235: The war is starting

All parties seemed to have a tacit understanding, confirming their respective battle plans.

This meant that the final decisive battle was about to begin.

And just as the war here was about to enter its final stage,

on the other side, in the “Ancient Civilization” world—the Great Yong Dynasty.

Zhu Wenyan had told his Imperial Father and Imperial Mother about the Cross-World Group.

This revelation caused a tremendous worldview shock to Zhu Kangye and Nangong Qingya.

Zhu Kangye and Nangong Qingya exchanged glances, both seeing the shock and awe in each other's eyes.

“Such an existence truly exists?! The Celestial Realms... it seems our ambitions aren't grand enough!” Zhu Kangye, as expected of a monarch, quickly accepted the existence of the “Celestial Realms” after a brief moment of shock.

What he thought about was not the dangers the Celestial Realms might hold, but rather how to conquer them now, to make the Great Yong Dynasty's name resound throughout the Celestial Realms, and leave an imprint there!

To prove that the Great Yong Dynasty had been there!

“Our goal of unifying this world is still a bit too small! We should conquer the Celestial Realms! Let the name of our Great Yong Dynasty resound throughout the Celestial Realms!” Zhu Kangye stood up excitedly, then said to Zhu Wenyan, “Wenyan, I'm entrusting all of this to you! Whatever you need, just ask, your Imperial Father will fully cooperate with you!”

“Yes! Thank you, Imperial Father!” Zhu Wenyan nodded seriously, “I will definitely advance the Great Yong Dynasty further! One day, the Great Yong Dynasty's great name will resound throughout the Celestial Realms!”

“Hahaha! I believe in you!” Zhu Kangye laughed heartily, “How could my son, Zhu Kangye, be anything less! So, from now on, all government affairs will be handled by you. I'll oversee the major matters. I look forward to the moment you lead the Great Yong Dynasty to unify the world! Within ten years! If you can do it! I will abdicate the throne to you! And let this old man enjoy some peace and quiet.”

“Uh... how about Imperial Father you continue for another thirty to fifty years? As for government affairs and such, I don't really have that demand...” Zhu Wenyan blinked. He had a feeling his Imperial Father was about to start “enjoying” himself and hand everything over to him...

No! I'm still so young now! He hasn't even enjoyed himself enough! While his younger siblings were “living it up,” he still had to manage government affairs... Now, well, no need to manage, just get promoted early.

“My son! Your father believes in you, you can do it! As the saying goes, the capable do more work!” Zhu Kangye earnestly said to Zhu Wenyan, “Can you bear to let your Imperial Father, at this old age, toil over these trivial matters every day? Look at your Imperial Mother, your Imperial Father spent little time with her before. Now, while her youth is still present, spend more time with your Imperial Mother. After all, you must know, life is but a fleeting few decades!”

“...” Zhu Wenyan rolled his eyes speechlessly, then thought of something, “Hey! Imperial Father, if you put it that way, I really can't agree!”

“???” Zhu Kangye's originally earnest expression instantly turned into one of confusion as he looked at Zhu Wenyan.

“Ahem, in the Celestial Realms, I have a chance to obtain cultivation techniques for immortals! At that time, I wouldn't dare say immortality, but living for 200 or 300 years shouldn't be a problem!” Zhu Wenyan began, “And if that doesn't work, there's also a Gene Serum that seems to grant longevity! At least 150 years! So, Imperial Father, life is still long...” To avoid labor, Zhu Wenyan was truly a filial son.

“...” Zhu Kangye was silent for a moment.

“Imperial Mother! You agree, don't you! And eternal youth! Imperial Mother will always look this beautiful! So Imperial Father should work a bit more, after all, your son still has to handle matters of the Celestial Realms!” In his “haste,” Zhu Wenyan's mind was also working at high speed.

Then he also brought out a “bargaining chip” that almost no woman could refuse: eternal youth!

“Alright, Your Majesty, you are also the monarch of a nation, so don't make things difficult for your son. It's just some government affairs; the people below are so capable now, you only have to handle a few things, it won't take much effort.” As expected, the Empress sided with Zhu Wenyan.

“You!” Zhu Kangye pointed at Zhu Wenyan exasperatedly, but what Zhu Wenyan said was also true. Zhu Wenyan's focus should be on the Cross-World Group, and as his father, he really should help his son “guard” this empire.

“Hehe~” Zhu Wenyan, seeing that he had gained an advantage, chuckled and went up to massage Zhu Kangye's shoulders.

He also considered how to exchange some things beneficial to the Great Yong Dynasty with others from the Cross-World Group, and at the same time, considered what the Great Yong Dynasty could offer for “exchange.”

He also needed to know the specific method for acquiring source points.

However, Zhu Wenyan saw that the big shots of the Cross-World Group were currently out on missions, so he watched the live broadcasts to “observe” and waited for them to finish before discussing trades and such.

.........

Saida World.

Krom's mass production of troops had ended.

A large number of “mass-produced scout robots” and “mechanical dogs” were manufactured, and the colossal mechanical army reassembled, ready to deploy. This time,

Krom, with the full might of his world, had all his “factories” operating.

Robots and mechanical dogs were continuously being produced.

They also seemed to be planning a “fight to the death,” launching a sustained attack.

After observation, they also discovered that among the creatures they were attacking, only a few were extremely powerful “individuals”; the others were relatively weak, relying on various weapons and equipment.

They only needed to launch an attack, and upon discovering those “individuals,” they would intensify attacks on areas where these “individuals” were not present.

They aimed to break through the defenses and invade the interior!

This way, the chances of victory would greatly increase, and they could also cut off the enemy's logistical supplies and subsequent troop sources, causing internal chaos for the enemy.

Krom intended to push everything forward in one go.

As for why they were in such a hurry, it was because Krom's world's resources had reached a peak. They had always been looking for a “way out” until the appearance of this “Cross-border Gate.” They seized this opportunity and came to the Saida World.

They discovered the resources here, and also “native creatures.” As a mechanical civilization, they had no mercy. Invasion! Everything for Krom!

Soon, Krom's mechanical army pressed towards the various defensive lines in the Underground World's Ground area.

Such a large movement was immediately discovered by the soldiers on the front line.

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