The gray-white Sword Qi descended, and the soldiers guarding the coast seemed to see a legendary Snake Demon, with eight heads and eight tails, eyes as red as chili paste, and a fishy smell from the descending snake head.

"Defend, form an array, resist!"

A general shouted loudly, and the soldiers' Soldier Evil condensed into a giant shadow, raising a massive sword like a small mountain to clash with the Sword Qi.

In the high martial world, the Soldier Evil array is the army's safeguard. It can weaken or even resist attacks from martial artists, and even attacks from those in the Divinity Realm can be effectively weakened.

Otherwise, if the strong ones of the Divinity Realm fought in the sky above the battlefield, even if one side won, their soldiers would almost all be dead.

If no protection methods exist, then there would be no need to form an army, let the Divinity Realm powerhouses fight to win or lose.

However, after reaching a certain strength, even the Soldier Evil army array may not suffice, especially when Oda Nobunaga possesses the Heavenly Cluster Cloud Sword.

"Can it be stopped?"

Oda Nobunaga revealed a sinister smile, the shadow of Orochi fully formed.

The next moment, the embankment collapsed, watchtowers crumbled, and soldiers near the coast were shredded to pieces by Sword Qi that resembled sharp teeth.

"Advance!"

Standing in the sky, Oda Nobunaga raised his sword and shouted.

Countless figures descended from the warships, swiftly advancing towards the East Sea Coast on the waves.

The war had begun.

Perhaps some might be surprised, but the initiation of war was neither from the Southern Border nor due to the Central Plains Three Kingdoms, but because of Japan overseas.

"Kill!"

The subsequent defending soldiers advanced, while the Japanese assault troops also approached, engaging fiercely right from the start.

In the sky, Oda Nobunaga's eyes flashed with fierce battle intent, the Heavenly Cluster Cloud Sword moved again, and the ferocious aura caused the shadow of Orochi to reappear.

Clearly, as the invading force, Japan had no unspoken rule of not lightly moving those in the Divinity Realm, and the bloodthirsty Oda Nobunaga would not restrain himself.

"Stop!"

The fierce Blade Energy swept across, a strong scent of military destruction filled the sky.

The Fierce Tao Military Destruction Technique, the Divinity Realm of the Jiang Family also intervened.

Having witnessed Oda Nobunaga's ferocious sword, the Jiang Family dared not allow him to act unrestrained. If allowed, the coastal garrison would perish at Oda Nobunaga's hands.

"Your opponent is me."

Another blade light appeared, the black-clad Yagyu Munenori resembled a crow, appearing before the Blade Energy, Katana unsheathed.

"Clean Break."

The Japanese swordsmanship clashed with the Central Plains Blade Energy, the chilling Blade Energy shattered in the air like numerous ice crystals, possessing a crystal-clear beauty.

"Die."

Due to Yagyu Munenori's interception, Oda Nobunaga's Sword Qi descended again, causing at least several hundred casualties from this single strike.

"Egeso, Taziji!"

The Japanese below seized the opportunity, shouting "Charge," and the rampant attack claimed nearly a hundred lives in the blink of an eye.

"Shameless scoundrels!"

Three distinct strong auras appeared again from the rear, with three Divinity Realm members of the Jiang Family joining the battlefield.

The Jiang Family, the local hegemon of East Province, had occupied this land for countless years, and in terms of foundation, they were perhaps deeper than the Imperial Family; East Province would face a hard battle from Japan.

Moreover, without a Supreme joining the field, the Japanese army risked being repelled.

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Qing Province, Zhen Shan Royal Mansion.

After claiming territory as a king, Prince Zhen Shan completely integrated with the Southern Border. He already had the Southern Border Witch Clan's bloodline, and since childhood, had been studying the Battle Body, becoming a thorough Southern Border local.

Due to Prince Zhen Shan's mediation, the Central Plains citizens of Qing Province and Southern Border merged smoothly. Decades of subtle influence before the kingship and accelerated fusion after the kingship had resulted in Qing Province citizens fully integrating into Southern Border, with most besides some elderly no longer being Central Plains citizens.

Just as the Great Master of Confucianism said: "When the barbarians become the Chinese, they are Chinese; when the Chinese become barbarians, they are barbarians."

Qing Province has been assimilated by Southern Border, their research on Central Plains people was highly successful.

At this time, Zhang Huchen of the Zhen Shan Royal Mansion stood respectfully behind an elder, saying: "Great Witch Sacrifice, my clan's pressure on Daqian intensifies by the day, yet Daqian shows no signs of counterattack, which is not normal."

Zhang Huchen had served as a Qian Chen for decades; even with ulterior motives early on, he has a deep understanding of Daqian.

Especially with the current Cangsheng Sect Master overseeing Daqian, who is not like the young Emperor, fumbling around; he alone commands all in Daqian.

The reason Daqian remains inactive might be planning something larger.

"It's not normal," said the Great Witch Sacrifice, "I met Mu Cangsheng three hundred years ago. At that time, Ji Muqing was on a personal expedition, with Mu Cangsheng accompanying him.

He is someone very similar to Ji Muqing, not one to have thoughts of compromise or peace, only strong suppression in mind. Now, if he remains inactive, it must be because there's something significant awaiting me."

"Then······" Zhang Huchen hesitated, "What should we do, Great Witch Sacrifice?"

Though he is a renowned general and now ruptured land to become a king, he pales in comparison to the Great Witch Sacrifice, who has lived for over eight hundred years.

Not to mention his vision, Zhang Huchen admits he cannot compete with the Great Witch Sacrifice.

Some people grow dull with age; some grow sharper, and the Great Witch Sacrifice clearly belongs to the latter. The wisdom accrued with time has continuously guided Southern Border's advancement.

"Mu Cangsheng has a backup plan, and so do we," the Great Witch Sacrifice gestured, "When the time is right, we can surely give Mu Cangsheng a significant surprise."

Zhang Huchen wanted to ask when the time would be right, but thought better of it, eventually remaining silent.

As this unfolded, a bright light appeared in the Great Witch Sacrifice's sleeve.

As the light emerged, a smile appeared on the Great Witch Sacrifice's ancient face, and he turned to Zhang Huchen, saying: "The time is now."

"What time?" Zhang Huchen was puzzled.

"Japan launches a massive invasion on the Central Plains, and their army has landed on the East Sea Coast, battling fiercely with the Jiang Family-led East Province families, Daqian losing a significant ally. It's time for Southern Border to attack, pushing Daqian into further disarray.

With attacks from both sides, Hou Qian's Ji Chengtian wouldn't miss such an opportunity. Thus, with east, south, and north facing attacks, Daqian is in grave danger."

With a few words, the precarious situation for Daqian was revealed. The Great Witch Sacrifice seemed to have connections with Japan long before, and he had been waiting for this chance.

Once the three-sided assault forms, Daqian will be surrounded, and as the Great Witch Sacrifice said, Daqian is in peril, facing the threat of national extinction.

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