I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night

Chapter 948 - 516: Expedition! Sweep the Demon Domain!

With these words, everyone's heart was as clear as a mirror, and no one could persuade the Saint Master otherwise.

"Warriors of the Human Clan, heed the command of our Saint Master as we prepare to battle on Deceit Night..."

"They are ready to sacrifice their lives, to shed their blood for the noble cause of the Human Clan; how could I sit safely in the rear?"

"Let this battle begin, with me leading the charge!"

Lin Yan spoke decisively, his gaze sweeping over them, saying, "It's settled then!"

Everyone fell silent, and after a moment, Elder Lu stroked his beard and laughed, saying, "The name of the Saint Master commands respect everywhere. Now, leading the charge, setting an example, naturally boosts morale, uniting everyone, solidifying the military spirit!"

He looked at Lin Yan with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

Despite having joined the Holy Alliance, his cultivation, status, fame, and power were far beyond what they used to be.

But this Lin Yan was still the Lin Yan of old.

The rise in cultivation did not let divinity overshadow his humanity.

The control of status and power did not make him treat human lives as trivial.

The spread of his fame did not make him arrogant.

"This battle is destined to see many deaths."

Lin Yan said, "But the soldiers on the battlefield can die in the midst of battle; they must not die at the hands of their own..."

His gaze swept over, looking towards the high officials of the Holy Land, and said solemnly: "Weapons, armor, elixirs, healing herbs, talismans, provisions, and other logistics must not fail!"

The arrangements were made.

Just waiting for dawn tomorrow, the battle would begin.

That night, Lin Yan personally guarded the front line, withdrawing some guards for rest at the rear.

"It's said that kindness cannot command troops."

Li Chengdao came to his side and said, "But as the commander of this battle, the Saint Master values human life so deeply."

"Leading troops into battle inevitably brings casualties; one cannot be lenient."

Lin Yan said, "But it doesn't stop me from respecting these soldiers fighting with me. I also hope that their deaths can be meaningful..."

Li Chengdao, upon hearing this, remained silent for a while, then said, "How noble, a death with meaning! If every person of the Human Clan could die with meaning, perhaps throughout these long years, the Human Clan's plight wouldn't be so difficult!"

"Before me, it's not my concern! After me, I might not manage! But in front of me, I must sort it out..."

Lin Yan lifted the wine jug beside him, drank it all in one gulp, and then casually tossed it aside, saying, "Elder Li, watch over me. Tonight, I'll first slay two or three Demon Kings, so that tomorrow the army can advance and secure more places to camp!"

With these words, lotuses bloomed beneath his feet, and he vanished.

In the front, golden light flickered, divine might overflowing!

"If every era had people like the Saint Master, why would the Human Clan worry about not prospering?"

Li Chengdao laughed heartily, pulling out paper and pen, awaiting the Saint Master's return.

That night, the Saint Master wielded his blade alone and slew four Demon Kings!

Before the break of dawn, he returned with the bodies of the four kings!

The army was invigorated, shouting the name of the Saint Master in ecstacy!

The sound shook a thousand miles, disturbing even the heavens beyond the clouds!

The recorder, Historian Li Chengdao!

——

Prince Zhen Nan's Royal City.

Hong Xiao had entered the Supreme Pavilion, appointed as the Supreme Elder, and should have relinquished the position of Prince Zhen Nan.

But the upper echelons of the Holy Alliance had all tacitly approved that he continue to act as Prince Zhen Nan.

And at this moment, it wasn't just the soldiers from Prince Zhen Nan's Royal City present.

The Holy Alliance had enlisted elite forces from all sides to assist Prince Zhen Nan's Royal City in preparing to attack the Demon Domain.

And strong ones from the Ancestor Realm of Upper Heaven had also gathered here.

Accompanying Lin Yan were one hundred Refining God Realm experts, thirty-six Creation Gods, and five Human Martial Saints.

After the battle on the Blue King Sacred Mountain, they assisted the Holy Alliance in various places, stabilizing tumultuous situations. Up to the present, of the one hundred Refining God Realm experts, eighty-four were present, twelve had fallen, and four were still dealing with local evil troubles, unable to break free for now.

Thirty-two of the thirty-six Creation Gods were present.

Two had fallen, and one was on the way.

The five Human Martial Saints had all gathered here.

"What time is it?"

Prince Zhen Nan asked with a slight tilt of his head.

"It's the fifth watch of the night, the beginning of the Yin hour; now it's hot, and in another quarter-hour, daybreak will come."

A general came forward and said solemnly.

"Is there any word from Taixuan Divine Mountain?"

