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Under the cover of darkness, while everyone was still asleep, Lichou was incorporated into the territory of the Daiwa Dynasty.
The speed of this action and its boldness were astonishing, and even the thought behind it was extraordinary, making it a miracle.
This was inherently an impossible task, as anyone would see it as equally difficult as climbing a mountain.
However, Lu Chen accomplished it. In a situation where others believed it was utterly impossible, Lu Chen dared to think and act, ultimately succeeding with remarkable results. Even when the news spread, some people still thought it could not have happened.
Indeed, many believed this was fake news because, theoretically, it seemed unattainable in reality.
Among those who could not believe it was Chen Shilong, the Supreme Commander of the Three Armies on the battlefield of Qi Kingdom. Upon hearing about this matter, he repeatedly claimed it was impossible and felt utterly shocked. Soon after, he sought verification from multiple sources and, since the news came from the Great Zhou Court, he had no choice but to accept its truth.
This time, Lu Chen achieved something that others dared not even imagine or attempt, once again establishing his title as "War God." Both the Great Zhou Court and Qi Kingdom's various commanders acknowledged Lu Chen.
Getting these seasoned generals to recognize the title "War God" is no simple feat. It is easy to understand why; they are all peers in the same field. Why should they regard him as divine while others remain mere mortals?
Conquering these veterans is extremely challenging, yet Lu Chen managed to do so by repeatedly accomplishing what seemed impossible. After hearing the news, they had no choice but to admire and acknowledge Lu Chen.
Now that things have reached this point, Lu Chen did not notice much change. He continued to reside in Frosty Evening City, discussing military strategy with his mentor Lian Dashuang and engaging in relatively mundane activities. However, he could sense some changes in how others viewed him without needing to go out or ask anyone; his keen perception allowed him to pick up on subtle cues.
This extraordinary ability began to manifest after Lu Chen entered the Virtual Immortal First Level; he discovered he could glean thoughts from others' minds. In Buddhist scriptures, this ability is referred to as Heartsight, which allows one to perceive others' thoughts.
Heartsight became Lu Chen's secret for acquiring significant information. Of course, this is something that ordinary people cannot achieve. However, there is one aspect: regarding how subordinates view Lu Chen himself at his current level does not require him to step outside. After entering the Virtual Immortal First Level, his primordial spirit can capture mysterious elements in the atmosphere that ordinary people cannot perceive.
By observing these elements and exploring their changes and mysteries, Lu Chen can discern how others perceive him. Among those legendary figures are the Four Ancestors of the Daoist Sect's top-ranking Yin Yang Gate Original Intent and Yenando from the Western Amitabha Sacred Land, including Yuanmo Laozu; all possess such abilities that Lu Chen is aware of.
Of course, given such vastness and abundance of talent in this world, there are certainly individuals unknown to Lu Chen who also possess such extraordinary abilities. Besides Heartsight, there is another ability called Mind Communication that allows one to connect with others but does not guarantee understanding oneself.
This is not a joke; it is indeed true that one can connect with others without fully comprehending oneself. Sometimes one's own thoughts or actions are not entirely within one's grasp. If one could truly master Mind Communication, they would have to be an Immortal of Yin.
Indeed, even Lu Chen, or those legendary figures from the past, who are like giants, cannot fully master themselves or control everything about themselves. The person capable of achieving such feats must be perfect, without any flaws.
Among all, the only being that can be considered perfect and without any shortcomings is the legendary Yin Immortal.
Lu Chen's army launched a night raid and swiftly took over Lichou in the Central Plains and Nine Provinces, seizing one-ninth of the territory that was entirely under the control of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Once this news spread, it immediately caused a stir, with some rejoicing and others lamenting.
Of course, the most frustrated were Wang Zhong and Wang Chao, the two brothers. They were originally part of the Loyalty and Righteousness Sixteen Barons, tasked by the Defender Prince to recover the Eastern Seven States and intimidate the rebels. However, just as they entered Lichou from Yuezhou, they received this shocking news.
For them, this was nothing short of a disaster. Facing Lu Chen, a Demon God whose true capabilities were unpredictable and who had been underestimated by the court, they found themselves up against a formidable force that was utterly overwhelming.
At this point, the Great Zhou Court continued to underestimate the Daiwa Dynasty, treating it as a rabble. They focused solely on the Qi Kingdom battlefield, deploying their elite forces to the north under the direct command of Defender Prince Huangfu Xin.
