Hiss!
Everyone gasped in astonishment. What kind of sorcery was this? It was terrifying! The True Martial Emperor Lin Yi had actually leveled a mountain with a single sword strike. What kind of power was this?
The person in front of me...
Holy crap!
Lu Donghongri's brow twitched a few times, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "Shoot him dead! He actually dared to play curses on me, huh!"
He had heard of the miraculous events that occurred when the Great Liang Dynasty ascended the throne, and after A Ping recounted it, he felt a chill run down his spine.
This is something you should believe in, rather than dismiss, because it could be fatal.
The next moment!
Countless arrows rained down, landing directly on Zhao Zhong. However, this time Hu Che'er did not shield him, but quietly watched him be swallowed by the arrow rain.
A cloud of dust rose, and when it settled, all that remained on the ground was a forest of arrows stuck in the ground.
As for Zhao Zhong, no features were visible; he was completely covered up.
That's it?
Seeing Zhao Zhong fall, Lu Donghongri was stunned and couldn't help but mutter, "The battle hasn't even started yet, and I've already shot down the commander of Great Liang?"
They've already fucking won!
What's going on here? It feels so strange and outrageous.
"General, can we report our victory now? We've killed their commander!" A quick-witted subordinate couldn't help but whisper a reminder upon seeing this.
"This?"
Lu Donghongri was speechless. He also wanted to report the victory, but how could he put it?
Did you ever tell me that if the enemy commander led dozens of idiots to try and reason with me, I would shoot them dead?
There's absolutely no sense of accomplishment in this.
A military officer nearby frowned and said with a wry smile, "No one will believe us if we tell anyone. Even His Majesty might suspect we're lying to him!"
That's not how you fight a war; it's utter nonsense.
Depend on!
Lu Donghongri was immediately annoyed. What should have been a happy occasion was now feeling so irritating.
At this moment, a quick-witted subordinate couldn't help but remind him, "General, now that the enemy has lost their commander, their morale must be severely damaged. This is our opportunity!"
Even the ringleader is dead; the other side is probably on the verge of collapse.
Huh?
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up. There was indeed some truth to it; the other side might be on the verge of collapse by now.
Putting myself in their shoes, if my own general died before even engaging in combat, I'd probably go crazy.
That makes sense!
Lu Donghongri nodded slightly, his eyes narrowing involuntarily, and said excitedly, "That makes sense, but we have far fewer men than they do; we need to call in reinforcements."
On the other side, looking at Zhao Zhong's corpse, a glint of light flashed in Hu Che'er's eyes, and he said in a deep voice, "Signal to Qi Jiguang, our commander has fallen in battle!"
Upon hearing this, the flag bearer below immediately waved his flag and began communicating with those behind him.
"Great! That disgusting guy is finally dead, and he was riddled with arrows!"
"Thank God, his death has brought me peace of mind. I feel energetic all over, and even my back doesn't ache anymore!"
"Stop talking nonsense! The general has already said, when our commander dies, that's when we'll go!"
"It's time to make a move!"
The news quickly reached Qi Jiguang's side, and the 300,000-strong army cheered in unison, as if celebrating the New Year.
Seeing the soldiers' reaction, a strange look flashed in Qi Jiguang's eyes, and he reached out to suppress their cheers.
"His Majesty has always won people over with Win People Over with Virtue and has prioritized peace with neighboring countries. This time, he has dispatched General Zhao Zhong, a representative of goodwill, to bring peace to the Zhennan Dynasty, and it is also an attempt to achieve peace."
"But they didn't cherish it; they killed our ambassador of peace, who rejected our peace, and they desecrated His Majesty's ideals of peace."
"What do you think we, as subjects, should do?"
His voice reached the ears of 300,000 people, instantly enraging everyone. Although Zhao Zhong deserved to die, he also represented the Emperor's face.
The other party's behavior is practically treating the emperor as if he doesn't exist.
Kill them!
"Slaughter Zhennan and level Pingyu Pass horses!"
The soldiers below were filled with righteous indignation, each one exuding murderous intent. This was a slap in the face to the Great Liang, which was absolutely unacceptable.
A hardliner stepped forward, his voice grim. "General Qi, since they don't cherish the peace His Majesty has granted, let them know what evil truly is!"
"That's right, I told you, reasoning on the battlefield is nonsense, just fight!" another person stepped forward and said in a deep voice.
"Hmm, not bad!"
Qi Jiguang nodded approvingly and shouted, "The two generals are right. Since they have rejected our goodwill, let them experience our wickedness!"
News has arrived that the army is marching to attack Pingyu Pass, to show Zhennan what the rules of the Great Liang are!
Kill! Kill! Kill!
The crowd erupted in cheers as the 300,000-strong army immediately set off, riding their warhorses towards Pingyu Pass with overwhelming momentum.
Great Liang has launched an attack!
The billowing dust caused Lu Donghongri of Pingyu Pass to change his expression drastically.
He could hear the enemy soldiers roaring from afar; their frenzied howls made his heart pound, and he was completely bewildered.
He couldn't help but mutter, "What's going on? Wasn't it supposed to be that the enemy's morale was severely damaged after their commander was killed? How come it feels like it's doubled now?"
"This isn't just doubling, it's practically heaven!" A soldier nearby shuddered, exclaiming in horror.
The shouts of battle could be heard from such a distance, practically carrying for miles, and the voices were incredibly menacing—they must be going mad!
Lu Donghongri gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go and find out what happened and how many enemy troops we have."
The guards returned quickly.
"General, the enemy is a newcomer named Qi Jiguang, leading an army of 300,000 to attack."
Qi Jiguang?
The deputy general beside Lu Donghongri frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "Another newcomer. I've never even heard of him. He's probably just another nobody."
What's going on with Great Liang? They keep doing this, again and again. Do they really think we're pushovers?!
The others also frowned. It was clear that they weren't being treated like human beings, which was why they were being so reckless.
Lu Donghongri shook his head and said in a deep voice, "It's understandable that the forty-odd people messed around earlier, since the deaths of a few people wouldn't affect Great Liang."
But now there are 300,000 troops; this is likely a hostile move.
He wasn't that optimistic!
Lin Yi renowned All Under Heaven and is definitely not someone who acts recklessly. This army of 300,000 is probably no pushover.
A thought struck him, and he asked in a deep voice, "What's the name of this army?"
" Qi Family Army!"
" Qi Family Army, Qi Jiguang!!!" Lu Donghongri's pupils contracted, and an ominous premonition rose in his heart.