fynovel Chapter 3842 Challenge
Chapter 3842 Challenge
Chapter 3842 Challenge
After the generals dispersed, Wei Zhenbei did not hesitate and immediately sent the news back to the court.
The fall of Zhenyuan Pass is no small matter.
This is a piece of news.
This naturally caused a stir throughout the imperial court.
Even Qin Xiaoxuan found it difficult to remain calm after learning about this.
"Impossible! With Han Chongshan in charge of Zhenyuan Pass, how could it fall so easily!"
He could hardly believe it, but the battle reports from the front lines forced Qin Xiaoxuan to accept them.
now.
An old man cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, it is now a fact that Zhenyuan Pass has been lost. Such a fortress in the northern frontier must not fall into the hands of other forces."
If Zhenyuan Pass is lost, the northern frontier will have no more protection. In the ancient immortal realm, there will be many conflicts, and all living beings in the world will be slaughtered for the sake of creation.
With Zhenyuan Pass guarding the northern frontier, other forces will be deterred. Otherwise, if they were to advance unimpeded, unrest in the northern frontier might endanger the imperial court!
"I second that proposal!"
"I second that opinion!"
The faces of the many celestial officials and ministers were now extremely solemn. For them, Zhenyuan Pass was not to be lost, otherwise it would surely endanger the entire Immortal Qin Dynasty.
If it really comes to that, the consequences are already predictable.
Qin Xiaoxuan's expression was cold and stern. His fingers tapped lightly on the desk, and it was unclear what he was thinking.
After a moment, he finally spoke: "Issue my decree, granting Wei Zhenbei the authority to mobilize troops in the northern frontier. All soldiers in the northern frontier must obey his orders and must not disobey."
Furthermore… tell Wei Zhenbei that no matter what methods he uses, he must retake Zhenyuan Pass for me within a month!
These words caused another stir in the imperial court.
The power to mobilize troops in the northern frontier is considerable.
However, they were all aware that Zhenyuan Pass was of great importance, and the consequences would be unimaginable if it could not be recaptured.
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Qin Xiaoxuan's order was transmitted quickly, and it didn't take long for it to reach Wei Zhenbei.
Upon receiving the imperial edict, the latter felt reassured, and his confidence in recapturing Zhenyuan Pass also increased significantly.
They can mobilize troops from the northern frontier, making them a force to be reckoned with.
Northern Xinjiang is vast.
The army was even more numerous.
Perhaps the number of troops in a single city or region is limited, but if we look at the entire northern frontier, the situation is completely different.
With such a force at their disposal, the chances of taking Zhenyuan Pass are naturally much greater.
of course.
Even without such an edict.
Wei Zhenbei also had enough confidence and assurance.
Immediately.
He then issued a series of orders, mobilizing troops from various cities in the northern frontier to head straight for Zhenyuan Pass.
In a short time.
The entire northern border region was shaken.
The cultivators from the Seven Mysteries Dao Sect who secretly infiltrated the Northern Frontier also learned of this matter immediately and sent the news back to Zhenyuan Pass.
"The Immortal Qin Dynasty has made a significant move by mobilizing its northern border army!"
Shen Changqing's expression shifted slightly as he read the message, but he wasn't overly nervous.
The actions of the Immortal Qin Dynasty were within his expectations.
The mobilization of forces from the northern frontier to attack Zhenyuan Pass demonstrates that the fall of Zhenyuan Pass has truly made the Xianqin Dynasty feel the pain it deserves.
Inside the main hall, the other cultivators all looked extremely solemn upon hearing these words.
The person sitting at the very back was Wenren Chen.
When the latter heard that the Immortal Qin Dynasty intended to use the Northern Frontier Army to press on the border, his heart trembled. However, when he looked at Shen Changqing, whose expression remained calm, he quickly regained his composure.
The fact that he remained calm even when Mount Tai collapsed before him shows that he was quite confident.
Furthermore, considering that the opponent managed to take over the entire Zhenyuan Pass and kill Han Chongshan in just a few days, their strength is unfathomable.
In this way...
Even if the northern frontier army were to press in, it wouldn't necessarily be able to break through the pass.
Just as such a thought popped into Wenren Chen's mind, Shen Changqing suddenly cast his gaze upon him.
"What is Lord Wenren's opinion on this?"
Upon hearing this...
Wenren Chen was taken aback for a moment, then quickly realized what was happening and respectfully said, "The Northern Frontier has a large army. The fact that the Immortal Qin Dynasty intends to mobilize the forces of the Northern Frontier to attack Zhenyuan Pass is not to be underestimated."
but--"
At this point, Wenren Chen changed the subject.
"Zhenyuan Pass is an important city in the northern frontier. Throughout the ancient years, countless forces have exhausted their resources, but none have been able to shake Zhenyuan Pass in the slightest."
Even if the Immortal Qin Dynasty were to exert all its strength in the northern frontier, it might not be able to capture Zhenyuan Pass.
Moreover, with His Majesty residing in Zhenyuan Pass, the mere Weizhenbei is utterly insignificant!
When he finished speaking, Wenren Chen directly flattered him, and many people looked at him deeply but remained silent.
No one underestimates this powerful figure from the former Immortal Qin Dynasty who has now joined the Seven Profound Dao Sect and taken charge of the Extreme Abyss Immortal City.
Despite Wenren Chen's obsequious behavior towards Shen Changqing, the latter's strength is genuinely formidable.
