"The Barbarian Tribe is invading the south!"
Although the great battle at Blackwater City had already put the generals of every town on high alert.
Only when they actually heard those words from Xin Ruonan's mouth.
Did everyone become completely certain of it.
"Hmph! These Barbarians still dare covet our Great Li's territory. Their thieving ambitions simply won't die!"
Li Yuanqi's face darkened, killing intent stirring in his eyes.
Northern Desert Army Commander Dong Guang also slammed the table and roared.
"These Barbarians forget the pain as soon as their scars heal. It seems their crushing defeat ten years ago still hasn't taught them a lesson.
If they dare invade, we'll make sure none of them return!"
Upon learning that the Barbarian Tribe truly intended to raise its troops and launch a massive invasion south.
The generals in the hall were all furious, clamoring to slaughter the Barbarian Tribe Army to the last man and deny them another chance to come sweeping back.
The two deputy generals remained calm in response. Xin Ruonan looked at the silent Xiao Lie.
"Commander Xiao, your Blackwater Army just won a great victory and has experience fighting the Barbarian Tribe's forces. Why don't you share your thoughts?"
Called upon by name, Xiao Lie no longer wore the triumphant expression he had sported while boasting and joking with the other commanders earlier.
His expression turned exceptionally grave.
"Everyone, we must not underestimate this southward invasion by the Barbarian Tribe.
The Barbarian Tribe may be even stronger than it was ten years ago."
At these words, the noisy hall quieted slightly.
Xiao Lie continued, "On the eve of the great battle three days ago.
Our army captured a Barbarian Tribe Shaman in our patrol area. Through severe interrogation and torture.
We learned that the Barbarian