Overwhelming the Wasteland

Xiao Zhen began devouring the Nihility Devouring Flame within the Ancient Void Dragon Clan's palace, intending to digest all that remained in one go. If successful, he might directly reach the middle stage of Dou Sheng.

At the same time, he kept a portion of his attention on the Chat Group, because Xiongba had started another livestream over in Great Ming.

Across the vast wasteland, two armies faced each other in formation, the air thick with murderous tension.

Xiongba had changed into a set of imposing armor. With a treasured sword hanging at his waist, he looked utterly domineering.

The middle-aged general beside him respectfully said, "Marshal Xiongba, Dorgon is on the other side. It is said that he has become the Prince Regent of the Jiannu."

To give Xiongba a legitimate identity, the Chongzhen Emperor had publicly declared him the Grand Marshal of All Military Forces of Great Ming, granting him authority over all troops in the realm.

Looking at the neatly arrayed cavalry ahead, Xiongba said disdainfully, "They are nothing but a rabble. With but a slight effort from me, I will show them what a nightmare is!"

Wu Sangui did not dare refute him at all.

As the chief commander guarding Shanhai Pass, Wu Sangui commanded Great Ming's most elite Guan-Ning Iron Cavalry and held immense power.

Some time ago, he heard that Li Zicheng's rebel army was about to reach the capital. The emperor had also sent several Imperial Edicts ordering him to rush to the rescue.

Wu Sangui had originally thought Great Ming was finished and had considered simply defecting to the Rebel King, Li Zicheng. He had even written the letter.

Then the situation changed in an instant. The vast rebel force of several hundred thousand peasants was effortlessly dealt with by a mysterious