Incident

"Bloodspring Demon Sect".

"The Abyss-Suppressing Grand Formation".

With his long hair covering half of his face, Lu Qingfeng's eyes reflected the blood-red shadows, revealing the figures of Yu Gong and Miaoyu, the two Bloodspring Ancestors.

Lu Qingfeng's lips curled up slightly, revealing a hint of Evil Qi.

"It won't take five years."

"At most three years, these two will launch their attack."

"Let's wait a little longer."

Lu Qingfeng sat down cross-legged, waiting for the right opportunity.

Three years later.

Above the clouds.

The Sorrow River Water Army stretched for thousands of miles.

Beyond the eastern border of the East Sinking Continent lies the Southern Borderlands frontier.

Thirty thousand miles from Blackwater Mountain, a mighty river flows, and when the water surges, it often resounds with thunderous sounds, hence it is called the 'Thunderclap River'.

The upper reaches of the Thunderclap River.

Three thousand tents were set up in a grand formation, with shrimp soldiers and crab generals patrolling inside and outside.

Right in the middle of the main general's tent.

Min River Dragon Lord Ao Zhan sat high in the main seat.

Below them are all the great generals of the Min River Tao River, including Xuan Dark Frost, the water lord of the Yuan Lake Water Lord, and Zhang Shu of the Yuan Lake. In addition, there are many veteran generals of the Dragon Palace as well as newly promoted generals over the past few hundred years.

A large group of people gathered together.

It was quite lively.

As for Prince Ao Feng of the Min River, Ao Yu of Minjiang, and Chi Yin, the Luo Lake Water Lord, they remained stationed at the Min River, guarding against attacks from the southern Demon Marshes and other forces, and did not make any moves.

The Third Prince of the Min River and Ao Lie, the Yun Lake Lord of Yunhu, were leading their troops to patrol downstream along the Thunderclap River and eliminate demons.

Inside the camp.

A general with a scarred face, wielding Tortoiseshell Alligator-Dragon Spear, came to the center of the camp and bowed to Ao Zhan at the head of the tent, saying, "Your Majesty, the upper reaches of the Thunderclap River, stretching from Blackwater Mountain in the north to Yanqing Ridge in the east and Shenshi Mountain in the west, a distance of 30,000 li, is now completely cleared of the last thousand li in the east. Further east, the middle reaches of the Thunderclap River are where the Wu River Water Army is stationed."

"This humble general requests permission to lead three thousand Fire Crow Soldiers to welcome the Prince Consort back once His Highness has cleared the last thousand miles of territory!"

The generals all looked at this man.

They nodded slightly, showing no surprise whatsoever.

Nothing more.

The one who spoke was none other than the Yuan Lake Water Lord—

Zhang Shu!

Seven hundred years ago.

Zhang Shu succeeded Prince Consort Guangyuan. He first took charge of Yuan Lake, and then made many military achievements. He was officially appointed as the Yuan Lake Water Lord. Although he was relatively inexperienced, he had three thousand Fire Crow Soldiers under his command. In terms of both his own strength and his ability to lead troops into battle, he was even superior to Ao Lie.

It has gained a great reputation in the Min River system and is quite remarkable.

Zhang Shu was once a minor general in the South Pass Circuit, but he was frustrated and unfulfilled. Later, he entered Yuan Lake and was highly valued by Guangyuan, who was then the Yuan Lake Water Lord.

Not only did he impart cultivation methods and military training techniques, but he also entrusted him with the command of elite troops like the Fire Crow Soldiers.

After Guangyuan left.

He was even recommended as the Yuan Lake Water Lord.

It can be said that Zhang Shu's achievements today are entirely due to the kindness and support of that prince consort.

Even though he is now a fourth-rank Yuan Lake Water Lord, and is practically the top general of the Min River after Chi Yin, the Luo Lake Water Lord, he remains deeply grateful to Guangyuan, who made him who he is, and remains utterly loyal.

Having been stationed on the upper reaches of the Thunderclap River for three years, and now seeing the entire area under his jurisdiction pacified, it is only natural that Zhang Shu could not contain himself and was the first to step forward to seek out the imperial son-in-law, Guangyuan.

"There's no need for that."

