Fantasy: Unparalleled Prince, Conquering the Heavens!-Chapter 138 - 137: The Invasion Begins_1

The Liwu Dao Domain, a mysterious King-level Dao Domain!

Everyone living in this Dao Domain was taught witchcraft and the art of Gu insect breeding. Utilizing Gu insects, they could secretly kill their enemies from thousands of miles away. Those who offended the mighty cultivators of the Liwu Dao Domain could be killed without even knowing how they died!

"The Sand Scorpion Clan has emerged! Everyone, prepare at once. Do not let those disgusting scorpions appear within the Liwu Dao Domain!"

In a mysterious, deep valley shrouded in poisonous fog, countless insects crawled about. Among them, scorpions, snakes, centipedes, geckos, and toads were the most common, fighting and devouring one another to become the ultimate king.

Three old men, dressed in similar styles but different colors, stood respectfully, listening to the voice emanating from the depths of the valley.

The Great Elder on the far left, dressed in a black robe, was the Great Elder of the Black Gu lineage, specializing in slaughter.

The middle one, dressed in a white robe, had a gentle and kind appearance. He was the Great Elder of the White Gu lineage and known for his capricious nature. When in a good mood, he used Gu insects to save lives. However, when his mood soured, he enjoyed killing people for no reason.

The Great Elder on the far right, wearing a red robe and possessing a delicate appearance, was the Great Elder of the Red Gu lineage, who enjoyed manipulating Gu insects to control living beings.

Miao Yue, the Great Elder of the Red Gu lineage, asked, "Ancestor, shall we send people to the Endless Desert Sea?"

The depths of the valley fell silent, offering no immediate answer, as if in deep contemplation.

Five hundred thousand years ago, the Sand Scorpion Clan’s territory was vast. It bordered the Liwu Dao Domain, thus they had needed to station troops at the front line and maintain constant vigilance.

But now, the Endless Desert Sea and the Liwu Dao Domain were separated by the Qin Empire...

"There is no need for now! Just closely monitor the movements of the Sand Scorpion Clan!"

After a long while, a profound voice echoed from the valley. Clearly, this uncrowned king of the Liwu Dao Domain did not wish to place the witcher lineage in danger.

The three Great Elders nodded, saluted respectfully, and then turned to depart. They could handle the subsequent matters themselves.

Soon, the valley fell into silence. Only countless venomous insects were seen devouring each other, endlessly and repetitively.

「...」

"My King, the thirteen branches and our million warriors are ready. We can go into battle at any moment!"

In the vast desert, a magnificent sand castle rose from the ground. Viewed from afar, it strikingly resembled a giant scorpion sprawling upon the sand.

Inside the central building of the Sand Castle, countless figures stood, heads raised in reverence, gazing at the yellow orb of light above the city. Their eyes burned with fervent admiration!

This was their revered king, the supreme King!

"Reclaim our lost lands! Avenge our ancestors! Cleanse the Guangming Realm, the Wan Dao Domain, and the Liwu Dao Domain with blood!"

A majestic voice emanated from the yellow orb of light, its brilliance dazzling, as vast and mighty as the sun itself.

On the ground, numerous Sand Scorpion clansmen, wreathed in a bloody glow, raised their pincers high and roared with murderous intent, "Reclaim our lost lands! Avenge our blood feud!"

A savage aura swept across the vast expanse of the sky.

Thirteen Sand Scorpion Great Generals flew low, their power fully unleashed, all having attained the Supreme Saint Realm.

"Depart!"

Scorpion Thorn, the highest-ranking among them, grinned and flew off towards the distance.

Millions of Sand Scorpion soldiers followed closely behind, their expressions eager. Having lived underground their entire lives without seeing daylight, their movements had been severely restricted.

They blamed all this on the human race.

This grudge, this hatred, was so deep they could not share the same sky!

