"General Zhang! General Zhang! Something's wrong!"
A soldier rushed into the barracks in a panic, his face full of anxiety.
"What's got you in such a hurry? Can't you see General Zhang is recovering from his injuries?"
Qi Hong barked.
The soldier hurriedly explained, "General Zhang, an urgent order has arrived from the Great General! Demon troubles have flared up again around Golden Pine River. The Great General believes it is very likely the work of the Heaven-Seizing Dragon Emperor's second son, the Purple Heaven Dragon Lord!"
"What?!"
Qi Hong's expression changed sharply. "Hasn't Golden Pine River always been peaceful? Why have demon troubles suddenly broken out again?"
"This lowly one does not know the details, but the Great General said the matter is extremely urgent. The other cavalry units are still out on missions and have yet to return. Of the forces currently in camp, only our Five Cavalry can be deployed. The Great General orders the Five Cavalry to head for Golden Pine River at once!"
The soldier spoke.
"They're sending us again?! We already suffered grievous losses fighting the Black Heaven Dragon Lord, and General Zhang was wounded this badly! The Purple Heaven Dragon Lord is even stronger than the Black Heaven Dragon Lord. How are we supposed to go?!"
Qi Hong's face instantly darkened with fury. Unwilling to accept it, he shouted angrily at the soldier.
The soldier staggered back several steps under the rebuke and said in a low voice, "The Great General said... there truly is no one else. The other cavalry units will need at least three days to return to camp, but Golden Pine River cannot wait three days."
Zhang Qiming's expression remained unchanged. He then tried to rise.
"General! Your injuries are too severe. You cannot move!"
Qi Hong immediately rushed