To the north of the Qinling Mountains, the flames of war raged. On the contrary, the Lingnan region was exceptionally tranquil. After lying dormant for nearly seven days, the Blackstone Empire's army didn't make any moves.
Within the Shengtian Pass, banners covered the sky. Twenty-five thousand soldiers from the Xiyin Corps were already stationed in the pass. In addition, there were close to ninety thousand soldiers under Xiang Yu's command. Fortunately, Xiyin didn't order Xiang Yu to change the flag and still allowed him to keep the Ziyin Flower Flag.
There was an endless stream of people coming and going in the government office. There were messengers riding on warhorses and personnel busy with logistics.
In the brightly lit hall, Xiyin, Tarilyn, Xiang Yu, Ding Xi, and the others sat around a table with solemn expressions.
"After killing Yao Yuan, Dora killed Duke Luo Xin in the Cloud Province." Tarilyn frowned and said, "It seems that Dora has completely broken off relations with us and intends to go her own way."
"So be it." Xiyin's expression was indifferent.
Xiang Yu looked at Xiyin with a sharp gaze, but saw that her expression was normal as if Luo Xin's death didn't matter at all. He couldn't help but ask, "Madam Xiyin, could it be that … you really don't remember who Luo Xin is?"
"Who is Luo Xin?" Xiyin asked in return.
"He can be considered your uncle, the adopted son of Su Muyun, and Su Muyun is your maternal grandfather."
Xiyin smiled and said, "Madam Xiang Yu, let me say this again. I'm not Qin Yin. I'm Xiyin from the land of exile, the younger sister of the Blazing Angel Xi Yan. As for the Qin Yin you speak of, I have no impression at all. If I'm really Qin Yin, how can I not recognize my own homeland?"
Ding Xi coughed and said, "Duke Nan, I think you should give up. Madam Xiyin might really not be the empress, or … she really doesn't remember at all. It's useless to interrogate her like this."
Xiang Yu was silent.
"What? Lord Xiang Yu is regretting it?" Xiyin smiled and asked, "If I weren't Qin Yin, you wouldn't have opened the city gate and surrendered, would you?"
"Yes!"
Xiang Yu did not deny it and said, "I originally thought that Lord Xiyin was Her Highness the Female Empress, which was why I offered up the city pass. If Lord Xiyin wasn't Her Highness the Female Empress, then this trip of mine would be equivalent to treason!"
Tarilin smiled, squinted her eyes and asked, "Xiang Yu, now the situation is very clear. Lord Xiyin is not Qin Yin. According to the customs of the Qin people, should you draw your sword and commit suicide?"
"I …" Xiang Yu was rendered speechless, his face alternating between pale and green.
However, Xiyin smiled and said, "Tarilin, don't tease him. Lord Xiang Yu, even though I am not Qin Yin, I don't wish to see this land stained with blood. The Blackstone Empire is cruel and violent, and their actions are against my wishes. As long as I am here, I will not allow the Blackstone Empire to take another step forward. This is my promise to you. "
Xiang Yu cupped his fists and said, "Then … I thank Lord Xiyin on behalf of the common people of Lingnan."
Right at this moment, the sound of war drums could be heard from outside.
"What's the matter?" Xiyin asked.
A garrison officer dashed in swiftly and cupped his fists as he said, "Lords, the beast cavalries of the Darkstone Empire have already arrived outside the city, and the Commander of the Darkflame Army, Fu Yu, is calling for a fight and asking us to go out and speak."
"Oh?"
The corner of Xiyin's mouth curled up. "Everyone, follow me out to take a look!"
… …
It was the middle of May, and the weather was getting warmer. Flowers were blooming outside the city, and the whole mountain was covered with white wildflowers. There was even a faint fragrance that came with the wind, making people feel relaxed and happy. However, the Shengtian Pass was densely covered with flags, making it hard for people to distinguish which kind of wildflower the fragrance belonged to.
On the city wall, Xiyin, Tarilin, and the other Battle Angels floated out and stood majestically in the air. Xiang Yu, Ding Xi, and the other human generals appeared on the city gate with their guards, watching the invading enemy from afar.
Below the city, at least 50,000 Blue Flame Army formed a square formation of 400 people. The cavalry was outside with spears and shields, and the archers were inside. The tip of the nearly three-meter-long iron spear glowed with a faint cold light as it pointed straight at the city wall. The soldiers with heavy shields kept hitting the shields with their podaos and shouted in unison, "Blue Wolf! Blue Wolf! Blue Wolf! "
The Blue Wolf was an aggressive wolf race. Moreover, they lived in packs, and there would definitely be more than 100 of them. They were greedy, cunning, and had the same style as the Blackstone Empire. Therefore, the Blackstone Empire's army had always called themselves the Blue Wolves. Although they were few in number, they could stand on equal footing with the other two empires due to their cruelty and strength.
At the front of the formation, Fu Yu rode a black horse and held a steel blade in his hand. He looked at the city wall proudly and raised his blade. He shouted, "Open the city gate immediately. I can guarantee that there won't be a massacre. If anyone dares to resist, the day the city is breached will be the day of the massacre!"
Ding Xi's robe fluttered in the wind. He held his sword and said with a smile, "Fu Yu, if you have the guts, come and attack the city. I really want to know if your Dragon Knights are really omnipotent."
