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By now, four strongholds had been lost, and the shogunate's troops in Tadashi Sand were forced to retreat to the position of Mikage Rushin.

There was no other way. Dozens of people were risking their lives to activate the evil eyes and use the elemental power. Not to mention ordinary soldiers, even Kujo Sara himself couldn't resist.

Just looking at the sand table in front of him and the battle reports from the front line, Kujo Sara always felt that things were not that simple, because there was no news of this group of warriors after they captured the fourth stronghold.

Other generals speculated that they were injured and needed recuperation, but these people were not afraid of death, would they really stop to rest suddenly?

"It's impossible for the island to let these people work so hard. There must be something wrong... Could it be the Fatui again?"

Kujo Sara's face was gloomy. She remembered what Xie Yan had said last time, that there were many Fatui stationed at the heart of the Imperial Shadow Furnace, and it seemed that they were plotting against the core of the evil god.

Not to mention that this is the General's trophy, the leakage of the evil god's power alone is enough to cause a huge disaster. If things go wrong, the entire Shenwu Tomb will become a dead place.

Yesterday she was summoned by the Shogun to take charge of the Tenryo Bugyo and the Shogunate army. How could Kujo Sara disappoint the expectations of the gods?

Just as I was thinking about how to solve the problem, an unexpected figure walked in from outside.

Kujo Sara didn't react at first, because she saw all the soldiers she passed by kneeling on one knee and saluting with fanatical expressions, as if the gods themselves had descended. But when she saw the purple sword that was flashing with faint lightning light, she also immediately saluted respectfully.

In Xie Yan's view, this is just a companion divine weapon, but in Inazuma's view, this katana symbolizes the will of General Raiden and carries the faith of Ming Shen. It was this sword that once killed the demon god Orobas.

Ying's consideration was indeed correct. This sword was the best token of trust. No matter what Xie Yan, who held this sword, said or did, no one could refute it.

"Everyone, get up. I'm coming to the front line this time to represent the general's will." Xie Yan gave Kujo Sara a wink, and then she took him to the center of the military camp.

Even though he had asked everyone to stand up, as he walked past, all the soldiers, regardless of their rank, bowed their heads respectfully.

But Xie Yan was not intoxicated by the scene of thousands of people bowing their heads respectfully. He slowly raised the purple sword in his hand, and then announced in a deep voice: "Soldiers of the shogunate army, listen up. The Eye Hunting Order is lifted. If anyone in the resistance army joins the team because of the Eye Hunting Order, they will not be held accountable. The war is over today, and the days of compatriots killing each other will never happen again."

What? The war is over?

After the words fell, no one dared to say a word. The news was too shocking. If Xie Yan had not come here with a dream in mind, no one would have believed it at all.

But it is precisely because of this that after a sudden silence, there is a sense of relief.

Many people have their own opinions on whether the Eye Hunting Order is a "righteous war"... Although everyone has no feelings about the island, there are many of their former comrades and even brothers in the resistance army at this time, but they have to fight each other. The pain of fratricide permeates the hearts of every soldier.

Like Inaba Hisazo, they are all willing to sacrifice themselves to bear the sins of General Raiden, but it would undoubtedly be a good thing if the war could end here.

Although they have hatred towards some members of the resistance army, everyone knows that continuing the internal struggle will only lead to the decline of Inazuma.

"Don't worry. Those war criminals who destroyed the town and caused the people of Bayun Island to be displaced will be brought to justice by Thunder."

"Line up now and follow me to the front line."

As soon as the words came out, the leaders of each team began to line up in an orderly manner.

However, this does not mean that the matter is over. The Shogunate army naturally has absolute faith in General Raiden and obeys all his orders. The key still lies with the resistance army.

But Xie Yan came out this time just to end the war. He didn't have that much energy to fight with the islanders and waste the lives of a large number of low-level soldiers before negotiating. He came with a magic weapon to suppress all disobedience.

If the rebels accept the conditions and surrender, then everything will be fine. If they don't, the war can still end today.

What he just said was not a joke.

As for Xin Hai of the Coral Palace...it depends on her choice whether to turn herself into a chopped pepper fish head, or be imprisoned by Xie Yan and drink milky white fish soup every day to replenish her energy, or to be a good priestess of the living god.

Leaving a part of the troops stationed there, the army of nearly 10,000 people rushed to the front line in a mighty manner. Wherever they passed, the ground was filled with smoke and dust, and there was a constant feeling of faint tremors.

Xinhai, who had just brought Goro and Uchimura to the front line, saw this scene.

"Is the Shogunate army about to launch a general attack?"

At first, she thought that the shogunate army was furious and mobilized its forces to wipe out the rebels in one fell swoop, but as the enemy generals got closer, she found that the rebel soldiers at the front of her own team hesitated for a moment and then knelt down.

Why kneel?

At first, only two people knelt down, but as the general came over, even those war maniacs who were dominated by fanaticism and only thought about fighting, lowered their heads, put down their weapons, and knelt devoutly towards the front.

The rebels didn't even form a defensive formation. As the enemy generals stepped forward, they all knelt down in a black mass, completely losing the will to fight.

