Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start-Chapter 666 - 483: Four Zhang’s Domain, 500,000 Barbarian Army Knocking on the Door_1

As the news of Gu Chen reaching the Coagulation Field realm and attaining the pinnacles of martial arts spread, causing astonishment throughout the world and stirring up towering waves, half a month had already passed.

During this period, the fervor of this news showed no signs of subsiding, with people everywhere discussing it, each with different reactions.

Of course, the most enthusiastic discussions belonged to the common folk, especially those from Da Xia, who talked about the news as if it were something miraculous, praising Gu Chen endlessly.

Now, Gu Chen's standing in the hearts of the people of Da Xia had reached an incredibly high level; no one could shake their unwavering faith in him anymore. If King Huai wanted to slander Gu Chen as before, it was now an impossibility.

At the same time, regarding the upcoming battle between Da Xia and the barbarian tribes, their confidence was also exceedingly high.

"Barbarians, huh, as soon as Marquis of Wuan enters the battlefield, those barbarians are nothing but farts, only fit to roll back into the depths of the Hundred Thousand Mountains!"

"Too small-minded, returning to the Hundred Thousand Mountains? Do you think Marquis of Wuan will give the barbarians that chance? Have you forgotten Lord Gu's title in the jianghu?"

"What title?"

"The Butcher!"

"That's right, this time, if the barbarians dare to charge out of the Hundred Thousand Mountains, Marquis of Wuan will surely slaughter them till not a single piece of armor remains!"

"A bunch of uncivilized barbarian brats, daring to contend with Da Xia and covet the Middle Plains' National Artifacts, truly deserving death. Even if they have the legacy of ancient gods and demons, what of it? With a flip of his hand, Marquis of Wuan can suppress this group of barbarians easily!"

"Even the barbarian chieftain Yelanbar has been defeated; I'd say, this group of barbarians isn't far from extinction!"

Now, the upcoming battle between Gu Chen and the barbarians was also the subject of widespread discussion.

Clearly, they all believed that Gu Chen would win, and win big!

However, a very small number of people held a different opinion, saying, "Marquis of Wuan will undoubtedly win, but don't underestimate the barbarians too much. You should know, the barbarian chieftain is not the strongest among the barbarians. The most powerful is their High Priest, said to have reached the late stage of the Coagulation Field realm. Marquis of Wuan has just broken through to the Coagulation Field realm; facing this barbarian High Priest, he still needs to be a bit cautious."

Hearing this, people also felt it made some sense. The speaker's words were very reasonable; although Gu Chen was strong, he had just broken through to the Coagulation Field realm. Facing an old, top-tier martial artist and High Priest of the barbarians, who was at the late stage of the Coagulation Field realm, he still needed some time to consolidate.

"Regardless, with Marquis of Wuan here, those barbarians thinking about entering the Middle Plains is absolutely impossible. For Marquis of Wuan to deal with them, it's just a matter of time."

"Right, no mistake, Da Xia is bound to be victorious; it's just that Marquis of Wuan needs some time."

It could be said that the upcoming battle between Da Xia and the barbarians was closely watched by everyone in the world.

...

In Yan State, within Yulong City, and inside the Jing Tian Department,

Half a month had gone by, and Gu Chen's injuries had long since fully healed, his condition restored to its peak, brimming with vigor and vitality.

Not only that, but due to the battle with Dugu Yun, Gu Chen's strength had improved once again. Although his cultivation level and martial realm had not increased, his domain had reached four zhang!

It was a blessing in disguise; after the battle with Dugu Yun, Gu Chen recognized his shortcomings. After recovering from his injuries, he had been comprehending the divine seed within his body. Although with his current realm it was impossible to fully understand the rules and patterns within the divine seed, with his own comprehension, he had made his domain even stronger.

A four zhang wide domain could completely match a mid Coagulation Field realm martial pinnacle powerhouse, even surpassing Yelanbar.

At this moment, Gu Chen's realm was still at the early stage of the Coagulation Field realm; it could be said he still had a lot of room for improvement. Such potential was truly astounding and would cause another huge surge in the world if it were to be known.

At the same time, on this day, Yan Qing, the Jing Tian Department's Metropolitan Procurator of Yan State, suddenly sought out Gu Chen. His expression was hurried and grave, clearly indicating that something of great importance had happened.

"Master Gu, something terrible has happened at the border!"

Upon seeing Gu Chen, the Metropolitan Procurator Yan Qing said in a deep voice, "The barbarians have mobilized their troops!"

Hearing this, Gu Chen's brows furrowed slightly, "Haven't the barbarians already been engaged in battle with Da Xia at the border?"

Yan Qing shook his head, "This time it's different. Before it was only small scale skirmishes, but this time it seems the barbarians can't wait any longer. Scouts from the front line have reported back that the barbarians have surged out of the Hundred Thousand Mountains en masse, with the exception of the old, the weak, and the women. A grand army of fifty thousand is pouring towards our border!"

Fifty thousand troops comprised the entirety of the barbarians' military force, and if it weren't for Gu Chen killing a hundred and twenty thousand previously, their forces would have been even stronger.

This also explains why Yelanbar held such deep hatred towards Gu Chen.

"An army of fifty thousand is heading to the border?" Gu Chen frowned, "It seems, after my defeat of Yelanbar, the barbarians' reaction has been intense. They mean to put everything on this one battle."

Yan Qing nodded emphatically, his demeanor serious, "That's right. The border commanders understand too; the barbarians are pushing with their whole tribe, attacking Da Xia with all their might. So, they sent the news urgently, hoping that the Jing Tian Department can provide immediate support."

"If that's the case, let's gather our troops and set off immediately."

