The Shifting Situation on the Continent
The soldiers of the Star Luo Empire took the initiative to attack, and the Heaven Dou Empire soldiers, who were already seething with anger, could not tolerate it.
This ignited the powder keg, and the vanguard forces of 10,000 men from both sides clashed on the front lines.
War is inevitable!
Ge Long rushed out of the Central Army Camp, leaped to a high place, and looked into the distance.
This place is still twenty miles away from the battlefield. In the distance, as the warhorses of both sides fight and gallop, the dust they kick up blots out the sky, seemingly stretching as far as the eye can see.
Although the sounds of the battlefield could not reach this place, given the situation, Ge Long had no choice but to prepare for the worst.
"All troops, heed my command! Assemble immediately and rush to the front lines!"
Right now, there's no time to think about who arranged that Provocation Squad.
If troops are not deployed in time, once the front line is breached, the iron hooves of the Star Luo Empire will quickly sweep into the Central Army Camp. At that time, the Heaven Dou Empire will undoubtedly be routed.
Ge Long was well aware of the disparity in strength between the soldiers of the Two Great Empires.
However, he did not want to escalate the situation. Under his arrangement, the Soul Master Legion of the Heaven Dou Empire guarded the rear of the main army and would never launch a preemptive strike.
Of course, the best-case scenario would be that after the clashes involving 10,000 men from both sides come to an end, the Two Great Empires can sit down and have proper negotiations.
Before Ge Long could devise a perfect countermeasure, a commotion broke out in the Central Army Camp.
"Enemy attack!"
The messenger's booming voice echoed throughout the military camp.
Looking around, one could see that many Camp in the central command tent were on fire, and the soldiers were in complete chaos.
"The Star Luo Empire!" Ge Long gritted his teeth.
He seemed convinced that everything that happened today was the work of spies from the Star Luo Empire, who not only wanted to demoralize the Heaven Dou Army but also wanted to take the opportunity to swallow up the Heaven Dou Empire's 300,000-strong army.
With a roar, Ge Long joined the battle, intending to quickly stabilize the situation.
Meanwhile, in the central command tent of the Star Luo Empire, a spy from the Heaven Dou Empire also appeared.
Both sides were engaged in battle on the front lines, while their own rear was in turmoil, and both pointed the finger at the other.
High in the sky, the culprit behind all this was watching the scene with schadenfreude.
"Old Ghost, your plan is still the most brilliant." Chrysanthemum Douluo chuckled softly.
The Two Great Empires are already on the brink of war, and the slightest disturbance could lead to strategic miscalculations. Once both sides are bloodthirsty, who will care who started the war?
Ghost Douluo chuckled wickedly, quite satisfied, and said, "Chrysanthemum Pass, go back and report to His Holiness the Pope. It seems the war is far from over."
Vast Sea City.
This place is not connected to mainland cities, and major events that occur on the border are rarely discussed or spread within the city, except for notices posted on the bulletin board by the Spirit Hall of Vast Sea City.
These city dwellers did not consider themselves part of the Heaven Dou Empire, and naturally did not care about national affairs.
Today is the day the Shrek Six Monsters set sail. When they arrived at the dock, they noticed a notice posted on the bulletin board.
Dai Mubai asked in confusion, "When we set off, I remember receiving news from the Empire that the Two Great Empires were still able to maintain restraint on the border. Why did the situation deteriorate so rapidly?"
As a prince, failing to personally go to the front lines during wartime will inevitably draw criticism in the future.
For Dai Mubai, he could only choose between Military Merit and personal experience. And given his personality, he would undoubtedly choose the latter.
While there are many risks involved in training, they are often not life-threatening. On the battlefield, however, swords and spears have no eyes, and a moment's carelessness can lead to death.
Even if Dai Weisi could earn military merit, it would all be meaningless if he died on the battlefield.
This training trip was also intended to strengthen the Star Luo Empire. Dai Mubai believed that his military achievements should far surpass those of Dai Weisi, who personally went to the front lines.
A sense of urgency inexplicably rose in Tang San's heart. "On this trip, we can't be playful; we must seize every opportunity to cultivate."
"Mu Bai, don't be too anxious, and don't let your mindset get chaotic. Once we become the strongest on the continent, it's possible for us to conquer the Heaven Dou Empire and God of Destruction the Spirit Hall!"
No one knows how long the border war will last, what the future situation on the continent will be, or what role the Spirit Hall will play in the war.
Their immediate priority is to reach Sea God Island as soon as possible and obtain the inheritance that Tang Xiao spoke of.
On the Sea Demon.
After unloading the catch, Captain Haider deliberately cleaned the ship. Except for the persistent fishy smell in the cargo hold, the living quarters and upper deck were completely refreshed.
Captain Haider went to great lengths to make the fee paid by Tang San worthwhile.
"Welcome, young men, to the Sea Demon," Haider greeted them warmly.
Tang San had no time for idle chatter and immediately said, "Captain Haider, let's get out of port as soon as possible and not waste any time."
The sudden outbreak of the border war caught many forces off guard.
The Heaven Dou Imperial Family has approached the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Righteous Unity Sect, hoping that the two major sects can lend a helping hand to the Heaven Dou Army at this critical moment.
Ning Fengzhi and Dugu Bo weren't fools; they knew that Bibi Dong was behind all this.
Although Ning Fengzhi was regent, he could only manage matters concerning the empire's livelihood to ensure that no internal strife occurred.
Military power has always been in the hands of Xue Qinghe and the Spirit Hall behind him.
Faced with the unfavorable situation, Ning Fengzhi did not rule out the possibility of conflict, only stating that he would step in to mediate the war at a critical moment.
In contrast, Dugu Bo flatly refused.
The original purpose of the Righteous Unity Sect was not for war, but to preserve itself in war.
Actively participating in war is inconsistent with the sect's principles.
Aside from the two major sects mentioned above, the attitudes of the remaining Six Great Sects among the Seven Great Sects are somewhat intriguing.
Currently, both the Elephant Armor Sect and the Sacred Dragon Sect have publicly expressed their support for the Heaven Dou Empire.
After all, Xue Qinghe was leading his troops under the pretext of avenging his father, and such a righteous and compassionate man was more likely to garner "sympathy."
As for whether Bibi Dong was behind it, that remains unknown.
Meanwhile, inside the Clear Sky Sect.
The Heaven Dou Empire had been using the pretext of attacking them to garrison 300,000 troops on the border.
Now that war has broken out on the border, how dare the Clear Sky Sect, as a party directly involved, remain indifferent?
Although the Star Luo Imperial Family has not sent anyone to negotiate with them recently, it has become the fuse for war, and they must consider their next course of action.
The fact that the Star Luo Empire hasn't caused them any trouble right now most likely means they're in a favorable position on the border battlefield.
If there's a profit to be made, the Imperial Family will naturally keep the Clear Sky Sect as a trump card.
If the border situation reverses and the Heaven Dou Empire gains the upper hand, then the Star Luo Empire will definitely send the Clear Sky Sect as a diplomatic gift in order to stop the war!
Moreover, Tang Xiao felt that there was a high probability that this would happen.
Although the Spirit Hall has not yet made a public statement, the Six Great Sects that have secretly pledged allegiance to them are gradually responding to the call of the Heaven Dou Empire.
This shows that once there is profit to be made, the Spirit Hall will inevitably collude with the Heaven Dou Empire.