145: Chapter 145 Zhou Zhiting volunteers to guard the eastern front

The fierce battle at the Spiritual Vein core had just ended, and the smoke of war on the battlefield had not yet dissipated.

Bai Yunzhou put away the chaos star spirit sword, his gaze sweeping across the devastated battlefield.

The soldiers of the Realm Guardian Army were cleaning up the battlefield, treating the wounded, and collecting the remains of the fallen.

Ling Shuang leaned against the ruins, her face pale and her aura weak.

Her battle with the Void Emperor had consumed too much of her energy, damaging her Origin.

Song Xinghe had also suffered multiple injuries, but he was still commanding the soldiers to set up defenses.

Bai Yunzhou walked to Ling Shuang's side and raised his hand to channel the Power of Chaos into her.

The Power of Chaos nourished her Meridians and repaired her damaged Origin.

Ling Shuang's complexion gradually regained its ruddy color, and her aura stabilized.

"Ancestor, although the Void Clan is defeated, the crisis is not yet resolved."

She struggled to stand up and pointed toward the east of the sea of stars.

"The Investigation Department has discovered that a large number of Void Clan members are still gathering on the Eastern Front."

"They seem to be waiting for something and could invade again at any time."

Bai Yunzhou frowned slightly and looked toward the eastern sea of stars.

That was precisely the direction where the Void Clan's giant rift was located.

If they gathered and attacked again, the Alliance would be running ragged.

Zhou Zhiting had also rushed over from the Liuli Realm at this moment, the blood stains on her battle armor still wet.

Seeing Bai Yunzhou, she hurriedly stepped forward and saluted.

"Ancestor, the Liuli Realm defense line has stabilized, and the Void Clan has temporarily retreated."

"However, the Investigation Department found that the number of the Void Clan on the Eastern Front has not decreased but increased instead."

"At least 150,000 members of the Void Clan are gathering near the rift."

Bai Yunzhou's heart sank; 150,000—this was an unprecedented scale.

If these 150,000 Void Clan members attacked simultaneously, all realms of the Alliance would face catastrophic doom.

He had to make a decision as soon as possible and deploy the defense lines.

Ling Shuang also realized the severity of the problem and struggled to her feet.

"Ancestor, we need to immediately dispatch troops to strengthen the defense of the Eastern Front."

Song Xinghe added, "The Investigation Department has monitored that the rift on the Eastern Front is still expanding."

"If the rift expands to a certain extent, a powerhouse at the level of the Void Emperor might descend."

Bai Yunzhou nodded and turned to look at Zhou Zhiting.

"Zhiting, you just returned from the Liuli Realm, how are your injuries?"

Zhou Zhiting patted her chest, her Battle Blood Sacred Body glowing faintly.

"Ancestor, rest assured, I recover quickly, and my injuries are fine."

"If there is a battle, I can set out at any time."

Bai Yunzhou pondered for a moment and slowly spoke.

"The Eastern Front needs a great general to guard it."

"This person must be both brave and resourceful, capable of handling things independently."

"More importantly, they must have the determination to fight to the death and never retreat."

Hearing the implication in the Ancestor's words, Zhou Zhiting immediately knelt on one knee.

"Ancestor, Zhou Zhiting volunteers to lead troops to guard the Eastern Front!"

"As long as I have a breath left, I will never let the Void Clan cross the Eastern Front by even a single step!"

Bai Yunzhou looked at the woman before him who had followed him for thousands of years.

She had grown from an inexperienced young girl into today's Great General of the Realm Guardian Army.

Her Battle Blood Sacred Body had reached its Peak, and her strength was unfathomable.

More importantly, she possessed an unwavering heart of a Guardian.

Bai Yunzhou slowly nodded and helped Zhou Zhiting up.

"Very well, the Eastern Front will be entrusted to you."

"I will dispatch 50,000 elites of the Realm Guardian Army to accompany you."

"I will also draw 30,000 reinforcements from various realms to support you later."

