Chapter 1720: The Great Decisive Battle at Lanfeng

Chapter 1720: The Great Decisive Battle at Lanfeng

Qin Mu sat inside the coffin, slowly turning his head again. The fifty Path-Execution Divine Nails caused him immense pain, making every movement feel like a stab to the heart.

However, thanks to the Path-Execution Divine Nails suppressing the Dao wounds inflicted by the Third Young Master, he had enough energy to study the Dao techniques and divine abilities contained within those wounds.

By taking the opportunity to reopen his divine repositories and reshape his primordial spirit, he had erased the injuries to his divine repositories and primordial spirit, leaving only the physical wounds. Once he resolved this, he could fully recover his cultivation, or even surpass his former self.

"That divine ability of the Third Young Master was created by the master of the Miluo Palace to deal with the Lord of the Heavenly Capital. It was indeed sufficient to deal with me, but my path of cultivation differs from the Lord of the Heavenly Capital's, so it didn't kill me outright."

He carefully observed the Dao wounds within his injuries and suddenly laughed out loud inside the coffin: "The Third Young Master was unwise. I only obtained one Miluo Palace Dao pattern, yet he gave me so many Dao patterns, along with the teacher's great divine ability!"

In the Lanfeng Valley of the Yan Kang, many old acquaintances were approaching to check on his condition. Hearing laughter coming from the coffin, they looked at each other in bewilderment.

"I knew he wouldn't die."

The Village Chief said regretfully to the Butcher, "Good people don't live long; calamities last a thousand years. How could Mu'er possibly die?"

The Butcher nodded repeatedly.

Ling Yuxiu quickly arrived at his side. Seeing Qin Mu sitting in the coffin with a sallow complexion, her heart ached with pity.

Qin Mu smiled and said, "Wife, my injuries are not serious. At most ten years, at least five, and I will be healed."

Ling Yuxiu saw that his body was covered with coffin nails, with five more driven into the crown of his head. She couldn't help but shed tears, sobbing, "These coffin nails are the work of Star Ferox. He's so ruthless, and I treated him well..."

"So it was Star Ferox's doing."

Qin Mu was surprised and said, "I was wondering who deliberately left such a big flaw for me. Star Ferox is actually a warm-hearted person with a cold exterior. I misjudged him before."

Although his wisdom was unparalleled, he didn't know that Star Ferox had only left him a one percent flaw. Taichu had misunderstood Star Ferox's intention and left a one hundred percent flaw.

"Wife, look up. When the battle in the Xuan Capital ends, that will be the time for the Yan Kang to counterattack."

Qin Mu smiled and said, "Then, we can have a child."

Ling Yuxiu's face flushed slightly. She spat softly and whispered, "The elders are all here."

A series of coughs came from outside the coffin. Qin Mu couldn't turn his head to see his surroundings, but from the coughing, he could tell that the area outside the coffin must be crowded with people.

"Excellent materials."

Master Ma measured the coffin seriously, pretending not to have heard, and praised, "I've made many coffins before, but this is the first time I've seen one with such good materials. This refining skill is probably not inferior to Mute's."

Blind also came, observing the runic marks on the coffin, and praised, "Truly a fine coffin! It's a pity that Mu'er is lying in it, otherwise I would definitely want to lie in it and enjoy myself!"

"Mu'er is truly blessed."

Deaf exclaimed loudly, "Pharmacist, don't you think so?"

Pharmacist's voice came, probably standing behind Qin Mu's head, observing his injuries and the coffin nails. He said casually, "Indeed, indeed. The coffin nails stuck in Mu'er are also extraordinary items. These nails can suppress corpses and gods. Even an Imperial Seat nailed with one would not be able to turn into a corpse demon."

Granny Si glared at them fiercely. The Village Chief had originally planned to make some jokes, but upon seeing this, he quickly shut his mouth.

Woodcutter Wen Tiange walked over and said, "Mu'er is right. The overall trend of this battle lies in the Xuan Capital. As long as the Xuan Capital falls into the Yan Kang's control, you and your wife can indeed have a child with peace of mind."

Ling Yuxiu's face turned crimson.

"The battle in the Xuan Capital is crucial, but the Heavenly Court is still powerful."

Woodcutter's eyes flickered as he continued, "My third disciple, Jiang Baigui, is even more intelligent than I am. He has always been better than me at seizing the right moment. The fact that he hasn't come to Lanfeng Valley for so long means he must have gone to the Xuan Capital. The Heavenly Court has strong soldiers and many gods and demons, far surpassing the Yan Kang. Now they also have the advantage in cultivation realm. Emperor Hao Tian also has the Three Great Heavenly Kings beside him, ready to support the Xuan Capital at any time. Therefore, we cannot stay in Lanfeng Valley."

