Chapter 354: Reestablishing the Divine Might Army
Despite the vast disparity in strength between the two sides, the one hundred thousand Blood-colored Divine Might Army showed no sign of panic.
Facing the peak combatants attacking from all directions, the entire army immediately synchronized their aura, expressions, breath, and steps perfectly.
With the commander's order, everyone in the Divine Might Army swung their swords in unison.
The Qi Blood Power instantly merged into one, gathering into a gigantic blood-colored war blade, sweeping towards the strong opponents coming from all directions.
The top-tier combatants, upon seeing the combined battle array of the Blood-colored Divine Might Army, also activated the magic power within them, launching a fierce strike at the blood-colored war blade.
In an instant, magic power surged, filling the parade ground.
"Kill!"
The Blood-colored Divine Might Army shouted in unison, clashing fiercely with the Third Transition peak combatants.
The number of the Third Transition combatants was considerably fewer than the Blood-colored Divine Might Army, but in terms of true fighting capability, one could fight ten or even a hundred.
Originally, Lu Hong thought these soldiers would collapse at the first blow, but surprisingly, a startling scene unfolded.
It seemed as though the Divine Might Army had mastered a special skill, allowing even the Second Transition soldiers to synchronize every minute and second, thereby forming connections in squads of ten with their Qi Blood.
Although those Second Transition experts were far from the top-tier Third Transition combatants, they were also top talents among their respective groups, with their Qi Blood being exceptionally robust. The unified amount of blood from ten individuals could actually withstand the pressure of the top-tier Third Transition opponents.
These Second Transition experts gave their all to stall time, entangled with the attacking top-tier combatants, while the Third Transition experts among the Blood-colored Divine Might Army had already started to suppress them and even—kill!
Though the top-tier combatants had achieved the Third Transition Peak, this was just a description; for instance, Lu Hong could still remain at the Third Transition Peak level, but his actual combat power was in no way weaker than the Heavenly God.
Even at the Third Transition Peak level, there was a significant difference between individuals.
Not half an hour passed before the lower-tier Third Transition combatants were defeated by the combined array, losing their ability to fight.
During this period, the super combatants like Gulba also disabled the fighting capabilities of many Divine Might Army soldiers.
After a fierce struggle, only a hundred people from the Blood-colored Divine Might Army could still stand, while there were still a full four thousand Third Transition combatants.
It was indeed impossible to win, but defeating over six thousand top-tier combatants with one hundred thousand low-level soldiers is an achievement worthy of being revered as a legend even in the Star Sea.
Even Lu Hong was somewhat dazed in watching them, questioning how these people were trained.
"The battle is over!"
With Duke Nuoshan's command, both sides on the parade ground dissipated their magic power, the soldiers of the Blood-colored Divine Might Army collapsed into the ground, appearing somewhat exhausted. After all, the gap between them and the peak combatants was truly too vast to be completely bridged by numbers and ingenious formations.
"You did very well." Nuoshan generously praised them, "However, it's still not enough for you to become a formidable army in the Star Sea World. You still have significant room for improvement. When you've all broken through to the Third Transition, reaching the peak, you will become the most formidable sword in the hands of the Lord of the Star Sea, where the sword's edge strikes!"
"Not a single blade of grass would survive!"
"Good!"
Suddenly, an unexpected voice startled everyone around the parade ground, and they all turned to look at Nuoshan's side.
"Who are you!"
"Get out of my way!"
"Looking for death!"
Sensing the unusual aura, all the strong opponents charged towards the figure, having already gathered strong magic-powered skills, but refrained from unleashing them due to Nuoshan's life being at stake.
"What? It's just been so long and you no longer recognize me?" Lu Hong took off the mask given to him by Song Jingzong, revealing his face.
"Star Lord?!"
"Star Lord?!"
"It's the Lord Star!"
"The Lord Star is indeed alive!"
"Wonderful!"
"We bow and greet the Lord Star!"
In an instant, calls resonated through the skies.
"Calm down, didn't you just finish a fight? Aren't you tired?" Lu Hong laughed heartily, his mood appearing excellent.
Tian Shengwu and others also approached Lu Hong, carefully inspecting and confirming his identity with joy, "I thought we'd have to fight to the border of the territory to bring you back!"