Apart from those few half-saints and Sect Master Shen Changqing, there was practically no other powerful figure in the entire Seven Profound Dao Sect who could truly contend with them.
Such a powerful figure would naturally be underestimated by everyone.
Shen Changqing nodded: "In that case, let's proceed step by step. We'll deal with whatever comes our way. I'll be waiting for them at Zhenyuan Pass!"
The words fell.
Shen Changqing then used his divine sense to condense immortal power into a piece of white paper, wrote a challenge letter, and handed it to Wenren Chen.
"You are responsible for delivering this challenge to Wei Zhenbei."
"Yes, sir!"
Wenren Chen accepted the challenge with both hands, his expression remaining respectful throughout.
Then.
Shen Changqing's figure also disappeared.
Upon seeing this, the others bowed respectfully to the person in the main seat and then dispersed.
The Immortal Qin Dynasty intends to mobilize the entire army of the northern frontier to press on their borders. Even though Zhenyuan Pass is easy to defend and difficult to attack, they still have to treat it with caution.
……
Wenren Chen moved quickly.
Almost immediately after receiving the challenge, he ordered his men to deliver the items to Wei Zhenbei.
Wei Zhenbei opened the letter, and instantly a powerful Daoist aura erupted from it, causing his eyes to flash with a sharp light. He almost immediately mobilized his own power to resist it.
Even so, Wei Zhenbei felt a jolt in his mind.
When he looked at the white paper again, he saw it gradually dissipate.
This sudden turn of events caused the other generals to change their expressions slightly.
"General!"
"It's nothing, just a mere challenge!"
Wei Zhenbei's complexion returned to normal, but a hint of apprehension flashed in his eyes as he spoke.
From the lingering Daoist aura on the challenge letter, Wei Zhenbei could tell just how powerful the person who wrote it was.
However, considering that the other party was someone capable of killing Han Chongshan, Wei Zhenbei quickly felt relieved.
After all, Han Chongshan's strength was among the top in the entire Immortal Qin Dynasty.
In the ancient immortal realm, Han Chongshan's strength is second only to a handful of half-saints like Qin Cang.
The fact that he was able to kill Han Chongshan speaks volumes about his strength.
but--
Even so.
Wei Zhenbei was not afraid either.
After all, there were people on their side who were stronger than Han Chongshan.
Upon hearing this, the other generals exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of surprise in their eyes.
"A challenge!"
"How dare that force provoke us like this? Could it be that they have some kind of conspiracy?"
Some people looked furious, while others looked bewildered and uncertain, not understanding what the Seven Mysteries Dao Sect intended to do.
Wei Zhenbei said calmly, "This time we have devoted all our strength to the Northern Frontier, why should we care about an unfamiliar force? Zhenyuan Pass is, after all, the Zhenyuan Pass of our Immortal Qin Dynasty, and no force dares to covet it!"
Speaking of it.
Wei Zhenbei paused, a cold glint suddenly appearing in his eyes.
"Since they dare to issue a challenge, then I will let them truly witness the strength of my Immortal Qin Dynasty. How long until they reach Zhenyuan Pass?"
"Reporting to the general, we should arrive in two days at most!"
"Two days—"
Upon hearing this, Wei Zhenbei nodded and immediately relayed the order.
"Have all armies prepare themselves. Two days from now, once my army arrives, we will immediately launch an attack on Zhenyuan Pass."
"His Highness has decreed that we have only one month, and there is absolutely no room for delay."
"Yes, sir!"
……
Two days.
It wasn't a long time.
However, for many cultivators at Zhenyuan Pass, the days felt like an eternity.
After all, the news of the Immortal Qin Dynasty's army pressing on the border had already spread far and wide.
All cultivators knew that this time, the Immortal Qin Dynasty had poured all its resources into the Northern Frontier.
How could such a force not inspire fear?
Although the higher-ups of the Seven Profound Dao Sect remained calm, the cultivators below still struggled to maintain sufficient confidence.
As intelligence reports from the front lines arrived, the army of the Immortal Qin Dynasty gradually approached, and the atmosphere at Zhenyuan Pass was extremely tense.
not only that.
Outside Zhenyuan Pass.
Large armies arrived one after another.
However, none of these armies acted rashly; instead, they all set up camp a hundred miles outside Zhenyuan Pass, waiting for the right opportunity.
On the city wall.
Shen Changqing stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes fixed on the land ahead. The scenery stretching for a hundred miles was no different to him than it was right before his eyes.
"In less than two days, nearly 60 million troops have arrived. At this rate, it would be no problem for the number of troops to double or triple!"
That being said.
But Shen Changqing showed no worry on his face.
Whether it's an army of 60 million or 600 million, it won't change the outcome of this battle.
Now that the Immortal Qin Dynasty has poured all its northern frontier strength into attacking Zhenyuan Pass, if such a large army is wiped out here, Shen Changqing would also like to see how much of the vast northern frontier's resources can still be preserved.
"If it really comes to that, perhaps there's no need for a gradual, piecemeal approach. The Seven Profound Dao Sect could simply use the momentum of their great victory to sweep across the entire Northern Frontier in the shortest possible time and bring it completely under their control!"
As Shen Changqing thought of this, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
To annex the northern frontier!
Contend for supremacy!
It's even possible that, based in the northern frontier, they could wipe out the entire Immortal Qin Dynasty.
Of course.
But that's a story for another time.
One must eat one bite at a time. Right now, the most important thing is to deal with this large army in the northern border region first.
Once these issues are resolved, it's not too late to make further plans.