"This is a genuine Fire Quarter Decree!"
"How is this possible? This Fire Quarter Decree is actually in Chu Yun's hands?"
" The Fire Quarter Decree signed by our ancestors, the legitimate legitimacy of the All-Star Archipelago, were thought to have been lost in the torrent of history. Little did I expect..."
The prisoners in the hall all knelt on the ground. The arrogant or hateful expressions on their faces had all disappeared, replaced by extreme shock. They were all dumbfounded.
"What? Is this how you react when you see the Fire Quarter Decree?" Chu Yun held up the An Fang document, his tone sullen.
The powerful figures of the Yan Family in front of him, whether civil officials or military generals, all trembled upon hearing his words.
Under Jin Bihan's incredulous gaze, the oldest of the prisoners, his white beard trembling, tears streaming down his wrinkled face, watched as the old man's arms were still bound behind his back. He knelt on the ground, and with a thud, he bent over and banged his head against the ground.
He cried out, "Millions of years! The Fire Quarter Decree... the Fire Quarter Decree, the covenant of our ancestor Fire Virtue King... the orthodox token of the All-Star Archipelago, the Fire Quarter Decree, according to legend, will bring peace to the All-Star Archipelago upon its reappearance... Waaah! I, Yan Jiahui, have lived for hundreds of years, and finally, in the final moments of my life, I have seen the Fire Quarter Decree! This is one!"
At this point, the old man gasped for breath and cried out, "What an honor!!!"
After shouting, he trembled violently, tears streaming down his face.
This sounds like a signal!
This startled all the prisoners in the arena from their initial shock.
" The Fire Quarter Decree!" Everyone wailed and wept bitterly.
The Fire Quarter Decree is not only the most orthodox doctrine in the eyes of the people of the All-Star Archipelago, but the Yan Family also has a special affection for it.
This is a document personally crafted by their ancestor, the source of the Yan Family's glory, and by the Fire Virtue King.
In ancient times, "...
Under the joint rule of the five kings, the All-Star Archipelago were a Peach Blossom Spring. In those days, birds sang and flowers bloomed, and the islanders were kind and loving to one another. Just thinking about that era warms one's heart.
However, hundreds of thousands of years later, all five kings perished. From then on, the All-Star Archipelago were plunged into a deep abyss of war. The war brought pain to everyone, and countless poems praising the rule of the five kings represented people's inner longing for peace.
"For millions of years, wars have raged, causing families to be torn apart and homes to be destroyed. Haven't you suffered enough, my friends? Even the spirit of the Fire Virtue King in the underworld would find it unbearable. Will you stubbornly cling to your own opinions and sink into the abyss of pain brought by war, or will you cast aside your prejudices and follow the glory and grace of the late king? It all depends on the thought in your hearts!"
"I, Chu Yun! Holding the Fire Quarter Decree, will follow the path of the Fire Virtue King, he will follow the deepest desires of the people, end this chaotic world, and usher in a new era of unification for the All-Star Archipelago, a feat that has lasted for millions of years!"
Chu Yun suddenly shouted, his voice shaking the entire arena.
For a moment, the wailing stopped. Countless eyes were focused on Chu Yun.
He was dressed in white, his body straight as a spear, his eyes sharp and unfathomable, and his resolute face was now shrouded in a captivating radiance.
This radiance, along with the Fire Quarter Decree in his hand that emitted a faint glow, complemented each other.
Needless to say, even All-Star Archipelago Jin Bihan, an outsider, was somewhat stunned by what she saw.
This kind of brilliance is called an ideal, or a guiding principle.
Such people have a legendary name in epic history—heroes!
"Could it be that the All-Star Archipelago All-Star Archipelago, which have been in turmoil for millions of years and plagued by constant civil war, will be unified in this person's hands? Chu Yun..." Princess of Dunhuang murmured to herself. Wasn't this the question on everyone else's mind as well?
"Come on!" Chu Yun roared again, "People of the stars, what are you afraid of? Do you want glory? Do you want immortality? What are you waiting for?!"
Bang!
"Young Island Master! Although I, Hong Xi, am old, I am willing to follow you and repeat the glorious path of our ancestors!" In the silence, Old Red Spear, as if pushing down a golden pillar or toppling a jade mountain, knelt on one knee. His face, which looked like the bark of an old tree, no longer appeared old, but instead shone with vigor. His white beard trembled with his roar, showing his unparalleled surging emotions.
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"This humble general is also willing to follow you and retrace the path of glory!" Wang Zelong knelt down, his whole body trembling with excitement. This was the Fire Quarter Decree! Who would have thought that I, Wang Zelong, after decades of struggling and surviving in the cracks between various forces in the All-Star Archipelago, would one day encounter such a great ruler! How fortunate I am! How fortunate I am!
"This humble general is willing to follow you!"
"This humble general swears to follow you!"
"Your humble servant is willing to follow you!"
