Chapter 1916: Startling String | Red Heart Survey [Translation]

Red Heart Survey [Translation] - Updated on May 1, 2025

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The Flying Cloud Tower Ship carried three thousand armored troops, and Jiang Wang was aboard the Flying Cloud.

There really was a king rank on the opposite bank of the river, and indeed a large army was arrayed, a perfect trap set. Even here, on this unstable boundary river front, resources had been expended to lay down a ferocious array.

Evidently, they were prepared for the human race’s invasion. But a person’s reputation precedes them.

Jiang Wang dragging Yu Guangyuan like a dog through the Maze Realm, and then his frontal defeat of Ao Huangzhong, were already known to the Sea Race. As soon as the Wu An Great Banner unfolded, the armored soldiers on the Flying Cloud Tower Ship barely managed to form an array.

Then, all that could be heard were continuous explosions, with flames lighting up the sky. The great array, which should have been used for confronting two armies, was instantly destroyed in an explosion. It was originally meant to kill the enemy, but was instead used to block them.

The Sea Race army deployed here instantly formed an array and actually turned to flee on the spot!

The Flying Cloud Tower Ship’s twelve arrays came to a sudden stop, only Jiang Wang went on unimpeded, alone crossing the flames, enduring the explosion of the Sea Race great array to pursue the enemy. But all he saw were vast throngs of soldiers, their figures merging with the sea, yet he couldn’t see where the main general was.

Chen Zhi Bo’s probing secret technique saw clearly that there was only one Sea Race king rank on this side of the riverbank, and he looked extremely fierce, likely unable to withstand a single exchange… It was a pity his feet were so nimble, he ran too steadily.

Jiang Wang turned and grabbed, gathering all the flames produced by the continuous explosions into his palm. The carefully constructed defenses of the Ren Wu Sea Race on this side of the boundary river also dissipated with the flames.

Chen Zhi Bo and his Fishing Dragon Boat only crossed the river at this time.

This senior brother of the Fishing Sea Tower said with emotion: “Marquis has already reached the level of killing the enemy with his name! I have fought for years in the Maze Realm, and it’s hard to hope to reach this!”

Everyone contributes to a smooth journey, and Jiang Wang was also generous with his praise: “I think they guessed Senior Brother Chen was close behind, waiting to launch, otherwise they wouldn’t have even put up a struggle.”

The two looked at each other and smiled, as if all grudges had vanished.

Thus, the soldiers divided into two routes, each sweeping their designated area. Four hours later, they met again at the boundary river front. There was no Maze Fog along this boundary river itself.

But they still couldn’t see anything on the opposite bank of the river. This boundary river led to the Saha Dragon Domain.

They swept the entire Sea Race nest within the Ren Wu Domain, and then converged at the boundary river front, with almost no troop losses, because the Ren Wu Sea Race had fundamentally given up resistance. When the human army arrived, the Sea Race nests were all empty.

But the sweeping work still had to be done. Even the barren lands had to be probed. This was the duty of a general. Otherwise, if they were attacked from behind while fully attacking the Saha Dragon Domain, they would be helpless.

“I must find a way to recognize this two-character king,” Jiang Wang sighed and said, “He’s too good at escaping!”

This temporarily unnamed Sea Race king rank was truly uncommonly good at escaping. Not only did he move quickly himself, but none of the soldiers under his command were left behind. Moreover, several Sea Race nests were packed cleanly, not leaving them half a bit of spoils.

Chen Zhi Bo also followed suit and said: “He doesn’t have a single strong quality, he’s simply a coward!”

“That’s not right to say,” Jiang Wang countered, “It is precisely in this retreat that one’s true skill is most apparent. Leading a ten-thousand-strong army to charge, sweeping through enemy formations like a tornado, doesn’t count for much; a brave man can do that. But in the moment of a defeated army, to still maintain army momentum, to retreat without collapsing, to withdraw without declining… to preserve the entire army in times of crisis, that is a true famous general.”

Chen Zhi Bo seemed to ponder: “These words penetrate reason and are emotionally resonant, inspiring people and possessing the wonder of military art. Although I do not know soldiers, I also feel quite the reason. Marquis Wu An is indeed a contemporary famous general!”

Putting a stop to his quick mouth, Jiang Wang didn’t dare to truly claim the title of famous general, and quickly said: “This is all wisdom I gleaned from the late Marquis of Destroyed City, I’m just parroting it. Brother Chen, don’t shame me with the title of famous general!”

