Chapter 144: An Aggressive War Becomes a War of National Defense

Within the territory of Great Qin, above the north and south, the passage between the two worlds opened.

Immediately following, one hundred thousand Mongol vanguard troops surged out from the passage between the two worlds like a tide, descending upon the land of the Great Qin Empire.

Their armor gleamed brilliantly under the sunlight, warhorses neighed, iron hooves thundered like lightning, and their momentum was as grand as a rainbow.

Genghis Khan, this generation's majestic ruler, stood on high ground, gazing into the distance with eyes like torches.

He was full of confidence, harboring no doubts about the strength of the Great Yuan Empire.

However, regarding this brand-new World, he still knew very little after all.

Therefore, the primary mission of these one hundred thousand Mongol vanguard troops was to understand the situation of this World and gather intelligence on the Great Qin Empire.

He calculated inwardly that these one hundred thousand Mongol iron cavalry were the elite troops he had carefully selected; every warrior was a veteran of a hundred battles, sufficient to crush an ordinary nation.

Using them to gather intelligence on the Great Qin Empire was already more than enough.

Yet, how could he have imagined that the strength of the Great Qin Empire far exceeded his imagination.

The soldiers of Great Qin had long been waiting in full battle array along the border, like a group of fierce tigers lurking in the shadows, ready to strike at any moment.

Their iron armor gleamed brilliantly under the sunlight, as if they were draped in golden battle robes, their momentum majestic and soul-shaking.

At the edge of the horizon, the passage between the two worlds opened, and the Mongol army crossed over from another domain.

One hundred thousand Mongol iron cavalry surged forward like a torrent, hooves thundering like lightning, riding the clouds and mist.

Their armor flashed with a cold, chilling light under the sun, and every pair of eyes was filled with wildness and fanaticism, as if they intended to trample this Great Qin Empire underfoot.

And Genghis Khan, this Heavenly Pride of a generation, had not descended in person at this moment.

He sat within his command tent, his gaze profound, as if he could pierce through thousands of mountains and rivers to perceive everything.

He needed these one hundred thousand iron cavalry as his pathfinders to probe the reality of this Great Qin Empire and guard against the unexpected.

However, even though Genghis Khan possessed ten thousand kinds of confidence in his heart, he still maintained the caution that was due.

In his heart, he did not regard the Great Qin Empire as a rival, but after all, the situation of this newly born World was still unclear.

He stared quietly at those one hundred thousand iron cavalry, a trace of pride and self-satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

He took a deep breath and spoke slowly, his voice resonant and firm: "Warriors of the Empire, go, go, go and conquer all the land that can be conquered. Let our iron cavalry leave an eternal mark upon this land!"

Following his command, the one hundred thousand Mongol iron cavalry cheered in unison, their voices shaking the heavens and the earth.

They brandished the weapons in their hands and galloped their horses, stepping into the territory of Great Qin with unprecedented fanaticism and determination.

And deep within this Great Qin Empire, a million-strong army had long been waiting in full battle array.

They wore battle armor, moving across the ground like green dragons, their momentum overbearing.

The Great Qin Green Dragon Group Army coiled and wound like a giant dragon, its momentum majestic.

This army was unlike the ordinary; they were capable of condensing a mysterious power—the Green Dragon Battle Soul.

When the war drums sounded and the soldiers shouted in unison, the Green Dragon Battle Soul would condense within their bodies, emitting a brilliant light and raising an endless power of Green Dragon slaughter.

Ying Zheng stood on high ground, stepping upon the Great Qin Black Dragon of Luck, overlooking the descent of those one hundred thousand Mongol iron cavalry.

His eyes were filled with firmness and confidence, as if he had long since seen through the outcome of this war.

He spoke indifferently, his voice filled with majesty and dominance: "Mongol iron cavalry? Then let us see if the iron cavalry of your Great Yuan Empire is stronger, or if My Great Qin elite soldiers are a cut above."

As Ying Zheng's words fell lightly, the Green Dragon Group Army moved rapidly.

They shouted in unison, their voices shaking the heavens and the earth, as if they intended to rattle the entire world.

The Green Dragon Battle Soul boiled within their bodies, transforming into streaks of sharp sword Qi, slashing violently toward the Mongol iron cavalry.

"Wind! Wind!"

"Wind! Wind! Wind! Great Wind!"

The cheers of the Great Qin soldiers swept across the entire battlefield like a gale, their soaring fighting spirit rushing straight into the clouds.

Their eyes were filled with fanaticism and firmness, as if they intended to swallow all enemies within this endless fighting spirit.

An unprecedented aura of slaughter permeated the space between heaven and earth, as if even the air were solidified by this killing intent.

This was the power of an army that had won a hundred battles out of a hundred; they possessed incomparable fighting spirit and courage, and no matter what kind of enemy they faced, they could meet them without the slightest fear.

