Five Army Showdown! How Could Flying Dragon Face Ride Lose? Chang'an Crisis!

Heaven Dou's Five Route Army set out in full force and soon arrived near the Chang'an Empire.

Banners fluttered wildly, war horns shook the heavens, and an endless sea of people surged forth!

However, the Heavenly Dou Army did not launch an immediate attack this time. Instead, it formed ranks on a stretch of Plain Land, ready to advance.

Inside the Heavenly Dou Army's command tent.

Thunder rumbled from the central commander's seat.

The murderous aura was enough to make ordinary people afraid to meet its imposing might!

Yu Yuanzhen, several Soul Douluo-level deans from the Element Academy, and Prince Xue Xing discussed their attack strategy together.

Besides the commanders, several juniors from their respective sects were also inside the tent.

Yu Tianheng, Huo Wu, Feng Xiaotian, Shui Bing'er, and the others.

They had been brought along to gain experience and broaden their horizons.

"His Majesty has ordered our Five Route Army to attack simultaneously, leaving the enemy's Titled Douluo unable to attend to both ends. We must reclaim the lost territory in the shortest possible time."

Yu Yuanzhen parted his lips slightly, and his voice boomed like thunder through the tent.

"Everyone, choose the targets for this attack."

The map was fully spread across the table.

The Chang'an Empire's Six Cities were marked with conspicuous red flags.

"Our spies report that Xue Luochuan and that God Demon Douluo, Li Xin, have moved the Temporary Capital to the center of these six cities. Although the other five cities are guarded by his trusted subordinates, they are nothing to worry about. Our army can advance along five routes, seize the five surrounding cities, then lay siege to Chang'an Capital. Within days, we can reclaim all lost territory and destroy Chang'an."

Prince Xue Xing reached out and pointed at Chang'an Capital, located at the center of the Six Cities.

He was neither the commander nor a general. This time, he had merely accompanied the expedition as the Empire's representative.

This ensured that military authority would not be schemed away by the deans of the Five Elements Academy.

And the true reason was—

Prince Xue Xing glanced to his side, where a haughty young dandy with striking reddish-brown hair stood.

His luxurious clothes displayed his extraordinary status.

A prince of the Tian Dou Empire, Xue Beng!

Though the slogan was to reclaim their territory and rescue Xue Qinghe, he was secretly planning how to kill Xue Qinghe amid the chaos.

Then, only one prince would remain in Heavenly Dou: Xue Beng.

Xue Beng would no longer need to keep up his disguise and could officially become the Heavenly Dou Crown Prince!

"Then, once we have chosen our targets, we shall each lead our troops out to conquer them."

Beyond the Tian Dou Empire's border.

A Xing Luo Army no smaller than the Heavenly Dou Army stood arrayed at the frontier.

Atop a mountain peak, Ghost Douluo, Chrysanthemum Douluo, and the Xing Luo Grand Army Commander looked down at the distant Chang'an Empire.

As they watched the dense black mass on the distant plain divide into five groups and advance in five directions, the Xing Luo Grand Army grew excited.

"Heaven Dou's Five Route Army has moved. Even if Chang'an is not destroyed this time, it will suffer a crippling blow. It will be confined to a single city and never dare offend the sacred might of the Tian Dou Empire again!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo held a Six-Petal Chrysanthemum between his long, pale fingers.

Spirit Hall's and the Xing Luo Empire's agents had long since investigated Chang'an Empire's defensive arrangements.

Each of Chang'an's cities had only a little over two thousand defenders.

Heaven Dou's Five Route Army had set out together, with each route boasting a full forty thousand troops!

Even if Li Xin had three heads and six arms, he could not possibly block all five armies at once!

Once the surrounding cities fell.

Chang'an Capital would be isolated and helpless, facing the combined assault of armies from four directions.

Even if Chang'an could hold its Royal Capital, it would most likely end in a disastrous victory.

Once the Xing Luo Grand Army arrived, they could easily crush Chang'an Capital and rescue Qian Renxue!

