You were driven out of the capital at the start, and you ask me why I rebelled?

Chapter 24 Old Ghost Mu, Nascent Soul Stages Action

At this time, outside Zhenman Pass.

Both sides are now engaged in fierce fighting, with countless spirit stones being consumed recklessly. The soldiers of Zhenman Pass, protected by their defensive formations, have so far suffered no casualties, while tens of thousands of soldiers from the Blood Barbarian Dynasty have already perished, all killed by psionic cannonballs on their way to the front lines...

On a flying boat outside Zhenman Pass.

Gu Hanhai frowned slightly. He hadn't expected that despite the relentless bombardment by thousands of flying ships, the defensive formation of Zhenman Pass hadn't broken. No wonder it had withstood so many attacks from the Blood Barbarian Dynasty...

The defensive formation at Zhenman Pass was set up by the Great Qin Dynasty to defend against the Blood Barbarian Dynasty. More than half of the dynasty's formation masters were gathered to create it. Its grade has reached the peak of the Earth Rank, just one step away from reaching the Heaven Rank...

"Hehehe, General Gu, it seems your attack has failed!"

Just then, a sinister voice came from behind Gu Hanhai. Gu Hanhai frowned slightly, already knowing who it was...

"Old ghost Mu, why aren't you retired to your ancestral hall? What are you doing on the battlefield?"

The newcomer revealed himself to be an old man dressed in a blood-red robe. He had a hooked nose, a face covered in wrinkles, and a lingering smell of blood; it was clear at a glance that he was no good person…

Gu Hanhai smelled the blood and a look of disgust appeared on his face.

Although he also frequently killed people, and far more than this old ghost Mu, it was for the sake of fighting for his country, while this old ghost Mu killed people to cultivate evil arts...

Therefore, he had always disliked this old ghost Mu. If it weren't for the Blood Barbarian Emperor's continued protection of this old ghost Mu, allowing him to serve in the Offering Pavilion, Gu Hanhai would have killed him long ago...

"Hehehe, General Gu, don't get so angry! I was specially sent by His Majesty to help you..."

"It's not just me, there are even several Nascent Soul stage ancestors from the royal family, but I just arrived first..."

Old Man Mu gave a sinister laugh and spoke.

"Tsk tsk tsk, General Gu has suffered heavy losses!"

Old Man Mu reached the edge of the flying boat, his eyes filled with greed as he looked down at the Blood Barbarian Dynasty army and the fallen soldiers, as if they were priceless treasures...

"Old devil Mu, I advise you not to lay a finger on my soldiers, or you will face the consequences..."

When Gu Hanhai saw this, his face immediately darkened. He knew what Mu Laogui was thinking, so he immediately spoke up and threatened him.

"Heh heh heh, General Gu, is that how you see me? Although I need blood for cultivation, I would never stoop to targeting the soldiers of my Blood Barbarian Dynasty..."

Old Man Mu turned around, looked at Gu Hanhai, a flash of bloodlust in his eyes, and spoke.

"Hmph! Since His Majesty has sent you to support me, then you shall destroy this defensive formation!"

Gu Hanhai snorted coldly and gave the order.

"Hehehe, General Gu, are you ordering me around?"

Old Man Mu spoke with a sinister smile, and a sudden aura emanated from him...

Sensing this aura, Gu Hanhai's expression changed drastically, and he said in disbelief, "You've broken through?"

"Heh! I only broke through by sheer luck, thanks to His Majesty's reward!"

"General Gu, according to the regulations of my Blood Barbarian Dynasty, what is required of everyone, regardless of rank, when they encounter a Nascent Soul expert?"

Old Mu stared intently at Gu Hanhai with eyes as sharp as a venomous snake, and spoke.

A look of struggle flashed across Gu Hanhai's face, but in the end he could only sigh helplessly, bow slightly, and say, "Greetings, Senior Mu!"

"General!"

The surrounding generals, seeing their commander so obsequious, all showed resentment, but dared not step forward due to the general's Nascent Soul stage cultivation...

"Hahaha! Gu Hanhai, you've finally met your match! Didn't you always flaunt your power in front of me before? Now, keep it up!"

Old Mu laughed wildly, his eyes fixed coldly on Gu Hanhai.

Gu Hanhai endured this humiliation, while also wondering why this old ghost Mu had suddenly broken through.

Previously, he and Old Ghost Mu were both at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, but Old Ghost Mu's cultivation was somewhat weaker than his. In addition, Old Ghost Mu practiced evil arts, and to break through, he needed a sufficient amount of blood. So where did he get so much blood from...?

Suddenly, Gu Hanhai remembered what Old Man Mu had said before, that he had received a reward from His Majesty. Could it be...?

Gu Hanhai dared not think any further. He didn't know what to do. What if it really was His Majesty's doing? What should he do then...?

"Alas! I beg Senior Mu to take action and destroy the defensive formations of Zhenman Pass, thus clearing a path for my army..."

In the end, Gu Hanhai could only suppress his doubts, sighed softly, and spoke.

Seeing Gu Hanhai's attitude, Mu Laogui felt a sense of satisfaction.

However, he dared not refuse Gu Hanhai, because he had also come under the orders of the Blood Barbarian Emperor. If he delayed because of him, his fate would be terrible. After all, he knew how he had acquired his cultivation.

"Hmph! Then I'll show you the difference between a peak Nascent Soul cultivator and a Deity Transformation expert..."

Old Man Mu snorted coldly, then leaped into the air and headed towards Zhenman Pass.

"General, this old ghost Mu is far too presumptuous! Even if he is a Nascent Soul cultivator, you are still a Great General! Even His Majesty treats you with great respect, yet he dares to be so insolent..."

After Mu Laogui left, Liu Quan came to Gu Hanhai's side and said with a grim expression.

"Alright, we can discuss that later. The most urgent task now is to break through Zhenman Pass. You all go and coordinate the troops! Once the defensive formations of Zhenman Pass are breached, we'll send the entire army in..."

Gu Hanhai waved his hand and addressed the numerous rewards around him.

"Here!"

The generals of the Blood Barbarian Dynasty clasped their hands in greeting, suppressing their resentment, and went to coordinate the army.

Meanwhile, Mu Laogui arrived at the defensive formation outside Zhenman Pass and looked at it with great interest.

"This formation does have some merit, but before absolute power, no method is of any use..."

Having said that, Old Man Mu channeled his power, and crimson spiritual energy surged forth from his body, almost engulfing the entire world...

At Zhenman Pass, Chen Cong's expression turned extremely grave upon witnessing this scene. Only a Nascent Soul cultivator could unleash such power. The Nascent Soul cultivators from the Blood Barbarian Dynasty had made their move; Zhenman Pass was in danger...

"Blood Slaughter Palm!"

A voice echoed from the sky, followed by a massive, blood-red palm print, tens of thousands of feet in size, descending upon the defensive formation...