Chapter Five: A Hundred-Year Shocking Name

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The vast expanse of the Chiulong Pass, once shrouded in smoke and mist, now saw the retreating tide of demonic legions.

...leaving behind a broken sampan, waterlogged flags, embers still glowing... and blood that has yet to dissolve in the water.

The water is fathomless, how many fresh corpses lie within it.

The human army, with thousands of ships in formation, stood still as the tide.

Lu Yan looked ahead with narrowed eyes: "Why did they withdraw their troops"

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Jiang Wang looked around, confirming that he was being addressed to him, and replied resolutely: "It must be because they were intimidated by the might of several true monarchs!"

Qin Guo's Gan Chang'an had just flown over from a ship, hearing this, his expression was strange for a moment. After thinking about it, he flew back again.

He and Jiang Wang could be considered old acquaintances from the Yellow River. Who would have thought there was such a genuine person in this world

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Of course Lu Yan didn't take it seriously and just said, "Then what do you say Why don't we pursue them"

Jiang Wang smiled: "I've led troops before, too."

Lü Yandü asked with a somewhat probing tone, “Tell me more.”

Jiang Wang shook his head. "What I mean is, I don't need to know why they withdrew. Why don't we just pursue them There can only be one will in the military, and right now, I am following orders."

Lu Yan smiled: "It's considered knowing the soldier!"

"Look at what you're saying!" Meng Lingshao gently shook his folding fan from the side: "He was once the youngest martial marquis in the world's most powerful empire. Even if you want to teach him something, a little bit of luck, you shouldn't teach him military strategy. I wonder who is teaching whom!"

Lü Yandù glanced at him: "I didn't expect that a senior from thousands of years ago would still care about history from a few years ago."

"Those years in the middle were spent in an ice coffin, so they don't count." Meng Lingshao chuckled. "If we're talking about actual years of experience, I'm not much older than you."

Seeing the two of them on the verge of an argument, Jiang Wang quickly said: "Actually, we are the ones with the advantage. The demon clan should try to avoid a large-scale war right now. But they chose to start this battle by attacking Chou Long Bridge, which is quite strange... I wonder what their plan is"

The divine general, proud and accomplished, wanted to give him a few pointers. He eagerly sought guidance.

"If they truly wanted a war, they wouldn't be adding troops so slowly!" Lü Yan said coldly. "They should be like in the past, with the Demon Emperor personally leading his forces and directly overwhelming the enemy with their main force, turning an ambush into a full-scale assault. That's what a real war looks like. With something like Shouxing Long's tactics, adding one army today and another tomorrow, like kneading dough with water, when will they ever finish Don't they realize that no matter how many troops they add, the Human Race can keep up"

Lu Yan was a master of astrology and a renowned general. His analysis of Jiang Wang's situation naturally won her over.

"What do you mean" Jiang Wang asked.

"Shi Anxuan hates you to the bone, and was able to forcefully withdraw his troops. It's clear he received an order. The three of them are not the decision-makers in this war. Cholong Pass wasn't their strategic objective at all. They want to end this small conflict to stop a larger one. They're testing our strategic deployment, actively controlling the intensity of the war, to keep Shenxiao safe during wartime." Lü Yandu said with certainty: "If I'm not mistaken, this battle will definitely not end in a short time. It will be a long and drawn-out war."

Jiang Wang was startled: "It extends to the opening of the Shenxiao world"

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Lü Yándù said: "The Netherworld has always been engulfed in war. They've only slightly increased their intensity now, focusing the battlefield to contain our Demon Realm's main forces and prevent a larger-scale war."

He looked at Jiang Wang meaningfully: "The opportunity to kill the true demon that you want may not be given to you in this war."

Jiang Wang frowned: "They want to control the intensity of the war, but once a war starts, can they really control it"

Lü Yan looked out into the distance: "This will test their art of war."

