Yue Rulan sighed. "How could I not know that I've gone overboard? However, I'm the only one who's gone overboard, not you. Besides, I had no other choice … Shangguan Lingxiu is a good lady, of course. She's kind and good-looking, and her family background is extraordinary. She can be said to be a rare beauty in this world. But, girl … this man … isn't anything else. You can't be silly on this point. It's because of her feelings for Yun Yang that I've prompted Sister Yue to do this! "
Ji Lingxi asked in bewilderment, "Isn't anything else? What is it? "
Yue Rulan sighed again. "I know that you're a silly girl who doesn't understand the ways of the world. As your elder sister, of course I have to think for you. Even when I know that I shouldn't, I have to do it. It's because Shangguan Lingxiu is kind, good-tempered, and beautiful that she's willing to disregard a girl's modesty for Yun Yang that I've done this. If she wasn't so outstanding and had done so many things, why would I need to worry about you and be the bad guy? "
Ji Lingxi was still confused. "Huh?"
Yue Rulan felt helpless for her sister-in-law's ignorance of the world and explained weakly, "Let me ask you. You like Yun Yang, we both know this. However … have you ever thought of marrying him? To be together forever? "
Ji Lingxi stomped her feet and covered her burning cheeks. "Sister Lan! How can you say such shameful things … "
Yue Rulan said, "There's only the two of us now. What's there to hide? Let me ask you, Shangguan Lingxiu likes Yun Yang too. She's a girl, yet she's hugging Yun Yang without a care in the world. If she's not moved by him, how could she do so? She wouldn't do so even if it's in front of two armies. Therefore, deep down, she must be hoping that she and Yun Yang will be together. Here's the question – if the two of you were to compete, would you and Yun Yang be a pair? Or would she be with Yun Yang for a long time? "
Ji Lingxi paled. "This …"
"It's an undeniable fact that she treats you so well and that she's a good person. But it's also an indisputable fact that she likes the same man as you. Will you give in just because she's a good person? Are you going to give your lifelong happiness to her? "Yue Rulan asked in a low voice.
Ji Lingxi grew even more perplexed as she mumbled, "I … I really didn't think that far ahead …"
Yue Rulan smiled bitterly. "So, how can I not be the villain? I'm already destined to suffer for the rest of my life. Don't tell me I have to watch you, his only sister, suffer for the rest of your life? "
Ji Lingxi was at a loss.
It was obvious that she had never thought that in such a short time, with just a few simple words, her Sister Lan had already fought Shangguan Lingxiu on her behalf more than once.
"But …"
"Is there … no other way?" Ji Lingxi murmured.
Yue Rulan held her forehead with one hand, speechless.
This silly girl, can you find another way to do this? Can you find another way?
If he fought for it, he might regret it. But if he didn't, he would regret it for the rest of his life!
…
Yun Yang had fallen into a coma due to excessive blood loss and mental and physical exhaustion.
Qiu Jianhan, who had been nourished by Yun Yang's blood, was lucky enough to survive, but he was still unconscious.
Yutang's two hidden and visible personages were both unconscious, but the war would not stop because of them!
Perhaps, it should be said that the war of the century between the two empires would not stop because of anyone or anything!
In fact, even from the moment Qiu Jianhan was rescued, the war between the two empires had not stopped for even a moment. Fu Baoguo had spent all his time arranging his troops to defend against Dongxuan when he was not concerned about the Old Marshal. Fortunately, the Old Marshal had bought him a few days of time. Fu Baoguo had used the terrain he had built these days to almost engage Dongxuan.
What made Fu Baoguo feel the most fortunate was that Han Sanhe had not made a move ever since he had defeated Qiu Jianhan.
All the battles now were being commanded by Zhan Ge.
Although Zhan Ge could be ranked among the world's famous generals with his incisive tactics and strategic planning, he was not far from Han Sanhe. However, Fu Baoguo had always felt that he could cope and persevere with the limited military strength he currently had.
If Fu Baoguo had to give a reason, it would probably be that as long as he was not facing Han Sanhe, the suffocating feeling of being in the middle of a raging storm did not exist!
Yes, when he faced Han Sanhe, he felt like he was being suppressed and unusually passive.
Now, however, even though his available military strength was still not much, almost twice of the other party's, he always felt more confident and confident that he would not fall, that he would not lose!
The truth was just like Fu Baoguo's judgment. Every mistake Zhan Ge made in the war, or rather, it should be called a mistake, it should be … the gap between commands; Fu Baoguo could always grasp it accurately. Then, he would counterattack or seize the opportunity to regroup and stabilize the perilous situation on his side.
