Boom, boom, boom!
In the main camp, the oxhide drums began to thunder.
Each beat exploded over the camp like a peal of winter thunder.
Cui Changfeng had divined the weather and determined that the rain and snow would stop after noon. It was a rare auspicious hour, ideal for breaking camp and marching to Linchuan County.
Thus, after several days stationed outside Heliang City, the Cui Family army finally began preparing to move out.
Inside the tent.
Chen Ye had slept straight through until dawn.
Now, as he sat with his eyes closed, regulating his breathing, he heard the drums beating outside.
Standing outside the tent, Su Guang reported loudly, "Sir, Lord Cui is summoning the officers from every tent for a meeting. We're preparing to break camp and head to Linchuan."
"All right, understood. I'll go right away."
Chen Ye rose and briefly circulated his energy.
Ripples spread through his Human Immortal Lake, and a stream of pure true essence flowed out.
He immediately felt invigorated, his condition better than ever before.
Chen Ye put on his clothes and stepped out of the tent.
Dirty snowmelt flowed everywhere through the camp, forming a stark contrast with the pristine white snow outside.
A cold wind swept past.
Chen Ye felt a bracing freshness and grew still more alert. He called to Su Guang, "Let's go."
He started toward the command tent.
He had barely walked a few dozen paces when a tremendous boom rang out, low and thunderous. Even the snow beneath their feet trembled slightly, bringing both men to a halt.
The sound had come from Heliang City.
Chen Ye and Su Guang exchanged looks, then turned as one to gaze toward Heliang City.
Towering flames filled the sky above the city, and thick smoke blotted out the