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The city has been captured, and Ye Yang firmly occupies the General's residence, holding the military token and issuing orders one by one. At this moment, Ye Yang has already taken on the demeanor of a commander of the Three Armies, possessing both martial prowess and strategic acumen that can intimidate all. As a result, Wang Lie, Liu Meng, and others hold this Lord in great reverence.
“Zhang Tianhe, Liu Meng, heed my command! Jiexiu is now secured. You two will lead twenty thousand Vermilion Bird Knights and ten thousand Wooden Blade infantry to retake the Bright Moon Platform in Yanmen County. You must capture the Bright Moon Platform within seven days and ensure that all the beauties raised by Li Yuanhuan are sent back home with Gold and Silver. There must be no mistakes!”
“Yes!” Zhang Tianhe and Liu Meng responded.
Ye Yang then threw out a second order token and commanded, “Wang Lie, heed my command! You are to immediately lead twenty thousand Qin State Defected Troops to ascend Taiqiu Mountain. Build a platform, walls, and arrow towers at the summit to defend against Xiang Yu's attack. We have just acquired Jiexiu, which is adjacent to the mountains with ample supplies. However, Xiang Yu's army is far from the city. If they come to attack, we will cut off their Supply Route, causing them to collapse without a fight!”
“Yes!” Wang Lie gladly accepted the order.
Ye Yang took out the third order token and said solemnly, “Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei, listen up! You two are to immediately lead twenty thousand Vermilion Bird Knights to flank Taiqiu Mountain from the other side and disrupt Xiang Yu's Supply Route. Remember, do not engage Xiang Yu's army head-on; his bravery is formidable, and neither of you is his match.”
“Yes, Young Master!”
...
Everyone promptly took their orders and left while Ye Yang remained at the Central Army with an additional ten thousand Vermilion Bird Knights, ten thousand infantry, and ten thousand Crossbowmen. This should be sufficient since Taiqiu Mountain is easy to defend but hard to attack; it is inherently a strategic stronghold. Moreover, Xiang Yu must be on a long expedition with difficult supplies. As long as they cannot break through our mountain defenses, they will have to retreat within ten days. After all, although the two hundred thousand Qin State Defected Troops are relatively elite, they consume vast amounts of provisions that cannot be sustained by Xiang Yu's current supplies.
Around noon, Ye Yang was walking in the mountains with Yun Xiaoxi and Yan Yao when he saw Qin Army troops transporting grain and supplies. At the summit, countless Defected Troops and Commoners were cutting down trees to set traps and build defensive structures like deer horns while also crafting bows and arrows on-site. There was a type of wood in these mountains that was very straight and heavy, suitable for powerful crossbowmen like the Vermilion Bird Knights when paired with Cold Iron Arrows for great lethality!
Not long after, a rider came galloping in with news: “Lord, there is an envoy from Liu Bang's Army seeking an audience!”
“Oh? Who is it?”
“Self-identified as Zhang Liang.”
Ye Yang immediately smiled: “Zifang, please invite him in quickly!”
A few minutes later, dressed in elegant attire, Zhang Liang entered the makeshift mountain wall built by Ye Yang's army. He looked around at the fortifications and couldn't help but sigh, "Young Hero Ye Yang has achieved such accomplishments in just half a year; truly remarkable! No wonder that Qin Emperor Ying Zheng was defeated by Young Hero!"
Ye Yang was already immune to such flattery. He waved his hand and smiled modestly, "Brother Zifang, it's been a long time since we last met. As a special envoy, what news do you bring from Brother Liu Bang?"
Ye Yang's mention of "Brother Liu Bang" immediately closed the distance between him and Liu Bang, which brought a glimmer of joy to Zhang Liang's eyes. He smiled slightly and said, "Pei Gong asked me to convey his admiration and nostalgia for Zi Yu. At this moment, Pei Gong is on his way to Xianyang. He sent me with something for Zi Yu!"
"Oh? What is it?"
