Starting from the border troops, I've worked my way up to become a Martial Emperor.

Chapter 167 Strength Surges, War Begins

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Indeed, after a year of reflection, and with a sufficient supply of rare and precious treasures, Lu Yuan's cultivation has now begun to advance towards the Divine Power Realm.

Now is the time to gather supernatural powers.

If he succeeds, he will enter the Divine Power Realm.

At that time, they will possess combat power comparable to that of an Earth Immortal.

However, it depends on whether the supernatural power is strong enough.

Inside the palace, Lady Xiao stepped out of her bedroom and looked towards the Prince's residence, where she saw it shrouded in a golden glow and filled with divine energy.

This was clearly a sign of a breakthrough.

He murmured to himself, "I wonder what kind of supernatural power A-Yuan will unleash this time."

Just as she finished speaking...

Xiao Hua appeared beside him at some point: "Mother, is there any risk in Yuan-ge's breakthrough this time?"

The commotion was too great, and the strange phenomena were soaring into the sky, which made her somewhat worried.

Xiao chuckled and said, "They say concern makes one confused. You lose your mind as soon as you mention A Yuan. What risks could there be in breaking through to the Divine Power Realm? It's just a matter of seeing if you can cultivate a suitable Divine Power."

She said softly, reassuring Xiao Hua.

Then, his gaze continued to look ahead.

At this moment, Lu Yuan was also at the point where he needed to condense his divine powers.

"Buzz!"

After a buzzing sound subsided.

All the beams of light entered his mind.

Then, Lu Yuan regained consciousness, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up.

"The ability to manifest the laws of heaven and earth is indeed a very good supernatural power."

As soon as he thought about it, his body suddenly changed, and his physique instantly reached more than ten meters. Moreover, as his physique increased, his cultivation and physical condition also increased.

It increased five or six times.

"Bang!"

His head hit the roof of the training room in the Prince's Mansion.

Fortunately, the ceiling here is high enough and the space is spacious; otherwise, this time we might have smashed through the roof.

And just as he broke through.

At this moment, in a celestial palace floating with divine light in the upper realm, a being dressed in imperial robes and surrounded by auspicious light suddenly opened his eyes, which seemed to be able to see through all the worlds.

Below, an elderly man in a golden robe, with white hair and beard, bowed and asked, "Your Majesty, has something happened?"

"I just sensed that someone has comprehended the 'Law of Heaven and Earth,' but they are very far away, and there is a mysterious entity deliberately concealing it, so I can't see it clearly."

"hiss!"

The old man in the golden robe gasped: "The Emperor's 'Law of Heaven and Earth' has not appeared for countless years. It is a divine power of the ancient war god. How can it have appeared again now?"

"I don't know. Go and investigate. If you can find it, bring it back to the Imperial Palace and raise it properly. It would be a good thing for our human race." After the Supreme Emperor finished speaking, his body began to gradually fade away.

The old man immediately replied, "Yes, sir!"

At this moment, Lu Yuan was unaware that his breakthrough would attract the attention of a terrifyingly powerful figure hundreds of millions of miles away.

He tested it and found that growing to ten meters was already the limit.

If you want it to get any bigger, I'm afraid you can't do it with your current cultivation level.

However, that's enough for now. With his current combat power, which has increased fivefold, he doesn't know who in the world can rival him.

Then, the data panel was opened.

Name: Lu Yuan

Age: 21

[Cultivation Technique: Eighth-Rank Cultivation Technique "Heavenly Abyss Blade Technique" (3982/10000 Great Success)]

[Seventh-grade martial arts technique, "Separation Fire Profound Art," (241/1000 Minor Success)]

[Eighth-Rank Cultivation Technique: Undying Golden Body (4722/30000 Perfection)]

[The Eighth-Rank Formation "Heavenly Mystery Divine Evolution Formation" (3092/30000 Perfection) Additional Effects: By harnessing the power of mountains and rivers and invoking celestial phenomena, it refines endless divine essence into the formation's soul, evolves divinity, and suppresses all that is disobedient.]

[Seventh-Rank Skill: Sky-Splitting Arrow Technique (4028/10000 Great Success)]

[Seventh-Rank Kung Fu Technique: Earth-Piercing Meteor Fist] (1028/30000 Perfection)

In just one year, with the accumulation of ample resources, Lu Yuan's strength has undergone a tremendous transformation.

Even the cultivation techniques are incredibly luxurious, especially the swordsmanship, which reaches the eighth rank. It's no exaggeration to say that this level of cultivation technique is exceptional.

There is probably no one like it in the entire world.

At this moment, he had enough confidence in his abilities.

But what made it somewhat embarrassing was...

His clothes were completely torn apart by the use of his supernatural powers.

Even with the python robe's incredible defensive capabilities, it couldn't withstand such immense force.

"It seems I have no choice but to nurture a spiritual weapon myself."

Thinking of this, Lu Yuan reduced his body to its original size, took out a piece of clothing and put it on, then walked out of the training room.

