Chapter 936: Chapter 348: The Long-Lost Best Lot
More than ten years ago, the Solitary Eagle Khanate unexpectedly appeared in the Greater and Little Guan Mountains area in the northwest of the Great Tang, causing considerable upheaval.
Fortunately, most of the Solitary Eagle Khanate force that invaded the Great Tang Realm was exterminated, and the Void Gateway in the Greater and Little Guan Mountains was sealed.
A few remnants of the Solitary Eagle Khanate fled far beyond the desert, and over the years, they were gradually eradicated.
But as time passed and they gradually adapted to the Spiritual Energy veins of the Great Tang Realm, these remnants and their followers inevitably brought some future troubles.
The Void Gateway leading to the Great Song Realm where they reside reconnected with the Great Tang Realm.
"Can the current specific location of the Void Gateway be determined?" King Zhang Zhen of Weiyang asked with a face as calm as water: "Can the number and details of the invading enemies be identified?"
Lü Jinduan gently shook his head: "Located deep in the Northern Desert, the environment is complex and sparsely populated, and details have not been identified yet."
Xiao Chunhui looked at the representatives from various top forces attending the ceremony, solemnly saluting: "The foreign tribe is fierce and cruel, coming to the mortal world again, the calamity is no minor matter, Xiao earnestly requests everyone to assist the Imperial Court in quelling this turmoil."
The crowd all agreed firmly.
However, everyone’s gaze, whether intentionally or not, fell on the young Taoist wearing the Nine-Colored Taoist Robe.
At this moment, although the crowd’s positioning did not change or move, the atmosphere was entirely different, as if collectively clustered around the young Taoist, vaguely considering him the leader, awaiting his statement.
Even though such a huge change had occurred in the Northern Desert, that tall figure still stood unmoved like a mountain, serene in expression.
"Involving the lives of the common people, now approaching this event, allow this humble Taoist to participate and contribute my efforts." Lei Jun’s tone remained as indifferent and calm as ever.
Yet as if affected invisibly, the fluctuating moods of the people present settled along with him.
"Today, with the Supreme Heaven protecting the people, coinciding with Celestial Master Lei presiding over Guanlong, the foreign tribe and heretical path will certainly not succeed." High Merit Elder Lü Jinduan of Pure Yang Palace stated.
As one of the seated Tigers of the Guanlong region, with his statement, others had no reservations and echoed.
Even King Zhang Zhen of Weiyang declared with focused intent: "Please let the Celestial Master oversee the situation here."
Unless the Empress personally commands to come west again, the one overseeing the situation here would certainly still be Celestial Master Lei.
Or, precisely, if there were no larger changes, because Celestial Master Lei happened to be at Guanlong, the Empress wouldn’t need to urgently consider personally commanding the expedition.
During these special times, both the new Sect Leader Jiang Yu of Pure Yang Palace and Weiyang King Zhang Zhen, also seated Tigers, would likewise look to Lei Jun for guidance.
Though everyone are cultivators of the Eightfold Heaven Realm, each a leader in their own Sacred Land, Lei Jun’s renown forged in battles against Huang Xuanpu, Thousand Leaves Butterfly King, Li Yan, Wei Ancheng, Rong Guangchen, and Shang Nan.
Others like Xue Xingzi, Wei Qiyue, Wang Feng and others could even be disregarded.
Such prestige built upon each name was unmatched among those present.
"Everyone speaks too highly."
Lei Jun looked at Xiao Chunhui and Zhang Zhen: "I believe the current Emperor will soon issue a decree, and the Imperial Court will dispatch an imperial envoy here to preside."
Xiao Chunhui: "Though distant from the Imperial Capital, the Palace should also have received the news, believing the Emperor will soon proclaim the imperial command."
Indeed, a little later, the imperial decree from the Imperial Capital Luoyang arrived, authorizing Current Celestial Master Lei Jun to coordinate various parties at Guanlong, safeguarding the nation and people.
Given the Great Tang Dynasty’s current understanding of the Solitary Eagle Khanate, their strength is considerable. Initially, just a single division caused great turmoil in the Northwest Frontier.
With the Solitary Eagle Khanate invading again, the situation remained unclear, leading the Tang Imperial Court to treat it seriously.
Grand General Shangguan Yunbo of the Divine Strategy Army, carrying a division of the Divine Strategy Army, proceeded toward the northwest, providing long-distance reinforcements.
As time progressed, more intelligence from beyond the desert returned.
"Preliminary reports indicate the invading foreign tribe this time is similar in scale to before, but the specific location of the Void Gateway is yet unconfirmed, with multiple suspected locations."
Lei Jun: "In recent years, the Great Tang has a rare opportunity for recuperation and growth. Since the Emperor has not issued a decree for a full counterattack against the foreign tribe, our primary task this time is to seal the Void Gateway to prevent further incursions."
Shangguan Yunbo remarked: "The Celestial Master’s words are correct, considering our previous encounters with these foreign tribes, this battle, besides cutting off the enemy’s retreat routes, should aim to encircle them as much as possible to prevent remnants escaping and creating future troubles."
Lei Jun looked at him: "Great General’s meaning is?"
Shangguan Yunbo: "Divide the forces into several directions, quickly search and identify the location of the Void Gateway..."
High Merit Elder Lü Jinduan of Pure Yang Palace softly remarked: "Although the current information indicates the scale of the invading enemy is still limited, if we divide our forces, there’s the risk of allowing the enemy to focus on encircling one path alone... Is the Great General’s strategy to lure them into a trap?"
Earlier, when a division of the Solitary Eagle Khanate invaded between Greater and Little Guan Mountains, Pure Yang Palace of Zhongnan Mountain faced the brunt, lacking no experience in dealing with the foreign tribe.
Thus, Lü Jinduan knew that although the foe’s cavalry was unstoppable under their iron heel, moving swiftly and secretly, with the flexibility to gather and disperse like wind and fire.
If the Great Tang Cultivators spread their manpower too thin, it’s easy to allow the enemy to break them one by one.
Shangguan Yunbo surely understands this aspect extremely well, having such a strategy aims not only to quickly find the Void Gateway in the Northern Desert for sealing but also possesses elements of baiting and ambushing.
"If one path is attacked, hold firmly, while the others quickly rush for assistance, surrounding the opponent in reverse, denying them escape opportunities."
Shangguan Yunbo looked at Lei Jun: "With such a plan, convenient communication is a prerequisite, which is why with the Celestial Master here, there’s a related plan, wishing to trouble the Celestial Master to personally create some Thousand-Mile Sound Transmission Talismans for this battle."
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