161 Gift for the Ninth Prince (1)

"All of you are revolting! The Black Iron Armored Forces will not forgive all of you!" the Supreme Commander pointed at those turncoat soldiers with anger as he speaks. But at this moment, not a single words from him capable of swaying them from their current action.

"Destroy the Black Iron Armored Force! All soldiers from Seven Star Cultivation Hall, protect the citizens, kill all rebels!" Zhang Wu Ji's words now held the might of commanding the people outside of his land. When these two is compared side by side, even a fool know what to decide.

"AARGH!!!" the soldier charged, and soon, the two sides fought with each another. While the Black Iron Armored Forces unable to differentiate friends and foe in their group, everyone in the Seven Star Cultivation Hall side is capable of discerning them.

This is because before those Inner Qi Lord from Blackfire Battalion shifts their sides, they already got into the plan, where all soldiers that decided to side with Zhang Wu Ji shall tie a red cloth on their weapon! Except for the peasants, any soldiers that did not follow suit will be killed without mercy!

In a flash, the number of casualties suffered by the Black Iron Armored Forces rose to 50%, where half of the soldiers loyal to the Supreme Commander are all slaughtered. Unfortunately, unless he was pushed into a corner, it is difficult to kill the supreme commander today.

The battle ends before the sun sets. Forced to leave the city, the supreme commander with his leftover soldiers headed straight to the border into Blood Marsh County, with Liang Tian, Yang Yi, and Yang Er pursuing them on three Frigates.

As for Zhang Wu Ji, he commands the mason troops that specialized in quick construction to renovate the entire city. While a third of the population is brought back to the Seven Star Couty, the remaining two-thirds will be hired in return for food, safety, and accommodation.

Meanwhile, at the border, Liang Tian and two Inner Qi Lords finally caught up with the supreme commander. Troops parachuted down to the ground like falling capsules to attack the remaining soldiers, and the three Inner Qi Lords is fighting one opponent each.

"Liang Tian, do not force the rat into a corner! You out of everyone should know better!" the supreme commander warned Liang Tian, but it was taken as a small talk that can be forgotten after a turn of a head. The Seven Star Slaughter shined and fought with this opponent for fifteen rounds before...

A human head rolled on the ground indicating the end of this battle. After such an extent of a campaign, the Seven Star County expanded once more, taking out seven counties out of ten.

With only Five-Flavor Flame Sect, Blood Art Sect, and Snow Mountain Maiden Sect remained, Zhang Wu Ji's momentum to march forward can be said as unstoppable. Luckily, the three remaining counties control land somewhat comparable to the entire size of Seven Star County.

This wasn't weird at all since they're the three top sects in the Upper South State. But as long they did not combine into one single force to compete with Zhang Wu Ji's Seven Star County, it will be impossible for them to protect themselves from his invasion.

This is why nothing ever proceeds as he wishes when the report about the three sect's meeting is held in the farthest Blood Marsh County. Inclined to disturb their meeting, Zhang Wu Ji deploys his entire force to attack Snow Maiden County.

"This Zhang Wu Ji already stepping on top of our heads! Are we still going to hold in these provocations? I suggest that we send 50% of our combined forces to meet with his attack, and assign an envoy to report all his deeds to the Imperial Kingdom. I believe that our emperor will not ignore our report." one of the elders suggested.

Seated on this table except the elder is another eight of them, forming the core of three sects alliance.

"Viscountess Snow, I understand the stress you're facing, but all of us are in this together... We must prepare a force that capable of beating him and his troops before he grows further..."

"Then? What do you suggest, Lord Hatred Flame?" the elder that spoke earlier, Viscountess Snow questioned the elder from Five-Flavor Flame Sect. While they still busy debating about this matter, the Blood Art Sect is thinking about something completely different.

"The Blood Messenger Religion will send a tenth of their forces to the Upper South State soon. No matter how you guys try to change this ending, it will keep coming unhindered." the elder from Blood Art Sect, Lord Blood Palm chuckled as he speaks within his mind.

"Elders! The Seven Star County is attacking the Snow Maiden County with their entire force! The report says that they saw ten Frigates in total, followed by four thousand Seven Star Tenders. And on the ground, we notice some large carriage pulled by more than a hundred Jadehorn Fire Bulls!" one of the members from Blood Art Sect came inside and reported.

"Hehehe... Doesn't this sound similar to the Willow Timber County's Hundred Horses Carriage? The only differences are instead of weak horses, they're powered by Half-Step Inner Qi Soldier beast." the elder from Blood Art Sect said.

"True... Viscountess Snow, I suggest that we send reinforcement to the Snow Maiden County and help the people retreats. It will spoil our plan if we retaliate before our arrangement is absolutely ready!" Lord Blood Palm suggested.

"Blood Palm! If the Blood Marsh County is the one under attack, will you be this calm?" Viscountess Snow glared at Lord Blood Palm and questioned the elder, but the question was put aside with a light chuckle.

"Bitch Snow, you really cannot differentiate importance and anger huh?" he slapped the table and questioned the later.

"If you're not helping, then we don't need to speak anything about this alliance any longer!" Viscountess Snow turned and prepared to leave, but her departure was stopped by her two other elders.

