218: Chapter 218 The War Begins

"They killed a prince of our Great Zhou Empire and even declared war on us. Does the Great Shang Empire think our Great Zhou Empire is a pushover?"

"Pass on my order: from this moment on, our Great Zhou Empire officially declares war on the Great Shang Empire!"

Upon receiving news that the Empire's 18th Prince had been killed, that the Great Shang Empire had declared war on the Great Zhou Empire, and that they had invaded the territory of the Great Zhou Empire in force, the Emperor of the Great Zhou Empire was furious and immediately declared war on the Great Shang Empire.

Following this, the garrisons across the Great Zhou Empire received orders one after another to assemble at their respective legion headquarters, and then set off for the battlefield as organized legions.

"The Great Zhou Empire and the Great Shang Empire have gone to war?"

Looking at the military order handed over by his adjutant, a flash of pleasant surprise appeared in Yang Juncheng's eyes, and he muttered softly.

After muttering this, Yang Juncheng ordered the soldiers of the 10th Battalion to assemble, then boarded a warship and sped towards the brigade headquarters where Brigade Commander Lin Ze was located.

After Yang Juncheng arrived at the brigade headquarters where Brigade Commander Lin Ze was located, he was called into the office by Brigade Commander Lin Ze.

"Yang Juncheng, although I have recommended you to the Empire's military department, hoping they would promote you to a Major General Brigade Commander, the military department is still verifying your achievements and has not yet given a reply!"

"However, this war is an excellent opportunity for you!"

"As long as you perform meritorious service in this war, you can be promoted immediately!"

"During wartime, the efficiency of the Empire's military department increases more than a hundredfold; everyone who performs meritorious service will be rewarded immediately!"

"If your meritorious service is sufficient, even if you are promoted to Lieutenant General or even General, the Empire's military department will verify your achievements immediately and report them to the Emperor, and the Emperor will sign and confirm them immediately to formally appoint and reward you!"

"It is no exaggeration to say that every war is a huge opportunity for those with ability, allowing them to soar to great heights!"

"Yang Juncheng, you are a person with ability!"

"In peacetime, it is very difficult to promote your military rank or advance your military position, but in wartime, it is very simple—as long as you perform enough meritorious service!"

Looking at Yang Juncheng, who had already advanced to the Cave Heaven Realm as a Cultivator, Brigade Commander Lin Ze said with a smile.

"Brigade Commander, I will keep your kindness towards me in my heart! If I become successful in the future, I will definitely not forget you!"

Hearing Brigade Commander Lin Ze's words, Yang Juncheng said with a solemn expression.

Hearing Yang Juncheng's words, a flash of satisfaction appeared in Brigade Commander Lin Ze's eyes, and he immediately began to introduce the generals of the Great Zhou Empire to Yang Juncheng, especially the information regarding the Generals who commanded a legion.

Under Brigade Commander Lin Ze's introduction, Yang Juncheng gained a simple understanding of the Great Zhou Empire's generals, especially the Generals, which would be of considerable help for his subsequent actions.

Afterwards, Brigade Commander Lin Ze and Yang Juncheng discussed matters regarding the war between the Great Zhou Empire and the Great Shang Empire, and then let Yang Juncheng return to his own camp.

The next morning, Brigade Commander Lin Ze led the First Brigade and sped towards the division headquarters of the 1st Division.

On the third day, Yang Juncheng and Brigade Commander Lin Ze, led by the Division Commander of the 1st Division, boarded a warship and arrived at the headquarters of the 1st Legion.

On the fourth day, Yang Juncheng, led by the Legion Commander of the 1st Legion, along with the ten million soldiers of the 1st Legion, boarded various warships and set off in a grand formation towards the border between the Great Zhou Empire and the Great Shang Empire.

Not long after, the 1st Legion where Yang Juncheng was stationed arrived at the border between the Great Zhou Empire and the Great Shang Empire.

At this time, the Great Shang Empire's army had already occupied a large swath of territory on the border and had prepared for battle.

Looking at the Great Shang Empire's army arrayed at the border, the Legion Commander of the Great Zhou Empire had a fierce glint in his eyes; he waved his hand and loudly ordered: "1st Division, attack! Test the level of the Great Shang Empire!"

Following the Great Zhou Empire Legion Commander's order, the one million elite soldiers of the 1st Division immediately boarded their warships and charged in a grand formation towards the Great Shang Empire's battle formation.

During this process, the warships of the 1st Division emitted intense roaring sounds, pouring thick beams of energy towards the Great Shang Empire's battle formation.

However, the Great Shang Empire's battle formation was extremely powerful; countless thick energy beams, just as they approached the Great Shang Empire's formation, were destroyed by energy beams emitted from the Great Shang Empire's formation, unable to cause even the slightest damage to it.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

At this moment, thunderous cries of battle erupted from within the Great Shang Empire's battle formation.

A Great Shang Empire division, a million strong, charged out from the Great Shang Empire's battle formation and headed straight for the 1st Division where Yang Juncheng was located.

Clearly, the Great Shang Empire wanted to use one division to test the strength of the Great Zhou Empire's legion.

Once the Great Zhou Empire's division proved weak and was easily defeated by their own division, the Great Shang Empire's legion would pour out in full force, taking the opportunity to rout or even completely annihilate the Great Zhou Empire's legion.

"My opportunity to perform meritorious service has arrived!"

Watching the Great Shang Empire division charging towards his own division, a flash of pleasant surprise appeared in Yang Juncheng's eyes, and he couldn't help but mutter softly.

After muttering this, Yang Juncheng handed over command of the 10th Battalion to his adjutant, then soared into the sky, transforming into a streak of light, breaking away from the 1st Division's formation, and charged straight towards the Great Shang Empire's division.