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The same situation occurred in the Great Qi Dynasty. Beiming Mountain, located a hundred miles north of the Great Zhou Court, is a large mountain range that stretches for dozens of miles. The vanguard troops sent by the Qi Kingdom to attack the Great Zhou Court and participate in the formation of the Alliance among the Three Kingdoms were stationed deep within these mountains. The sight of countless military camps spread across the landscape was truly overwhelming, indicating the presence of hundreds of thousands of soldiers.
At this moment, inside the General's Tent, Supreme Commander of the Three Armies Chen Shilong, dressed in Brilliant Armor and wearing a Steel Helmet, appeared very spirited with his White-Faced No Beard. He was pacing around a sand table, discussing military matters and formulating some brief battle plans with his staff and subordinates.
"Senior Brother, I have something to tell you. Can you set aside what you're doing for now?"
At that moment, a young man in his twenties, looking slightly younger than Lu Chen, walked into the General's Tent without any hesitation and spoke to Chen Shilong as if no urgent military matters could compare to his importance.
Disturbing military affairs was not something anyone in the army would dare attempt lightly; the consequences could range from punishment under military law to severe corporal punishment or even execution. This highlights how significant such an offense is.
However, this young man dressed like a Taoist seemed completely unafraid as he boldly entered, appearing quite anxious to meet Chen Shilong immediately. His presence was quite imposing.
Chen Shilong's staff and subordinates felt uncomfortable because disturbing military affairs was a serious offense that even they would not dare to attempt. Yet, it seemed that these Taoists had received permission from higher authorities to be exempt from military law, allowing them free movement in the General's Tent, which left the soldiers feeling quite resentful.
Chen Shilong paused for a moment before reacting. He set down his teaching staff and instructed his subordinates, "You all continue to study and come up with more new plans. Perhaps we can have more options later; consider it a fallback."
"Star Picker, what happened? Why are you in such a hurry to see me?" Chen Shilong asked as he walked directly toward the young Taoist who called him Senior Brother. If it were anyone else, Chen Shilong would have certainly issued orders for punishment; however, he did not dare do so with this disciple.
The young Taoist named Star Picker was not only Chen Shilong's junior brother but also a disciple of King of Qi Huangfu Yi, making him a relative of the current emperor of the Great Qi Dynasty. Who would dare to act against him? Moreover, Star Picker had been granted permission by Chen Shilong himself to move freely within the Great Qi Dynasty's military camp. It was unlikely that someone from the Taoist sect would violate secular military laws.
This was precisely why Chen Shilong allowed the Taoists from Yin Yang Gate to move about freely in his military camp without restrictions.
Given Star Picker's status and abilities, he certainly would not cause trouble without reason within his own military camp.
Furthermore, Star Picker coming to see him at this time clearly indicated that something significant might be happening, especially since it seemed to weigh heavily on Star Picker's mind.
Chen Shilong had been discussing matters with his subordinates that were not particularly serious; thus, when Star Picker arrived, he immediately set aside his work and went to meet him. The two brothers met without excessive pleasantries and maintained a calm demeanor.
"Senior Brother, this is a major issue; otherwise, I wouldn't have rushed to see you. I don't know if you've heard, but the pillar figure of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Defender of the Realm, Huangfu Xin, has actually become a War God," Star Picker said with a serious expression to Chen Shilong.
Upon hearing this, Chen Shilong immediately frowned and said, "War God? Huangfu Yi is the War God; how could this be possible?"
Chen Shilong found it hard to believe because anyone who heard this news would think it was unlikely.
But the fact was that the Defender of the Realm was indeed a War God, without a doubt. If the news had come from someone else, Chen Shilong might not have believed it. However, since it came from Star Picker, he had no choice but to accept it as true.
"Junior Brother, is this news reliable?" Chen Shilong asked Star Picker. Although he had already begun to believe it, he still hadn't fully processed it.
"I discovered this while meditating in Spirit Travel; I noticed the light of the War God coming from the capital. It can't be wrong. I believe Master and the others must know about it too," Star Picker replied, his large brow furrowed. He had seen the light of the War God during his meditation and Spirit Travel, leading him to conclude that Huangfu Xin was indeed a master War God.
The young Taoist known as Star Picker was one of the top talents in Yin Yang Gate, with formidable cultivation that surpassed Chen Shilong by many levels. Therefore, Chen Shilong dared not act recklessly in front of Star Picker and could only obey him.
