May 25th, the 40th year of the Great Han Dynasty.
As the western, northern, southern, and eastern regions approached peace, subtle changes were occurring in the Central Plains, making the entire situation increasingly complex.
Within three days, the Vermilion Bird Legion and the Golden Griffin Legion had entered the territory of the Gu family in the Central Plains. Their potent spiritual energy, even after being sealed, remained rich and abundant.
Along the borders between the Great Han Divine Dynasty and the four great families of Hong, Jiangzuo, Hun, and Chu, the Ten Great Legions were also frequently mobilized and deployed. A silent tension began to press towards the Central Plains, yet the inhabitants within the Great Han Divine Dynasty's borders remained blissfully unaware, immersed in the blessings brought by the Great Han laws for all people.
“Princess.”
Within a secluded grotto on the peak of the Primordial Divine Mountain, Yun'er's expression was tense. “Princess, the Great Han Vermilion Bird Legion and the Golden Griffin Legion have taken control of the Gu family lands. The four families of the Wang clan offered no resistance.”
“It seems Wang Zhuo must have forged an alliance with the Great Han Divine Emperor on this journey. However, Princess, Hong'er cannot understand this. Even though the Great Han Divine Dynasty has swept across the western, northern, southern, and eastern regions, there is still a significant gap between them and the eight great families of the Central Plains. Wouldn’t it have been more beneficial for the Great Han Divine Dynasty’s development if the four Wang clans had shown weakness and pledged allegiance to the four Hong clans, submitting to the Candle Dragon?” Hong'er frowned, puzzled.
Xia Xin Yu stood up and gazed at a feather displayed in the center of the grand hall. The feather was multicolored, dazzling and vibrant. She stared at it for a long time. “The Great Han Divine Emperor is no ordinary ruler. He would never submit to anyone. The four Wang clans showing weakness allows them to receive the appropriate treatment from the Great Han Divine Dynasty. By joining forces with the four Wang clans to jointly oppose the Candle Dragon’s influence, failure means death, but success would mean that across these thirty thousand Dao Provinces, there would be only one voice. After an era of development, the war for unification of the planes has begun anew!”
“The Great Han Divine Dynasty…”
“Princess, in your opinion, what are the Great Han Divine Dynasty’s chances of victory?” Cai'er asked nervously. This was truly unbelievable. Back then, at the Blood Sea Coffin and outside Chang'an City, the Great Han Divine Dynasty did not possess such vast and terrifying power as it does today.
In an era, a force that could garner the attention of the eight great families of the Central Plains was perhaps only the human race from half an era ago.
“Weng~~”
Suddenly, a golden token on the table began to glow. It was carved with dragon patterns and inscribed with Chinese characters. This was a token bestowed upon Xia Xin Yu by Yang Hao, granting her the ability to receive imperial decrees from Chang'an City without delay.
A golden light screen appeared, displaying hundreds of golden characters filled with imperial aura, pressing down so heavily that Hong'er and the other two girls were forced to their knees. Even Xia Xin Yu’s body bent slightly, her forehead covered in a cold sweat.
Terrifying!
Feeling the oppressive imperial aura, Xia Xin Yu’s eyes widened. She had already reached the realm of Chaos Dao Venerable. In the thirty thousand Dao Provinces, this was considered the final step before reaching the Immortal Realm. Yet, even so, she was almost forced to her knees by the pressure.
“Imperial Edict!”
“Our dynasty, in its forty years of establishment, has been benevolent and generous. All beings from other forces who come to our Great Han, regardless of race or bloodline, are treated with compassion.”
“In the eighth month of the seventh year of the Great Han, the four Hong clans plotted at the Blood Sea Coffin. As this area was within our Great Han territory, the court did not interfere further to protect the surrounding people and beings. However, Hong Xiuyi of the Hong clan became arrogant, insulted our Great Han Divine Dynasty, and encroached upon the thirty-mile territory around the Blood Sea Coffin. Countless beings suffered calamities. Our generals Guan Yu, Sun Chengzong, and Hou Junji were nearly killed.”
