But speaking of the past few days, all the cultivators had received their orders and departed. Even True Monarch Changrong had returned to White Cloud Taoist Temple, leading an assembly of Real Man Magicians from within the sect, including two newly promoted True Monarchs, to head together to the grand encampment at the Qinhuai River, preparing for battle.
Fifteen years ago, the north and the south had established their boundaries by the Qinhuai River, building cities and training armies, each facing off against the other.
Today, the Northern Territory had fallen into the demon realm. The Chen Dynasty's forces north of the Qinhuai River either defected to the south or returned north to meet their deaths.
In contrast, to the south of the Qinhuai River, fortifications were high and sturdy, defenses were on full alert, and there was a rapid mobilization of seven provinces' forces.
Cultivators acted swiftly, and at the latest within one day, the vanguard of the army could set off.