“That Ao Huangzhong claimed to be a famous general, what state did you beat him into? How many famous generals were there on the Qi Xia battlefield, and yet whose army merit earned the Marquis? Marquis Wu An, you are just being humble!” Chen Zhi Bo said with sincere eyes: “Now the Saha Dragon Domain is within sight. Whether we attack, and how we attack, still needs a famous general like you to make a decision!”

Goodness, he was waiting here!

The cooperative Chen Zhi Bo was making Jiang Qing Yang take on the greatest danger. This fellow looked sincere and simple, but he was truly cunning!

Jiang Wang realized this, but couldn’t decline. After all, the people of the Fishing Sea Tower truly didn’t practice soldiering, they were always oriented towards their sect. So he said: “Let’s not mention the matter of famous generals for now, but if Senior Brother Chen is willing to accept my military orders and join forces with me to wage war, I am also deeply comforted! With one heart and mind, and our forces united, what worry is there that the Sea Race won’t be broken?”

Before Chen Zhi Bo could say anything else, he continued: “What task did you receive? What are your thoughts on the Saha Dragon Domain? Tell me what you know about the situation.”

This was directly giving orders!

Chen Zhi Bo was quite stunned, as if he had picked up a rock to smash his own foot, but he could only grit his teeth and say: “Elder Chong Guang, Banner General Xuan Wei, and your Marshal Qi, they have already met in the Huang Tai Domain, discussed the situation in the Maze Realm, and reached a cooperation. I am not clear on the more specific details, but the command I received is to subjugate the Saha Dragon Domain.”

If Jiang Wang knew about the experience of the Blood King, he would know when this gathering of the three major forces near the sea took place. He would also applaud the Blood King’s tenacity. Imagine if the Blood King had left a step later in his fight to the death with Banner General Yang Feng of Xuan Wei, and had run into Chong Guang and Qi Xiao meeting, it’s very possible he would have confessed on the spot…

“Regarding the Saha Dragon Domain…” Chen Zhi Bo said, “Of course I hope we can break through this domain and gain great convenience for our human race. But how to do it specifically, still needs Marquis to decide. After all, skills have specialties, and you are the professional!”

This burden was placed back on Jiang Wang.

As a professional military merit Marquis, Jiang Wang had already understood the basic intelligence before this battle.

He knew that the True Person guarding Fuhu Pure Land was the Left Envoy Du E of East King Valley, Ji Ke Yi. The True King guarding the Saha Dragon Domain was the Barbarian King, Crocodile Feng. Fuhu Pure Land had the shortest operating time among the six towns of the two races; after all, its history only began in the year Chong Xuan Fuhu died.

At the same time, Fuhu Pure Land was also the most open human race base in the Maze Realm. Although it was created by a True Person of Qi Country, it didn’t exclusively belong to Qi Country. Although it was named Pure Land, it didn’t exclusively belong to the Buddhist Gate. It was open to all human races, providing shelter to all human races.

Jue Ming Island, Fishing Sea Tower, Yang Valley, Suspended Empty Temple, East King Valley… Forces from all sides had bases here. It was also precisely from Fuhu Pure Land that several human race bases in the Maze Realm began to open up on a large scale.

Before Fuhu Pure Land, although the Maze Realm was jointly guarded by the East Domain and shared by the world, other forces at most could only occupy a few floating islands. Several bases were all controlled by the three major forces near the sea.

That is to say, there was still a Peng Lai Island within the Cang Wu Realm, and a Three Xing Palace within the Tian Jing Country. And within another base that had already been destroyed by the Sea Race, there had once been forces from the East King Valley.

Whether Ji Ke Yi or Crocodile Feng was stronger or weaker was not for Jiang Wang to judge. But the Saha Dragon Domain, whose history was almost equal to that of the Maze Realm, definitely had a much stronger foundation than Fuhu Pure Land.

It must be said that the intensity of the Maze Realm war was always controlled within the intentional or unintentional control of the two races, only occurring at the level of Cave True. This kind of year-long accumulation did not completely transform into war capability.

Until Fuhu Pure Land was able to fight back and forth with the Saha Dragon Domain.