At this moment, Ding Xi's backing was the Angel Corps. There were seven Battle Angels and ten thousand soldiers from the Land of Exile. He was not afraid of Fu Yu's army at all. Moreover, Fu Yu was Ding Xi's mortal enemy. In fact, Ding Xi wanted to take revenge for Long Qianlin, but he had to rely on Xiyin's power. Therefore, it was best to provoke Fu Yu.
"Ding Xi, you defeated army, you have no right to speak to me!" Fu Yu shouted.
At this moment, Xiyin, Tarilin, and the others appeared in the sky above the city. Xiyin closed her eyes and the Battle Angel robe behind her fluttered in the wind. Her voice wasn't loud, but almost everyone in the fertile field could hear her clearly. "Fu Yu, this Divine Heaven Fortress has been occupied by me. Go somewhere else."
Fu Yu was startled. "Lord Xiyin? This … "
He couldn't figure it out no matter how hard he thought about it. He couldn't help but feel a little angry as he said, "Lord Xi Yin, you're the Battle Angel sent by the Western God Realm to help our Heavenly Pole Continent. Why are you always helping those trash from the Shattered Cauldron Realm?"
"I'm not helping them. I just can't tolerate your killing and insolence." Xi Yin gently raised her hand and drew the Stars Sword. She said, "Fu Yu, take your men and leave immediately. If you don't leave in an hour, then I'll assume that you've decided to start a war with the Battle Angel Legion. I won't be polite then."
"You!" Fu Yu's eyes widened. "What kind of logic is this? Lord Xiyin, are you openly disobeying the will of Lord Claude? "
"I am not. I am just protecting the common people as a god." Xiyin's closed eyes could vaguely see golden flames spreading. She murmured, "Gods should not be reduced to killing machines. You are gods, not demons. If you fall into the abyss and become demons, I will kill you on behalf of the light. Now, if you want to attack the city, let's begin! "
Xi Yin's words left no room for negotiation. Fu Yu and the other generals were dumbfounded.
"Commander, she is too much!" A Captaincy couldn't help but say.
"That's right, Commander. This woman is simply unreasonable. Why don't we give it our all? The Blue Flame Army has at least 150,000 soldiers. I don't believe that we can't kill a mere Battle Angel!" The Deputy Commander seconded.
Fu Yu, on the other hand, had experienced Xi Yin's prowess and knew how terrifying the Flaming Eyes were. He used to be a valiant general, but now he was a little timid. He raised his hand and said, "There's no hurry. Immediately send someone to see Marshal Baili Qin and ask him to decide if we should attack the city or not!"
"Then … then what about our front line?"
"Retreat five kilometers."
"Yes!"
…
The army below the city began to retreat slowly. Xiang Yu couldn't help but exclaim happily, "They're retreating. Lord Xiyin is mighty. Just your aura alone is enough to make these wolves retreat without a fight!"
"It's just a temporary retreat." Xiyin's voice was indifferent.
Ding Xi nodded as well, and his gaze was deep as he looked at the Darkstone Empire's army that covered the heavens and the earth. He said, "The Darkstone Empire has exhausted all its strength in this expedition. It's impossible for them to return without accomplishing anything. Lord Xi Yin alone is unable to stop the Darkstone Empire's iron hooves of conquest. I think Baili Qin will arrive soon …"
"That's right." Xiang Yu gripped his Bloodthirst Spear tightly and frowned.
The situation was far more complicated than everyone had imagined. It was almost impossible for the Blackstone Empire to give up on conquering the Shattered Cauldron Realm.
In the air, a cool breeze ruffled Tarilyn's and Xiyin's hair. The two looked at each other in silence. After a long time, Tarilyn said, "Baili Qin will probably be here soon …"
"That's right."
"Baili Qin isn't that simple. He's much stronger than the other marshal, Beiming Huan. Even though they are both god emperors, Baili Qin has 87 Grotto-Heavens while Beiming Huan is only 62. The difference is like heaven and earth. Xiyin, Xiyin, do you really want to be enemies with a god like Baili Qin?"
"I … I don't know either." Xi Yin nodded while her eyelashes fluttered lightly a few times. She said, "But I can't just watch as the Darkstone Empire tramples over this place. I can't just watch as they swing their butcher's knives at those defenseless commoners. I think … what Xiang Yu and Ding Xi said might be true. I might really be someone else. But I just can't remember. "
"Why do you say that?" Tarilyn was shocked.
"I can't explain it clearly."
Xi Yin bit her red lips and said, "But I can feel that there's something in my bloodline that's connected to this land. In fact … when I was in Ling Han City, I felt a strange sense of déjà vu. I've been to that city before. On a certain day, on a certain year, but now, I can only watch as that city is reduced to a sea of fire …"
She groaned in pain. Her body shivered and curled up. She no longer looked like the invincible level 7 Golden Winged Battle Angel Xiyin with the Eyes of Blazing Dawn.
"Poor girl …" Tarilyn stepped forward and hugged her shoulders. "You don't have to worry too much. No matter who you are or what your position is, we will always support you. At least … I, Tarilyn, will always stand by your side because we will always be friends …"
Xiyin nodded slightly. "Thank you, Tarilyn."
Tarilyn frowned. "I really hope you're not her. Otherwise … I really don't know what crazy things I will do in the future. I'm afraid I will betray my family and disappoint my father … But I think I should do this. This is my godhood, and one of the reasons why I support you. Killing is not what a god should do."
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