The order of the previous chapter was wrong. It should have been a hundred and fifty-seven, but the editor had gone to sleep.
This one was a hundred and fifty-eight according to the normal order.
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His Majesty and Old Marshal Qiu asked each other several times a day.
The old marshal and His Majesty were well aware of the fact that Supreme Wind was actually Supreme Cloud all along. The original Supreme Wind would never have been able to do what he was doing now.
Only Supreme Cloud, the Nine Supremes' think-tank, would have had such a plan and could see the bigger picture.
However, since Supreme Cloud did not show his true face and used the identity of Supreme Wind as a disguise, there must be a deeper meaning to it. Yutang naturally had to help him conceal it.
However, the whole world might already know that the Supreme Wind who had reappeared was actually Supreme Cloud. From now on, there was no need to hide it anymore.
Some time ago, Yutang's higher-ups had received news that the Empire of Ziyou had set up layers of stratagems to trap Supreme Cloud. When he received the news, His Majesty had almost fallen ill from anxiety.
Fortunately, news came right after that. Supreme Cloud had wreaked havoc in Zilong City, fought a bloody battle with the army, broke through the siege and retreated unscathed. He had even triggered the Lunar River's waters to flood the Empire of Ziyou in front of Zilong City, threatening to force Ziyou's emperor and others to submit. His prowess had shocked the world!
He had even brought back the remains of the Shangguan Family of Generals' General Shangguan Wudi, allowing the family's heroic spirit to return!
This news was like a soothing pill to the Yutang Emperor who had been impatient at the time. He was beaming with joy, as if an acute illness had been cured in an instant!
Furthermore, the Empire of Ziyou had retreated because of this incident, breaking away from the four-nation alliance. This had greatly reduced the pressure on Yutang's frontline.
After confirming the situation, the order was immediately passed. Half of the western garrison was sent to reinforce the eastern defense, to fend off the powerful enemy, Dongxuan, and to deal with Han Sanhe together!
A few days later, news of Lord Supreme Cloud reinforcing the southern frontline and displaying his prowess in the southern border battlefield, repelling Dayuan's army in one fell swoop and stabilizing the southern border's defense was heard again. Yutang was filled with thunderous cheers, the people's hearts surging!
The Nine Supremes were the Nine Supremes!
Even if there was only one of them left, he would still be Yutang's guardian angel!
With the Nine Supremes, Yutang had no worries!
After Supreme Cloud had ended the southern border war, he had told the southern marshal that he would immediately depart for the eastern defense. This had relieved Yutang's Emperor and the officials in the imperial court. With Supreme Cloud's assistance, even if the eastern defense could not counterattack, they would at least be safe!
Who knew …
From then on, there was no more information about Supreme Cloud!
Supreme Cloud seemed to have vanished just like that.
It was as if it had really turned into a cloud midway and didn't move at all!
Twenty days had passed since then!
It would take at most a few more days for the troops that the western army had transferred to the east to reach the Fortress of Resilience.
Lord Supreme Cloud, who had left earlier and possessed unparalleled speed, had not shown up at the eastern line. Not only was it strange, but it was also a bad omen!
The battle in the east was in full swing, and it was so tragic that the land was red for tens of thousands of miles!
However, Supreme Cloud was nowhere to be found.
"What's going on? How could there be no news at all? Even Zilong City's spiritual restraining formation is helpless against Supreme Cloud. What force in this world can keep him in check? "
Qiu Jianhan paced back and forth in the hall of the Board of War anxiously. On the other side, His Majesty was also pacing back and forth like an irascible lion.
"What happened?" His Majesty's brows were knitted together.
In these few days, there were even people who had begun to attack Supreme Cloud, saying that if Supreme Cloud had not been so stubborn and left Yutang for Ziyou, such a thing would not have happened.
This was obviously a trap, but he had still jumped into it. He was obviously ignoring the nation's crisis – he was inhumane!
Not only Old Marshal Qiu, even His Majesty was infuriated by such remarks.
"Must one remain indifferent for the sake of the nation when their relatives and friends are kidnapped? Could it be that they have a heart of stone? "
"What's more, it was still the period of the letter of credence. All the countries agreed that there would be no war before the new year; such a letter of credence was announced to the entire Tianxuan Continent. Who would have thought that the four countries would tear it apart at the same time?"
"What's more, it's the middle of winter when the snow has sealed off the mountains and roads. It's always been the time for the militarists to recuperate. Who would have thought that the war would come at this time?"
In spite of this, His Majesty heaved a long sigh in the end. He really had not expected it!
Even he, Qiu Jianhan, Leng Daoyin, and the others had never thought that the letter of credence would be broken!
This was a letter of credence that was witnessed by heaven's will, a letter of credence that was connected to the continent's providence!
Did those monarchs not want to live anymore?!
Heavy panting could be heard as a soft bag was carried in. On it, Old Grand Commandant Fang Qingtian lifted half of his body anxiously. "Is there … any news of Supreme Cloud?"
His eyes were filled with fervent anticipation.
The Old Grand Commandant, who was like a candle in the wind, was still worried and had ordered someone to carry him over.
Qiu Jianhan shook his head silently.
Disappointment and dejection flashed across the Old Grand Commandant's eyes.
He murmured, "Although no news is good news, I still want to know Supreme Cloud's whereabouts now … As long as this old man knows … news of Lord Supreme Cloud! Even if it's not news of him rushing to the battlefield … this old man can die in peace even if I close my eyes now … "
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His Majesty the emperor's gaze was cold. "Old Qiu, Supreme Cloud went missing on his way from the southern border to Dongxuan this time … It's a mountain range that stretches for tens of thousands of miles … To be able to trap Supreme Cloud there …"
A murderous glint flashed across Qiu Jianhan's eyes. "It can only be the Four Seasons Tower! It must be them! "
"Only the Four Seasons Tower could send such an earth-shattering expert to trap Supreme Cloud now!"
