Chapter 69: Triumphant Return to City

ming a line like a white frost spreading from the edge of the bed.While Princess Huailing was lying by the bed, her hands clasped tightly a pale and thin hand, crying incessantly.“Empress Yuan, she's...Whew!

The battle saber slashed through the sky like a cold waterfall, plunging straight towards Zhang Liyang!

Zhang Liyang of today was a far cry from the Zhang Liyang of yesterday. He showed no fear, no hesitation; instead, he boldly pressed forward. With his spear dancing in his hand, relying solely on his speed, ruthlessness, and accuracy, he parried the incoming sword blows with ease.

"Die!"

To everyone's surprise, Tamm didn't grip his sword tightly. He allowed it to be knocked away as he stomped his feet and swiftly moved in front of Zhang Liyang. He then punched at the charging warhorse!

Bang!

A dull thunderous roar echoed, and Zhang Liyang's warhorse didn't even have time to whinny before it died with blood spraying from its seven orifices. This showed just how terrifying the power behind Tamu's single punch was.

This is also why Tamu dared to stand alone, because he had great confidence in his own abilities.

As the warhorse died instantly, Zhang Liyang reacted swiftly. He used his horse's body as leverage to counteract his own inertia and simultaneously retreated two feet, narrowly dodging Tamu's hand that followed shortly after.

"As expected, they are a bunch of cowards who only know how to hide!"

Tamu mocked while launching a simultaneous attack with both palms. Each strike, like a heavy hammer, relentlessly targeted Zhang Liyang's chest.

Zhang Liyang was not to be outdone. He waved his palm and stepped forward, instantly clashing with Tamu.

Boom, boom, boom~

For a time, the place where the two fought echoed with deafening booms. Each boom sent clouds of dust swirling through the air and shook the hard, cold ground beneath their feet. The ground began to crack under their battle, eventually exploding completely, showing just how terrifyingly powerful their clash was.

"Fire melts gold!"

Under the Fire Emperor's divine power, waves of intense energy surged into Tamu's body, tearing and scorching his meridians, blood, and flesh.

Every time Tamu faces Zhang Liyang, the fire energy within him intensifies by one point, bringing with it more pain and a weakening of his combat strength.

As the balance shifts, when Tamu can no longer suppress the fire within him, he realizes there is no chance of escape.

Bang!

With a single strike, Tamuk's chest caved in, leaving a gaping hole. Blood gushing from the wound was like boiling water, melting the cold earth beneath his feet.

With no strength left to fight, Tamuk knelt on the ground. The fire within him, which had once resisted all attacks, was now utterly powerless against this force. It transformed into a raging inferno, consuming everything inside Tamuk and turning him into ash.

Half an hour later, the place gradually quieted down. On the cold and hard ground, there were corpses that had long since stiffened and blood that had frozen into ice blocks. Only the warhorses unwilling to leave whined in the cold wind, calling out for their masters lying on the ground.

"Sir!"

Covered in bloodstains, Yuan Li arrived beside Zhang Liyang. Although the blood on his armor had long since frozen, Yuan Li's breath was scorching hot.

"We won a great victory this time!" Yuan Li's face was full of excitement. "Including the enemy we killed before, we have killed a total of 2,000 enemies this time!"

"What about casualties"

“More than 700 people were injured, with over 370 killed in the battle.”

"Are our brothers okay"

Knowing that Zhang Liyang's "brothers" referred to the men in Panshi Camp, Yuan Li couldn't help but grin. "Seventeen people were injured, but no one died in battle," he said.

"That's good then." Zhang Liyang patted his butt and stood up. "Order them to clean the battlefield, and then we return to the city!"

Yes!

Inside Fei Long City's border defense camp, when He Houde heard the soldier's report, he immediately widened his eyes. "He came back so soon"

According to He Houde's understanding, Zhang Liyang's expedition this time would take at least a month, considering that the enemy was primarily cavalry while his forces had only a small number of cavalry.

Could it be that I have failed

He Houde's heart had just formed this thought when the soldier's next report interrupted him.

"Such a great victory Two thousand enemies slain!"

He Houde's eyes widened, and a look of disbelief crossed his face. Then, He Houde stood up and paced around the big tent, his eyes flickering with uncertainty.

"Where are they going I'll go and greet them myself!"

Thirty miles outside of Flying Dragon City.

"General He"

On the way back, when Zhang Liyang saw He Houde standing by the roadside, he was taken aback and hurriedly rode his horse forward. "General He, what are you doing here"

"Haha...." Hearing Zhang Liyang's words, He Houde burst into laughter at once, "Of course, it's to welcome the triumphant army and Sir Zhang back!"

As he spoke of He Houdé, he walked to the front of the large army behind him. Although this thousand-strong force appeared somewhat weary due to continuous battles, each soldier's spirit was sharp and formidable. It was the aura of glory after a decisive victory.

“Good, very good!” He Houde’s voice rang out over the ranks. “I know of your achievements, nothing more needs to be said. The large camp has already prepared wine and food. Everyone eat and drink well, rest for a day. Tomorrow, I will personally award you! Rest assured, it will be enough to make you wake up smiling!”

"The general is mighty!"

Most soldiers risk their lives for promotion and wealth, and He Houde spoke up in front of so many people, his reward must be considerable.

Amongst the soldiers who were shouting, those belonging to the Pán Shí Camp remained motionless and silent.

"Sir!"

Yuan Li came to Zhang Linyang's side, looking at He Houde with displeasure in his eyes and said in a low voice, "This General He is buying people's hearts to undermine your prestige!"

"It's fine." Zhang Liyang naturally saw He Houde's thoughts, but he didn't care, "Those were his soldiers anyway."

"But sir...."

With a slight wave of her hand, Weiwei stopped Yuan Li from speaking. Zhang Liyang turned to face Yuan Li, his eyes gleaming with a faint light. "As a eunuch, what use do I have for the respect of those soldiers What do you think, General Yuan"

Zhang Liyang's words left Yuan Li somewhat stunned, unable to understand what Zhang Liyang meant. However, he understood the last part of the sentence. Unless something unexpected happened, he was going to be promoted.

"Master Zhang, I was supposed to prepare wine and food, but some things happened in Flying Dragon City. You probably don't have time to come to me either."

"Huh"

Subsequently, He Houde and Zhang Liyang returned to the city together with their troops, and Zhang Liyang recounted everything that had happened during his absence.

As He Houde's narration unfolded, Zhang Liyang's face on the battlefield shifted subtly.

Tsai Ning was stabbed and fell into a coma

Is Mu Yinghua temporarily in charge of Fei Long City

No wonder I didn't see Mu Yinghua when I came back.

Zhang Liyang suddenly felt that perhaps it was destined by fate, some things didn't need Zhang Liyang to do, they would happen regardless.

"You don't know, Your Highness, how much the people loved you when you ruled Feilong City..."

In his ears, he continued to hear He Houde's praise for Mu Yinghua, and Zhang Liyang's heart was rapidly turning within him.me, I have dispatched people to search carefully inside and outside the city, determined to catch the culprit!”After the two discussed some details again, the City Lord's Mansion issued an announcemen...