After the fairy disappeared

Chapter 2597 War Breaks Out in the West

"I have a feeling that some key conditions have not been found. Perhaps this is the secret of heaven?" Wan Qifeng muttered. "However, even if the Heavenly Demon puts on a human body, it cannot use Yuan Power. This is truly a relief."

This is also good news that has been confirmed. After the Heavenly Demon God descends, even if the physical body itself possesses Yuan Power, once it is possessed by them, the Yuan Power will immediately disappear.

"The Yuan Power originated from the Black Dragon God. He was the most steadfast in his resistance against the Heavenly Demons, so how could he allow the Heavenly Demons to directly steal his Yuan Power?" He Lingchuan said leisurely. "Currently, all countries are researching it, but how easy is it to understand Yuan Power?"

At that moment, he thought of General Hong.

When General Hong was Zhong Wuhan, the Yuan Power of the Dafeng Army could be used at will; but once Mitian descended upon her, the Yuan Power would immediately become ineffective—even though she had a close relationship with Dafanghu, the pot showed her no leniency.

Although the Black Dragon God had told Zhong Shengguang that one of the keys to mastering the secret of Yuan Power was to understand the will of Heaven!
What does it mean?

He Lingchuan had carefully studied and practiced for many years, and had actually gained some insights.

Wanqifeng glanced at him secretly, feeling that the Emperor had already grasped the secret, but had never told anyone.

He is the one with the deepest Yuan power in the entire Cangyan Empire.

Just then, there was a knock on the door of the Imperial Study.

Sun Hongye arrived, bringing with her a chilling aura.

Seeing that he had arrived in a hurry, Wan Qifeng immediately took his leave.

"Your Majesty!" Sun Hongye bowed first, then said, "Baling and Shen Kingdom have started fighting."

He Lingchuan paused, pen in hand:
Who will make the first move?

“Well, it’s hard to say.” Sun Hongye nodded. “There have been frictions on the border between the two countries for many years. It is reported that the son of Li Fangnian, the governor of Baling Border City, was shot and killed while on patrol. Governor Li was so angry that he sent troops to attack two towns on the border of Shen State. This incident quickly developed into the fuse for war between the two countries, and it only took a month and a half.”

Who has the upper hand now?

"According to the information I received, the two sides are still fighting quite closely, with both sides suffering victories, defeats, and casualties."

“Over the years, King Shen has worked diligently to strengthen the state, and Shen has become a powerful and well-equipped nation, having also annexed several smaller states. Baling is deeply wary of this, and there have been constant conflicts of varying sizes along their borders.” He Lingchuan pondered, “Shen is backed by the Kshatriya Heaven, and He Chunhua, in particular, receives strong support from the Naraku Heaven, possessing both wealth and manpower. Baling, on the other hand, is somewhat stagnant and lethargic. It will not be easy for it to fight Shen to a standstill on its own.”

He Chunhua was a capable ruler. In the early days of its founding, Shen State seized the opportunity to expand its territory, increasing its land area several times larger than before, making it one of the major powers in the world today.

As the spiritual energy of heaven and earth revived, smaller countries found it increasingly difficult to survive and were forced to seek refuge with larger powers. Some smaller countries and tribes joined Shen directly, while others sought the protection of larger powers through alliances. For example, Shen is now the leader of the Seven Kingdoms Alliance, becoming a powerful force that cannot be ignored in the westward expansion of Bega.

It also received the support of the Kshatriyas, and was already known outside as "Little Beka".

The person who bestowed this title upon it may not have had any good intentions, after all, Shen Kingdom is right next to Bekaa, but Shen Kingdom's rapid rise is also obvious to all.

In He Lingchuan's view, Baling had been established for over two hundred years, and the old country was riddled with corruption and malpractices, making it extremely difficult to adapt to the new environment. Although King Baling tried his best to reform, the results of his policies were far less precise and effective than those of He Chunhua.

Of course, neighboring countries may not have the same vision as the Nine Nether Emperor. They can only see that Baling's territory is still very large, with many famous generals and its people living much better lives than those of people in small countries. Therefore, they feel that Baling still has a very solid foundation.

Only by actually fighting a few times can we see who is better.

The outcome of war cannot be faked.

"Your Majesty is wise. According to news from the front lines, Baling has a good supply of special weapons, and the fighting style of its generals and troops is also in line with that of Bega, which shows that they have been trained in Bega for a long time." Sun Hongye's intelligence work is still very solid. "Baling also has several immortals. If the intensity of the war increases further, it is possible that the immortals will also join the battle."

"It's less about Baling being dissatisfied with Shen Kingdom, and more about Beijia deliberately instigating it." He Lingchuan understood. "Baling has been using this basic national policy for over a hundred years. Does King Baling want to give it up now? He lacks resolve."

The Kingdom of Xianyou has long since perished, falling just three years after the destruction of the ancient city of Panlong. However, Baling, which was contemporaneous with it, has survived to this day. A significant reason for this is that its rulers are flexible in their foreign policy, emphasizing a gentle approach, being adept at navigating complex situations, and being tactful in their dealings with others.

It neither defiantly confronts Panlong City like Xianyou, nor does it completely rely on Beijia's support and protection; it can be used by Beijia as a weapon, but it has not completely lost its autonomy. Beijia always feels that it is slippery and wants to teach it a lesson, but sometimes it is really useful.

When facing a powerful nation like Bekaa, the proper handling of posture, boundaries, and timing is crucial.

The reason why Baling has survived to this day is because it has tried to maintain a balance.

“The world situation is becoming increasingly complex, and King Baling is probably willing but unable to do anything about it.” Sun Hongye was also very objective. “In the present day, the three kingdoms are in a tripartite balance, and immortals and demons roam freely. It is becoming increasingly difficult for small and medium-sized countries to survive. Due to the strong rise of the Shen Kingdom, Baling’s space has been further squeezed, and it has no choice but to lean more towards Beijia.”

If Baling wants to gain more support from Bega and leverage Bega's influence, he can only do more.

Autonomy will inevitably be reduced.

That's why the Nine Nether Emperor said that Baling King's willpower was insufficient.

To firmly follow one's own path is an incredibly difficult thing, both for an individual and for a nation.

"This war between the two countries does indeed seem like something Bega would do to stir up trouble," He Lingchuan mused. "Bega hasn't had time to deal with Shen Kingdom in recent years, but he doesn't want to see it grow stronger. And the Lingxu Clan behind it has turned against Kshatriya. Hah, if the heavens are at war, how can the earth be spared?"

After the upheaval at Lingyun Palace, the world was once again bewitched by the sporadic eruptions of imperial fluids, which lasted for more than a year.

This shows how turbulent the celestial realm was.

"Which country do you think will win?"

He Lingchuan knew He Chunhua's abilities all too well:

"Judging solely from the strength of these two countries, Shen is destined to win. As a rising star, Shen is far superior to established powers like Baling in terms of the ruler's governance, military strength, and economic vitality."

Old age has its disadvantages; old things inevitably decay and accumulate ailments that are difficult to cure.

"But with Bega's involvement, the consequences are unpredictable. After all, Bega is right next to Shen Kingdom." The biggest misfortune of Panlong Ancient City back then was its proximity to Bega, and Shen Kingdom, which inherited the territory of Yuan Kingdom, has the same hidden dangers as Panlong City. It's just that in the past ten years or so, its luck has been much better than Panlong City's.