"Brothers! In the great battle by day, tens of thousands of warriors spilled their blood upon the border city. We fulfilled the defense of Xihe. The three hundred million fathers and elders of Xihe entrusted this Marshal to bring you a message. They said: You are the true heroes of this world. The fathers and elders thank you!"
These words spread throughout the city.
These words brought tears to every soldier's eyes.
As soldiers of a border city, their status had always been lowly. The true sons of great clans and noble households would never take on work that meant licking blood from a blade's edge.
Their bodies were like stubborn stones, their lives like drifting catkins. Even they themselves had not regarded themselves as human, and Xihe City's great clans and noble houses regarded them even less so.
But today, the Third-Rank Official from the Immortal Capital, the God of War in the army, had told them: You are heroes!
Heroes!
What a distant word it had been. Yet all at once, it became a force of spirit that enveloped their hearts. They had received respect.
"Thank you, Commander!" Tens of thousands roared as one, their voices shaking heaven and earth, their momentum soaring to the skies.
Lin Su gave a light wave of his hand. "The Battle of Xihe's Defense is a legend in this world. Tonight, this Marshal wishes to lead you in writing an even greater legend. Once we succeed, our steel army shall remain forever in Green History. Every one of you shall become the pride of your parents, wives, and children, and shall become an Immortal Domain hero admired by all. Do you want that?"
"Yes!" All the generals roared in unison, their hot blood utterly ignited.
"Yes!" Tens of thousands of soldiers roared