Divine Brilliance

Translator: Exodus Tales  Editor: Exodus Tales

The sky slowly turned dark whilst the drums continued to rumble on the battlefield. Tens of millions of soldiers dressed in armor were split up into 2 sides on this plains close to the river, going all out to kill one another. Numerous corpses were scattered all over.

One side belonged to Gantian Mountain. There were only 1.8 million of them split into hundreds of formations.

With over 200 Cloud Ships as a wing, like a dam, they blocked waves after waves of attacks.

Their numbers were much lesser than that of those from the Thousand City Alliance; only a quarter of their number. However, they were evidently stronger and the armor they wore as well as the weapons they carried all shone with spiritual light. They were all spiritual artifact grade and most of the time, even if other weapons attack their bodies, they were perfectly fine.

This was why although they were in very small numbers, their aura was even stronger. Along the sixty-seven miles battle line, they were the ones on the offensive in most places, suppressing the Thousand City Alliance, claiming lives in an orderly and efficient manner.

However, every time they struck out and crushed the opponent forces, they would instantly retreat into their fortress to repair and defend instead of chasing the victory.

At this moment Xiong Yu’s face was ashen white as she sat 17 miles behind the battle lines within a camp.

Although she didn’t personally go onto the battlefield, the spirit masters beside her could use the Cloud Light Illusion technique to let everything appear in front of her.

Both sides of her were either city lords from the various cities or slightly famous eastern generals.

At this moment they were all in a discussion, causing the entire tent to be in a buzz.

“Since the start of the war, today is already the seventh day! Seven days and we have lost close to a million soldiers here but are unable to move even an inch forwards. If we continue, even when these eleven million troops die, we would be unable to break through this location…”

“In this battle we have fallen into a desperate situation; it is mostly due to the sailors losing early on. Relying on the squadron in the river, Gantian Mountain can at least save on thirty percent of troops. I heard that a month ago they gathered in Lidong City but why hadn’t they set out? Are they all trash?”

“However, we can’t blame them. Since Gantian Mountain City destroyed the Taoyun City troops, their navy became stronger. During these 2 years they formed thirty seven Tooth Large Warships. As for 5-Tooth Warships, there were close to a hundred. They built 4 castles at the entrance of this river, each having close to fifty and above energy Destroying Crossbows. In a short time, it would be tough for us to obtain victory!”

“This means that this Monster King was prepared a long time ago. He knew that the battlefield would be at this location. No wonder 2 years ago, Gantian Mountain pretty much wiped out all the warships from this river.”

“He was indeed prepared. Our Thousand City Alliance sent elite cavalry out these few days but there wasn’t anyone who sent rations and equipment. 300 miles of land and there were no signs of anyone. They should have a huge storage here and isn’t afraid of us surrounding them…”

“I always found it weird, where did Gantian Mountain get so much money? Although they obtained that beast tomb, it was impossible for them to be rich to such an extent. Enormous things like the seven Tooth Large Warship, even if one amassed the strength of an entire province, one might not be able to build one in an entire year…”

“Can’t we just go around his place?”

“Eh! Where did this ignorant kid come from? People like you should stay at home, to think you dare to give advice here. Don’t you know about the art of war, that troops go along a path of water? Leaving this river, where will our troops get water? Relying on the Heaven and Earth bags from those sects, will we be able to last even a day?”

When those words were said the sound of laughter spread through the entire camp. It caused the face of the person to swell up red in embarrassment and fury.

However after those people laughed, their faces were filled with worry.

It wasn’t that they were thinking about whether or not they could win. With Lingyun Sect pulling the strings, gathering up all the cities, and also setting up the trap; all for this monster king to willingly jump in.

Actually the result of this battle was to be expected.

At this moment they were worried about this battle, as the strength they had at hand was suffering from heavy losses.

Xiong Yu was alone in deep thought and didn’t bother about them. These people weren’t her subjects so naturally she couldn’t command them as she wanted.

If she could really do that then it would be the Donglin Sects who should be worried about her.

“In seven days we have lost forty thousand people who died due to exhaustion! Today we can’t even break apart the first layer of walls. Who knew that the Gantian Mountain soldiers would be so elite! No wonder they wanted to cut down the army and also didn’t want subordinate cities and people to be under them.”

“Your forty thousand is still okay. The elite cavalry I have managed for many years all died in that enemy formation. Those ten most elite towns had above three hundred xiantian experts. The moment they appear, they will definitely win, slaughtering numerous people!”

“There is no way for us to continue this war! Who knows what is the situation of the other side?”

“I heard that it is also not good. Gantian Mountain are defending dangerously and suffer heavy casualties but we are still unable to take them down…”

Xiong Yu laughed out coldly and knew that these people seemed to be talking amongst themselves but they were actually saying it out for her to listen so that she would take notice of it.

Thinking about it carefully, Xiong Yu looked at the Cloud Light Illusion in front of her, her eyes filled with cold intent.

