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To be straightforward, the Heart of Martial Arts of the Defender of the Realm has been closely linked to the Great Zhou Dynasty since its establishment. It can be said that while the Great Zhou Dynasty may not necessarily be the Dao Heart of the Defender of the Realm, the Dao Heart of the Defender of the Realm is undoubtedly the Great Zhou Dynasty; the two are interconnected.
However, just a short while ago, the Three Kingdoms Alliance invaded the capital, stormed into the palace, and declared that the Great Zhou Dynasty had completely lost power and was doomed to extinction. At this moment, hundreds of miles away, the Defender of the Realm showed no reaction and did not sense this situation.
It was only after Lian Chengbi led people to destroy the Mausoleum and damage the Spring and Autumn Altar that the Defender of the Realm became aware and reacted significantly. This is because within the Mausoleum lie the emperors and nobles of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and since the Defender of the Realm is also a descendant of the Great Zhou Dynasty, he felt a connection when it was destroyed. The Spring and Autumn Altar was regarded by him as equally vital.
Now, with the Mausoleum destroyed and the Spring and Autumn Altar reduced to ashes, the once-mighty Great Zhou Dynasty has finally fallen.
Although separated by hundreds of miles, the Defender of the Realm sensed this loss; his Dao Heart collapsed along with the destruction of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
The decisive battle between the Five Great Void Immortals and the Defender of the Realm thus came to an end. The Defender of the Realm did not suffer defeat in a conventional sense; with his strength, he could never truly be vanquished.
The reason for his loss in this decisive battle, even leading to his death here, was entirely due to the fall of the capital. The once-supportive pillar of the Great Zhou Dynasty, known as Defender Prince, also perished alongside it. A generation's War God thus fell, turning into mere bones.
However, despite this, the towering figure of the Defender of the Realm did not collapse but stood straight in place. His expression remained unchanged; on his White-Faced No Beard face was a look of shock, with a hint of unwillingness evident in his eyes.
Seeing this scene, the Five Great Void Immortals were astonished and confused about what had transpired to elicit such a reaction from the Defender of the Realm. It seemed as if time had stopped; they all held their breath and stood frozen in place.
Yet around them were toppled trees, destroyed forests, and massive craters on the ground, all indicating that everything was real and not an illusion. Still, the Defender of the Realm remained standing without any movement in an eerie silence.
Among them, four individuals were still puzzled and unaware of what had happened. At this moment, they dared not approach to investigate further because they were uncertain whether this was a scheme by the Defender of the Realm. If it truly were a plot, then a close-range ambush would leave them no chance for survival; their only fate would be to be shattered by Eight Desolate Divine Fist.
They were all wise individuals; no one would make such a mistake. It was best to remain cautious at this time. After all, patience can weather many storms; they would not recklessly sail into danger when it wasn't necessary.
Gradually, among these five individuals, Lu Chen suddenly smiled widely and began to laugh slowly because he had realized that the oppressive force emanating from the Defender of the Realm—the pressure of a War God—was gradually dissipating, and everything around them was returning to normal.
There is only one situation that can explain this phenomenon: the Defender of the Realm has become increasingly weak. It is even possible that the Defender of the Realm is already dead; his breath still lingers, as it cannot dissipate immediately but will gradually fade away until it becomes formless.
This situation is akin to a person's soul disembodying after death. It does not vanish right away but instead lingers around the body for a while before departing. Just moments ago, the Defender of the Realm was so powerful that he suppressed the Five Great Void Immortals, making it difficult for them to retaliate. Why, then, did his breath dissipate so quickly, leading to his complete demise? Only Lu Chen knows the answer.
"It seems Big Shuang has succeeded; the capital has fallen, and the Great Zhou Dynasty has been completely destroyed." Lu Chen finally let out a sigh of relief, a heavy stone lifted from his heart. At this moment, he felt incredibly light because one of his grand aspirations had been fulfilled.
"Master, your last wish has been fulfilled by your disciple; you can rest now." Lu Chen spoke slowly to the blue sky. The task entrusted to him by Li Shian had finally been completed, allowing Li Shian's soul to rest in peace.
This matter had weighed on Lu Chen's heart for over a decade; now, he had finally accomplished the last piece.
In essence, Lu Chen had completed the final task for Li Shian: the destruction of the Great Zhou regime. He truly achieved it. The death of the Defender of the Realm was orchestrated by Lu Chen himself; he lured the Defender into battle and then surrounded him with pre-arranged experts to delay him, giving the Three Kingdoms Alliance a chance. Once the Defender left the capital, its fall was only a matter of time.
