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Chapter 1302: Ironblood City
Chapter 1302: Ironblood City
December 13, 2017
In the blink of an eye, eight days had passed since the devouring of the Emperor Cauldron began.
During these eight days, the seven Demon Landing Sites within Lu Hai Kong's territory underwent significant changes. Demonic energy surged, and an eerie wind blew, signaling the imminent arrival of the Foreign Demons. At this very moment, Lu Hai Kong remained secluded within the Heavenly Firmament Palace, unaware of the situation outside.
However, one couldn't blame him for this. He had no knowledge of the outside world, and even if he did, he wouldn't be able to leave the Heavenly Firmament Palace at this time. Fortunately, Xi Zhi Cai and his team were stationed outside the palace.
Led by Xi Zhi Cai, the think tank worked tirelessly while Lu Hai Kong secluded himself within the palace, preparing for the impending battle against the Foreign Demons. In just eight short days, they had completed all the necessary preparations.
With everything in place, all that was left was the Demon Landing. They faced this battle with unwavering confidence!
Not only were Xi Zhi Cai and his team confident, but so were the warlords who had been observing from the sidelines. Having witnessed Lu Hai Kong's formidable foundation, they had some faith in him. However, whether their expectations for his victory were genuine remained questionable.
...
Beyond the borders of Bingzhou, within Ironblood City!
As the location of the largest Demon Landing Site, the city had been in a state of full-scale preparation for several days.
The residents living near Ironblood City were either relocated outside the city or moved into the city as laborers.
Over the course of eight days, a large number of civilians were evacuated, and those who remained were now in a state of high alert, preparing for battle. The continuous influx of reinforcements into Ironblood City further heightened the atmosphere of impending war.
In a still-operational wine pavilion within Ironblood City, a stablehand and two youths sat on the second floor by the window, gazing at the scenery outside.
These three were none other than the trio that had departed from Luoyang a few days ago. Thanks to Lu Hai Kong's previous efforts in developing the official roads within his territory, they had reached Ironblood City in just a few days.
Their journey had taken them through half of Lu Hai Kong's territory, and despite their haste, they had managed to observe the local customs and culture.
It was during times like these that certain qualities became most apparent.
For the past two years, Lu Hai Kong had openly shared information about the Foreign Demons. With the full disclosure of their existence, it was impossible to keep the appearance of the Demon Landing Sites a secret from the common folk.
So, the trio wanted to witness the resilience of Lu Hai Kong's nation in the face of such unexpected events.
Although they might not have had the authority to evaluate Lu Hai Kong and his nation, their journey had provided them with a satisfactory answer.
Along the way, they encountered fear and unease, but not once did they witness chaos.
What they saw were fearful and anxious civilians joining militia organizations and dedicating themselves to the tense preparations.
The nation was united, with every citizen contributing to the defense.
What force could possibly defeat such a nation?
As they traveled further north, the trio's spirits soared. Upon reaching Ironblood City, their blood boiled with enthusiasm.
Despite the surging excitement, the two youths refrained from making impulsive decisions. Instead, it was the older stablehand who displayed an age-inappropriate burst of impulsiveness.
After safely escorting the two youths to Ironblood City,
After entering Ironblood City, he noticed a special recruitment channel for passionate individuals from all over the land. The stablehand's blood boiled with excitement upon witnessing the city's military fervor, and he immediately decided to enlist.
The reason the three were at the wine pavilion was to bid farewell to the stablehand.
They didn't linger long at the pavilion, but the stablehand's enthusiasm had been ignited. After a quick bite, he bid farewell to the two youths with a bow and left.
Just before leaving, the stablehand paused, as if wanting to say something to the youths. But after a moment of hesitation, he departed without a word.
As the stablehand left, the remaining two youths exchanged a glance and fell silent.
"Do you think the Duke of Jin will emerge victorious in this battle?" After a long while, the youth on the left, with a strikingly handsome face, finally spoke.
The youth on the right remained silent for a moment, his slender fingers tapping on the table.
"It's hard to say, as our intelligence is limited. Take Ironblood City, for example; we only know that the Duke has deployed 250,000 elite troops, led by a young general named Chen Yi. From the city's defenses, we can guess that this force is highly elite. Beyond that, we know nothing."
"And that's already better than nothing. At least we have some information. As for the foreign demons, it's a complete mystery."
The youth on the left listened quietly as the other finished speaking, then grinned, revealing a striking smile.
"You know that's not what I really want to say. Why beat around the bush? I'm going to deliver a letter to Mr. Xun Yan later. Are you coming with me or not?"
Upon hearing this, the youth on the right fell silent.
Seeing this, the youth on the left's face darkened, and without another word, he drained his cup of wine, slammed it on the table, and left.
Throughout this, the youth on the right sat quietly, staring at his cup as if a flower had blossomed on it. But when the other youth left, his slightly trembling wrist as he picked up his cup betrayed his inner turmoil.
...
Beyond the Borders, in the Majestic Black Palace Complex.
Seated on the Dragon Throne within the grand black palace, a figure finally opened their eyes, exuding an unparalleled aura of dominance.
"Eight days have passed, and it's finally stabilized. Send the order—all forces, advance!"
(End of Chapter)
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