“In the first month of the twenty-eighth year of the Great Han, coinciding with the unveiling of the Ancient Will Chamber’s Heavenly Pride List, the Hong clan sought to use the Divine Dynasty of Shaking Light to annihilate our Great Han’s ancestral temples. They deployed several first-generation holy sons to obstruct our Great Han Divine Dynasty and joined forces with the Heavenly Origin Sect and the Heavenly Gang Upper Sect to launch a surprise attack on our Great Han’s imperial capital, Chang'an, slaughtering our Great Han’s people. The court still did not provoke conflict, fearing it would harm the nation’s destiny in its nascent stage.”
“On the first day of the twelfth month of the thirty-ninth year of the Great Han, four Great Heavenly Venerates from a collateral branch of the Hong clan once again launched a surprise attack on our Great Han’s imperial capital, Chang'an. To stabilize the nation’s destiny and demonstrate the prestige of a great nation, we endured repeatedly, to the utmost. Yet, the four Hong clans, ungrateful, became even more arrogant. In the third month of the fortieth year of the Great Han, the four great families of Hong, Jiangzuo, Hun, and Chu joined forces to launch another surprise attack on our Great Han’s imperial capital, Chang'an City, their rampant behavior shaking the court. Our Great Han was weak, and the four Hong clans acted with impunity, coveting the core treasures of our Great Han. The public opinion is clear!”
“Hereby, it is proclaimed to the world, so that all may understand that the court’s handling of this matter is truly one of utmost benevolence and utmost righteousness. However, the four Hong clans have repeatedly suppressed our dynasty, and the nation’s foundation is in peril. It is no longer possible to tolerate them. Our nation, with its vast benevolence, heeds the call of the four Wang clans, and orders the legions stationed at the border fortresses along the Hengzhong City to make ready and guard our national gates.”
“Order the Vermilion Bird Legion, Azure Dragon Legion, Golden Griffin Legion, and Gluttonous Beast Legion to advance into the Central Plains. Upon encountering the great armies of the four Hong clans, they are to strike head-on and annihilate them completely. The Great Han Divine Dynasty formally declares war on the Hong, Jiangzuo, Hun, and Chu families, to vent the wrath of gods and men!” Su Dan Novel Network
“On May 25th, the 40th year of the Great Han, a decree declaring war on the four Hong clans is promulgated to the world.”
Boom!
With the force of five thunderbolts striking the peak, Hong'er, Cai'er, and Yun'er were stunned. Even Xia Xin Yu, who was struggling to resist the imperial aura, was deeply shaken by the imperial decree displayed on the token. This was a proclamation to all directions, informing all beings that the Great Han Divine Dynasty was marching against the four Hong clans.
“Princess!”
As the imperial decree dissipated, Hong'er and the other two stood up.
“It seems the Great Han Divine Emperor has made his decision. The Central Plains will inevitably experience bloodshed. For decades, every conquest of the Great Han Divine Dynasty has been a steady advancement, never fighting a battle without certainty. After an era, another human being is directing the course of events in the planes!” Xia Xin Yu sighed softly.
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May 27th, the 40th year of the Great Han Dynasty.
Barely two days after the Great Han Divine Dynasty declared war on the four Hong clans, with the intentional promotion by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, countless beings across the planes became aware of this epoch-making news. The Great Han Divine Dynasty had declared war, and the three great powers of the thirty thousand Dao Provinces were vying for dominion.
In the eyes of countless beings, this war would be no less than the War of the Gods at the end of ancient times. Millions of Quasi-Saints would serve as foot soldiers, while Supreme Profound Venerables and Creation Divine Venerables would dominate the battlefield. Chaos Dao Venerables would observe from the void, and beings like Saints and Supremes would not even qualify, serving only as minor captains of armies.
A blood-red star river, the turning point of an era has arrived. On one side stands the four Hong clans, with the Candle Dragon, one of the most powerful beings of the previous era, as their backer. On the other side stands the Great Han Divine Dynasty in alliance with the four Wang clans. Both sides are formidable forces.
Three parties are contending. Who will be the creator of the next era!