NOVEL NEXT Chapter 30: Siege, Great Powers Contest Each Other
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Endless yellow light emanated from those flying boats, enveloping the entire sky.
The sky over the Capital completely transformed into yellow, resembling the true Yellow Sky.
Flags fluttered, and shouts of battle pierced the heavens.
"This is..."
"The flying boats of the Huang Tian Sect?"
People within the Capital City looked up in disbelief, finding it hard to accept the existence of ships that could fly.
The foundation showcased by the Huang Tian Sect shocked each of them to their core.
On the flying ships, the Holy Priests of the Huang Tian Sect stood solemnly with yellow cloth wrapped around their heads, holding long spears, appearing like Heavenly Soldiers.
They stood in neat formations on the ship, exuding a formidable aura of battle.
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The great army of the Huang Tian Sect had arrived, covering the land with a somber killing intent.
The yellow light cast down on the city walls of the Capital, reflecting the bewildered faces of the court's city guards.
They had never witnessed such a formation before, and each couldn't help but swallow nervously, caught off guard, instinctively gripping their weapons tightly, ready for battle.
"Prepare for battle!"
With a command from the many officers within the city, the Forbidden Army on the city walls dispersed swiftly, immediately taking combat stance.
Outside the city, Shen Qing paused to look back.
His gaze fell on the vast, surging army of the Huang Tian Sect, even from a distance, he could feel the unprecedented pressure.
"So this is the full force of the Huang Tian Sect?"
"What exactly did the Huang Tian Sect do over these years to gather such immense strength?"
"Also, why has the Huang Tian Sect decided to bet everything now, focusing its entire strength against the Ji Family? What's the explanation here?"
As he watched the two sides engaging in fierce combat, Shen Qing felt puzzled, with question after question continuously emerging in his mind.
He felt as if there was a layer of mist before his eyes, obscuring many truths.
Looking at the Huang Tian army in front of him, it seemed somewhat different from the evil cult organization he imagined.
Rather than being controlled by some cult leader, it seemed more like a group of desperados gathered for a common goal, struggling to the death.
"Not good, they are starting the siege!"
Just as Shen Qing was lost in thought, a cry of alarm rang out by his side.
It was Yu Hai Bei speaking.
Following his gaze, Shen Qing saw one Holy Sect Disciple after another, clad in yellow armor, leaping down from the flying boats like war gods descending from the heavens, landing on the streets of the Capital City.
Shen Qing released his Divine Sense, scanning the interior of the city.
He saw countless Holy Priests of the Huang Tian Sect, wielding spears plastered with talismans, eyes filled with fanaticism and determination, rapidly advancing towards the Imperial Palace.
The crowd surged like a tide, fierce and unrestrained.
The Holy Priests of the Huang Tian Sect quickly engaged with the Forbidden Army of the Capital.
The cries of battle and the clash of weapons intermingled, echoing high into the sky.
The Huang Tian Sect was evidently well-prepared, not only large in number but also each a seasoned elite.
The talismans affixed to their bodies were like treasure armor, difficult to penetrate, and the spears in their hands were incredibly formidable.
Every one of them was intensely fervent, fearless in the face of death, and confronting the unprepared Forbidden Army of the Capital was like sheep being thrown to wolves, breaking through with unstoppable force.
With the continuous joining of the Huang Tian Sect's Saints from all over, the Forbidden Army began to weaken, their defense line gradually starting to crumble.
Seeing this scene, Shen Qing couldn't help but furrow his brows deeply.
He knew well that although the Capital's Forbidden Army was well-trained, they likely couldn't hold for long against such fanatical believers.
Wave after wave of the Holy Priests of the Huang Tian Sect charged towards the Forbidden Army's defenses, and as expected, the Forbidden Army retreated step by step.
Shen Qing noticed that there were plenty of powerful masters within the Huang Tian Sect.
Once they took a position, they would skillfully arrange a defensive formation, securing their foothold, with array flags being deployed as if they cost nothing.
This battle had lasted but a short while, and the streets of the Capital were already filled with bodies, blood everywhere.
"My lord, what should we do? Just leave it be?" Yu Hai Bei looked towards the city where the sounds of battle reverberated, his expression bewildered.
The current situation had already exceeded his expectations.
Shen Qing's face showed no change in expression, and he said softly, "The Military Department's main duty is precaution, overseeing investigations and maintaining public order. Now that the two sides are at war, it is beyond our jurisdiction, something we cannot intervene in."
Yu Hai Bei was taken aback, wanting to say more.
But at that moment, he couldn't help but recall that if he hadn't left with Lord Shen earlier, perhaps they might already be in deadly clash with these crazed believers of the Huang Tian Sect, with their lives precarious.
Finally, words filled his mind, only to condense into one word: "Alright..."
Shen Qing glanced at him and said, "With Your Majesty, the greatest Martial Master in the world present, he can single-handedly oppose a nation. He surely has a way. If he can't, there's the Ji Family patriarch and other powerful forces from various noble families. As long as these remain undefeated, no matter how rampant the Huang Tian Sect gets, they won't be able to shake the foundation of the court."
Saying this, a cold light flashed in Shen Qing's eyes, and he murmured in his heart: "If the Huang Tian Sect cannot take down the Ji Family this time, then their end will surely be fading into nothingness, naturally not needing our intervention. Once entangled in such a level of battle, the outcome really is hard to predict."
Currently, the battle within the Imperial Palace was intense, affecting many noble families and ordinary residents.
Withdrawing his Divine Sense from the city, Shen Qing looked in the direction outside the city, no longer lingering, focusing on urgently escorting his aunt and others to a safe haven.
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