Taking Hanjiang Pass

The blue-robed cultivator nodded. "Good, we'll do as you say."

"Back then, the Marquis of Hanjiang died in battle alongside the First Prince. The Wei Lineage endured humiliation and compromised for the greater good, secretly pledging loyalty to the Zhao Lineage for centuries.

"Once this succeeds, I will seek merit for the Wei Lineage before His Majesty.

"When the time comes, the Wei Lineage will certainly receive at least the title of a Commandery Duke.

"However, you must choose dependable clansmen.

"If this battle succeeds, Hanjiang Commandery will see no major wars.

"If this battle fails and Wei Kingdom takes Hanjiang Pass, Hanjiang Commandery may never know a peaceful day again."

The Zhao Lineage did not dare place complete trust in the Wei Lineage. After all, five hundred years had passed, and the Wei Lineage had changed patriarchs several times.

Crimson Sun Palace had always treated the Wei Lineage well. It was entirely possible that the Wei Lineage had turned pretense into reality and truly defected to Crimson Sun Palace.

He said this to make Wei Xuanhu weigh the matter carefully.

If they failed this time, Hanjiang Commandery would become a battlefield between Zhao and Wei, and the Wei Lineage would have no good days ahead either.

Cooperation could not rely solely on loyalty and sentiment. It also required shared interests and common enemies.

Wei Xuanhu wore a solemn expression. "Rest assured, Senior. This junior will certainly select trustworthy clansmen and ensure that nothing goes wrong."

He then took out two sets of standard Wei Lineage black armor. "In three days, the two Seniors should wear this armor and accompany me to Hanjiang Pass."

The armor was extremely long and could cover the entire body. The helmets even had faceplates.

Once dressed in it, no one could be identified by