In the shallow Yue Gui Sea of the same year, they were able to fight fiercely with the long-history Cang Wu Realm, with neither side gaining a clear advantage. True Monarchs and Emperor Lords not easily making a move in the Maze Realm was a long-term tacit understanding maintained by the two races.

This tacit understanding of course had a necessity for maintenance.

If the Maze Realm battlefield no longer existed, whether the Sea Race attacked the near sea or the human race attacked the Cang Sea, both would have to pay a greater price. But if Qi Xiao truly wanted to overturn the Saha Dragon Domain, then a Dao Derivation War would be almost unavoidable.

The gap in foundation between the Saha Dragon Domain and Fuhu Pure Land was also reflected in this confrontation.

The Saha Dragon Domain still had spare forces to set up a blockade on the boundary river of the Ren Wu Domain, while Fuhu Pure Land could only seal four realms and focus on contending with the Saha Dragon Domain. But let’s get back to the point.

As long as the Emperor Lord doesn’t come out, the Barbarian King Crocodile Feng has True Person Ji Ke Yi to confront him head-on.

How could he, Jiang Wang, joining forces with Chen Zhi Bo, not kill their way into the Saha Dragon Domain?

Jiang Wang thought about it and still said: “Marshal Qi only ordered me to rush to the Saha Dragon Domain. My task is already complete. How to proceed next, I still need to wait for further notice.”

“Message transmission in the Maze Realm may not be easy, and missing military orders often happens,” Chen Zhi Bo reminded him.

At this time, they were located about three li away from the boundary river. They didn’t dare to camp openly at the river’s edge. After all, there was a terrifying giant beast hiding on the opposite bank of the river.

Jiang Wang said: “I understand the principle of military affairs being decided independently. If there is a suitable opportunity, we must certainly seize it well… So, please trouble Brother Chen to pay more attention to the situation on the opposite side.”

Chen Zhi Bo’s eyebrows were very heavy, and he shook his head: “The same method cannot be used a second time. The opposite side is so alert, they must have already made preparations.” Jiang Wang encouraged him: “Think of a way. Only you have this ability.”

Chen Zhi Bo looked at him, thought about how this trip still needed the other party to be at the forefront, and then hesitated and said: “This matter is difficult to handle, I will ponder it!”

Marquis Wu An nodded with satisfaction, stepped into an array in the air, carefully observed the battlefield environment for a while, and then said: “Brother Chen is proficient in prohibition techniques, why not set some means here to ensure our safety?”

There was already Maze Fog on this side of the river, and that was also set by Chen Zhi Bo, to prevent the opposite side from seeing the reality clearly.

Seeing this Marquis of Qi Country so smoothly directing himself, Chen Zhi Bo couldn’t help but say: “May I ask what Marquis you are doing?”

“I need to think about the overall strategy, to think carefully about how we should break this domain. If there is no important matter, please do not disturb me as much as possible.” After Jiang Wang finished speaking, he returned directly to the Flying Cloud Tower Ship, closed the door, and attended to his own healing.

Chen Zhi Bo was silent in his original place for a while.

He couldn’t believe it, this fellow did indeed get the title of Marquis through military merit, and he did indeed defeat Ao Huangzhong head-on on the battlefield. If he believed it, he always felt that it wasn’t the case.

I only thought of pushing you to the front as a shield to block arrows. Why are you throwing all the dirty work and tiring work to me?

On the other side of the five-colored, variegated boundary river, the silence also continued.

Until an old general with a look of urgency arrived, shouting from afar as soon as he stood within the not-long-established but extremely orderly camp, looking very solemn: “Qi Xiao Qian!”

The Sea Race warriors all held sharp blades in their hands, standing in strict formation and waiting.

Even those fierce war beasts also slowed their breathing, quietly and fiercely staring at the opposite bank of the boundary river. Everything there was covered by Maze Fog prohibitions.

Ao Huangzhong walked into the camp with big strides, as if entering a no-man’s-land, continuously shouting: “Qi Xiao Qian! Qi Xiao Qian! Qi Xiao Qian!”

A thin Sea Race, bowing his body and squeezing into the ranks of the warriors, dressed no differently from ordinary Sea Race warriors, finally couldn’t help but lower his head and dig at his ear, complaining: “Calling out my soul ah…”

As soon as he lowered his head, he immediately retreated from that kind of strict order. In a natural state, he became an unnatural part.

The warrior next to him also only at this moment discovered that the main general was actually right beside him!

