In the distance, on a hill that was relatively far away, Li Zhiping led a group of subordinates and rode on a tall horse. They stood proudly and looked into the distance.
In the vast wilderness, there was not a single person, not even an animal.
Looking at the desolate scene, Li Zhiping turned around and asked the general beside him, "Didn't you say that 1.5 million soldiers were coming?"
"Why is it that I don't feel the aura of an army here? Moreover, the terrain here is open. If there were so many people, we would naturally be able to see them."
As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed at the desolate area in front of him and said coldly, "Speak, is there anyone here?"
Li Zhiping was furious. Lying in the military was a violation of the military rules. As such, the punishment would be 100 beatings and the punishment would be beheading.
Hearing this, the general beside him was so frightened that he fell off his horse. He looked puzzled and explained, "Marshal, this general is not sure. This general only heard it from the messenger."
Indeed, he did not know that the young soldier who sent the message had bypassed them and went straight to Li Zhiping.
It was only after Li Zhiping found them that he learned about this matter. Therefore …
"You don't know?"
Li Zhiping frowned. He had forgotten about this. However … as a general, he did not even know where the enemy's army was. This made him even angrier.
"Men, drag him down. 50 beatings and demote him by one rank. Keep him for observation."
"Marshal, this subordinate knows his mistake. This subordinate knows his mistake. Marshal, please be merciful." The middle-aged general was dumbfounded. He did not expect that a moment of carelessness would lead to an unknown fire.
"Drag him down!"
Li Zhiping turned around and ignored the general's begging. He waved his hand to the people around him. Suddenly, four people walked out and dragged the middle-aged general away.
The rest of the people did not dare to speak. They were truly afraid of the marshal in front of them. Of course, they were also in awe. Otherwise, they would not have stayed here and not left.
As for the general who was demoted, he was really pitiful. If it was not for Ouyang Zhen stopping him, let alone 1.5 million soldiers, the enemy would have already been in front of them.
"Sigh!"
Looking ahead, Li Zhiping sighed and shook his head. He waved his hand and said, "Let's go!"
"After this, send people to scout out within ten miles. If there is any movement, report it immediately."
Just as Li Zhiping's voice fell, he heard a series of noises behind him. He turned around and saw over a dozen generals kneeling on the ground. They cupped their hands and said, "Marshal, don't worry. We will do our best."
Looking at the crowd, Li Zhiping smiled bitterly and ignored them.
After Ouyang Zhen left, he did not continue to protect Li Zhiping, but returned to the Heavenly Emperor City.
He believed that with his deterrence, the three empires wouldn't dare to invade again. Of course, that was while he was still in Hongtian Empire. As for what would happen after he left, he didn't care.
When he arrived at Wang Xiangguo's house, Wang Xiangguo couldn't take it anymore because of the shock he had suffered. He was even a little dazed. During this period of time, Wang Xiangguo was like an old child. This made his wife very happy because only in this way could he stay by her side.
Ouyang Zhen did not care about this. He only had himself to blame. He had given him a chance before, but he did not know how to cherish it. Now, he could only blame the heavens for not helping him.
"Senior, my husband is already in such a state. I hope that senior can be merciful and let him go. After all … you have already found what you want. Therefore …"
"Plop." The old lady directly kneeled in front of Ouyang Zhen and kowtowed. Tears flowed down her cheeks uncontrollably. "Senior, my husband has never done anything evil in his life. This is the only time he was forced into a corner. Therefore, senior, I beg of you!"
"Pa pa pa."
Her head knocked against the ground, causing Ouyang Zhen to have a headache.
Looking at her age, if she wasn't in her seventies, she was in her sixties. Mortals at this age were usually very weak. At this moment, the old lady was willing to go to such an extent for her husband.
However, it was a pity. If he was the one handling this matter, he would definitely not do anything. Unfortunately, this matter was handled by Lin Ray. It was not appropriate for him to interfere.
He smiled bitterly and shook his head. With a wave of his hand, a gentle spiritual energy gushed out and lifted the old lady up from the ground.
"Girl, you don't have to beg me for this matter. What I said is useless. However, I can promise you that I will speak for you. As for what will happen in the end, then …" As he spoke, he shrugged helplessly.
"Thank … thank you, senior. This is good. This is good!" Hearing Ouyang Zhen's words, the old lady cried tears of joy.
"Alright, quickly go back and rest. For a mortal to do this, your muscles and bones are already injured. Go back!" As he spoke, in order to prevent the old lady from kneeling again, he turned around and left.
In the backyard, beside the rockery. Ouyang Zhen came here but did not enter. Without Lin Ray's order, he did not dare to enter. He still wanted to live for a few more years.
He looked at the surrounding weeds and did not care. He sat down cross-legged and began to cultivate.
Cultivators were heaven-defying people. As long as there was a place to cultivate and no one disturbed them, it was fine.
In the royal palace, in order to celebrate his scheme against Li Zhiping, Hong Zhi celebrated every night. During the day, he even held a banquet. It was for no other reason than that Li Zhiping would definitely die this time.
However, little did he know that while he was enjoying himself every night, Li Zhiping, whom he wanted to kill, was currently training his soldiers at the border with nothing to do.
In the royal palace, Hong Zhi was in the main hall. He lifted his head and looked at the huge royal palace. A smile appeared on his face, "From today onwards, this place belongs to the Emperor."
"Hmph, Emperor Equals? What a joke! "
Just thinking about this title makes him feel extremely displeased. This title was bestowed upon him by the previous Emperor when he was still alive. Due to the existence of the title 'Emperor Equal to One', the citizens of Hongtian Empire only have the title 'Emperor Equal to One' in their hearts while he, the true ruler of the empire, has been forgotten by the people.
This was a scene that no one in power wanted to see. However, it happened in Hongtian Empire.
This was also the reason why Hong Tian and Hong Zhi could not tolerate him.
Of course, another reason was because of the wife of the Emperor Equals, Li Zhiping. Thinking about that woman, Hong Zhi sighed in his heart.
What do you mean by this woman is rare in the mortal world? What do you mean by a fairy? That woman back then was definitely one.
However, in the end, she would rather die than submit. Because of this, there was almost a mutiny back then.
Looking at the clouds in the sky, a bloodthirsty look appeared on his face. "Li Zhiping, do you really think that you can replace the Emperor? Do you really think that you are amazing just because you have 50% of the army? "
"And now, aren't you still being schemed against by the Emperor?"
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