yasinovel Chapter 3839: The Key Battle
Chapter 3839: The Key Battle
Chapter 3839 The Crucial Battle
"Zhenyuan Pass!"
When he finally stepped into this immortal city fortress, Wenren Chen took a deep breath.
As the former lord of Feiyun City, Wenren Chen held a relatively high position in the Immortal Qin Dynasty, but he rarely actually entered Zhenyuan Pass.
Every time he stepped into this place, the ancient atmosphere filled him with an instinctive sense of awe.
The lingering scent of blood in the air, along with other traces elsewhere, revealed that a bloody battle had recently taken place at Zhenyuan Pass.
That battle.
This was a contest between the Seven Mysteries Dao Sect and the Immortal Qin Dynasty.
And the outcome of that battle.
The ultimate winner was the Seven Mysteries Dao Sect.
The Immortal Qin Dynasty suffered a crushing defeat.
Not only was Zhenyuan Pass lost, but Han Chongshan also perished on the spot.
When Wenren Chen learned of the fall of the Zhenyuan Army Commander, he was truly shocked.
He originally thought that even if Zhenyuan Pass fell, Han Chongshan would not necessarily perish.
Even if those ancient beings at the semi-saint level were no match for them, it would probably be no problem for them to escape with their lives intact.
But unexpectedly.
In this battle, not only did Zhenyuan Pass fall, but Han Chongshan also lost his life.
Wenren Chen didn't need to think to understand that this battle would be a devastating blow to the Immortal Qin Dynasty.
Simultaneously.
He grew increasingly in awe of Shen Changqing.
From the Blood River, Wenren Chen had learned that this breakthrough was less due to the combined efforts of all the cultivators of the Seven Profound Dao Sect and more due to the power of the Seven Profound Dao Lord alone.
The opponent defeated Han Chongshan and broke through Zhenyuan Pass, finally securing victory.
How could Wenren Chen dare to disrespect such a powerful figure?
Upon arriving at a grand hall, he rushed forward and respectfully bowed to the figure above.
"Your subordinate, Wenren Chen, pays his respects to Your Majesty!"
"What is the current situation in the Abyss Immortal City?"
Shen Changqing looked down at the cultivators below, his expression revealing no change in emotion.
Wenren Chen respectfully reported, "Your Majesty, the Extreme Abyss Immortal City has been captured, and almost all the cultivators of the Immortal Qin Dynasty, including the city lord Jun Chen, have been killed."
Although a very small number of cultivators managed to survive, they were not a cause for concern.
Shen Changqing nodded slightly: "You did a good job on this!"
"Thanks to Senior Blood River's intervention, otherwise it would have been difficult for me to take over the Abyss Immortal City. I dare not take credit for this, and the Abyss Immortal City should be offered to Your Majesty!"
"I once said that as long as you can take over the Abyss Immortal City, then this immortal city will belong to you."
As for the process, I don't care; I only care about the result.
Therefore, you will be in charge of the Abyss Immortal City. As for whether you will refine the Dao Stele yourself or entrust it to other cultivators, that is entirely up to you. The Seven Profound Dao Sect will not interfere in the slightest.
Shen Changqing shook his head; he had no interest in the Extreme Abyss Immortal City.
It's just a fairy city, nothing special.
Blood River had already informed him of all the information beforehand, so Shen Changqing was well aware of the details of the battle.
To be honest.
He had high hopes for Wenren Chen's strength.
Although the opponent is at the Immortal Emperor realm, his strength is far beyond that of an ordinary Immortal Emperor. If such a powerful individual is properly nurtured, he may well break through to the Half-Saint realm in the future.
Furthermore...
Even if Wenren Chen cannot break through to the Half-Saint Realm, he is still a sharp enough blade in the Immortal Emperor Realm.
The Seven Profound Dao Sect has no shortage of low-level cultivators, and to be honest, it also has no shortage of top-tier combat power.
Including Shen Changqing himself, the Seven Profound Dao Sect now has a total of six half-saint level warriors.
among them.
