The First Demon of the Chan Sect
Chapter 432 - 120 Battle of Banquan

Chapter 432: Chapter 120 Battle of Banquan

On the vast, boundless Banquan Plain, there was only a northern and a southern camp located upon it. Separated by the Wei River, they were distinctly apart.

On the northern side, the camp of Northern Continent was led by Emperor Yan Jiang Ke. Although few in number, the people were fierce and each warrior valiant in battle.

On the southern side, the Chen Capital camp, under Xuanyuan for more than two years, had achieved no significant feats. Thus, morale was somewhat scattered, but they had the advantage in numbers.

The two forces were equally matched.

Now, this situation was completely changed.

Xuanyuan first received the decree from the Holy Father, then the assistance of the Nine Heavens Mystic Lady from the Heavenly Court, which indirectly proved that Xuanyuan was the legitimate Human Emperor.

Previously doubting Chen Capital’s leadership, the other tribes of Bu Continent, upon witnessing this scene, regained their confidence in Xuanyuan. This was far more valuable than the descent of the Nine Heavens Mystic Lady to the mortal world.

Since the arrival of Mystic Lady at the Chen Capital Camp, Xuanyuan managed internal affairs and then plunged into the tent, closing his doors to all visitors.

As the three-year deadline approached, he had no time to waste on other matters, focusing all his energy on "Deceit".

Studying day and night had caused this handsome man with Golden Immortal Cultivation to gradually become emaciated.

The next battle must not end in failure again. This was destined to be recorded in the annals of the Human Clan, becoming the illustrious first battle of the Saint Emperor and the first battle where the Human Clan utilized wisdom and military tactics.

Within the Chen Capital Camp, the skies were filled with golden light and brilliant clouds, causing Jiang Ke on the other side of the Wei River to be fully on guard and careful not to overlook anything.

Following this, Jiang Ke kept provoking the troops of Chen Capital, trying to reignite war.

However, no matter what he did, Chen Capital Camp always hung a Peace Token and refused to battle, leaving the members of the Northern Continent in utter despair.

Days passed by, and only a month remained until the three-year deadline between Xuanyuan and Jiang Ke.

One day, the huge Peace Token above Chen Capital Camp suddenly disappeared.

Scouts who were constantly monitoring the Chen Capital Camp hurriedly returned to the camp of the Northern Continent to report.

Inside the camp of the Northern Continent, Jiang Ke, sitting in the Central Army Tent, looking at the kneeling scout, asked, "Are you sure about what you saw?"

The scout nodded and said, "I dare not deceive Your Majesty!"

"Good!" Jiang Ke suddenly stood up and said, "It seems Xuanyuan cannot hold back any longer! Give the orders, organize the troops, and challenge them to battle!"

"At your command!"

The many subordinates in the tent promptly took their orders and left.

When Jiang Ke led the large army to the bank of the Wei River, he found that the southern side, Xuanyuan, had already neatly arranged his troops and was waiting early in the middle of the Banquan Plain.

Those following behind Xuanyuan appeared as if they had undergone a metamorphosis, every one of them emitting a fierce aura and their eyes flashing with an unusual brilliance.

Seeing this, Jiang Ke paused and thought, "Could there be some trick?"

Shaking his head amusedly, Jiang Ke dismissed this ridiculous thought. Even if there was a trick, how would it matter? His men from Northern Continent, each one a tough warrior, would not care about Xuanyuan’s cunning schemes.

Poor Jiang Ke did not realize that in this age of cold weapons, the essence of military campaigns lay in "deceit." Whether hidden ploys or open strategies, as long as one could secure victory, they could be selected and employed on the battlefield.

Jiang Ke spurred his Exotic Beast forward a few steps and shouted, "Ji Xuanyuan, why have you stopped cowering like a turtle in its shell?"

Unperturbed, Xuanyuan simply pointed forward with his long spear and said, "Jiang Ke, are you ready to battle on the battlefield for me?"

