The sudden arrival of a figure, dressed in the attire of the Qin Dynasty, hurriedly flew over from the distance.
Before the Qin Dynasty's generals and marquises could even question him, the messenger, panting and wide-eyed, shouted, "The plans of Wei and Qiu Kingdoms have failed! The enemy was already prepared, and the armies attacking Minghu Prefecture and Hongfeng Prefecture have been completely annihilated!"
"Not only that, but the enemy has also begun an offensive against Wei and Qiu Kingdoms. They have...," the messenger's eyes drifted towards the massive warship hovering nearby. He swallowed hard and pointed at the giant metallic vessel. "Four of those metal giants, leading an army, are counterattacking Wei and Qiu Kingdoms. Both nations are utterly powerless against them, suffering defeat after defeat. They urgently need reinforcements!"
Upon hearing the messenger's report, the eyes of the Qin Dynasty's marquises almost popped out of their sockets!
These war machines, rulers of the sky, were already formidable on their own. But to think that Wei and Qiu Kingdoms were facing four such warships?
Seeing the marquises' stunned expressions, the messenger could only offer a bitter smile. "And that's not the worst of it. The enemy also deployed soul beasts equipped with soul armor. Not only can they use it, but they can also speak, and their combat power is terrifying. With Wei and Qiu Kingdoms' mountainous terrain, these fully armed wolf-shaped soul beasts are their worst nightmare."
The Qin Dynasty's awakened experts were left dumbfounded, while the elders from the three factions turned to Lin Qian, their eyes filled with astonishment.
Back in the council chamber, Lin Qian had instructed a few elders from Xiaoyao Sect and Blood Spirit Valley to return to Minghu Prefecture and Hongfeng Prefecture, and to gather the remaining elders on standby. According to Lin Qian, Wei and Qiu Kingdoms would surely attack Minghu and Hongfeng Prefectures, and would not directly aid the Qin Dynasty. As for the battle plan, Lin Qian had his own methods.
Now, they finally understood what those methods were.
Moreover, the messenger's words further piqued their curiosity. Talking soul beasts? That was something none of them had ever encountered!
Swish!
Another sound of breaking air came from afar. Another Qin Dynasty messenger arrived, panic-stricken, as he addressed the leading marquis, "Marquis Yingwu, something terrible has happened! Three prefectures near the western coast have suddenly been attacked."
The messenger paused, then turned to the warship hovering in the sky and pointed at it, exclaiming, "Yes, just like that one! Five of these warships have swept through!"
"All the marquises and generals have gathered, but they are utterly powerless to stop them. The city formation arrays have mysteriously malfunctioned, and one prefecture has already fallen completely."
Boom!
A terrifying speed broke through the air as another Qin Dynasty awakened expert arrived. His face was grim as he surveyed the scene. "We must retreat! The inner territories of the Qin Dynasty are under attack."
"Marching troops have been mysteriously ambushed. Whether from rivers or forests, sudden soul power attacks have inflicted heavy casualties."
"Even our sea allies are retreating, struggling against the Eight-Armed Sea Clan," the expert roared, sending a blast of soul power toward the three factions.
Hearing this, the other Qin Dynasty experts immediately reacted. Using the cover provided, they quickly turned and fled, retreating into the depths of Qin Dynasty territory.
Their swift decision surprised the members of the three factions. As they countered the incoming attacks with soul power, they noticed that the Qin Dynasty forces had already withdrawn, vanishing in an instant.
Since the battle had already paused due to Lin Qian's actions, the awakened experts found it easy to retreat. At their level, their speed was unmatched, and within moments, they had disappeared from sight.
Though pursuing them was an option, it would mean venturing deep into Qin Dynasty territory, which was unwise.
As the Qin Dynasty's awakened experts retreated, the elders of the three factions turned their attention to Lin Qian, eager to see what he would do next.
The messengers' reports had made it clear that the situation was now unfolding on multiple fronts, all of which favored them.
What intrigued them most was the true strength of the Huaxia Empire. How many capable warriors did they have at their disposal?
While the Qin Dynasty was shocked by the number of warships, the three factions were equally stunned.
In such large-scale battles, a warship of this magnitude typically represented absolute power, with most nations possessing only one or two. But now, based on the information they had, the Huaxia Empire had deployed a total of ten of these terrifying warships.
Imagining the sight of four warships advancing in unison on Wei and Qiu Kingdoms, or five warships dominating the western coast of Qin Dynasty, was enough to strike fear into anyone's heart.
"Thank goodness the enemy isn't us, but the Qin Dynasty," thought the elders of the three factions, relieved yet filled with pity for the Qin Dynasty.
Hovering in the air, Lin Qian remained intensely focused. His imperial eyes activated, revealing a tactical map and various scenarios visible only to him.
At this moment, the Huaxia Empire had officially begun its full-scale war against the Qin Dynasty. Warships that had been hidden in the sea had now ascended, launching attacks from the western coast of the Qin Dynasty.
As the awakened expert had mentioned earlier, most of the Qin Dynasty's forces had been gathered here, leaving few behind to defend the territory. Especially along the western coast near the southern sea, they had never anticipated an enemy invasion, so the awakened experts had already left.
Without awakened experts to defend the western coast, the Qin Dynasty was no match for the Huaxia Empire's forces, bolstered by five warships.
Moreover, the city formation arrays throughout the Qin Dynasty, except for the imperial capital, had been compromised by formation viruses and had now completely collapsed. They could no longer rely on these formations to defend against enemy attacks.
In Wei and Qiu Kingdoms, although they still had some strength, they had long since declined, far behind Xiaoyao Sect and Blood Spirit Valley. The armies they had gathered were largely destroyed in Minghu Prefecture and Hongfeng Prefecture, leaving them defenseless against the Huaxia Empire's Beast Army and Strong Feather units. And this was without mentioning the warships that Lin Qian had long concealed in the region.
Four warships were advancing on Wei and Qiu Kingdoms, and their defensive lines near Minghu Prefecture and Hongfeng Prefecture had crumbled under the onslaught of Soul Power Cannons.
Now, the Huaxia Empire had fully revealed its true power, showing its fangs to the world.
Lin Qian's golden eyes glowed with unwavering determination—he was resolute in winning this war flawlessly.
The Huaxia Empire needed to establish itself in this world, and it would not remain confined within Lin Qian's inner domain any longer.