The rise of a family, the Heavenly Evolution Divine Tree

Just as Lingxu Daojun's resounding and powerful words—"Please follow me to my death, and together defend the vast land of Zhao!" echoed throughout the Chengzhou battlefield, the morale of the Zhao side was instantly ignited to its peak! Like a raging fire, it surged and surged unstoppably.

For a moment, the battlefield echoed with rousing battle cries and earth-shattering war drums, weaving together a series of heart-stirring and tragic triumphant songs. Every Zhao soldier's eyes shone with unwavering determination, their hearts filled with boundless loyalty to their country and a steadfast belief in protecting their homeland.

The first to respond to this call was none other than the renowned Purple Dragon Heavenly Guard, a force of 100,000 men, all from direct and collateral branches of the Zhao state. From childhood, they had basked in the glory of Zhao, enjoying the finest resources and upbringing the country could offer.

Every member of this team possesses exceptional cultivation. The lowest level among them has reached the remarkable Martial Realm, while the highest has attained the transcendent Celestial Realm! Such a powerful lineup makes the Purple Dragon Heavenly Guard an undisputed elite force within the Zhao Kingdom's army.

At this moment, the 100,000 Purple Dragon Heavenly Guards exchanged glances. No words were needed; their eyes conveyed a unwavering resolve to die for their country. They knew deeply that as sons of the Zhao Kingdom, they bore the sacred mission of protecting their homeland.

At the same time, as members of Zhao's elite army, if even they were afraid, how could the other ordinary soldiers fight bravely for Zhao without fear? Only if they forge ahead and fight valiantly can the other armies, units, and even battalions follow closely behind and fight to the death at all costs!

On the Chengzhou defense line, besides the brave and fearless army in front of them, there were two other elite forces also composed of Zhao soldiers, named Yunqi Lingwei and Tianyan Mingwei respectively.

Among them, the Cloud Cavalry Spirit Guard and the Purple Dragon Heavenly Guard are still at full strength, with neat military appearance and high morale; however, the Heavenly Yama Netherworld Guard has experienced a fierce battle - after fighting a desperate battle with the overwhelming demon army on the front line, they have lost more than half of their troops and have to temporarily withdraw from the battlefield to the rear for rest.

Just then, the majestic voice of Daoist Lingxu suddenly rang out, resounding through the heavens like a great bell. This voice clearly reached the ears of every soldier in the Cloud Cavalry Spirit Guards, the Purple Dragon Heavenly Guards, and the Heavenly Yama Nether Guards who were resting. In an instant, all the soldiers understood—the strategic significance of the Chengzhou defense line this time was undoubtedly extraordinary!

It is not difficult to infer from Lingxu Daojun's words that he seems to have already made up his mind that even if it means the sacrifice of all the Zhao experts and the entire army stationed on the Chengzhou defense line, he will not allow anyone to retreat even half a step without authorization, and he must hold this vital defense line at all costs!

Upon hearing this, the Cloud Cavalry Spirit Guards and the Purple Dragon Heavenly Guards strode forward without hesitation, rushing towards the battlefield where the sounds of battle were deafening and blood and flesh were flying everywhere. At the same time, the Heavenly Yama Underworld Guards, who were still resting, also got up one after another, disregarding their unhealed injuries, and resolutely followed closely behind, rushing together to the battlefield where life and death were unknown.

All that could be heard was the crowd shouting in unison: "Under the banner of King Zhao, there are no cowards, only heroic spirits who died in battle!" This stirring and heroic slogan resounded through the heavens and earth, as if it were about to tear the sky apart, demonstrating the unwavering determination and indomitable will of the sons of Zhao to face death and defend their homeland.

With the powerful intervention of the Cloud Cavalry Spirit Guards, Purple Dragon Heavenly Guards, and Heavenly Yama Netherworld Guards, the already intense battle instantly descended into a bloodbath, with the ferocity increasing several times over.

On the battlefield, gleaming swords clashed and collided, sparking countless sparks and creating dazzling trails of light and shadow; the brilliant and colorful magical light, like fireworks, illuminated the originally gloomy sky as bright as day.

The valiant soldiers of Zhao, each fearless and unwavering, charged like a pack of raging lions against the armies of the demons, winged creatures, and dragons. Each soldier was like a dazzling meteor, streaking across the sky with boundless courage and determination, hurtling straight into the enemy ranks.

