Special War God

Chapter 200 Dark clouds over the city

Zhu Fasheng shook his head and said, "Junior brother, what you said is very true. Peace is indeed based on the strength of force. But you know that there are only two ancient Buddhas left in Maitreya City, Master and Zhen Zhuo Ancient Buddha, while the Five Kingdoms have five supreme masters of the Way of Unity, and the number of Void Realm cultivators is several times ours. If we fight head-on, it will be difficult for us to fight against the Five Kingdoms, and we will fail the mission of Master and Zhen Zhuo Ancient Buddha who risked their lives to come here."

Zhi Ge retorted: "How could you be so cowardly? Would the sacrifices of Feng Yang and Duan Zhen be wasted?"

Zhu Fasheng replied, "Their sacrifice must not be in vain! Since the five nations have signed a peace treaty, they should abide by it. The five nations would not be willing to completely break with our Maitreya City, otherwise they would not have signed the treaty. Now, the one who instigated the incident is the one named 'Liu Dabazi' in Xiuzhou. We can put pressure on Wu State and demand that they hand over the murderer and his accomplices. In this way, we can avenge 'Yan Luo Zunzhu' and others without starting a war. This is the best strategy."

Zhi Ge sneered and said, "Do you think the Wu Kingdom will obediently hand over the people? Will their court listen to you?"

Zhu Fasheng said: "The Wu Kingdom will naturally not obey directly, but we can exert pressure. When they feel forced, they will naturally consider compromise and sacrifice their own strength to calm the conflict."

Zhi Ge asked: "How to put pressure on Wu State?"

Zhu Fasheng said: "Although we cannot really send a large army to invade, we must create enough momentum..." He proposed a plan, and "Yutian Ancient Buddha" and "Zhenzhuo Ancient Buddha" looked at each other and nodded, agreeing with Zhu Fasheng's strategy. "Yutian Ancient Buddha" said: "We understand Zhige's feelings, but letting hatred spread freely will only cause greater trouble. We came to Maitreya City for a greater goal, and we cannot disrupt the big plan because of a momentary impulse. Zhige, as a former king, should know the principle of enduring small things and planning big things. Fasheng's proposal is very much in my heart, so let Fasheng take the lead in handling this matter!"

The words of the "Eternal Jade Heavenly Buddha" calmed the dispute between the two. However, Zhi Ge felt as if winter had come in his heart. He still held on to a glimmer of hope and fought back: "'Heavenly Buddha', I was once the ruler of a kingdom. I know that there are endless intrigues between countries. Even for the sake of face, Wu Kingdom will not easily deal with Xiuzhou Governor Liu Dabazi under our threat.

As long as he stays in Xiuzhou, our forces will not be able to further invade Wu State, which is undoubtedly a major obstacle to our grand plan."

"The Eternal Jade Buddha" responded: "Any obstacles that hinder our grand plan will eventually be removed. It's just a matter of time. Although we have suffered setbacks in Wu Kingdom, the other four countries have opened their doors to us. Everyone knows that we should pick the softest persimmons first, and the same is true for us. Back then, the Dharma Saint led only a dozen disciples to leave the Western Holy Land and bravely entered the Eastern Ancient Territory. In just a dozen years, he created this realm for our Western Church. His achievements are unmatched. His beliefs are unwavering and his methods are flexible and resourceful. You need to learn more from him."

Zhi Ge glanced at Zhu Fasheng with mixed feelings, and finally could only leave sadly.

The next day, more than thirty Void Realm cultivators gathered in Maitreya City, plus an army of 100,000, and under the leadership of Zhu Fasheng, they marched towards Lanxiu City in a mighty force.

At the same time, a Western religious venerable flew over Wudu and shouted outside the north gate: "Arroyo, the Maitreya City envoy, is carrying a letter of credence, requesting an audience with the ruler of Wu State, on the orders of the Eternal Jade Sky Buddha and the Blazing True Buddha!"