The Five Immortal Demon Gods.
This number naturally includes the Chang Geng Demon God who guards the Great Sage Immortal Mine.
However, only at the Immortal Emperor level is there a lack of top-tier experts.
People like Ji Yang and Gu Qingyang all possess innate immortal bodies and unparalleled combat power, which cannot be compared to immortal emperors of the same level.
Unfortunately, the time it took for them to break through to the Immortal Emperor realm was too short, so their strength was naturally lacking.
Looking at Yang Daoxu, Qingmu, and the others, they were even further behind.
This drawback has become quite apparent during these frequent campaigns.
It was only because of the assistance of semi-saint level experts like Xuehe that the sect's cultivators did not suffer too many losses; otherwise, the casualties from the battle of Zhenyuan Pass alone would have been several times greater.
Ultimately.
It's because the high-level combat power at the Immortal Emperor level is insufficient.
Even though a powerhouse like Wenren Chen is slightly weaker than the Supreme Immortal Emperor on the Immortal Emperor Stele, he is still an absolutely formidable figure among the many Immortal Emperors in the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm.
If such a strong person can be used for one's own benefit, then it is not a problem to give the other party some advantages.
Upon hearing this...
Wenren Chen was overjoyed: "Your subordinate thanks Your Excellency!"
"Alright, the reason I summoned you here is to ask you something."
"Please speak, Your Majesty. I will answer all your questions without reservation!"
Wenren Chen's expression became even more respectful.
Shen Changqing said, "Now that I have taken Zhenyuan Pass, this northern gateway of the Immortal Qin Dynasty has fallen into the hands of my Seven Profound Dao Sect. Next, I intend to launch an attack on the northern frontier, but the situation there is unclear. You were originally a cultivator of the Immortal Qin Dynasty, so I wonder how much you know about the northern frontier?"
These words made Wenren Chen understand.
Immediately.
He then cupped his hands and said, "Regarding the affairs of the Northern Frontier, I dare not say I know everything, but I certainly know quite a bit—"
soon.
Wenren Chen then recounted everything he knew about the Northern Frontier in detail.
Now that he has been placed under a restriction by Shen Changqing, and he has also led his troops to destroy the Extreme Abyss Immortal City, there is absolutely no way back for him.
Furthermore, the Seven Mysteries Dao Sect's capture of Zhenyuan Pass has made them incredibly powerful.
That being the case.
Then Wenrenchen has nothing to hide.
in contrast.
The more useful information you provide, the more value you will gain from the other party.
As Wenren Chen spoke eloquently, Shen Changqing's understanding of the Northern Frontier gradually deepened.
According to the other party, the northern frontier is vast, containing 13,621 immortal cities of varying sizes. Each immortal city has at least tens of thousands of soldiers, and at most one or two hundred thousand soldiers, which is the limit.
Let alone a city like Zhenyuan Pass with three million soldiers, even a city like Jinshui Immortal City with hundreds of thousands of soldiers is practically nonexistent.
After all.
This is because Zhenyuan Pass serves as a gateway to the northern frontier. As long as Zhenyuan Pass remains intact, it will be difficult for other forces to threaten the interior of the northern frontier.
As for the immortal cities of Chishan and Jinshui, they are located outside Zhenyuan Pass and belong to the front-line immortal cities. Naturally, they need to be heavily guarded to deal with any emergencies.
not to mention.
Although the interior of the Northern Frontier is not the heartland of the Immortal Qin Dynasty, it is not much different.
If such places have too many troops, any rebellion could easily threaten the very foundation of the imperial court.
Due to various reasons, the military strength of other immortal cities is limited.
at this time.
Wenren Chen then said, "Now that Your Majesty has taken Zhenyuan Pass, the news will spread soon. Once the Immortal Qin Dynasty finds out, it will definitely take action."
Zhenyuan Pass cannot be lost; the Immortal Qin Dynasty will not tolerate this happening.