The First Patriarch frowned: "Teacher, what do you mean?"

"Take the initiative to attack and share the pressure with Jiang Baigui!"

As soon as Woodcutter Wen Tiange said this, everyone present fell silent.

The battle at Lanfeng Valley had already caused heavy casualties to the Yan Kang. To take the initiative now would be like hitting a rock with an egg.

They all understood Woodcutter's purpose: to use the military strength of Lanfeng Valley to tie down the main force of the Heavenly Court, preventing them from reinforcing the Xuan Capital, giving Jiang Baigui the opportunity to conquer the Xuan Capital!

But the Yan Kang's troops were simply too few. To hold back the main force of the Heavenly Court would almost certainly require filling the gap with lives. No one knew how many would die in this battle!

For a long time, no one spoke.

Woodcutter looked at everyone and said, "In any case, we cannot let the Heavenly Court be idle. The army of my Carefree Village can lead the vanguard."

Everyone's eyelids twitched. If Carefree Village led the vanguard, it would likely be a one-way trip.

Suddenly, Qin Mu said, "We must attack the Heavenly Court. But don't put too much pressure on yourselves. For this battle, we must fight with the full strength of the nation, using all the power of the Yan Kang to tie down the Heavenly Court and allow Jiang Baigui to win in the Xuan Capital!"

Wei Suifeng asked, "Junior Brother, what do you mean?"

"Abandon all defenses and launch a full-scale offensive!"

Qin Mu said decisively: "The Western Emperor White Tiger and Dragon Qilin will attack from the west. The Northern Emperor Xuan Wu and Senior Brother will attack from the north. The Yan Kang capital will be abandoned. Invite my father-in-law, Emperor Yan Feng, to lead the troops and rush here with the Earth Virtue Lord, Gongsun Yan, as quickly as possible using the teleportation portals! The Earth Virtue Lord must deploy her true body! The Dao Sect, Little Jade Capital, Wen Dao Academy, Tai Academy, Heavenly Sage Academy, Li River Academy, and all other academies and schools—anyone who is a god—must all join the army!"

Everyone fell silent again. There was indeed another army in the Yan Kang capital, led by Emperor Yan Feng. But if even the gods from all the academies and schools had to be mobilized, and if this battle were lost, the inheritance of the Yan Kang would likely come to an end!

"The Netherworld must also mobilize."

Qin Mu said in a deep voice: "Netherworld Lord, King Yan, Qin Fengqing, attack the Heavenly Court army from the Netherworld. The Earth Lord's Book of Life and Death and the Six Paths Heavenly Wheel can both be used. Teacher, carry my coffin and send me to the front line! Although the pressure in this battle is immense, the overall trend is on our side."

Everyone was silent for a moment. The Xuan Emperor's voice came, unhurried: "Is Mu Tianzun gambling with the fate of the Yan Kang nation?"

"It's not a gamble!"

Qin Mu steadied his mind, his eyes sharp: "It's because we already have the ability to contend with the Heavenly Court. In the battle of the Xuan Capital, with Junior Brother Jiang personally in command, it's impossible for this battle to be lost."

He tried to get up but couldn't move. He said in a deep voice: "The key to this battle is that the enemy has three Dao Achievers: Taichu, the Empress, and Hao Tianzun. These are their biggest trump cards! After Junior Brother Jiang arrives at the Xuan Capital, Moon Lord and Lang Huan will return. On our side, the Tianzun-level combat power includes Moon, Lang, You, Qing, Xuan, Wu, Bai, Xu, Yu, Yan, and also Taishi. The Heavenly Lord is in the Xuan Capital, so he is excluded."

Woodcutter Wen Tiange said, "The enemy's Tianzun-level combat power includes the Taiji Ancient God, Right Divine Strategist, Left Dragon Martial, Right Dragon Martial, Left Divine Might, Right Divine Might, Left Feather Forest, Right Feather Forest. We have the advantage in Tianzun-level combat power, but we need someone to deal with the Dao Achievers, which is extremely dangerous."

Qin Mu said, "The Left and Right Feather Forest armies were responsible for escorting my coffin to the Ancestral Court, but they were intercepted by Xu Shenghua. The Left and Right Feather Forest can no longer return. That eliminates two Tianzun-level armies. Taishi!"

Taishi stepped forward.

Qin Mu's expression darkened, and he said earnestly, "Dao Brother, the Taiji Ancient Gods can never become your Dao friends again."

Taishi fell silent.

Qin Mu said, "They have become the Ten Tianzun. Once they become the Ten Tianzun, they can never turn back. You cannot save them, and they cannot awaken."

Taishi said hoarsely, "I understand."