Moments later she made her mind up. That sword-like gaze swept around the hall, its aura was suppressive causing the hall to turn silent once more.

“I know that these seven days your troops have suffered heavy casualties! Xiong Yu also feel pain because of that, it is pointless for us to continue like this…”

The moment these words were said, the people within the tent all nodded their heads. Xiong Yu’s tone changed, “However, wouldn’t Gantian Mountain feel even worse? Today our Thousand City Alliance lost a hundred twenty-four thousand people but they also had three thousand people who died!”

The smart people in the hall all had a cold smile on their faces, roughly guessing what this Blazing Flame Mountain city lord was going to say.

As expected Xiong Yu continued, “Yesterday, Gantian Mountain had only a thousand people who died. Gantian Mountain is already showing signs of tiredness, the plan today is to continue on and not give up halfway! Tonight I am planning to fight at night, with Blazing Flame, Yunxia, Longxiang and Cloud Saint cities as the main force to try to attack once more. We will strike from the right. This place is wider and is tougher to defend. I think that it is also where they are the weakest. It wouldn’t be tough to breakthrough…”

Before her words were said, a cold laugh burst out once more within the tent, “Why should we bother so much? The dust will settle on Mysterious Cloud Mountain. When that Zong Shou dies, the army here will crumble even without us attacking. To ferociously attack today would only waste precious lives.”

The moment he said those words, many people in the tent agreed and supported.

“That’s right! Lingyun Sect had planned it out, as long as Zong Shou dies then the situation would be settled! Why should we spend so much effort?”

“This deputy alliance leader and I don’t have much ambition. It is impossible to use our small amounts of troops to plot to earn huge gains…”

“Princess Xiong Yu might not care about lives but I do need to protect the lives of my subjects…”

Xiong Yu smiled instead of raging, her eyes squinting. With a bit of killing intent she looked at the first person who retorted her.

This person wasn’t from Longxiang City but he was one of the subordinate city lords of Longxiang City when the Thousand City Alliance was just being built.

Looking at them, the ten of large cities including Cloud Saint City city lord Xu Zhengyuan, Yunxia Mountain, Feng Nu, etc, they all kept silent and didn’t say a word.

Only then did she laugh in satisfaction, “It isn’t that we can’t stop and not attack. However if we have to wait for Lingyun Sect to handle everything before we enjoy the rewards, wouldn’t it seem like we all are really useless?”

This word caused the tent to regain calmness. Xiong Yu looked at the two green shirt males by her side.

One of them was Zu Renkuang, the other was even younger. His name was Yan Feibai. They were both the most core disciples of Lingyun Sect.

Although she was one of the city lords, she was only an inner sect disciple.

Xiong Yu smiled, “Later on, can the two of you please send troops to aid us!”

Zu Renkuang admired this girl, only he hesitated a little about this matter.

Within Lingyun Sect, grade-6 dao soldiers were the main force. Below them there were grade-4 and grade-5 dao soldiers. This time he brought a thousand over. Along with the other Donglin Sects, there were 5 thousand of them.

Although they weren’t the true pillars of the sect, they were where the essence gathered.

Just as they hesitated, Xiong Yu continued to speak, “During these few days, we tried to draw Gantian Mountain out to chase. However, Qiuwei is truly a great general. They all retreated in time, never moving forwards carelessly. They are obviously wary against our dao soldiers. Since we can’t bait them out then we can only forcefully attack. Senior master don’t worry, Xiong Yu will proceed carefully and not allow much of the sect elites to suffer losses. I won’t ask to breakthrough, just to heavily harm them such that we can give an answer to the war. If not, when Mysterious Cloud Spirit sect decides the victory, the few of us won’t look that good…”

Only then did Zu Renkuang smile and nod his head, “Junior niece is good at using troops, I can trust you!”

Yan Feibai didn’t bother, this time Zu Renkuang was the one making the decisions. He came along just to grow some knowledge and to spectate this huge war.

In his heart he was thinking about Zong Shou, thinking if that person was going to fall just like that?

Unfortunately he was unable to have a battle with him!

Two years ago he was already grade-7! Who knows what realm would Zong Shou be at now?

Xiong Yu’s lips curled up, her hands couldn’t help but caress her broken arm. Following which she twisted tightly at where the cut was.

An intense pain drilled right into her heart.

Within the Cloud World, there were numerous secret techniques medicines passed down from the Cloud Desolate era. Even like Long Ruo, people who the sect have high hopes for would be able to form their physical body through their soul.

As a city lord, it was really easy for Xiongyu to recover an arm.

She kept it because she wanted to remember the humiliation on Dragon Gathering Mountain.

It shouldn’t be far! In just a few days they would definitely be able to hear the news of his death…

Zong Shou, Zong Shou, I will definitely destroy your Gantian Mountain!

Nothing will be left.