With Matsumoto Royal City conquered, they had effectively cut through Yingzhou's Kanto Region from north to south. Many forces remained, but they were all minor powers unworthy of notice. The Hojo Clan could handle securing their surrender and organizing them.
Coupled with the earth-shaking secret Yu Ziqi had revealed before his death, this led Xiao Ying to halt his campaign and station his army in Matsumoto Royal City. He could spare little time even for the grief-stricken Yu Ji, much less the casualties, gains, and losses of the battle for Matsumoto. Instead, he began racking his brains for countermeasures and planning his next moves.
The Great Huan Dynasty's greatest assets are the Imperial Dao and the Battle Formation Dao! I originally laid this trap in Yingzhou to slaughter Great Chu. I'd better not end up trapping myself instead...
The absolute disparity in strength left Xiao Ying unable to devise a solution, no matter how hard he racked his brains. Anxiety, agitation, and helplessness tangled together, throwing even his thoughts into confusion and threatening to spin them out of control.
"Reporting to Your Majesty! The Great Huan Office reports that Chu Emperor Xiang Yu has personally led the newly established million-strong Heavenmight Army, along with approximately eighteen million regular troops, to the Kyoto Imperial Capital in the Kinki Region! At this point, the Great Chu Imperial Dynasty has committed the strength of its entire nation!"
As Xiao Ying pondered, a member of the Forbidden Guard hurried over to report.
"They've finally arrived?!"
Xiao Ying's eyes brightened, delight and excitement rising on his face, only to fade a moment later.
Under their previous plans, this would have been excellent news. With a thousand Immortal Gods thrusting themselves into the conflict, however, the situation had become shrouded in uncertainty, turning unfavorable for the