Most of the new soldiers did not understand the meaning of this flag. The veterans around them first forced them to salute the Family of Generals' flag before they began to narrate and describe the past of the Shangguan Family of Generals bit by bit.
Ninety-nine percent of the new soldiers saluted the flag once more with sincerity and sincerity.
…
"Is there a problem with the wall?" Qiu Jianhan listened to Fu Baoguo pointing out the flaw in the wall. Both of them went to the spot where the problem was and bent down to take a closer look.
For a long, long time, Old Marshal Qiu did not straighten up.
This old marshal, who had been through hundreds of battles and was best at military affairs, could see the problem clearly.
The flaw in the wall was no longer the initial protrusion of a palm, but it was almost half a foot!
With such a hidden threat, Yutang would not be able to last more than five days, even if their reinforcements had just arrived and their combat power was at its peak!
Such a flaw was fatal; it had a great bearing on the morale of their own soldiers.
"Bai Yi." Qiu Jianhan called out to Bai Yixue and said hopefully, "It's this rock … With your cultivation base … can you …"
Bai Yixue peeked over and pondered for a moment before he finally shook his head softly with a pained expression.
"If it's just this rock, I can easily push it in. However, I can't guarantee that the rock that's pushed further away can be restored to its original state. It's more likely that when I push the rock, not only will it be useless, it will also shake the surrounding rocks, causing the wall to lose balance and become even more unstable … "
Bai Yixue's words extinguished Qiu Jianhan's last ray of hope.
He understood what Bai Yixue meant.
All the rocks that made up the wall were pressed together tightly like a single entity. Although this protruding rock had caused a flaw in the wall, the wall could still hold on for a while. On the other hand, when Bai Yixue pushed this piece back to its original position, it would look like it had returned to its original state, but it would actually cause problems in other areas that did not have cracks due to the immense pressure!
If those cracks were to appear, the consequences would only be more fatal!
If there was some time for Bai Yixue to push the rock in and repair the cracks, it could be done in a short amount of time. However, would Dongxuan give Yutang the time?
Impossible!
Fu Baoguo's expression darkened. He had thought that the old marshal's arrival would change the outcome of the battle, but he was still at a disadvantage. He asked softly, subconsciously, "Old Marshal … may I ask … when will the Nine Supremes Lords come?"
This was what worried Fu Baoguo the most, and it was also the most direct way to get out of this predicament.
Qiu Jianhan felt a stabbing pain in his heart. He could not help rebuking, "Fu Baoguo, what are you thinking? Could it be that Yutang doesn't have the Nine Supremes anymore and you won't fight anymore? Must the Nine Supremes be the one to end Yutang's war? "
Fu Baoguo lowered his head and said with difficulty, "Old Marshal, this battle is unusual. Our brothers … were beaten too badly …"
Qiu Jianhan was silent for a moment before he said softly, "How could I not know the devastation of this battle? But the Nine Supremes Lords … perhaps … this time … they really can't come."
Fu Baoguo's expression changed at once.
He knew very well what the old marshal meant.
With the Nine Supremes Lords' speed, temper, and character, how could they not be here?
If they really couldn't come, then … there could only be one possibility!
It was a possibility that Fu Baoguo dared not think about.
"According to the information from before, an enormous lake suddenly appeared in the boundless mountain range 6500km southeast of here a few days ago … The surrounding mountain ranges were all razed to the ground, and all the trees and rocks were shattered into pieces. It was as if they'd suffered a heavenly tribulation, and it was a scene of desolation."
The old marshal closed his eyes and said, "There must have been a great battle there! However, the number of participants was definitely not many … "
"From the southern border to the eastern defense … that route is almost a necessary route …"
"It's obvious that this battle was set up by someone with ulterior motives against the Nine Supremes. After this battle, there has been no news of the Nine Supremes Lords!"
Fu Baoguo was dumbstruck.
Even if it was Qiu Jianhan's explanation, how could he not understand the deeper meaning of these words with his military knowledge?
What was more, he was someone who had experienced the Four Seasons Tower's methods that were beyond his knowledge. His heart turned bone-chillingly cold.
