Fantasy: Unparalleled Prince, Conquering the Heavens!-Chapter 137 - 136: Surrounding Forces_1

Humans are born noble!

Yet now, the human race living in the vast desert had become like domesticated beasts, fodder for slaughter, living precariously without dignity.

Inside blood-stained fences, a pregnant woman clad in coarse cloth lay on the ground, clutching her bulging stomach with both hands. Her wailing was incessant, and beads of sweat dripped from her forehead.

Next to her lay numb and apathetic people, their eyes vacant as they gazed at the sky, indifferent to the constant screams of agony around them.

"WAAH!"

After an unknown amount of time, a baby’s cry accompanied the easing of the pregnant woman’s rigid body as she panted heavily.

She struggled to sit up. Looking at the crying baby, a radiant smile spread across her face.

This is my own flesh and blood!

Just as she reached out to embrace her newborn, a shadow descended from the sky. A yellow pincer snatched up the tiny, newly born life.

"WAAH WAAH..."

The baby cried out louder in pain.

"’Beast, release my child!’ the woman shrieked. Driven by a mother’s fierce tenacity to protect her child, she actually stood up and lunged towards the Sand Scorpion.

"’Scram!’ the Sand Scorpion soldier barked coldly. He swung his other pincer, sending the woman flying.

She crashed to the ground, blood spewing from her mouth.

"’Give me back my child...’ she choked out, ignoring her own injuries. She struggled to get up. However, having just given birth and suffering from severe injuries, her repeated attempts failed.

This newly born blood food contains a faint trace of innate Qi; the General will definitely like it! The Sand Scorpion soldier thought, a sinister smile cracking his features as he looked at the baby, then joyously departed.

Hearing that her child was to be eaten, the woman was overwhelmed by such anger and despair that she fainted. Tears streamed from her tightly closed eyes, reflecting an ominous red glow.

「...」

With the push of the Qin Empire, news of the Sand Scorpion race’s emergence quickly spread to the surrounding domains: the Great Light Domain to the northeast, the Wan Dao Domain to the east, and the Witch Domain to the south...

"These damn scorpions, they still exist?"

In the Central Holy City of the Great Light Domain, there was a cluster of pure white palaces. They were wreathed in a faint white light, as if bathed in divine radiance, comforting people with a warmth like spring.

The Light Temple, the power center of the Light Divine Court, was extravagantly built: three hundred zhang wide, five hundred zhang long, and one hundred zhang high. The floor was paved with Spirit Stones, and even the beams supporting the grand hall were crafted from complete Spirit Crystals, engraved with symbols of the Light God—a display of ultimate luxury. At the highest point of the roof, a scepter floated. It shimmered with brilliant colors, contained terrifying power, and represented divine authority. Under the sunlight, it shone dazzlingly, exuding divine majesty! This place truly seemed to be the abode of gods!

But this sacred place was suddenly disturbed by a voice filled with rage. A horrifying, dreadful aura emanated from the temple, suffocating and chilling everyone present.

The guards on duty, along with the passing palace maids and eunuchs, all stared in shock at the grand temple. What had happened? What could have made the usually calm Divine Emperor so furious?

"’Your Majesty, if the Sand Scorpion race dares to emerge, their strength must not be weak. We should send people to the Endless Sand Sea for reconnaissance, and then formulate a detailed plan!’ Prime Minister Wang Shou said, stepping forward. He bowed respectfully to the Light Divine Emperor, who was seated on the throne.

As an elder of the Light Divine Court, he was all too aware of the horrors of the Sand Scorpion race. The history books mentioned that the Sand Scorpion race had been defeated by the Light Divine Court, but only a few knew the truth of the matter.

At the height of the Sand Scorpion race’s power, they had attacked the Great Light Domain in the north, controlled the Wan Dao Domain in the east, and resisted the Witch Domain in the south!

With their strength alone, they had waged war on three fronts and had even gained the upper hand.

Whether it was the Wan Dao Domain or the Witch Domain, both were king-level domains. Their strength was not inferior to the Great Light Domain, and each had a Saint King presiding over it.

