[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-life-as-false-emperor":3,"chapter-eternal-life-as-false-emperor-eternal-life-as-false-emperor-chapter-252":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Eternal Life as False Emperor",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1682798,2149,"Chapter 252 217: Fog Python Banner, Rise!","eternal-life-as-false-emperor-chapter-252",252,"\u003Cp>Under the deadly order of Tuoba Qingtong, hundreds of fishing boats rushed toward the Imperial Navy with no regard for their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of cannonballs crashed onto their ships, instantly smashing countless fishing boats into pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with this, many unlucky souls were torn apart by the cannonballs, creating waves several meters high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get in the water! Everyone, get in the water!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the urging of a shirtless man, the men on the fishing boats all held knives between their teeth and leaped into the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had lived in Yunmeng Marsh since childhood and were excellent swimmers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the chaos of water warfare, they swam as swiftly as fish toward the Imperial Army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, the left wing of the Tuoba Clan had another fleet of naval forces moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several men stood on the bow of the ship, gazing at the distant military formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big Brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man looked toward the army in confusion and said, \"The Commander is signaling us to quickly penetrate the Imperial Navy and stop their Red Coat Cannons from firing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chaotic River Dragon couldn't believe his ears and said, \"Why would General Tuoba Jiang give such an order?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Weren't we supposed to be the reserve forces, mainly to harass the rear during the battle between the two armies? Why are we the main attack now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well... I don't really know, maybe it's an order from that young master of the Tuoba Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chaotic River Dragon cursed under his breath. He was originally a water thief in the northwest of Yunmeng Marsh, enjoying a care-free life as king with hundreds of ships and thousands of brothers under his command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, even so, he secretly paid tribute to the Tuoba Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Tuoba Clan was like the sky over Yunmeng Marsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who would have thought that the Tuoba Clan would rebel!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they had no choice but to fully submit to the Tuoba Clan, or face annihilation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Tuoba Jiang, the Commander-in-Chief, was quite a character and continuously drew them in, assigning them harassment as their main task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, being able to establish a foothold in Yunmeng Marsh and gather over a thousand water thief brothers meant the Chaotic River Dragon had some skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than a year ago, by sheer dumb luck, he caught a strange fish with a single horn at the bottom of Yunmeng Marsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating it, he felt a burning heat all over, with countless images flashing in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The True Qi within him surged, and his Martial Dao skills unexpectedly entered the Innate Realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Innate Realm Martial Artist, a status countless martial artists dreamed of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, it was still nothing in front of the Tuoba Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big Brother, another signal is here. Should we follow the order?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chaotic River Dragon took a deep breath and gritted his teeth, \"Inform the brothers to get ready for departure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big Brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His subordinate exclaimed, \"This... this is sending us to our deaths. The Imperial Army has over a hundred thousand troops and so many Red Coat Cannons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know, but if we don't carry out the task, the Tuoba Clan will definitely not spare us in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chaotic River Dragon said in a low voice, \"Later, tell the brothers to...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He whispered a few instructions, and his subordinate's eyes lit up before quickly passing on the orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the Chaotic River Dragon's water thief troops began to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Splash~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Splash~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Splash~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the violent water flow, hundreds of warships swiftly launched from the left wing of the Tuoba Clan, charging toward the Imperial Navy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although these ships were called warships, on closer inspection, they looked more like fishing boats that had been modified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each warship had a very slender hull, resembling a chopstick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This design made them resistant to winds and waves, but also had its advantages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is, they were extremely fast and incredibly maneuverable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperial Army quickly discovered these warships, and dozens of cannonballs were fired at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the ships quickly dispersed, dodging the cannonballs falling from the sky as best as they could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although some unlucky ones were hit by the cannonballs, most of the ships managed to evade the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the vast sea, they continued to maneuver, gradually approaching the Imperial Army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Tuoba Clan's warship, Tuoba Qingtong watched the water thieves' movements and couldn't help but clap his hands, \"Well done!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This way, we can attract the Imperial Army's attention, and the rest of the navy will be...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tuoba Jiang couldn't help but remind him, \"The Chaotic River Dragon should operate outside the battlefield, seeking opportunities to kill the enemy general. But in the current chaos...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tuoba Qingtong frowned, \"Your tactic might work for a regular army, but now we face the firepower of the Imperial Navy. Advancing bit by bit with distance would be suicide; the best way is to charge into their formation quickly and engage in close-quarters battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only this way can we limit their cannons to the greatest extent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen to my orders, full attack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As soon as we find the main ship of the Imperial General, we will take immediate action to kill that vile creature!