Chapter 1019
Convergence Zone, Eastern Green Plains, Kuiwei Palace Mound.
As Zhao Zhenye rode over on a Dragon-Nose Warhorse, he saw densely packed sentry posts and camps scattered across the plains and mountains. By his rough estimate, there were sixty or seventy thousand men just in the areas he could see.
All kinds of tamed Convergence Zone creatures flew overhead. Some were enormous, seeming capable of occupying an entire mountaintop when they landed, while the smaller birds let out rhythmic cries of varying lengths from time to time. They were probably relaying messages to the ground.
Following the cavalry unit carrying the Great Banner of the Zheng Country General, he rode along the dust-churning road, passing layer after layer of sentry posts, trenches, checkpoints covered in bunkers and barricade nets, until they reached the main command tent.
At that moment, the small welcoming drums outside sounded twice with two thumps, their echoes carrying into the inner tent.
The cavalry squad stopped there, and everyone dismounted.
Gai Shuhe removed his helmet and said, "Brother Zhao? I didn't have the chance to ask on the road. How are you feeling? Have you resolved the trouble?"
Zhao Zhenye said, "Many thanks for introducing me to that Zen temple, General Gai. It was very useful. I am no longer troubled by it."
Gai Shuhe nodded and said nothing more.
After they had waited for a while, the tent flap lifted, and a Military General emerged. He bowed and cupped his fists to the two men, saying concisely, "The general invites you in."
The two passed through the camp barrier and lifted the curtain. Along both sides of the road leading to the main command tent stood rows of Enshrined Warriors on guard. Each wore heavy, face-covering armor with a white plume in their helmets,