Lu Chen had long calculated that the Defender was deeply concerned about the Great Zhou Dynasty. Once the capital was threatened, the Defender's end would be near.
Lu Chen's plan was to ensure that Lian Dashuang would destroy the Great Zhou Dynasty's Mausoleum and damage the Spring and Autumn Altar. Only by doing so could he completely sever the Defender's hopes and affect his unyielding Dao Heart; this was indeed the Defender's weakness.
It was because Lu Chen grasped this weakness that he found an opportunity to easily bring about the Defender's death and seize control of the Great Zhou Dynasty. After a long while, a light rain began to fall as if mourning; a dynasty's change had become reality. The Great Zhou Dynasty was finally part of history and would no longer exist.
After some time, Star Picker and others finally realized that the Defender of the Realm was truly dead. They were somewhat puzzled as to why his fate had turned so quickly. However, upon observing Lu Chen's actions and piecing together all that had transpired, they understood that everything had been part of Lu Chen's calculations; everyone involved had been manipulated by him, with Lu Chen emerging as the ultimate beneficiary.
Now they were more concerned about what was happening in the capital. Thinking about this made several individuals from Korea and the Great Qi Dynasty restless, prompting them to seek excuses to leave.
The first to slip away were Four-Browed Daoist and Liu Mei Daozhang; after seizing their opportunity, they exchanged a few words before departing.
Next were Chen Shilong and Star Picker, who exchanged glances before looking at Lu Chen and then also chose to leave. At this point, only Lu Chen remained at the scene along with Huangfu Xin, who still stood there without falling.
Lu Chen's inner turmoil had subsided. He used the power of the Soul to communicate with the underworld, conveying everything he had done and seen through a mysterious channel to Li Shian's Soul. As long as a fragment of Li Shian's Soul remained, it should be able to hear Lu Chen's prayers. Indeed, Lu Chen's method could also be considered a prayer; after all, it was essentially the same thing.
Afterward, Qin Nan returned to reality. He did not rush to leave; instead, he smiled when he noticed that the Qi Kingdom and the people from Korea had departed. He knew they were eager to return and check on the situation, but by going back now, it was certainly too late for them.
The situation had already been settled, and the future undoubtedly belonged to the Daiwa Dynasty. Although there would likely be repeated wars and bloodshed among several nations, that was inevitable. To establish a regime and a new country, these were unavoidable processes. Lu Chen could not stop it, so he decided to let it unfold as it would; however, the overall situation was unchangeable.
What Lu Chen needed to do now was not to return to the capital immediately; he had something more important to attend to—collecting the body of the Defender of the Realm. It was indeed collection, but it wasn't out of kindness; Lu Chen was not a descendant of the Defender of the Realm and had no obligation to do so. His purpose was very simple: he sought only the Flesh of the Defender of the Realm. Yes, just the Flesh.
Do not underestimate the Flesh of the Defender of the Realm; it was not ordinary Flesh. Just like the Supreme Emperor of the Five Element Sect and the Qi Master of Elysium of Longevity, whose flesh could be harvested to refine Active Longevity Pills that enhanced cultivation when consumed. The Defender of the Realm was a War God, significantly surpassing even the Supreme Emperor in rank; thus, his Flesh's efficacy was self-evident. However, Lu Chen's reason for staying behind to collect the Flesh of the Defender of the Realm was not for pill refining—he was not skilled in alchemy and had no desire to pursue it.
The Flesh Wounds of the Defender of the Realm were treasures that could be used to create Cosmic Bags or forge divine weapons. His bones could be fashioned into indestructible swords and blades; this was Lu Chen's ultimate goal. He approached the Defender of the Realm, opened Jun Bell, and directly collected the body into it before leaving the battlefield.
Lu Chen flew toward the capital and soon arrived there. However, at this time, Lian Dashuang and others had already withdrawn from the capital and were stationed outside, waiting for Lu Chen's orders. After listening to Lian Dashuang's report upon his arrival, Lu Chen furrowed his brow and said, "It seems that the new emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty has indeed fled. We cannot leave this threat behind; we must eradicate it at its roots. I believe Qi Kingdom and Korea are aware of this now; they must be very angry since they have gained nothing."
Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Lu Chen continued, "Immediately mobilize troops to Qingtian Pass to prepare for support and await my orders."
Upon hearing this, Lian Dashuang understood that things had escalated seriously. He did not dare delay and immediately ordered his elite forces—twenty thousand troops—to set out with cavalry heading first toward Qingtian Pass, followed by infantry and supplies.
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