The sound echoed throughout Wudu, sparking heated discussions among the citizens, while court officials hurried to the palace.

The guards at the north gate did not dare to delay and immediately pushed out a magnificent carriage pulled by four horses, inviting Arroyo to the palace as an envoy of state.

As soon as the carriage entered the palace gate, a eunuch shouted, "Announce the envoy from Mile City, Arroyo, to enter the palace!"

Arroyo got out of the car and, under the guidance of the eunuch, strode towards the golden hall.

Inside the main hall, the king Wu Longhai sat high on the dragon throne, with civil and military officials standing on both sides in an orderly manner.

Arroyo walked to the front of the hall and saluted Wu Longhai perfunctorily: "Greetings, Lord Wu!"

Wu Longhai snorted coldly: "Arroyo, don't you have the letter of credence for the 'Eternal Jade'? Present it to me!"

Arroyo responded: "I have received the order from the 'Eternal Jade Buddha' and the 'Blazing True Buddha' of Maitreya City. I will read this letter to the ruler of Wu State and the ministers of the court."

After that, he unfolded a scroll of parchment and read aloud: "Wu Longhai, the ruler of Wu State, signed a peace treaty with our Maitreya City, and neither side should invade. However, Liu Dabazi, the governor of Xiuzhou, Wu State, ignored the treaty and killed eleven venerables of our Maitreya City, including 432 Arhats and Buddhas in Xiuzhou.

When the tragic news came, the people of Maitreya City were filled with righteous indignation and vowed to eradicate the thief to pay tribute to his heroic spirit. The Mahayana Maitreya Zhu Fasheng had brought 38 venerables and led 150,000 troops to the border of Xiuzhou.

The war has started again, all because Liu Dabazi was the first to violate the covenant, and Mile City is only doing this to protect itself. If you want to stop the war, Wu State has to offer Liu Dabazi's head, otherwise the war will start..."

In Xiuzhou, on the top of the city wall of Xiuling Peak.

Xia Zhongnan, Liu Dabazi, Tu Shanfang'er, Gu Xiuzhan, Zhao Delin, Zuoqiu Juemin and others stood here, gazing at the mighty army from Mani City rolling in from afar.

Liu Dabazi roared, "Damn it, these guys are here so fast!"

Facing the approaching army, Zuoqiu Juemin could not hold back and asked, "Xiao Fei, are you sure they are just bluffing?"

Xia Zhongnan narrowed his eyes slightly: "Everything in this world is nothing more than a duel of wisdom between the two sides. Who can predict the future? Moreover, the two armies facing each other are like beacons under the scorching sun. Once the variables are triggered, the war will immediately ignite. Even the commanders of the two armies can only follow the will of heaven and cannot resist the general trend."

Hearing this, Zhao Delin, Zuoqiu Juemin, Duan Ganbao, Qi Laifu, Qiu Butong and others all took a deep breath and felt uneasy.

Liu Dabazi smiled proudly: "Brothers, are you afraid? Don't forget how our Thirteenth Army has come all the way through all the difficulties. What storms and waves have we not experienced?

Back then in Xiyuan, Marshal Lang left only 30,000 troops including us, Xiangshui Army and Tongjiang Army to fight against Kou Zhanyong's 500,000 troops. How was the predicament back then compared to now?

The resources and status we have today are all won by our brothers through joint efforts and fearlessness of difficulties, and it should be the same in the future.

Rather than letting Manichaeism grow stronger in Xiuzhou, where we are controlled by it every step of the way and dare not speak out, it is better to fight them to the end in a vigorous manner.

Destroy the ten Mani Temples and face the Mani City army head-on. Even the rulers of the five nations dare not do this. I, Liu Dabazi, will do it!"

Xia Zhongnan glanced at Liu Dabazi. He could feel that those words came from the depths of Liu Dabazi's heart and he had no complaints about causing him trouble.

