King of Creation Chapter 2214 - 2199: Resurrection? (First Release)

Blood River Forbidden Land!

Whether it’s the militia’s unusual movements or the sudden dispatch of the Fire Swallow Army by the Grand Governor’s Mansion, they should all be targeting the Blood River Forbidden Land.

Although they may not be aware of the Blood River Forbidden Land at the moment, the only extraordinary event within the entire Blood River Fortress during this time is the mysterious formation discovered within the Blood River Forbidden Land.

Even though the Ren Venerate Emperor ordered a full shutdown of the information, it still drew the attention of various factions.

The Ancestor God Temple and the Heavenly Temple have always been antagonistic, and it seems that the movements of the few Power Priests of the Ancestor God Temple have caught the attention of the Heavenly Temple.

Subsequently, it triggered the unusual movements of those militia who already follow the Heavenly Temple.

As for the arrival of the Fire Swallow Army, Ye Zhen estimated it was related to the 200,000 reinforcements sent by the Northern War Zone Governor Ni Feng, led by the first fierce general of the Northern War Zone, Heu Qi, which attracted the attention of the Grand Governor’s Mansion.

Thus, they quietly dispatched the Fire Swallow Army as reinforcements.

However, there is a military order in place, and with the war approaching, using the Fire Swallow Army as reinforcements is simply beyond question, but at the same time, it’s normal for the Fire Swallow Army to gather intelligence on the Blood River Fortress.

The next step, Ye Zhen estimated, is that after the Fire Swallow Army enters the station, they should send out scouts and various personnel to gather intelligence.

"Grand Marshal, His Majesty has ordered us to strictly seal off any information about the Blood River Forbidden Land, anyone found spying is to be executed.

Now, how should we deal with these Heavenly Temple followers and the Fire Swallow Army?" Liu Feng quickly presented Ye Zhen with a conundrum.

With a slight contemplation, Ye Zhen made a decision.

"Leave the Fire Swallow Army alone for now; even if they have other intentions, they are still reinforcements. With the war imminent, we still need them to play their part.

As long as they don’t find the entrance to the Blood River Forbidden Land, let them do as they please," Ye Zhen said.

"As for those restless militias?" Ye Zhen sneered, "How do we deal with camp soldiers colluding in advance of war, attempting to form cliques?"

"Grand Marshal, according to military law, any camp soldiers colluding, forming cliques, are to be executed!" Liu Feng replied.

"Proceed accordingly, instruct the Military Law Division to arrest people according to the list, execute them, then hang their heads for all to see!"

With Ye Zhen’s murderous order given, within an hour, the sounds of wailing and screaming echoed from the far end of the barracks, and soon enough, more than forty heads were hung on the flagpole.

Almost as soon as the heads were hung, a personal guard reported, "Grand Marshal, Marshals Shi Xianzong of the Dingbian Fortress Militia and Jio Yan of the Black Earth Stronghold Militia request an audience!"

"Let them in!"

"Marshal Ye, why did you execute over forty of our fortress militias for no reason?"

"Marshal Ye, our militia risked their lives to resist the Demon Clan’s forces, but before we saw even a single demon, over forty of them were already butchered by your hand. Marshal Ye, if you don’t provide a reasonable explanation, I’ll take all the militia and leave today!"

Shi Xianzong and Jio Yan rushed into the Commander Hall in a fury, almost shouting at Ye Zhen.

Ye Zhen cast a sidelong glance at the disrespectful Shi Xianzong and Jio Yan, "The charges are quite clear, aren’t they? What more do you need to ask?"

"Also, as for whether your co-defense militias will go, then feel free to go!

Anyway, behind the Yang Gate Fortress and Cairo Fortress on the current defense line are territories belonging to your two fortresses. Whichever leaves, I will abandon that fortress!"

Ye Zhen spoke calmly but with decisive authority.

This made the previously furious Shi Xianzong and Jio Yan’s chests heave intensely, but they dared not lose their temper again.

They know very well that Ye Zhen is a man of his word and understand the consequences of such actions.

Relying merely on themselves, they find it very difficult to resist the Demon Clan’s forces.

Even if they manage to hold on, their losses would be unimaginable.

"You all know better than this Marshal what those executed by military law were up to!"

"No matter whose inspiration or orders they’re following, this Marshal doesn’t care!