In an instant, a commotion erupted as everyone in the hall knelt down. Overwhelmed with emotion, they shouted, pushing the atmosphere to its peak.
Chu Yun swept his gaze across the Han family members, and wherever his gaze passed, the Yan Family prisoners trembled violently. They felt the sharpness of Chu Yun's gaze, as sharp as a blade, and the pressure as heavy as a mountain.
"I, Yan Jiahui, am willing to surrender!" The old man who had been crying loudly earlier touched his forehead to the ground and uttered the words with difficulty.
"We are willing to surrender!"
"Following in the footsteps of our ancestors, we surrender!"
Yan Jiahui was the second-in-command of the Yan Family. Now that the Yan Family Patriarch, the Yan Family Island, and Yan Family young master had all been killed by Chu Yun, he was the most important figure.
His initial surrender quickly had a widespread impact, and all the civil and military officials of the Yan Family finally bowed their heads.
It's gone down!
Chu Yun laughed heartily, his heart finally settling down. He said with relief, "Those who understand the times are wise." Then, he acted swiftly, detaining one group of people and immediately freeing another. He then ordered the freed people to work towards surrendering to the entire Yan Family Island.
"What?! We surrendered?!"
"You cowardly coward, you have ruined the honor of the Yan Family! I will never surrender!"
"Uh, Fire, Fire Quarter Decree?"
"This...",
"In that case, I am willing to surrender!"
Similar conversations took place not only on the Yan Family's main island, but also among the various fleets that returned from surrounding the island.
What was originally envisioned as a battle to annihilate the enemy unexpectedly turned into a surrender ceremony. Many generals were somewhat uncomfortable and looked awkward when they met Chu Yun.
That night.
The moon is bright and the stars are few; a gentle sea breeze blows.
Walking through the Fire Copper Ancient City, Chu Yun remarked with emotion, "What kind of era was the ancient times? Millions of years later, the imprint of that era still remains. If it weren't for the Fire Quarter Decree, there would be endless fierce battles today."
"It's unbelievable that the Fire Quarter Decree holds such an important place in the hearts of the people of the stars! It actually managed to persuade the Yan Family, one of the five ancient clans, to surrender! It's truly unbelievable." Jin Bihan's tone still held a trace of excitement.
Chu Yun smiled slightly, "Relying solely on the Fire Quarter Decree won't suffice. One must also possess strength surpassing that of the Yan Family. Only by establishing formidable power and then presenting the Fire Quarter Decree can one gain the right to be followed. Yan Jiahui is a senior elder and important minister of the Yan Family; he must know about the Fire Virtue Palace. His behavior today was indeed partly due to excitement, but more importantly, the Fire Quarter Decree provided this arrogant elder of the Yan Family with the best way to save face."
Ultimately, it was a combination of carrot and stick that led to the surrender of the Yan Family prisoners.
On one hand, there was the formidable strength of the Shu Clan; on the other hand, there was the legendary Fire Quarter Decree.
Without real power, possessing only documents is a crime; no one will follow or pay attention to you, they will only try to steal them.
Without official documents, you possess power but lack real authority. People look down on you; who would willingly submit to a newly rising, remote power?
After Chu Yun's prompting, Jin Bihan understood this principle after a moment's thought. However, her eyes still shone as she stared intently at Chu Yun: "Even so, the news of the emergence of the Fire Quarter Decree will likely cause a huge upheaval in the All-Star Archipelago. With the current strength of Shu Family Island in defeating the Yan Family, many people will probably come to join us? The great cause of unifying the All-Star Archipelago might really be possible!"
"You're too optimistic, Brother Shi." Chu Yun smiled, slowly shaking his head. He put his hands behind his back, took a few steps forward, and looked up at the starry sky. "The appearance of the Fire Quarter Decree is bound to cause a stir. But the truly powerful forces will choose to wait and see. The reason the Yan Family surrendered was mainly because they had already been crippled by us. Although the Fire Quarter Decree has the moral high ground, it cannot extinguish people's ambition. Of course, some people will definitely come to join us. But they will all be low-level figures and small surrounding forces. As for unifying the All-Star Archipelago, haha, Brother Shi, you overestimate me!"
Jin Bihan shook her head, her voice radiating confidence, and said, "No, I believe that day will come. In you, I see the hope of unifying the All-Star Archipelago. I believe you can succeed!"
"Where do you get so much confidence? You're even more confident than me?" Chu Yun glanced at Jin Bihan and sighed, "The unification of the All-Star Archipelago isn't that simple. The surrounding island powers won't sit idly by and watch a completely new power rise peacefully. In fact, the All-Star Archipelago have been plagued by internal strife for millions of years, partly due to their covert interference."
"The fact that you can think so much proves that your vision has long since moved beyond the All-Star Archipelago and is now focused on the broader situation of the Star Continent. This gives me even more confidence in you. Speaking of which, it's been almost half a year since we left the academy together. Thank you, Chu Yun."