Xinhai subconsciously looked up at the general of the Shogunate army, only to see that he was not wearing any armor, only a white robe, and was walking forward step by step with a knife in his hand, expressionless on his face. But wherever he passed, even his own island army would make way for him.

Thousands of troops were no match for one person.

How could this happen? This... is totally inconsistent with the Art of War. No matter what military book it is, it has never been recorded in such a situation.

Wu Lang also had a dull look on his face. He quickly picked up Xin Hai's "Exhaustive Method" and tried to find a chance to break the impasse. However, no matter how brilliant the strategy was, it was pale and powerless at this moment when all the soldiers had lost their will to fight.

The clear sky was suddenly filled with wind and clouds, and thunder rumbled continuously. The entire Shenwu Tomb area was undergoing celestial changes at this moment, as if the gods were watching them.

At this time, Coral Palace Xinhai finally saw the face of the enemy general and the divine weapon in his hand that had once killed the demon god.

"I see..."

A bitter smile appeared on Xinhai's lips.

Indeed, the rebel army was quite large. Although his military tactics were not very good, he did cause some trouble to the shogunate army. At least, it would not be easy for them to completely wipe out the rebel army, and they would definitely have to pay a certain price.

Before setting off, although Xinhai believed that the situation was at risk of getting out of control, she also held on to some hope that she could use the existing conditions to negotiate for a piece of land on Bayun Island for farming. She even thought of the terms of the peace talks.

pity--

In the face of the power of God, everything is in vain.

Without any hindrance or fight, Xie Yan walked easily to Xin Hai's front in front of thousands of soldiers and horses.

The supreme leader of the rebels, the island's present-day divine priestess, also knelt down with a respectful look on her face.

"The war is over from now on. If anyone joins the resistance army because of the Eye Hunting Order, the general will not hold them accountable."

"If the island hands over the garrison and stops the war, it can be treated equally with the people of Inashima. As the Lord of Kanjo Bugyo, I promise to help the island resume production after the war is over."

Xie Yan raised the sword in his hand and issued a declaration to the rebels.

As soon as the words fell, everyone was shocked.

It can be said that the Eye Hunting Order and equal treatment are the goals pursued by the rebels, taking into account the needs of all groups.

Although many people still have resentment for the death of their companions, in front of the messenger of God, even the most arrogant people dare not face the power of thunder.

They didn't even dare to look up and look directly at the messenger of God.

Xie Yan ignored these people, even though he knew that based on the nature of the unruly people on the island in the plot, they would definitely want to make trouble.

But it doesn't matter...

After going through all this, Xie Yan realized that he had underestimated the belief in gods in the theocratic country.

The rebels said they wanted to change the general's mind, but when he really came with his dream in hand, he knelt down as quickly as anyone else.

Similarly, if we want to solve the problem of islands, Xie Yan also has a new idea.

He looked down at the present-day divine priestess who had wanted to tie him up on the island before, and said in a deep voice: "As the first condition for the peace talks, I want... you."

62 Let the Heart Sea Nurture the Blood of Ming Shen

"Yes, this is the first condition for the peace talks. The Heart Sea of ​​the Coral Palace will become my trophy."

The plain voice fell, but it brought about a strong wave within the resistance.

To be precise, it is the island’s own army.

A thousand years ago, with the fall of Orobas, the island became a vassal of the Ming Shen Island regime, but it still retained its faith in Orobas. It was for this reason that Coral Palace Xinhai was able to become the supreme leader of a regime at the age of a young girl.

In other words, despite the huge gap in strength, in terms of status, Coral Palace Xinhai and Xie Yan belong to the same level and are both "favored by God."

but--

As a follower of the gods, the first request Xie Yan put forward was to ask the island's living god priestess to become his vassal?

Moreover, Xie Yan hinted very clearly that this was not just a submission in terms of faith and situation. If they really agreed, the pure priestess who inherited the will of Lord Orobas would become a breeding ground for the enemy's bloodline.

Just thinking about this matter, many people find it difficult to suppress the anger in their hearts. If the witch gave birth to a child for the enemy, how should they treat it?

When these descendants return, will they welcome Ming Shen's bloodline to inherit the Coral Palace and rule the island?

Doesn't this mean that the island has been completely conquered by Narukami Island?

But if not, the inheritance of the Coral Palace will be cut off... Even if they want to find someone to replace it, they can't do it. After all, without bloodline, they can't preside over the sacrifice to prevent the sanctification of the soil. It's pure self-deception.

This is a huge shame and a violation of faith.

but--

I can’t say it…and I don’t dare to say it.

Although these people's eyes were filled with anger towards the enemy, wishing to glare Xie Yan to death and cursing him to die on the spot, they couldn't even raise their heads.

Because this conquest had already begun thousands of years ago, the fact that the island had been able to retain its own beliefs and survive until now was already a mercy from the gods. Xie Yan was only now lifting the last layer of fig leaf.

He came to the rebels with the divine weapon that had killed the devil, which was like bringing nuclear weapons to a country's port for negotiations. There was no room for refusal.

