In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

Perhaps in a one-on-one situation, the Japanese samurai would have the advantage.

But in actual battles, those Japanese samurai were nothing but easy prey in front of the imperial armor.

"Heading to Shikoku Island, then on to Fuso Island!"

"Does Your Majesty intend to abandon this island?"

Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Japan stared at the Shogun of the Japanese mainland as if he were looking at an idiot:

"Does the general not understand the situation? Staying here is just waiting to die."

Most of our troops are currently on Fusang Island. We have fewer than 500 men, and there are Flying Guerrillas on the other side.

Once the empire captures the port, it will surely send troops to encircle it. If the general wishes to stay here to cover the retreat, I will reward him handsomely.

puff!

Upon hearing this, the shogun of the main island nearly vomited blood.

You must know that the Japanese mainland is his stronghold. Once it is occupied by the empire, all his efforts will be in vain.

As for troop deployment?

Putting aside the internal conflicts among the nobles on the island, even if a considerable number of samurai could be mobilized, they would be no match for the imperial armor.

Undoubtedly, traveling to Fuso Island via Shikoku Island is the best method.

As for why they didn't go directly to the fishing village and then to Fusang Island, they were afraid of being ambushed and killed by the Flying Guillotine.

The Blood Droplets are assassins; if they're exposed and already possess such terrifying strength, what if they were to ambush from the shadows? Wouldn't they be completely wiped out?

Seeing the Japanese Emperor change course, Duan Yanqing couldn't help but show a look of disdain.

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"idiot!"

As dawn broke, the Japanese Emperor, who had just arrived at another port, received news from Hokkaido and the southern part of the main island.

Overnight, everything changed!

They originally thought that the Imperial Fleet was their entire main force, so the Japanese Emperor had no defenses in the south.

Unexpectedly, a similarly powerful and numerous fleet arrived from the south, and last night, they easily captured Hokkaido and the southern ports of the Japanese mainland.

Compared to the heavily guarded ports and wharves, these places are not particularly important because they face the South China Sea and are located in a strategically important area.

The three squads brought by Wang Li easily captured three important 'cities'.

They then advanced further in, making rapid and unstoppable progress.

The next day at noon, 527 captured several more inland cities, leaving them with little chance of a counterattack.

With the important island that Meng Tian had captured, and with the combined forces of the north and south, they now only have Shikoku and Fusang Island left.

However, what they didn't know was that the armies of Baekje and Silla were pursuing them.

One was to hunt down the Emperor and the nobles of Japan;

Secondly, their destination was also Shikoku Island, which happened to be on the way.

By noon, when the Japanese emperor had crossed the sea, the Baekje and Silla armies, who had been rushing across the sea, had just arrived at the dock.

When Silla and Baekje were conquering Shikoku Island, two imperial fleet squadrons simultaneously attacked the ports of Silla and Baekje on the evening of the second day, and then occupied the entire territory of Silla and Baekje in one night.

Even Fu Cailin, who had just returned to Goryeo, had barely settled in when news arrived that Silla and Baekje had fallen.

For a moment, Fu Cailin wanted to make a move, but Gai Nie and the Six Sword Slaves of Luo Wang arrived instantly. In addition, with so many experts gathered in the empire, he would probably just be a sitting duck if he went there.

The overall situation is decided!

According to the latest news from Japan, Imperial Armor has landed on the Japanese mainland, and the Zhang family and numerous Imperial experts are also present.

Whether it was Korea or Japan, they were basically doomed.

"Goryeo guarded the northern gateway, but unexpectedly, it was outmaneuvered by the Zhang family and the Empire."

Fu Cailin stood in Jian Ge, indifferent to the south; he knew that Goryeo was doomed.

With the empire occupying Baekje and Silla, Goryeo's southern region naturally lost its defensive advantage.

Furthermore, once the empire falls, it will inevitably draw troops to launch a strong attack from the 'East' Sea, leaving Goryeo vulnerable on three sides.

As for the north?

The Jin Dynasty, upon receiving this news, would certainly not miss this opportunity.