"’Approved!’ the Light Divine Emperor said, nodding. His deep gaze swept out into the endless horizon, seeming to penetrate the vast distances to see the scorpions in the sandy sea. He clenched his fists slightly. ’Prepare for battle!’

"’War! War! War!’"

The civil and military ministers’ eyes shone, full of fighting spirit. Their unparalleled auras surged skyward, intertwining and merging to form a blood-red beacon. It was like a pillar of blood holding up the heavens, its aura magnificent and spectacular. The Evil Qi spread, blanketing the sky and obscuring the sun!

「...」

「The Wan Dao Domain!」

Located in the eastern part of the Nine Great Domains, it could not, strictly speaking, be called a continent. It was composed of ten thousand islands where countless unaffiliated cultivators from overseas had converged, establishing factions and propagating their civilizations.

Compared to the mainland, the powers of the Wan Dao Domain seemed even more mysterious!

「Qunxian Island!」

Situated in the center of the Ten Thousand Islands, it was also the foremost power in the Wan Dao Domain!

Numerous buildings had been constructed on the island, which spanned thousands of miles. Compared to the vast palaces on the mainland, the architecture here was more delicate and compact, possessing a unique charm.

Several figures streaked across the Changkong, landing within a sect on the eastern side of the island.

「The Qunxian Sect on Qunxian Island!」

「The Qunxian Sect is full of immortals!」

This was an ancient saying, meaning that the Qunxian Sect had numerous experts; they were everywhere.

In the courtyard, a spatial formation had been set up. It appeared to span only a thousand zhang, but the actual space within was no less than a hundred thousand zhang, enough to accommodate tens of thousands of people.

However, because so many people had come, it seemed somewhat cramped.

Most people stood; only ten sat on floating treasure chairs. Their noble demeanor made them stand out like cranes among chickens. Even a wisp of their aura was enough to make the crowd struggle for breath.

"’Have all arrived?’ Wan Li Hai, the Sect Master of Qunxian Sect, who had been meditating with his eyes closed, asked as he suddenly opened them. His eyes shone like vast stars, radiating brilliant light.

"’Sect Master, all are here!’ an elder replied, clasping his hands in a salute. The power he exuded had astonishingly reached the Great Saint Level.

"’Everyone,’ Wan Li Hai began, his sharp gaze sweeping over the assembly, his blue hair dancing in the wind. ’The Sand Scorpion race has emerged, and a great battle is upon us. The path to immortality has appeared, and an age of chaos will inevitably descend, affecting tens of thousands of islands. We cannot continue to huddle on our islands. We must take the initiative, seize the opportunities that will arise in the coming turmoil!’"

"’This invasion by the Sand Scorpion race is a perfect opportunity. Are you willing to follow me, your Sect Master, and dispatch troops to the mainland?’ Wan Li Hai asked, his voice indifferent.

Deploy troops to the mainland! This meant war!

Many of those who lived in seclusion on the islands had grown weary of war. After hearing the Qunxian Sect Master’s words, someone immediately stood up. "’Sect Master Wan, if it is to resist the Sand Scorpion race, we are duty-bound to do our part. But to participate in the struggle for hegemony on the mainland... forgive me, but I cannot!’"

With that, the Martial Artist turned and left. Once he departed, many others were swayed and followed him, hundreds in total.

"’All who reside in the Wan Dao Domain should contribute to its future! You weak, incompetent, death-fearing cowards are unworthy of living here!’ Wan Li Hai roared. Brilliant blue light flared from his hand as he struck out at the Void.

BANG!

The hundreds who were leaving were instantly killed. The stench of blood spread, enveloping the courtyard and striking terror into the hearts of those who remained. They were chilled to the bone!

"’Now, do you think what I said was right?’ Wan Li Hai asked, retracting his hand and smiling slyly.

As he spoke, the nine individuals seated on either side of him stood up in unison. Their auras erupted without reservation, a murderous intent like a waterfall crashing down, plunging everyone into what felt like Hell itself.

"’We shall obey the Sect Master’s decree!’ Threatened with death, what other choice did the crowd have? They could only agree obediently.

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