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Days later, an army of two hundred thousand surged forth like a torrent of steel from the borders of Xia Kingdom, heading towards the Zhao Yan Battlefield. The soldiers were clad in bright armor, their banners blotting out the sun, showcasing the formidable military strength of Xia Kingdom. Among them was Zhao Yue'er and her companions, her gaze resolute and filled with anticipation.
When General Wang first laid eyes on Generals Ye Gucheng and Ye Jing Tian, his doubts vanished in an instant, replaced by sheer astonishment. No wonder the guild had displayed such complex expressions; even he, aware of their prowess, found himself momentarily speechless. With such depth of resources, Xia Kingdom's rise seemed unstoppable, clearly on the path to becoming a new Holy Dynasty.
Meanwhile, in the capital of Zhao, Zhao Wang was unable to contain his excitement upon learning that Xia Kingdom's forces were about to join the fray. He understood that this would undoubtedly provide a powerful boost to Zhao, which was currently facing dire straits.
In stark contrast, the morale among the Allied Nobles and Yan Kingdom was dismal. Within the military tent of the Allied Forces, the atmosphere was so tense it felt as if one could cut it with a knife. Yan Wang furrowed his brow tightly, gripping a confidential letter that had just arrived from the front lines with urgent military news. Slowly lowering the letter, he spoke in a deep and commanding voice: "Gentlemen, Xia Kingdom's sudden entry into the battlefield is extremely unfavorable for our assault on Zhao. I invite your insights; feel free to speak your minds."
The generals exchanged glances, and for a moment, no one dared to speak. After a long pause, a man with an imposing demeanor stepped forward. His voice was loud and resonant as he declared: "Yan Wang, Xia Kingdom is newly established with shallow foundations and weak roots. If they recklessly send troops now, it would be akin to striking a stone with an egg—an act of self-destruction. I am willing to lead troops to intercept them and ensure that they do not hinder our advance on Zhao."
Upon hearing this, Yan Wang's eyes lit up as he fixed his gaze on the man with admiration flickering in his eyes. He slowly replied in a steady tone: "Ah, it is Wu Hou. Your words resonate deeply with me. Although Xia Kingdom is new, their arrogance cannot be underestimated. In that case, I will dispatch one hundred thousand troops with you; proceed with caution."
Wu Hou clasped his hands together and responded loudly: "I will not disappoint Yan Wang's expectations." The other generals observed this exchange with quiet speculation. Wu Hou had once been a renowned general of Zhao, his reputation formidable and his abilities not to be underestimated.
Wu Hou’s son, Zheng Sanyuan, had fallen at the hands of Ye Tian; whether Wu Hou harbored personal vendettas as he led his troops remained uncertain.
As news spread of Xia Kingdom's approaching army, Yan Kingdom and the Allied Nobles faced a choice: either sit idly by or swiftly adjust their strategies to launch an offensive against Zhao first.
In an instant, the sky was filled with smoke and fire, the drums of war thundered, and the battlefield was shrouded in chaos.
The army of the Xia Kingdom had marched halfway when a scout galloped back urgently, reporting to the two generals, "I report to you, generals, that a large enemy force has been spotted ahead, with over a hundred thousand troops rapidly approaching."
Ye Gucheng and the accompanying commanders exchanged sharp glances, quickly pressing the scout for more information. "Do you know who is leading the troops?"
The scout did not dare to delay and quickly replied, "The flag bears the character 'Zheng.' It must be Wu Hou personally leading the army."
Upon hearing this, Ye Gucheng's eyes turned icy cold. Wu Hou—the very one who had once sent men to hunt down his royal kin, Ye Tianren—dared to approach.
This time, he would ensure that Wu Hou paid a heavy price and met his end here.
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