Even the principle of "if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold" applies; if Goryeo is destroyed, the next one to fall will be the Jin Dynasty.

The Jin state is well aware of this, and whether it's for profit or other reasons, they will not let this opportunity pass them by.

For a moment, Fu Cailin couldn't help but sigh helplessly.

Chapter 657 Reigning Supreme over Japan: Eliminating the Roots

"Young Master, Master Xingyin has just sent a message:"

The empire has already occupied Silla, Baekje, the main island of Japan, Hokkaido, and Shikoku, while the Japanese Emperor is trapped on Fusang Island. The final assault should begin today.”

On Peach Blossom Island, Zhang Xiaoshan was drawing blueprints while listening to Liu Sheng Piaoxu's report.

This trip to Japan marked the end of the Zhang family's ties with Japan.

Leaving Japan behind, with the two families locked in an irreconcilable feud, would leave the Zhang family with a future threat.

Therefore, when the empire sought an alliance with him, Zhang Xiaoshan did not hesitate at all, and even made preparations in advance; otherwise, how could he have gathered so many large ships in such a short time?

It can be said that the Zhang family used all their resources to destroy Japan.

Fifty large Fujian-style ships already represent the majority of the Zhang family's shipyard output over the past decade.

The reason they were not well-known to the world was that most of them traveled between Southeast Asia, Australia, and the East and West. Moreover, there were more than a dozen large Fujian ships that were used for inland transport.

However, this time, the profound heritage displayed by the Zhang family shocked the empire and all the gentry in Jiangnan.

Although the hundreds of large Fujian ships were not their entire fortune, the fact that the Zhang family could produce fifty large Fujian ships, equivalent to half of their apparent wealth, was truly astonishing.

Especially in terms of size and attack power, the Zhang family fleet has its main ship this time, giving it a clear advantage.

"Even a cornered beast will fight to the death; it seems I need to personally take a trip to Japan!"

Upon hearing that the Japanese Emperor was trapped on Fusang Island and that the final assault was scheduled for today, Zhang Xiaoshan frowned.

The Zhang family has invested a lot this time, so they absolutely cannot afford to lose.

In particular, the feud between the Zhang family and Japan must not be allowed to continue; otherwise, it will inevitably cause future trouble.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xiaoshan looked at Liu Sheng Piaoxu and finally shook his head.

"Young master, Piaoxu is a member of the Zhang family and a loyal warrior. Please let Piaoxu fight alongside you!"

Liu Sheng Piaoxu naturally understood that Zhang Xiaoshan was thinking of her.

She is Japanese. If she were to lay a hand on a Japanese expert at this time, she would be a traitor and a sinner against Japan.

But she is now a member of the Zhang family. Moreover, once a Japanese samurai or ninja pledges allegiance, he will only be loyal to his lord. Isamu Shinnin is no exception.

Not to mention the feud between the Zhang family and Japan, everyone is aware of it.

Even if the Zhang family attacks Japan for no reason, they will carry out Zhang Xiaoshan's orders without hesitation.

"Fine, let's go together!"

Seeing the pleading look on Liu Sheng Piaoxu's pretty face, Zhang Xiaoshan knew that if he didn't bring Liu Sheng Piaoxu along, she might develop a knot in her heart.

Another aspect of considering Liusheng Piaoxu's situation is the distrust he harbors towards her.

Adorned with willow catkins, and aided by dragon wings, Zhang Xiaoshan flew directly towards Japan from the high sky.

At this moment, Zhang Xiaoshan's cultivation level activated the dragon wings, which, combined with the power of the dragon pearl, meant he could reach Japan in no more than three hours.

A war involving 500,000 people is naturally not something that can be fought overnight.

Zhang Xiaoshan's purpose in going to Japan this time was to take the head of a general from among a million soldiers.

At the same time, it annihilated the Japanese imperial family and the shogunate lineage, completely severing the lineage of the Japanese people.

Fusang Island!

Despite the relentless bombardment by the Imperial fleet, the Japanese samurai who retreated to land were not seriously injured. Instead, they waited for the Imperial armored soldiers to land and launch a surprise attack.

