Origin Paradise!

"interesting."

For the first time, Yan Jun showed surprise. In the face of imminent collapse, he was able to stabilize the fleeing troops and rally and unite the private armies of powerful families in various regions. It must be said that the Tianshui military governor was no ordinary man.

Unfortunately, this sword strike was far from enough to kill him.

In an instant, the extremely severe injuries disappeared.

At the same time, in the Rao family's salt-drying land in Cangwu Province, a huge crack spanning a kilometer appeared, as if cleaved by a hero's sword.

Seeing that the enemy was unharmed, the rogue leader's face turned to despair. A breath of salt dragon swept across the sky, utterly annihilating the enemy.

"Boring."

With a wave of his hand, Yan Jun dissolved the remains into salt and scattered them. As a descendant of Emperor Taizong, he not only obtained three legendary secret techniques, but also the last imperial guard of Emperor Taizong in the world, hidden within the epic-level Hidden Weapon Chapter.

In addition, under the sacrifice and guidance of Emperor Taizong's will, he successfully achieved a certain degree of integration with the salt production area. Before the salt production area was destroyed, any damage that exceeded the area's capacity could be replaced and not borne by the salt production area itself.

Waiting for Mr. Salt to turn around.

A hundred meters away, someone stood with a gun across his shoulder, silently observing.

Salt-kun: "..."

This kind of spying is really too forward.

"Not bad ability," Jiang He commented.

To be precise, it should be said to be extremely strong, so strong that it doesn't seem like the kind of power that gold should have.

Salt-kun sneered, "Aren't you being a little too impatient?"

The King of the West is not dead. If the two start fighting, at least one of the heroes from the heavens will descend to mediate.

Jiang He remained noncommittal and snapped her fingers.

In the distance, hundreds of scions of noble families died from Hell Smallpox, and under the catalysis of the ultimate ability, Vicious Blood, the poison spread along their bloodlines.

There were countless instances of marriage alliances among the imperial families.

Sons born into the family and relatives by marriage were the main force of the private army.

Starting from a point of about 100 people, the hellish smallpox disease spread wildly, infecting people rapidly along the bloodline network.

Hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, millions...

The private armies of powerful families, numbering in the tens of millions, with their intricate web of relationships and blood ties, became an ideal breeding ground for the virus.

In an instant, countless defenders fell to the ground, their bodies and souls rotting, their eyeballs falling out, their blood turning black, and they perished on the spot.

"What... is going on?"

"Just kidding."

"died?"

The entire battlefield fell into a deathly silence, an indescribable terror lingering in the air. No one could accept this inexplicable way of dying, not even the enemy.

The war came to an abrupt end.

Salt-kun couldn't help but shrink his pupils slightly, and chuckled, "What a pity."

Unfortunately, heroic deeds cannot be shared.

Unfortunately, their positions were irreconcilable.

Unfortunately, even if the King of Pacification went on a killing spree, he was destined not to receive the greatest credit in the Battle of Tianshui.

Salt-kun strode forward and brushed past the other person.

A thunderous roar suddenly erupted high in the sky as the head of the Jing family made his move, killing the military governor of Tianshui.

Jiang He put away the silver spear and heard a notification sound in his ear.

[Hint: Your title "Killer" has been upgraded to Epic level]

[Hint: Your exclusive side quest has been completed, and you have obtained the epic-level targeted item: Minor World - Fire Pillar of Separation]

On the deathly silent battlefield.

Yan Jun remained calm and announced in a clear voice: "All troops assemble. The reconnaissance troops advance a hundred miles ahead. Order the garrison troops in the cities along the way to open the city gates without killing anyone. The remaining Tianshui troops should immediately disarm and await further instructions."

The powerful forces seemed to provide a sense of security for the bewildered soldiers, and tens of thousands of them sprang into action.

With the death of the military governor of Tianshui, the defending troops completely lost their will to resist and surrendered one after another.

