133: Enemies on all sides! Three tribes join forces!

The strategist, Fan You, arrived at Li Mu's family courtyard with a solemn expression.

Looking at the joyful family of three, and his two daughters-in-law, Fan You said with a grave face, “Old Li, news has come back from the capital: there’s a change in the Great Qian!”

The five people, who had been enjoying themselves, instantly changed their expressions. Li Mu suddenly stood up and went to Fan You’s side, asking with a solemn look, “Old Fan, what’s going on?”

Li Shengyuan and the other four also stood up and went to Fan You’s side, looking at him with furrowed brows.

Seeing that the beast tide hadn't arrived yet, the family, who rarely met, didn't bother with external matters. They acted as hands-off managers, leaving everything to Strategist Fan You to handle.

They also knew little about the outside world.

Now, Old Fan actually said there was a change in the Great Qian?

Old Fan, who had been quite displeased with this large family, now couldn't care less about anything else. He said with a solemn expression, “News from the capital reports that within these three days, continuous changes have occurred across the Great Qian!”

“The Demon Nations of the Western Regions have launched a major invasion, and the Eight Great Witch Gu Tribes of the Southern Frontier are also encroaching upon critical border areas. Several small cities have already fallen, and an utterly horrific city-destroying massacre has occurred!”

“From the East Sea direction, numerous island nations and Japanese pirates are also invading and harassing East Sea towns! And our northern Shanhai Pass is under attack from the beast tide of the Far North. Many internal areas also experienced small-scale rebellions, but they have all been quelled now…”

“The Great Qian is already under attack from all sides!”

“What?!” Li Mu’s face changed drastically, completely sinking.

Li Shengyuan also frowned deeply. If only one region was under attack, it could be dismissed as a temporary whim.

But now, with changes occurring in all directions of the Great Qian, there was no doubt it was a premeditated act!

However, the only entity capable of connecting these forces could only be the Demonic Cult!

Li Shengyuan didn't know how the Demonic Cult managed to unite so many forces, but the promises made must have been immense, probably including the division of the Great Qian after the success of their plan…

Was this the Demonic Cult truly declaring war on the Great Qian?

Li Shengyuan’s heart sank. His Senior Sister and his grandfather must be under immense pressure right now.

Li Mu pondered for a moment with a grim face, “The Demonic Cult finally couldn't hold back anymore!”

“Has His Majesty’s side said how to resolve the beast tide at Shanhai Pass?”

“He has…” Fan You nodded, but his expression wasn't good. Then he sighed helplessly, “After discussion between His Majesty and the cabinet, it was unanimously decided that the Shanhai Pass in the Northern Territory only needs to hold its ground and not launch an active attack. For now, no second-rank powerhouses will come to Shanhai Pass for support. Second-rank powerhouses have appeared in the other three areas, and the powerhouses of the Great Qian need to contain them…”

Li Mu had already expected this, but his heart still sank after hearing it. Then, with resolute and fierce eyes, he said, “Since that’s the case, we will defend Shanhai Pass to the death!”

With Ye Hangzhou and the various third-rank powerhouses of the Northern Territory present, holding Shanhai Pass wasn't a big problem.

Moreover, it currently seemed that the pressure on Shanhai Pass was the least. Not only were there no second-rank powerhouses, but there was also a pass to defend.

To the east was the sea, and the fierce beasts were not good at water, so they couldn't cross the vast ocean.

To the west was the Transverse Mountain Range, a natural barrier separating the Northern Territory of the Great Qian and the Far North.

The Transverse Mountain Range not only had numerous cliffs and dangerous terrain, but it also harbored a large number of local fierce beasts. Rumor had it that even first-rank supreme fierce beasts existed in its depths, though the truth was unknown.

However, rumors were not groundless. It was very likely due to the existence of first-rank fierce beasts that the Demonic Cult could not infiltrate the Transverse Mountain Range in the same way they infiltrated the fierce beasts of the Far North!

