At night, the sky was filled with stars, shining brightly like an inverted jewel. In the south of the imperial capital, on the plains south of Lanyan City, a large number of carriages left the city in an orderly manner and headed straight for Lingnan. The supplies they escorted were nothing more than weapons, equipment, and rations. Before the three armies moved, the rations went first. Within a day, Feng Jixing had already gathered a large number of rations and sent them to Lingnan.
Under the starlight, Feng Jixing rode a white horse and stood alone on the slope. Looking at the endless flow of carriages in the distance, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. There was going to be a war again. He really didn't know when it would end.
"Thud, thud, thud …"
Amidst the sound of hooves, Wei Chou rode a fine horse and galloped over. He stood beside Feng Jixing and said, "Lu Yan has long been a stray dog. Colluding with Nanman and the remnants of Yihe Country to rebel is just a desperate counterattack. As long as we defeat their spirit in one battle, this rebel army will naturally collapse. General Feng doesn't have to worry too much."
The night breeze blew and Feng Jixing's cloak fluttered. His handsome face had an indifferent smile, "I'm afraid the one who is worried is not me, but Lord Wei Chou?"
Wei Chou was stunned and smiled, "Why do you say that?"
"You are a dignified Minister of War. Instead of mobilizing troops, you came to watch me transport rations. If this isn't worry, then what is it? Tell me, what are you worried about?"
Wei Chou touched his nose, "As expected, I can't escape General Feng's discerning eyes. What I'm worried about is very simple. Zhuang Yan, Su Changying, Liu Xiyu, and the others have ulterior motives. This time, mobilizing 200,000 soldiers to Lingnan to defend against the enemy may not be a good thing. Zhuang Yan's power is declining and is not as strong as before. If I were Zhuang Yan, I would definitely think of something else. The chaos in Lingnan is a great opportunity for them. Once Zhuang Yan returns to Lingnan, it will be like a dragon returning to the sea or a tiger returning to the mountain. I'm afraid that General Feng's 80,000 Imperial Guards will not be able to control him."
"Lord Wei Chou also thinks that Zhuang Yan will cause trouble?" Feng Jixing asked with a smile.
"Yes, but I'm curious why General Feng can still smile?"
"Why can't I laugh?" Feng Jixing waved his hand and said, "Back then, the Congress had 700,000 troops, which were like a mountain pressing down on Lanyan City, making it hard for us to breathe. But now, it's much better. If Zhuang Yan wants to go, let him go. It's just nice to return peace to the Imperial Capital. At least when Yu and Her Highness return, Lanyan City will still be Lanyan City, not a ruined city. As for the possibility of Zhuang Yan colluding with the rebels … I'm more than happy to hear that. "
As he spoke, Feng Jixing's eyes turned cold. "I was just worrying about not having a chance to destroy Zhuang Yan's National Army. This is a good opportunity. Lord Wei Chou, don't think that I only have 80,000 imperial soldiers. Have you forgotten the 50,000 Cangnan Army? That brat Xu Jiantao is a peerless general talent. The fifty thousand Cangnan Army in his hands is enough to match the two hundred thousand national army. As long as I join hands with Xu Jiantao, not to mention one Zhuang Yan, even if he, Lu Yan, and Qin Yi were tied together, I would not be afraid! "
"Perhaps …" Wei Chou was still somewhat worried. After all, he had followed Lin Muyu for a long time, and his personality was more cautious. He was far from a general like Zhang Wei.
At this time, there was another group of horses galloping over from the distance. The war horses these people rode were all very majestic, and the flags they carried did not belong to any of the armies of the Empire. It was the flag of the Supply Department. Without needing to think, it was obvious who had come. The person in charge of the Supply Department of the Empire had long been replaced by the person Lin Muyu trusted. It was Ding Xi.
Under the starlight, the old general Ding Xi spurred his horse over in high spirits. After leaping onto the slope, he reined in his horse and said with a smile, "You guys really are here. I've been looking for you for a long time."
"What is Commander Ding doing?" Feng Jixing asked with a smile.
Ding Xi smiled awkwardly. "General Feng, don't call me Commander Ding, it's too much of an insult to me. You should call me Ding Xi!"
"Alright, General Ding Xi." Feng Jixing had always respected Ding Xi. Ding Xi had a clear distinction between right and wrong. He had saved Qin Yin's life twice. For the entire Qin Empire, he was a benevolent man worthy of respect. Feng Jixing was no exception. He said, "General Ding Xi is responsible for all the logistics supplies this time."
Ding Xi frowned. "Logistics supplies are important, but the officials of the Supply Department can naturally arrange it well. I have a request."
"Oh? What request? "
"There are three thousand elite cavalry trained in the Supply Department. I ask General Feng to allow me to lead these three thousand cavalry to accompany you and help General Feng to eliminate the hostile forces in Lingnan."
"General Ding Xi is going to Lingnan?" Feng Jixing was surprised.
"That's right."
Ding Xi looked towards the south from afar and said, "Southern Ridge is my home. Not to mention … Not only is there Lu Yan's Darkstone Empire's army in the Southern Ridge chaos this time, there's even Qin Yi's army of 100,000. I think Commander Feng ought to know that I was once the commander of this army, whereas, this army is like a child to me. I'm truly unable to bear to see all of them perish on the battlefield. If it's possible, I'm willing to privately persuade all the generals to bring this army that originally belonged to the Empire back into the embrace of the Empire."