Qin Mu stared at him and said in a deep voice, "You must kill them without mercy! If you show mercy, more people will die! The people around you might die because of you!"

Taishi looked at the faces of the people around him, clenched his fists, and said hoarsely, "Rest assured, I will not show mercy!"

Qin Mu closed his eyes, lay back slowly, and said, "Gentlemen, you can go and prepare. Help me close the coffin lid, but don't nail it shut. I need some time to prepare for this great battle."

Woodcutter Wen Tiange frowned and asked, "You just mentioned the Tianzun. How do we deal with those who haven't achieved Dao?"

Qin Mu's voice came from the coffin: "Shang Jun will deal with Taichu. Xu Shenghua and Lan Yutian will face the Empress. As for Hao Tianzun, I will crawl out of the coffin and deal with him myself. Don't disturb me. I need to recuperate."

Everyone lifted the coffin lid and closed the Burial Dao Divine Coffin.

Inside the coffin, there was silence, no sound at all.

Qin Mu closed his eyes and gradually fell into a dream. Layers of dreams spread out within the Burial Dao Divine Coffin, transforming into layers of heavens. Countless tiny Qin Mu walked out of his dreams, bustling around his wounds, communicating with each other.

Woodcutter Wen Tiange led the crowd away. Suddenly, he asked, "Daoist Xu, how serious are Mu'er's injuries?"

Xu Shenghua said, "Very serious, but his primordial spirit is unharmed. However, his physical injuries are too severe, and he cannot move. The slightest movement will cause his Dao wounds to recur, potentially endangering his primordial spirit."

Woodcutter was stunned: "He just said he could be healed in five years at the earliest..."

Xu Shenghua knew Qin Mu best and said, "He means that if he enters a dream for five years, using all his wisdom and means, he might be able to heal his Dao wounds. But if he has to contend with Emperor Hao Tian..."

He frowned slightly and said, "The injuries might recur and affect his primordial spirit. Then it would be difficult to heal."

Woodcutter also frowned and looked at Pharmacist. Pharmacist shook his head: "Mu'er's medical skills are not inferior to mine. I can no longer understand his injuries."

"Mu'er is risking his life," Granny Si said softly.

"In this era, who isn't risking their life?"

Ling Yuxiu strode towards Lanfeng Valley and said, "Gentlemen, let's hurry and prepare. Notify Emperor Yan Feng, go see the Western Emperor White Tiger. When the army is assembled, that will be the time to move and fight the decisive battle!"

Having been an emperor for many years, she had the strongest command ability among them. She issued orders: "Grandpa Pharmacist, summon the best pharmacists of the Yan Kang to treat the wounded! Grandpa Blind, lead the army formation masters to repair the damaged formation diagrams! Grandpa Butcher, Granny Si, equip all soldiers with the latest divine weapons and divine armor. Send their broken divine weapons and divine armor back to the Yan Kang's supervisory factories and have all factories repair them at full speed!"

She issued one command after another: "Summon all the gods from the sacred lands and academies to join the army as quickly as possible and familiarize themselves with the battle preparations and formations! The Dao Ancestor of the Dao Sect, Lin Xuan Dao Lord, the Little Jade Capital's Wang Immortal, the Heavenly Sage Cult's Heavenly Kings and Dharma Protectors—summon them all!"

"First Patriarch, send someone to invite Grandpa Mute. Transfer one hundred thousand Yan Kang Heavenly Artisans to build ten supervisory factories in Lanfeng Valley as quickly as possible to repair divine weapons at any time! Also, within one month, repair all the heavy divine artifacts here!"

"Grandpa Deaf, transfer all the painters from the Painting Sage Pavilion to assist Grandpa Blind in drawing new formation diagrams! Also, draw more formation diagrams and send them to the Netherworld to be handed over to the Netherworld Lord! Ask the Netherworld Lord's avatar to come see me!"

"Senior Brother Wei, order the mobilization of the Yan Kang cultivators to ensure that all teleportation portals and spiritual energy transfer bridges in the rear are operational. Not a single gate or bridge can be cut off! Also, send envoys to the various heavens, asking them to transport more supplies and send more gods and demons to fight here!"

By the time she reached Lanfeng Valley, she had already issued all the orders. The valley immediately became busy, with all the soldiers implementing her commands in an orderly manner.

Not long after, the Netherworld Lord's avatar arrived. Ling Yuxiu asked, "Lord, can you contact Xie Wuqi and Prince Mingya?"

The Netherworld Lord understood and turned to leave.

Ling Yuxiu looked back at the Burial Dao Divine Coffin lying between Lanfeng Valley and the Heavenly Court camp. Her gaze was complex as she murmured, "Everyone is risking their lives, everyone..."

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