Who could have imagined that the Yagu Dynasty would declare war with such overwhelming force, deploying almost every one of its strongest fighters except the World Tree?
Yet it had ended in such a short time.
When Ling Luo and the others had first come to reinforce them, they had even considered the possibility that the Yagu Dynasty might capture several cities in succession.
Instead, Dingcheng had suffered little more than a "scratch"...
Just then, Yi Tian and the others noticed Zhou Yuan's condition. His once-vigorous vitality had dwindled in an instant, and his face had turned exceptionally pale.
This was the Life-Eroding Martial Sage class's post-battle "overload" state, a sign that his life force was draining away.
Wei Yuan, Ling Luo, and the others fell silent at the sight.
In the dozen or so years since Zhou Yuan had become one of Great Xia's top Classholders, he had resolved countless crises for the nation. But the price was that his life was nearing its end.
Still, repelling the Yagu Dynasty and killing the Crimson Emperor was cause for celebration. Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "Honestly, this is a pretty good outcome."
"If Yi Tian hadn't stepped in, I thought I was going to die here today."
Ling Hua said, "Next time, stop pushing yourself!"
Yi Tian nodded in agreement. "Exactly. Stay out of the fighting whenever you can, Brother Zhou."
Generals won the peace, and they deserved to live to see it too.
If possible, Yi Tian hoped Zhou Yuan would never have to fight again. Even if it only bought him a little more time, he deserved to see Great Xia prosper.
Besides, if they could find a way to extend his lifespan in the future, that would be even better.
Zhou Yuan scratched his head. "All right,