The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS

"Rumble rumble rumble..."

Clearly, it was a desert, soft sand was everywhere, yet such loud hoofbeats could be heard coming through.

Under the moonlight, a dense mass of cavalry approached Kartim quickly from afar.

"Report to the Right Prince, we have sighted Kartim," the scout on the path ahead galloped back on his horse, shouting loudly.

At the center of the army, on two chariots, Aguge standing on the left chariot shouted, "The entire army, charge, take down the city of Kartim."

Upon hearing this, the cavalrymen whipped their horses, driving them swiftly forward.

"Jashu, let's go too."

Aguge laughed as he ascended into the sky, "Step forward on the path to conquer the Central Plains."

"Yes, Right Prince."

On the chariot to the right, Jashu also ascended into the sky, following Aguge towards the four combatants engaged in battle above. The battle below was left to the warriors of the grassland; above was the battle for the two of them.

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At Heavenly Gate Pass, under the same moonlight, a bustling army approached from the direction of Daqian.

"Halt."

The young general at the forefront raised his hand to give the order, his voice echoing, and the army instantly stopped, exhibiting strict discipline in action and command.

"Who is below the city?"

On the city wall of Heavenly Gate Pass, the colonel in charge of defending the city shouted.

The young general rode forward to the front of the army and replied, "High Military Governor Gao Boyang of the Northwest Camp, here with twenty thousand troops to assist."

Daqian never planned to abandon Heavenly Gate Pass, as if the pass fell, Shu Province, though rugged, close to the Western Regions, would also have difficulty resisting the strong foes capable of breaching it.

Thus, the order from Emperor Qian was to hold to the death and never allow Heavenly Gate Pass to fall.

The troops stationed near the Western Regions had all mobilized during this time, but the first to arrive was the Northwest Army.

Gao Boyang gently waved his hand, and the soldiers behind him collectively projected an aura, converging in the air to form Military Qi.

Even in the darkness of night, the Military Qi formed by the army was extremely evident, bearing a resolute and deadly iron blood, along with a strong imprint of Daqian.

Military Qi is a proof of the major armies, the imprint within a unique Qi Mechanism formed by cultivating the Daqian Military's techniques. Every soldier cultivates military Martial Arts, manifesting as a distinct symbol when gathered.

Within the Daqian Realm, an army with such imprint and Military Qi, if not from Daqian, then who else could they be?

The colonel on the city wall, seeing the Military Qi, immediately shouted, "Open the city gates——"

The heavy city gates slowly opened, and a gleam of brilliance flashed in Gao Boyang's eyes as he slowly waved his hand, and the army advanced once more.

As the army entered the city, a particular star in the night sky suddenly emitted light, shining brilliantly alongside another equally luminous star.

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Within Kartim, the Yin Soldiers who had just swept through half of the township continued to advance without stopping, as if they had no need for rest.

Indeed, Qing Yu observed the conditions of these Yin Soldiers' bodies, finding that they remained in a half-dead, half-alive state. While possessing all the functions of a living person, they were far more powerful in recovery, endurance, and other aspects.

It must be mentioned that gains must also come with losses; although they could still engage in carnal relations, the ability to procreate was likely lost.

"By the way, Old Bull, have you noticed how bright the starlight is tonight?" Horse Face murmured.

Hearing this, Qing Yu looked up at the sky, an enigmatic smile appearing behind his mask, "The starlight shines brightly; perhaps it foretells great changes in the world."

"Yes, I always hear our king talking about major changes in the world being our opportunity, you say this should be a good thing, right?" Horse Face said.

"Of course, it's a good thing."

'At least for now, it's a good thing for you...' Qing Yu added this part in his heart.

Looking at the two especially bright stars in the night sky, Qing Yu mused: 'With Po Jun and Greedy Wolf both shining, it seems these two stars are destined to meet. The Po Jun Star Lord is already based in the western land, how could he not appear in such a battle? Seeing its twinkling demeanor, the Po Jun Star Lord must be about to join the fray.

As for Greedy Wolf...'

Qing Yu looked towards the west, 'It's already arrived.'

"Old Bull, did you hear that?" Horse Face asked.

The massive Bull Head nodded slightly, "Hoofbeats."

"Be cautious, there are enemy forces." Horse Face immediately shouted loudly.

The advancing Yin Soldiers quickly formed a battle formation, readying themselves for combat.

In the Western Regions, cavalry could hardly be found at all. Horse Face had been here for ten years and had only seen a few horse riders, never a structured cavalry.

If such intense hoofbeats were heard, there could only be one explanation, the grassland people had arrived.

"Boom——"

A thunderous explosion echoed from the sky, as Aguge wielded a battle axe, striking the Luofeng Great Halberd with immense force, causing Luo Feng to retreat three steps in the air, the cold war boots creating intense pressure explosions.

"Daqian War God," Aguge's face was full of arrogant color, "I've long wanted to test the strength of the Daqian people. Let's see what qualifies you to occupy this vast, fertile land."

To speak the truth, the Northern Zhou territory coveted by the grassland people was not that fertile compared to the Central Plains; the truly fertile lands were all occupied by Daqian.

This time, the grassland people invaded to take a hefty bite out of this fertile land.

"Golden Wolf Han Court Right Prince Aguge, the grassland people clearly have grown tired of living." Luo Feng's imperial robe was torn, revealing the black War Armor beneath.

The Pingtian Crown was flung away casually, and beneath the scattered hair lay a handsome face filled with killing intent.

"Hmph, today, the ones who will die are surely you."

Jashu, under the projection of the Greedy Wolf Star, had his aura increase dramatically, the scimitar flashing a strange light already making a move.

"Demon Wolf Howl to the Heavens Killing Strike."

The wolf shadow leaped, Jashu howling like a wolf, the Blade Energy transformed into Gang Wind, roaring forth.

The two-against-two battle turned into four-against-two with the addition of Aguge and Jashu. Regardless of how strong the King of Netherworld Palace was, Aguge and Jashu were confident they could let them get nowhere.

Below, observing the precarious situation in the sky, the Yin Soldiers were somewhat chaotic but were sternly stopped by Qing Yu: "The king will not lose to these petty people, we just need to deal with the grassland army."

Saying this, Qing Yu and Horse Face combined their strength, the imposing vigor directly pressing on the Yin Soldiers, with their towering forms in the whistling wind like fierce, tall, and mighty Evil Ghosts calming the agitated Yin Soldiers.

"Face the enemy, kill all the wild dogs on the grassland." Qing Yu ordered loudly.

"Yes."

The Yin Soldiers shouted in unison, their voices shaking the surroundings, instilling fear in those still hiding within the city.

As the sound of hoofbeats drew closer, the moment the silhouette of the first cavalryman entered through the city gate, this grand battle erupted.