But in this time of great war, should any soldiers join together, form cliques, or engage in similar actions, wherever this Marshal discovers one, there will be one execution!

Find a pair, execute both; find ten, execute ten; find a hundred, execute a hundred, without mercy!"

"Go back and manage your soldiers, and should you dare to spy in all directions and form cliques, don’t blame this Marshal for employing the practice of collective punishment, where one will affect the entire team!"

A fierce reprimand left Marshal Shi Xianzong and Marshal Jio Yan, who had come with overwhelming indignation to seek justice, retreating with pale faces.

Both of them are top-tier Ninth Stage of Realm King Realm strongmen, yet Ye Zhen’s few mere words frightened them into retreating.

Once outside, although the two were somewhat unwilling, they could only leave unwillingly; they were well aware of the situation, and understood that Ye Zhen’s words were not jokes.

Watching the two figures depart, Ye Zhen’s face displayed a cold smile.

The Heavenly Temple’s influence is far-reaching; if they remain stubborn, a massacre is also within Ye Zhen’s capabilities.

"Report these two matters to the Secret Overseer and the Grand Celestial Official."

Ye Zhen instructed, then refocused his mind on the impending battle.

This time, it was truly the Demon Clan’s million-strong elite army that could be deployed in battle, and Ye Zhen had to carefully study countermeasures.

....

Before the mysterious blood-red barrier in the Blood River Forbidden Land, the second Grand Power Sacrifice Tongna, along with the third, seventh, and eighth Power Priests Kan Mo, Tup Menn Changyin, and Ge Yan, as well as four elders proficient in formations from the Ancestor God Temple, all surrounded Supreme Elder Wuy Lian, each with a serious expression.

Supreme Elder Wuy Lian is the Ancestor God Temple’s most skilled elder in formation techniques, without exception.

The four elders, who came with the second Grand Power Sacrifice Tongna and are knowledgeable in formations, are all disciples of Elder Wuy Lian.

At this moment, they have been tirelessly examining the formation in front of them for more than ten days under Elder Wuy Lian’s command using various Secret Techniques, and are now awaiting Elder Wuy Lian’s results.

After sorting the findings of the past few days, Supreme Elder Wuy Lian slowly spoke, "I am ashamed. I still haven’t identified what this formation is, nor have I found its origins."

Upon hearing this, those led by the second Grand Power Sacrifice Tongna felt a cold chill in their hearts.

If even Supreme Elder Wuy Lian couldn’t identify the origins and function of this formation, the possibility that their Ancestor God Temple, or even the entire Great Zhou Dynasty, could recognize the origins and function of this mysterious formation, was extremely slim.

However, just as everyone was startled, Supreme Elder Wuy Jian of the Ancestor God Temple spoke again, his cheeks and mouth edges lined with deep, old wrinkles betraying a sense of ancient sorrow.

"However, although I haven’t deduced the specific origin and function of this formation, we have gleaned some insights."

Upon hearing this, Grand Power Sacrifices Tongna, Kan Mo, Tup Menn Changyin, Ge Yan, the rarely speaking Old Eunuch, and the Void Hunting King collectively breathed a little sigh of relief.

It’s worrisome when there’s no clue at all.

As long as a hint is discovered, with the power of the Great Zhou and the Ancestor God Temple, they could unravel it piece by piece.

"Please speak clearly, Supreme Wuy," everyone voiced together.

Extending an extraordinarily aged finger, Elder Wuy Lian said, "Firstly, the formation has many intricacies with very evident Demon Clan formation techniques that are immensely ancient. Hence, this formation must have been set by people from the Demon Clan."

"Secondly, many of the methods used to deploy this formation possess an incredible, creation-like mysticism. Many of its methods could not be implemented without being in the Dao Realm.

Therefore, I can conclude that among those deploying this formation, there was at least one Array Master at the Creation Realm, perhaps more."

"Thirdly, the blood-red barrier we’ve currently found is only a part of the key nodes of this formation, not its entirety. According to current findings, this formation has at least four similar nodes, possibly as many as eight."

"Fourth, while the function of this formation is unclear, amidst this boundless sea of blood, apart from its violence, it faintly contains a vigorous ancient vitality. Perhaps, the Demon Clan erected this formation not just for destruction, but also for resurrection!"

Upon hearing this, the second Grand Power Sacrifice’s expression drastically changed, "Resurrection?"

"What are they seeking to resurrect?"