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“Qi King, Tent invites you!”
A scholar dressed individual stood in front of Tent, bowed to Ye Yang, and smiled, “I am Xiahou Su, a strategist under the command of the Overlord. The Overlord is naturally generous and prefers courtesy before conflict, so I hope Qi King does not take offense!”
Ye Yang glanced at the imposing Xiang Yu in the sky and felt the powerful force of Decay Light within Tent. He had no intention of taking offense. Under Xiahou Su's guidance, he entered the Central Army Tent. Xiang Yu also entered, holding the Azure Dragon Halberd, his gaze lingering on the Haotian Sword behind Ye Yang.
After sitting at the host's seat, Xiang Yu smiled and said, “Zi Yu, may I ask, is that sword behind you a Divine Weapon?”
Ye Yang replied, “Yes, this is a new weapon I forged over a year in Boundless Purgatory, named Haotian Sword. Its rank is approximately that of a Heavenly Divine Weapon…”
“Heavenly Divine Weapon…” A hint of astonishment appeared on Xiang Yu's face as he looked at Decay Light. He said, “In our previous battle, I could clearly feel the vast Divine Power contained within this Haotian Sword. Its heat and surging might could swallow heaven and earth. No wonder it is considered a Heavenly Divine Weapon. It surpasses my Azure Dragon Halberd!”
Taking a seat beside Decay Light, Ye Yang humbly smiled and said, “Xiang Yu, you flatter me. This Haotian Sword is merely made of Common Iron. The so-called Divine Weapon depends on who wields it. If it were you using it, even an ordinary Iron Sword would be able to withstand a true Divine Weapon, wouldn’t it?”
Xiang Yu laughed heartily, “Zi Yu, speak plainly. Although we are now at odds, considering our past friendship in slaying Tyrant Ying Zheng at Shadewall, perhaps we should not be enemies.”
Ye Yang nodded and said, “When I raised my banner in Liang City, it was merely to escape the oppression of tyranny and seek a better life for my people. Now, with chaos reigning and the people suffering, although the Great Qin Empire has fallen apart, life for the common folk has become even more difficult. Therefore, I have grown weary of this life of slaughter.”
Xiang Yu was astonished and asked, “Zi Yu, do you not have ambitions for kingship?”
Ye Yang smiled and replied, “Illusions are ultimately empty pursuits. I see through it all; it is better to enjoy life with those around me—drinking under the moonlight and savoring the simple pleasures of life.”
At this point, strategist Xiahou Su smiled and said, “If Qi King truly wishes to lay down arms and return to farming, what will happen to the nearly two hundred thousand elite soldiers under your command?”
Xiang Yu also looked at Ye Yang, saying, “Indeed, how will you handle these tens of thousands of troops?”
Unable to contain his laughter, Ye Yang responded, “I will give them a choice. Those who wish to return to farming may go home; those who do not wish to leave can follow me. I will hand over command to you, Xiang Yu, and depart alone!”
“Hand over command and leave alone?” Xiahou Su stood up excitedly. “Is that really true?”
The Haotian Sword flashed like lightning, directly slicing off a corner of the table. Ye Yang said, "A true man must uphold his integrity in this world; once a word is spoken, even a team of horses cannot chase it back. However, if you want me to hand over military power, it is not without a price."
Xiang Yu and Decay Light stood up together. Holding the Azure Dragon Halberd, Xiang Yu's eyes burned with intensity as he said, "Zi Yu, tell me, what conditions do you need? Whatever it is, I will do my best to agree!"
Ye Yang smiled. Indeed, the tens of thousands of Vermilion Bird Knights and thousands of capable Dragon Armored Warriors in his hands were very valuable to Xiang Yu. Additionally, the Azure Dawn Mountain and God of Fire Forge in Yanmen County continuously produced Azure Dawn Arrows. The significance of Azure Dawn Arrows in this war between gods and demons was evident, which was why Xiang Yu was so excited.
Taking a deep breath, Ye Yang said, "If I am to assist Xiang Yu in gaining the world, we must establish seven laws together!"
Xiang Yu replied solemnly, "Speak, Zi Yu!"
Ye Yang gathered his energy and calmly stated, "First, under the Rule of Law, everyone must abide by the law; otherwise, they will face severe punishment. The ruler and the people are equally guilty. Second, if we can defeat Han, we must not kill the Defeated Soldiers; we must treat all Soldiers kindly. Third, reduce taxes so that the people can recuperate. Fourth, we cannot engage in reckless warfare; we must rely on the Great Wall to defend our territory and not take the initiative to attack Barbarians. Fifth, abolish the fiefs of the old nobility and allow both soldiers and civilians to farm together. Sixth, treat the people of Qi State well. Seventh, if the descendants of the Xiang family hold imperial power, they must never neglect the Fire God Clan for generations."