Meng Lingxiao said leisurely, "In terms of the strength of the two clans, they are the weaker side. But in the demon world, they are the dominant party. Under the suppression of Heaven's Will in the demon world, the civilization basin cannot expand to the point of a clan-annihilating war in a short period of time—at least before the opening of the Shenxiao World. Because of the time limit of the Shenxiao World, the war limit before that is here. We cannot go all out and fight a war that cannot be finished even before the Shenxiao World opens."

This sentence is easy to understand.

The human race is willing to go to war, as exemplified by Xiu Yuan's recent proactive attack on the city. Take Meng Lingxiao and his representative country, Li Guo, for example. Emperor Li Guo brought a large army of elite soldiers from the past to support the present. They need to make some noise in the demon world so they can gain a voice when the Shenxiao War begins.

If the demon race is not properly dealt with, wars big and small will be difficult to stop. However, a clan-annihilating war will not occur, which is determined by the demon race's own strength—they cannot be eradicated in just a few decades, and the human race cannot exhaust all the precious time for preparation before opening up the Divine Thunder Gate on the endless land of the demon realm.

Ultimately, the fundamental needs of humans and demons in the demon realm are different at present — the human race seeks to control the narrative of the Shenxiao War among various powers. The scale of the war has already been established, but the fluctuations within that limit are enormous; while the demon race hopes to keep the war within a certain scale to prepare for peace during Shenxiao.

Though the Human race is the party that confronts the Calamity Dragon, they were seeking change from many directions before this. Though the Demon race is the party that initiated the Calamity Dragon War, they are seeking stability. Therefore, Cicada's compassion and Lion An Xuan's forbearance all become reasonable.

Jiang Wang probably understood: "If we significantly increase our military presence at Chonglong Ferry, they will immediately abandon this place and will definitely not engage us in a real war."

"But another battlefield will open!" With a clear and resounding voice rising, there stood a man with medium-length hair, his bangs falling over his eyes.

Of medium build, clad in a finely crafted suit of gray armor, his eyes were deep-set.

His hair color is also gray, it is said to be the poison from slaying demons that year, and he has not returned to normal after the victory. Instead, there is a strange charm about him. He is Zhang Fu.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Demon Suppression Army, Jing Bashi.

A strong military garrison named "Gu Yao" in the demon world, truly couldn't be more fitting.

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Zhang Fu flew into the sky and stood with a few others, continuing: "They can exchange territory for time. Even if Chou Long Du is breached, they can attack from other places. We have to respond and prevent their feint attacks from turning into main attacks. The territories outside the Civilization Basin are difficult to defend right now. Under the premise of not expanding the flames of civilization outwards, attacking outwards would only disperse our forces and increase our defensive pressure without any meaning. I and General Lv have the same opinion. The demon clan is not looking for a large-scale war. In my view, keeping the battlefield stable at Chou Long Du is acceptable to us."

When Zhang Fuye joins the discussion, it can be considered a military conference.

And the reason Gan Chang'an didn't continue flying upwards was that this was the highest level military conference among the human forces during the Cholong War – a meeting that Jiang Wang, due to his qualifications, was eligible to attend. "Eight-year-old Chang'an," however, wasn't at that level yet.

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Jiang Wang, knowing himself well, remained silent.

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When it comes to military strategy and individual combat prowess, Donzhen is truly unmatched. However, in high-level strategic meetings for a war against the demon realm, his tactical insights might be best kept to himself.

Lü Yandü and Zhang Fu spoke casually, but they were discussing the strategic intentions of the demon race. The responsibility was too great. If their judgment was wrong...

“Perhaps it’s the confidence given to them by the Divine Thunder World.” Qin Changsheng said, “They are now using territory to gain the upper hand, trading territory for attrition. Before the Divine Thunder ascends, they wouldn't give up even an inch of land.”

Lü Yandü coldly said, "This is the final madness."

If the Shenxiao War ends in failure, the demon clan will almost lose their last hope and be forced to accept a fate of captivity. Therefore, for them now, the Demon Realm, this last place of survival, has become a consumable resource for war.

This Chouglong War was a manifestation of their resolve—they were willing to burn everything, just for that dazzling brilliance of Shenxiao.