The one hundred thousand Mongol iron cavalry had originally thought that this time they were only facing an ordinary mortal World, yet when they truly faced the Great Qin Green Dragon Group Army, they felt unprecedented pressure.

Seeing the intense killing intent and fighting spirit radiating from the other side, they knew that the opposition was absolutely not ordinary soldiers, but battle-hardened veterans who had experienced countless trials of life and death and had won a hundred battles out of a hundred.

However, they felt no fear; the iron cavalry of Great Yuan were invincible and had already conquered one enemy after another.

And this time, it would be the same.

After Genghis Khan saw this scene through the Holy Light Mirror, an unprecedented look of gravity appeared on his face.

He knew that the opponent he had encountered this time was extraordinary, but he still maintained his composure and confidence.

"I did not expect that the opponent would actually be a troop of veteran soldiers, but it does not matter; under the iron cavalry of my Great Yuan, all enemies will be torn to shreds."

The one hundred thousand Mongol iron cavalry surged forward like a tide, engaging in a fierce clash with the Great Qin Green Dragon Group Army.

On the battlefield, the gleam of blades and shadows of swords intertwined into one, and the shouts of battle shook the heavens and the earth.

This was a contest concerning national dignity and glory, and both sides threw themselves into this battle with all their might.

Dignity only gleams brilliantly upon the sharp edge of a blade.

When the flames of war between two nations are ignited, one side is destined to perish in the long river of history.

The Mongol iron cavalry controlled the mysterious Shengyu Zhili and the power of God, and these powers condensed into various powerful holy arts in their hands.

Originally just ordinary cavalry, but under the blessing of that holy power, every cavalryman seemed to transform into a holy knight, controlling marvelous power, their slaughter unparalleled.

It is understandable that the Great Yuan Empire was able to conquer such vast lands.

In the smoke of war, the Mongol iron cavalry achieved victory time and time again, and their power grew continuously in battle.

They likewise feared no war, because they believed that under the protection of the holy power, they would be invincible.

Under the leadership of the Heavenly Pride of a generation, they would annihilate any enemy.

However, just when these one hundred thousand Mongol iron cavalry thought they could quickly tear the Great Qin iron cavalry to shreds, they encountered an unprecedented challenge.

The Great Qin Iron Cavalry brewed a Green Dragon Battle Soul, displaying astonishing combat power on the battlefield.

The Green Dragon Battle Soul was a battle soul unique to the Green Dragon Group Army.

The Green Dragon Battle Soul appeared, shrouding all the Great Qin soldiers on the battlefield.

Under the blessing of this mysterious power, every Great Qin Iron Cavalry soldier seemed to have gained endless strength; carrying the power of slaughter, they charged toward the Mongol Iron Cavalry without looking back.

Under the shroud of the Green Dragon Battle Soul, the combat power of the Great Qin Iron Cavalry was greatly enhanced.

They were like fierce tigers descending from the mountains, unstoppable. Facing the Holy Knights of the Mongol Iron Cavalry, the Great Qin Iron Cavalry displayed astonishing courage and combat power.

Although the Holy Knights of the Mongol Iron Cavalry were powerful, they were directly suppressed in front of the Green Dragon 【Group】.

Tear them apart, tear them apart, tear them all apart!

Under the violent blessing of the Green Dragon Battle Soul, the Great Qin Iron Cavalry swept across the battlefield like a gale and rainstorm, directly tearing the hundred thousand Mongol Iron Cavalry to pieces.

This was not a battle between evenly matched opponents, but a one-sided crushing.

The Shengyu Zhili and the power of God that the Mongol Iron Cavalry were so proud of appeared so fragile under the fierce attacks of the Green Dragon Battle Soul.

They had once been invincible on the battlefield relying on these powers, but at this moment, facing the Great Qin Iron Cavalry, they appeared so powerless.

The soldiers of Great Qin were heroic and fearless; they charged into the fray and pressed forward with indomitable will.

Under the blessing of the Green Dragon Battle Soul, their combat power was greatly enhanced, and every charge made the Mongol Iron Cavalry pay a heavy price.

This was a one-sided suppression; the Mongol army had no power to fight back in front of the Great Qin Iron Cavalry.

The tactics and strategies they had once been proud of appeared so pale and weak in front of the Great Qin soldiers.

Every attack of the Great Qin Iron Cavalry struck the Mongol army like a heavy hammer, leaving them in unbearable pain.

In the end, the hundred thousand Mongol army was routed before the Great Qin Iron Cavalry; they were like fallen leaves swept away by a storm, scattering in all directions.

There were no surprises in this battle; in front of Great Qin, the Mongol army could not even stir up a single spray of water.

What is called powerful?

Great Qin gave everyone the answer.