Qiu Jianhan heaved a long sigh. "According to the time, it has been about twenty days since Lord Supreme Cloud left the southern border. It was also after that that the lake appeared. In other words, Lord Supreme Cloud's battle there lasted at least twenty days!"
"Since then, there has been no news …"
"Although no news is good news, but …"
Listening to Qiu Jianhan's words, Fu Baoguo felt like the sky above his head had collapsed.
While the walls of the Fortress of Resilience were in an irreversible state, Lord Supreme Cloud had also encountered a terrifying ambush!
"Baoguo!"
Qiu Jianhan said in a low voice, "This news must be kept confidential. Only you and I know about it in the whole of Yutang now … His Majesty, Old Leng, and Fang Taiwei know about it …"
Fu Baoguo answered mechanically, "This humble official understands."
Though he agreed verbally, Fu Baoguo's mind was already a complete blank at the moment.
The person who had made the promise that day was probably no longer around. Who was he going to fulfill his vow to?
Other than the main reason why he had persevered all this while, which was to fulfill his duty as a citizen of Yutang, another reason was to let Lord Supreme Cloud know that his mercy that day was not wrong; he had given everything he had, protecting the Fortress of Resilience with his life!
Now, however …
"The wall now …" Qiu Jianhan was hesitant.
Fu Baoguo, on the other hand, grabbed a handful of snow and rubbed it harshly on his face and neck a few times. It was only then that he felt calmer. After stewing for a while, he finally suggested, "Old Marshal mentioned the last move, I wonder … what about the last move …"
Qiu Jianhan's face was weathered. "This old man is thinking about the last move now."
Fu Baoguo said, "May I ask Old Marshal? This … "
Qiu Jianhan said with difficulty, "This last move can make the Fortress of Resilience last for … another month. It's impossible for it to last any longer. Even if I were to use this move, this old man still doesn't have the confidence to really last a month against Han Sanhe. "
Fu Baoguo perked up. "Last for another month? Is it really one month?! "
Hearing the number, Fu Baoguo's eyes glowed.
Even holding on for one more day was an extravagant hope to Fu Baoguo now. How could it last for another month?
Now that he heard the words of holding on for another month, Fu Baoguo felt like he had come back to life.
In spite of this, Qiu Jianhan's expression was grim.
If he had a choice, he would never want to use this last move.
Once this move was used, the Fortress of Resilience, the publicly acknowledged unbreakable fortress, would not be able to be used again for a long time. Perhaps, it should be said that it would be destroyed!
"May I ask Old Marshal, what method is this? How can it be so effective? "Fu Baoguo asked excitedly.
…
On the opposite side, Han Sanhe stood on a high point with a thick fur coat draped over him. He frowned as he looked at the Fortress of Resilience from afar and sighed faintly.
"Teacher, the wind is strong on the mountain. Let's return to the marshal's tent," Zhan Ge said.
"Let's wait a little longer. I want to see if Qiu Jianhan will actually use that method," Han Sanhe said slowly.
"That method? What method? "Zhan Ge asked, puzzled.
"The last move! The last move to deal with the current crisis! "
Han Sanhe chuckled humorlessly and said, "I didn't expect to meet Qiu Jianhan after all … I thought that Fu Baoguo wouldn't be able to hold on for more than a few days. I didn't expect him to be reborn when I actually met him. Each of his moves were precise and orderly, and they were more appropriate than I imagined … Fu Baoguo has really grown up! If he survives this battle, the title of Tianxuan Continent's top general will probably change hands! "
"Teacher, aren't you flattering Fu Baoguo a little too much? As long as teacher is still alive, the title of Tianxuan Continent's top general will never fall to anyone else!" Zhan Ge exclaimed.
Although Zhan Ge had fought Fu Baoguo before and had personally experienced Fu Baoguo's prowess, he had to admit that he would never be able to do what Fu Baoguo did if their positions were switched. However, Zhan Ge still did not agree that Fu Baoguo could replace Han Sanhe as the next top general of the continent.
Han Sanhe paused and said, "Do you know why I've chosen to increase the number of troops despite the heavy casualties? To continue the war? "
Zhan Ge said, "Please tell me the details, teacher."
Zhan Ge could not understand this as well.
The current war was not on Dongxuan's side, the right time, the right place, the right people. However, his teacher had sworn to fight to the death no matter what.
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