"The Heavenly Dou commander this time is that man from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."

A hoarse, shadowy murmur sounded beside Chrysanthemum Douluo's ear.

Even from his voice alone, one could sense his trembling fear.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul represented a kind of overwhelming power!

"Old Ghost, you're right. Perhaps our worries are unnecessary." Chrysanthemum Douluo let out a soft sigh.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's sect master had always been someone others dreaded!

Even the two of them, Titled Douluo, did not dare provoke that terrifying man!

What could the Chang'an Empire possibly use to defend against such a fierce figure?

If Chang'an Capital could not withstand attacks from all four sides.

Then they would not need to lift a finger to rescue Qian Renxue. The Tian Dou Empire could accomplish it for them.

"It never hurts to prepare for the unexpected. No one can say for sure." The shadowy ghost drifted unsteadily.

Chrysanthemum Douluo stared blankly. "How could Flying Dragon Face Ride possibly lose? I can't see even the slightest chance of victory for the Chang'an Empire!"

Chang'an Empire's first battle had indeed impressed everyone.

But Li Xin alone was still not enough to resist Heavenly Dou's Five Route Army!

Heaven Dou's Five Route Army advanced together.

The commoners and nobles in every city of the Chang'an Empire panicked.

The soldiers in the other five cities could not muster even a trace of fighting spirit and complained without stop.

Seeing the black sea of people sweeping toward them, the soldiers' legs trembled with fear!

"The Royal Capital has a Titled Douluo guarding it. Our city has nothing at all. How are we supposed to stop the Heavenly Dou Army?"

"I heard that Xue Ye invited the Five Elements Academy to lead the campaign. The commander is Yu Yuanzhen, sect master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!"

"Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon? Then what the hell are we fighting for? Even General Li Xin under His Majesty may find it difficult to contend with him!"

"The Emperor only knows how to stir up trouble. He does not care about our safety at all!"

"Once the army breaches the city, we'll return to the Tian Dou Empire!"

"This farce should come to an end."

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, one of the continent's top beast martial souls, possessed dragon bloodline and was incomparably powerful.

As one of the Upper Three Sects, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's fame had long shaken the continent!

It was far more intimidating than the Chang'an Empire's reputation!

Hearing that name alone filled many people with fear, leaving them unwilling to fight!

With such a powerful enemy descending upon them, many people in the cities wanted to surrender without a fight.

But military authority was in Xue Luochuan's hands.

As long as Xue Luochuan refused to surrender, they could only fight to the death!

Chang'an Capital was also in an uproar at this moment.

"Heaven Dou's Five Route Army is here! Chang'an is finished!"

"We only have General Li Xin. How can he stop five armies?"

"Once the surrounding cities fall and armies arrive from all four directions, not even a god descending to earth could save the Chang'an Empire!"

Xue Ye had mobilized his forces with such fanfare precisely to intimidate people!

He wanted Chang'an's citizens and soldiers to feel fear, weakening their combat strength and making them surrender without a fight.

Although none of the cities had surrendered without fighting.

Many soldiers had already become afraid of battle, and their will to fight had weakened considerably.

Li Xin was now stationed atop the city walls, yet that young Emperor was nowhere to be seen.

This caused even more soldiers to whisper among themselves.

A tall, elegant figure appeared within the bedchamber.

Qian Renxue lay on the bed, covered in wounds. After days of torment, her lovely face had become somewhat pale.

Yet her eyes still shone with hope.

Whenever she saw Xue Luochuan appear, the light in her eyes dimmed a little more.

"It has almost been a month. Has neither the Tian Dou Empire nor Spirit Hall sent anyone to rescue me?"

She painstakingly counted the days.

Then she rose and went to meet him with remarkable initiative.

She felt that she was truly about to be trained into complete degradation!

"Your Majesty, if you are a wise ruler, you should concern yourself with state affairs. How can you linger in the harem day and night?"

Qian Renxue forced a smile and asked considerately.

"Impudent! I've fought wars my entire life. Can't I enjoy myself for once?"

"Put your hair up!"