The situation was getting more and more disadvantageous for Yutang because Yutang's military strength was decreasing rapidly in the battle. How could they not pay a considerable price in order to fight an enemy that outnumbered them? However, Fu Baoguo could still maintain his composure. The time they had held out had far exceeded their expectations. Every day they could hold out was already a gain. Every day they could hold out, Yutang's chances of winning this war would increase!
Fu Baoguo did not hold back anymore. He divided his Steel Cavalry into three squads and attacked in turns. The remnants of the Baoguo Army formed two squads as well, supporting the attack with the Steel Cavalry. Other than that, Fu Baoguo had also formed a specialized vanguard team with the ace cultivators in the troop.
This group of people was led by Bai Yixue, Fang Mofei, and Marquis Yun. Their role was to attack the enemy's formation in turns!
In spite of this, they would only launch their attacks when the enemy's tactics were lacking. Only then could they ensure that each attack could cause massive damage to the enemy while minimizing the number of casualties on their side.
Now, Fu Baoguo had gradually realized where his side's advantage lay.
Perhaps, his military strength, combat power, and number of people were not as good, and his overall situation was far behind the enemy. Furthermore, his defense line was in danger and could be breached at any time.
In spite of this, his biggest advantage now was the fact that he had three superb experts to watch over him.
Bai Yixue!
Marquis of Heavenly Clouds!
Fang Mofei!
The martial skills of these three people were unparalleled among the millions of soldiers of the two countries in this decisive battle!
They were also his biggest trump card, his strongest asset.
Fu Baoguo ran over with a drooling face. "Erm, brothers … help me charge a little more …"
Bai Yixue was the most unfortunate of them all.
Whenever something like this happened, he was the one who led the team seven out of ten times. Who asked him to have the highest cultivation base?
Besides, there were other reasons …
"Big brother, I've just charged once …" Bai Yixue was even less courteous to Fu Baoguo now, not even addressing him as marshal but as big brother. To be called big brother by a heaven realm ace cultivator, Fu Baoguo should feel honored!
"Cough, Old Marshal's situation isn't very stable …" Marquis Yun said, "I'm a little worried. What if …"
Before Marquis of Heavenly Clouds could finish his words, Bai Yixue had already charged out with a dark expression.
The sentence that he did not finish was the magic weapon that rendered Bai Yixue speechless – Qiu Jianhan had been shot by an arrow under his protection.
It was a sure fire!
"Old Fang, it's your turn next, isn't it?"
"Old Bai …" Fang Mofei sighed. "Young master is still unconscious. I'm worried. What if he's shot by an arrow …"
Thus, Bai Yixue charged out again with a dark expression.
He was cursing inwardly, 'Oh man, can't you f * cking catch me? Just because of such a trivial matter, you're treating me like a laborer and ordering me around … How dare you!'
"To think that I, Bai Yixue, was famous in the martial world back then, let alone the me now …" Bai Yixue grumbled bitterly.
"Sigh … Who was the person I was protecting back then? I'd been through hundreds of battles along the way. When I reached the destination, I was covered in wounds from head to toe and almost died … But guess what happened to the person I was protecting?" Marquis Yun asked.
"I'm not guessing! I'll just lead the team and charge. "
Bai Yixue charged out again, his face flushed.
"Oh man, you really can't make mistakes!" This was Bai Yixue's reflection on this incident.
If his weakness was really caught, he would not be able to turn the tables for a very, very long time!
…
Although the situation had taken a turn for the better, Fu Baoguo, as Yutang's marshal, was still uneasy. He was even more confused. According to the current situation, as long as Han Sanhe pushed harder and broke through Tianxuan Cliff, he would be able to sweep through the Empire of Yutang. There would be no more obstacles!
At the same time, it would also mean that the merit of the Empire of Dongxuan's expansion would be in their hands!
Furthermore, Dongxuan's position as the continent's hegemon would be established from then on, perhaps even stabilized once and for all.
However, Han Sanhe had suddenly stopped caring at this critical juncture.
He had handed everything over to Zhan Ge!
He had gone to the side to drink tea.
What did this mean?
Fu Baoguo thought that this was incomprehensible.
If it had been him, why would he not follow up on his victory at this juncture?
Even if Han Sanhe wanted to train his troops and groom his successor, there was no need to do so at this juncture, was there?
It was important to teach a disciple and train a successor, but was there really a need to train him at this juncture?
To put it nicely, it was losing the greater good because of a small gain, but to put it in a more serious manner, it was a hindrance to the military's plans. The crime was unpardonable!
Furthermore, it was obvious that they wanted to hand over the great credit of expanding their territory to Zhan Ge!
This made Fu Baoguo even more confused.
Was Han Sanhe an idiot?
… …
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