During the march, Wang Xiaoqiang broke through within the Immortal Palanquin. At the same time, three dragon roars echoed from the palanquin. The Immortal Kings, Immortal Emperors, and Immortal Emperor Ding Chunqiu surrounding the palanquin turned their gaze towards it, filled with amazement and awe.

Everyone was shocked by Wang Xiaoqiang's rapid progress. To them, it took four to five years to level up once, but for Wang Xiaoqiang, it was merely routine.

Initially, Wang Xiaoqiang had just stepped into the Immortal Emperor Two-Dragon Realm, and it was evident he had only recently achieved it. Yet, within just three short months, he effortlessly stepped into the Immortal Emperor Three-Dragon Realm.

After breaking through, Wang Xiaoqiang felt great delight, and looking ahead, he saw the borders of the Black Fire Empire. Wang Xiaoqiang ordered the troops to sing the "Ode to Righteousness" in unison—

"There exists righteousness in heaven and earth. It manifests in myriad forms. Below, it becomes rivers and mountains, above, it becomes the sun and stars.

It emerges during difficult times, remaining in history for eternity. Like the records of the historian of Qi, like the pen of Donghu in Jin.

It might become the memorial to dispatch troops, causing ghosts to weep with valor. It might become the river-crossing paddle, bravely swallowing the Hu and Jie invaders.

It might become an anti-bandit tablet, splitting the heads of treacherous foes. This spirit is vast and enduring, surviving for ten thousand generations.

When infused in the sun and the moon, life and death are trivial. The earth's structure relies on it, and the heavens' pillars do as well.

Three cardinal principles dictate destiny, and righteousness is their root. I lament my fate fell so low, a true weakness indeed.

The prisoner of Chu with his cap strings undone, sent to the desolate north by transmission car. Sweet is the cauldron and tripod, but unattainable by us.

One morning we are shrouded in mist and dew, becoming lost in a ditch. Thus enduring several harsh seasons, a hundred plagues are naturally averted.

Alas, the marshlands, are made my happy country. It is not due to other mischief, Yin and Yang are not treacherous.

Thinking of it, inwardly moves me, looking up at floating white clouds. My heart is deeply saddened, when will the heavens end?"

In the past, a hundred thousand troops sang the Ode to Righteousness together, which helped Wang Xiaoqiang break through the Holy Path of Courage. Now, over ten million soldiers, lined up in formation, recited this Ode to Righteousness in the sky. The sound was high, clear, and reached the Nine Heavens, the momentum was vast and mighty, shaking the four corners of the world,

A surge of vast righteousness echoed like a fierce wind, rushing towards Wang Xiaoqiang inside the Immortal Palanquin,

At this moment, Wang Xiaoqiang's body was like a huge container, continuously absorbing the vast righteousness transmitted from the troops into his body,

That surging, turbulent, mighty vast righteousness, once in the body, was absorbed by the Holy Path of Courage within,

After absorbing the vast righteousness, the character "Courage" swelled rapidly and kept thickening, its golden brilliance far surpassing the sun in the sky,

On that "Courage" character, a Sacred Confucian clearly emerged, holding a scripture and continuously chanting something. His voice was solemn, profound, and imposed an irresistible pressure.

This is the "Power of the Sacred Dao" reaching a new level, manifesting as the "Power of Enlightenment,"

If this Power of Enlightenment reaches a certain level, it can not only enlighten one's own soldiers but also inspire the enemy, turning enemy soldiers into one's own, transforming enemy troops into one's own army!

With the chanting of the Sacred Confucian on the "Courage" character, this Power of Enlightenment surged forward like a storm towards the army. Immediately, those who still harbored doubts about Wang Xiaoqiang and those plotting secretly showed regret, profound regret, some even unable to control themselves, shedding tears as if they had committed grave sins or treasonous acts.

Seeing this situation, Wang Xiaoqiang was secretly overjoyed. Firstly, this Power of Enlightenment allowed him to clearly see who among his subordinates was wholly loyal and which soldiers harbored doubts against him.

However, despite seeing some soldiers hold doubts, after being enlightened, these soldiers would change their minds and follow him faithfully, so Wang Xiaoqiang harbored no intent to kill them. Besides, with a battle at hand, this was a time for deploying troops, and slaying soldiers was not a wise move.

When the vast army entered the Black Fire Empire, the empire plunged into tremendous panic, throwing the entire nation into chaos, with people anxious and restless all day long.

Soon, however, Wang Xiaoqiang faced a blockade by a unit from the Black Fire Empire. The empire dispatched more than five hundred thousand troops to resist, but among them, only about a hundred thousand were elite soldiers.

Under a thousand Myriad Circle Spirit Formations, this troop unit was simply vulnerable, serving as mere targets, unworthy of a fight.

Wang Xiaoqiang knew that the Black Fire Empire had colluded with the Ghost Race, slaughtering many innocents, which filled him with righteous anger. Thus, against those who dared to resist, he showed no mercy, commanding the Myriad Circle Spirit Formations to carry out a slaughter.

Rumble, rumble, rumble...

The armies clashed, and the Myriad Circle Spirit Formations circled like a meat grinder, tearing apart the enemy army with ease.

Amidst this, the bodies of the Black Fire Empire's soldiers fell like rain, turning the ground red and forming a river of blood spanning hundreds of meters.

Mountains of corpses and seas of blood, as if hell on earth.

One army got annihilated quickly, and soon, another force of a million troops blocked the path ahead.

Within these troops, there were clearly old, weak, and young soldiers; their cultivation base was inconsistent, appearing untrained, with some young soldiers showing signs of struggle and fear, a clear indication of hastily conscripted civilians.

Seeing this, Wang Xiaoqiang couldn't bear to kill anymore, so he unleashed the "Holy Path of Courage," intending to use the newly comprehended Power of Inspiration to enlighten the enemy. The "Courage" character flew out of his body, enlarging against the wind to the size of a city gate. As Wang Xiaoqiang channeled his Spiritual Power, the character shone even brighter. Upon it, a Sacred Confucian appeared, solemnly chanting scriptures, and a wave of Power of Inspiration emanated from the "Courage" character, spreading out overwhelmingly toward the forward-facing troops of over a million.

Instantly, the battle intent on the faces of the million soldiers completely dissipated. It was as if they had committed great treason, revealing deep remorse and shame. The weaker or less resolute among them even wept bitterly, unable to resist the Power of Enlightenment, losing all will to fight, and their emotions entirely controlled by Wang Xiaoqiang.

Controlling a person's emotions can lead to controlling their body and behavior, which proved to be true.

Seeing that the enemy troops' emotions were under his control, Wang Xiaoqiang immediately amplified his voice and declared: "Listen up, soldiers ahead. I am the Son of Heaven, inheritor of the True Dragon of the Flame. Opposing me is going against the heavens, a grave sin. Now I grant you an opportunity to turn against the Black Fire Empire, defeat the Ghost Cultivators, and restore peace to the people."

"Willing to obey your command, turn against Black Fire!"

"Willing to obey your command, turn against Black Fire!"

Upon hearing Wang Xiaoqiang's words, the soldiers moved in unison, regaining their spirit and will, their fighting intent soaring. They then turned their troops around and charged towards the Capital City of the Black Fire Empire, brandishing their Magic Treasures.

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