On the 2nd of May, Qin Yin personally led 300,000 troops out of Tianshu Province and arrived at Wugu City.
Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing led Chu Yao, Wei Chou, Situ Sen, Xu Jiantao, and 5,000 troops on the official road to welcome the empress.
When the empress's carriage arrived, Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing stepped forward, dismounted, and cupped their fists. "I, Lin Muyu/Feng Jixing, pay my respects to Your Highness!"
Qin Yin had a charming smile on his face, jumped off his horse, and helped them up. "Brother Yu, General Feng, both of you have worked hard. Both of you have contributed greatly in the battle at Wildfire Plains. When Xiao Yin returns to Lanyan City, I will reward both of you handsomely!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Lin Muyu raised his head and saw Zeng Yifan in the crowd. He couldn't help but frown. "Zeng Yifan …"
Zeng Yifan urged his horse forward and said, "Zeng Yifan pays my respects to Commander Yu. Commander Yu beat the demon army at their own game on Daojiang River. It was truly ingenious. I am very impressed!"
Lin Muyu didn't say much. He respectfully came in front of the Supreme Divinity, Qin Han, and said, "I am Xiao Yin's sworn brother, Lin Muyu, pay my respects to the ancestor."
Qin Han looked at him with a smile and said, "Lin Muyu, I heard that you also have God Binding Chains? Release them. Let me see if your God Binding Chains are pure, and if they're just for show. "
"Yes."
Lin Muyu took a step back and shouted. Immediately, nine God Binding Chains stood up around him and shone brightly.
Qin Han was slightly startled. "You have already stepped into the Saint Region at such a young age. It seems that the empire is indeed full of talents! Good lad, the power of the God Binding Chains has been unleashed to the extreme by you. I am really impressed! "
What he meant by bringing it to its limits should be that each layer of the God Binding Shackles had its own special ability.
Lin Muyu withdrew her power and the golden martial spirit entered her body. She said respectfully, "Thank you for your praise, ancestor."
As Qin Han rode past, he gently placed his hand on Lin Muyu's shoulder and smiled. "You're Xiao Yin's brother, so you're also my descendant. You don't have to be so polite. Let's enter the city!"
"Thank you, ancestor …"
Lin Muyu turned around and looked at Qin Han's back in a daze. This Supreme Divinity didn't put on any airs at all, which was completely different from Luo Lan's arrogant aura. Even Lin Muyu's Spiritual Pulse Technique couldn't sense the powerful aura and hostility from Qin Han. Could it be that everything was fake?
At this moment, Tang Xiaoxi and Qu Chu came forward to talk about their parting feelings. Tang Xiaoxi immediately returned the 40,000 troops of the Longdan Army Camp to Lin Muyu. Although the battle was fierce, the Longdan Army Camp's troops were well preserved. The number of casualties was less than 5,000, which could be said to be a miracle.
The Divine Might Battalion, which was led by Zhen Yifan, was stationed outside the city. In reality, all the military forces in the Five Valleys City were single-handedly arranged by Lin Muyu. It was impossible for him to allow the Divine Might Battalion to enter the city.
Unknowingly, Zhen Yifan and Lin Muyu were walking side by side. Beside them was Zhen Fang, who had his hand on the hilt of his sword. After not seeing each other for a long time, Zhen Fang had also changed from that ignorant and frivolous youth to a much more mature and steady person. His face had lost some of its wildness, but had gained some weather-beaten calmness.
"I wonder where the Divine Overlords have been all these years?" Lin Muyu asked.
Zeng Yifan said faintly, "They lived in seclusion in the northern jungle of Tianshu Province. I only received news of the fall of Lanyan City more than a month later, so I didn't lead the Shen Wei Battalion out of the mountains. After that, I was instructed by an expert to go to the Wild Snow Region in the north alone. After nearly two years, I finally found Emperor Qin Han who was cultivating in seclusion. So … I returned to the empire with Emperor Qin Han to serve the Empress."
Lin Muyu was silent. She looked at the retreating road under the hooves of the horses and didn't know what to say.
Zeng Yifan sighed and said, "His Majesty Qin Jin was benevolent all his life, but in the end, he died in the hands of his own brother. It's sad and lamentable. I, Zeng Yifan, have lived a sad life too. I only wanted to fight for the glory of my clan, but in the end, I was suspected by His Majesty. I had no choice but to leave Lanyan City. I originally planned to die of old age in the mountains, but I didn't expect the incident of Yihe Nation to happen again …"
As he spoke, Zeng Yifan looked at Lin Muyu and said, "Commander Yu, when the former Emperor was still alive, I made things difficult for you. Do you … still hate me?"
Lin Muyu shook her head and smiled bitterly. "The empire has changed drastically, and the world has changed. How can I still hate you? Divine Overlord, you and I were once sworn enemies. Later, Brother Chu Huaiyin even destroyed Zeng Fang's Sea of Qi. Do you hate me? "
Zeng Yifan was stunned.
Zeng Fang looked at Lin Muyu, and his eyes continued to show the vicissitudes of life. He said, "Sister and Chu Huaiyin died together in Lanyan City. What else do I hate? Lin Muyu, you don't have to worry. This time, my father and I returned to Lanyan City just to support the empire. We won't make things difficult for anyone. "
"That's good."
Lin Muyu cupped her fists and said, "May we be of one heart and one mind, and support the empire of the Qin Empire in the future."
Zeng Yifan and Zeng Fang cupped their fists together.
Lin Muyu sighed inwardly. Nothing was absolute in the world. Time could wash away longing and worry, but it could also wash away hatred and pain. In the face of the passage of time, no one could be as unyielding as before.