"Milady, we cannot do anything if we go back now! We cannot give up this alliance out of anger just because we may lose a part of our land... If we separate ourselves from this alliance, it will spell the destruction of our Snow Mountain Maiden Sect!" one of the two elders said.

"Old Blizzard is correct. If we retreat now, we will lose everything we invested, and fail to protect whatever we wanted. Won't this rashness be worst than not taking action?" the second elder added.

"Lord Blood Palm. We'll follow your arrangement. Please send help to our county now." the one they called Lord Blizzard cupped his hands together and made his request.

Soon, a hundred flying tenders of different sizes made their way to the rescue, while the frontline is under the siege from Seven Star County. The attack was fierce enough to subdue and control the entire Snow Maiden County, leaving only one-fifth of their land left to the Snow Mountain Maiden Sect.

But no matter how successful is the campaign, Zhang Wu Ji must allow his forces to recuperate. Maintenance becomes difficult when arsenal in war exceeds the supplies and manpower. After having a few discussion with different departments, two out of the old seven frigates have to be recycled because of their extensive damage in both hull and engine.

While their advancement in technology continues in the time of temporary peace, the other states were having a rougher time compared to the Upper South State. The three Northern State conclude their battle, with a total of four factions splitting them into four parts.

Very quickly, two years pass.

As for the Western and Eastern, their battle continues, although the winner of each state is started to arise from the flame of war. Most importantly, it seems that the Upper South Merchant Corporation has been treated as cannon fodder in a battle, and slaughtered.

As for the Middle South State and Lower South State, the winner of the state has been decided. The Blood Messenger Religion controlled the entire Middle South State and Designer Hall on the Lower South State.

Now, only the East, West, and Upper South State is yet to finish their battle. And for Zhang Wu Ji, the two years of waiting is a painful struggle, especially when he's now a 51st Stage Inner Qi Elder. After two years of development, Zhang Wu Ji's System Realm not only evolved into something entirely different, but even Sheng become stronger to compensate for his needs.

[One hundred thousand War Puppets is ready for deployment. In total, the System Realm now in charge and supply the energy for our ten Hanfeng Corvettes]

Sheng reported faithfully, while the background of her shown to be a fully militarized zone. With such a powerful force prepared and ready to be deployed with a single word, Zhang Wu Ji now can be said to be one of the thirteen top Supreme Commanders in the entire Southern Imperial Kingdom.

"Good. We will take action soon. Zhan Yu and Xuanzhi should prepare the tool in advance, and we will deploy everything in our virgin battle." Zhang Wu Ji persuades Sheng that they will have a proper battle soon, and it will not be a disappointment.

[Hopefully. We can be said to be at our peak of strength now. Unless we control more land for expansion, it would be difficult for the Seven Star Cultivation Hall to grow]

"It's fine. We're going to attack the Three Sects Alliance anyway, expansion is right on the corner. All we need is to went there and fight until there's no longer a soldier belonged to the opposing force left." Zhang Wu Ji replied.

"Master," Li Jing came into the hall to report.

"Come in." Zhang Wu Ji instructed.

"Master, everyone is ready for the final battle. Our force is consist of three Destroyer-Class Flying Ship, Yanwang, Yuewang, and Yuwang. The upgraded frigates are fifty in total, with ten thousand Seven Star Tenders."

"As for the ground forces, we control three million soldiers. One-third of them is calvary, riding on the Obsidian Serpent Grandmaster, and two-thirds of the soldiers are on foot but supported with two thousand Hundred Bull Carriages."

"Our control over this Upper South State is currently at 60% of the total land, with the Blood Art Sect and Five-Flavor Flame Sect at 17% each. As for the remaining 6%, they belonged to the Snow Mountain Maiden Sect." Li Jing reported each update to Zhang Wu Ji and waited for his reply.

"Good. We waited for two years. Even the Ninth Prince cannot wait anymore..." Zhang Wu Ji replied as he steps outside of his residence. Li Jing followed behind like a faithful follower until Zhang Wu Ji stands before his officers and core members.

"Deploy all our troops! We will control the entire Upper South State in six months and present our ninth prince with the undivided Upper South State! This will be his best promotion into Crown Prince gift ever!" Zhang Wu Ji announced their next move.

With this order is given out, the entire militarized force under Zhang Wu Ji's control headed into the battle, with their first target, Five-Flavor Flame Sect! While it took them fifteen days to reaches the county, the outlook of Zhang Wu Ji's entire force cannot be underestimated!

It is worthy to say so because only with the Air Supremacy alone covered one section of the skies before the population of the land controlled by the Five-Flavor Flame Sect!

But nothing beats what comes next the moment Zhang Wu Ji's forces surrounded their city! Darkness covered the skies above them, and when Zhang Wu Ji came out from the Yuwang's Destroyer, lightning exploded from the dark.

"Tao, are you sure its almost time?" Zhang Wu Ji asked.

"Of course! My mother uses her heartbeat to tell me that this curtain that splits us apart is going to be destroyed soon. Don't you feel the Law of Devouring given out from the darkness?" Tao Demon replied inside his mind.

"Alright! We're going everyone a surprise."

"Sheng, you ready?" Zhang Wu Ji asked.

[Yes]

"Good..."

"Come out, the strength I have been keeping for two whole years..."

"DEVOURING DOMAIN!"