The rise of a family, the Heavenly Evolution Divine Tree

With the successful completion of the three defense lines in Wangzhou, Leizhou, and Miaozhou, the Zhao army, which was originally stationed in Chengzhou to defend against and launch surprise attacks on the demon race, the winged race, and the dragon race, began to retreat in an orderly manner to these three newly built defense lines, actively preparing for the upcoming fierce battle.

It was precisely because of their tenacious resistance in Chengzhou that they successfully delayed the advance of the three armies of the demon race, the winged race, and the dragon race, thus buying extremely valuable time for the smooth completion of the defense lines in Wangzhou, Leizhou, and Miaozhou.

Immediately following, a massive and incredibly brutal war erupted on the borders of these three states! The allied forces of the demon race, the winged race, and the dragon race, like a surging tide, launched wave after wave of fierce attacks on the Zhao army's defenses in Wangzhou, Leizhou, and Miaozhou. In an instant, the entire battlefield was filled with smoke and deafening shouts of battle.

Above the sky, numerous extraordinary beings displayed their unique abilities, confronting and fighting each other relentlessly. They unleashed earth-shattering spells or wielded incredibly powerful magical artifacts, each clash causing the heavens and earth to change color and the winds to surge.

Meanwhile, the ground was a scene of bloodshed and chaos. The ferocious and terrifying figures of the demon race charged towards the Zhao army's camp with roars; the winged race, with their light and agile figures, circled and swooped down in the air, launching wave after wave of fierce attacks; and the dragon race, with their unparalleled power, swept across the battlefield, stirring up waves of blood and gore.

The Zhao army, however, showed no weakness. They united closely, forming a solid defensive line and bravely resisting the enemy's attack. Soldiers brandished their weapons, engaging in close combat with the enemy. Amidst the clash of swords and the spray of blood, the vast land beneath their feet was stained crimson.

This life-or-death struggle continued relentlessly, every minute and every second filled with endless danger and carnage. Soldiers on both sides fought bravely and selflessly, countless lives were lost in an instant, but no one retreated even a single step.

Because they know that their homes and loved ones are behind them, and only by staying put can they protect this peace and tranquility.

Over the next eight long years, the situation became increasingly tense and complex. The demon race, the winged race, and the dragon race all continuously increased their military strength, sending large numbers of soldiers to the battlefield.

Starting from the initial battlefield in Chengzhou, the war gradually spread to Wangzhou, Leizhou, and Miaozhou, forming a long battle line.

During this period, these three powerful ethnic groups had mobilized a massive army of nearly 1.2 billion! Faced with such enormous pressure, the Zhao state naturally dared not slacken its efforts in the slightest.

They have deployed a total of 800 million troops, almost all of the military forces available in the country, to this battlefield.

Moreover, during these eight years of war, the demon race, the winged race, and the dragon race reached a tacit consensus: wherever there was a region near the border of the Zhao Kingdom, they would send a large number of troops to approach the border in order to create a powerful deterrent.

This strategy not only effectively prevented the Zhao state from expanding its territory, but also greatly inhibited its development.

In this fierce competition, the State of Zhao suffered a heavy blow. In just eight years, they lost vast territories spanning six entire states.

Meanwhile, in the regions bordering the demon race, the winged race, and the dragon race, a series of incredibly fierce battles broke out. The Zhao Kingdom was at a complete disadvantage on all battlefields, utterly suppressed by its opponents, and could no longer recreate the glorious scene of invincibility it had witnessed more than a decade ago when the Western Regions had just undergone changes.

The once formidable Zhao state is now forced to adopt a strategy of full-scale defense, watching helplessly as it misses a precious opportunity to further expand its gains.

Time passed swiftly, and over a long period of eight years, the demon race, the winged race, and the dragon race united to launch an unprecedented war against the Zhao Kingdom. This fierce battle was as intense as a storm, and both sides paid an extremely heavy price.

According to incomplete statistics, in this brutal war, the demon race, the winged race, and the dragon race lost a total of nearly 600 million troops! This staggering number fully demonstrates the ferocity of the war.