If the Immortal Qin Dynasty were to make a move, even if it weren't a full-scale mobilization, it would certainly not be underestimated.
Therefore, if Your Majesty wishes to launch a military campaign against the Northern Frontier, in my opinion, there is no need to rush.
Once we've successfully contained the offensive of the Immortal Qin Dynasty and stabilized the situation at Zhenyuan Pass, then we can proceed with our plans gradually—that won't be a problem!"
Wenren Chen was now completely viewing the problems of the Immortal Qin Dynasty from Shen Changqing's perspective.
Shen Changqing nodded: "In your opinion, if the Immortal Qin Dynasty were to send a large army to invade, what kind of powerful figure would lead the troops?"
"As far as I know, among the powerful figures who entered the Ancient Immortal Realm from the Immortal Qin Dynasty this time, three of them are the strongest."
They are Wu Jue, the leader of the Zhen Tian Army; Su Yufeng, the leader of the Shen Feng Army; and Qin Cang, the ancestor of the royal family.
These three are all at the Third Tribulation Half-Saint level, unmatched by any other cultivator.
"Among them, Wu Jue is dead, and Su Yufeng is fighting in the outer regions. Even if he sends troops back to help, it will probably be too late. Therefore, the only person who is a threat is Qin Cang."
Therefore, if the Immortal Qin Dynasty were to send a large army to invade, it would most likely be Qin Cang who personally takes action.
If an ordinary person were to face Qin Cang, they would naturally be no match, but His Excellency's strength is extraordinary, and he is not afraid of a mere Qin Cang.
At this point, Wenren Chen paused noticeably, then a smile appeared on his face.
"As long as Qin Cang is killed, the threat to the Immortal Qin Dynasty will be greatly reduced. At that time, even if the entire Immortal Qin Dynasty is not wiped out, the entire Northern Frontier will be at Your Majesty's mercy!"
Upon hearing this...
Shen Changqing pondered for a moment, then gave Wenren Chen a deep look.
"If what you say is true, then a battle is inevitable at Zhenyuan Pass. Are you willing to guard this pass for the Seven Profound Dao Sect to resist the Immortal Qin Dynasty?"
"Your subordinate is willing to die for Your Majesty!"
Wenren Chen bowed deeply, his words sincere.
Shen Changqing nodded: "Within three days, without affecting the Jiyuan Immortal City, try to mobilize all the troops to come and assist the Seven Profound Dao Sect in guarding this place."
"Your subordinate obeys!"
Wenren Chen respectfully responded, then bowed again before taking his leave.
After leaving the main hall, he looked up at the sky and exhaled a breath of stale air.
"The Immortal Qin Dynasty!"
A cold glint flashed in Wenren Chen's eyes.
Guard the pass!
This is a big deal!
As he said earlier, if the Immortal Qin Dynasty learns that Zhenyuan Pass has fallen, it will surely send a large army to press on the border.
It's obvious without even thinking that this battle will be extremely fierce.
but--
Danger often coexists with opportunity.
Although this battle was dangerous, the benefits were also obvious. As long as the Immortal Qin Dynasty could be defeated, and the Seven Profound Dao Sect could then dominate the Northern Frontier, Wenren Chen believed that as the first force to join the Seven Profound Dao Sect, he would definitely reap considerable benefits.
at this point.
One can see this from the fact that Shen Changqing has put himself in charge of the Extreme Abyss Immortal City.
This was a rare opportunity, and Wenren Chen naturally wouldn't miss it.
Now that we're already on the Seven Mysteries Dao Sect's ship, there's no room for regret.
and so.
After leaving the main hall, Wenren Chen dared not delay and left Zhenyuan Pass under the escort of the Seven Profound Dao Sect cultivators, heading straight for Jiyuan Immortal City.
the other side.
Shen Changqing also ordered his men to keep a close eye on the movements of the Immortal Qin Dynasty.
Within a few days, news came back from cultivators who had ventured deep into the northern frontier.