Of course, as a subordinate of Shock String King Qi Xiao Qian, this was originally not a rare thing. A prominent characteristic of fighting under Shock String King was that Shock String King’s commands were everywhere, but Shock String King was never there.

Ao Huangzhong finally found his target of questioning and rushed over with big strides, asking angrily: “You just ran away without even meeting him?!” Qi Xiao Qian was born quite handsome, with a high nose bridge and clear, bright eyes. However, between his eyebrows, there was always a hint of laziness.

Hearing the words, he rolled his eyes: “Didn’t you run?”

“I fought to the last moment, and only when there was truly no other way did I strategically retreat!” Ao Huangzhong said angrily: “You didn’t lose a single soldier or general, and you actually fled upon seeing the flag. Do you have the qualifications to lead troops?”

Qi Xiao Qian smiled indifferently: “I knew from the first moment that there was no other way. Why waste this ‘fight to the last moment’ process and needlessly consume the lives of the warriors?”

Ao Huangzhong became even angrier: “Our race carries out this risky plan. It is impossible without sacrifice. It was agreed from the beginning that you and I would each occupy a realm, facing the human race from the Dragon Domain, trapping and killing the approaching enemy. For this multi-pronged invasion, we were prepared early, weren’t we? You say there’s no other way now? Isn’t it too late!”

“I didn’t know beforehand that Jiang Wang was coming to my side!” Qi Xiao Qian said righteously: “You and Yu Guangyuan both escaped or died. Do I still need to waste time?”

Ao Huangzhong laughed in anger: “I don’t know who was so blind as to say you have the posture of a famous general and let you participate in this grand scheme to deceive the world!”

“Then go back and ask them!” Qi Xiao Qian said impatiently: “Alright, alright, do what you’re supposed to do. How I use troops is not for you to point out. You, as the main general, lightly moved your position. What will you do if something happens on your side?”

“What’s that! Can’t you accept criticism?” Ao Huangzhong was very dissatisfied: “When I was deducing military chess with Emperor Lord Zhong Xi, he wasn’t like this!”

Qi Xiao Qian couldn’t help but roll his eyes. Is it so great to have an Emperor Lord as an ancestor? Do you need to talk about it every three or five sentences? Should I put a shrine here and offer incense?!

But it was indeed very great to have an Emperor Lord as an ancestor. He still explained: “Jiang Wang was able to defeat you head-on on the battlefield, he is definitely not a brute. I observed him leading the army across the river, with momentum like a collapsing mountain, leaving no gap. This shows that he has already seen through my arrangements on this side and has enough confidence to destroy us. Besides, he must have strong backup behind him, capable of resisting a certain degree of risk. The Saha Dragon Domain is the true battlefield, I don’t need to clash with him and shed blood in a temporary camp.”

Ao Huangzhong snorted: “This is still like something!”

“Do you still have something?” Qi Xiao Qian said lazily: “If there’s nothing, don’t delay me in arranging defenses. That scoundrel will kill his way over at any time.” “Where did Shark Shoulder Wu go?” Ao Huangzhong leaned closer and asked.

Qi Xiao Qian pulled away with disgust: “How would I know!”

Ao Huangzhong didn’t mind: “Aren’t you two on very good terms? Didn’t he even tell you when he was going out on a task?” “You also know it’s a task!” Qi Xiao Qian glared at him: “Don’t inquire blindly!”

Ao Huangzhong curled his lip, and then said: “Since Jiang Wang is leading the army here, now the Saha Dragon Domain, Yue Gui Sea, and East Sea Dragon Palace three towns are simultaneously attacked. Which one do you think is their main attack direction?”

Qi Xiao Qian turned around and looked at him seriously: “Can you first tell me, which one is our main attack direction?” Ao Huangzhong gave a dry laugh: “How would I know!”

Qi Xiao Qian naturally didn’t believe him: “When you were playing chess with Emperor Lord Zhong Xi, didn’t he casually tell you something?” “Don’t ask what you shouldn’t ask!” Ao Huangzhong’s face sank, he put his hands behind his back, and walked away overbearingly.

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Chapter 1916: Startling String

Chapter 1915: Joining Forces, the World is Ours

Chapter 1914: Floating Zhou

Chapter 1913: Glimpses Beyond

Chapter 1912: Lantern of Candlelit Years

Chapter 1911: The Void