However, the situation in Zhao was no better. They displayed exceptional bravery and tenacity in their battles against foreign invasion, but the price they paid was equally heavy—at least 700 million soldiers perished on the battlefield, sacrificing their lives for their country. Such devastating casualties severely weakened Zhao, directly damaging its very core.

Faced with this mutually destructive situation, the losses suffered by the demon race, the winged race, and the dragon race are not to be underestimated. Moreover, the prolonged stalemate has not brought any substantial benefits to any side.

Therefore, after careful consideration, the State of Zhao made a major decision: to attempt peace negotiations with the demon race, the winged race, and the dragon race.

When the demon race, the winged race, and the dragon race received the peace request from the Zhao Kingdom, it immediately caused a great uproar within their ranks, with various opinions and voices rising and falling.

Among them, the radicals firmly advocated that they should strike while the iron was hot and press their advantage, giving the Zhao state no chance to catch its breath, and must completely annihilate it in one fell swoop to prevent future troubles.

Conservatives, however, hold a completely different view. They are keenly aware that after so many years of bloody fighting, all ethnic groups are exhausted and have suffered enormous losses. Continuing the fighting would only make the situation worse. Therefore, negotiation might be the wisest choice at present.

After a heated debate and weighing the pros and cons, the demon race, the winged race, and the dragon race finally reached a consensus and decided to first send envoys to the Zhao Kingdom to conduct face-to-face negotiations on peace matters.

Meanwhile, the court of Zhao was bustling with activity. Ministers debated endlessly about whether to accept the peace negotiations. Some expressed deep concern, suspecting it was merely a delaying tactic carefully orchestrated by the three tribes.

Once the State of Zhao lowers its guard, it could easily fall into an abyss and suffer annihilation. However, another group of people earnestly pointed out that the State of Zhao is already wounded and in dire need of rest and recuperation.

If a period of relative peace and stability can be achieved through successful peace negotiations, then the State of Zhao can seize the opportunity to fully restore its comprehensive national strength, thereby making ample preparations for possible future conflicts.

On the day of the negotiations, the atmosphere was tense and oppressive, like a dark cloud looming over the city. The Zhao state, with the resolve of a warrior cutting off his own arm, proposed to return some of the occupied lands, while solemnly promising not to expand its territory for a hundred years, hoping that the three tribes would withdraw their troops like a receding tide and relieve the military pressure on the border.

After intense discussions, the envoys from the three tribes agreed to the terms, but demanded that the Zhao state reduce its military strength in a manner similar to disarmament, and pay a huge sum of goods as compensation. After several rounds of arduous, marathon-like negotiations, the two sides finally reached an agreement, much like climbers reaching the summit.

As the news spread, the smoke from the battlefield gradually dissipated like morning mist. The people of Zhao breathed a sigh of relief and began to devote all their efforts to rebuilding their homes. Meanwhile, the demon race, the winged race, and the dragon race withdrew large numbers of their troops like the receding tide, each silently licking their wounds from the war. This region, ravaged by war, finally ushered in a hard-won dawn of peace.

The entire Zhao Kingdom breathed a sigh of relief, as if a taut bowstring had suddenly been released. After all, the continuous battles had caused the Zhao Kingdom's cultivators to wither away like fallen flowers, suffering heavy losses. Originally, many human forces from the Changping Domain and the Donghua Domain planned to migrate to the Zhao Kingdom in the far west, seeking a better future there.

However, in the far western regions, the State of Zhao suffered heavy losses, like a lone boat in a storm, when it was suppressed by the demon race, the winged race, and the dragon race. These forces stopped migrating into the State of Zhao like a flock of frightened sheep, cutting off a vital source of manpower for the pioneering army that the State of Zhao had originally built, just like a flood that had burst its banks.

It was precisely for this reason that the Zhao state was suppressed like a giant with its hands and feet bound in the great war against the demon race, the winged race, and the dragon race.