Ao Zhan waved his hand, signaling Zhang Shu to stand up, and said loudly, "Our Min River Water Army has set up camp here. Guangyuan, Luofu and others will find out with a little inquiry and will come looking for us. General Zhang going out to look for us will most likely miss us."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shu was still uneasy and hesitated, saying, "But now that war has broken out on all sides, if the Prince Consort is determined to return, what if he is prevented from returning—"

"If we are blocked, what use will you be with three thousand Fire Crow Soldiers?"

"Just wait patiently."

Ao Zhan shook his head. Seeing that Zhang Shu was about to speak again, he said in a deep voice, "The Grand Marshal has ordered my Min River Water Army to guard the upper reaches of the Thunderclap River and to be ready to act at any time without authorization. If you lead a battalion out and someone reports this to the Grand Marshal, I will at most get a reprimand, but you, as the commander of the Fire Crow Soldiers, will probably not escape punishment! Do not mention this matter again."

Zhang Shu looked up at Ao Zhan, his face showing a struggle.

At this moment.

Seeing this, Dark Frost, the Water Lord of the Tao River, spoke up, "General Zhang's concern for the Prince Consort's safety is understandable. The young prince is still waiting at the Min River, missing him dearly. Your Majesty has a Fortune-Illuminating Mirror of the Nine Continents and see where the Prince Consort is? Also, Red Cypress, Luofu, and Yan Xun are missing; we can check them together."

Zhang Shu listened, his eyes brightened slightly, and he looked at the Tao River Shuijun with gratitude in his eyes.

His gaze then shifted to Ao Zhan.

"I've been so busy with military affairs that I completely forgot about this treasure!"

Ao Zhan chuckled.

I won't say much more.

With a wave of his hand, a bronze mirror painted with various ancient patterns immediately fell into the air.

Spinning in mid-air.

A mysterious light shone forth.

It is precisely the Fortune-Illuminating Mirror.

After all, it is an eighth-order Law Artifact. In addition to illuminating the destiny and fortune of mortals, cultivators, and Devil Qi, anyone who has been illuminated can use this mirror to observe their current location.

Zhang Shu, Dark Frost, and the others were immediately drawn to the Fortune-Illuminating Mirror.

It is said that...

Back then, the prince consort was able to marry the Azure Fortune princess only after he saw the auspicious light reflected in the Fortune-Illuminating Mirror.

Ao Zhan casually made a hand seal, unleashing his Law Power. The Fortune-Illuminating Mirror shone with Golden Light, illuminating the camp with a dazzling Golden Light glow.

Whew!

Yet, amidst the Golden Light, nothing could be seen.

"This--"

Zhang Shu was puzzled.

Dark Frost also somewhat puzzled and looked at Ao Zhan, "Your Majesty, what is this—"

"Guangyuan has something on him that obscures the secrets of heaven, or perhaps he is possessed by a tyrannical destiny that the Fortune-Illuminating Mirror cannot see clearly."

Ao Zhan explained, a hint of surprise on his face.

This Fortune-Illuminating Mirror is, after all, an eighth-order Law Artifact. Even cultivators of the Azure Fortune and the Fourth Realm can pinpoint its location and see the surrounding scenery.

It is truly strange that Guangyuan cannot be sensed at this moment.

"Your Majesty, the Prince Consort wouldn't happen to be—"

As everyone stared at the Golden Light filling the sky, frowning in thought, a general in the tent spoke up. Before he could finish speaking, Zhang Shu's fierce eyes widened in anger, and he quickly stopped talking, not daring to utter another word.

"Golden Light shines brightly, Guangyuan is at peace."

Ao Zhan's hand seals changed, Fortune-Illuminating Mirror immediately turned again.

The Golden Light faded.

A moment later, it rose again, Golden Light still spreading in all directions, and still there was no scenery inside.

"It's like this again?!"

All the generals were stunned and looked at Ao Zhan.

Ao Zhan frowned and said in a deep voice, "Luofu is fine."

He kept his hands busy while speaking.

The Fortune-Illuminating Mirror pans around, and the Golden Light falls and rises again.

This time.

Finally, things have changed.

In the boundless sea, a ship was Chengfeng and waves. On the deck, a young scholar, with a refined and gentle appearance, stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the endless ocean.

"General Yan Xun".

"General Yan Xun is on the Sea of No Delusion, heading towards the East Sinking Continent. He must have received the news."

The generals inside the tent breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.

This Yan Xun is a rare Confucian general from the Min River Dragon Palace in recent years, cultivating both his mind and body, following the paths of Confucianism and military strategy respectively. He entered the Chunshen Realm more than two hundred years ago, and it seems he is still stuck in the Third Realm at this moment. However, with the merger of the two realms and the blessing of good fortune, his future is bound to be limitless.

