Chapter 268 Western Region
Western Regions.

The sky is filled with yellow sand and the wind is howling.

During the day, the Western Regions were so hot that even conservative women wore thin, transparent gauze clothes that barely covered their bodies. At night, it was freezing cold, and a glass of water would freeze in no time.

There are patches of oases scattered across the vast desert. Most of the Western Regions countries are located in oases with lush grass and water. However, a small oasis cannot establish a self-sufficient system, and many things still need to be traded with the outside world. In addition, the Western Regions also have some special products that are not available in other places. Trade with the outside world can often exchange for the necessary materials.

With the help of the caravans traveling between the Central Plains and the Western Regions, the countries in the Western Regions were well-informed.

'The unparalleled Lord Tian Xuanzi set up a plan to cooperate with the outside forces, and together with Li Mu of Yanmen Pass and Meng Tian of the Meng clan, they attacked from three sides and defeated the 200,000-strong Xiongnu army! '

Before the end of the third spring, such a piece of news spread throughout the vast Western Regions like the frequent sandstorms in the Western Regions at lightning speed, and was learned by the monarchs of the 36 countries in the Western Regions: Ruoqiang, Loulan, Qiemo, Xiaowan, Jingjue, Ronglu, Yutian, Pishan, Wugan, Zihe, Xiya, Wulei, Dayuan, Taohuai, Weitou, Gumo, Qiuci, and Moshan.

"Two hundred thousand Hun soldiers were defeated just like that?"

"It feels so good! The Huns have been bullying us all the time, and now they are finally getting their comeuppance."

"That Wushuang Jun is indeed a powerful character. After he defeated the 200,000-strong Xiongnu army, he will surely extend his tentacles into the Western Regions soon!"

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Facing this sudden news, the monarchs of the thirty-six kingdoms in the Western Regions had different reactions. Some mediocre people were really incredulous that the powerful Xiongnu would be defeated by the Great Qin Wushuang King who was said to be less than 20 years old; some monarchs who had been bullied by the Xiongnu were secretly happy about the Xiongnu's defeat; only some people with a long-term vision could see the impact this war would have on the Western Regions, including the monarchs of the two most powerful kingdoms among the thirty-six kingdoms in the Western Regions.

Loulan.

Bang!
When the news of the Qin army's victory over the Xiongnu reached Loulan and fell into the ears of the incarnation of theocracy: the high priest, who had lived in the Western Regions for a long time but was a frog in the well, remained silent for a long time. The high priest, wearing a black cloak and a fitted brocade robe, with a healthy wheat-colored complexion, stood under the statue of the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady enshrined in the temple like a jade statue.

Seeing this, all the Loulan high-ranking officials below had the same worry on their faces. After a long time, the high priest finally moved, and the scepter inlaid with a gem in his hand knocked on the floor, making a low and suppressed sound.

"Pass on my order, tell all Loulan warriors to prepare for the battle." After slamming the scepter on the floor, the high priest's delicate and slender face was filled with awe-inspiring dominance, and he issued orders in an unquestionable tone, "Contact all the countries that are friendly with Loulan and tell them that I want to form a Western Region coalition to fight against the Qin army that may arrive at any time!"

"Yes."

The high priest spoke solemnly, and the high-ranking officials of Loulan in the hall did not dare to disobey and obeyed the order in unison. As everyone left, Loulan, a country that had been peaceful for a long time and located in the vast desert, started to run at high speed like a machine that had been started.

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sizzle!
Somewhere in the Western Regions, there is a mysterious place. This is a cave that is estimated to be a hundred feet deep and unfathomable.

The cave was unfathomable, as if it was connected to the eighteen levels of hell in mythology. Occasionally, a harsh sound came from the bottomless cave, as if ghosts were roaring and beasts were out of their cages. There were countless similar caves in this strange place. Every night, a strange black air emanated from the cave.

This endless cave is surrounded by a city. The city is full of houses, palaces, and buildings. In the center, there is a magnificent palace. However, as night falls, there is no light at all. The whole city is located on an oasis with a hundred-foot stone mountain. If someone who doesn't know the inside story sees such a strange and terrifying scene, he will think he has come to the legendary ghost town. However, everyone in the Western Region knows the secret of this city.

This city is named Jingjue, also known as the ancient kingdom of Jingjue.

The people of Jingjue who live in the city call themselves the Ghost Cave Clan and like to live underground. The caves are their homes at night. During the day, the Ghost Cave Clan rarely leave the caves where their ancestors have lived for generations. Every family has a cave home underground in addition to their residence on the surface.

These caves dug out from the ground are interconnected and together form a magnificent underground world.

"So, this Great Qin Wushuang Lord will probably take action against the Western Regions soon?"

In the underground world, the Lord of Jingjue: the Queen of Jingjue, sits on a golden throne, emitting delicate and beautiful sounds from under her veil.

In the 36 kingdoms of the Western Regions, almost everyone has heard of the name of the Queen of Jingjue, but no one has ever seen her true face. Even in this world that belongs to her alone, the Queen of Jingjue has not taken off the veil on her face. However, even without taking off the veil, the Queen of Jingjue's peerless elegance is still fully revealed.

Under the black gauze dress, a pair of snow-capped peaks stood tall, a pair of snow-white jade legs were faintly visible under the gauze skirt, and although her face was covered by the gauze, the bonfire in the cave was enough to capture the nearly perfect curve. In the absence of the Loulan High Priest, even though no one had seen the true face of the Queen of Jingjue, this Queen of Jingjue, whose real name was unknown, was still regarded as the most beautiful woman in the Western Regions by some gossipers.

The delicate and beautiful sound fell into the ears of the Ghost Cave people around her, containing endless majesty. Everyone was silent, and no one dared to answer the Queen of Jingjue.

"It seems that I should also prepare myself." The Queen of Jingjue did not expect others to answer her, and said leisurely, "In case that Wushuang Jun comes to visit, he will say that I don't know etiquette."

Although he spoke warmly and hospitably, the Ghost Cave people around him all had murderous intent on their faces after hearing it, and their swords hummed in their sheaths, ready to spring out at any time.

sizzle!
In this world that belongs exclusively to the Ghost Cave Clan, there are many sturdy poisonous snakes. A two-headed, colorful poisonous snake seemed to be infected by the words of the Queen of Jingjue, and came to the side of the Queen of Jingjue with its tongue spitting out. The snake head stood up and came in front of the Queen of Jingjue.

Upon seeing this, the Queen of Jingjue reached out and stroked her beloved pet's head, and said with a sweet smile: "Are you going to entertain that Wushuang Jun too? Don't worry, I will never forget you!" At the end, the Queen's tone was unusually meaningful.

"Ha ha ha ha."

The arrogant and wild laughter came from the Queen of Jingjue's mouth, which was covered by a veil, and echoed in the underground world of the Ghost Cave Clan, causing the flames to sway. This Queen of Jingjue also had a good martial arts skill!

(End of this chapter)