Chapter 24: Miracle
2014-06-18 Author: Gu Zhenren
“If I were to mobilize all the resources from my Immortal Pouch World, I could quickly forge over a dozen Palaces. However, the Immortal Pouch World is the foundation of my power. Unless I’ve lost my mind, I would never do something so suicidal.”
Chu Yun’s Immortal Pouch World was very profound due to its annexation of many Great Emperors’ Immortal Pouches. Even the early stages of other Marquis levels were inferior to it.
However, the resources within this Immortal Pouch were absolutely untouchable. If they were touched, what would the people living inside eat, drink, or cultivate?
“I’ll fortify this Rouge Group’s Palace first.” With this thought, Chu Yun’s gaze pierced through endless space, casting itself into every corner of the Immortal Pouch World.
He quickly found his target.
There, a grueling siege battle was underway.
Hua Mei, dressed in a Tang suit with white silk embroidered with blooming plum blossoms at the collar, exuded an air of a strong woman as she gazed at the city not far away. “This city’s defenses are tight. No wonder even fierce generals like Wu Datou suffered defeat here. But since Queen of Dunhuang personally ordered our Rouge Guard to campaign, we cannot disappoint the Queen.”
Jin Bihan was now a King level Beast Tamer. Because she guarded Dunhuang City, people called her the Queen of Dunhuang. This King level title was the same as in Chu Yun’s previous life. However, in terms of strength, with Chu Yun’s covert support, Jin Bihan’s combat power was at least ten times stronger than in Chu Yun’s previous life!
Titles were merely a way for people to express respect.
Take Chu Yun, for example. He had clearly advanced to the Marquis level, but people were unaware and still called him Spirit Emperor.
The rumors from Xingzhou were actually under the secret control of the Book Emperor, and they would not reveal even a sliver of information.
However, even saying that, Hua Mei looked at the heavily fortified enemy city and had no immediate strategy for attack.
Hua Mei had no choice but to ask Yi Yan beside her for advice: “Strategist, do you have any good plans?”
Yi Yan possessed the ability of an Abacus Master. Ever since the Rouge Gate completely surrendered to the Archipel and became an independent army, she had become the strategist for the Rouge Guard.
She wore a jade green palace dress, her eyebrows like faint willow leaves, and her eyes like the clear waves of the bright moon. With skin like ice and bones like jade, she stood tall and graceful.
At this moment, she also frowned. “Before the campaign, I calculated that this journey is extremely perilous, yet it holds immense wealth. I have been an Abacus Master for so long, and I have never seen such an extreme situation.”
“Is that so…” A hint of hesitation flashed in Hua Mei’s eyes.
She loved her soldiers like her own children, and her reputation as a benevolent general was well-known. The Rouge Guard, from generals down to the lowest soldier, were all women. The backbone of the army consisted of the former members of the Rouge Gate.
They were closely united by a common, significant secret. Over the years of trials and tribulations, many had perished and many had risen. Now, only seventy-two remained.
Hua Mei did not want any harm to come to these seventy-two people.
“Sister, what are you hesitating about? We should just attack, I’ll lead the charge!” shouted Fei Yan, dressed in splendid red.
The once headstrong loli had grown into a graceful young woman. Her cultivation had reached the peak of the Jun level, and her martial fame spread far and wide.
However, her personality remained fiery, straightforward, and cheerful.
Yi Yan saw through Hua Mei’s thoughts and advised, “Sister, I know what you’re thinking. But you’re living too tiredly. How can there be a war without casualties?”
“Alas, you’re right, I am tired. The years have passed, and although my cultivation has steadily increased, becoming a Marquis level Beast Tamer that I could never have imagined back then, my heart is utterly weary. If possible, I truly wish to hang up my armor and return to farming.” Hua Mei lamented for a few moments before finally giving the order to attack.
A fierce siege battle commenced.
The two sides fiercely contested the city walls, resulting in heavy casualties and demonic crystals littering the ground.
Chu Yun’s gaze pierced through the void, surveying the entire battlefield.
Although he possessed unparalleled power, any city was no match for him. If he wished, he could unify the entire Immortal Pouch World in a few hours.
But he was no longer a superficial mortal ruler. His goals were more ambitious. Unifying all the cities was secondary; the main objective was to unify their beliefs.
To unify beliefs and change hearts, revolution was needed. The fire of war could sweep away all old ideas.
Only war was the most efficient way for ethnic integration.
“Jin Bihan is controlling the scale of the war well,” Chu Yun nodded with satisfaction.
If the scale of the war was too small, it would not be enough to shake people’s stubborn old ideas. If the scale was too large, the sacrifices would be too great, and it would harm the development of the entire Immortal Pouch World.
“For the glory of the Spirit Emperor!” amidst the fierce struggle, a female general, originally a member of the Rouge Gate, shouted and ascended the city wall.
“Believers of the evil god are not to be pitied!”
“Kill, kill, kill.”
“Soldiers, the great Melon Emperor must be watching us!”
Soon, several powerful enemy Beast Tamers discovered the female general of the Rouge Gate. Their eyes gleamed with ferocity as they surrounded and attacked her.
This city originally belonged to the Melon Emperor, and Chu Yun had seized it. The people in the city almost all believed in the Melon Emperor.
Although the Melon Emperor was only an Emperor level Beast Tamer, like most Great Emperors, he made preparations in advance, spreading his faith to prepare for the Marquis level.