Zhang Liang smiled and waved his long sleeves, revealing a dazzling ancient zither before them. This zither was not made of wood; it appeared translucent and exquisite, with a gentle breeze flowing over its surface. The strings resembled strands of rain, creating an unimaginable mystique. Ye Yang, Yun Xiaoxi, and Yan Yao were all mesmerized.
"Wow..."
Zhang Liang observed their reactions and said, "I have heard that Serene Gate's Yun Xiaoxi possesses the unparalleled Ice Crystal Technique, with few rivals. However, Ice Crystal Technique is not her only skill; Miss Yun also has unparalleled musical talent. Is this true? This zither is the legendary Wind God Lyre, imbued with the Divine Power of the Wind God. Playing it can kill without a trace. In my humble opinion, Zi Yu will surely gift this unique Wind God Lyre to the lady; only the Wind God Lyre can match Miss Yun's extraordinary musical talent."
Ye Yang's response was off-topic as he turned to Yun Xiaoxi: "Xiaoxi, you can play the zither? Why haven't you played for me before? Do you look down on me..."
Yun Xiaoxi's stunning face remained expressionless as she replied lightly, "I simply didn't want to play for someone who wouldn't appreciate it. You wouldn't hold that against me, would you?"
"How could I? I would never blame you..." Ye Yang's gaze was intense.
Yan Yao quickly intervened, taking the Wind God Lyre from Zhang Liang's hands and smiling, "Then let me thank Lord Zifang on behalf of my brother. I believe Sister Yun will love this Wind God Lyre very much, right?"
Yun Xiaoxi remained silent as she took the Wind God Lyre from Yan Yao's hands. With a graceful motion of her delicate fingers, several ice spikes rose from the ground. She placed the Wind God Lyre on the platform formed by the ice spikes and pressed her fingers against the strings. Her beautiful eyes widened in surprise as she couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment.
"What happened, Xiaoxi?" Ye Yang asked with concern.
Yun Xiaoxi blinked, her long eyelashes fluttering up and down as she murmured, "This Wind God Lyre is indeed a treasure of the world. I fear that the melodies it produces are exceptionally enchanting and could kill without a trace, right?"
Zhang Liang couldn't help but clap and laugh, saying, "Miss Xiaoxi is truly gifted; that's correct. The Wind God Lyre was originally the clan treasure of the Wind God Clan. Unfortunately, a few years ago, the Wind God Clan was annihilated by Ying Zheng, and this Wind God Lyre has been lost within the Qin Palace ever since. Later, a righteous hero infiltrated the palace and stole the Wind God Lyre. By chance, I obtained it, so presenting this Divine Relic to Zi Yu and Miss Xiaoxi is indeed a wonderful deed."
Ye Yang was astonished. "The Wind God Lyre... this is actually one of the Twelve Relics? Could it really be that powerful?"
Zhang Liang chuckled lightly. "Let Miss Xiaoxi give it a try, and you'll know!"
...
Yun Xiaoxi nodded, Starlight Power surging through her fingers as she gently plucked the strings. Suddenly, a fierce wind erupted around her, and in the next moment, accompanied by the sound of the lyre, a massive Tornado Storm formed, shaking the ground and sweeping entire sections of forest into the sky as if it were the end of the world!
"Whoosh..."
Yun Xiaoxi was taken aback and quickly pressed her fingers down on the strings, causing the music to stop abruptly. The tornado vanished just as suddenly, and countless trees that had been uprooted fell back to the ground.
Ye Yang's mouth dropped open in shock. "Wow, that's incredible! This Wind God Lyre is far stronger than my Fire God Armor and Water God Shield. It truly deserves its place among the Twelve Relics!"
Zhang Liang replied with a smile, "Of course! The Wind God Lyre is a divine artifact of this world. Moreover, the one playing it is none other than the unparalleled Serene Gate Yun Xiaoxi. Such power can indeed shake heaven and earth!"
Ye Yang shifted his tone. "Hey, Brother Zifang gave such an expensive gift to Miss Xiaoxi; I wonder how I can repay Brother Zifang's kindness?"
"Haha..."
