Chapter 2214: The Overlord Personally Takes Action

For the next three months, Panlong was focused on internal affairs. Meanwhile, the separatist forces within Xiluo changed from four or six factions to eleven, and then back to four.

They knew that their powerful neighbor was watching intently, but even if they wanted to stop, other forces within their borders wouldn't allow it.

Among these, some forces sent alliance applications to Panlong City, but more pledged allegiance to Beijia, hoping it would support them to become the next King of Xiluo.

Panlong City also received secret intelligence that Beijia was indeed contacting one or two factions. Perhaps it felt the time for intervention had come.

During these hundred days, Mitian, who was originally bellicose, did not urge Panlong City to send troops; instead, he remained silent.

This abnormality made Zhong Shengguang and He Lingchuan even more vigilant.

When a sky demon is quiet, it's about to cause trouble.

Although Panlong had established its nation, discussions about Xiluo within its territory never ceased.

Especially after several months of nation-building, the populace continuously debated: "Now that we are strong, and Xiluo is fragmented and suffering from war, shouldn't we send troops to Xiluo?"

"Shouldn't we return to our homeland with the grandeur of kings returning?"

Even Panlong City, skilled at controlling public opinion, could not suppress this wave of sentiment.

This heartfelt eagerness and expectation could only be delayed, not dismissed.

Every time He Lingchuan heard the fervent discussions in the marketplace, he knew Zhong Shengguang was right: the day of sending troops was drawing nearer.

Over the next half a month, frequent messages arrived from the West:

Baiyi Kingdom invaded Tongming Sect;

Xu Kingdom accused Rong Mountain of polluting its upstream water source, causing widespread illness among its citizens, and thus sent troops to teach a lesson;

Friction escalated between Peng Kingdom and Xuanque Sect…

The world, which had been gradually quieting down, suddenly saw seven or eight new conflicts erupt.

These were the overt ones.

There were also covert incidents. Daojun Qiansong, the ancestral master of General Ji Yingsong's family in Mou Kingdom, emerged from seclusion, only to be attacked by a sky demon, resulting in an indecisive battle.

Several great demons from Beijia, on their way back from the front lines, were also ambushed, resulting in three deaths and seven serious injuries…

In just over ten days, the world seemed to have descended into chaos.

These intelligence reports arrived one by one on the desk of Emperor Jiuyou, and he categorized them directly into one group:

"These wars are primarily centered around Beijia and Mou Kingdom. Essentially, forces controlled by Beijia have launched attacks against factions aligned with Mou Kingdom and Lingshan."

He Lingchuan drew a conclusion: "The war between Beijia and Mou Kingdom has escalated. Beijia is now planning to clip the wings of Mou Kingdom and Lingshan. This is a very clever move."

The Soul-Snatching Mirror asked: "Does it intend to use this to deliver nightmare energy to the sky demons?"

Conflicts always lead to bloodshed, and wars always cause deaths.

"More than that. The nightmare energy harvested from these localized battles won't satisfy the sky demons," He Lingchuan asserted. "These frictions and conflicts are most likely just a prelude, a means to overwhelm Mou Kingdom. The main course is yet to come!"

To put it simply, these conflicts are merely a prelude, designed to give Mou Kingdom the sensation that a storm is approaching.

Therefore, the storm is bound to arrive!

"Furthermore, the concentration of spiritual energy between heaven and earth is rising, and the demons and immortals who were in seclusion in the Shanjin Plains have begun to emerge. It's likely the same worldwide. Attacking these newly emerged immortals and demons would both accumulate vessels for the sky demons and weaken Lingshan's power. Why wouldn't Beijia be delighted to do so? Therefore, Lingshan and Beijia still have a war to fight on this level."

Not long after the intelligence reports were received, Qiu Hu came to request an audience with Emperor Jiuyou.

As one of He Lingchuan's earliest and most capable followers, he and several of his fellow disciples originated from Rong Mountain. Upon hearing that Xu Kingdom had dispatched troops to Rong Mountain, they became concerned.