"Why are you thanking me? You should be thanking me; you've helped me a lot." Chu Yun was puzzled.
He looked at Jin Bihan, their eyes met, and both of their eyes were clear as water.
"I thank you, and naturally I have my reasons for doing so." Jin Bihan's heart suddenly skipped a beat, then she quickly shifted her gaze with a hint of panic. "For a long time, I have been utterly disappointed with the situation in the Dunhuang Kingdom, even to the point of despair. However, in recent days, I have witnessed the rise of Shu Family Island and seen victory after victory. My horizons and my heart have gradually broadened. To be honest, I am truly fortunate to have met you. The days we fought and explored together have been the most wonderful time of my life."
So, thank you.
Under the moonlit night, in the Fire Copper Ancient City, Jin Bihan opened her heart to Chu Yun for the first time.
Her face was as beautiful as jade, and her eyes sparkled with a dazzling light; she was unbelievably beautiful. Even the composed and unperturbed Chu Yun couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat upon seeing such a beautiful sight.
" The Dunhuang Kingdom ..." Chu Yun sighed, recalling memories of his past life and a certain figure. He patted Jin Bihan on the shoulder, "Have confidence, Shi Jiaming! The throne of the Dunhuang Kingdom will be held by the royal family. I can tell you this clearly."
"Oh? Sometimes I really find it strange that your confidence comes from nowhere. What's the basis for it?" Jin Bihan's eyes lit up as she inquired.
Chu Yun touched his nose, chuckled, and brushed it off. Of course, he wouldn't tell her that he actually had a memory in his mind about the future trajectory of the Dunhuang Kingdom.
Whenever he recalled that memory from his past life, the image of a woman would quietly appear in his mind.
She was a princess who was appointed to the throne in a time of crisis. At that time, the country was in a state of disarray, and she made sweeping reforms to turn the tide.
She was a legend of her time, her beauty dazzling and her power overwhelming.
She was known as the " Dunhuang Queen " and was listed on the "Royal List." She was the first queen of the Dunhuang Kingdom, and all geniuses paled in comparison to her brilliance.
In his past life, Chu Yun had only once glimpsed her during a grand celebration in the capital of Jiaohuang Kingdom. At that time, she sat atop a jade elephant amidst a crimson carriage. Soft gauze curtains swayed in the wind, and he could vaguely see that she wore a golden glass mask, revealing a pair of deep, unfathomable black eyes. Her skin was as white as snow, her bones as smooth as ice. She was elegant and noble, like a golden phoenix soaring in the heavens.
Her surname is Jin, and her given name Bihan.
Jin Bihan.
Just as Jin Bihan was unaware of Chu Yun's secret, Chu Yun was also unaware that the distant Jin Bihan, who held a splendid place in his past life's memories, was actually right beside him.
The Dunhuang Queen, whom he once looked up to, whom he felt was so far away and who had moved him deeply, was his classmate and his comrade in arms.
Year m of the astrological calendar, at the beginning of the year.
Chu Nong, the Little Overlord, led his main fleet to conquer Yan Family Island. He then presented the Fire Quarter Decree, and the Yan Family members all surrendered.
The news caused a sensation throughout the world. It not only caused a huge uproar in the All-Star Archipelago, but also spread to the surrounding island powers. For a time, the focus of attention in the Star Continent fell on the Shu Clan, a remote and once-reputed barbaric force in the All-Star Archipelago.
" Fire Quarter Decree? They've actually appeared in this era?" The King of the Jianghan Kingdom was eating when he received this news. He held a grain of rice in his mouth for a full quarter of an hour without swallowing it.
" Little Overlord Chu Yun? Heh heh heh, this young man has accomplished something truly remarkable!"
Whoosh!
The arrow, like a flash of dark lightning, pierced the sky and struck the bullseye with a muffled thud.
Even the strong winds on the grasslands couldn't stir the Mongyuan Kingdom's beard. At this moment, he lowered his bow, no longer shooting arrows, but listening to a servant report urgent intelligence.
After a long pause, he suddenly burst into laughter. "Hahaha! It's that kid. How interesting. I never imagined he'd grow to this level in just six months. Truly, he's like a shooting star, dazzling and astonishing!"
"Hmph, Father, are you talking about that Chu Yun?" Standing beside him was a burly young man. He had a strong physique, sharp eyes like an eagle's, and was also holding a bow.
It's actually the Spirit Demon Bow!
"Father has boosted the morale of others! I also know the Meteor Arrow Art! I'm going to travel around, and during that time I'll definitely have a good chat with this Chu Yun." The young man was extremely ambitious and proudly raised his head.
"Haha, my son has such a heart, very good! There is only one eagle king in the sky. There is only one lion king on the grassland."
"However, if you lose, don't come back in tears." The Mongyuan Kingdom emperor laughed heartily. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation.) Sorry for keeping you all waiting. I'll make up for today's missed chapter over the weekend. I'll start updating regularly and on time tomorrow.