As soon as he stepped outside, Cai Chong was already waiting. Upon seeing Lu Yuan, he respectfully said, "Congratulations, Your Highness, on your advancement in cultivation and your entry into the realm of supernatural powers."

Lu Yuan waved his hand: "Bring me a python robe."

"Yes, sir!"

Cai Chong responded and then withdrew.

Lu Yuan then returned to his own courtyard.

A moment later, Cai Chong returned, and a brand-new python robe was placed beside Lu Yuan.

This robe is actually a defensive spiritual weapon, but it hasn't been nurtured yet. Lu Yuan didn't hesitate; he condensed a drop of blood at his fingertip, and after it landed on the robe, it was instantly absorbed by the python robe.

After seven days of continuous nurturing, it can be absorbed into the body. Although the defense will not increase much, it will be fine as Lu Yuan's body changes.

After resolving the clothing issue, Lu Yuan looked at Cai Chong.

It's not exactly short.

"Is there any news from Dayong?" A year has passed, and now it's summer. Dayong is probably getting restless.

Sure enough, Cai Chong hurriedly said, "Your Highness is incredibly insightful. The Great Yong Dynasty has dispatched Duke Zhenyuan, Xiao Heng, to personally oversee the northern frontier, and the Crown Prince has also come to the frontier, gathering 100,000 imperial guards around the border city."

The million-strong army of Tianwangzhai has been active recently, demonstrating considerable strength. Scouts have spotted the presence of barbarian camels in their camp.

Lu Yuan nodded.

Having planned this for so long, it's time to reap the rewards.

I just wonder what the emperor of Dayong will be like then.

Thinking about this, he began to look forward to the battle.

With 100,000 imperial guards stationed in the north, would they be enough for even a single charge by his own army?

I picked up the teacup and took a small sip.

Just then, a figure hurriedly walked in.

It was Wei Yong. He usually stays at home when he has nothing to do, so his hurried arrival must mean he has something to discuss.

Sure enough, as soon as he entered the main hall, he bowed and said, "Your Highness, His Majesty has sent someone to inform you that you should come to the palace as soon as possible."

"They've arrived as expected," Lu Yuan thought to himself as he glanced outside.

It was already dark, and unless it was something urgent, Lady Xiao would definitely not summon me to the palace.

If we send him now, there's only one thing left to do.

War is inevitable.

It seems that the Great Yong Dynasty has already taken action.

Thinking of this, he stood up.

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He turned to Wei Yong and said, "Prepare your things for the long journey; it looks like war is about to break out this time."

After saying that, he walked straight outside.

"Yes, Your Highness." Wei Yong replied and quickly retreated.

As the liaison with Tianwang Village, he had known about the movement for a long time and was just waiting for the order.

After arriving at the palace, Lu Yuan was led by a palace attendant into Xiao Shi's study.

At this time, a large number of important officials of the court had already gathered inside.

Li Qing, Xiao Gu, Xiao Mie, Xiao Xiong, Man Gu Tun, Man Gu Hun and other high-ranking officials were almost all on the list.

Lu Yuan then entered.

Everyone nodded, which was considered a greeting.

Lady Xiao then said, "The King of Qin has arrived, so let's begin."

Then, Li Qing said, "We just received news that the Great Yong has appointed Xiao Ren, the Duke of Zhenyuan, as the commander of the central army, and dispatched their newly appointed Marquis of Cheng, Wu Han, the Marquis of Zhenbei, to attack our Great Qin."

Now that they have left the border, my people from the wilderness have begun to migrate inwards, but it is expected that they will be deep inside the Qin Dynasty in a month.

This battle is a must.

He finished speaking with a hint of helplessness. If Dayong were given enough time to develop, the upcoming battles would be much easier.

But time was still too tight.

We can only say that we are hastily preparing for the battle.

"Since we have no choice but to fight, let's fight. Do we have enough food, supplies, and troops?" Xiao said calmly.

After two years of development, the Qin Dynasty is no longer the barbarian state it once was. Although it has not reached its peak, it is not without the power to fight.

"We have ample provisions to continuously supply our army for battle, and we also have sufficient reserves of medicinal pills. We have 600,000 beast cavalry, 600,000 wolf cavalry, 600,000 blood cavalry, and 300,000 tiger warriors under our command."

"Enough to fight several large-scale battles." Li Qing took stock of his men's numbers.

In two years, Lu Yuan brought the entire South City under his control and began building various academies throughout the Qin Dynasty, attracting wealthy merchants from all over the land to invest their money.

Now, the Qin Dynasty has no worries about resources.

The other high-ranking officials around him couldn't help but nod in agreement.

However, Li Qing immediately added, "But we don't have any famous generals, and we might suffer losses later."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone lowered their heads, their expressions turning rather unpleasant.

A renowned general is indeed a weakness.

