A wave of pressure gradually welled up in the hearts of every member of the Blazing‑Flame Legion. They were all battle‑hardened veterans, and everyone knew exactly what was about to happen. The Blazing‑Flame Legion's intelligence network was no joke—the news that the Monroe Legion of the Phantom‑Star Dynasty and the Sky Tiger Legion of the Rivengrace Dynasty were closing in on them had already spread throughout the ranks.
There was no way to keep this under wraps, so it was better to let everyone know and get prepared early.
And sure enough, the Blazing‑Flame Legion was no ordinary rabble—they truly deserved their reputation as the ace force of the Frostbane Dynasty. Even with only thirty thousand men, every single one was highly trained.
At the moment right before the great battle was about to break out, the entire legion was eerily silent.
This—maybe it's my last fight. I can't back down, not even half a step! Backing down means admitting I'm weak, means shaming the Blazing‑Flame Legion's name!
If I retreat, I betray the Throne's trust, betray the dynasty's grace!
So this battle—I'll go all out, cut down every enemy, and show the world: Blazing‑Flame is invincible! Frostbane is invincible!
This wasn’t just the thought of one or two people—everyone felt it, and even Evan Chu was swept up by the mood.
Meanwhile, on the other side, something completely unexpected was happening.
Violet Thunder’s ten fingers crackled with energy as a terrifying web of lightning blotted out the sky and came crashing down. On a star‑boat warship, two Saint Lord experts looked like death gods themselves, but when they saw the two lightning‑attribute stars swirling behind Violet Thunder, all they felt was pure terror!
As it turned out, Violet Thunder had been ordered by Evan Chu to withdraw with his men, but halfway out they were ambushed. The four Saint‑Realm cultivators with him were killed instantly. After a bloody fight and barely escaping, Violet Thunder found his cultivation loosening, so he hid in a secluded spot to attempt a breakthrough.
After a brutal baptism of lightning, Violet Thunder advanced into late Saint Realm, and now he could wield even more power from his lightning‑attribute stars.
After thinking things through, he grasped the situation—the Blazing‑Flame Legion was being crushed by the combined assault of the Rivengrace and Phantom‑Star Dynasties. So he kept lurking on the edge of the battlefield, convinced that someone would patrol the perimeter before the encirclement fully closed. Usually, squads are sent out to check for leaks and make sure no one escapes, so the net can kill every last target inside.
Finally, Violet Thunder spotted a strong squad equipped with a star‑boat warship. He struck hard, slaughtering thirty Saint‑Realm cultivators, and then faced off against two early Saint Lords.
Like Evan Chu, he’d come out of the trial world—and as a Destiny Guardian, his foundation was even deeper than Old Goldwing’s or Shadow’s. No one expected that besides Evan’s slaughter of four Saint Venerables, there was also Violet Thunder as a hidden variable.
Violet Thunder knew that drifting across the Star‑River Dominion at his own speed would take centuries, but with a star‑boat warship it was a different story. To get back to the Frostbane Dynasty, he had no choice but to seize one.
Originally, Violet Thunder thought it wouldn’t be so easy—but once the real fight broke out, he realized just how big the gap was between those with refined stars and those without. Using late Saint Realm cultivation against two Saint Lords, it was a total one‑sided slaughter! The key was all thanks to his two lightning‑attribute stars.
Right now, Violet Thunder quickly finished off the squad, boarded the star‑boat warship, and sped off toward the Frostbane Dynasty. At the moment, both Mad‑Blade Li’s and the Mystic‑Ice Throne’s legions were still stationed in Frostbane territory—if even one of those legions could rush over to support them, it would overturn the whole battle.
On the other side, the final encirclement was now fully closed, but a small gap was spotted by the Phantom‑Star Dynasty’s people—the missing star‑boat warship belonged to their own forces.
"Those useless fools! How could a mere Saint ant ambush and wipe out the whole squad? Not only did we lose our star‑boat warship, but the news leaked out as well—damn it!"
Meng Wu of the Monroe Legion was furious. The first stage of his plan had already failed—Jun Yang hadn’t walked into the formation trap, which was a huge setback. Now, with the Blazing‑Flame Legion fighting to the death head‑on, Monroe would inevitably pay a steep price.
Now, with the news leaked, his original scheme to entrap them and set up further tricks had collapsed. If he wanted to wipe out the Blazing‑Flame Legion, he’d have to do it fast.
Otherwise, if the Frostbane Dynasty’s main forces arrived, they’d be on the defensive and end up suffering a double loss.
"Enough! Tell the Sky Tiger Legion—the plan has sprung a leak, and the second stage won’t work either. We have to muster both our legions’ full strength and finish this quickly. If we miss our window, the consequences will be dire."
Yes, Throne!
A deputy commander took Monroe’s order and rushed to the Sky Tiger Legion’s encampment.
Half a day later, both sides reached an agreement: they would converge on the Blood‑Demon race’s heartland and kill everyone in sight, leaving no survivors.
By dusk, the battlefield that had been ravaged by Evan Chu’s great battle was already bristling with defensive bunkers.
Legion warfare isn't some chaotic brawl like the martial world—there's a system to it. Beyond considering the outcome of duels between top powerhouses, you also have to factor in the legion's own strength in formations and coordinated deployment.
"Evan Chu, hear my command!"
Here!
"I hereby appoint you captain of the reserve support unit. You’ll fight as the third wave. Once the great battle erupts, you must seize the chance to break through and return to the Frostbane Dynasty!"
"Throne?" Evan Chu said anxiously—he wasn't going to retreat!
"Listen up—this is an order, a direct command from the Throne! You must not disobey! And do you want all your legion brothers to die with their eyes open? Are you really going to let the Blazing‑Flame Legion’s banner fall for good? No—I believe you’ll make a comeback and avenge us!"
Jun Yang already had a death wish—he understood the coming situation better than anyone. He’d fought the Sky Tiger and Monroe Legions for years. The Sky Tiger Legion hated him for killing their previous Throne, Yang Feihu, while Monroe had coveted his head for ages. Both legions wanted nothing more than to destroy him and the Blazing‑Flame Legion in one stroke.
In the southeastern Star‑River Dominion, dynastic supremacy comes down to legion wars—even Hall Masters and other apex individuals matter less than the outcome of these battles. Of Frostbane’s seven legions, the Blazing‑Flame Legion is the fiercest, having conquered the most territory for the dynasty.
But for that very reason, the Blazing‑Flame Legion had made the most enemies—some grudges dated back two generations of Thrones.
Boom!
That first cannon blast was just a show of force—the next wave would be thunder, a storm of real killing intent.
This was no longer a bloody battle—it was a death battle for the entire Blazing‑Flame Legion! A battle to the death, fought with the resolve to die, determined to make the enemy pay the highest possible price.