As long as you can return alive, you will surely be given an important position in the Min River.

Upon seeing Yan Xun, Ao Zhan's furrowed brows relaxed slightly.

The Fortune-Illuminating Mirror, and after Yan Xun appeared, Golden Light filled the sky again, and the scenery inside changed, revealing a place where smoke and clouds gathered.

Deep in the mountains and marshes.

A gloomy middle-aged man with triangular eyes, dressed in a black robe, was followed by a group of demons.

He traveled to the vast marshes.

Whether it was the gloomy middle-aged man or the demons behind him, they all exuded a strong Sha Qi, and there was blood on the weapons they held, clearly indicating that they had just been in a fierce battle.

A malevolent wind arose, bringing a dark and foul stench.

That's not the right path at all.

The gloomy middle-aged man led his demon followers, a demonic wind sweeping across the great swamp, landing on a mountaintop. He bowed to those inside, saying, "Your subordinate, Red Serpent, with three hundred brothers, has annihilated all three thousand naval troops of the West Sea!"

"Well done!"

From the mountain emerged an ugly man clad in black armor, with eagle-like eyes and a hooked nose. He laughed and praised, "Red Serpent, you have repeatedly performed extraordinary feats. You truly deserve to be the number one warrior of my Dark Eagle Mountain!"

His laughter was ferocious.

The gloomy middle-aged man called 'Red Serpent' showed joy and was about to speak when he saw the Dark Eagle King in front of him suddenly raise his head, his eagle eyes staring fiercely at the sky.

"Who dares to covet this great king?!"

King Dark Eagle's voice was fierce, and with a wave of his hand, he instantly shattered the void.

The upper reaches of the Thunderclap River.

Inside the Min River general's tent, the Golden Light faded, and the image immediately disappeared.

"..."

The generals inside the tent fell silent for a moment.

Dark Frost, Zhang Shu, and the others wore expressions of anger. Ao Zhan's eyes flashed with cold light, his rage reaching its peak.

Just then.

Someone came running from outside the tent, shouting urgently—

"Your Majesty."

"His Highness the Third Prince is besieged by the Fourth and Fifth Princes of the Wu River in the middle reaches of the Thunderclap River. We implore Your Majesty to send reinforcements immediately!"

The Thunderclap River is mighty and stretches for tens of thousands of miles.

The upstream area is guarded by the Min River Water Army commanded by Min River Dragon Lord King of the Minjiang Ao Zhan.

Midstream.

It was the place where the Wu River Water Army were stationed.

At this time.

At the border between the two armies, thousands of naval troops faced off.

On one side was a thousand Min River Water Army led by Ao Lie, who was dressed in Golden Light armor.

On one side were three thousand shrimp soldiers and crab generals, led by two fierce generals, scattered outside, trapping Ao Lie and a thousand Min River Water Army in the middle.

It was the Wu River Water Army.

The two leading generals, at first glance, resembled Ao Yin and Ao Pi, but they were actually Ao Liang, the fourth son of Wu River Dragon Lord, and Ao Zhi, the fifth son.

"Ao Liang!"

"Ao Zhi!"

"What do you two mean by leading troops to block my way?!"

Holding a long spear, Ao Lie pointed it at Ao Liang and Ao Zhi, fearless and stern, and angrily questioned them.

What is your intention?

Ao Zhi's eyebrows shot up as he pointed at Ao Lie and roared, "You, Min River, are ruthless and cruel, repaying kindness with enmity, yet you dare to be so arrogant! If I don't teach you a lesson today, I, Ao Zhi be unworthy of being your elder brother!"

Ao Zhi was even more furious than Ao Lie.

He raised his broadsword and slashed fiercely at Ao Lie.

"What a fine Ao Zhi!"

"I've been wanting to teach you nine vermin of the Wu River a lesson for a long time. Today is the perfect day to tie you up and vent my anger on behalf of my little sister!"

Ao Lie is also a fierce and impulsive person.

Having been unjustly besieged by Ao Liang and Ao Zhi's troops, Ao Lie was already seething with anger. Now, Ao Zhi dared to strike first, disregarding the dignity of the Heaven-Suppressing Army. How could Ao Lie tolerate this?

He immediately grabbed his spear and engaged Ao Zhi in battle.

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