"What should we do?"

"Surrender. I heard there are members of powerful families on the other side as well."

"The Rao family's salt tycoon is about to become a force to be reckoned with."

Amidst countless discussions, Salt Lord shook his head and remained silent.

Several heroic clan leaders descended from the sky, each with a different expression.

"By the Heavenly King..."

"No need to say anything more."

Three hours later, a message swept across the western border at lightning speed.

—As punishment for resisting the Fengtian Army, all the surrendered troops in the Battle of Tianshui were massacred. The main forces of the middle and lower aristocratic families in the four provinces were nearly wiped out in one battle, their backbone broken.

Chapter 494 Duel in the Small World

The western border of the empire.

Tianshui City is located hundreds of miles to the west.

This is the closest canyon to Tianshui City. Every summer and autumn, when the river level rises sharply, this place serves as a reservoir, responsible for supplying a small portion of Tianshui City's water.

On both sides of the canyon, several watchtowers stand silently.

In fact, looking down from the watchtower city, a force of 50,000 elite warriors composed entirely of silver-ranked soldiers was clearly visible, but the various highest-ranking officers in charge of the garrison all tacitly chose to ignore it. Under the silence order, not only was it impossible to send a telegram, but even a bird could hardly leave the watchtower city's territory.

At the forefront of the army, the eccentric Rao led his troops forward, with the newest Sun Chaser of the Sun Chasing Fu Clan beside him. Through unknown means of purifying their bloodline, the new Sun Chaser was even slightly superior to their "predecessors" in terms of talent.

Marquis Zhu Ri, riding a fine horse, was not old, standing on either side of him. He looked spirited and arrogant, his eyes sweeping over the cliffs of the canyon on both sides, and he couldn't help but laugh loudly.

The strange man frowned, suppressing his dissatisfaction, and asked, "Why is Lord Zhu Ri laughing so loudly?"

Marquis Zhu Ri laughed and said, "I think that King Pingluan is unwise and the military governor of Tianshui is incompetent. If I were to use troops, I would first ambush an army here. What would happen then? Hahaha."

The words have not yet fallen.

Heads popped out from the cliffs on both sides.

Three thousand golden-tier fierce guards joined forces to unleash the military's universal skill, Crimson Dawn, instantly creating a colossal domain with a radius of nearly ten thousand meters.

"I am the fierce general under the command of the Great Lord."

"You will all die quickly."

Ah Da recited the lines given by the Grand Commander. He didn't really understand the deeper meaning behind them, but since they could satisfy the Grand Commander's spiritual needs, the actual meaning didn't matter.

boom!

The Crimson Dawn territory exploded.

Fragments of the domain, each carrying immense impact, rained down. One streak of light shot out, shattering the chests of over a dozen silver warriors. Its remaining power was still terrifying. Had it not been for the fact that the Rao clan's elite forces also included many gold-level officers, these three thousand ambush soldiers would have been enough to annihilate them.

"Charge!" the strange man roared.

Marquis Zhu Ri looked slightly frightened and followed his commander as they fled forward.

The elite army abandoned a large amount of supplies and weapons, and lost nearly 20,000 men. Because it was a roundabout attack, the army did not have any void warships for long-range high-altitude reconnaissance.

The defeated army marched in panic, only daring to stop and rest after traveling over a hundred miles. This was already the latter part of the canyon, where the gourd-shaped terrain served as a gate for regulating water storage.

Among the 30,000 elite troops, many were still shaken. The enemy had deployed at least 3,000 gold-level officers. Only by drawing all the gold-level officers from three provincial-level military units could such a formidable tactical force be formed.

The entire army was filled with fear and confusion.

"Hahaha……"

Suddenly, laughter broke out again.

The eccentric Rao turned around, somewhat annoyed, and said, "What are you laughing at again!"

Lord Zhuri waved his hand, laughing continuously. Despite his disheveled appearance, his composure truly inspired the guards on both sides.