Meng Lingxiao said, “Although we have made such a judgment, we still need to be prepared for them to launch an early attack. If the Divine Thunder Gate opens before the Ten Thousand Demons Gate is breached, we will completely lose our strategic initiative. The consequences would be unimaginable.”

Lü Yandù also nodded: “This is what a wise and experienced person would say.”

"I don't understand military strategy, you guys can discuss it. Speaking of the Wan Yao Gate, there is now a person named Yuwen there, I will go and accompany him." Qin Changsheng hung up his long knife and called out: "Chang'an!"

"True Monarch, you should return yourself." Gan Chang'an stood on the warship, bowing respectfully. "I will remain on the battlefield. A man of Qin never avoids battle. How can he be like that new king of the lion clan, hiding in the rear"

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"What good is thinking about!" Qin Changsheng scolded. "I'm reminding you that when it comes to war, remember to stay away from some people afterward. Don't get too close to everyone, do you have the same tough life as them"

Jiang Wangmo remained silent, waiting until Qin Changsheng's figure disappeared before leaping onto the ship. He glared at Gan Chang'an with hostility: "Who did he just point at"

“I didn't understand!” Gan Chang’an smiled innocently: “It couldn't possibly be talking about Elder Jiang, could it”

Jiang Wang escaped from the military strategy meeting and leaned against the ship's railing casually: "Well, you smart people are just like this, not simple."

Gan Chang'an smiled and said, "When my true master leaves, you come to bully me again That's not something a simple person would do, is it"

He let out another "ah" and said, "It's strange. Right now, using the word 'bully' between you and me feels perfectly natural, I don't feel ashamed at all."

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For Gan Chang'an, a child prodigy who was famous throughout Xianyang at the age of eight, this matter was naturally strange.

It's understandable that the target person is Jiang Wang, there's nothing strange about it.

Jiang Wang stared intently at the lake surface, for a moment he was reminded of the waves under Jiuzhen.

When they first met at the Yellow River Assembly, they were both nineteen. He was in the inner courtyard, while Gan Chang'an was in the outer courtyard. At that time, Gan Chang'an looked especially youthful, like he was only fourteen or fifteen years old, wielding a palm dance that mesmerized the viewers on the viewing platform.

Unfortunately, during that tournament, there were both Dou Zhao and Chong Xuan Zun present. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't emerge as the victor.

"Where have you been all these years, in the demon realm" Jiang Wang's tone was casual, just like idle chatter between old friends.

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“Indeed, I arrived before the Dragon Palace banquet commenced.” Gan Chang'an smiled nonchalantly: “Master Manjia said that I still needed further cultivation, and he was right! I still need to cultivate!”

Jiang Wangdao: "It seems Mr. Manjia has high expectations for you. After all, you've been in Chang'an since you were eight years old and are still going strong at eighty."

"You shouldn't make fun of me anymore. At the Dragon Palace banquet, your divine presence was awe-inspiring, and in Tianjing City, you single-handedly killed six True Ones. In a hundred years, no one among the heavens could escape your fame." Gan Chang'an sighed: "I haven't even reached True One yet!"

Jiang Wang looked at him: "You have a clear mind now, very transparent. The true nature before the age of thirty, or you might still be able to strive for it."

"Don't make it sound like something as easy as eating and drinking to have achieved something before the age of thirty! Li Yi broke through the unspoken boundaries, you pushed history forward, but on the viewing platform overlooking the river, how many prominent figures are there" Gan Chang'an smiled and shook his head: "I was too proud too soon, to the point that I couldn't accept failure. By the time I could be calm about it, it was already too late."

He pondered for a moment, then confirmed in a steady voice: "I was about thirty-three when I realized the truth. Not much faster, nor much slower."

Jiang Wang also smiled and said, "Life is still long."

The waves crashed against the hull of the boat, making a whooshing sound.

He looked at the lake, its blood-red hue still vivid, and suddenly felt homesick.

"You knew I would come save you"

Qian Chou stood at the mouth of the cave, arms akimbo, gazing into the distance.