Zhou Zhiting cupped her fists solemnly, "Zhiting will certainly not disgrace this mission!"

Ling Shuang also stepped forward and grasped Zhou Zhiting's hand.

"Zhiting, the Eastern Front is perilous, be sure to be careful."

"If there is any emergency, send a communication talisman immediately, and I will personally lead troops to reinforce you."

Zhou Zhiting nodded, her eyes filled with determination.

"Rest assured, I will hold it."

Song Xinghe handed over a Jade Slip containing detailed intelligence on the Eastern Front.

"The rift on the Eastern Front is located near the Shattered Star Gorge, ten days' journey from Black Stone City."

"There are three Minor Realms around the rift, rich in Spiritual Vein resources."

"If the Void Clan wants to invade the core, they must first capture these three Minor Realms."

Zhou Zhiting took the Jade Slip and checked it carefully.

The three Minor Realms were respectively: Meteor Minor Realm, Cangwu Minor Realm, and Biluo Minor Realm.

Among them, the Meteor Minor Realm was closest to the rift and would bear the brunt.

She immediately made a decision.

"I will first lead the army to garrison the Meteor Minor Realm and build a defense line with it as the core."

"The Cangwu and Biluo realms will serve as the flanks, supporting each other like horns."

"The three realms will conduct joint defense and layer-by-layer interception, making it difficult for the Void Clan to move an inch."

Bai Yunzhou nodded in praise, "This plan is excellent; deploy according to this."

Ling Shuang added, "I will dispatch a large amount of supplies from Black Stone City."

"realm core crystals, light-gathering mirrors, and Guardian Spirit Treasures, everything will be available."

"To ensure your defense line is as unbreakable as a fortress."

Song Xinghe also said, "The Investigation Department will set up early warning Formations around the Eastern Front."

"You will be able to know the very first moment if the Void Clan makes any unusual movements."

Zhou Zhiting noted them down one by one, already having a comprehensive plan in her heart.

Early the next morning, outside Black Stone City, 50,000 elites of the Realm Guardian Army had finished assembling.

The soldiers wore silvery-white battle armor and held the star spirit guardian sword in their hands.

Battle flags fluttered in the wind, morale was like a rainbow, and a dense Killing Intent filled the air.

Zhou Zhiting was dressed in crimson battle armor, holding the battle blood spear in her hand.

She stood on the high platform, her gaze sweeping across the 50,000 soldiers.

"Brothers, today we set out for the Eastern Front."

"There are 150,000 Void Clan members eyeing us covetously."

"Behind us are our homes and our loved ones."

"Tell me, what should we do?"

The 50,000 soldiers shouted in unison, "Kill! Kill! Kill!"

The sound shook the clouds and lingered for a long time.

Zhou Zhiting nodded with satisfaction and raised the battle blood spear high.

"Set out! Destination, Meteor Minor Realm!"

The star skiffs set sail, and the 50,000-strong army marched majestically toward the sea of stars.

Bai Yunzhou, Ling Shuang, and Song Xinghe stood at the Star Port, watching the army depart into the distance.

Ling Shuang said softly, "With Zhiting going this time, who knows when she will return."

Bai Yunzhou looked toward the eastern sea of stars, his eyes full of anticipation.

"She will return, returning with victory."

"I believe in her."

The star skiffs sailed through the sea of stars for ten days and finally arrived at the Meteor Minor Realm.

The realm master of the Meteor Minor Realm had received the news long ago and led the crowd to welcome them.

"General Zhou, you've finally come!"

The realm master's face was full of excitement, and his eyes held hot tears.

"The Void Clan wanders near the rift every day, and we are uneasy day and night."

"Now that there is a large army garrisoning here, we can finally sleep in peace."

Zhou Zhiting nodded and followed the realm master to inspect the terrain of the Minor Realm.

The Meteor Minor Realm was not large, but it was located at a strategic choke point.

At the center of the Minor Realm was the core Spiritual Vein, brimming with abundant Spiritual Qi.