Genghis Khan, this imperial leader who had conquered countless territories, witnessed the scene of the hundred thousand Mongol Iron Cavalry being ruthlessly torn apart by the Great Qin Iron Cavalry through the Holy Light Mirror at this moment, his heart filled with shock and disbelief.

"This is impossible, this is absolutely impossible."

He muttered to himself, his eyes revealing deep doubt and terror.

How could the Great Yuan Iron Cavalry, which had always been successful and invincible, be defeated so miserably at this moment?

The empire had once conquered one opponent after another and even annihilated several Worlds; why would it fail and perish here?

However, everything before his eyes was so real that he had to accept this cruel fact.

He realized that they had provoked a powerful enemy, a powerful empire whose strength perhaps far exceeded the Great Yuan Empire.

But Genghis Khan was a Heavenly Pride of his generation after all; he quickly steadied his mindset, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice: "It doesn't matter, no matter how powerful the enemy is, they will eventually be annihilated by my Great Yuan."

A flash of firmness and determination crossed his eyes, as if he had already seen the day of victory over the Great Qin Empire.

"Perhaps, this is not a catastrophe for the empire, but an opportunity for the empire."

He continued, a bold idea already forming in his heart.

The Great Yuan Empire had once developed the usage of the power of God by conquering the Xifang Zhidi, thereby strengthening its own power.

Now facing the Great Qin Empire, this formidable enemy, if they could defeat them, then the Great Yuan Empire might be able to control another powerful force, making the empire even stronger.

Thinking of this, excitement and anticipation flickered in the eyes of Genghis Khan.

He knew well that this would be a difficult challenge, but he also believed that as long as the empire was united, they would surely be able to overcome all difficulties and win the final victory.

As a Heavenly Pride of his generation and a hero who led the rise of the Mongols, he had this confidence.

As for passing the news to the Great Qing side, Genghis Khan sneered in his heart.

The Great Yuan Empire had suffered such a great loss, how could he let the Great Qing Empire have it easy?

Genghis Khan took a deep breath; he would personally lead the imperial army to fight a decisive battle against the Great Qin Empire and defeat this powerful opponent.

Just as Genghis Khan was struggling to steady his mindset, trying to recover from the shock.

A cold and majestic voice suddenly rang out in his mind.

The voice was like one coming from the endless Nothingness, filled with unquestionable authority.

"I, Ying Zheng, Lord of Great Qin, greet the Great Yuan Khan."

The voice of Ying Zheng was clear and firm, every word seeming to carry the force of a thousand jun.

Immediately following, the tone of Ying Zheng shifted, his smile revealing a chill: "Genghis Khan, are you prepared? Prepared for the empire to be annihilated?"

Ying Zheng seemed to be confronting Genghis Khan from across space, seeing where Genghis Khan was.

The heart of Genghis Khan sank abruptly; he felt an unprecedented sense of oppression.

He realized that this Lord of Great Qin was not bluffing, but truly possessed the strength to annihilate the Great Yuan Empire.

As soon as his words fell, the Holy Light Mirror shattered before his eyes, turning into countless fragments and dissipating into the air.

Genghis Khan knew that this was done intentionally by Ying Zheng to demonstrate his strength.

He was incomparably shocked in his heart; the strength of Ying Zheng was very powerful, making him wary.

He had actually discovered his location from across space and directly obliterated the Holy Light Mirror.

Such strength was simply beyond his imagination.

The mindset that Genghis Khan had just steadied had a tendency to break down again; he realized that this war would be much more difficult than they had anticipated.

The Great Qin Empire had such powerful strength and a leader; if they wanted to achieve victory, they must put in greater effort.

However, he had no time to think carefully, because the Great Qin army had already descended into the territory of the Great Yuan Empire through the passage between the two Worlds.

They swept in like a black storm, leaving behind ruins and death wherever they went.

The momentum of the Great Qin soldiers' advance was like a gale and rainstorm, unstoppable.

Over the territory of the Great Yuan Empire, they were like a bamboo being split, invincible all the way.

The iron cavalry of the Great Yuan Empire, once renowned for being invincible, appeared so fragile and unbearable before the elite soldiers of Great Qin.

This battle was a completely one-sided slaughter; relying on their powerful combat strength and advanced tactics, the soldiers of Great Qin occupied countless territories of the Great Yuan Empire in a short amount of time.

The speed of their advance was so fast that the Great Yuan Empire was fundamentally unable to organize any effective resistance.

As the soldiers of Great Qin pushed deeper, their goal became increasingly clear—to strike directly at the heart of the Great Yuan Empire: Dadu.

As the capital of the Great Yuan Empire, Dadu was not only the political center but also the center of economy and culture.

Once Dadu fell, the Great Yuan Empire would fall into a state of eternal damnation, and the empire would be on the verge of collapse.

The war of aggression that Genghis Khan had originally launched had now turned into a war for national defense.

(End of this chapter)