Moreover, his Dao Title was Star Picker, which was quite thought-provoking and seemed intentional. Star Picker usually did not venture out much and rarely left Yin Yang Gate; he mostly focused on closed-door cultivation. However, due to the uprising in the Great Qi Dynasty, he was dispatched by Supreme Origin, the leader of Yin Yang Gate, to assist Chen Shilong in achieving great things at the military camp in Qi Kingdom.
The Defender of the Realm had launched two campaigns against Qi Kingdom from Beiming Mountain without gaining any benefits; instead, they suffered losses. Star Picker played a significant role in this situation, demonstrating that his abilities were extraordinary and not something an ordinary person could easily challenge.
Thus, it was only natural for Chen Shilong to hold respect for his junior brother; everything has its reasons, and this situation was no exception.
In this world, only those with strength are respected and valued. Although Star Picker was Chen Shilong's junior brother, Chen Shilong did not dare to disregard him because whether comparing with Huangfu Yi or Essence, it was clear who would receive more protection—there was no need for speculation; this was the power of strength.
After being shocked for a long time, Chen Shilong finally returned to normal. His gaze became somewhat vacant as he said, "Many years ago, when the Defender of the Realm campaigned against Black Bear Island to eradicate the anti-Zhou cults and borrowed passage through Qi Kingdom, I met him once. At that time, he was only at the Divine Power Body level. I never expected that so soon after, he would become a War God. It's truly unexpected how fast his progress has been."
Chen Shilong told Star Picker that he had met the Defender of the Realm before when he indeed possessed Divine Power Body cultivation. However, after all these years, he had become a War God. The deterrent power of a War God is immense; there is no need to imagine it. Even now, high-ranking officials in Qi Kingdom couldn't help but start discussing it privately.
"The Defender of the Realm specializes in martial arts and must have mastered many elixirs and spiritual herbs that enhance martial arts cultivation. I don't find it surprising at all. Also, his martial arts talent is exceptional and incomparable to ordinary people; thus, his cultivation level is enough to astonish us," Star Picker analyzed Huangfu Xin's strength briefly, demonstrating his broad and exceptional insight.
"Junior brother's reasoning seems to indeed be correct. Aside from one formidable martial talent from the Huangfu Family, this Defender of the Realm is truly unimaginable," Chen Shilong said with a bitter smile. He also specialized in martial arts and pursued Qigong, but his achievements were average.
Especially when compared to the Defender of the Realm, Chen Shilong felt utterly insignificant. After all, he was currently only at the Divine Power Body level, which was two major realms lower than the Martial God Secret Realm, with an Elysium of Longevity in between.
At this point, Chen Shilong seemed to recall something and said, "The Defender of the Realm has attempted to conquer Qi Kingdom twice but returned empty-handed. This is not like him. I suspect there is more to this; he might be feigning weakness to lure us into the capital and then annihilate us all at once. Could it be like that?" Chen Shilong suddenly realized something, discerning a hint of mystery in the situation, proving himself worthy of being a general.
"I was just thinking about this. With the strength of the Defender of the Realm and War God, he could easily invade the Great Qi Dynasty's palace alone and take the emperor's head, thus ending the war. Yet he did not do so; instead, he followed protocol as if setting a trap, making it hard for people to see through," Star Picker also sensed some suspicious elements in the matter. Surprisingly, his thoughts aligned with Chen Shilong's.
This revelation was like igniting a barrel of gunpowder, shocking everyone who had seen through the true nature of events. The Defender of the Realm from the Great Zhou Dynasty, Huangfu Xin, had repeatedly shown weakness to the enemy forces, attempting to gather them all together for a decisive strike. This was too unimaginable; could it really be so?
"If that's the case, things have become serious. I will write a memorial to report to His Majesty and then communicate with the high-ranking officials of Korea and Yamato. They should have received this news as well; I wonder what their plans will be. We can listen to their opinions first and then act accordingly," Chen Shilong stated and immediately ordered someone to start drafting the memorial.
"Acting according to circumstances" may seem simple in four words, but its true meaning is quite subtle. If there is an opportunity, Qi Kingdom will join forces with the Three Kingdoms Alliance to attack the capital and eliminate even the Defender of the Realm, this War God.
On the other hand, if things turn out differently and it is not suitable for them to enter the battlefield, then it would be straightforward: Qi Kingdom's army could immediately withdraw from Beiming Mountain and return home. After all, preserving strength for future gains in Central Plains would be a wonderful opportunity.
Chen Shilong calculated everything well and included everyone in his plans. He completed drafting and promptly stamped it with the general's seal before sending it via horseback courier to Chongzhou.
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