Just then, the Deer Gate Marquis snorted coldly and used Tongue Blossoms Thunder. "Lowly barbarians, spreading lies to deceive the masses! All officers, prepare for battle with peace of mind. This is merely a barbarian scheme to sow discord and undermine our human morale. Zhang Longxiang is on this expedition to atone for his crimes through meritorious service. Once we reach Pearl City, he will surely fight bravely. Rest assured, everyone."
"To think the barbarians have learned to use human stratagems. But like the man who tried to learn Handan's gait and forgot how to walk, they only make themselves more ridiculous!" an elderly Hanlin Academician scoffed.
"Comrades, prepare for battle without fear! Repel the barbarians and slay the Barbarian Kings!"
"Repel the barbarians and slay the Barbarian Kings!" Tens of thousands of soldiers roared in unison, their momentum swelling further.
Fang Yun smiled without saying a word, his dissatisfaction with the Deer Gate Marquis deepening. The marquis's earlier claim that Lang Dan was sowing discord had actually been intended to preserve the army's morale. If a suspected Rebel Species member proved to be a true traitor, it would deal a tremendous blow not only to these hundred and fifty thousand soldiers, but also to the morale of the Pearl River Army and Qishan Army at the front. Yet his added phrase, "atone for his crimes through meritorious service," had been meant for the officers, insinuating that Zhang Longxiang remained a suspected Rebel Species member and they must not let down their guard.
At a time like this, Fang Yun could not refute those words about atoning for his crimes. If he did, the Deer Gate Marquis would surely slap him with the charge of "undermining military morale" afterward.
Below him, Wei Changxian lowered his voice. "Marquis Zhang, you've had