Xiahou Su wrote swiftly; by the time Ye Yang finished speaking, he had already penned down all seven laws on a Bamboo Slip. "Xiang Yu?" he asked.
Xiang Yu sighed and said, "Zi Yu, I misjudged you. Initially, I thought your conquest of Qi and Yan Region was merely to raise an army for your own ambitions like Liu Bang and Peng Yue—just seeking a unified hegemony for generations. But now it seems you are truly a benevolent gentleman."
Ye Yang smiled and replied, "I do not belong to this world; therefore, I have no desire to leave anything behind. I only wish that with my humble strength, I can help the common people live better lives and ensure that the Fire God Clan can thrive peacefully for generations. Only then can I be at peace with my father's spirit in heaven and honor those who died fighting for me."
Xiang Yu said, "Actually, after all these years of killing and warfare, I am weary as well. Now I just want to return with Yu Ji to Peng City for a peaceful life. It’s just a pity that Liu Bang and Peng Yue will not allow it; it seems they only want to drive me to extinction. Liu Bang's Asura God is particularly ruthless; last time we severely injured him but could never kill him. Who knows when this demon god will appear again?"
Decay Light interjected, "If I were Liu Bang, what do you think I would do?"
Ye Yang asked, "What would you do?"
"Capture the leader first; by killing Qi King and the Overlord, the world would naturally fall into Liu Clan's hands!"
Ye Yang was slightly taken aback. "Liu Bang would kill me? Back then, I had only met him once, yet we called each other brothers..."
Xiang Yu couldn't help but laugh. "Hmph, what brotherhood? In the face of imperial ambitions, it is nothing more than a fleeting moment. You probably have not grasped how cruel Liu Bang's nature is."
Xiahou Su chimed in with a smile, "Since the Overlord and Qi King have already formed an alliance, why not set off immediately? The Overlord and Qi King can rest in Jibei Commandery for now, halting hostilities on both sides, and prepare our forces to advance on Han Zhong to eliminate Han Wang Liu Bang and that self-proclaimed king Peng Yue!"
Ye Yang nodded. "Alright, Xiang Yu, let’s head to Jibei Commandery together!"
Xiang Yu, without suspicion, laughed heartily. "Good, let's go!"
...
Xiang Yu did not lead many people; he only brought a hundred Overlord Cavalry and then left the main camp to join Ye Yang's army at their encampment. In the distance, banners waved as Wang Lie, Zhang Tianhe, and others stood ready.
"Xiang Yu has arrived!" Charming Yama suddenly widened his eyes and said, "Such a heroic figure must be the legendary Western Chu Overlord; indeed, he lives up to the legends!"
Yun Xiaoxi held the Snowdrift Sword silently.
...
Xiahou Su held the Bamboo Slip of the alliance document, split it in two, and followed Xiang Yu as they approached the city.
Xiang Yu scanned Jibei Commandery and smiled. "Alright, since the alliance is established, Zi Yu, I will have Xiahou Su announce the alliance. Then I will lead my troops to attack Han Zhong while you go after Wei Territory. First deal with Peng Yue; this person is treacherous and has many connections with Han Xin. Hmph, eliminating Peng Yue is equivalent to removing Han Xin's eyes and ears. No matter how much of a war god he is, he won't be able to do anything."
Ye Yang nodded. "However, I believe that eliminating Peng Yue is a minor issue. Our greatest enemy is Asura God. His existence has always made me uneasy; his destructive power is simply too great. I worry... once he truly breaks the seal within his body, even if we join forces, we won't stand a chance against him."
Xiang Yu laughed. "What is a mere puppet compared to us? Xiahou Su, go ahead and announce the alliance!"
"Yes, Overlord!"
...
Xiahou Su rode to the foot of Jibei Commandery and unfolded the Bamboo Slip, loudly declaring, "Western Chu Overlord Xiang Yu and Qi King Ye Yang jointly establish an alliance, agreeing to seven articles. First: Rule of Law must be upheld; anyone who violates the law will face severe punishment, with both ruler and subjects held accountable. Second: If one can defeat Han, do not kill the Defeated Soldiers; treat all Soldiers kindly..."
Before he could finish speaking, a voice suddenly echoed as if from hell, piercing and mournful.
"What did you say? Who can defeat Han?"
"Ah?" Xiahou Su was startled and hurriedly turned his horse to flee.
...
"Thud!"
A spray of blood erupted as a creature about three meters tall hovered in mid-air, holding a spike of Divine Crystal Power in one hand. It pierced through Xiahou Su's body, and with a shake of its arm, the unfortunate Xiahou Su was gruesomely torn into pieces, unable to even scream before his death.
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