The Star River Era! The Dimensional Freedom Demon

The Baiyang sect has a long history and rich traditions. It combines the strengths of Buddhism and Taoism and has many branches, making it a truly major sect.

The Liu family of the Baiyang Sect was already a prominent family during the Song Dynasty. In addition, Liu Futong took the lead in the uprising at the end of the Yuan Dynasty and played an indispensable role in overthrowing the foreign dynasty. This led to them becoming the main lineage and the sect's chief priest, a position that has remained unchanged for hundreds of years.

However, other branches underwent significant changes, with the evolution of Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian thought further propelling the transformation of these branches.

The Heavenly Principle Sect is a new religion that has emerged from the old shell of the Luo sect in the last hundred years.

As the saying goes, heretics are more hateful than heretics.

Although this saying doesn't really apply in the East, it does have some commonalities.

That's how the feud between the Luo sect and the Tianli sect began.

"No way! Not to mention that Leader Lin's territory is far away in the lands of Yan, Zhao, and Qi, which is very far from us and is in the heart of Qingting. At this moment, he and the Lord of the Great Snow Mountain are both injured and who knows where he is hiding to lick his wounds. How could he have time to deal with people like us?"

Ji Chen thought about it and still declined the suggestion.

The Heavenly Principle Sect boasts two Grandmasters of True Strength, making it in no way inferior to the main sect.

Furthermore, with a peerless master like Leader Lin overseeing things, even the Grand Master couldn't match him.

As far as he knew, Lin, the leader of the sect, had repeatedly tried to influence the leaders of the White Sun Sect and even the rebel army regarding this uprising.

However, since most of the various altars and branches of the Baiyang Sect were located in the south, they were naturally closer to the main sect, and it was easier for uprisings to break out in the south, so the plan was abandoned.

But this ambition still makes the head coach feel apprehensive.

Perhaps the reason why the General Sect is targeting him is because of Lin, the leader of the Heavenly Principle Sect.

"A man who dares to call himself Emperor, putting everything else aside, is truly unparalleled in his audacity!"

As for the one from Japan, it was a joke at that time.

Can you believe that a king could only eat vegetables and tofu, and rarely tasted meat throughout the year? Even slightly wealthier families ate better than the king.

Moreover, his own dwelling was so dilapidated that it leaked when it rained, and he couldn't sleep peacefully.

This kind of emperor is simply hilarious.

Upon hearing Ji Chen's reason, Chen Xianli remained silent.

"What are you worried about, Instructor Chen? Don't you trust me? Besides, even if I'm not up to it, there's still Qingyun. He guarantees that our Luo Cult lineage will be no worse than the Heavenly Principle Cult in the future."

What could Chen Xianli say? He could only smile bitterly and step back.

Although the head instructor was urging him to leave as soon as possible.

Ji Chen continued to train and drill his troops with an air of composure.

In these three days, he drew upon the elite troops of other protectors and generals of the Luo Sect, barely expanding his own direct forces to ten thousand.

With this, the planning and construction of his fourth regiment and twentieth battalion were completely completed.

Because the position of regimental commander did not fit the characteristics of the times, he changed it to general.

He recommended Ji Qingyun to serve as battalion commander and temporarily lead a regiment.

Then, on his way to Nankang, he gradually promoted Ji Qingyun to the rank of general.

Although this arrangement has caused resentment among many elderly people who are envious of the general's position.

However, Ji Qingyun's martial prowess in the Luo Cult at this time was second only to Luo Xiao. Those who had grievances were all subdued by his Dragon Spear and had no choice but to accept it.

Ji Qingyun's prestige was thus gradually established in his army.

Three days later, the Grand Instructor could no longer hold back and issued several military orders, which annoyed Ji Chen to no end. He had no choice but to muster his troops, leave Yuezhou City, and head towards Nankang.

In addition to his own elite troops, seven Luo Sect protectors led their troops to accompany him on this march. Together with a group of peripheral troops, the army totaled 30,000 men, with banners stretching for ten miles, embarking on their journey in a grand and imposing manner.