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tuoba Jiang sighed deeply and could only say helplessly, \"Yes, Young Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following his order, a series of signals were sent out, and the entire Tuoba Clan's naval formation accelerated once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the cannon fire, they surged towards the Imperial formation like a tidal wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Tuoba Jiang, after all, was a veteran of many battles. During the charge, he deliberately placed the other water thieves and fishermen's ships at the front to bear the brunt of the cannon fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The core fleet belonging to the Tuoba Clan was hidden in the middle, relying on the charge of the dare-to-die squads to rapidly close in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there were still many cannonballs attacking them, compared to the dare-to-die squads at the forefront, the losses for the Tuoba Clan's core fleet were bearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he had reserved a team of standby ships for response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the huge cannon roars, the Chaotic River Dragon's ships were already closing in on the Imperial Army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Yunlong stood atop the lookout tower, observing carefully, his expression changing slightly. He immediately leaped down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General! There's something peculiar about those ships, they're covered with a large amount of cowhide and goods. I fear it's a trap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the telescope, Meng Guang also noticed something. The fleet moved quickly, and after entering cannon range, many people jumped into the lake and swam away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a large number of ships continued their charge with inertia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Guang said, \"Tilt the cannons, don't let them get close.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, another round of cannon fire came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many cannons hit the water, but a fair number of shells struck the ships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the ships hit by cannon fire exploded violently, with intense flames shooting into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's... gunpowder!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Guang's pupils contracted, \"The Tuoba Clan has gunpowder now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick! Continue the bombardment, don't let them get close...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Guang's order was issued, but it was already too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ten or so ships still laden with gunpowder finally approached the Imperial fleet, exploding thunderously, engulfing three large ships and dozens of smaller ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many began to scream in agony as flames soared into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thud!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thud thud!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's that sound?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Below the ships! There are water ghosts drilling the hull!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, abandon ship!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many naval soldiers shouted as numerous Tuoba Clan water ghosts appeared beneath their ships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their exceptional diving and swimming skills, they submerged under the large ships and began drilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Against other enemies, this tactic might have been effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Tuoba Clan now faced the Great Yu Navy, which originated from water thieves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon an order, thousands of soldiers immediately shed their uniforms, grabbed long knives, and dove in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the surface of the lake began to churn, with large amounts of blood surfacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In no time, bodies began to rise from the lakebed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among these corpses, most were from the Tuoba Clan's water ghost units, with only a few belonging to the navy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had already exhausted much energy diving underwater to drill through the navy's large ships, having submerged dozens of meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the Great Yu Navy awaited them well-prepared, easily cutting them down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, the Tuoba Clan's first wave of attack lost at least several thousand men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tuoba Qingtong's intended target and purpose were achieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tuoba Clan's army of over a hundred thousand and warships had already engaged the Great Yu Court Navy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless ropes were thrown from the Tuoba Clan warships, tied to the Great Yu Navy's masts. Numerous Tuoba Clan members swung over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, waiting for them wasn't the steel knives of the Great Yu Navy but the long-prepared firearms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Open fire!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Open fire!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang bang!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, countless gunshots erupted in the water fog, with a dense barrage of bullets easily tearing these rebel bodies apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With screams, countless Tuoba Clan insurgents fell from mid-air, crashing heavily into the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Open fire!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep firing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the orders of their captains, leaders, and captains, navies guarded the ships from all sides, constantly gunning down the Tuoba Clan rebels trying to board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While squads of rebels got shot and fell into the lake, a small number managed to break through the gunfire blockade, landing on the navy warships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waiting Great Yu Navy quickly pounced on them, slaying them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, the once dense gunfire diminished, replaced by the piercing sounds of battle cries and weapon clashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the chaos, the warship carrying Tuoba Qingtong and Zhao Qingshang also approached the chaotic battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames soared from more than ships, while battles raged across the warships still on the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chaotic River Dragon hidden in the lake continued dragging fallen naval soldiers underwater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Tan Yunlong, Shentu Kui, and Sunx Hui remained hidden within the navy, ambushing the rebels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, the Great Yu Navy still held the advantage, primarily due to weaponry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tuoba Clan rebels fought only driven by their passionate zeal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surveying the chaos, Tuoba Qingtong said, \"Qingshang, it's up to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand, Elder Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Qingshang responded, grabbing a gray-white triangular banner in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tossed it up, and to his surprise, it floated in mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands swiftly formed seals, whispered incantations, and obscure Spiritual Qi fluctuations emanated from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray-white triangular banner billowed with the wind, instantly transforming into a massive, three-meter-long flag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woosh,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woosh woosh...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fierce winds suddenly emanated from the banner, enveloping the surroundings in dense fog once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In its midst, a menacing white giant python could be glimpsed rolling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fog Python Banner, away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1816,"2026-06-06T13:34:09.115Z",1,"novelbin.me","668091b28b5f082d177514e104db8a7c742d2bc22fa75b3470d320cc0a4e0431","eternal-life-as-false-emperor-chapter-253","eternal-life-as-false-emperor-chapter-251",358,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-as-false-emperor-cover.jpg"]