Ten years of dormancy: Starting as a martial arts master at the pinnacle

"Do I look like the kind of person who would make such a joke?"

Li Changqing's question silenced the entire room instantly.

"If it were just a contest over a few cities, the fifteen southern kingdoms wouldn't unite. Even if they were to seize cities belonging to Qi, they would restrain themselves."

"But wars of annihilation are different. For so many years, my Great Zhou has been a sword of Damocles hanging over the heads of the southern states. They know what it means to be vulnerable if the lips are gone. Once a real war breaks out..."

"Our opponents are not just the Qi Kingdom, but the entire southern fifteen kingdoms and five supreme-level experts."

The old marshal was stunned for a long time before speaking in a deep voice.

"So what?"

Upon hearing these words, Li Changqing didn't even lift his eyelids, and calmly asked in return.

His question left all the soldiers of the Zhennan Army, including the old marshal, speechless.

Clearly, their Regent has already taken this situation into account.

Even so, he still wanted to destroy the State of Qi.

"The Star Empire and the Jin Kingdom."

"There's no need to worry about that. The Prince led the soldiers of Beimo City and already routed them. The far north is already short of food supplies, so they can't launch a large-scale attack in a short time."

In addition to manpower, war also requires supplies and logistics.

The Jin state couldn't possibly gather all its top experts together just to launch a surprise attack.

That would break the tacit understanding and rules of this world.

When skilled fighters target ordinary soldiers and civilians, it's not for any specific campaign objective; it's simply for slaughter.

Such skilled individuals will never cease their slaughter of civilians and ordinary soldiers.

Therefore, the Jin state and the grasslands needed a large force to launch an attack.

"There's even less to worry about the Star Empire. As long as the Star Emperor doesn't personally intervene, they won't be able to cause much trouble on land."

The navy of the Great Zhou Dynasty was indeed mediocre.

However, the cavalry and soldiers of the Great Zhou Dynasty were all extremely brave.

They are in no way inferior to the people of the grasslands.

Once the soldiers of the Star Empire landed, they would immediately realize just how terrifying the cavalry of this world were.

"So this really is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

"But they have a full five experts at the Supreme Realm."

Although the fifteen southern states were powerful, their true elite forces belonged to the state of Qi. The combined strength of the Zhou dynasty was in no way inferior to those fifteen states.

What truly troubled the soldiers was the lack of top-tier combat power.

Previously, the Great Zhou Dynasty had three supreme-level experts, but those three experts were not united and were even in a state of hostility. Even the Carefree Marquis was not wholeheartedly devoted to the Great Zhou Dynasty.

In terms of combat power at the Supreme level, their Great Zhou Dynasty has always been at a disadvantage.

Otherwise, the State of Qi would not have captured ten cities in a row.

Although there was one less before, there is now one more. Not only has the number of people remained the same, but the three of them are also very close.

The Great Zhou royal family has cultivated its own supreme powerhouse, not to mention the witch Qi Yu Fan. Even the carefree Marquis Xie Xiao Yao's attitude towards the Great Zhou court has undergone a complete transformation.

The three of them were able to work closely together and share a common goal.

The strength of the Great Zhou Dynasty is unprecedented.

Even so, in terms of the absolute number of experts, they still cannot compare with the fifteen southern kingdoms.

With three against five, they were two players fewer than their opponents.

"A large number of people does not necessarily mean a greater advantage, not to mention that they belong to different countries. Even the two from Qi find it difficult to be completely close, let alone the other three."

Those three supreme-level powerhouses each had a kingdom they wanted to protect.

If you make them stand together to intimidate the Great Zhou, they will surely do it without hesitation.

But if you really make them fight to the death...

Li Changqing didn't believe they had that kind of awareness.

"Three against five is just a matter of numbers, not strength."

Xie Xiaoyao, the Sword God of Freedom, has never suffered a loss, whether facing Master Kongkong or the Ancestor of Qi.

Keep in mind that he himself did not possess a supreme artifact, yet he was able to fight on equal terms with a supreme expert who possessed a supreme artifact.

Li Changqing didn't believe he lacked resources.

As for the witch Qi Yufan, she was an even bigger monster.

Her swordsmanship had surpassed that of ordinary supreme beings, approaching the Dao itself.

It's somewhat similar to the Heavenly Divine Skill.

On the battlefield, the role she played was unmatched by most people.

One hand holds a ribbon, the other wields a sword.

Whether facing Master Kongkong or the Ancestor of Qi Kingdom, Qi Yufan has the advantage.

As for Li Changqing himself...

Although 40% of his soul was separated, it did not have a significant impact on his overall strength.

Even without the aid of the Sun and Moon Wheel, Li Changqing would not be afraid of facing a Supreme Being alone.

With the addition of the Sun and Moon Wheels, he could even fight two opponents at once.

Among the five supreme rulers of the 15 southern kingdoms, the most powerful are the patriarch of the Qi Kingdom and Master Kongkong.

The remaining three, without supreme artifacts, are no match for the two of them.

If a real fight breaks out, Li Changqing doesn't believe that they will necessarily suffer a loss.

If the two sides can hold out for a few rounds, Li Changqing can find someone to act as an intermediary.

I believe that some people will be pragmatic and will take the initiative to side with them on the side of justice.

"General Nangong is the vanguard; it's time for us to attack."

The standoff between the two sides has lasted for a long time.

The soldiers of Qi were at a disadvantage in every aspect, especially since it was a siege.

If a battle breaks out, the cost will be too high, and there will be too many casualties.

That's why they hesitated to launch an attack.

The Zhou soldiers, on the other hand, did not move due to insufficient troops and the fact that they were fighting on foreign soil.

As soon as Li Changqing emerged from the pass, he not only immediately devised a plan to destroy Qi, but also took the initiative to launch an attack.

"Yes."

Nangong Qiushui stepped forward and bowed to accept the order.

Those who had doubts about Nangong Qiushui and Chen Changfeng's identities witnessed the three of them appearing together in front of them.

The doubts in everyone's hearts were instantly dispelled.

They had no idea about avatars.

Xie Feixue, the only one who knew the truth, also hid her emotions very well.

Who knows how shocked the little girl was to see Li Changqing, Nangong Qiushui, and the Golden Dragon Hero at the same time?

She even doubted at one point whether she had guessed wrong.

But then she thought back to the scene where the Golden Dragon Hero patted her head.

Xie Feixue was absolutely certain that her previous guess was correct.

Otherwise, no matter how magnanimous His Highness the Regent is, he would not tolerate others disrespecting his queen.

Even if she is only a concubine.

"I wonder what kind of magical method this is?"

Xie Feixue muttered to herself.

Upon receiving the order, Nangong Qiushui immediately mustered 30,000 troops and prepared for battle.

Those who acted with him were all elite soldiers of the Zhennan Army.

Although the battle was dangerous, as long as they returned alive, they would be rewarded for their service.

This is an irresistible temptation for any soldier.

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