Expedition

On the morning of March 24th, Zhenyou City, on the vast and boundless Xuanshan Plain, more than 400,000 troops assembled, like a surging torrent, their military might overwhelming and their murderous aura terrifying.

The military flags fluttered in the wind, embroidered with various majestic patterns, symbolizing the glory and majesty of the army. The entire army was in perfect formation, exuding an imposing and seemingly endless aura.

From afar, this military formation resembles a boundless ocean, with surging waves that are truly awe-inspiring.

Chu Xuanao stood atop Zhenyou City, his royal robes gleaming. Looking down, he saw many familiar faces among the dozens of generals at the head of the group. Aside from his own men like Zhang Liao and Gao Shun, there were also Dao Youming, Wang Hanying, Qian Shan, Nie Mingfei, and others.

Of course, there's also his Xiong Da, the mutated Ironback Cang Bear, Zhu Wushi, Cheng Shifei, Duan Tianya, Unparalleled, his Maternal Grandfather Bai Yi and Bai Wangye, his Maternal Aunt Bai Feiyu, and many others. They're all there, and he'll be going to this battle. He'll be leading the expedition in person, just like a king. No problem.

He will ascend the defensive line built by Great Feng at Cangguan Pass, stepping over the corpses of Great Feng, to proclaim the majesty of the Prince of Qin of Qin to the world. He will also climb the city wall of Cangshui City, across the Cang River, to gaze at his territory in Great Feng. One day, he will recover the lost land.

It's worth mentioning that Cheng Shifei and Duan Tianya have already broken through to the Ascension Realm, and his Maternal Grandfather has also reached the Peak Ascension Realm, becoming the fourth Peak Ascension Realm expert under his command present. The other three are Ghost Servant, Koudao Mountain Dao Youming, and Lu Yimin from the Lu Family.

Without exaggeration, his power is now unmatched among all the princes; no one can sway him.

The commander-in-chief for this battle was still Wang Hanying, the General Who Guards You Province. However, Chu Xuanao appointed Zhang Liao as the deputy commander of the Lin Army, which was the limit. This was only because he arranged it here, otherwise, he wouldn't even be able to arrange a deputy commander of the Lin Army.

There was no way around it; no matter how capable Zhang Liao was, he couldn't possibly jump directly from Left Army Assistant General to commander-in-chief of an army of 400,000. The soldiers under him wouldn't accept it, and none of them knew who Zhang Liao.

Appointing a deputy commander and replacing Qian Shan has caused dissatisfaction among many soldiers. It will take time; truly mastering a large army is not so simple. Zhang Liao still has a long way to go and a heavy responsibility to bear. He needs to demonstrate his abilities first.

Immediately, Chu Xuanao straightened his expression and said in a deep voice.

"My soldiers, the treacherous bandits of Great Feng wolfish ambitions. More than 160 years ago, our Dagan lost the Land of Cangshui. Since then, these bandits have crossed the Cangshui and repeatedly invaded our Dagan territory."

"Now the balance of power has shifted. We won the battle a month ago, nearly annihilating the enemy. Now that Great Feng vulnerable, our opportunity has arrived. It's time to wash away this century of humiliation. The people of Cangshui have been waiting for us for a long time."

"A century of humiliation must be washed away with blood; the day is now to reclaim our lost land."

With Li Xunhuan's blessing, Chu Xuanao's voice seemed to descend from the heavens, resounding through the sky and entering everyone's ears.

"A century of humiliation must be washed away with blood; the day is now to reclaim our lost land."

As Wang Hanying, Zhang Liao, and the others shouted in unison, the shouts of the army rose and fell in an instant, as if shaking the heavens and the earth, with a magnificent momentum. Even after they stopped, the echoes continued for a long time.

On the city wall, Chu Xuanao turned to look at Lu Shuangxing and two other people dressed in the uniforms of the Town Martial Division. One was Xue Kong, the deputy director, and the other was Zhao Zhiheng, the director of the You Province Town Martial Division. Looking at the three of them, Chu Xuanao said with a hint of seriousness.

"I'll leave You Province to the three of you."

Lu Shuangxing and the other two immediately became serious.

"Your Highness, rest assured, we will ensure that everything is in order at the rear."

Chu Xuanao nodded, then turned around and looked at the generals below with a sharp gaze and an imposing aura.

"Set off for war."

With the support of the Ghost Servant's true energy, Chu Xuanao leaped down from the city wall. His royal robe, with its crimson background and black and gold patterns, fluttered in the wind. His expression was solemn and sharp, exuding majesty. In one leap, he landed on Xiong Da's back.

As the Ironback Cang Bear slowly moved forward, Wang Hanying and the others followed suit, with only one sentence echoing throughout the army.

"Set off for war."

On the Xuanshan Plain, the army advanced like a torrent of steel, unstoppable, like a raging wave sweeping across the plains, capable of engulfing everything.

Within the central army, a giant bear seemed to move with light, careful steps, as if it dared not make the slightest bump or misstep, obediently carrying a sedan chair forward. It had to be obedient!

Around Xiong Da, Chu Mo, Bai Yi, Zhu Wushi, Dao Youming, and others remained on high alert, their auras flickering. Each of them could easily take Xiong Da's life, let alone the one above them.

On top of Xiong Da's head, Li Xunhuan lay leisurely, looking at the blue sky and white clouds. The sense of vicissitude in his eyes made him seem even more lonely. His fingers twirled back and forth on Xiong Da's head, playing with its hair, as if he had nothing to do.

Inside the sedan chair behind Xiong Da were only five people: Chu Xuanao, Ghost Servant Chen Gong, Unparalleled, and Xiao Dezi. Of course, there was also Yuan Tiangang, who had not yet appeared in the shadows, but this one could be moved at any time in the void.

This time, he didn't bring Qiuyue Shuangxue with him, only the eunuch Xiao Dezi. It's rather inappropriate for him to bring a maid along on a military expedition; he's supposed to be a role model for the army's morale, so he needs to be more serious. Otherwise, is he fighting a war or just having fun?

As for why he brought Unparalleled along this time, well, he was using all his resources. He left Unparalleled at home because Chu Xuanao was afraid he would be stolen. The various forces from all Martial World who would be coming after this were not as docile as they were in the capital or in front of him. Those who reached the Heavenly Realm were all ruthless characters.

Unparalleled Shuang's talent was too exceptional. Chu Xuanao was afraid that if he wasn't careful, Unparalleled would disappear on his territory. It was possible that Innate Sword Body.

"Your Highness, Shenying Marquis has come to inquire whether we should proceed according to the plan we have set out, and whether you have any changes planned."

Just then, Zhu Wushi's voice rang out from outside the sedan chair.

Hearing this, Chu Xuanao smiled and said.

"No, everything is proceeding as planned. We'll depart at dawn, and I will retire to Cangguan Pass tonight. We'll take Cangguan Pass within half an hour."

"Yes, sir."

After a moment of silence outside, Chen Gong spoke up.

"Your Highness, Cangguan Pass isn't the main issue. With that item, we're basically fine. The real problem lies in the seven major cities along the Cangshui beyond Cangguan Pass, especially Cangshui City and Baiyun City. Those are more difficult to deal with!"

Hearing Chen Gong's words, Chu Xuanao. The real challenge lay ahead; the Great Feng hadn't wasted its time in Cangshui for over a hundred years.

However, neither Chu Xuanao nor Chen Gong and the others paid much attention to Cangguan Pass, as if this place was within their grasp.