Zhang Liang laughed gracefully but then his expression turned serious. "There's no need for thanks among friends. The Wind God Lyre can only be considered a divine object in Miss Yun Xiaoxi's hands. I, Zhang Liang, am merely borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha. If Zi Yu truly appreciates Zhang Liang's humble efforts, then please help me with a small favor..."
Ye Yang squinted and said, "Hehe, Zifang, go ahead."
"Here, please Zi Yu hold off Xiang Yu's army. It doesn't need to be for long, just three days!"
"Three days? Why is that..."
Zhang Liang replied solemnly, "Zi Yu should know that when we launched the northern expedition, Your Majesty King Huai clearly stated that whoever enters Guanzhong first will be king. Now, our Lord Pei Gong Liu Bang is already close to Xianyang. If Zi Yu can hold off Xiang Yu for three days, Pei Gong will surely become King of Guanzhong. As a minister, I must consider everything for Pei Gong."
Ye Yang nodded but then said, "But Zifang, have you considered that if Liu Bang enters Guanzhong first, Xiang Yu will definitely be furious? After venting his anger on Liu Bang, how can Liu Bang ensure his safety?"
Zhang Liang chuckled lightly, "I have my own clever plans to deal with this. For now, my only task is to secure the title of King of Guanzhong for Pei Gong. This way, when we pursue greater matters in the future, it will be justified!"
"Alright, I understand. I will hold off Xiang Yu for three days!"
"Thank you!"
"You're welcome!"
"Then I shall take my leave. I still need to rush to Pei Gong to strategize."
"Zifang need not hurry; it won't be too late to have a meal before leaving..."
"The time is tight; I hope for your understanding!"
Ye Yang called out, "Someone! Pack five pounds of beef and a jug of fine wine for Zifang to take along..."
Zhang Liang: "..."
With that, Zhang Liang left with the beef and fine wine, while Yun Xiaoxi gently caressed the Wind God Lyre, unable to put it down. She played a melody without infusing True Qi, and the sound was melodious, even Ye Yang, who was an outsider, found it quite enjoyable. As for Yan Yao, he was already entranced by the music and admired Yun Xiaoxi even more.
...
In the evening, scouts reported that Xiang Yu's army had indeed captured three major cities in Taiyuan County in succession, with a total of 290,000 troops approaching Taiqiu Mountain.
Ye Yang currently had only 30,000 soldiers at his disposal, but he was not anxious. He was in a favorable position and with Yun Xiaoxi wielding the Wind God Lyre leading the charge, even if Xiang Yu had more troops, they would likely not dare to launch a strong attack. Otherwise, it would surely lead to the demise of all 290,000 soldiers at Taiqiu Mountain.
On Mountain Ridge, Ye Yang stood tall and imposing, surrounded by soldiers. Archers climbed up the arrow towers, nocking their arrows and ready to attack at any moment.
At the foot of the mountain, a group of people struggled along the rugged path up the mountain. There were about 2,000 of them; they were not Xiang Yu's troops but rather a familiar face—Zhang Han wielding a long knife. This general from the Qin State had met Ye Yang in Liang City before. However, Zhang Han had now surrendered to Xiang Yu and become one of his fierce generals.
"Zi Yu, do you still remember me, Zhang Han?" Zhang Han shouted loudly as he stood at the pass.
Ye Yang smiled: "Brother, it's been a long time since we last met. Now you have surrendered to Xiang Yu; it truly makes one feel emotional. Back then, you were a general of the Qin State and so imposing. Now you can only serve as someone else's vanguard..."
Zhang Han felt somewhat angry yet helpless. He said solemnly: "Zi Yu, let's cut to the chase. I come here only to deliver General Xiang's message. If you surrender to the Chu Army now and hand over Yanmen County and Hengshan County among others, General Xiang will spare your life for defeating Wang Li's Army. Otherwise, if you are defeated in battle, he will surely slaughter all members of the Fire God Clan!"
What kind of person was Ye Yang? How could he tolerate such threats? With his sword-like brows raised, he shouted: "Zhang Han, get back immediately and tell Xiang Yu to come personally! You are not my match; I do not wish to kill you!"