He felt slightly relieved in his heart. Although Liu Dabazi had become a cultivator in the Void Realm and a local overlord, he was still a trustworthy and responsible leader.

Stepping into the vast world, Xia Zhongnan kept fighting for survival and rapid rise. He and Liu Dabazi complemented each other to achieve what he has today.

If Liu Dabazi had not provided him with such a stage and fully supported him to showcase his talents, he would have had skills but nowhere to display them.

You know, he initially joined the Tianyi Sect, but how could he achieve anything there?

After being an outer disciple for more than half a year, he had never even seen the true appearance of the most basic "Ningyuan Pill".

It was not until he joined the 13th Legion and was appreciated by Liu Dabazi that his legendary story began.

Before they knew it, the army of Mani City had arrived at the wall of Xiuling Peak and deployed their troops.

Liu Dabazi asked loudly: "Zhu Fasheng, why did you invade Xiuzhou? Are you going to tear up the truce agreement signed between the rulers of the five countries and your Mani City?"

Zhu Fasheng also shouted loudly: "Liu Dabazi, you, Xiuzhou, destroyed ten of my temples, massacred hundreds of my believers, provoked the conflict first, and you dare to turn the tables!"

Liu Dabazi said in a deep voice: "Ridiculous! Have you ever seen me leading my army to your spiritual world, Maitreya City? I am only clearing out those evil spirits in Xiuzhou territory that do not obey the laws of the King of Martial Arts. What does this have to do with the peace treaty between the Lord and Maitreya City?"

Zhu Fasheng retorted: "Don't quibble. You killed my Maitreya disciples and provoked my spiritual realm. You are blaspheming the armistice agreement!"

Liu Dabazi sneered and said, "So according to what you said, if I send my men to disrupt your Maitreya City, you cannot hurt a single one of me, otherwise it would be a violation of our common peace agreement?"

Zhu Fasheng said firmly: "My Maitreya disciples came to Xiuzhou only to spread the spiritual way, and there is no reason for us to disrespect King Wu. Don't try to discredit them!"

Liu Dabazi sneered and took out a mysterious jadeite stone: "This is the 'Spiritual Mirror Stone', which can record everything in the past. If you don't believe it, you can witness it yourself."

This spiritual mirror stone was the one given to Xia Zhongnan by Bai Ze. Liu Dabazi injected his spiritual power into it, recreating the scene of Liu Dabazi, Xia Zhongnan and Tu Shan Fang'er entering the Maitreya Temple in Xiuzhou territory, and the image floated in the air.

Everyone inside and outside Lanxiu City could see clearly that Liu Dabazi was talking with Xie Fengyang and Duan Zhen. Then Xie Fengyang tried to suppress Xia Zhongnan, but was stopped by Liu Dabazi. Then Xie Fengyang was slapped by Liu Dabazi. Duan Zhen tried to interfere, but quickly gave way. Xie Fengyang then turned and attacked Liu Dabazi.

The video only showed this scene, but everyone saw clearly Xie Fengyang's two proactive attacks.

After the video was played, Liu Dabazi shouted loudly, "I was patrolling my own Xiuzhou territory and came to the Maitreya Temple. The abbot was so bold that he not only attacked my men, but also dared to attack me. How can I tolerate the existence of such a lawless force?"

Zhu Fasheng said: "What you released must be a forgery. You tampered with it secretly."

Although he tried his best to deny it, his confidence was obviously insufficient.

Everyone's spiritual pressure is unique. Anyone who knows Xie Fengyang can see that the person in the video just now is indeed Xie Fengyang himself.

Liu Dabazi said firmly: "Justice is in the hearts of the people, I will not argue with you. If you dare to invade Lanxiu City, I will also record everything here, and then spread it throughout the six realms, so that everyone will know that it was your Maitreya City that first tore up the peace treaty. Let's see if the rulers of the six countries will give your Maitreya City a chance to cease fire."