After pursuing and killing for over a hundred li, they only stopped when they encountered a dense forest, as the warhorses couldn't enter and had exhausted their strength.
Even the exotic warhorses couldn't sustain such imnse expenditure.
Along the way, on both sides of the road, there were corpses of the demon army everywhere, directly staining the path of escape red.
For the demon race, this was definitely a heavy blow, even shattering the confidence of many demons, thinking that the Human Race was unstoppable, and resistance ant death.
It could be said that they fled for their lives while spreading the terror of the Human Race.
Of course, such a huge loss for the demon race also ant significant casualties for Chen Yuan's troops, with half of the 500,000 soldiers being cut down according to post-battle statistics.
Those who remained were mostly wounded, and the situation was just as tragic.
This was even with Chen Yuan's prior preparation of the Blood Evil Ten Absolute Array; without such a formation, the casualties would have been even more horrifying.
When Chu Changfeng returned to Zhen Nan Pass, his breath was weak, but his eyes shone with an exceptionally bright light; this great war had utterly satisfied his lust for killing.
He was completely imrsed in the ecstasy of slaughter.
On the second day after the battle, almost every household in Zhen Nan Pass hung white banners, and the sound of wailing lasted for a day, while Chen Yuan promptly distributed the pensions.
All the various armies were reorganized into the Yan Army.
Simultaneously, in South State and Shuzhou, recruitnt began on a large scale, using veterans of this battle as the core to quickly restore combat strength by having the experienced lead the new.
This million-strong battle seed more like a grand baptism, resulting in transformation across the ranks; in ti, it would surely beco a strong and disciplined army.
Chen Yuan entrusted the recovery of people's livelihoods to Su Ziyue and the civil officials, while he delegated military command to Chu Changfeng and Yang Huatian.
The violent institution, Jinyi Guard, remained under Jiang He's managent.
At the sa ti, foreseeing that Xiang Qianqiu, as well as forces from Spirit Mountain and across the world, would likely take advantage of his severe injuries to launch a surprise attack,
many royal decrees were issued from Chen Yuan's Yan King Mansion.
First, post-war pensions and the restoration of livelihoods.
Second, reorganization and massive expansion of the military.
Third, use the Jinyi Guard to, instead of keeping a low profile, act high-profile following Chen Yuan's great victory, to clear up all previous threats; those who do not comply will be killed.
Fourth, led by Moluo, have Tianxu Daoist, Zhao Danqing, and other Yang God True Monarchs return to Shuzhou to guard against probing and contesting from other forces.
Do not retreat, do not endure; if anyone dares to bare their teeth, strike them.
The more they appear strong on the outside but weak inside, the less weakness they can afford to show.
After all, no matter how you look at it, he won this war, and without probing Chen Yuan's true strength, any opposing force should think twice before acting.
As for Chen Yuan himself, while outwardly appearing to retreat into seclusion, he would secretly leave Zhen Nan Pass and head to the Southern Border.
He was eager for opportunities since killing Nangong Lie, but couldn't leave at that ti because no one else could keep everything in check in his absence.
Also, due to the threat of the demon race, he could only extricate himself after that battle was over.
Now, with the demon race heavily damaged and likely in chaos, it was a great opportunity to venture into the demons' territory unnoticed.
Originally, to ensure safety, Chen Yuan wanted Moluo to protect him, as only this could guarantee nothing would go wrong.
But after considering it, he decided to let go of this thought.
First, because Moluo was just severely injured and not yet recovered. Second, because the threat from Xiang Qianqiu and Spirit Mountain was too great, without an immortal present, his forces were vulnerable, like sheep awaiting slaughter.
Third, because Moluo had followed him for so long, witnessing the acquisition of opportunities multiple tis, surely he'd made guesses, as this couldn't be brushed off as re luck.
It was good to go seek opportunities separately.
Above all, Chen Yuan was very confident in his current strength; the previous battle served as a asure, though against an existence like the Tian Lan Demon God, he was as weak as an ant.
However, against Essence Blood Incarnations of demon gods, he still had an edge.
Beneath demon gods, there was really nothing for Chen Yuan to fear at his current state; even the top three on the Heavenly List didn't warrant any fear, at most wariness.
No hope of killing him.
And the overall strength of the demons in the Southern Border does not compare to the Central Plains; how many demon gods could there be?
Who would have thought he'd leave the Central Plains and specifically head to the Southern Border?
Weighing all these factors, Chen Yuan decided to venture into the Southern Border alone.
Once a decision was made, Chen Yuan would never hesitate; with military and civil affairs in South State under control, it's better with him, but without, there's no problem in the short term.
And his departure for the Southern Border was known to only a few.
So, as the news of the Zhen Nan Pass battle swept across the land, Chen Yuan... secretly left the Yan King Mansion, heading southward....
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Just as Chen Yuan had anticipated, the Zhen Nan Pass affair was too massive and too public to suppress the news; it was better to fan the flas, maximizing the impact.
With his push, the news shook South State and Shuzhou first, causing almost the entire regions to celebrate, as the oppressive shadow over tens of millions of people in the two provinces finally dissipated.
The demons were defeated, utterly defeated!
King Yan triumphed, a triumphant victory!
With tens of thousands slain, bodies piled up like mountains, countless people could swear to it with confidence.
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