Here, the cliff is solitary and sheer, the precipice daunting. His voice seemed very distant.

Inside the cave was a hastily erected altar—the result of Yin Guan's strenuous efforts.

He lay sprawled in the center of the altar, his body twisted at unnatural angles. The light flickered over his bare chest.

Although he successfully escaped the clutches of his pursuer, his flesh and bones were crushed beyond recognition. Throughout his long career as an assassin, he had also honed exceptional medical skills, learning how to keep himself alive and mend his wounds.

At this moment, he was fully focused, using his nimble fingers to stitch together pieces of flesh, bone and sinew, connecting the meridians. Of course, the feeling was quite exhilarating.

"I said, "Do we have to chat right now" he replied wearily.

“I don't have much time.” Qian Chou said.

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“Oh, don’t tell me that.” Yin Guan had a moment where his teeth clenched in pain, a violent agony sweeping through his whole body. He couldn't help but wince for a moment. But he quickly regained his composure and continued, “Don’t reveal too much information to me. If I guess who you are, wouldn’t that be dangerous”

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“Dangerous… ha ha.” Qian Chou said, “And then”

Yin Guan laughed with difficulty: "When a killer feels danger, that's when he is most dangerous."

"I saved you."

"But you seem to want to harm me again now."

"You're quite good at guessing," Qian Chou said.

“I’ll still answer your initial question,” Yin Guan said seriously. “I never expected anyone to save me. When I was killing Ji Yan Yue, I was already prepared for death. But I thought, I might still have some value to be saved. If someone saves me, I will definitely return the favor. As a person, I am most unwilling to let my clients suffer losses.”

"Customer" Qian Chu's tone rose slightly, "How did I become a customer"

Yin Guan said matter-of-factly: “My life, Yin Guan’s, is worth at least three real people. You saved me, and I have nothing to repay you. So help me kill three real people! Just pay a little fee—Rest assured, Hell's Gate has the best reputation. It always does business fairly, never cheating anyone."

"Do I still have to pay"

"Murder isn't that simple. My fee for taking care of it is naturally waived, but you can't just ignore the manpower and resources the whole organization mobilized for this, right"

"To be frank—" Qian Chudao said, "Is your 'Hell Without Gates' still around It seems like all the ghost houses have been swept away by the Mirror World Stage, and even Yan Luo has been reduced to a few."

Yin Guan's voice was calm: "I'm still here, Hell's Gate is right in front of us."

"It seems you're not planning on joining the Equal Nation," Qian Chudao said.

Yin Guan had recovered slightly and sat up on the altar. He let out a long sigh: "How can you add me I don't understand your ideals. Equality and all that sounds like a headache... Different aspirations lead to different paths; it's futile and hurtful."

"Don't you care about equality" Qian Chou asked, "You were born in Youguo's lower city, destined to be enslaved by the upper city from birth. Even the best among you, like yourself, are destined to be fodder for livestock. Haven't you ever thought about why all of this happens Haven't you ever considered changing this rotten system"

Yin Guan paused, gathering his power and condensing it into a slender, emerald-green acupuncture needle. He held it between two fingers and slowly inserted it into his own chest, then carefully stitched something together, as if mending clothes. "Hmm, equality," he mused, tapping his chin thoughtfully. "Let me think about how to put this..."

“Your set of acupuncture points is quite interesting,” Qian Chou said, “It has the style of Dongwanggu.”

"It's from Dongwanggu," Yin Guan casually said. "A friend of mine asked me to take a look at Dongwanggu. I went and, by the way, learned a set of acupuncture techniques."

"How can someone like you have friends"

“Oh, old friend.”

"You're quite the learner, aren't you" Qian Chuzhou said with a sneer. "I bet you paid a hefty tuition."

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"Thank you for the compliment," Yin Guan said, "Speaking of equality, I think the concept is meaningless. There's no equality in this world. Or perhaps, this world was always equal."

"How do you know that" Qian Chou asked.

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Yin Guan's tone was very calm: "You, who shoulder great ideals, and I, a simple murderer who takes money for killing. When we die, we are all the same."

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