Zhang Han gritted his teeth: "Hmph! Since you insist on this way, don't blame me for being rude!"
Saying this, Zhang Han raised the Battle Blade, urging the Starlit True Qi, and suddenly charged forward, the long knife enveloped in a strong gust of wind, seemingly intending to split Ye Yang's camp in half with a single strike.
"Damn it!"
Ye Yang raised his hand to grab the Azure Soul Sword, but unexpectedly, a beautiful voice flew up from behind. With a light step of the Silver Silk Boots, the half-drawn Azure Soul Sword was immediately sheathed. Yun Xiaoxi had already raised the Snowdrift Sword to confront Zhang Han.
"Swish!"
A massive Purple Ice Crystal shot through the air, colliding hard against Zhang Han's blade aura with the swing of the Snowdrift Sword. There was an explosive sound as Zhang Han showed signs of defeat, while Yun Xiaoxi seized the opportunity to launch a rapid attack, swinging her sword to unleash dozens of ice crystals that bombarded Zhang Han, forcing him to continuously defend and completely losing his ability to counterattack.
"Ugh..."
Zhang Han groaned softly and was about to retaliate when he saw Yun Xiaoxi's stunning face close at hand. She suddenly leaped up, her snow-white knee crashing heavily onto Zhang Han's arm, infused with overwhelming Ice Crystal Technique energy, sending Zhang Han flying backward. While still in mid-air, Yun Xiaoxi clenched her delicate fists, countless ice and snow swirling around her arms. With a thunderous punch, she transformed it into a massive ice crystal cube that slammed down onto Zhang Han's chest!
"Boom!"
After the strike, Zhang Han screamed as he fell into the jungle, causing half the mountainside to tremble. A group of Great Qin Descendants hurriedly rushed to assist him. No one expected that the once formidable General Zhang Han would be unable to withstand even three exchanges against a delicate young girl.
"General! General!"
With help from the crowd, Zhang Han shakily stood up and mounted his horse. "Let's go down the mountain!"
On the mountain, a group of Qi Land Soldiers burst into laughter.
In the evening, news arrived again. This time, a special envoy from the Chu Army conveyed the wishes of Fan Zeng, stating that they had brought a gift for Ye Yang.
Upon opening the gift box, both Ye Yang and Yun Xiaoxi were stunned. Inside was a wooden staff resembling a coiling dragon, shimmering with a translucent glow; it was indeed the weapon of Mingyue, the heir of Azure Scale Mountain!
“Mingyue… has she fallen into danger?” Ye Yang exclaimed in shock. “Damn it, this foolish girl has really been trapped. Is she already on Xiang Yu's bed? Three Armies, heed my command! Follow me down the mountain to rescue Mingyue from Xiang Yu's bed. Preserving her purity is equivalent to preserving the prestige of Azure Scale Mountain!”
Yun Xiaoxi looked at him with disdain.
The envoy wiped the sweat from his forehead. “Eastern General, Miss Mingyue is only imprisoned; she has not been…”
Ye Yang glared at him. “What do you mean by ‘that’? Where are your thoughts going?”
The envoy's face turned pale. “Eastern General, Lord Fan Zeng means for you to lead your troops down the mountain for a hunt. Miss Mingyue is bound in the Purple Maple Pavilion at the foot of the mountain. If you do not arrive before dawn, it will indicate that you lack sincerity, and we will be forced to offer Miss Mingyue's arm…”
Ye Yang took a deep breath. “Fortunately, Mingyue is a Starry Sky Tier Four Expert; losing an arm won't be fatal. We can discuss this next month. Xiaoxi, let’s go have some tea and enjoy the sunset; it feels wonderful. I suddenly have this feeling that while the sunset is beautiful, it’s just close to dusk…”
Yun Xiaoxi was furious and kicked Ye Yang down, shouting, “You rotten scoundrel! Gather your troops and come with me to rescue Senior Sister Mingyue immediately!”
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