「...」

「The Qin Empire, the Imperial Study!」

Yuan Tiangang strode in, his expression solemn, and saluted Qin Wudao.

Qin Wudao, who was cultivating, opened his eyes with a hint of surprise. Since being summoned, Yuan Tiangang had spent most of his time in the mountains comprehending the Dao and was seldom seen.

Why would he proactively seek me out in the Imperial Study today?

"Your Majesty, last night while observing the celestial phenomena, I detected a surge of potent Evil Qi in the empire’s northwest. If my assessment is correct, it signifies an impending invasion by other races!"

"Based on this celestial omen, I performed a divination, which yielded an inauspicious sign. The empire’s northwest will become a thousand li of scorched earth, with corpses strewn everywhere!" Yuan Tiangang reported, his voice grave.

Celestial omens and divination, while not absolutely infallible, could predict general trends and serve as a warning.

"Other races invading! A thousand li of scorched earth!"

Qin Wudao was taken aback, his expression turning serious. Could the Sand Scorpion Clan have completely occupied the Great Desert Sea in such a short time? Such power is too terrifying!

"Issue the order! The army is to mobilize and head to the northwest!" Qin Wudao commanded without hesitation.

If Yuan Tiangang said other races were invading, it was undoubtedly true. It was best to prepare for war in advance. ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm

Only 300,000 ordinary soldiers were stationed in the northwest. While sufficient to deter the forces of the Endless Desert Sea, resisting an invasion from other races with this force would undoubtedly be like throwing an egg against a rock.

"As you command!"

The eunuch attending at the hall entrance stiffened and hurriedly went to relay the order.

"Your Majesty, I fear that merely dispatching the army will not be enough to ensure the safety of the people in the northwest!" Yuan Tiangang warned, his brow furrowed in concern.

The northwestern border was exceptionally long, stretching for thousands of miles. Moreover, due to relatively few battles in the region, no defensive fortifications had been constructed. The vast army of the Sand Scorpion Clan could easily break through from multiple points, bypass any defenses, and slaughter the populace.

And those who lived in the northwestern region were all Old Qin people, absolutely loyal to the Qin Dynasty and a critical part of the empire’s foundation of rule. They could not be lost.

"Then we will relocate them a thousand li eastward!" Qin Wudao stated firmly.

Yuan Tiangang’s expression changed slightly. There were hundreds of millions of people in the northwest; relocating all of them would be a monumental undertaking.

The court, governing nine great Dao Domains, possessed ample resources to support the migration of hundreds of millions. However, the critical issue was whether the Old Qin people, who had inhabited the northwest for generations, would be willing to move.

This move meant farmers would have to abandon their land, merchants their shops, and everyone their ancestral homes. The cost was simply too great!

"Your Majesty, I fear they may be unwilling to leave!" Yuan Tiangang said, shaking his head after some thought.

"Do not worry. When facing matters of great importance, the Old Qin people have never been muddled!" Qin Wudao replied with a mysterious smile, his voice confident.

Fifty thousand years ago, the Qin Empire had organized a large-scale migration. Countless citizens left their homelands; between home and country, the Old Qin people always chose their country.

That day, an imperial decree was dispatched to the northwestern territories.

In villages and cities, notices for the migration were posted everywhere. Countless Old Qin people put down their work and gathered before the announcements.

"Other races are invading, the northwestern borderland for a thousand li is unstable. All citizens of the Great Qin, evacuate one thousand li eastward immediately to avoid the crisis..." an old, white-haired scholar in the crowd read aloud, a hint of shock flashing across his face.

"What are these ’other races’?" an Old Qin man asked, his face full of confusion. For ordinary folk, other races were still too distant a concept.

"They are an exceedingly terrifying race, brutal by nature, treating the human race as blood food," the knowledgeable old scholar explained gravely. "We had best return, pack our belongings, and cooperate with the court’s directive! A great war will soon erupt on the front lines; we must not become a burden to the court!"

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