Especially in areas with many dense reefs, there are many ninjas and samurai secretly lurking.

Once the Imperial fleet is within a hundred feet of the shore, or if they come ashore, they will go into the water and drill a hole in the bottom of the large Fu ship.

However, these were all within the Empire's precautions, so the Imperial fleet did not approach the shore.

Instead, they anchored at a distance of about 300 zhang in the near sea. As thousands of small boats passed by, the imperial fleet continuously bombarded the vicinity to cover the landing of the imperial armored troops.

Even the Japanese masters watching from afar were unwilling to accept this outcome.

After all, a distance of three hundred zhang is equivalent to one kilometer.

Not to mention that it would be extremely physically demanding for them to get across, there were also bandits near the small boat, so they couldn't be allowed to damage the large ship.

When they are isolated and helpless, they will become a suicide squad!

Meanwhile, on the shore, imperial armored soldiers slowly came ashore, led by Meng Tian and spearheaded by the Golden Fire Cavalry.

Besides them, the leading martial arts masters were Duan Tianya and Xiao Feng, both of whom were enough to make the Japanese tremble with fear.

As for secretly?

Two teams of Blood Droplets followed the great monk Xingyin on his travels, eliminating samurai masters and ninjas within the Japanese forces.

But their ultimate goal was to raid the enemy's base!

An assassination team consisting of one Grandmaster, three Peerless Masters, and at least ten top-tier experts would be an absolute crushing force against those ninja assassin groups.

The ultimate goal was to raid the enemy's base and directly destroy the Japanese Emperor and the four Shoguns.

To catch a thief, first catch his king; to shoot a man, first shoot his horse!

Meng Tian and Wang Li naturally did not object. Moreover, with the two teams of Blood Droplets from the Zhang family taking action, plus Grandmaster Xingyin and Demon Blade Ding Peng, there would definitely be unexpected surprises.

"Greetings, young master!"

In the mountains and fields of Fusang Island.

Xingyin, Demon Blade Ding Peng, Fire Cloud Evil God Yingxia, the deposed crown prince Duan Yanqing, along with a group of top assassins, a dozen ninjas, and two hundred Blood Droplets, all looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with respect and shock.

They had just sent the message to Zhang Xiaoshan last night.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiaoshan appeared on Fusang Island the next day. If Zhang Xiaoshan hadn't been following them, they would have been on their way there earlier.

Regardless of which one it was, it was an unexpected gain for them.

With Zhang Xiaoshan here, their chances of successfully raiding the enemy base have undoubtedly increased significantly.

Moreover, there's the legendary ninja Yagyu Hyōse, who could easily handle a group of Japanese ninjas.

"You shall rise."

Duan Yanqing and Yingxia, you two, carrying the Blood Droplets, are to ambush the two main passages of the Japanese headquarters, focusing on killing their families.

"Yes, son!"

Duan Yanqing and Yingxia, the Fire Cloud Evil God, naturally understood the principle of eliminating the root of the problem.

Moreover, leaving hidden dangers behind would inevitably lead to the Japanese imperial family's resurgence, which is definitely not what they want to see.

"Ding Peng, the targets of your assassins and ninjas are mainly the aristocratic ruling class along the coast of Fusang Island."

Although they are protected by skilled martial artists, they are unlikely to be above the highest level. Moreover, even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit; they mustn't be caught off guard and suffer an unexpected defeat!

"Yes, son!"

Immediately, Zhang Xiaoshan's gaze fell upon Liu Sheng Piaoxu.

Since Liu Sheng Piaoxu came at his own request, Zhang Xiaoshan naturally wouldn't keep her around as a mere ornament. On the contrary, Liu Sheng Piaoxu's methods were extremely important:

“Piaoxu, you are a Grandmaster of martial arts at the level of a Divine Ninja, and assassination is your forte.”

"The Imperial army and the Japanese army are about to clash. My order, and yours, is to assassinate the Japanese commander-in-chief on the battlefield, throwing his army into chaos."

"Yes, young master!"