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The Yangtze River's misty waves ripple, resembling a colossal dragon lying on its back. The vast mountains, overlapping peaks upon peaks, reflect a vibrant green vitality in the river.
"God is truly generous to this ignorant nation," he said.
The speaker was Lord Asben, the Queen's Envoy who, upon witnessing the magnificent beauty of the Yangtze River, couldn't help but express his admiration.
At this moment, the battleship, having completed its visiting mission, was preparing to leave the ancient city.
Along the coast were fully alert Sect Army members of the Great Vehicle Sect, vigilantly monitoring the fleet.
Neither side trusted the other: the talks had been fruitless, at most a mundane military trade, with only a slight additional condition attached.
Standing beside his lordship was a black-robed priest, glaring with dissatisfaction:
"How dare they blaspheme the teachings of the 'One True God.' It is sacrilege!"