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Jibei Commandery
Smoke and dust billowed, the ground cracked, and the once prosperous city instantly turned into ruins. Amidst the violent tremors, buildings collapsed, and raging fires engulfed the city, transforming it into a sea of flames. The wails of the people merged into a chorus of despair. Many innocent civilians were burned and rolled in agony, their suffering unbearable. A thick stench of charred flesh spread throughout the city, overwhelmingly pungent.
"Rustling..."
Ye Yang dragged the Haotian Sword, his armor on the right leg shattered and bloodied. He limped into the city, gazing at the crumbled walls and the horrifying scenes within. His heart ached beyond measure, his eyes bloodshot as he leaned on his Sharp Sword, taking one painful step after another.
Wang Lie hurriedly dismounted and approached with a group of Dragon Armored Warriors to support him. "Your Highness, Your Highness!"
Ye Yang suddenly shook off his hand like a frenzied beast, roaring, "Don't worry about me! Immediately focus all efforts on rescuing the innocent victims! Hurry!"
Wang Lie stood there in shock. "Y-Yes, Your Highness!"
...
A group of Dragon Armored Warriors rushed into the flames, continuously pulling out injured or deceased individuals from the inferno.
"Zi Yu..."
Yun Xiaoxi held her Longbow, her arms stained with blood as she looked at Ye Yang and then at the horrific scenes in the city. Biting her red lip, she softly said, "None of this is your fault. You mustn't blame yourself..."
Ye Yang shook his head. "No, it's all because of me. If I hadn't claimed to be Qi King, the people of Jibei Commandery wouldn't have suffered this calamity. If I hadn't harbored ambitions for power, this world wouldn't have descended into such chaos!"
Yun Xiaoxi fell silent.
"Smack!"
With a light sound, Zeng Xuan stood atop the ruined city gate in her Black Cloak, blood streaming down her snow-white right leg; she too had been gravely injured.
"Sister Xuan!" Ye Yang looked at Zeng Xuan and asked, "What should we do? Your ice-based powers are incredibly strong; can you save Jibei Commandery...?"
Zeng Xuan sighed, "Alright..."
As she spoke, Zeng Xuan raised her head to the sky and let out a delicate shout. Divine Power gathered as ice elements from all directions surged towards her. She lifted her hand, drawing upon the forces of nature. Dark clouds rolled in, and in an instant, a cold rain began to fall. Thunder rumbled, and flashes of lightning illuminated the faces of the crowd.
"Plop... Plop..."
Large raindrops fell onto the charred wood, creating a continuous sound. In a moment, the raging fire in the city was gradually extinguished. Amidst the chaos, cries began to emerge as people wept for their lost loved ones, and countless sobs echoed throughout the city.
Ye Yang gritted his teeth, standing motionless in the rain. The wounds on his arms and legs throbbed painfully from the soaking rain, but this pain was nothing compared to the ache in his heart. He had originally thought that this war would not affect the common people, but he never expected that the Asura God viewed human life as insignificant and cared little for it.
Amidst the rumbling thunder, Xiang Yu approached Jibei Commandery City, holding the Azure Dragon Halberd and limping with each step. Seeing Ye Yang's sorrowful expression, he couldn't help but sigh, "Heroes across the world seek to become rulers, yet only Zi Yu seeks the welfare of the common people. If I could gain control of the world, I Xiang Yu vow to strictly adhere to Zi Yu's Seven Articles!"
Ye Yang nodded slowly and turned around, saying, "Xiang Yu, withdraw your troops and return to Peng City. From now on, Qi State will ally with Chu to jointly resist Han. As long as the Shura King lives, my heart will not rest!"
Xiang Yu replied, "Alright, I will withdraw immediately!"