Ding Xi sighed with some regret. "Many of them were once only children, but followed the army from Lingnan to Dragon Island, and then wandered to the Southern Barbarians. In the blink of an eye, they have grown from children to adults, but it is difficult for them to return to their homeland. I don't want them to end up dying tragically. I ask General Feng to approve my request."
Feng Jixing was slightly moved. He nodded and said, "This is human nature. General Ding Xi, there is no need to say more. You are someone that Her Highness and Yu trust. I, Feng Jixing, also believe in you. Just follow me. What Ding Xi does will not disappoint the world."
"Yes, many thanks, General Feng!"
Ding Xi cupped his fists and bowed. His heart was full of mixed feelings. "What Ding Xi does will not disappoint the world." These simple words revealed Feng Jixing's broad-mindedness. If the people in power of the Yihe Nation could have half of this broad-mindedness, the Yihe Nation would not have fallen to such a situation today.
Feng Jixing looked up at the stars in the sky and suddenly sighed. He said lightly, "More than a month in the Shattered Cauldron World, and a year in the Ancient Mystery Land. I don't know how Yu and Her Highness are doing in the Ancient Mystery Land. I hope they can return soon, so we don't have to struggle like this. Now that the Blackstone Empire has invaded, I really don't know who will be next."
Ding Xi and Wei Chou were silent. They didn't know how to answer.
…
Above the Nine Heavens, far away, through the layers of clouds, the morning light shone on a huge fortress in the wilderness. In front of the fortress, the words "Dragon City" were engraved on a huge rock. At this time, the gate of the city was wide open. Rows of cavalry servants came out of the city to protect the civilians as they went to the outside of the fortress to plant and do business.
After the servants left the city, a group of people entered the fortress from outside the city. Almost all of them were injured, and their faces were pale. They went straight to the Dragon City Hall without saying a word.
Early in the morning, Lin Muyu and Qin Yin sat opposite each other, sipping tea and playing chess.
"Let's go, General," Qin Yin chuckled.
Lin Muyu's face was livid. "Ah? Why didn't I think of this? Xiao Yin, let's take a step back, okay? "
"No, no, Brother Yu, you've already taken a step back seven or eight times in one game!"
"Aiyo, look at you, you're too serious. You don't even have the mood to entertain yourself."
Lin Muyu racked his brains for a solution. He was the one who taught Qin Yin and Tang Xiaoxi how to play chess. But now, he was always killed by the two smart beauties. He was trapped in a cocoon of his own making.
At this time, a person floated over. It was Feng Zhan Lin. He said respectfully, "Lin General, our people who went to explore the Star Spirit Valley have returned."
"Oh, let them come back then …" Lin Muyu's attention was still on the chessboard.
Feng Zhan Lin said, "Only a few servants came back. One Divine King and four Ultimate Gods have all disappeared."
"What?!"
Lin Muyu suddenly stood up and said in shock, "What happened? Why did they disappear?"
"The servant army brought back news that they only sent the Divine State experts to the outside of the Star Spirit Valley and did not go in because there is a very strong poisonous gas in the Star Spirit Valley. There was no news of the five Divine State experts after they entered the Star Spirit Valley. Only a few screams were heard half an hour later. The servant army tried to enter but was forced back by the poisonous gas. Many of them died. In my opinion, it's better to stop exploring the Star Spirit Valley. This area has been listed as a forbidden area in the sixty-four domains since more than three thousand years ago."
Qin Yin's beautiful eyes showed caution and said, "If we send more people, I'm afraid we'll die in vain."
Lin Muyu took a deep breath and looked at Qin Yin. She said, "Xiao Yin, you know me the best. You know what I want to do."
Qin Yin could not help but smile. "Are we really going?"
"Yes, the Star Spirit Valley is one of the territories of the Dragon League. How can we allow there to be a forbidden area in our territory? I don't believe it. Let's make some preparations and choose a day to go to the Star Spirit Valley. We don't need too many people. You, me, Sister Xiyan, Xiao Xi, and Fuzhu will be enough. Fuzhu is a spiritual beast and can sense danger. It's the right choice to bring him along."
Feng Zhan Lin frowned and said, "There may be other dangers in the Star Spirit Valley. Why don't … I lead a group of people and go with Lin General?"
"No need. It's more important for you and Moqi Lin to guard Dragon City. Maybe the Tianluo Star Region will come looking for trouble."
"Yes, Lin General, you and the rest must be careful."
"Yes, don't worry."
…
The Star Spirit Valley was a valley in the southwest of Dragon City. It had always been classified as a forbidden area. There were no residents within ten miles of the Star Spirit Valley. Even Divine Realm masters were not willing to go there. After all, it was a dangerous place. However, this kind of place was often occupied by evil beasts like Fuzhu, killing mortals everywhere. Not to mention other things, five Divine Realm masters of Dragon City had died in the Star Spirit Valley. Lin Muyu could not just stand by and watch. Otherwise, he would not be able to be the leader for long.
After discussing with Tang Xiaoxi and Xi Yan, they hit it off. They did not even feel afraid. Instead, they became excited.
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