However, faced with the Zhao army's fierce offensive, the demon, winged, and dragon races did not back down. The experts of the three races stood at the rear, calmly commanding their soldiers who surged forward like a tidal wave, bravely fighting back. For a moment, shouts of battle and roars resounded through the sky, deafeningly loud.

Just as the two sides were locked in fierce battle, fighting to the death and unable to gain the upper hand, suddenly, a deep and melodious bugle call came from afar.

The sound of the horn seemed to possess some mysterious and unpredictable magic; as soon as it rang out, it quickly spread throughout the entire battlefield. Whether it was the Zhao soldiers who were fighting bloody battles, or the warriors of the demon race, the winged race, and the dragon race, they all involuntarily paused slightly, and the movements of their hands also came to a brief halt.

At this critical moment, dust billowed in the distance, banners blotted out the sun, and reinforcements from Zhao's Wangzhou arrived like a whirlwind. Leading them was a man clad in golden armor, his warhorse neighing; this man was none other than the renowned General Zhao Yuan.

General Zhao Yuan brought not only a hastily assembled force from various prefectures and counties, all of whom were in high spirits and full of fighting spirit, but also several Zhao Kingdom experts who usually lived in seclusion. These people all possessed unique skills and their strength was unfathomable.

The tense nerves of Daoist Lingxu finally relaxed slightly upon seeing the reinforcements, and a hint of relief appeared on his weathered face. He suddenly raised his arm and shouted, "Fellow soldiers! Today is the day we defend our homeland! We must stop these despicable demon, winged, and dragon armies from entering our borders!"

As Lingxu Daojun's shouts resounded through the heavens, the morale of the Zhao army was instantly ignited to its peak. Every soldier rubbed their hands together, their eyes gleaming with unwavering determination, roaring as they charged towards the enemy alongside the reinforcements. In an instant, the battle cries were deafening, echoing throughout the heavens and earth, as if tearing the very sky apart.

Seeing this, the allied forces of the demon race, the winged race, and the dragon race also charged forward without showing any weakness. The two sides clashed in close combat, with swords flashing and blood and flesh flying everywhere.

The entire battlefield was like a hellish scene, filled with the stench of blood that was nauseating. However, the brave and fearless soldiers of Zhao showed no sign of retreat; they fought valiantly and selflessly against the enemy.

Time passed second by second, and the fighting on the battlefield became increasingly brutal. In less than half a day, blood flowed like a river, and the once lush green grass was stained crimson with blood, a shocking sight.

Every minute and every second, vibrant lives wither and fall on this land, but the soldiers' fighting spirit has never wavered. Because they know that behind them lies their homeland and their loved ones, and only by fighting bloody battles can they protect this pure land.

This breathtaking battle has become a pivotal one, determining the fate of the Zhao state. Whether the Zhao soldiers can withstand the relentless attacks from three powerful enemies and defend their country remains to be seen…

However, under the fierce onslaught of numerous surging armies of demons, winged creatures, and dragons, the Zhao army's defenses finally collapsed like a dam bursting.

The Cloud Cavalry Spirit Guards, Purple Dragon Heavenly Guards, and Heavenly Yama Netherworld Guards all died heroically in battle. The remaining major battle legions meticulously trained by the Zhao Kingdom were also almost entirely wiped out. Of the two hundred million Zhao troops on the Chengzhou defense line, only a few million soldiers remained, desperately holding their ground. Even with a steady stream of reinforcements arriving to support them, it was merely a drop in the ocean, insufficient to reverse the tide of the battle.

Left with no other choice, Daoist Lingxu ordered a retreat and dispatched troops to set up numerous ambushes in Chengzhou to intercept the armies of the demon race, the winged race, and the dragon race. As for the Saint Realm experts of those three races, and the powerful beings of even higher realms, he could only do his best to delay them.

Meanwhile, the many kings and nobles of Zhao had already learned through the messenger jade that Zhao in Chengzhou was doomed and they had to race against time to build defenses in Wangzhou, Leizhou, and Miaozhou. The other states of Zhao sprang into action as quickly as a swarm of bees startled by a sudden disturbance.

Even the Zhao Kingdom's border-expanding army, which was originally stationed in Gongzhou to wait for an opportunity to attack the demon race in Hangzhou and the winged race in Hanzhou, was mobilized as quickly as an arrow to support the defense lines of Wangzhou, Leizhou, and Miaozhou, in order to prevent the demon race, winged race, and dragon race from continuing to expand their gains and bring greater disaster to the Zhao Kingdom.