They attributed their previous defeats to Lu Chen to the negligence and arrogance of their generals, unwilling to acknowledge reality. This allowed the Great Zhou Dynasty to grow without pressure until now.
After hearing the news, Wang Zhong and Wang Chao could no longer sit still. Looking at the tall city walls a few miles away and the valiant City Guards, they completely lost their confidence and could no longer muster the courage to advance.
What should they do next? They had no idea. However, seeing Lu Chen's soldiers' morale and the rising banners of energy in the city clearly indicated that these soldiers were elite troops, not those cowardly deserters who fled at the first sign of trouble.
Fighting against such a fierce army offered little chance of victory. The main issue was their misjudgment of Lu Chen's military strength, leaving them feeling helpless upon realizing the reality before them—far beyond their imagination—and unsure how to proceed.
They planned to report to the Defender of the Realm to convey their situation to the court and see how they would respond. However, when preparing to write their report, they found themselves at a loss for words. If it were good news, there had been no battle yet; where would such news come from?
But if they reported that enemy morale was high and that Lu Chen was unpredictable as a Demon God, it would only serve to boost enemy confidence while diminishing their own prestige. Such actions could lead to severe consequences under military law—potentially even execution. If it affected critical victory factors leading to total collapse, it could result in collective punishment for their entire clan without compensation for such a significant loss in battle. At this moment, Wang Zhong and Wang Chao found themselves in a difficult position with no clear path forward.
Additionally, aside from the eastern battlefield concerning Daiwa Dynasty, there were movements on both the northern Qi Kingdom battlefield and western Han Kingdom battlefield. The armies of Qi Kingdom and Defender of the Realm clashed multiple times with casualties on both sides. In this situation, Qi Kingdom could not advance further, nor could Defender of the Realm's forces push forward or quell rebellions or reclaim lost territories.
The reason Defender of the Realm focused heavily on Qi Kingdom was twofold: firstly, he believed Qi Kingdom was his true rival; he viewed Marshal Chen Shilong of Qi Kingdom as his nemesis. Secondly, due to pressure from Great Zhou Court, nearly all voices within the court pointed towards Qi Kingdom as being their ultimate threat.
With this situation as a premise, all the court and the heavy bets of the Defender Prince are placed on the battlefield of the Qi Kingdom.
However, this situation has directly led to the hundreds of thousands of troops of the Great Zhou Dynasty being stuck in a quagmire, unable to retreat or advance, effectively deadlocked in place. This predicament is indeed quite awkward.
So far, the Defender Prince has no other options. The Qi Kingdom is a tough nut to crack. If they can take down the Qi Kingdom, the benefits are self-evident; it would at least intimidate everyone below. However, the prerequisite is that they must be able to conquer the Qi Kingdom, and just a glance shows that the entire nation is united, making it far from easy to take down.
Moreover, the Defender Prince cannot easily retreat at this point. If he withdraws without reason again, it will surely cause a collapse in military morale. Returning to the court with such a stigma would mean facing unprecedented furious impeachment.
Aside from the eastern Daiwa Dynasty and the battlefield of the Qi Kingdom in the north, progress is also being made on the western battlefield against Korea.
Korea has already broken through the Qingtian Pass and officially marched into the Central Plains. Hundreds of thousands of troops are advancing towards the Central Plains, revealing their ambitions towards Chu Mang. The Korean army does not face the same difficulties as Qi Kingdom; unlike Lu Chen's rapid advance, they are moving step by step. Although slow, they have captured three county seats in five hours with little effort.
The commanders responsible for resisting the Korean army are brothers from the Loyalty and Righteousness Sixteen Men, named Baron Guan Yue and Wang Chi, both of whom are renowned generals.
However, even when combined, they are no match for Korea. Although Korea's Marshal is not particularly impressive, he has the assistance of Star Gate and Taoists directing operations and aiding in troop movements and formations, making them unpredictable opponents that Guan Yue and Wang Chi cannot contend with.
In response to this situation, commanders Guan Yue and Wang Chi have already reported to the court through the Defender of the Realm. The result was expected; Great Zhou Emperor personally issued an imperial decree requesting that Eastern Shaolin Temple send people to participate in combat to help resist Korea's invasion.
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