Volume 1, Chapter 46
Countless insect beasts were also blasted to death. The small number that remained grew fearful in the face of the armies from all sides and scattered as they fled the area.
The people of the various kingdoms wore ugly expressions as they looked at the devastated battlefield strewn with corpses.
The kingdoms had originally brought over fifty billion troops. After the assault by the sea of insect beasts and the explosions, only twenty-seven billion remained—nearly half had died.
Those left were more or less wounded, their strength greatly depleted, their bodies smeared with blood of every color. They looked utterly bedraggled.
They had suffered so many casualties before even formally clashing with Great Qin. The losses were simply too great. Great Qin's strength was truly terrifying, and the people of the various kingdoms felt a trace of fear toward it.
Everyone turned their eyes to Jian Yin. Did they still need to press forward under these circumstances? Countless dangers might still be waiting ahead.
Some had already begun considering retreat. They had suffered too many losses and did not want to lose all their troops here. One-eighth of a kingdom's forces was still tremendously important; losing them all would deal the kingdom a grave blow.
Li Baiqing saw through their thoughts and said, "Based on my understanding of Great Qin, I believe it has no other methods left. This was Great Qin's strongest method. If it had more, it might have long since wiped out all the surrounding factions instead of only attacking the Wind God Empire now."
"Great Qin Empire's main force is currently locked in fierce battle with the Wind God Empire and has no troops left to intercept us. This is the perfect opportunity to destroy Great Qin. If we miss it, we