Around the Spiritual Vein, more than ten villages were scattered, where the common people lived in peace.

At the edge of the Minor Realm was that giant rift.

The rift was a thousand zhang long, and Void energy constantly overflowed from its edges.

Around the rift, countless Void Clan members were wandering.

Sensing Zhou Zhiting's aura, they let out bursts of hisses.

Zhou Zhiting sneered and waved her hand.

"Deploy the defense! Taking the Spiritual Vein as the core, construct three defense lines."

The soldiers acted according to orders and quickly began their deployment.

The first defense line was set up on the outer periphery of the rift, mainly consisting of trapping Formations and early warning Formations.

Once the Void Clan rushed out of the rift, they could be discovered at the very first moment.

The second defense line was set up on the outer periphery of the Spiritual Vein, mainly consisting of defensive Formations and light-gathering mirrors.

This was the main battlefield where the soldiers would fight a decisive battle against the Void Clan.

The third defense line was set up at the core of the Spiritual Vein, garrisoned by the final reserve troops.

If the first two defense lines were lost, this would be the final barrier.

The three defense lines progressed layer by layer, interlocking with each other.

Zhou Zhiting personally inspected every Formation base to ensure nothing went wrong.

Reinforcements from the Cangwu Minor Realm and Biluo Minor Realm also arrived successively.

The Cangwu Minor Realm sent 10,000 Realm Guardian Army soldiers, commanded by a Cangwu general.

The Biluo Minor Realm sent 8,000 Cultivators, who excelled in long-range attacks.

Zhou Zhiting deployed them on the flanks respectively, supporting each other like horns.

Once the Meteor Minor Realm was attacked, the two realms could reinforce at any time.

If the two realms were attacked, the Meteor Minor Realm could also dispatch troops to rescue them.

The joint defense of the three realms was as unbreakable as a fortress.

The deployment of the defense lines was completed five days later.

Zhou Zhiting stood at the highest point of the Spiritual Vein core, overlooking the entire Minor Realm.

The soldiers were training, familiarizing themselves with the terrain, and practicing Formations.

With the help of the Realm Guardian Army, the common people were also reinforcing their houses and storing supplies.

Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.

A communication talisman flew over; it was a message from Ling Shuang.

"Zhiting, the supplies have been sent out and will arrive in three days."

"Five hundred realm core crystals, one hundred light-gathering mirrors, and three thousand Guardian Spirit Treasures."

"There are also 10,000 reinforcements on the way here."

Zhou Zhiting replied, "Received, thank you Ling Shuang."

"The defense lines have been deployed, just waiting for the Void Clan to attack."

Ling Shuang replied, "Be careful, the Void Clan may attack at any time."

"If there is any unusual movement, send a communication talisman immediately, and I will personally reinforce you."

Zhou Zhiting put away the communication talisman and continued to patrol the defense lines.

Three days later, the supplies arrived, and the reinforcements also caught up.

Zhou Zhiting incorporated the reinforcements into various defense lines to strengthen the defensive power.

Five hundred realm core crystals were embedded into the Formation bases, greatly increasing the power of the defensive Formations.

One hundred light-gathering mirrors were set up and could be activated for purification at any time.

Three thousand Guardian Spirit Treasures were distributed, and the combat power of the soldiers increased.

Everything was ready, waiting only for the Void Clan to attack.

On this day, the Investigation Department sent an alarm.

"There is an anomaly in the Eastern Front rift, and the Void Clan is gathering."

"The number is about 100,000, and they are about to rush out of the rift."

Zhou Zhiting's heart tightened; they had finally come.

She immediately gave the order, "The entire army enters combat readiness!"

"The first defense line warns, the second defense line prepares to meet the enemy!"

"The third defense line prepares for support!"

The soldiers quickly took their positions, waiting in strict array.

Half an hour later, the rift suddenly shook violently.

Countless Void Clan members surged out from the rift, forming a pitch-black expanse.

At the head was a Void King, a hundred zhang tall, radiating a dense Killing Intent.

