Chapter 14313 The army sets out

The Overlord Empire has weathered countless storms, and its subjects are loyal to the empire. All the major powers also understand the principle of mutual dependence.

In this critical moment of life and death, they will surely stand with us in solidarity against the enemy and fight together against foreign invaders.

Just then, as if a cold wind had blown by, a dark shadow appeared silently behind Ji Mingkong, like a ghost, without making a sound.

The man in black knelt on one knee, his head slightly lowered, his voice low and respectful: "Empress, they have arrived."

"So fast?" Upon hearing this, Ji Mingkong frowned. His previously relaxed brows instantly furrowed into a knot, and a hint of surprise and worry flashed in his eyes.

She originally thought the other side wouldn't act so quickly, but the enemy's speed far exceeded her expectations.

The man in black said in a deep voice, as if it came from the abyss, carrying a heavy sense of oppression: "We will arrive in the Overlord Empire tomorrow."

Upon hearing this news, Ling Xiao's gaze sharpened, a keen light flashing in his eyes. He hurriedly asked, "How many people have come?"

He knew that understanding the enemy's numbers was a crucial prerequisite for formulating a battle plan.

“Less than a hundred, but it’s unclear how many are lurking in the shadows,” the man in black answered truthfully. His voice was calm, but it conveyed a sense of danger hidden in the darkness.

Less than a hundred people! Ling Xiao and Ji Mingkong exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing a tacit understanding.

They all knew that these 100 men were the cream of the crop, the enemy's carefully selected trump card.

The fact that a force of less than a hundred dared to invade the Overlord Empire shows that this team's strength should not be underestimated.

"Pass down the order," Ling Xiao said decisively, his eyes revealing his resolve and his voice loud and powerful, "meet the enemy on the wasteland outside the Batian Empire."

He understood that the Batian Empire was the home of its people, and the flames of war should not be allowed to burn freely here. Placing the battlefield on the wasteland would not only prevent widespread bloodshed but also allow them to fully utilize their own advantages.

Ji Mingkong nodded in understanding, a slight smile of approval appearing on his lips: "Good!"

She understood Ling Xiao's good intentions. Fighting in the wilderness, without the constraints of cities, would allow both sides to unleash their full power and reduce the damage to the Ba Tian Empire.

"Summon everyone," Ling Xiao said in a deep voice, his voice echoing in the air like muffled thunder.

He knew that facing such a powerful enemy, he had to gather all available forces to have any chance of fighting back.

Ji Mingkong flipped his palm, his movements light and elegant, and a jade sword shot into the sky, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky.

In an instant, a blue dragon swooped down from the clouds. The dragon was agile, its scales shimmering with golden light, its whiskers fluttering, and its roar shaking the heavens, as if it would tear the entire sky apart.

Ling Xiao and Ji Mingkong leaped onto the dragon's back, their movements light and agile, like two eagles soaring high.

Several figures appeared before them immediately, moving at incredible speed, as if they had suddenly appeared out of thin air.

The newcomer was none other than Yun Wuji, the gravedigger dressed in a coarse blue shirt. His face was weathered, his eyes were deep, and he exuded a mysterious aura.

Empress Su Lingyin, dressed in flowing white robes, was like a fairy descended to earth, exuding elegance and wisdom with a calm and collected look in her eyes.

And the top experts from various forces in the town, each of them possessing unique skills and extraordinary aura.

Several reclusive old monsters have also arrived. These old monsters rarely show themselves, but their strength is unfathomable and represents the hidden strength of the Overlord Empire.

On the horizon, dozens of warships slowly approached. The warships were huge and majestic, with the totems of various families engraved on their hulls. Those totems were lifelike and seemed to contain endless power.

The warships cut through the waves, making a series of booming sounds, like the beating of war drums.

The forces that came were the most elite of the Batian Empire. This time, they came out in full force. Everyone understood that this was a battle concerning the life and death of the Batian Empire, and they had to go all out.

Ling Xiao turned slightly to the side, his gaze sweeping over Yun Wuji and Su Lingyin in turn, his eyes filled with sincerity and gratitude, and slowly said, "You two didn't have to participate in this battle."

“You all possess extraordinary strength and unique status, and even if you do not participate in this battle, no one will criticize you.”

"Moreover, this battle is extremely dangerous. A slight mistake could lead to annihilation. There is no need for you two to put yourselves in such a perilous situation."

Upon hearing this, Su Lingyin's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gentle smile, a smile as warm and resolute as a spring breeze.

She gazed into the distance, as if she could see the future of the Overlord Empire through layers of clouds, and said softly, "We were born here, we grew up here. This land has borne our laughter and tears, and witnessed our growth and struggles."

"Now that the Overlord Empire is facing a crisis of survival, how can we sit idly by?"

"If we all choose to back down, what will become of this land that we love so much?"

How will our family and friends survive?

Yun Wuji nodded slightly, his eyes deep and unfathomable, as if they held endless stories.

He said in a deep and powerful voice, "If the Heavenly Abyss Temple were to invade, its ambitions would not be limited to the Overlord Empire."

"If they succeed, hundreds of millions of lives under this sky will suffer."

"At that time, no matter where we are, we will not be able to remain unaffected."

"Therefore, this battle is not only for the Hegemon Empire, but also for all living beings under heaven."

Ling Xiao was filled with emotion, and the words someone had once told him came to mind: the higher one goes on the path of cultivation, the more selfish one becomes.

In that cruel world of cultivation, many people will stop at nothing to compete for resources and improve their strength, even at the expense of others.

But now it seems that nothing in this world is absolute.

These two powerful figures before him did not hesitate to step forward when faced with the crisis of the Overlord Empire. Their selflessness and sense of responsibility gave Ling Xiao a new understanding of the path of cultivation.

Ling Xiao took a deep breath, slowly turned around, and faced the Batian Empire warriors who were on high alert.

His gaze was piercing, sweeping over each martial artist as if he wanted to see their courage and determination.

Then he said loudly, "Do you all know what this journey means?"

In the sky, all the martial artists stared at him with unwavering eyes, their gazes filled with no fear or hesitation, only a burning fighting spirit soaring to the heavens.

That fighting spirit, like a burning flame, shone brightly in the night sky.

Lingxiao stood tall at the head of the Azure Dragon, like a war god descending.

His dark hair danced wildly in the starlight and wind, like black silk fluttering in the breeze.

His eyes burned with a fierce fighting spirit, so intense that it created a powerful sense of pressure.