Chapter 1366 - 42: Great Emperor vs. Earth Emperor

"More importantly, there’s no pressure to bear, after all, that kid Wang Shouzhe handles everything. We can team up and tackle small tasks when we have time, and spend the rest playing cards or doing whatever we want, carefree and happy all day long," continued Emperor Longchang in persuasion.

"This, this, this..."

Jiang Zhencang was touched by his words, indeed, he had worried about Daqian and the Human Race for three thousand years! Looking back, it was truly exhausting...

What Longchang mentioned is indeed an enviable lifestyle.

"Old Jiang, don’t dawdle. I see that girl Liyao is quite capable; if she manages the Saint Land, she might do even better than you," continued Emperor Longchang to coax.

This comment made Jiang Zhencang roll his eyes, "Wang Liyao is indeed quite capable, but it’s not like my thousands of years of accomplishments can just be negated, right? Besides, Longchang, you’re not that capable either. Emperor’s Son An has been governing for just sixty or seventy years, yet his achievements are already evident."

"Hey, Old Jiang, are you looking for mutual harm?" Emperor Longchang glared, sneered, "Come on~~ I’m not afraid of you! In the current day, you, Old Jiang, don’t even qualify to participate in the Struggle for the Saint Son!"

"I only spoke the truth, why are you, Longchang, acting like a cornered animal? Wang Shouzhe is right, you’ve been waging reckless wars for thousands of years; there are great issues in your national policies."

"Pfft, Jiang Zhencang... the Saint Land under your management is nothing but waste; it doesn’t generate any creative income!"

With one word from Jiang Zhencang and another from Emperor Longchang, the argument became more heated, with both looking ready to roll up sleeves and start fighting at any moment.

Seeing this, various groups dispersed quickly.

These two Lords Lingxu arguing isn’t something their little arms and legs can meddle in.

Disperse, disperse~ everyone can do whatever they like.

...

Meanwhile.

Southern Qin, northeast border.

Between the rolling hills, a massive marching troop, like ants in formation, was moving slowly through mountains and valleys, steadily advancing in one direction.

Strictly speaking, this area wasn’t part of Southern Qin’s territory anymore.

The border line lay hundreds of miles behind them, and this was considered a buffer zone between the two countries, a typical no man’s land. Normally, neither Southern Qin nor Daqian people visited here, only some desperate Medicine Gatherers occasionally risked coming here to gather Spiritual Medicine.

After all, it’s sparsely populated, making wild Spiritual Medicine easier to find than in areas crowded with people.

But due to the sparse population, the vegetation here hasn’t been artificially cleared; plus, the region’s humid climate, fertile soil, and some valleys even have hot springs and mineral veins, letting the vegetation grow rampant and lush.

Marching in this kind of place is naturally troublesome.

Though this Southern Qin army was entirely composed of cultivators, with many Qi Refining Realm Cultivators and Corpse Puppets not skilled in Body Techniques, along with vast amounts of logistical supplies, the lush vegetation growing between the mountains still posed a significant obstacle to the march, keeping the speed low.

Currently.

Near the rear end of the troop, in the Central Army position, a group of enormous beasts was passing through the mountains and woods.

These beasts were about two zhang tall at the shoulder, with limbs thick as stone pillars, their skin rough and heavy, covered in a thick layer of yellow-gray rock armor, resembling fortress-like beasts, quite impressive.

Their heads had distinct long trunks and long tusks extending diagonally from their lips and teeth, making them highly recognizable.

These were Southern Qin’s unique Rock Armor Giant Elephants, at least Tier Four upon maturity, strongest could reach Tier Six, with powerful defense and good speed; when charging together, they can shake the earth and mountains with immense impact.

In such mountainous and wooded environments, they could also be used to clear paths.

Most importantly, their temperament was exceedingly gentle, mainly consuming plants, making them much easier to breed than carnivorous Fierce Beasts; truly rare battle beasts.

Even if not used for combat, they could transport goods, offer robust transportation capacity, safety, with more prestige, many Southern Qin elites loved raising some Rock Armor Giant Elephants to show their strength.

Before them, these Rock Armor Giant Elephants belonged to the Southern Qin army.

These elephants had wide backs with houses built from bamboo and wood. With a sophisticated shape, equipped with windows and doors, high privacy, elegantly decorated inside with silk, offering vast space, comfortably accommodating two people akin to a moving hotel.

Compared to the bumpy narrow carriage, these Elephant Houses were much more comfortable.

Naturally, those eligible to use these Elephant Houses held high positions and power within the Southern Qin army.

Currently, inside the central Elephant House, two people were focusing on a map, discussing the upcoming marching plan.

"A thousand more miles ahead leads to the Nether Gate Ridge territory. The Spirit Veins underground here are abundant and varied, extremely active, often colliding causing landslides and occasional volcanic eruptions. The terrain changes every few years. Our previous map, drawn hundreds of years ago, may not be accurate anymore. I’ve sent scouts ahead to create a new map, so Prince Beimian, why don’t we take a look together," advised the general.