Prince Zhen Nan's gaze turned to the Human Martial Saint who had come from the Ancestor Realm of Upper Heaven.

Yi Feng, the Great Saint, stepped forward and said solemnly, "Everything is ready; in a quarter-hour, the Saint Master shall lead the army to march!"

Upon hearing this, Prince Zhen Nan nodded slightly, saying solemnly, "Depart the city and cross the river in half a quarter-hour!"

At this point, he turned his head to look at the old prince beside him, saying, "I ask you to personally oversee the royal city."

"Leave it to this old man."

Jing Ming, the Supreme Elder, said, "This time, we've drawn elites from various parts of the Holy Alliance. The Commander of the Demon Suppression Department personally arranged the manpower to stabilize all areas. He wanted to take part in the battle but was unable to be in two places at once, so he presented his sword to you, hoping you would fight in his place!"

Saying this, Jing Ming, the Supreme Elder, said solemnly, "Do not get greedy and advance recklessly!"

"Understood!"

Prince Zhen Nan's expression was solemn.

——

At the same time, Taixuan Divine Mountain.

Many soldiers were already aligned in orderly ranks, poised to set forth.

Lin Yan stood at the peak of the Heavenly Kui Flag on the mountain.

Lotuses bloomed beneath his feet, and he stepped into the sky.

With a Vajra Body measuring thirty-six zhang, he appeared like a Divine Spirit, mighty and awe-inspiring, with an overwhelming aura.

Before setting forth, one must foster momentum!

Taixuan Divine Mountain's defense line stretched far, spanning east to west.

Even though Lin Yan had already ascended into the air and revealed his thirty-six zhang Vajra Body, many still could not see his figure.

So he used his mana to amplify his voice, spreading it towards both east and west far and wide.

And within his voice, he used the Dou Character True Mantra Divine Power, boosting morale and stirring the hearts of the people.

Only the voice of the Saint Master resonated everywhere, sounding like a great bell, echoing across the heavens and earth.

"To the north of Taixuan Divine Mountain lies the Demon Domain, originally the location of the Three Great Holy Lands of the Human Clan. It once suffered a great catastrophe, turning into a Forbidden Land, birthing endless evil!"

"For thousands of years, successive generations of predecessors of the Human Clan have guarded the borders, sacrificing their lives to resist evil invasions, protecting the peace of the land behind, ensuring the continuation of the same clan, making it possible for us, the future generations, to be born and grow to this day."

"For thousands of years, we have endured endless evil invasions day and night, only daring to defend, never daring to strike back."

"Today, I am entrusted with the great expectation of the Human Clan, receiving your immense grace, wishing to strive for a peaceful era for future generations of the Human Clan!"

Lin Yan said solemnly, "With this battle, flatten the Demon Domain to prevent further harm to posterity! In this battle, we secure the peace for the descendants of the Human Clan!"

With his words, he raised his blade to the sky!

The Power of Incense surged forth!

He poured the Power of Incense onto the Night Illuminating Divine Sword!

Dawn Intense Sun Saber!

The Night Illuminating Divine Sword performed this perfected saber technique!

And Lin Yan likewise executed this saber technique!

The accomplishments of the two merged!

True Words of Soldier Divine Power!

Dou Character True Mantra Divine Power!

Demon Suppression Divine Power!

Heavenly Eye Divine Power!

The soldiers in the distance saw only a golden star point in the sky, unable to see the true form of the Saint Master!

But at this moment, following the Saint Master's voice, the soldiers saw the dawn in the east!

And saw the brilliant sun rise where the Saint Master stood!

That blazing sun, even more radiant than the freshly born sun in the east!

The world was illuminated brightly!

Evil spirits vanished!

Demons were terrified!

Seeing where the Saint Master's long blade pointed, that blazing sun in the sky rushed towards the Demon Domain!

Following this, the Saint Master's voice became even louder.

"Slay demons, remove evil, vanquish wicked spirits!"

"Where the blade points, night turns to day!"

"Secure the Mortal World, stabilize the Human Clan, create peace, build a prosperous era, a hundred deaths without regret!"

"All soldiers heed my command! Follow me to march, sweep clean the Demon Domain!"

The Saint Master's voice permeated the ten directions of the earth!

The soldiers of the Human Clan, their spirits soaring, all drew their weapons, aiming directly at the Demon Domain!

"March! Sweep clean the Demon Domain!"

"March! Sweep clean the Demon Domain!"

"March! Sweep clean the Demon Domain!"

The sky brightened, the army like a tide, advancing forward!

Evil spirits had dispersed, demons were slain!

The army, like a tidal wave, engulfed the lands of the Demon Domain!

An endless slaughter set forth a new chapter for the Human Clan on this land!