The sky over the Yun family's territory was filled with a bright yellow glow that continued to spread.
The Huaxia World Array!
The array virus had infiltrated the protective formations of the Yun family's 190 provinces. When the attack began, the virus would activate, spreading the Huaxia World Array across the enemy's territory.
This not only neutralized the defensive formations of the Yun family but also enhanced the combat capabilities of the Huaxia Empire's forces as they fought within the Yun family's domain.
In fact, after arriving in the Central Region, Lin Qian had already tasked Gale and Nightshadow with secretly infiltrating the Yun family's territory to plant the array virus, planning ahead for this very moment.
Strike first to gain the upper hand.
Across the Yun family's territory, pillars of yellow light shot into the sky above each city. The bright yellow veil covering the sky extended further, leaving Lin Di and the others utterly stunned.
To them, it felt as if, at that moment, the Yun family's territory had already become part of their own.
Boom!
A thunderous roar echoed across the skies as the veil enveloping the Yun family's land shook violently before slowly turning transparent.
Even so, the pillars of yellow light continued to rise into the sky, pouring bright yellow soul force upward like soaring dragons.
The national fortune of the Huaxia Empire was already beginning to gather within the Yun family's territory.
At this moment, it was no exaggeration to say that the 190 provinces ahead now belonged to the Huaxia Empire.
"What's going on!?" Yun Hu shot out from his secret chamber, his face dark as he observed the commotion outside.
The Yun family's elder, Yun Wu, and several other elders flew into the sky, their expressions grave as they gazed at the distant pillars of light.
At that moment, a Yun family disciple rushed up to Yun Hu and urgently reported, "Elder, something terrible has happened! The family's protective formations are being invaded by a mysterious force, and we can't resist it."
"What? Where is Yun Fa Tian? Isn't he the one responsible for maintaining the formations? Can't he stop it?" Yun Hu angrily grabbed the disciple by the collar, shouting in fury.
The disciple, pale-faced and trembling, stammered, "No… Elder, the power is too unfamiliar and has integrated with the formations. Even Elder Yun Fa Tian cannot stop it."
"In fact, according to him, in another hour, the formations will be completely transformed into something else. He fears that by then, the enemy will fully control our defenses."
Yun Hu's grip slackened, causing the disciple to collapse to the ground, his expression filled with dread.
What kind of power was this? How could it alter their formations so thoroughly?
No matter how hard Yun Hu thought, he couldn't fathom what was happening.
At that moment, more Yun family elders rushed over, hastily reporting the situation to Yun Hu.
Listening to their reports, Yun Hu's expression turned darker and more menacing by the second. According to the elders, the formations across the Yun family's territory had been fully transformed. The distant pillars of yellow light were the result of this transformation. Every single city in their 190 provinces had been affected, all forming part of a massive, interconnected array.
"This is a work of genius!" Yun Rong exclaimed, standing at the edge of the Yun family's domain and marveling at the sight.
Although she didn't fully understand what had happened, she could tell that the Yun family's city formations had been compromised.
"Qian'er, does this mean that the formations throughout the Yun family's entire territory have been taken over by the Huaxia Empire's array virus, and are now under your control?" Yun Fan asked in disbelief, barely able to contain his shock after hearing Lin Qian's explanation.
"Exactly. This is the power of the array virus. It invades enemy formations and converts them for my use," Lin Qian replied proudly. "This is the result of the Huaxia Empire's Engineering Division's ingenuity. The Yun family must be in complete disarray by now."
As Lin Qian spoke, the Yun family's territory had indeed fallen into chaos. In every city, the residents were terrified as they watched their city's protective formations morph into something unfamiliar.
"Prepare the soul cannons, channel more soul force," Lin Qian commanded from atop the Huaxia Imperial Flagship, his eyes fixed on the distance.
Standing beside him, Lin Di and the others could see the Aerial Warships floating overhead, slowly advancing toward the front lines. The surrounding heaven and earth energy began converging toward the ships, gathering at the cannons mounted on them.
At the same time, the towering structures erected on the borders of the Yun family's territory began drawing in energy from the surrounding environment, channeling it into the cannons.
"The magma soul cannon has finished charging, with three backup rounds prepared."
"The siege-type heavy soul cannon is charged, with two backup rounds ready."
"Light-energy soul cannon is fully charged, with ten backup rounds prepared."
"The Type C Soul Annihilation Shock Cannon is fully charged and awaiting orders."
"We've locked onto the targets within the enemy's territory and are ready to fire on your command."
Having received confirmation that the soul cannons were charged and ready, Lin Qian activated the tactical map, his pupils glowing with golden light as he observed the simulated battle plan.
"Chancellor, what's the estimated attack range and damage?"
"Your Majesty, please review the data," Chancellor Zhuge Ming quickly responded, transmitting the analysis to Lin Qian.
Lin Qian opened the war report and, after reviewing Zhuge Ming's calculations, nodded in satisfaction. He turned his gaze back toward the Yun family's territory, his eyes sharp with focus.
His mind raced as he issued orders, adjusting the number of attacks and targets, and sending them to every soul cannon and Soul Annihilation Shock Cannon in position.
"Let them taste despair," Lin Qian said coldly, a cruel smile creeping across his face.
With a sudden swing of his imperial sword, he gave the final order.
"All soul cannons and Soul Annihilation Shock Cannons, fire at will. No holding back—unleash all rounds at once."
"The Aerial Warships' cannons are free to fire at their discretion!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
As Lin Qian's command echoed across the battlefield, the cannons lining the Yun family's borders, along with the Soul Annihilation Shock Cannons, unleashed a torrent of soul force. The immense waves of energy surged through the sky, crashing down toward their targets with devastating force.
From where Lin Di and the others stood, it looked as if thousands of beams of soul force were converging at once. The brilliance of the soul force was so overwhelming that nothing else could be seen but the radiant glow.