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Chapter 1366: Chapter 42: Great Emperor VS Earth Emperor (Vote for Monthly Ticket) Chapter 1366: Chapter 42: Great Emperor VS Earth Emperor (Vote for Monthly Ticket) …

“More importantly, there’s no pressure to bear since that kid Wang Shouzhe always takes the brunt. We can join hands and do some minor tasks in our spare time, play cards when we want to play cards, do whatever we fancy, and be idle and carefree all day long,” Emperor Longchang continued to persuade.

“This this this…”

Jiang Zhencang was indeed swayed by his words. After all, he had worried over Da Qian and the human race for three thousand years! Looking back, it really was quite exhausting…

The lifestyle Emperor Longchang described was indeed very desirable.

“Old Jiang, stop hemming and hawing. I think that girl Li Yao is quite capable. With her managing the Sacred Land, she’ll probably do a much better job than you,” Emperor Longchang continued to egg on.

Jiang Zhencang rolled his eyes in response, “Indeed, Wang Liyao is quite capable, but that doesn’t mean all the achievements I’ve accomplished over thousands of years should be erased, does it? Besides, you, Longchang, aren’t really that capable either. Emperor Zi’an, who has only been in power for a mere sixty or seventy years, has already made accomplishments that are there for all to see.”

“Hey, Old Jiang, are you trying to start a fight?” Emperor Longchang glared and sneered, “Come on then~~ scared of you, am I? You, Old Jiang, wouldn’t even qualify to compete for the title of Saint nowadays!”

“All I did was speak the truth; why are you, Longchang, acting like a cornered beast? Wang Shouzhe was right; you’ve been waging pointless wars for thousands of years, with significant problems in state policy.”

“Well said, Jiang Zhencang… The Sacred Land you manage is a real mess, with no creative revenue whatsoever!”

Jiang Zhencang and Emperor Longchang went back and forth, their argument growing more heated, looking ready to roll up their sleeves and come to blows at any moment.

Bystanders scattered in all directions.

The quarrel of these two Void Realm powerhouses was not something these lesser mortals could meddle in.

Disperse, disperse~ everyone just go about your business.

…

At the same time.

South Qin, the northeastern frontier.

Amidst the rolling mountains, there was a massive marching army, winding through the woods and valleys like a colony of ants, steadily advancing in a certain direction.

Strictly speaking, this area was no longer part of South Qin’s territory.

The border had been left hundreds of miles behind them; this place was a buffer zone between two nations, a typical no-man’s-land. Neither the Daqian people nor the people of South Qin would usually come here, except for some herbalists eager for money who would occasionally venture here to gather spiritual medicine.

After all, this place was seldom trodden by humans, making it easier to find wild spiritual medicine than in more populous areas.

But precisely because it was rarely visited, the vegetation had not been cleared by human hands, and with the region’s moist climate and fertile soil, some valleys even had hot springs and mineral veins, so the plant life here grew particularly wild and rampant.

Marching through such terrain was naturally extra troublesome.

Despite the South Qin army being entirely composed of cultivators, the large number of Vital Energy Refining Realm cultivators along with the corpse puppets who lacked proper movement techniques, and the bulky supplies made it so that the lush vegetation sprouting across the mountains still posed a significant obstacle to their march, keeping their pace slow.

At this moment.

In the middle ranks of the procession, a group of humongous beasts lumbered through the forest.

These beasts stood nearly two zhang tall at the shoulder with limbs as thick as columns, their skin coarse and thick, overlaid with heavy yellow-grey rock armor. At first glance, they resembled mobile beast fortresses, immensely imposing.

The heads of these giant beasts were adorned with characteristic long snouts and great protruding tusks emerging from their jaws, very distinctive.

These were the rock-armored giant elephants unique to South Qin, at least Level Four upon reaching adulthood, with the strongest among them capable of advancing to Level Six. Not only did they have formidable defensive power, but their speed wasn’t slow either. If a few of them charged together, it would shake the earth, producing an overwhelming impact.

In such a mountainous, woodland environment, they could also be used to clear paths.

What was most exceptional was their docile nature, primarily subsisting on a vegetarian diet, making them easier to maintain compared to carnivorous fierce beasts, a rare and valuable war beast.

Even if not used for combat, they could be employed to transport supplies, boasting a powerful carrying capacity, enhanced safety, and a more imposing appearance. Many of South Qin’s great nobles liked to keep some rock-armored giant elephants to showcase their power.

The group of rock-armored giant elephants seen now belonged to the South Qin army’s wealth.

Atop their broad backs, huts made of bamboo and wood were constructed. These huts were delicately designed with windows and doors, offering excellent privacy, adorned internally with luxurious silk, and providing ample space. Even with two people living inside, it wouldn’t feel cramped — almost like a moving hotel.

Compared to the bumpy and cramped carriages, these “elephant houses” were much more comfortable.

Those entitled to use these elephant houses were, of course, the high-ranking and powerful within the South Qin army.

At that moment, two men in a central elephant house were poring over a map, discussing the upcoming marching plans.

“If we continue another thousand li, we will reach the territory of the Youmen Ridge. The region’s spirit veins are abundant and mixed, and they are extremely active, often colliding and resulting in the Earth Dragon turning over. Occasionally, there are volcanic eruptions, and the terrain changes every few years. The maps we previously had were drawn hundreds of years ago and may not be accurate today. I’ve sent scouts ahead to draft a new map. Prince of Beimin, why not join me in examining it?”

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