Clearly, they had received a letter from Gao Yi.
"This time I had some special opportunities, so I came back," Lu Hong nodded towards the familiar faces, then pointed to the wildly enthusiastic Blood-colored Divine Might Army on the parade ground, "Is this the strong army I formed in the Star Sea?"
"Yes." Nuoshan nodded. "The title is also inherited from before, named as the Blood-colored Divine Might Army. If you're not satisfied, we can change it."
"No need, it's fine." Saying this, Lu Hong walked down from the high platform to greet the soldiers of the Blood-colored Divine Might Army, given it's his own strong army, he needed to be closely connected with them.
From the previous battle, Lu Hong also discovered that these soldiers were of the Angry Blood Warrior profession, with a very high compatibility rate with him. If he were to lead these people into battle, they would undoubtedly be a sword that slays enemies.
After getting acquainted with the soldiers of the Blood-colored Divine Might Army, it was already late at night.
However, everyone showed no desire to sleep; instead, they were extremely excited.
Next, a grand banquet was held within the Tang Shi World.
"Hey, Tian Shengwu, where's your little wife?" Lu Hong asked with a smile, having drunk two glasses of wine.
Tian Shengwu shook his head slightly, smiled bitterly, and said, "Suxin returned to Lin'an, as she has a military position there and still needs to fulfill her duties normally."
"Then what's Lin'an World's attitude towards us?" Lu Hong continued.
Upon hearing the question, Tian Shengwu's bitterness intensified: "The relationship is very poor. You don't know that Yang Lin has already been removed from power, and currently, the Family Head Lu Huairen of the Lu family is in control."
"Lu Huairen?!" Lu Hong's brow furrowed slightly. "What happened?"
"It's the Qi family in the Broad Domain; they seem to have been secretly supported by the Tian Domain family, backing Lu Huairen to apply pressure on Lin'an World, imprisoning Yang Lin, and conducting a major reshuffle of Lin'an World under Lu Huairen's control. I originally wanted Suxin to stay in Tang Shi, but she said the Yang family raised her, now that the Yang family is in trouble, she can't just sit back and watch."
Hearing this, Lu Hong nodded and then said, "Are you planning to help the Yang family? After all, only with Yang Lin in power will it be beneficial for us."
Upon hearing Lu Hong's words, Tian Shengwu glanced at Nuoshan, and said, "Lord Nuoshan's idea is to take this opportunity to… conquer Lin'an!"
"Conquer Lin'an?!" Lu Hong was taken aback, then realized, without the Yang family's effort, conquering Lin'an seems highly probable. In the Heavenly God realm, who can stand against the Netherworld God? Without the Yang family's help, Lin'an World loses half of its fighting capability, making it not very difficult for the Star Sea to swallow them. However…
"Since it's the Qi family in the Broad Domain supporting Lu Huairen, shouldn't we also think about the Qi family's aid?"
Tian Shengwu nodded: "Lord Nuoshan has already considered this and learned about the Qi family's situation through Gao Yi, whom you sent back. The Qi family is a mid-sized family in the Broad Domain, holding twelve worlds in their power, undeniably strong. But currently, the Qi family elite is not in our Constant Domain, rather they are engaged in battle with the Gao family in the Broad Domain. Although they pressured Lin'an World this time, those stationed in Lin'an are relatively ordinary troops, perhaps stronger than the Yang family, but probably not reaching a particularly extraordinary level."
"Given this, attacking Lin'an is indeed feasible, and if we receive help from the Yang family..."
Before Lu Hong could finish, Nuoshan interrupted from a distance, "We cannot accept help from the Yang family."
Hearing this, Lu Hong raised an eyebrow: "Why is that?"
"If we use the Yang family's power, it doesn't count as conquering Lin'an. Based on intelligence and previous communication with Yang family's King Kao Shan, I believe he's not someone willing to live under another's roof; he has his own ambitions and plans. Once the Yang family assists, disputes over Lin'an's ownership will still arise eventually. If Yang Lin insists on us leaving Lin'an, should we comply or not? If another conflict arises with the Yang family..."
Saying this, Duke Nuoshan glanced at Tian Shengwu, "Should Lord Shengwu marry the wife or not marry?"
Upon these words, everyone burst into laughter.