Chapter 358 (1/2)
Wushuang began to narrate the legend, but none of them could have thought that one day in this world was a year in the outside world.
Although it wasn't so exaggerated, after they had fallen into that unknown narrow gorge, Long Yi and others had sensed that two-three days had already pa.s.sed. Never would they have thought that two months had already pa.s.sed in the outside world. This was exactly opposite to the time when he had fallen into the Dark s.p.a.ce when he was undertaking the mission of Lost City.
From the time Long Yi and his group went missing, many adventurer groups unceasingly entered the Lightning G.o.d Forbidden Area in a steady stream. All of them were expecting to obtain the legendary Lightning G.o.d's spirit tablet and the left eyeball of the Lightning G.o.d. However, even though hundreds, if not thousands, had already entered the Lightning G.o.d Forbidden Area, no one had been able to accomplish the mission.
Meanwhile, the structure on Blue Waves Continent had undergone earth-shaking changes. On 8788 year, 5th day of the 8th month of Blue Waves Calendar, Violent Dragon Empire formed an alliance with Nalan Empire and proceeded to wage a violent war against Proud Moon Empire. From both the northwest and southeast direction, the two great empires pincered Proud Moon Empire, initiating the prelude of the war which would involve the entire Blue Waves Continent.
8788 year, 15th day of the 8th month of Blue Waves Continent, Violent Dragon Empire captured three cities which belonged to Proud Moon Empire. On the 20th day of the 8th month, Nalan Empire also captured three cities belonging to Proud Moon Empire. The battlefronts slowly shrunk and there were innumerable casualties on all sides. No matter how Proud Moon Empire struggled to deal with the other two empires, they were forced to retreat again and again.
In the mess that was taking place, the Dark Church which was colluding with the royal clan of Proud Moon Empire was still hidden in the shadows. The Dark Church didn't interfere in the war that was going on between Proud Moon Empire and the other two empires. As a matter of fact, the reason behind their inaction was due to the Light Church looking on from the sidelines. The Light Church was like a tiger watching its prey from the side, ready to strike as soon as the Dark Church partic.i.p.ated in the war.
Today was 8788 year, 18th day of the 9th month of Blue Waves Calendar. Both the east and south sides of Blue Waves Continent were the battlefields. The flag of Violent Dragon Empire had just risen on the city wall, representing the capture of this second-tier city. Inside the city walls, it was a ruin. There was no building that was left standing, and smoke was curling up from the houses which have been burnt to ash. One could well imagine the intensity of this war just by looking at the devastation.
Just after the flag was raised, another flag was raised beside it. Both of the flags fluttered in the wind, signaling the successful capture of this city. The other banner was the unique battalion flag belonging to Violent Dragon Legion's Unparalleled Battalion. This city was conquered by 20,000 elites of the Unparalleled Battalion under the leaders.h.i.+p of Tyrant Bear.
Before Long Yi left, he had commanded that no-one had the rights to mobilize the Unparalleled Battalion except for himself. However, he handed over all the matters regarding the battalion to Tyrant bear in the end and said that if there were any issues, Tyrant Bear could make the decision and control the battalion. Being a war maniac, Tyrant Bear was unable to stay away from the flames of war as soon as the great war between Proud Moon Empire and the other two empires began. Not to mention that the Unparalleled Battalion had to go through real war to temper themselves.
Other than their nerves which got to them at the beginning of the war, the youths in the Unparalleled Battalion who were trained thoroughly, displayed the might of military tactics as well as the cooperation of offense and defense taught by Long Yi. In a short period of time, the mighty name of the Unparalleled Battalion was spread like wildfire throughout the entire Blue Waves Continent.
Above the city gate, in the midst of a howling gale, a tall figure who was wearing pitch-black battle armor was standing motionless as if a mountain.
”General Beitang, we finished counting the casualties. From our army, 250 men died in action, 86 are severely injured and 658 are lightly injured. As for the enemy troops, 1100 died, 2800 become prisoners and 100 people fled without leaving any traces.” A youth wearing a battle armor, who seemed to be around 16-17 in age, came over and gave his report of the battle to this mountain-like figure, after offering a military salute.
Beitang Yu turned around. This time, she had led 2,000 elites of the Unparalleled Battalion in the attack on this second-tier city. She employed a stratagem to deceive and open the city gates, which led to the successful capture of this city. This youth was the younger brother of Nangong Xiangyun, Long Yi's brother-in-law, Nangong Nu. He had grown taller and became a lot stronger. Even though he was only 14 years old, he currently looked like a mature handsome youth. The training he had done within the military camp had undoubtedly played a vital role in this. Originally, Lady Nangong had refused to let Nangong Nu partic.i.p.ate in the war, but this kid sneaked out of his residence and went through many different battles since then. Moreover, he had beheaded several hundreds of enemy soldiers and officers. Currently, his reputation among the big legions of Violent Dragon Empire was extremely good, and his name had spread far and wide.