It looked at the Meteor Minor Realm ahead and sneered.

"A mere minor realm dares to block my army."

"Today, I will raze this place to the ground!"

The 100,000 Void Clan members roared in unison, launching a general offensive.

The early warning Formation of the first defense line was triggered instantly.

A piercing alarm sound rang out, spreading throughout the entire Minor Realm.

Zhou Zhiting stood in front of the second defense line, gripping the battle blood spear tightly.

She looked at the approaching Void Clan army, her eyes devoid of any fear.

"Soldiers, today is the time for the decisive battle!"

"Behind us is our home!"

"Fight to the death and never retreat!"

The 50,000 soldiers shouted in unison, and Sword Qi crisscrossed.

The two armies collided, instantly turning the slaughter into rivers of blood.

Zhou Zhiting lunged straight at the Void King, her spear radiance fierce and sharp.

The Void King swung its blade to meet the attack, energy shockwaves scattering in all directions.

The two fiercely fought together, locked in a stalemate.

Below, the Realm Guardian Army relied on the defensive Formations to engage in close combat with the Void Clan.

The light-gathering mirrors activated, shooting purification light straight at the Void Clan.

Countless Void Clan members dissipated in the light, and screams rose one after another.

But the number of the Void Clan was too large; they were endless to kill.

Soldiers constantly fell, and Void Clan members constantly swarmed forward.

Reinforcements from the Cangwu Minor Realm and Biluo Minor Realm arrived in time.

They slaughtered their way in from the flanks, disrupting the Void Clan's Formation.

The Realm Guardian Army took advantage of the momentum to counterattack and stabilize the defense line.

The fierce battle lasted for a full day and night.

When the last Void Clan member was slain, the battlefield was already littered with corpses.

Zhou Zhiting was drenched in blood, her battle blood spear piercing through the Void King's skull.

The Void King screamed as its body slowly fell.

The 100,000 Void Clan members were completely annihilated.

The Realm Guardian Army suffered 20,000 casualties, but they held the defense line.

Zhou Zhiting knelt on the battlefield, panting heavily.

Looking at the remains of the soldiers all over the ground, her eyes were filled with sorrow.

But behind the sorrow was an even firmer determination.

She stood up and looked toward the direction of the rift.

There, even more Void Clan members were gathering.

But as long as she was here, they need not even think about crossing the Eastern Front by a single step.

A communication talisman flew over; it was a message from Bai Yunzhou.

"Zhiting, how is the battle situation?"

Zhou Zhiting replied, "The Void Clan has retreated, and the defense line is held."

"Our army suffered 20,000 casualties, but morale is high."

"Please rest assured, Ancestor, the Eastern Front has me."

Bai Yunzhou replied, "You've worked hard, rest well."

"Subsequent reinforcements are already on the way and will arrive as soon as possible."

Zhou Zhiting put away the communication talisman and began to arrange post-war matters.

Treating the wounded, collecting the remains, and reinforcing the defense lines.

Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.

The common people of the Meteor Minor Realm walked out of their homes one after another.

They brought food and medicine to comfort the soldiers.

An old man grasped Zhou Zhiting's hand, tears streaming down his aged face.

"General, you are our great benefactors."

"If it weren't for you, we would have long been swallowed by the Void Clan."

Zhou Zhiting shook her head, "As a Guardian, protecting the common people is my duty."

"There is no need to thank us; this is what we ought to do."

The old man knelt down, and the common people also knelt down one after another.

"We will never forget the General's great kindness for all generations!"

Zhou Zhiting hurriedly helped the old man up, warmth welling up in her heart.

This was the person she fought to the death to protect.

This was the reason she was willing to give everything.

No matter how bitter or difficult, as long as she saw the smiles of the common people.

Everything was worth it.

She turned around and looked once more toward the direction of the rift.

Her eyes were filled with absolute determination.

The Eastern Front was guarded by her.

The Void Clan need not even dream of crossing a single step.