All Heavenly destiny reduced to ashes
Chapter 509 - 123 Tense in Front, Eating Away Behind (2/3)

Chapter 509: Chapter 123 Tense in Front, Eating Away Behind (2/3)

"It’s possible that they haven’t read much and don’t quite understand the characters you wrote."

Bai Qinghan spoke calmly, her words bearing considerable conviction, while Xu Tai had a different opinion: "How could martial artists fail to understand? It could only mean that the force behind them is strong enough to instill confidence in them and to forcefully command their leaders to continue waiting for the right moment."

"After all, with a Divine Repository Ice Dragon in their possession, they’re certain they can win."

Having finished a large potato in two bites, An Jing chewed thoughtfully and swallowed before saying, "Right now, it’s a case of ’a stick beating the wolf - both ends are afraid.’ If nothing unexpected happens, we’re likely going to be in a standoff until the spring of next year."

"Let’s have a standoff then. Once the other battlefields conclude their fights, we’re sure to receive reinforcements."

Xu Tai appeared unconcerned. Over these days, he had consolidated five Divine Abnormalities. Now was the perfect opportunity to train the troops in martial skills and hone his internal Formation Base, preparing for the peak of Inner Strength and a breakthrough in his Martial Meridian.

Bai Qinghan also maintained a calm demeanor amidst the Frost Calamity and intense standoff, her Soul and Spirit growing ever stronger, just awaiting an opportunity to break through Inner Strength like An Jing, starting with the Soul and Divine Abnormality.

"They are waiting for reinforcements, too."

An Jing patted his hands, sinking into contemplation: "Or rather, they are waiting for a moment when our reinforcements can’t intervene, and there’s not much we can do about it."

"Report to the City Lord! Yinbi City is sending signals again! Their supplies have been cut off, and they want to join forces with us!"

At this moment, An Jing received another message from a courier soldier. Shaking his head, he said, "Never mind. You see, those Dust Li people haven’t attacked them; they must know something’s not right over there... Ha, it’s hard to say whose side those people are truly on!"

An Jing was not in a hurry either. Although he was well aware that Iron Li and the True Demon Sect were surely plotting something significant, with a turbulent undercurrent beneath the calm sea surface, he had also prepared many martial provisions. He had not only armed Linjiang City but also equipped Hang Mofeng’s Martial Army with some new items.

As for food, they relied entirely on the Tianyuan Realm. Recently, An Jing had been purchasing large quantities of food, even acquiring a high-capacity Great Void Magical Instrument designed for transporting food from an agricultural company at a low price, which was as big as four shipping containers.

Although this Great Void Magical Instrument could only transport mundane objects and not anything with fluctuations of Spirit Qi, it was sufficient.

An Jing brought these superior potatoes from Otherworld to Weng Cuiyu and asked for help in planting them, nearly provoking a thunderous fury, but after careful examination, Weng Cuiyu also noticed that, although these potatoes all originated from the same ancestor, their bloodlines were clear and stable, far superior to naturally selected varieties. This deeply intrigued it, so it helped plant quite a few in the Spirit Land and used fertilizers for rapid growth, thus providing a stable source.

Of course, with so many people in Linjiang City and the Martial Army, no matter what, it was impossible to be completely self-sufficient. These efforts at best served as a supplement.

Even saying so, running a deficit was one thing, but a situation where there’s expenditure without any income was another matter. With An Jing occasionally bringing in some food supplies, the morale in Linjiang City was still very high.

And An Jing himself was in quite a good mood. After all, his father was still alive, and that was a great thing.

His mother was also very happy to know that his father was alive. An ordinary person might have complained about An Qianshan’s absence over the years, leaving her alone to enjoy the comforts of life among the Dust Li clan, but Shen Mubai was different; she understood An Qianshan’s hardships quite well.

Her son was Divine Mandate, and An Qianshan had even risked himself to help An Jing by collecting local supply information without causing any trouble. Managing this much was already beyond what ordinary people could do.

"Surviving the Green Jade Pass is already an achievement." Shen Mubai’s exact words: "How could I blame him, when my child’s father has done so much?"

Speaking of this, An Jing also had some doubts: "Could my parents also possess Fate Patterns? Their survival could be attributed to my Heavenly Mandate absorbing their Karma, but their actions are already quite extraordinary!"

"It’s indeed possible, but more likely it’s ’rising with the wind.’"

Subdue Evil said: "Given that your Heavenly Mandate can withstand Karma and withstand catastrophes, those around you will naturally be blessed, progressing more smoothly—but on the other hand, if you fail to hold your ground in the battle of Linjiang City, what do you think will happen to your parents?"

An Jing laughed: "Well, if I can’t withstand the disasters, I’m certain to die before they do."

"An Jing, waiting like this isn’t a solution," Chenyinzi’s Divine Sense communicated within the Jade Mirror: "My Divine Sense can at most last another twenty years and a month. I even suspect that there are high-ranking insiders within our Sect, leaking my information, hence their reluctance to attack us proactively. They’re waiting for my Divine Sense to dissipate!"

Without a doubt, An Jing was certain this was the truth.

In the days prior, part of Gu Yunzhi’s spirit had returned to his main body, as the offensive in other battlefields of the Northern Border grew increasingly intense, requiring him to fully concentrate and confront the Sects alongside Dust Li.

While Zheng Mo stayed in Linjiang City, the Virtuous King was not always minding him, having his own tasks to attend to.

Like the event from before, when An Jing dealt with the spoiled scions of Shenjing’s noble families, under the supervision of the Martial Supervisor, the scenario where multiple spirits were spectating from behind was no longer possible.

But An Jing was not worried. He nodded: "Grandmaster, I can assure you that within this month, the battle will certainly begin."

Because in one month, the Primordial Spirit Immaculate Wood will have fully recovered, and the Earth Vein beneath the Primordial Spirit Cave will adjust to the most optimal state.

Whether it is me, who wants to revive Subdue Evil, or those who wish to unleash the Heavenly Demon, the decisive battle will certainly occur before that.

An Jing then took out a roasted potato. He bit into it, looked up towards Yujiang City, then turned towards Shenjing: "It’s just that our opponents are not only the Dust Li people in front of us but also the ’pig-headed allies’ at our back."

"Hmm. This potato really tastes great!"

Shenjing.

Outside the palace, a small tavern outside the Fifth Ring.

Shenjing is vast, encompassing twelve rings, and the Fifth Ring counts as the inner district frequented by high-ranking officials and wealthy merchants from afar.

This tavern may look small, but it specializes in serving VIP customers.

Inside the private room, the sweet fragrance of milk resin slowly roasting spreads, a man draped in a light purple silk robe, with handsome features, squints at the amber liquid in the crystal wine flask in his hand.

In his gaze, the full-bodied liquor is crystal clear, as light passing through it seems to linger within, making it even more radiant.

Seeing the man’s interest, the stunning female manager immediately softly introduces: "Sir, this is ’Ten Directions Brew.’ It’s made by extracting the essence of grains from all over the Thirteen Domains into a spirit liquid, irrigating the Earth Vein Spirit Fields specifically cared for by Plant Demon Spirits, setting up a Formation, and refining the Spirit Mechanism."

"Once the one hundred and eight different Spirit Plants in the Spirit Field absorb the spirit liquid of grains from the Ten Directions and grow robustly, their essences intertwine, forming a natural unity. Then, using the Demon Core of the Plant Demon Spirits as the core, the Spirit Qi is extracted into the pill."