no longer visible, only campfires everywhere and tents stretching as far as the eye could see!
The temporary silence foreshadows a truly arduous battle tomorrow. Who knows how many more will fall on this battlefield!
Hao Zichen asked, "Brother Lan, what's your opinion on this war?"

Lan glanced at the endless tents and didn't know how to answer.

"War is a kind of suffering, a kind of relief, a kind of cruel slaughter," Lan Yi said.

"War is ultimately a tool for the powerful to fight over; it serves a minority while sending the majority to their deaths. There are no winners on either side, only more grudges and more hatred," Lan Yi added.

“Yes! So many wars, so many lives lost, and in the end, only a few people benefit. Everyone becomes a tool, a pawn,” Hao Zichen said.

"However, many problems can only be solved through war, by using strength to speak and resolving disputes between the two sides by force," Hao Zichen added, as he too was caught in the middle.

The conflict between the desolate region and the snowy region must eventually be resolved, but not now. Now is the time to go all out and fight on the battlefield!
"Here, have a sip of strong liquor!" Hao Zichen said, handing Lan Yi a flask of aged wine. Liquor is a good thing; it numbs you.

"Good, a good drink, we both have it. Life and death are predestined, wealth and honor are determined by fate!" Lan Yi said.

Looking up at the starry sky, countless stars twinkle and shine, their presence in the depths of space carrying profound meaning.

"Draw"

A shooting star streaks across the sky, a tale of starlight. What does it signify?
The next morning, everyone got up very early, and wisps of smoke rose from the chimneys; breakfast was already being prepared in the military camp! A new day had begun! This was a very important day in the wasteland, as a major meeting would be held to decide the course of the battlefield.

After having breakfast with everyone, Lan Yi accompanied Elder Long Chuyang to the main tent, where people were already waiting for a long time! Representatives from all sides gathered together to discuss countermeasures.

The current commander is Xiao Weifeng, the highest-ranking officer in the military. Previously, the deputy commander was in charge, but in critical moments, he had to personally lead the troops into battle. He also convened this meeting, and everyone gave him face, with representatives from all sides gathering together. There are now fifteen experts from the Wilderness Region present, all with established titles and unique skills, all strategizing for tomorrow's battle.

The people in the tent argued from morning until noon, with no consensus. Lan Yi noticed that Hao Zichen was among them, but they were not qualified to speak and could only listen in.

Since the Dragon Clan has always kept a low profile, Elder Long Chuyang did not express much at this meeting and mostly accompanied the participants. However, he has already indicated that he is willing to be the first to fight, thus demonstrating the Dragon Clan's response with concrete actions!
The biggest concern at this meeting was what kind of people the Snow Region would send, and how to deal with them. The Snow Region was full of experts, which was a very important matter for the Wilderness Region. If the opponent was not chosen well, the entire army might be wiped out. A duel between experts could be a key factor that determined the success or failure of the battlefield.

After fierce exchanges, everyone reached a consensus: the final showdown will be a decisive battle between the chosen factions. Prepare for battle today, and the all-out offensive will begin tomorrow.

After the meeting, Lan Yi followed Elder Long Chuyang back to the Dragon Clan's tent to prepare for tomorrow's final attack. All the warriors were eager to try, their fighting spirit high and their morale soaring.

That evening, Hao Zichen sent someone to invite Lan Yi to a gathering. Lan Yi readily accepted and went alone to Hao Zichen's tent to find him.

Before even entering, Lan Yi could hear many young people drinking and making a lot of noise inside the tent, creating a lively and boisterous atmosphere. Was this the pre-battle celebration night?

As soon as Hao Zichen saw Lan Yi enter, he loudly addressed everyone present: "This is my brother Lan Yi, whom I met in Tianlong City. Please take good care of him in the future. He is my best friend."

After this series of actions, everyone looked at Lan Yi, who had just walked in. Lan Yi was caught off guard and flustered. He quickly returned the greeting with a bow.
Please take good care of me!

"Brother Lan, you're late today. You'll have to drink a penalty cup, right everyone?" "Yes!"

"Alright, I should be punished! I'll drink three cups of wine as punishment!" Lan Yi volunteered to drink three cups, which excited the young people present, who immediately offered him large cups. The whole place cheered, and the atmosphere was electric!

Since Lan Yi merged with the dragon bloodline, his alcohol tolerance has increased dramatically, and he has become bold, unrestrained, and exudes a powerful dragon aura. After three cups of strong liquor, he felt refreshed and his excitement was palpable. He loudly and boisterously expressed his gratitude to everyone!

"I hope you will all continue to support and care for me in the future. Thank you so much!"

With Hao Zichen's help, Lan Yi quickly integrated into the group of young people, drinking and making friends over drinks, with people of all ages.

In fact, these young people were all from the younger generation of various families, and they were all future leaders of the wasteland. However, Lan Yi was unaware that he was particularly happy today, enjoying a rare moment of relaxation, indulging in a celebration before going to the battlefield, and completely liberating his mind and body.

Tonight, Lan Yi was thoroughly enjoying himself. Since he began cultivating under the old patriarch, tonight was the first time he had ever indulged in drinking and feasting. Inheriting the dragon bloodline had also made his mind more unrestrained! His alcohol tolerance had increased dramatically, and he had a burst of energy in everything he did, as if he had limitless energy and inexhaustible strength.

(End of this chapter)