Chapter 694: Wu Wang

Boom! Boom!

On the Dragon-Severing River, war drums resounded, their echoes filling the heavens and earth, stirring up mighty waves on the vast river surface.

At this moment, the seemingly endless army of Great Wu also began to move. Massive ships hoisted their sails, like colossal beasts, cutting through the turbulent waves.

A murderous aura permeated the heavens and earth.

The movements of Great Wu were immediately noticed by Great Zhou within Dragon-Severing City. Urgent war drums instantly resounded from the city walls, and countless soldiers, their faces grim and bodies tense, gripped their weapons and spears.

Waves of Genesis Qi, some strong, some weak, bloomed like flames along the city walls.

In the main tower on the city wall, Zhou Qing also watched the movements of Great Wu in the distance with a grim expression. It was clear that Great Wu was about to launch their final assault.

"Prepare for battle!" he declared, raising his hand, his deep voice echoing across the city walls.

Wei Canglan gripped his long spear tightly, Genesis Qi surging around him, and roared, "Fight to the death!"

"Fight to the death!" countless soldiers roared in response.

Standing nearby, King Black Venom's face was pale. He gazed at Great Wu's army formation in the distance, vast like a dark cloud, and his scalp tingled. He muttered, "It's over, we're definitely finished this time... That brat Zhou Yuan has really gotten me into trouble."

Wei Canglan glanced at him, but didn't bother to respond. Beside him, Wei Qingqing bit her red lip, asking softly, "Father, do we have any chance of winning?"

Wei Canglan remained silent, then looked at her deeply and said, "If Great Zhou collapses in the end, I will find an opportunity for you to escape. Remember, your younger brother is still at home, so you must survive to protect him!"

Wei Qingqing's heart sank. Wei Canglan's words clearly indicated that he believed Great Zhou had no chance left.

Her eyes reddened slightly as she said, "Father, we might not necessarily lose. Wasn't there news that Prince Zhou Yuan would return? He is now a Saint Son of the Azure Mysterious Sect!"

King Black Venom interjected, "What good would it do for him to come back? What difference does one more Genesis Realm expert make? Is he just coming back to die?" His words were full of resentment.

Wei Canglan glared at him, then turned to Wei Qingqing and said, "My foolish girl, if His Highness doesn't return now, he can still preserve some hope for Great Zhou. With His Highness's talent, given time, he will surely be able to slay King Wu and avenge Great Zhou."

Wei Qingqing bit her red lip, feeling a sense of despair. Even if King Wu were defeated then, it would likely be difficult for Great Zhou to ever rebuild.

Thump! Thump!

The resounding war drums continued to echo across the sky.

One by one, the massive ships rapidly cut through the river, approaching Dragon-Severing City with an overwhelming momentum.

As Great Wu's continuous army gradually drew closer, figures were seen rising into the air, radiating powerful Genesis Qi.

These were clearly the Genesis Realm experts from Great Wu.

At this moment, these Great Wu Genesis Realm experts stood with their arms crossed, their eyes glinting with amusement as they gazed at the formidable city in the distance. Their demeanor clearly showed they had no regard for Great Zhou's final resistance.

On Dragon-Severing City, Great Zhou's Genesis Realm experts also unleashed powerful bursts of Genesis Qi in response, but their faces were exceptionally grim, clearly feeling the pressure from Great Wu.

The massive ships began to slow down and stop. Then, everyone watched as a colossal golden battleship slowly emerged from the rear. As it passed, all other warships moved aside.

All eyes across the heavens and earth converged on the golden battleship.

Immediately after, they saw a dragon throne at the very top of the golden battleship. And upon this throne, a figure sat with closed eyes.

The figure was clad in a golden dragon robe, their expression indifferent and cold. As the dragon robe stirred, an aura of majesty permeated the air.

When this figure appeared, the widespread war drums gradually faded, and even the surging waves on the river quieted under such oppressive might.

Heaven and earth fell silent.

Innumerable gazes were fixated on that figure.

On the city wall, Zhou Qing's hands clenched tightly, veins bulging. The icy coldness and killing intent in his eyes seemed intent on piercing through the figure on the dragon throne.

That figure, to him, was etched too deeply into his memory.

Back when Great Zhou was prosperous and powerful across the continent, it was precisely because of this rebel before him that Great Zhou shattered, ultimately leaving them confined to this remote corner.

Moreover, this villain not only usurped Great Zhou's dominion but also coveted Zhou Yuan's Saint Dragon Qi, causing his son immense suffering. Furthermore, Qin Yu, in order to protect their son's life, repeatedly transfused her own blood, drastically reducing her lifespan.

It could be said that the person before them was the primary culprit behind the destruction of their nation and family!

"Wu Kong!" Zhou Qing stared fixedly at the figure, and a voice filled with bone-chilling coldness escaped through his clenched teeth.

The figure on the dragon throne was none other than the current King of Great Wu, King Wu Kong!

Under the countless converging gazes, King Wu, seated on the dragon throne, slowly opened his slightly closed eyes. In that instant, an astonishing Genesis Qi pressure erupted directly from his body.

Even the golden battleship beneath his feet creaked under the strain.

Behind him, countless Great Wu soldiers respectfully knelt, as if unable to bear such kingly might.

"Zhou Qing, it's truly been a long time," King Wu said, looking up, his gaze steadily fixed on Zhou Qing in the distance. His faint chuckle resonated like thunder.

"Usurper!" Zhou Qing's eyes were filled with hatred as he spoke coldly.

King Wu chuckled faintly and said, "How dare an incompetent person occupy a king's throne? Zhou Qing, Great Zhou's current predicament is simply due to your incompetence."

Zhou Qing's eyes turned bloodshot.

At this moment, Wei Canglan shouted sternly, "Wu Kong, back then you swore an ancestral oath that Great Wu would not set foot in Great Zhou for a hundred years. Are you now intending to break that oath? To be mocked by all under heaven as untrustworthy?"

King Wu's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said indifferently, "If your Great Zhou had simply remained a small, remote state, this king would not have bothered with you pathetic worms. But since you, Zhou Qing, still harbor delusional ambitions, then this king can only root you out completely. As for the ancestral oath..." A sneer played on his lips: "Do you truly believe it could limit this king in any way? In truth, my biggest regret now is that after gaining the Saint Dragon Qi back then, I was momentarily too excited and cast you remnants aside. Otherwise, why would there be such trouble today?"

Wei Canglan's face was filled with fury as he gritted his teeth and said, "You will be punished for breaking your ancestral oath!"

King Wu waved his hand dismissively and said, "The rage of the weak is particularly laughable."

His gaze fixed on Zhou Qing, condescending and scornful. He said, "Zhou Qing, there's no need for more idle talk. You should know the purpose of Great Wu's invasion this time. If you were to commit suicide before both armies now, Great Wu could peacefully take over Great Zhou."

His eyes lowered slightly, yet within their narrow slits, a monstrous killing intent surged forth.

"But if you remain obstinate, then Great Wu will have no choice but to let your Great Zhou's blood stain the rivers and mountains..."