Chapter 2630: Is It Real or Illusion? Also True, Also Illusion

"That's right, it's all the arrangement of the Illusory Music God. It's just that your soul is too strong, so He couldn't destroy it and could only trap you with His own Dream Divine Realm. This way, Panlong Kingdom loses one of its main commanders, and Bekka loses a major obstacle." The Great Shaman said solemnly, "Until now, we have obtained the divine status of the Illusory Music God and simultaneously destroyed His Dream Realm, only then releasing your soul back."

So it was really the Illusory Music God playing tricks? He Lingchuan rubbed his temples, his mind in a moment of confusion.

He had originally been quite certain that after the Red General and the Black Dragon God Venerable defeated Mitian, the Great Square Vessel would upgrade on its own, which was why he kicked him back to reality and closed the door of the Panlong World to him.

At that time, he also frequently saw chaos moving in the void beyond the sky, indicating that the Great Square Vessel had no patience and didn't want him to linger any longer.

Then, as soon as he opened his eyes, he was back in reality.

But now it seems that the "Tiger Wing General's" prolonged unconsciousness might truly be due to a divine scheme within the Panlong World?

He Lingchuan quickly thought of another anomaly:

He had frequently gone in and out of reality and the Panlong World before, but the people here fundamentally couldn't feel his departure. To this world, he had never paused, nor had he ever left midway.

But this time is truly different.

During his absence, time in this world continued to flow.

Even when he returned, it was already five years later.

He Lingchuan had a momentarily ridiculous and terrifying thought:

Could it truly be as Shi Shichu said, that his existence in the Panlong World is the real one?

And what he had always thought of as "reality" might not truly be the dream realm of the heavenly demon?

But this slight confusion in cognition disappeared when he glanced again at the Fate Divine Seal on his wrist.

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

"Where is the Illusory Music God now?"

Zhong Shengguang took over the conversation: "Taken away by the Red General using the Great Square Vessel, the heavenly realm may temporarily not know."

He Lingchuan immediately understood.

He solemnly bowed to the three people present, his hands almost touching the ground:

"It is my own carelessness, having fallen for the heavenly demon's scheme, and still troubling you all to exhaust yourselves in rescuing me—I am deeply ashamed!"

Zhong Shengguang immediately supported his arm:

"The heavenly demon is cunning and vicious, impossible to guard against. Fortunately, the Illusory Music God has been apprehended, and henceforth there will be no such threat."

Speaking of this, He Lingchuan naturally asked:

"Where did the Red General go?"

He could wake up, and the Red General had also exerted all his strength—why is he not here now?

The smile on Zhong Shengguang's face faded:

"After she retrieved the divine status of the Illusory Music God, she rushed back to guard Longkou Pass, resisting Bekka's western invasion."

He Lingchuan started—Bekka has actually reached Longkou Pass?!

He suppressed the unease in his heart: "What about my subordinates and army?"

"The formation of the Tiger Wing Army is still there; they all firmly believe you will definitely return. Before today, I had already let them temporarily station in the suburbs." Zhong Shengguang jerked his chin outward, "As for the Ximo Legion, it has already been assigned under several generals' commands and cannot be fully recalled."

After all, five years have passed, and Panlong Kingdom is again deep in war. With the Tiger Wing General himself unconscious, his powerful army could not possibly remain idle.

Zhong Shengguang asked He Lingchuan: "How is your body?"

"No problem." He Lingchuan stretched his limbs, his whole body emitting fine cracking sounds, "Killing and setting fires—all done with great efficiency."

This body really doesn't feel like it has been lying down for five years.

If a person is bedridden for a long time, let alone five years, even one year would cause muscles to stiffen and atrophy.

He, however, just felt a bit stiff upon waking, his fingers a bit unresponsive, but now he is full of spirit and vigor.

So, he indeed came from the real world!

Zhong Shengguang laughed:

"Alright, go retrieve your military insignia. Your awakening is great news to boost the morale of the three armies!"

After five years apart, the Tiger Wing General returns again, and the Panlong Army will surely erupt!

With the great battle ahead, what other news could be more uplifting to morale than this?

"Yes!" He Lingchuan's next words, however, were: "It's best to keep the news of my awakening secret and not spread it."

Everyone present were sharp individuals; upon hearing, they immediately understood:

The Tiger Wing General and the Red General are alike—both are the sharpest blades of Panlong Kingdom. This blade has been dull for several years and had to be put away in storage. Bekka doesn't know that he could suddenly regain his sharp edge?

What a great opportunity this is.

"Good." Zhong Shengguang immediately changed his mind: "We received news that a Bekka force of three thousand landed at Sanggang Port in Chongguo, then marched northward. This is their first invasion from the southern wilderness, attempting to open a second front. We judge that their target might be Fululu Gully, and I have already sent Xu Zhiyu to rush there to intercept. You know, that place is an important strategic pass; if the enemy seizes it, we will be in great trouble."

Xu Zhiyu is also a fierce general of Panlong Kingdom, whom He Lingchuan knows.

"Also, news came from the Mao River Plains that Bai Sha Bay shows signs of Bekka's main force gathering; three days ago, someone saw the Spirit Void General Fu Shanlie at the southern end of the Mao River trade route."

An old acquaintance has appeared again.

The war situation of Panlong is truly much worse than He Lingchuan imagined!

It's rare to see He Lingchuan looking shocked; Zhong Shengguang said in a deep voice: "Give yourself half a day to rest, then you will lead the Tiger Wing Army to Fululu Gully. We will maintain contact along the way. Regarding the situation and battle conditions of these two years, you can inquire with Hu Min."

His time is precious; these background details do not need to be explained by him.

"Good!" He Lingchuan agreed: "This time, I must give them a surprise."

He still had one question:

"In these past few years, has anything happened at Ling Mountain?"

"Not bad." Shi Shichu nodded, "Ling Mountain has always been supporting forces resisting the heavenly demon in various places, such as Que State, such as the Xin family of the Shahe River basin, such as the Mao Lu tribe of the Bai Meng grassland, etc. —just the overt ones number over ten. Before you fell into unconsciousness, Que State had already taken shape and was the one most favored by Ling Mountain among the many forces."

"I have also heard." The former Panlongcheng was indeed an object of Ling Mountain's intentional support, and it truly received much help from Ling Mountain to get through the most critical period. But later, Panlongcheng developed and grew extremely fast, unwilling to bow down and make offerings to Ling Mountain, only wishing to "discuss as equals," so the relationship became delicate.

But for the other supported forces, Ling Mountain remains an insurmountable great mountain, a great tree that must be relied upon.

"However, Que State experienced internal turmoil three years ago; the originally unfavored Third Prince murdered his father and killed his brother to seize the throne, and beforehand there were actually no omens. Afterwards, he announced that the entire nation would serve the heavenly god and submit to Bekka!"

He Lingchuan couldn't help but praise: "What a good partner, pulling the firewood from under the pot."

Hearing this, it's just the usual trick of Bekka and the Heavenly Gods. Ling Mountain was truly careless.

"Ling Mountain was furious, decided to punish, and thus sent experts to Que State, intending to support the opposing forces to power."

(End of Chapter)