”Very good, order the pickets to strengthen the patrol. If any soldier violates military discipline, immediately behead them. No questions asked. Also, order the logistic teams to properly work on quelling common people. As for those prisoners, they still have their uses.” A hint of a grim smile appeared on the face of Beitang Yu which involuntarily made Nangong Nu shudder. He naturally knew that these prisoners will be used as free labor, and during the next campaign, they will be made into cannon fodder as they were a.s.signed to the frontlines to charge headfirst at the enemy.
The fame of the Unparalleled Battalion had spread far and wide, but the person with the highest fame within the battalion wasn't Tyrant Bear. Instead, it was the female general Beitang Yu. Her train of thought was already opened wide thanks to Long Yi's guidance, and now, her stratagems were no longer stiff. Adding on to her amazing stratagems, she had an ice cold att.i.tude just like the G.o.d of Slaughter who came from the depths of h.e.l.l. It can be said that the overwhelming majority of the current military success of the Unparalleled Battalion were directly linked to her.
”My husband, just look at me. I will definitely make your Unparalleled Battalion stand at the very peak of this Blue Waves Continent, and you will stand at the peak. You'll be able to look down on the entire continent.” The expression of Beitang Yu suddenly softened and a hint of yearning flashed in her eyes. This female general, who was reeking with blood and emitting killing intent just a moment ago, instantly changed into a dainty and delicate girl. Unfortunately, no one was there to see this scene.
Inside Lightning G.o.d Forbidden Area, Wushuang was in the process of narrating the legend and everyone were listening attentively.
According to Wushuang, there is a Divine World above this mortal world. The G.o.ds who were in the Divine World stood tall, and were watching over all living creatures in the mortal world. There are seven main G.o.ds in Divine World, individually, they were the Light G.o.d, Dark G.o.d, Wind G.o.d, Fire G.o.d, Lightning G.o.d, Water G.o.d and Earth G.o.d.
Among them, the Light G.o.d served as the leader of the seven main G.o.ds. All of the G.o.ds propagated faith in the human world. But after millions of years, only the Light Church and the Dark Church had an inheritance in the human world. Legends have it that the Light G.o.d and Dark G.o.d were completely incompatible with each other, as such, the people in the human world who had faith in either of these two G.o.ds opposed each other.
Beneath the seven main G.o.ds, the ranks were subdivided into First-tier G.o.d, Second-tier G.o.d and Third-tier G.o.d, forming a strict hierarchy among them. The Violent G.o.d was an outstanding figure among First-tier G.o.ds. His actual strength was almost comparable to the strength of the main G.o.ds. Later, his divine soul was somehow severed and his divine body changed into nothingness. However, his divine soul was sealed in his weapon, Greenstone Rule. Later, the city lord of Holy City i.e. the father of Wushuang obtained it, but he was never able to find a way to unseal it. After some time, he tossed it into his treasure house, no longer bothering with it. Beyond everyone's expectations, Barbarian Bull managed to obtain this Greenstone Rule after several thousand years.
”This Greenstone Rule recognized Barbarian Bull as its master with only a drop of his blood, this method is nothing special.” Long Yi said.
”Dripping a drop of blood to be recognized as its master, my father had thought of that method long ago. However, after trying many times, he was still unable to successfully bind this weapon. As for why Barbarian Bull was able to accomplish this in one go, the only explanation was that fate had a part to play in it.” Wushuang shook her head and said.
”Big sister Wushuang, have you seen the G.o.ds?” Nalan Ruyue asked with curiosity..
Wushuang shook her head and answered, ”Nope, but in the shrine in our Holy City, the statues of all seven main G.o.ds were enshrined and wors.h.i.+ped. It is said that Holy City was built by the Light G.o.d.”
”Then what exactly happened to Holy City? Was it truly cursed by the Dark G.o.d?” Long Yi asked.
”I don't know, but there is no doubt that the residents of Holy City had been affected by the dark curse.” Wushuang sighed and intense hatred flashed in her eyes.
Long Yi reached out his hand and grabbed Wushuang's ice-cold hands, gently transmitting his warmth and energy to her.
Wushuang hid the hatred flas.h.i.+ng in her eyes and when she saw Long Yi's concerned gaze, she slowly smiled. Suddenly, the sun and moon became l.u.s.terless. When they saw her smile, even Nalan Ruyue who was a girl was stunned by her smile.