Ji Chen's main consciousness had long been able to return to the main world. Taking advantage of this convenience, he searched through ancient military classics on the interstellar network, and skimmed through the knowledge about food and fodder management and setting up camp several times.

He has also personally tried out several virtual online games set against the backdrop of the struggle for supremacy in the era of cold weapons, and has simulated countless marches, formations, attacks and defenses in the simulated battlefield. His practical knowledge of leading troops is now completely different from what it used to be.

With his high mental attributes, his memory is naturally strong, and even when multitasking, he accumulates knowledge very quickly.

In addition, with the military champion Liu Shoubei at his disposal, he could consult him at any time, allowing him to quickly adapt his knowledge to the current era and improve his ability to lead troops day by day.

His military leadership skills became increasingly refined, and even Commander Liu, a man with the traits of a treacherous minister, sincerely exclaimed that he was a born general.

Of course, throughout this process, Ji Chen kept "Ji Qingyun" by his side to train him, laying the groundwork for his future performance.

When they passed a high ground, Ji Chen ordered his troops to set up camp on the spot, and then summoned Commander Liu.

"Liu Lin, where has that Xuanhemen gone now?"

"Shoubei" is an official title, and Shoubei Liu naturally had an original name.

Liu Lin now mainly acts as his strategist and is responsible for some intelligence work.

"Boss, I've been keeping track of Xuanhemen's intelligence. Since they left Yuezhou City, they've moved their headquarters to Luling Prefecture with minimal equipment."

"Luling Prefecture?"

Ji Chen recalled the map and discovered that Chunjiang was not far from Nankang, both being located southeast of the marching route.

"Then let's go to Luling Prefecture first. That old codger Shen Sanshi thinks he can get away with having a wife and kids after messing with me? Otherwise, where would I, Lu, put my face?"

Liu Lin wanted to offer some advice, after all, although Nankang and Chunjiang were about the same distance apart, they were quite far apart.

On the map, the three are roughly in the shape of an isosceles triangle.

This trip will inevitably delay the General's military orders.

However, after considering his own position and his lord's temperament, he chose to give up.

Ji Chen patted him on the shoulder and smiled:

"If the head instructor tells me to go to Nankang, I'll go. Don't I have any pride? Alright, go and get ready."

After a night's rest, Ji Chen's 30,000-strong army continued its grand journey.

Perhaps intimidated by his reputation, before Ji Chen left Jingzhou, every city he visited was greeted by a sect leader who provided him with food and money.

They didn't give him a reason to steal anything.

He was disliked by the headmaster and was essentially kicked out of the core group.

As a result, he became extremely envious of the martial arts secrets of other branches and lineages, and couldn't help but have crooked thoughts.

You can't hit someone who's smiling.

They were kind, so Ji Chen couldn't be ungrateful.

After all, we're not invincible yet.

Until they went south out of Jingzhou.

This is Yangzhou, the most prosperous and fertile land in the anti-Qing world, with thriving commerce and literature, and also the most relied-upon source of tax revenue for the Qing court.

Given its strategic position, its defensive capabilities are also unparalleled.

The so-called Nankang battlefield was located in Nankang Prefecture, in the central part of Yangzhou.

Ji Chen appeared outside Luling Prefecture in southern Yangzhou.

Ji Chen looked at the map and realized that this place was very close to Jiaozhou.

This place is separated from Nankang by the strategic goal of Hongdu.

"By opening up the situation here, I can launch a pincer attack on Hongdu from both sides, which can also be considered as indirectly supporting the Nankang battlefield. I don't think the Grand Instructor will hold this small matter against me."

Upon hearing this, Liu Lin could only manage a bitter smile.

This is no longer a matter of concern; this is outright disobedience.

"If all else fails, I'll just pretend I got lost. I'm not the only one who's gotten lost this past month."

After all, not everyone in this era understands the principle of reading maps: north at the top and south at the bottom.

This is within the acceptable range...