The fierce beasts of the Transverse Mountain Range were accustomed to their living areas and would not actively invade the territory of the Great Qian or the Far North.

But if others wanted to pass through their territory, they would not be polite.

If a large-scale invasion of the Transverse Mountain Range were attempted, it was possible that many would die upon entering.

Moreover, the Transverse Mountain Range was very vast, and even third-rank powerhouses would find it extremely difficult to cross.

The best passage was here at Shanhai Pass.

As long as this sole passage connecting the Northern Territory and the Far North was held, that would suffice.

However, the other three areas did not have such favorable natural barriers or passes to defend.

They were all small towns and minor passes, almost like you seize them today, and tomorrow the enemy brings powerhouses to seize them back; their value was not great!

But they could not retreat. Once they retreated, the enemy would only escalate, constantly pushing deeper and encroaching on the territory. The Great Qian's map would only shrink.

Li Mu and Old Fan discussed many combat deployments, while Li Shengyuan listened from the side.

When the discussion was almost finished, Old Fan looked at Li Shengyuan and sighed, “It’s a good thing Shengyuan already killed Mu Yunxiao. If he hadn’t died, under attack from both front and back, Shanhai Pass would surely not have been able to hold out for long.”

“If Shanhai Pass falls and the beast tide moves south, the Northern Territory will surely become a living hell, the most difficult region for the Great Qian to resolve, and you and I will become historical sinners!”

Li Mu also smiled and nodded in agreement, “It’s all because Mu Yunxiao was too useless, and my son is too formidable!”

Mu Yunxiao’s death was the best news for the Northern Territory!

Li Shengyuan smiled humbly, “You two elders, please don’t flatter me. Defending this Shanhai Pass still depends on you!”

Everyone exchanged smiles.

Li Mu calmly said, “It just depends on how the other three regions fare.”

“Indeed, the Great Qian is in its prime. The Demonic Cult raising an army at this time is merely futile!” Fan You said indifferently.

At this moment, a roaring sound came from outside the city wall. A deputy general also arrived here, looking at everyone with a solemn expression, “General, Strategist, the beast tide is attacking again, and this time it’s coming fiercely, with a momentum far exceeding previous times!”

“Understood, we’ll be there immediately!” Li Mu nodded with a grim face, then said with an icy, murderous aura, “The Demonic Cult’s dog-thieves dare to target Shanhai Pass. I want to see what a bunch of hidden cowards can do!”

Everyone quickly arrived at the north city wall of Shanhai Pass.

When they arrived, the experts and powerhouses from various sects had also arrived.

Not far from them, at Yuehua Palace, Yue Xiyan, accompanied by two disciples, looked at the appearing Li Shengyuan. After an imperceptible glance at him, she calmly looked at the beast tide outside the city, then frowned slightly.

At this moment, a cry of alarm also rang out on the city wall.

“This time, there are actually three Great Beast Kings! There must be at least over a hundred thousand fierce beasts attacking!”

“Look behind the beast tide, it’s not just fierce beasts coming!”

“Those are… Demon Barbarians! They’ve allied?!”

“…”

Li Shengyuan gazed at the figures of the three races, his brows tightly furrowed. The alliance of the three races meant the Demonic Cult had no intention of hiding anymore; they wanted their offensive to advance alongside the offensives in the other three major regions!

At this moment, two incredibly massive figures suddenly flew out from the beast tide.

One was an Ice Dragon covered in blue-green patterns, and the other was a Barbarian King, three zhang tall, wearing beast armor and wielding a heavy saber!

The Ice Dragon first let out a long dragon roar towards Shanhai Pass, then spoke in human tongue.

“Li Mu, an old friend has come, won’t you come out and meet him?!”

Li Mu, who had dealt with the Demon Barbarians many times, looked at the two familiar figures from a distance and snorted coldly.

“You wish to invade my Great Qian, mere barbarians, a pipe dream!”

Then he raised his spear and went to the battlefield, coldly shouting, “Since you dare to come today, then leave your dog lives here!”

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