Decay Light floated over and said, "From what I understand, the Han Army is stationed in Nanyang County, which is barren land. There are 200,000 troops stationed there. Additionally, Han Xin has 50,000 troops by Ru River, while Peng Yue has 100,000 troops in Yingchuan County facing Nanyang County across a distance. They watch over each other to balance against Peng City. It is said that Liu Bang, Zhang Liang, Fan Kuai, and others are stationed within Nanyang County City. The Asura God is bloodthirsty by nature and has been forcibly ordered by Zhang Liang to reside at the edge of Azure Cloud Mountain Range near Nanyang County. My suggestion is for Qi King to lead our forces to ambush Peng Yue's Yingchuan County while Ba Wang launches a surprise attack on Han Xin's army by Ru River. Once both sides are breached, Nanyang County will be isolated and helpless. We can cut off their supplies and eliminate Liu Bang and Zhang Liang without much trouble."
Ye Yang smiled and said, "I have no deep-seated hatred towards Liu Bang or Zhang Liang; I have no intention of killing them. However, if we can eliminate the Asura God at the same time, I would be more than willing to do so!"
Decay Light chuckled lightly: "That sounds excellent. Qi King must remember to bring along Dragon Armored Warriors and Azure Dawn Arrows. The Asura God has not encountered an opponent since coming out of Heavenly Gate. In today's battle from my observation, the Dragon Armored Warriors' Hidden Dragon Arrow Formation can effectively counteract the Asura God's Divine Power. With Hidden Dragon Arrow Formation assisting us along with Ba Wang and Qi King's might, we need not worry about failing to kill the Asura God!"
Xiang Yu nodded and patted Ye Yang on the shoulder: "The Shura King is indeed arrogant and brutal; if Zi Yu can eliminate him, it would be a blessing for the common people!"
Ye Yang raised his hand to sheathe Haotian Sword and said solemnly: "Then let us agree to act seven days from now. I will attack Yingchuan County while Xiang Yu attacks Ru River. Then we will flank together and assault Nanyang County with our elite forces heading towards Azure Cloud Mountain Range. Xiang Yu and Decay Light will accompany me as we plan to slay the Asura God!"
"Good!" Xiang Yu replied with great enthusiasm.
That night, outside the Jibei Commandery, there were numerous makeshift camps, and many injured civilians were transferred to a nearby town, with all expenses covered by Linzi City. Xiang Yu then led his troops back to Peng City and, according to the agreement, voluntarily returned Liang City and eleven other cities that originally belonged to Qi State.
Ye Yang, Yun Xiaoxi, and Zeng Xuan were resting in the same tent, each having sustained injuries. Zhang Tianhe and Zhao Yun also had minor wounds. The Asura God had not exerted much force against them and did not intend to kill them; however, he was determined to eliminate Ye Yang, Yun Xiaoxi, and Zeng Xuan because he sensed a threat from the three of them.
Zeng Xuan's Soul Healing Technique had a remarkable effect on healing the injuries of Celestial Realm Experts, which also accelerated the recovery of Ye Yang and Yun Xiaoxi.
At the same time, Ye Yang secretly ordered Wang Lie to hastily produce Azure Dawn Arrows, ensuring that each Dragon Armored Warrior carried at least a thousand arrows stored in simple space quivers, which did not take up much weight. Zhao Yun gathered supplies and stockpiled them in Eastern County, making the journey to Yingchuan County just a day's distance away.
On the third day, after Ye Yang and Yun Xiaoxi had healed, they headed to Eastern County to mobilize one hundred thousand Vermilion Bird Knights and countless elite infantry, ready for action.
At the moment the sun set, a rider from the Iron Cavalry approached from afar, holding a diplomatic staff and calling out loudly: "I am an envoy from Wei Kingdom seeking an audience with Qi King!"
Ye Yang stood at the city gate and said, "Close the gates; we will not meet!"
Yun Xiaoxi laughed and asked, "Why not meet?"
Ye Yang rubbed his nose and replied, "It must be Peng Yue sent him. Hmph! Last time he invited me to ally with Liu Bang. Zhang Liang is ruthless enough to send the Asura God to kill me and Xiang Yu. What use is such an ally? In three days, we will march and conquer Yingchuan County. Perhaps I will take Peng Yue's head!"
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