The female general of the Rouge Gate was outnumbered. Although she killed two of them, she was still repelled and severely wounded, being escorted off the battlefield.
Chu Yun recognized this female general as one of the women with whom he had shared a single night. He watched everything unfold without any emotion.
Months ago, when he recalled his past on the road to rebirth in Ghost Continent, his main body had already made a move, expending an entire vortex of World Origin Power to bless the women of the Rouge Gate.
World Origin Power was a fusion of World Power and belief. Its use was at the wielder’s discretion; when applied to allies, it was a great blessing spell. When cast upon enemies, it was a great curse spell.
By mastering World Origin Power, Marquis level powerhouses could plan Luck.
Therefore, the women of the Rouge Gate were blessed with Luck and would not die so easily.
Chu Yun watched silently. As expected, this female general of the Rouge Gate was rescued.
Of course, when he made this move, many women had already perished, leaving only the current seventy-two. This saved him the trouble of selection; seventy-two was precisely the number for the Rouge Group’s Palace.
However, upon further reflection, Chu Yun immediately understood that this was actually Heaven and Earth’s destiny carrying out the selection.
Those women with tragic fates were mostly those with poor Luck, inferior talent, or flawed character. After the survival of the fittest, these seventy-two remaining individuals were truly exceptional, among the best in character, temperament, and talent.
As he pondered this, the battlefield took a drastic turn.
An enemy army suddenly appeared, charging into the battlefield and surrounding the Rouge Guard.
“This is bad! Our army has been fighting for several hours and is exhausted. If this army charges in, we are bound to be routed. It’s unthinkable!” Hua Mei’s face turned pale.
The other generals also looked ashen.
They were all seasoned veterans of many battles. They knew that such an enemy army appearing behind their lines was a disaster of annihilation, the arrival of death itself.
“Sister Yi Yan, protect Sister Hua Mei and break through the encirclement. I’ll cover the rear!” Fei Yan stepped forward, her bright eyes filled with determination.
“Yes, protect Big Sister and break through. Everyone else, follow General Fei Yan and fight the enemy!” The women generals erupted with a fierce will to die in their despair.
“No! How can I, Hua Mei, be a coward who fears death? Nor am I a general who flees from battle! Let’s fight. To live and die with my sisters would not be in vain.” Hua Mei’s voice resounded with determination, and at this moment, her entire being radiated a captivating brilliance.
In contrast, cheers erupted from the city walls.
“Brothers, our reinforcements have arrived, we are saved!”
“This is the Flying Wolf Army, the elite of our Melon Country!”
“Kill, kill all these women!”
“Gaga, capture them and let them know the power of our Melon Country men’s long spears!”
The situation on the battlefield changed like wind and clouds. The outcome of the battle was decided. The Rouge Guard had fallen into a desperate situation. A great rout was certain, and how many would escape alive would depend on fate’s arrangement.
The leader of the Flying Wolf Army also revealed a ferocious smile. “Great Melon Emperor above, these little women are doomed. Hahaha, unless a miracle occurs. Soldiers, follow me and kill them all!”
As soon as he finished speaking, a miracle occurred.
The sky, at some unknown time, was filled with multicolored, resplendent clouds, covering the entire battlefield.
Within these rolling clouds, a magnificent and luxurious palace appeared before everyone’s eyes.
Everyone was stunned. The previously boiling battlefield suddenly fell silent.
Hongshang Fairy, the foremost of the seventy-two Immortal Consorts, stood before the palace gate. On the jade white steps, she held a golden scroll and announced loudly, “By decree of the Spirit Emperor, His Highness Hua Mei, Yi Yan, Fei Yan… the seventy-two women have made outstanding contributions and possess a special destiny. They are hereby conferred the title of Seventy-Two Fragrant Consorts and will reside in the Rouge Group’s Palace. From now on, they, along with the seventy-two Immortal Consorts, will coordinate rivers and manage mountains. So be it.”
Hongshang Fairy’s voice was not loud, but it covered the entire battlefield, and everyone heard it clearly, becoming even more astonished.
Countless people’s mouths gaped open, wide enough to swallow their fists.
After the shock, Hua Mei was the first to react. She immediately knelt and declared loudly, “Hua Mei obeys! Thank you, Your Highness, for your grace—”
The other seventy-one women suddenly understood. Yi Yan shed tears, Fei Yan choked with emotion, and they all expressed their gratitude.
Others did not know the reason, but they knew best what the so-called “special destiny” referred to.
“No, I refuse to accept! What is the Spirit Emperor? Lord Melon Emperor, your believer calls upon you, please display your great power.” The leader of the Flying Wolf Army shouted, raising his arms.
His expression was one of extreme fervor, clearly a fanatical follower of the Melon Emperor.
In fact, not only him, but the entire Flying Wolf Army were believers of the Melon Emperor, or at least devout followers.
They were willing to sacrifice themselves for the Melon Emperor. This was an army that did not fear death, and precisely because of this, their combat strength was formidable.
Boom!
In response to their fervent prayers came a vast heavenly tribulation.
In the blink of an eye, the world fell silent.
Tens of thousands of the Flying Wolf Army instantly vaporized into dust, leaving behind a massive pit.
The rosy clouds illuminated everyone’s faces. In the city, there was fear, shock, panic, and collapse. The Rouge Guard, on the other hand, experienced elation, adoration, astonishment, and more.
A stark contrast formed between the inside and outside of the city.
(To be continued)
