Ambush? Zhu Ying Had Seen Through It Long Ago! The Final Battle of the Northern Expedition!

"This time, as long as they dare to come."

"I will tear those damned barbarians to pieces."

"Especially Zhu Ying. I'll make him understand the price of blood."

Ma'er Ke'er's eyes were filled with coldness.

This battle.

Under his careful planning, he naturally believed his chances of victory were great—or rather, victory was assured.

For him, everything was ready save the east wind.

The next day!

The sun rose high.

Zhu Ying's fifty thousand troops had arrived less than five li from the Northern Yuan Royal Court.

Looking from afar.

The sprawling tribes of the Northern Yuan Royal Court were already in sight.

Moreover.

There were still no obstacles ahead.

"All troops, heed my command."

"Advance steadily. Await my orders at all times."

Zhu Ying raised the War Saber in his hand and shouted.

"Yes!"

The many generals answered in unison.

At that moment.

Chen Heng and Zhang Wu followed behind Zhu Ying, while Liu Lei led seven hundred Imperial Guards close behind.

Under Zhu Ying's leadership, the fifty thousand Daning Border Army cavalry did not charge forward at full speed. Instead, they advanced steadily, gradually drawing closer to the Northern Yuan Royal Court.

Five li.

Three li.

The endless tribes of the Northern Yuan Royal Court ahead had come into view.

And at that moment.

As the Northern Yuan Royal Court tribes appeared before them, everyone besides Zhu Ying—from generals to soldiers—grew tense. They had already closed in on the Royal Court, yet the Northern Yuan Army had not put up any resistance at all. Beneath the seeming calm lay deadly danger, and the Northern Yuan Army could emerge to attack at any time.

But!

None of the soldiers knew, nor did the Northern Yuan Army.

High in the sky, a pair of eagle eyes looked down, taking in