Return in Triumph, Bestowed a Title and Marriage

Though the generals were puzzled by Zhu Zi'an's decision, they did not dwell on it. They now trusted Zhu Zi'an beyond measure. The army was quickly reorganized and left Shang Jing City in a dark and overwhelming expanse.

The commoners lined the streets to see them off. These were their great benefactors, especially Zhu Zi'an. This young grand marshal had etched himself deeply into the hearts of Shang Jing City's people, his name to be passed down through generations.

Several days later, the army had traveled far from the city. The misery along the way pierced the hearts of every general and soldier, leaving them gritting their teeth in uncontrollable fury.

This was precisely the effect Zhu Zi'an wanted. The army suddenly quickened its march. They wanted revenge—revenge for the people of those dozens of Dead Cities. They would slaughter every last one of those Shuda demons.

Half a month later, the army reached the Northern Frontier. The corpse of that defending general hung high above the city gate, already reduced to dry bones.

Zhu Zi'an ordered his men to take it down and bury it with the highest honors afforded to a soldier.

Looking at the deathly still surroundings, the generals and soldiers grew even angrier. Zhu Zi'an did not hesitate. With a sweep of his sword, the army immediately surged out of the Northern Frontier and charged toward Shuda's border.

They would repay the slaughter inflicted upon Da Ming by giving these demons a taste of the same.

Da Ming's iron cavalry, a dark and overwhelming expanse, charged straight into Shuda territory. Before long, the city fell, and the slaughter began.

In less than a day, this border city of Shuda became a dead city.

The army reveled in the campaign, driving straight ahead with unstoppable force.

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