…
On the 14th of May, Su Yu, Xiang Yu, Lin Muyu, and Feng Jixing led four groups of people to drive the remnants of the demon army out of the empire's territory. They recovered the steel protective wall and repaired it.
On the 29th of May, they returned to the imperial capital and were welcomed by the citizens.
The next day, Ze Tian Palace Hall.
Qin Han went to Yangxin Pavilion to meditate and cultivate. Just as he said, he wouldn't interfere in any court affairs. With Zeng Yifan's return, the situation of Tang Lan and Su Muyun monopolizing the power was directly impacted.
In terms of military strength, Lin Muyu and Tang Xiaoxi had more than 200,000 soldiers. Feng Jixing's Imperial Guards also had more than 50,000 soldiers. This also meant that Qin Yin's side had nearly 300,000 soldiers. After the battle of the steel protective wall, the total number of soldiers in Qihai Province and Yunzhong Province was only about 200,000. Both sides were almost equal.
This was the first time Qin Yin felt that she had power in her hands. This was the first time she felt that she was a real empress!
Qin Yin slowly sat on the throne. Her milky white maiden's robe outlined her perfect figure. She looked at Her Highness Lin Muyu gently and smiled. Lin Muyu also looked at her with love and longing in her eyes.
Feng Jixing coughed. "Don't be like this. What's with this kind of eye contact …"
Lin Muyu was slightly embarrassed. She lowered her head and touched her nose.
Qin Yin's cultivation was about to step into the Saint-level. Her five senses were extraordinarily strong. Naturally, she could hear Feng Jixing's whispers. Instantly, her cheeks flushed red. She was incomparably beautiful. She said, "Jingyue, read the imperial edict!"
"Yes!"
The empress's chief female official, a woman called Shangguan Jingyue, walked forward. She held the golden imperial edict in her hand and said in a clear voice, "In this decisive battle with the Demon Race, all the generals were loyal to their duties. They were fearless in the face of the powerful Demon Race army. It is gratifying. The commander of the Longdan Army Camp, Lin Muyu, saw through Shi Min's tricks and seized the Five Valley City in a time of crisis. She also set up a brilliant plan to drown the Demon Race army in the Wildfire Plain and beheaded more than 60,000 Armor Demons. This is the greatest merit in this battle. She is specially awarded a Golden Order and is conferred the title of Marquis Yun Ling. She will be given the Five Valley City! The commander of the Imperial Army, Feng Jixing, set up the Qiankun Battle Formation in the Unicorn Forest and killed more than 20,000 Armor Demons. She also assisted Lin Muyu in drowning the Demon Race army. She is specially awarded a Golden Order and is conferred the title of Marquis Yun Zhong. She will be given the Divine Shadow City! Marquis Shen Wei Zeng Yifan has protected the country. He will be reinstated and promoted to a rank 1 General. He will be reorganized and recruit the Shen Wei Battalion. He will be established as the Shen Wei Army and will be responsible for guarding the northern border! The rest of the generals will be rewarded according to their contributions! "
Lin Muyu, Feng Jixing, and Zeng Yifan stepped forward together and cupped their fists to express their gratitude.
This battle had actually created two marquises for the empire. At this time, Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing's titles and military positions were already on the same level as Zeng Yifan's. This was enough to show how much Qin Yin relied on them.
On the contrary, none of the generals from Muyu City and Qihai City were conferred titles. Even Xiang Yu, who had made a lot of contributions, didn't receive any conferment. This inevitably made the two grand dukes somewhat unhappy.
However, both Tang Lan and Su Muyun didn't say anything. They were well aware that the current Lanyan City had changed. Not only did Qin Yin have the support of Lin Muyu, Feng Jixing, and Zeng Yifan, but she also had the backing of the Divine Lord, Qin Han. Qin Han was an otherworldly expert who didn't covet power. He doted on Qin Yin as if she was his own granddaughter. At this time, whoever dared to challenge the empress would only be looking for trouble.
Moreover, after this battle, both Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing had their own fiefdoms. This further demonstrated Qin Yin's determination.
…
After the court meeting was dismissed, Qin Yin asked Su Muyun to stay.
There were only the two of them in the huge hall.
Qin Yin walked down the steps and held Su Muyun's arm. She smiled and said, "Grandfather, don't be angry. During the decisive battle between the steel wall and the demons, the Muyu City's Iron Blade Army and Zither Dragon Army were very brave. I saw it with my own eyes. It's just that Brother Yu and General Feng made great contributions, so Xiao Yin conferred them the title of marquis."
Su Muyun raised his hand and gently rubbed Qin Yin's delicate face with the back of his hand. He said, "Grandfather's Xiao Yin has grown up. I'm really happy for you. However … Divine Shadow City is the provincial capital of Tianshu Province. It was originally guarded by Su Long. I'm afraid that the morale of the Muyu City's army will change when Xiao Yin gives Divine Shadow City to Feng Jixing as his territory. "
"That's why I need Grandfather to say a few words on behalf of Xiao Yin. After all, Su Long is Grandfather's general."
Qin Yin blinked and said, "General Feng is good at war and has contributed greatly to the empire. He's incomparably loyal and brave. Grandfather has also seen it. Xiao Yin conferred Divine Shadow City to him to appease the people."
"I know."
Su Muyun thought for a moment and said, "Grandfather will return Divine Shadow City to Xiao Yin. After all, Xiao Yin has grown up. After I go back, I'll write a letter to Su Long and order him to lead the army out of Divine Shadow City. I'll give the city to Feng Jixing."
"Good, Grandfather is the best!"
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