Published: March 7, 2025
Chapter 417: Nine Transformations of Profound Yin
Chu Yang's laughter resonated, shaking the wind and thunder, echoing throughout the lands. The arrogant posture of Chu King of Hell at this moment burned itself into the hearts of both armies.
The heavens trembled, the mountains shook, and the earth stirred! The three armies held their breath! It seemed that this figure, who howled to the heavens, was like a stunning divine sword, cleaving the entire Chang Kong land in half wherever he passed!
So wild! So defiant! What a Chu King of Hell!
Diwu Qingrou chuckled and shook her head.
In the end, she was outsmarted by this guy.
He could boldly declare his arrogance to the world, flaunting it to the utmost! But she could not afford to do the same. However, this created a misperception in front of both armies: it seemed she was at a disadvantage.
This guy! Truly never lets go of any opportunity.
Diwu Qingrou thought slowly as she returned to her formation.
Along the way, thinking of Chu Yang's words, she couldn't help but smile bitterly and shake her head; from the surface, it seemed that every word he uttered was meaningless.
But in reality, each word was directly aimed at her heart's defenses! If her resolve weren't so firm, she might have truly been influenced by him.
But... did it really not affect her?
Diwu Qingrou's expression darkened like water.
Millions of soldiers silently watched as the two parted ways, observing Chu King of Hell riding back to camp; they watched Diwu Qingrou return.
The day passed by just like that.
As night fell, darkness engulfed the world.
In the Iron Cloud military camp, stars flickered; patrolling teams moved to and fro, and the army lay in wait for action.
Inside the command tent, Tie Longcheng and Tie Butian sat facing each other.
"This Chu King of Hell was even more arrogant and domineering today than ever before," Tie Longcheng smacked his lips, overflowing with praise, "he even pressured Diwu Qingrou to suffer a mute loss in front of so many witnesses! This is an unparalleled boost to the morale of the army!"
Tie Butian chuckled in agreement, thinking to himself that it was only natural because the current Chu King of Hell was the real deal.
"However, with Diwu Qingrou suffering a mute loss, the morale of the Great Zhao will undoubtedly be affected. If she wants to regain that, she must do so through victory, so tonight, the Great Zhao may launch a sneak attack." Tie Longcheng, having fought alongside Diwu Qingrou for half his life, understood her well.
"But... even if they sneak attack, it’s hard to predict what measures and means they will employ," Tie Butian frowned.
"The plan for now is to remain unchanged in the face of a thousand changes," Tie Longcheng took a deep breath.
In the Butian Pavilion camp, Chu Yang, dressed in black with a ferocious mask, sat imposingly in the highest seat, his sharp gaze piercing through his subordinates.
A bone-chilling cold flowed through the tent.
Cheng Ziang and Chen Yutong sat straight, expressionless, both feeling anxious inside: what was going on? Just a while ago, the imperial seat had clearly eased up, so why was the pressure heavier this time? This oppressive atmosphere was truly uncomfortable, making it hard to sit still...
Stealing glances at the cold-faced Wu Qianqian standing next to Chu Yang, they couldn't help but wonder: when did this terrifying figure arrive? How did they not notice?
Especially during this time, the newcomers gathered by the Butian Pavilion, this was their first encounter with the real Chu King of Hell, and they were instantly frightened to the point of nearly wetting their pants.
"Both hall masters, report on everything that has happened recently," Chu Yang lightly tapped the surface of the table before him, as if he were Yama summoning souls.
Both of them internally muttered: didn't you already know?
But in this situation, who would dare say a word against it? They could only report everything once again.
Chu Yang listened quietly, and finally finished, he said blandly, "So, during this period, everyone has been busy, very busy, right? So, everyone's strength hasn't improved, not because of a lack of effort, but because you were too busy? Is that how it is?"