Jiang Ke, furious, shouted, "Presumptuous child, even now you dream idle dreams! Men, charge and kill!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

Under the leadership of Jiang Ke, nearly ten million warriors from the Northern Continent roared furiously, waving their roughly-made stone axes, stone swords, and stone knives, tearing off the beast skins on their upper bodies, their surging Blood Qi rushing towards the sky. The killing shouts shook the heavens!

Xuanyuan watched coldly as Jiang Ke led his massive army in a frenzied charge. He suddenly soared into the sky, Qi Fortune surrounding his body, and roared loudly: "My sons, are you willing to follow me to quell the rebellion and fight on the battlefield?"

"We are willing to follow Your Majesty to the death!"

Clearly transformed, the various tribes of Chen Capital roared maniacally, with blazing flames of war burning in their eyes.

With a grim smile, Xuanyuan waved his hand lightly: "Fight!"

"Fight! Fight! Fight!"

The tribes under Chen Capital moved, forming strange formations. Each group of tribesmen held similar weapons, and as they roared in continuous combat, they gradually transformed into giant longswords, giant battle axes, and giant long spears.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Ke was startled. What was going on?

Could it be that Ji Xuanyuan had used some kind of Secret Technique? In just three months, these soldiers had become so brave, it was unbelievable.

As the saying goes, soldiers against soldiers, generals against generals. This time, Xuanyuan didn’t give Jiang Ke much time to ponder the reasons but directly met him head-on, his spear aiming at Jiang Ke’s Heavenly Spirit.

"Humph!" Unable to dodge in time, Jiang Ke used his giant axe as a shield, blocking it above his Heavenly Spirit.

"Bang!"

A loud clang of metal rang out, a powerful shockwave emanating from the center of the two, blasting in all directions.

"Spurt!" Overwhelmed, Jiang Ke spat out a mouthful of reverse blood, his face flashing an abnormal flush of red.

"Jiang Ke, months have passed, how has your cultivation regressed instead of progressed?" Xuanyuan mockingly looked at Jiang Ke: "How about it? Shall I give you some time to recover from your injuries?"

"Ji! Xuan! Yuan!" Jiang Ke’s eyes were cold and sharp as he shouted. His already gigantic body swelled up even larger in an instant.

His eyebrows slanted downward, his eyes gleaming with cold black light, he swung his giant axe down towards Xuanyuan. The enormous blade, glistening with a dark luster, was like a black mountain pressing down.

Xuanyuan, calm as a rock, unshakeable as a mountain, the long spear in his hand whirled, and countless Upper Qing True Essence surged out from the spear like a green river, tumultuous and raging.

"Thunderous Rumble"

The giant axe shook the heavens, covering the sky and Earth, the black blade warping the Void itself, spewing out terrifying fluctuations like an ocean.

At that moment, Xuanyuan finally moved, his figure agile, his body slightly rolling, dodging the black axe blade. The long spear in his right hand, like a Jiao Dragon emerging from the abyss, forcefully stabbed towards the giant axe.

"Clang!"

The long spear collided hard with the giant axe, the sound shattering stones and piercing the sky, making one’s scalp tense and ears deaf.

"Thunderous Rumble"

The giant axe emitted a fierce Evil Qi, like a newly unsealed barbaric Fierce Beast, its intimidating aura shocking the heart.

"Xuanyuan boy, behold the axe!" Jiang Ke swung sideways in a smooth motion, transforming his axe from a vertical chop to a horizontal slash towards Xuanyuan’s waist, releasing an inexplicable roar.

Seeing this, Xuanyuan instantly sidestepped, dodging the axe blade. The long spear in his hand slightly lifted, stabbing towards the front end of the axe blade.

"Clang!"

True to the saying ’tip of the needle against the wheat awn,’ the long spear and giant axe, both extraordinary, collided at this moment, emitting a loud noise and scattering dazzling white light, instantly shattering the Void.

The space around them was utterly reduced to ruins!(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com) with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)