"Hmm, now we can be sure that something must have happened to Supreme Cloud. He must be fighting the Four Seasons Tower's experts now. It's just that we don't know if Supreme Cloud is only trapped or if his life is at risk! "
Qiu Jianhan's eyes were filled with worry. He did not want to say the last part.
But where were you, Supreme Cloud?
"Critical military news!"
Leng Daoyin charged in. "Dongxuan has sent another eight hundred thousand soldiers! They've been deployed in batches. The first batch of three hundred thousand is already on its way, the second batch has been assembled, and the third batch is being assembled. Has Han Sanhe gone mad? This is already the scale of a nation's destruction! If Dongxuan doesn't fall in this war, it'll be the end of Yutang's reign! "
His Majesty and Old Marshal Qiu's expressions changed at once.
Even if Fu Baoguo's subordinates were to include the reinforcements he had sent out during this period of time and the martial artists who had volunteered themselves, there were only less than five hundred thousand men left. Even if half of the western border's military force had arrived, there would only be a hundred and fifty thousand men as reinforcements!
To fight against two million and two hundred thousand men with less than six hundred and fifty thousand men?
Just this pressure … was enough to make anyone go crazy from the pressure!
Fu Baoguo was human as well; could he be an exception?
Leng Daoyin said loudly, "Your Majesty, the new troops are about to complete their training. This old official requests for permission to head to the eastern defense and assist Fu Baoguo in defending the Fortress of Resilience!"
His Majesty the emperor mused.
The current situation was obvious. Fu Baoguo alone would not be able to hold the fort! A person's energy was limited; he would die of exhaustion.
The enemy could rest in shifts, but there was only one pillar of support for the Fortress of Resilience.
Fu Baoguo could not rest.
Once the enemy's reinforcements arrived, it would be the time Fu Baoguo's life would end!
It was necessary to send men and reinforcements.
Under such circumstances, the military's general had to rush over to assist! In addition, this candidate's capability and reputation could not be lower than Fu Baoguo's.
These two men were the Empire of Yutang's military's stabilizing force. Once they went to the eastern border, they would be a great boost of morale!
His Majesty the emperor was about to agree to it.
"Wait!" Qiu Jianhan's white beard fluttered as he spoke in a low voice, "It's most suitable for me to go to the eastern defense!"
Leng Daoyin retorted angrily, "Am I not suitable?"
Qiu Jianhan said, "Old Leng, we know ourselves best. I've been stationed at the eastern defense for twenty years! I can almost remember every blade of grass and tree there. You've always roamed the south and the west, how can you be more familiar with the eastern border than I am? Tell me, who's more suitable to go? "
"Moreover, although I've been in the capital city all these years, I'm confident that my prestige at the eastern border is still there. It's as solid as a rock, indestructible! If I don't use it now, what am I waiting for? "
"I'll let you say who's more suitable for the eastern border!" Qiu Jianhan was merciless, his words unusually straightforward.
Leng Daoyin's face flushed red, but he compromised and said, "What you've said is reasonable, but an old man can't rely on his bones. Let me go … Old Qiu … you're older than me after all … "
He looked at Qiu Jianhan worriedly.
Everyone knew that Qiu Jianhan was indeed the most suitable person to go to the eastern border.
However, looking at his head full of white hair, how could he bear to let the old general put on his armor and embark on his journey again?
Especially when he was facing Han Sanhe, his military strength and combat power were both inferior.
Qiu Jianhan said sternly, "Can't I kill Han Sanhe just because I'm older?"
He turned around and said, "Your Majesty, this old official requests your command! Tomorrow morning, I shall lead two hundred thousand men to the east! "
His Majesty looked deeply at his old comrade, his brother. He took a deep breath and finally said, "Good! Marshal Qiu shall go in this battle, but it's not two hundred thousand men. I'll gather another hundred thousand men from the palace guards and the royal guards for you! If the border is unlucky, what's the use of the palace guards even if the royal guards are left? "
"Very well!"
The plan was finalized.
"Your Majesty, if there's a day when you hear of this old official's defeat …" Qiu Jianhan sucked in a deep breath and said, "Please move the capital to the southern border immediately to preserve Yutang's vitality!"
His Majesty turned away, not saying a word. After a long while, he said, "No need to say anything more. Yutang shall not perish!"
Leng Daoyin came over hurriedly and said, "Old Qiu …"
He choked on his words and said after a long while, "Take care!"
Qiu Jianhan laughed boldly and said, "If Dongxuan doesn't retreat, this old man's old bones will truly be handed over to Han Sanhe!"
Saying that, he turned and strode away.
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That night, all the families in the country petitioned to join the war.
Even the Shangguan Family of Generals was among them.
The Leng Family and the Qiu Family came out in full force; even the women with cultivation base mounted their horses, ready to depart.
Shangguan Lingxiu had just returned and had requested to join the war immediately after asking for it, even gathering all of the Shangguan Family's military force.
Twenty thousand warriors who had been through hundreds of battles were ready to fight.
In spite of this, the hearts of everyone in the Empire of Yutang were heavy. The danger of this war had never been seen before.
The eastern border was in a state of emergency.
Dongxuan had mustered the military force of a nation, gathering two million soldiers, a scale that could destroy a country. They even had a God of War, the world's top general, as their marshal!
The entire Yutang was immersed in the atmosphere of an impending storm.
Everyone was calling out anxiously in their hearts.
Supreme Cloud!
Where are you?
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