Encirclement? Have You No Shame

Su Ming looked down at the legions assembled below, ready for battle, and said solemnly, "Are you all prepared? Tonight, the Spirit Hall Empire and the Two Great Empires must decide who wins and who loses!

"This war has lasted for several months. I hope that after tonight's decisive battle, we can bring all of this to an end. Do you have confidence?"

"Reporting to Your Highness the Saint Son, we do!"

The eight legions under the Spirit Hall Empire answered in perfect unison, their voices brimming with momentum.

Ning Fengzhi watched Su Ming marshal the troops from the side and smiled with gratification. With only a few words, Su Ming had raised the legions' morale to its peak. That had everything to do with his personal charisma.

"Set out!"

Su Ming summoned the Wood Dragon and leaped onto its back, looking utterly calm and composed.

Elsewhere.

Inside Jialing Pass.

Qian Renxue listened calmly to the reports from below. Dai Weisi stood at her side.

Dai Weisi's face was full of bitter helplessness. He truly had not wanted to come.

"Report!"

"Your Majesty, the Spirit Hall Empire has made its move!"

Qian Renxue nodded faintly, then turned to Dai Weisi. "Any news from the Clear Sky Sect? Why haven't they arrived yet?"

Dai Weisi wore a bitter expression. "I don't know either. My Imperial Father clearly received word that they were leaving seclusion, but... perhaps something delayed them along the way."

Dai Weisi clearly lacked confidence when he said this.

Qian Renxue lowered her eyes, seemingly lost in thought.

Tonight was not only the night of the decisive battle, but also the moment for her to shed her shell like a cicada. She had no reason to remain in the Heaven Dou Empire any longer. She truly had no interest