Eternal life begins with saving my clan

Chapter 312: Emperor Huolong decree

Here's the corrected version of the story:

Three days later, the Huolong Empire was filled with new faces with extraordinary cultivation.

While the people of the Huolong Empire were thrown into confusion, the Emperor released an Imperial decree.

'I, Emperor Huolong, declare war against the enemies of the human race. The worshipers of the Bloodmoon Envoy want to bring terror to our land, but we will not allow them.

The 36th state has fallen into the hands of the vermin, and we must not allow them to spread any further.

Therefore, I hope my people will join this war against these vermin who seek our destruction. Anyone who joins the war will be greatly rewarded after its end.'

With the Emperor's decree announcement, tension gripped the land as the inhabitants believed the word of their emperor.

The young patriotic men and women voluntarily joined the army against the 36th state.

Behind the scenes, all the 35th state had fallen into the hands of the ancient clans.

The Ancient clans were not taking any chances on this war. They were going all out trying to eradicate the barren land once and for all.

As for the fact that their clan branch was located in the barren land, they did not care since they did not regard them as part of their Ancient Clan.

While the Ancient clans were making waves with a united front, the Pagoda Empire was not idle.

Su Yen had been prepared for this day and was glad it came sooner than expected. With the secret he learned from the Mountain Bear Giant, he knew the least of his problems was the Huolong Empire.

Thus, he couldn't wait to end this once and for all.

As for the Mountain Bear Giant, Su Yen placed a soul mark in its consciousness and allowed it to live in the Endless Mountain.

Back to the tension growing in the Northern Continent. The Gray Pagoda state had yet to learn of the war against them, and the Celestial Heavenly Sect was going to do anything in their power to keep the news from them.

Right now, everything was going according to plan.

With overwhelming victory over the Ancient Chen clan, the Celestial Heavenly Sect had the chance to change the narrative.

News about the ancient clan began to spread among the inhabitants of the state. With almost everyone having Spirit Comms.

The news was spreading faster than the spread of fire. Apart from that, an image crystal was placed in the city square to show the people what was going on around them.

Also, it served to portray the goodness of the Pagoda Empire.

Slowly, the people's minds began to change against the evil Ancient Land.

Since they learned of the evil deeds they did to their ancestors. Also, Su Yen deployed another tactic.

He sent many humanitarian aides to the people. He provided free food for the people. Villages and towns facing one problem or the other were easily resolved by them.

Clinics were constructed to treat people of various ailments.

Just because the Celestial Heavenly Sect did not flaunt their strength and was only using the Spirit Comms to show how powerful did not mean they were idle in other departments.

Su Lan had become a Grade-3 Alchemist with hundreds of students from the Medicine Department of the sect.

Even though they did not come close to her, many of them had reached Grade-1 alchemist.

And so, they could easily treat many injuries that were difficult for most people.

A week had gone by after the defeat of the Ancient Chen clan with the Gray Pagoda continuing their lives as they adapt to the new power.

However, in that one week, many earthshaking constructions had gone around the state.

The canyon that separated the 36th stage from the 35th state received the arrival of the Barren Land army.

With the canyon spreading for over tens of kilometers, it was a dread zone for the people of both states.

But now, at the center of this canyon, a massive building had been constructed.

On the highest part of the canyon, a two-hundred watchtower was constructed. When looked at from a distance, one could not see its top.

Standing at the top of the canyon watchtower, the terrifying canyon became an open book.

That was not all; the tower had two Rapid-Fire Guns and two Lightning Spirit Cannons.

These two beasts of weapons were what made the tower terrifying. From such height, the guns, and cannon could take down their target from over a kilometer.

At the base was a hundred-meter wall that stood as another form of defense. Behind the wall was a garrison filled with Celestial Heavenly Forte army.

There were two hundred thousand soldiers. Half of them were Infantry, while the other half were the Elite teams.

With such a fortress standing tall and imposing, the Gray Pagoda state enemies would need more than common soldiers to breach it.

While they were securing the path that connects the two states, another plan was already in motion.

Inside the state capital of the 35th state, in an underground room, four people sat around the wooden table.

"You three are really something," Huang Guo said with a satisfying smile on his face.

A look of pride appeared on their faces. Receiving such a prize from Huang Guo was a privilege many did not have.

The three were the Commandos from the Celestial Forte Army.

"Sir, you don't need to praise us. We're just doing our job," the only lady among them responded humbly.

"Nonsense," Huang Guo waved his hand dismissively. "You are Celestial soldiers; you should not act humble. Humble is meant for the weak. Do you understand?"

"Y-Yes," she responded and looked at her two comrades.

The short interaction they had with those from the core region (Barren Land) left them speechless every time.

Their pride had no bounds. It was as if they were not taught to be humble for once.

Seeing it once again, they shook their heads and sighed. Coming back to the matter at hand, Huang Guo asked.

"Have you made the necessary preparations?"

"Yes… The state governor has, and the three most powerful clans have agreed to meet us."

"Good. When is the meeting?"

"Tonight."