At this critical moment, with Shuiyue Imperial Dynasty's army bearing down on the border, five important generals in the army were murdered one after another. The incident caused an enormous uproar throughout Tianjian Imperial Dynasty.
All five men were highly accomplished generals with outstanding abilities. Their deaths threw the army into chaos.
Tianjian Imperial Dynasty was also gripped by fear and unease. Everyone sensed that something was about to happen.
At the same time, undercurrents were surging in the Capital City.
"Duke Who Guards the Nation, we're ready!"
"Excellent. We've waited too long for this day. Just give the order."
"Duke Who Guards the Nation, all it takes is one word from you, and we'll move now!"
"Duke Who Guards the Nation, while they're still unprepared, we should strike first. We'll be able to take them down in one move!"
The Duke Who Guards the Nation looked at his trusted followers, his expression grave.
"Everyone, think carefully. We can only win this battle; we cannot lose. If we do, every one of us will lose our heads."
"Are you... truly willing to place your lives in my hands?"
"We are!"
"Good!"
"Move out!"
The Duke Who Guards the Nation had been acting in secret throughout this period. He had not only gathered the retainers, death warriors, and Secret Guards he had recruited over the years,
but had also gradually assembled an army of 150,000 troops around the Capital City.
The Capital City's garrison, by comparison, numbered only 50,000.
At the Duke Who Guards the Nation's command, his 150,000 troops quickly assembled and charged toward the Capital City.
Meanwhile, in the Capital City, Qin Xuan, Master of Control of the Provincial Governor's Office, and the Emperor had long since seen through the Duke Who Guards the Nation's plans.
Yet the Emperor