Seeing that the first step of deterrence was achieved, Xie Yan's heart moved slightly.

As for Xin Hai in front of her, she has remained silent from the beginning until now. Even though she was used as a condition for peace talks, she did not seem depressed, but rather... relieved.

Perhaps for her, surrender is the best option compared to being forced to take charge of a shaky island that could capsize at any time and serve as a military advisor to a group of war maniacs.

After all, Xie Yan has promised in the name of God and himself that he will give equal status to the island residents. Isn't this what she wants?

Now that the goal has been achieved, her mission as a military strategist has come to an end... The next step is probably to give birth to a child for the man in front of her, right?

The girl's heart was no longer filled with emotion. Because of the mission inherited in her blood, she had not had much time that truly belonged to herself since she was a child.

Just as she was thinking this, she suddenly saw Xie Yan raising the sword in his hand and pointing it at the sea in the distance.

The wind blew strongly, dark clouds gathered, and there was a faint sound of thunder.

"But the general's mercy is not for everyone. If you attempt to prolong or expand the war, then thunder will bring judgment!"

As soon as the words fell, thunder suddenly sounded over the sea in the distance.

All the soldiers present raised their heads subconsciously, and saw the purple lightning dancing in the sky entangled together, and fell towards a warship with a destructive aura like a punishment from heaven.

They seemed to see all kinds of dazzling elemental lights suddenly light up on the warships, but under this divine punishment, the warships were reduced to ashes in an instant, and the sea where they were located was stirred up by huge waves, with water columns of hundreds of meters rising into the sky.

"It's those wild people who robbed our warships!"

"Yes, it was this ship that attacked our Tadashi Sand stronghold!"

The soldiers on both sides recognized the warship.

At this time, everyone was in the middle area of ​​Kamnozuka, and behind it was the Kujo Formation House. Judging from the position of the warships, these people seemed to be preparing to bypass here and head straight for Narukami Island.

Both the rebels and the shogunate army were scared out of their wits at this moment.

If these desperate lunatics were allowed to raid Ming Shen Island, there's no telling what kind of casualties would be caused, and then it would really be a mortal feud.

Xie Yan seemed to be thinking about something. It was actually the shadow in the castle tower who sensed the location of these people. She then passed the information to Xie Yan through her connection with Meng Xiang Yixin.

From the perspective of a god, he found that there was indeed something wrong with those people. In addition to carrying the evil eye, they also possessed the power of the devil.

"Demon remnants? Besides that, it seems there are also hallucinations. It turns out that he is under the control of the doctor."

It is not difficult for the doctor to control a group of wild people. He may even do it easily and use them to test the evil eye.

But the matter of the rebels was not over yet, so Xie Yan quickly withdrew his gaze.

As divine punishment was brought down in front of thousands of people, the islanders were even more terrified and could only hide their resentment deep in their hearts.

Xie Yan continued to announce the relevant conditions for the peace talks.

"I want to take Coral Palace Xinhai away because some people on the island did not hesitate to unseal the talisman and destroy the environment of Baying Island in order to win. This has already angered the general. Therefore, after taking her away, the army on the island will also be disbanded and will be reorganized after the shogunate re-selects personnel."

"But the situation before the Eye Hunting Order and the islands also has problems with the shogunate."

"To this end, after the island army is disbanded, I will help the island restore its economy, trade at normal prices, and contact the community to distribute food and other daily necessities to the island, popularize education, set up a branch of Narukami Taisha, and encourage children with excellent grades to go to Narukami Island to receive a better education."

"In addition, the residents of the islands also need to pay taxes when they go out fishing or trading, but they will also be protected by the Tianling Bugyo... By the way, I heard that many wild people have flowed into the islands, and I will also send soldiers from the Tianling Bugyo to garrison there."

With the majesty of the divine punishment he had just unleashed, Xie Yan's gentle tone at this moment was quickly regarded as divine grace.

They didn't see any problem with what they heard, they just thought every word made sense. Paying taxes was an obligation, and it made no difference to them whether they paid it to the Coral Palace or to Ming Shen Island. After the army was disbanded, a certain amount of armed force was indeed needed to fight against the Nobushi.

Finally, Xie Yan provided support for both supplies and education. Isn’t this what we are fighting for?

Most people still want to live a stable life, so they relaxed after hearing Xie Yan's promise.

As the human priestess who was exchanged, it was her responsibility to help the people on the island live a good life. Since she couldn't command everyone to win the battle, it would be okay to sacrifice herself for everyone's happiness now, right?

As for giving birth to offspring for the enemy...perhaps with the blood of Ming Shen, the priestess of the Coral Palace will become even more powerful, and maybe there will be a chance to turn the tables in the future?

Under the combination of kindness and force, the rebels completely lost the will and reason to fight.

Xie Yan observed the reactions of these people and nodded slightly with satisfaction.

He has realized why the Son of God had focused on cultivating his overall perspective in the past. Whether as a warrior or as a senior leader, finding the right direction is the most critical, and the details will be made up by others... For example, the eldest brother-in-law will definitely find a way to slowly abolish the belief in Orobas.