Without a renowned general, even if we defeat Tianwangzhai and Xiao Ren in one battle, Dayong will definitely launch a counterattack, which will make the fight much more difficult.

However, after Li Qing finished speaking, Lu Yuan calmly said, "Who says my Great Qin has no famous generals?"

The sound had barely faded when...

"Buzz!"

A golden array pattern appeared above their heads.

Golden array patterns are a symbol of entering the ranks of famous generals.

However, Lu Yuan was no ordinary famous general. While most famous generals only mastered seventh-grade military formations, Lu Yuan mastered eighth-grade military formations, which was a qualitative change.

It can be said that as long as other famous generals do not upgrade their formations to the eighth rank, even if more come, they will not be able to contend with Lu Yuan if the difference in numbers is not too great.

"hiss!"

Gasps of surprise filled the study, followed by expressions of excitement from everyone.

The Qin Dynasty finally had its own famous general.

I won't be threatened by others using my name anymore.

In fact, the biggest reason why Lu Yuan revealed his true strength was that he wanted to gain command of the army.

He didn't want to be hampered when he went to war.

It's not that anyone in the Qin Dynasty was deliberately opposing him, but rather that disagreements were inevitable when their ideologies differed.

After all, although he was a prince and had great combat power, he was only at the Divine Power Realm in public.

For an expedition involving nearly a million men, the imperial court would naturally dispatch a general with sufficient strength.

But things are different now, as long as the identity of a famous general is revealed.

All doubts will vanish instantly.

If even renowned generals cannot become commanders-in-chief, then no one can.

A hint of joy also appeared in Xiao's eyes.

She truly hadn't expected Lu Yuan to give her such a pleasant surprise.

Then, he glanced at everyone and said, "Since our Great Qin also has a famous general in charge, there is nothing more to say. For this expedition, the King of Qin will be the commander-in-chief of the three armies."

Two hundred thousand of the three armies—Beast Cavalry, Blood Cavalry, and Wolf Cavalry—along with elite cavalry from various border tribes, will be drawn from each army and placed under the command of the King of Qin. They will depart in three days to confront Dayong.

Upon receiving the order, everyone immediately stood up and said, "Yes, sir!"

Then, they stepped back and began their own preparations.

After returning to his residence, Lu Yuan immediately began issuing orders to mobilize troops from various regions.

The granaries were opened, and large convoys carrying grain headed towards the border.

The selection of personnel for the three Imperial Guards has also begun.

Furthermore, messengers left the city early to notify the various units along the way to prepare elite cavalry.

This can be considered the first large-scale battle after the Qin Dynasty unified China.

Moreover, their opponent is the currently powerful Dayong.

Therefore, naturally no one dared to be negligent.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye. After saying goodbye to his mother and Madam Xiao, Lu Yuan...

He led the army out early in the morning.

The 600,000-strong army stretched out across the grasslands, giving the impression of a vast, black ocean.

Xiao Hua did not go on the expedition this time.

Although her cultivation level had reached the Divine Palace Realm thanks to the accumulation of various rare and precious treasures, she was considered to have extraordinary talent.

However, Lu Yuan was very cautious this time.

They refused the other party's request to follow.

This crown princess, whom even the Xiao family couldn't handle, finally compromised when facing Lu Yuan.

And just as the Qin Dynasty began to move.

At this moment, inside the Dayong Imperial Palace, Emperor Yong looked at the map on the table and said with a smile, "Qin has mobilized 600,000 beast cavalry, plus their elite cavalry. It seems they are going to have a head-on confrontation with us."

Prime Minister Lü hurriedly said, "We not only control Tianwang Village, but also have Xiao Ren's 100,000 Imperial Guards, plus the assistance of the border troops, so our numbers already exceed theirs."

Moreover, His Majesty has a backup plan. If we can swallow up his 600,000 beast cavalry in this battle, the strength of Great Qin will instantly decline to its lowest point, and the plains will be at the mercy of Great Yong.

"Hehe, what you said makes sense. Moreover, the fact that they actually appointed Lu Yuan, who is only at the Divine Power Realm, as commander-in-chief shows that the Great Qin really regards him as a famous general."

My Great Yong is not comparable to the barbarians or the ancient barbarians.

I am not worried about the battle against the Qin Dynasty; their strength is ultimately limited.

What I most want to see now is the furious look on Emperor Yu's face if he knew that we had occupied all of Qin's grasslands.

"Your Majesty is right. The Great Yu will definitely regret their decision back then," Lü Ze quickly said.

Chang Dao watched all of this with indifferent eyes.

This time, the border troops were completely excluded from the battle; those sent out were either people trained by the Crown Prince or nobles of the Imperial Guard.

It's clearly an attempt to suppress the border troops.

Inside the Great Yu court, the Emperor calmly looked at his ministers below, and after a moment said indifferently, "Tomorrow, send an envoy to Great Qin and make them cede another piece of grassland."

Clearly, this person is trying to take advantage of the situation again.

The officials below immediately replied, "Yes, sir!"