A passing traveler through the heavens

Chapter 207 4 Great Masters

The chaos between the Southern Qing and Northern Qi was as turbulent as the raging waves in a storm, but this turmoil did not last long.

Soon, both countries acted swiftly, actively deploying military forces and preparing to assemble a large number of troops to confront the powerful Dragon Kingdom.

At the same time, Northern Qi and Southern Qing also reached an alliance agreement, deciding to join hands to resist the invasion threat from the Dragon Kingdom.

Despite the best efforts of both Southern Qing and Northern Qi in taking various preventative measures, these efforts proved insignificant and utterly ineffective in the face of the Dragon Kingdom's unparalleled strength.

It should be noted that the Dragon Kingdom has dispatched an all-star lineup for this expedition, and its military strength is astonishing.

Moreover, long before that, Ji Lin had secretly sent spies to both countries. As a result, important intelligence such as the carefully planned military deployments between the Northern Qi and Southern Qing were presented to Zhuge Liang and Han Xin without reservation, as if they had been made transparent.

War is never a matter of a single day; it requires a long period of time and countless battles to determine the victor.

But as the saying goes, "when poor, use tactical infiltration; when rich, use firepower coverage," the Dragon Kingdom, with its absolute advantage, demonstrated unparalleled strength in this war.

The 600,000 troops they dispatched were all equipped with advanced and powerful firearms, while the armies of Southern Qing and Northern Qi still relied mainly on traditional cold weapons for combat.

When cold, sharp swords meet hot, fierce guns, the outcome is already decided; such a battle has no suspense from the very beginning.

And so, in the following short month, the Dragon Kingdom's army was like a tiger descending the mountain, unstoppable, launching fierce attacks on both Southern Qing and Northern Qi.

Faced with the overwhelming offensive of the Dragon Kingdom army, the allied forces of Southern Qing and Northern Qi could only retreat in defeat, completely unable to resist.

Seeing that the two countries of Northern Qi and Southern Qing were about to face the danger of national extinction, the emperors of the two countries, in their desperate situation, actually came up with the same strategy—to send the world's most powerful high-end combat force, that is, those peerless experts who had already stepped into the Grandmaster realm, to attack the Dragon Kingdom's army and capital.

It's important to know that in the entire world of Joy of Life, those who can reach the supreme level of Grandmaster are extremely rare, numbering only a handful!

If you count carefully, there are only four Grandmasters at most.

All four grandmasters had intricate and profound connections with Ye Qingmei.

Let's start with Ku He, the National Preceptor of Northern Qi. Back then, he traveled with Xiao En on a difficult journey to find the temple.

Just when they were in dire straits, they were fortunate enough to meet Ye Qingmei.

Ye Qingmei came to his rescue, and not only that, she generously passed on the cultivation manual she had taken from the temple to Ku He, and also gave him the Heavenly Dao Sect's mental cultivation manual.

From then on, Ku He diligently cultivated his skills and, with his extraordinary talent and tireless efforts, finally broke through the shackles and entered the ranks of Grandmasters.

Then look at Si Gu Jian of Dongyi City. This man is the undisputed guardian of Dongyi City. His swordsmanship is so fierce that it can be described as unparalleled in the world.

Once, Si Gu Jian faced a life-or-death crisis, his life hanging by a thread, but Ye Qingmei appeared in time to help him, saving him from disaster.

To repay the life-saving grace, Si Gu Jian obeyed Ye Qingmei's every word.

Later, Ye Qingmei generously gifted him an invaluable sword manual. Si Gu Jian treasured it and practiced diligently day and night, eventually comprehending the essence of swordsmanship and becoming a grandmaster.

Then there's Ye Liuyun from the Qing Kingdom. He was originally just an ordinary swordsman, but he became somewhat famous for his skill in the Flowing Cloud Scattered Hand technique.

Since meeting Ye Qingmei, he has been deeply inspired and influenced by her unique philosophy, and his swordsmanship has made rapid progress.

After years of dedicated study and practice, Ye Liuyun finally achieved his goal and successfully advanced to become a top master at the awe-inspiring Grandmaster level.

The last Grandmaster is Emperor Qing, a man of unassuming talent who is the most outstanding among the four Grandmasters in the world today, and whose true strength can be considered among the peerless masters.

He is not only adept at suppressing his anger, but also possesses a chillingly domineering aura.

Back then, Emperor Qing was fortunate enough to receive Ye Qingmei's domineering true energy, which, combined with his own cultivated kingly power, complemented each other and ultimately helped him ascend to the position of Grandmaster.

However, he cleverly concealed all of this from the world's view, and no one knew that Emperor Qing was also a Grandmaster.

The Grandmaster who first challenged the Dragon Kingdom was none other than Master Kuhe from the Northern Qi Dynasty.

General Meng Tian personally led an army of 300,000 to conquer the Northern Qi. He swept through the Northern Qi army with unstoppable momentum, causing them to flee in disarray and suffer repeated defeats.

In the blink of an eye, the Dragon Kingdom's army had already reached the walls of the Northern Qi capital.

Faced with such a grim situation, Ku He, entrusted by the young emperor of Northern Qi, hurriedly led his favorite disciples to the city wall to investigate the enemy's situation.

Below the city wall, a vast, dark mass of elite troops from the Dragon Kingdom filled the air, their imposing presence stirring even the heart of Grandmaster Ku He.

He sensed a unique spirit and energy within this army.

Ku He had only ever seen such spirit and energy in one person, and that person was the extraordinary woman who was famous throughout the world—Ye Qingmei.

Recalling his past interactions with Ye Qingmei, Ku He felt a surge of emotion and couldn't bear to start a massacre at this moment, causing the loss of many innocent lives.

So, Kuhe flashed and leaped off the city wall, landing steadily on the ground.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his cold gaze sweeping over the surrounding enemy troops, and said loudly, "Summon your general to come out and see me!"

The sound wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of every soldier, making their eardrums buzz.

What was originally just an ordinary sentence seemed to possess endless magic, and in the blink of an eye, it resounded throughout the entire army like a thunderclap!

Time passed slowly, and Ku He stood quietly in place, his eyes fixed on the front, waiting for the commander of the Dragon Kingdom army to appear.

However, after a long time, Meng Tian was still nowhere to be seen. Gradually, Ku He's face began to darken, and an undisguised impatience crept onto his face.

He frowned slightly and casually waved his right sleeve.

In an instant, a fierce wind arose, howling incessantly. The originally gentle breeze seemed to be summoned by some mysterious force, quickly gathering together to form an enormous tornado.

This tornado, like a ferocious, roaring dragon, swept straight toward the Dragon Kingdom's army with a world-destroying momentum.

As the tornado drew ever closer, threatening to inflict devastating damage on the Dragon Kingdom's army, the situation became increasingly dire.

At this critical moment, a cold light suddenly flashed across the sky, and then a halberd gleaming with dazzling light fell from the sky like a meteor, rushing straight into the raging tornado.

With a deafening roar, the halberd and the tornado collided violently.

Shockingly, the seemingly indestructible tornado was actually shattered in an instant by the halberd!

Countless shattered wind blades flew in all directions, creating a spectacular scene, while the halberd remained firmly planted in the ground, like an unshakeable mountain.

Then, a burst of excited hoofbeats rang out from the Dragon Kingdom's army.

Looking closely, one could see a dashing figure riding a magnificent warhorse soaring high into the air. The figure was agile and swift as the wind, arriving beside the halberd in the blink of an eye.

He reached out and grasped the halberd shaft, then pulled with all his might. The heavy halberd was easily pulled from the hard ground and he held it in his hand again.