The sunshine the next day did not sweep away the gloom in the hearts of Wuhou's soldiers. Even though they had long been used to separation between life and death, their eyes were still stained with tears.
The brothers who drank and chatted in the past may have been bragging about their wives and children the night before, but in the blink of an eye, not even the complete body could be found.
Looking at the ruins and devastation of Luo Wang City, sadness overflowed in my chest.
Lieying listened to the casualty report of the soldiers and responded lightly, but he held the long knife tightly in his hand, and his fingers turned slightly white.
Just one night passed, and the number of brothers who set off from Fengtian City was reduced by one-fifth, and that was not the final decisive battle...
He thought of King Garuda's phantom, thought of the dragon's roar in the black and white aura, thought of the brutal battle at Zhenling Pass, and then let out a heavy breath.
...
A hundred miles away from Zhenling Pass, the Shenhou Army had already set up camp here.
Of course, they had a clear view of the turmoil last night.
The phantom of King Garuda was like a god, hanging over the southern region. It was an existence they had never faced before.
The fear in my heart almost comes from instinct.
The billowing black and white energy was like rushing into the sea and flowing into the Lingshan Mountain. The dragon's roar, even after a night, still echoed in the hearts of the soldiers, making them tremble with fear.
The soldiers of the Shenhou Army thought that the war with the Garuda tribe was about to break out, but Lingshan fell into a deathly silence.
Only Liu Tianlu was sitting on the horse, holding a brocade bag in his hand and looking solemnly in the direction of Lingshan.
He knew that the war was unavoidable and that this was just the brief calm before the storm.
...
In the imperial study room of Fengtian City, Yu Luo Siyi told the story of what happened in Luo Wang City and the Southern Territory.
When Emperor Ming heard that King Luo was dead, the brush in his hand trembled slightly, and there seemed to be more wrinkles on his face.
He breathed out lightly: "I understand."
Not long after, Eunuch Li hurried back, panting.
"What did the Imperial Master Tianjian say?" Emperor Ming asked.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Imperial Master replied that the extraordinary will inevitably come to the world. Two days later, the battle at Zhenling Pass will be inevitable."
Emperor Ming frowned and turned to look at the inner room. The scroll moved slightly in the wind, and the clear sound of swords flashed away.
...
In Shen Gongfang, the scroll kings who were busy working in the courtyard suddenly felt extremely hot.
Logically speaking, they have been forging tools by the stove all year round, so they should have become accustomed to high temperatures.
But the current heat seemed to penetrate their flesh and blood and reach directly to their souls.
when!
Dang Dang!
The heat was rising on the top floor of the attic where the patriarch was.
The sound of hammers and iron being forged is like the beating heart of a ferocious beast, with unparalleled shock in its regularity.
At this moment, the old man was holding the soul-crushing hammer in his right hand. His flesh and blood bulged all over his body, and a spear kept losing its rudimentary shape in the glare of the quenching fire.
Dragon roars roared in the fierce fire.
...
Emperor Ming sent tens of thousands of soldiers to Zhenling Pass, and the fighting forces of all parties in the southern region were also gathering.
The news of the approaching war spread throughout Daqian as if it had wings.
In the Qin Mansion in Fengtian City, the quiet atmosphere was like a huge stone pressing on everyone's hearts, making them unable to breathe.
In the lobby, Er Niang, Liu Jianli, Cang Feilan and She Niu's mother-in-law were all there. No one spoke, but the worry in their eyes could not be hidden.
The second mother considered that Liu Jianli's two daughters-in-law were pregnant, so she couldn't let her thoughts make her sick, so she forced a smile and said: "Although the Nagaluro people are very cruel, things are different now.
With both the Wuhou Army and the Shenhou Army present, as well as many high-quality combat forces from the Demon Slayer Division, and the people from the Dragon Clan and the Sword Alliance, the Nagaluo Clan is not a worry at all.
Mother-in-law, do you think so?"
Concubine Qing came to her senses and responded quickly: "Isn't that right? I heard from my old man that the battle in Luo Wang City was a complete victory.
Those Garuda tribesmen who were killed were completely defeated. Even if they reached Zhenling Pass, the outcome would be the same.
You two, don't worry too much. Qin Feng is just a literary saint after all, and it is impossible to rush to the front line, not to mention that Tianlu and his father-in-law are also there.
They will definitely keep Qin Feng safe."
The concubine naturally learned about Qin Jian'an's identity from Er Niang. She was surprised and extremely happy at the same time.
The famous Northern Ghost Leader is also there, and together with the Nan Tianlong, everyone will definitely be able to come back safely.
"My mother-in-law, let's not talk about these spoilers. There is fish soup stewed in the kitchen, and I can't carry it alone. You can go with me." Er Niang said with a smile.
"well!"
The two left the lobby, and not long after walking, all the strength in their bodies seemed to have been drained away, and they leaned against the pillar, trembling slightly.
...
Two days and one night passed, and the army gathered outside Zhenling Pass in the Southern Territory.
The bonfire crackled.
The light of the fire flickered in the night wind, and the faces of everyone it illuminated flickered between bright and dark.
Just like their mood at the moment.
This battle was a near-death battle, and all the soldiers knew it.
What Liu Tianlu and Lieying said back then in Fengtian City, they said again now - those who still have children, wives and concubines at home who need support can choose to leave, and they will not be dealt with by military law.
The words fell, but no one moved.
The answers given by the soldiers had already been given when they first arrived at Fengtian City.
Perhaps because the atmosphere was too depressing, a veteran joked: "Tie Zhu, I have seen before that you have a tough life, and those birdmen of the Garuda tribe will definitely not be able to accept you, so do me a favor.
If I stumble and am invited to drink tea by the King of Hell, help me take this letter back to your aunt."
Tie Zhu immediately replied: "Uncle Niu, I should be the one to say this. You have accompanied General Lie on countless battles, and you are still alive and kicking. My mother said, you are a despicable life, and God will not accept it."
I have been writing this letter for a long time. If I am not lucky enough, could you please bring it back for me?"
The two started chatting, and the other soldiers also started joking.
"I would say that Ergou has great fortune and great fortune. If he is named like this, how hard will his fortune be? We might as well leave all the letters to him!"
"Screw you, sir. According to what you said, your name is Shitou. Who can be as tough as you?"
The soldiers began to joke with each other until someone said, "How about this? Let's find a place to hide the letter. Someone will be able to take it back, right?"
As soon as these words came out, they were immediately recognized by everyone.
Someone with sharp eyes saw a stone cave and said, "How about just putting it there?"
"Not bad, not bad, the wind can't blow it, and the rain can't hit it."
The soldiers took action one after another, and within a short time, one-third of the huge cave was filled.
One of the soldiers smiled and said: "Actually, according to me, we are all tough people, so we have no use for these letters."
"To tell you the truth, I thought it would be unlucky to have this thing with me, so I left the letter.
When the time comes, I can take the letter back to Fengtian City and chat with my mother-in-law. Her eyes will turn red from crying and she will curse me as a bastard. It’s quite exciting to think about it.”
Everyone laughed, and the fear in their hearts seemed to be taken away by the laughter.
Seeing this scene, Qin Feng silently called his second brother who was not far away to a secluded place.