The instant this military order was issued.
A thousand cavalrymen outside the city stirred in unison. Warhorses reared, spearheads pointed forward, and the icy Killing Intent of a charge instantly blanketed the wilderness.
A great battle stood on the brink of eruption.
Zheng Shan's body tensed, his fists clenched tight, his eyes filled with fury and helplessness.
The other side was utterly unreasonable and willfully obstinate.
They actually intended to massacre an entire city of innocent people over a single old report—tyrannical and overbearing to the extreme!
At this critical moment, when a thousand pounds hung by a single thread.
A hurried yet composed figure strode swiftly out from within the city gates.
It was none other than Senior Disciple Brother Shi Long!
Shi Long quickly came to Zheng Shan's side, raised a hand to gently stop Zheng Shan, who was about to argue again, then smiled brightly at Zhou Cheng atop his horse ahead.
His tone was frank, without the slightest trace of fear:
"General, please stay your anger. Do not attack the city!"
"We are not resisting the Imperial Army. In truth, we were just about to report a tremendous opportunity to you, General!"
Zhou Cheng raised a hand to suppress the army's advance. His brows lifted slightly as he looked coldly down at Shi Long, his face full of impatience and arrogance.
"An opportunity? What opportunity could country bumpkins like you possibly have? Do not try to delay with clever words!"
Shi Long's smile did not fade. He deliberately lowered his voice slightly, yet it remained clear enough for Zhou Cheng to hear.
"General, you are unaware of something."
"During the recent suppression of the unrest in Gaoye City, traces of a Dao Child from the Kaoshan Sect of Cloud Province unexpectedly appeared within the city!"
"This