However, as military officers of Cangyan, they were bound by national law and military discipline; they could not leave their posts without authorization, and their families were also here. Qiu Hu rushed to see Emperor Jiuyou today, seeking advice on Rong Mountain's counter-strategy.

Wang Fubao and several other fellow disciples originally wanted to accompany Qiu Hu, but he flatly refused, repeatedly stating it was inappropriate.

"Relocate the sect," He Lingchuan didn't beat around the bush. "Xu Kingdom's national strength is generally superior to Rong Mountain's, and it has the added benefit of elemental energy. As you know, elemental energy is no longer what it once was; Rong Mountain will gain no advantage fighting Xu Kingdom."

Qiu Hu hesitated slightly, but He Lingchuan continued: "In the past, when Xu Kingdom and Rong Mountain clashed, they quickly concluded the conflict to avoid significant losses to themselves. This time is different; it has a whip cracking behind it, forcing it to advance and fight whether it wants to or not."

Qiu Hu understood: "Beijia!"

"Rong Mountain's disadvantage is primarily geographical: it's too close to Beijia and too far from Mou Kingdom. This is similar to Ya Kingdom's disadvantage back then. Even if Mou Kingdom wanted to support Rong Mountain, it could at best only do what Beijia did for Ya Kingdom. Do you see? Could Beijia ultimately prevent Mou Kingdom from destroying Ya Kingdom?"

Qiu Hu shook his head.

"Moreover, Beijia is bound to make its next move against Mou Kingdom, and I strongly doubt Mou Kingdom will have the capacity to support Rong Mountain in the later stages," He Lingchuan said slowly. "Beijia is employing a multi-point strike strategy, making it difficult for Mou Kingdom to defend every ally under Lingshan. Therefore, I suggest Rong Mountain abandon its current location and relocate as soon as possible. Of course, if it is willing to move to Cangyan, I would be delighted to receive it."

Qiu Hu took a deep breath: "Thank you, Emperor. I will do my utmost to persuade the sect!"

Rong Mountain had cultivated its roots in that area for so many years, so naturally, it wouldn't give up easily. However, in Qiu Hu's heart, Emperor Jiuyou was the most trustworthy person in the world.

The Emperor's judgment could not be wrong!

So he had to quickly send word and fully convince the old stubborn members within his sect.

After he departed, He Lingchuan sighed softly: "Rong Mountain's plight is merely a snapshot of many forces under Lingshan. This turmoil has probably just begun."

A few days later, another major piece of news shook the world:

Beijia launched an unprecedented attack of 470,000 troops into the western front of Mou Kingdom!

Among these, the major vassal demon nations of Baoxiang Kingdom, Shanyu Kingdom, Shanjun Kingdom, Eling Kingdom, Bili Kingdom, and Bolang Kingdom all dispatched significant forces. Shanyu Kingdom was a nation of avian demons, and Bolang Kingdom was a nation of sea creatures.

Land, sea, and air – all three fronts launched simultaneous attacks.

Just as He Lingchuan had predicted, the previous series of disturbances were merely appetizers. Beijia's planned main course was here.

In nearly thirty years, Beijia had not displayed such a formidable formation against Mou Kingdom. The latter urgently deployed 200,000 troops from Xizhou Province, and armies and cultivators from various regions quickly rushed to the western front to intercept them.

Having just finished fighting Ya Kingdom, Mou Kingdom's main forces were still on the eastern front, some not even having returned home yet. With Beijia's sudden overwhelming military presence, Mou Kingdom faced immense defensive pressure.

At the same time, because the bays were invaded by Beijia's aquatic creatures, Mou Kingdom also simultaneously blockaded several straits and five or six ports in its southern region.

The vast Mou Kingdom was gripped by extreme fear and alarm and immediately began its most extensive war mobilization, more intense than during the Mou-Ya War.

After all, this time the main opponent was Beijia, the most powerful nation in the world and its sworn enemy. Furthermore, the shadow of the war against Ya Kingdom had not yet passed, and Mou Kingdom had not yet recovered its strength from the previous major conflict, but was immediately forced into continuous combat.