Upon hearing this, Gu Chen rose to his feet at once. Dressed in dark robes, with a tall and robust physique, his black hair draped over his back, his face as sharp as if chiseled from stone, and his eyes bright as morning stars, he took the lead in getting things into motion.

"Yes!"

Yan Qing responded and quickly left to issue the orders, rallying the troops, ready to hurry to the front lines for battle.

"Finally going all out, huh? Good, this battle shall end with your complete annihilation!" A cold flash swept through Gu Chen's pitch-black eyes.

Eliminating the barbarians also meant resolving a major, long-standing concern of Da Xia, or rather, the entire Human Clan of the Nine Provinces.

Soon, Yan Qing in the Jing Tian Department had mobilized personnel, leaving only the necessary defense forces behind. From the commanding officers to the patrolling officials, everyone was set into motion!

At this moment, at the gates of the Jing Tian Department, Gu Chen was at the forefront, mounted on a majestic horse with skin as smooth as silk satin, wearing a dark cloak and pitch-black armor. On his chest was the character "Jing."

By his side stood Yan Qing and Wang Jiuzhi, similarly clad in black armor, and behind them, a throng of commanding officers, Metropolitan Procurators, and patrol officials followed.

Without exception, their gazes were all fixed on Gu Chen, united in formation, their fighting spirits carefully concealed, their eyes fervent, waiting for his command.

"Depart!"

With a cold gleam in his eyes and an indifferent expression, Gu Chen gave the order. The Jing Tian Department's army immediately rumbled into action, their neighing sounds rising as they moved through the streets, stirring up clouds of dust.

"Da Xia, must win!"

"Da Xia, must win!"

At this moment, the citizens within Yulong City, witnessing this scene, understood that something significant must have happened at the front for the Jing Tian Department to be fully deployed.

Watching Gu Chen lead Yan Qing and others to the front lines to hold back the barbarian tribes, many citizens of Yulong City were shouting for them from the bottom of their hearts.

"Marquis of Wu'an, return in triumph!"

Amidst the shouts of Yulong City's citizens, Gu Chen, with a cold countenance, led the Jing Tian Department of Yan State out of Yulong City, racing as fast as possible toward the battlefront at the border.

Their target this time was the same as the place where Gu Chen had battled the barbarian tribes when he first came to Yan State.

Yongxue City!

After the last great battle with the barbarian tribes, where the border defenses were destroyed, Da Xia rebuilt them, and Yongxue City became the first stronghold that the border barbarian tribes had to face.

During this time, Da Xia had clashed with the barbarian tribes many times, with casualties on both sides. However, due to the overall strength increase of the barbarian tribes, the soldiers of Da Xia generally suffered greater losses.

At this very moment, inside Yongxue City, there was also an army of about five hundred thousand, with a portion of them being remnants of the once-formidable Xuan Iron Army.

Because of the urgency of the situation, Gu Chen, along with the Jing Tian Department personnel, had rushed here in the shortest time possible.

Returning to Yongxue City, Gu Chen's state of mind was greatly different from before!

Previously, the city had suffered serious damage, and despite its reconstruction, one could still see traces of the old Yongxue City in many places.

After arriving here, the first person Gu Chen thought of was his good friend Wang Yan.

That was a name from long ago, buried deep in Gu Chen's heart. Wang Yan was the first friend Gu Chen made after he became a Metropolitan Procurator and entered the Jing Tian Department headquarters in Tiandu.

At the time, the barbarian tribes, in alliance with the Six Union God Sect, launched an attack on Yongxue City. To protect Song Yu, Wang Yan sacrificed his life and remained here forever.

Though Gu Chen's status had changed greatly since then, his hatred was still deeply buried in his heart.

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Killing a Marquis of Pingxi was far from enough to settle the score.

This time, before Gu Chen came to Yan State, Song Yu personally visited him. The latter didn't say much, uttering only a simple, five-word phrase.

"Avenge Wang Yan!"

Now, back in Yongxue City, with the memories of his time with Wang Yan resurfacing, Gu Chen's eyes were filled with a chilling resolve as he muttered to himself, "Blood for blood. Barbarian tribes, Six Union God Sect, I will not let any of you go!"

Soon, upon learning of Gu Chen's arrival, the current highest-ranking officer of Yongxue City hurried to meet him. This man was strong in leading troops and especially skilled in defensive warfare, also possessing innate-level martial arts cultivation.

"My respects to the Marquis of Wu'an!" The highest-ranking officer of Yongxue City, together with his subordinates, saluted Gu Chen solemnly after seeing him.

As soon as Gu Chen arrived, the military command of Yongxue City naturally fell into his hands due to his status and strength. In the vast city, no one would contest this.

However, Gu Chen himself declined, citing his lack of experience in leading troops as a reason, and returned the command token.

Afterward, Gu Chen, along with Yan Qing, Wang Jiuzhi, and others, met with the officers of Yongxue City in a military tent, where the latter briefed them on the current situation at the border.

It's worth mentioning that the Wang family and several other jianghu factions had dispatched most of their forces here after learning of the barbarian tribes' desperate move. Upon meeting Gu Chen, they all saluted him respectfully.

While they were discussing, sudden battle reports came from the front lines.

"Report, the barbarian tribes' army of five hundred thousand has fully arrived, and is now forming up nearby!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces showed shock, not expecting the barbarian tribes to arrive so swiftly.

"It seems the barbarian tribes can't wait to start the final battle," remarked Yan Qing of the Jing Tian Department in Yan State, his expression tense upon hearing the news.

"If that's the case, then let's fight without any reservations, with no need for concerns," Gu Chen said coldly.

"Yes!" Everyone responded in a deep voice, their eyes filled with unwavering resolve.

The decisive battle between Da Xia and the barbarian tribes, determining the fate of their long-standing enmity, was about to commence.