“I laugh at the King who quelled the rebellion and the military governor, for they are ultimately lacking in wisdom and strategy.”

"If an army were to lie in ambush here in this gourd-shaped area, waiting in ambush and then suddenly attacking and surrounding us, then even if our army is not completely wiped out, we will inevitably suffer heavy casualties, hahaha."

"Kill!"

"Glory to the King!"

"I am the fierce general under the Great Lord's command, and none of you will escape."

The laughter still echoed in the valley.

Three thousand fierce guards suddenly appeared, no longer disguised, and led by A'er, they once again constructed the Crimson Dawn Domain.

Fragments of the domain fell like rain.

Rao, the strange man, turned deathly pale and shouted hoarsely, "Run!"

Marquis Zhu Ri's smile froze. Ignoring his guards, he immediately spurred his horse and galloped away.

One by one, silver warriors died beneath the fragments of the domain, their blood pooling into streams that flowed endlessly. Several elders of the Rao clan risked their lives to cover the rear, leading a group of private soldiers in a proactive charge against the encirclement.

Just half an hour.

When Rao Shi, the eccentric man, turned around and looked at the thousands of remaining soldiers, his heart turned cold. Taking Tianshui City was already a pipe dream, and now even survival was a problem.

The defeated troops fled in panic. Some were seriously injured and fell from their horses, but no one dared to stop.

Until they reached the narrow gorge at the end of the canyon, Rao the Strange Man was filled with doubt and stopped his horse.

"Hahaha……"

Rao the Eccentric: "..."

Are you perhaps using your laughter as a signal to ambush us?

"People say that the King who quelled the rebellion is a hero of the chaotic times, and the Jiedushi of Tianshui is a pillar of the empire, but in my opinion, they are nothing more than two incompetent men."

Lord Zhu Ri laughed maniacally, saying, "We are now exhausted and utterly weary. If an army were to ambush us here, we would all surrender without a fight! Hahaha..."

Suddenly, the laughter of the Marquis of Zhu Ri stopped abruptly.

Across the valley, the Indians arrived with three thousand guards. A majestic raven stood overhead, with Dougs and Merrick flanking them. On the cliffs on either side, a thousand guards peeked out, sealing off the sky and the earth.

The routed army erupted in fierce chaos. Some surrendered on the spot, abandoning their weapons, while others turned and ran, only to be killed by the fierce guards high in the sky. Lord Zhu Ri bowed his head, his shoulders trembling slightly, his face filled with shame, confusion, and fear.

Rao, the eccentric man, sighed, "Brother Taoyuan, how have you been?"

Doggs remained silent.

"Brother Taoyuan, do you still remember the brotherhood we shared in the past?" The eccentric Rao's words contained a hint of pleading: "I am willing to give my head, but this elite force is the last direct force of the Rao family. I only ask that Brother Taoyuan show leniency and spare a few sparks."

"His word doesn't count."

Above Ah San's head, Wu He flapped his wings to warn Dougs not to have any other thoughts. Considering that Rao Shi Guai Ren had drawn his sword for his boss at the Hongmen Banquet, he immediately gave the order.

"Merrick, capture the strange man and throw him out of Tianshui Province."

"Kill all the remaining soldiers."

call!

Duke Merrick stepped out of the ground. He might not be the strongest among the heroes, but dealing with any golden creature was a piece of cake for him.

Six thousand fierce guards attacked from the rear, and the final encirclement began immediately. Mohe had no interest in commanding. With one gold-ranked soldier on each side fighting against one silver-ranked soldier on the other, they actually had a surplus and there was no possibility of losing.

Suddenly, a notification sound rang.

[Hint: Hunter-exclusive side quest completed]

[Hint: As an animal companion, you have obtained an epic item: Little World - Earth Element Pillar]

Wuhe blinked and immediately sent a message to someone.

"Boss, I got a pillar."