"General, the Blazing Yang Grand Formation is about to activate. Should we continue the assault?"
The West Sea Army has less combat experience than the Fighter Army, but they have seen the Blazing Yang Grand Formation before. It is currently the largest formation in Jiangnan, and its power can prevent the Heavenly Python, which was almost wiped out in the north, from setting foot in Jiangnan!
" The Blazing Yang Grand Formation in Nanyang is the initial version, far less powerful than the version at sea, but we can't be careless," Tian Heng said, taking a breath. "Continue to suppress them, but instruct the soldiers to be careful not to fight to the death; just maintain pressure."
"Yes!"
Hearing this, the lieutenant breathed a slight sigh of relief. He really couldn't bring himself to give the order for his soldiers to charge to their deaths.
This Blazing Yang Grand Formation, if not handled carefully, could leave not even ashes behind, which is something many people find repulsive.
Shen San
Tian Heng stared intently at the city wall. "Don't disappoint me."
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"Sir, a fight has broken out outside! We... we..." The teachers were in complete disarray.
Jiangnan has been prosperous for nearly ten years, and the scholars have become accustomed to this carefree life. Several of the older ones are even planning their lives in the Underworld after death, and how to secure more benefits for their descendants.
But judging from the current situation, Jiangnan might be doomed.
"Don't worry, everything will be alright," Shen San tried his best to comfort her.
At this time, the people in the Underworld were also filled with fear and anxiety. Some were worried that the Underworld would be affected, while others were worried about their families outside.
Only a few trusted confidants whispered, "My lord, shouldn't we make a move?"
In this fierce battle, regardless of which side you're on, shouldn't you make your move by now?
"No rush," Shen San shook his head.
If Tian Heng's army wants to enter the city with minimal casualties, he must personally lead the troops. However, the timing of his departure is crucial. Arriving too early will be useless, as the Door God Guard obey the gatekeepers. If he rashly claims that the gatekeepers have betrayed him, his men will not believe him and will instead become hostile towards him.
Of course, if they arrived too late, the situation would be hopeless. If enough soldiers were used up at the city gate, the Buddhist temple in Nanyang would not be able to be cleared. He had previously investigated and found that there were two Buddhist temples in Nanyang, probably at least two King Level.
If the West Sea Army wants to drive them away or suppress them, it would have to retain at least 90,000 elite troops!
"But sir." Just as the two Underworld officers were about to speak again, a hurried voice suddenly came.
"My lord, the Blazing Yang Grand Formation has been activated!"
"Alright," Shen San stood up immediately. "You two, guard the Underworld. After I leave, the barrier must not be opened under any circumstances, not even when I return. Understand?"
"Huh?" The two adjutants were taken aback and quickly said, "Sir, what are you doing? Are you going alone?"
Nanyang City is not Nanming Prefecture. Some of the soldiers who died in the Fighter Army were transferred here. Nanyang has the most Underworld soldiers besides Liuzhou, with a full 10,000 Underworld soldiers. In addition, there are some day Night Wandering God generals promoted by Third Master. Their combat strength is actually not bad now. They can be said to be no weaker than the city gate guards.
Why go alone?
"The soldiers of the Underworld are different from those outside," Shen San shook his head and said, "If a spirit in the Underworld dies in battle, it will be very difficult for it to Samsara completely."
A spirit is a form of energy. If a spirit dies tragically, the violent fluctuations may cause it to disintegrate. In the next Samsara, it may be incomplete, or it may even become part of the energy in the universe.
"But sir, if there is trouble in Jiangnan, the soldiers are willing to die for their country!"
His subordinates spoke with great conviction.
People are all compassionate. Jiangnan has given them so many benefits, protected their families, and provided them with ample options. If they were to shrink back in fear at the first sign of trouble, would they still be considered true men?
"I know that." Shen San smiled. It was precisely because the people of Jiangnan were now so pure that he was working so hard.
That's why the second brother was willing to sacrifice his own essence to protect Jiangnan.
In a horrific world where people devour each other, such a pure land is truly rare.
"But you are the last line of defense in Jiangnan. If the people outside are killed, with you guarding the Underworld, they will at least have one last way out. But what if you are all gone?"
The two adjutants were taken aback, and the scholars around them were also speechless.
As the other party said, the Underworld is the last line of defense.
If the Underworld still exists, even if all the people of Nanyang City die, the Underworld can still arrange a way out, either allowing them to stay under Underworld protection or directly Samsara and begin their next life. That would be better than being eaten by evil spirits on the Yin-Yang Road in other places.
Even if a tragic fate still awaits after Samsara, at least there's another chance, isn't there?
The two adjutants exchanged glances and ultimately did not try to dissuade him further. No matter how much they didn't want Underworld to take the risk, reason told them that what the lord said was correct.
The Underworld cannot be allowed to fall apart; it cannot be lost at least until it protects the people of Jiangnan for their final Samsara!
"Everyone," Shen San took a breath and bowed to everyone present before leaving, "I have been in charge of the Underworld for eight years, and I know I have put in a lot of effort. Many of the elders here were among the first to build it up with me. It has not been easy to transform it from a barren wasteland into what it is today."
These words brought a sigh to the eyes of many elderly people. Had eight years already passed so quickly?
Yes, in the beginning, the Underworld in Nanyang only had one Underworld building, and there was nothing outside. It was so desolate.
But look at it now, its scale is no less than that of a regular Nanyang City, magnificent and grand, capable of holding billions of Yin souls. All of this is the result they achieved in just eight years.
Thinking of this, many people showed a hint of pride.
In any case, their lives have been worthwhile.
"I don't know how much longer this place can remain, but I hope that no matter what, you will not give up hope. Even if there is only the last sliver of a chance, please try your best to hold on!"
"Please rest assured, sir!" everyone said in unison, their tone firm.
They understood what the other party meant: if Shen San failed this time, then the Underworld would become the last stronghold the other party wanted to conquer.
Unfortunately, the Underworld is the last hope for the people of Jiangnan. If they are afraid of death and Samsara prematurely, they will have another chance, but the people of Jiangnan will lose their protection, and the Underworld they have created with eight years of hard work will also lose its protection.
The adults hoped that they would remain in the Underworld until the very end!
This request may seem a bit coercive, but no one objected, not even in their hearts.
This is their most cherished home; anyone who dares to invade it will face their wrath!
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"Master Shen San."
Even the gate gods beneath the city gate seemed somewhat surprised.
Although he had guessed that Shen San would eventually come out, he didn't expect him to be alone, and to come directly into the city gate area.
This was his own territory; he had been so patient before, yet this time he came so decisively.
Is it a complete disregard?
If the other party had invited me at the entrance of a temple in the Underworld, I might have put up a fight, but now...
Is this guy an idiot?
"Isn't Shen San afraid of an ambush?"
"Is there an ambush?" Shen San asked directly.
The door gods remained silent, and their response to Shen San was a gentle yet profound Buddhist chant.
"Amitabha Buddha, this benefactor surnamed Shen is very courteous!"
Shen San looked back and, sure enough, the door gods had indeed betrayed them.
Sure enough, they were waiting for me!