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"Thud!"
Facing the raging sea of fire at the edge of the jungle, Zhang Han's War Blade suddenly fell from his hand as he knelt down by the forest, sighing to the heavens, "My... my two hundred thousand troops, how could they be destroyed in an instant? Heavenly Kill, I, Zhang Han, alone am guilty towards the Great Qin Empire. Why must you all pay with your lives as well?"
Behind him, Sima Xin gently patted Zhang Han's shoulder and said solemnly, "General, what's done is done. There's no need for excessive sorrow. The Chu Army will not spare us. Xiang Yu is arrogant and dismissive, repeatedly looking down on us. In my opinion, it would be better to turn against Xiang Yu and rush to Yingchuan County and Beidi County. The commanders there are our old subordinates. Once we gather an army of a hundred thousand, we can confront Xiang Yu and settle this once and for all."
To the side, Dong Yi nodded in agreement, saying, "General, a true man stands tall. Why should we submit to others? Let’s rebel against the Chu Army, gather our forces, and fight for the world again!"
"Sigh..."
Zhang Han's gaze was slightly vacant as he shook his head and sighed, "Have I not wished to make a comeback? It's just that... our surrender to the Chu Army is already common knowledge. How can we recruit our old subordinates? Moreover, Zhao Gao has seized control of the court; even Emperor Ershi must bow to him. If it weren't for Zhao Gao not sending reinforcements to Jiyuan, how could we have suffered defeat here? Furthermore, Xiang Yu is unmatched in bravery and has Fan Zeng strategizing for him. How could three of us possibly defeat such a formidable opponent?"
As he spoke, Zhang Han looked up to the sky in despair and said, "I suppose we must accept our fate. The Qin Empire's destiny has run its course; sooner or later, Xiang Yu will lead his army into Xianyang. Now that we have followed Xiang Yu, he will certainly not kill us. If we can achieve merit by slaying enemies at his side, perhaps we can still be ranked among lords; otherwise, we will only end up as corpses left in the wilderness..."
"Gulp!"
Dong Yi swallowed hard, his eyes filled with desolation as Zhang Han's words left him feeling utterly defeated.
...
At that moment, the thunderous sound of hooves approached as dawn broke. Zhang Han and the others looked up to see thousands of Overlord Cavalry led by Xiang Yu, Fan Zeng, Ying Bu, and others!
Xiang Yu donned shimmering armor and wielded the Azure Dragon Halberd. His gaze was stern as he shouted, "Zhang Han, do you know your crime?"
Zhang Han hurriedly turned around, clasped his fists, and knelt on one knee, saying, "General, this subordinate does not know what wrong I have committed. Please enlighten me!"
"You secretly communicated with Ye Yang and still dare to feign ignorance?" Xiang Yu bellowed.
At this moment, Fan Zeng signaled Xiang Yu with his eyes and urged his warhorse forward, saying, "Zhang Han, we have concrete evidence that your two hundred thousand Qin Army troops, including Deputy Generals and other officers, have been secretly communicating with Ye Yang, attempting to take our Chu Army's main camp. The evidence is irrefutable, and there is no need for you to argue. Now that the two hundred thousand Qin Army has been dealt with, what else do you have to say?"
Zhang Han couldn't help but break into a cold sweat. Behind him, Dong Yi had already reached for the hilt of his sword, clearly ready to act at any moment. Meanwhile, Xiang Yu's gaze was filled with murderous intent, and the Starlight Power surged around him, as if he were about to strike. The energy of Ocean's Secret had already manifested above the Azure Dragon Halberd.
Seeing this situation, Zhang Han immediately knelt on the ground and shouted loudly, "I, Zhang Han, have devoted myself to the Chu Army since my surrender. I have only focused on killing enemies and have never harbored any ill intentions. If the General wishes to enter Guanzhong, I volunteer to be the vanguard. Most of the commanders guarding the pass are my former subordinates; if I lead them, they will surely flee without a fight. My loyalty to the General is known to heaven and earth; I hope the General will see this!"
Upon hearing Zhang Han's words, Fan Zeng's eyes lit up immediately as he smiled and said, "Zhang Han, are you truly willing to persuade the commanders guarding the pass to open the gates and surrender?"
"I am willing!"
"Good!"
Fan Zeng smiled and said to Xiang Yu, "Yuer, I have spent my life studying Star Arts and can read people very well. General Zhang Han has a sincere heart for our Chu Army; he must not be disregarded! In my opinion, we should promote Zhang Han as the vanguard and let him lead our army into the pass to capture Xianyang and cut off Tyrant Qin's lifeline!"
Xiang Yu nodded, "Everything will follow Yafu's advice. However, before entering Xianyang, I still need to take care of one thing: kill Ye Yang!"
Fan Zeng was taken aback: "You... you want to kill Ye Yang? But Ye Yang possesses Starry Sky Level Five strength and is accompanied by Yun Xiaoxi and Mingyue, both of whom are exceptionally skilled. How do you plan to kill Ye Yang?"
Xiang Yu smiled lightly: "Yafu need not worry. Just a few hours ago, I broke through the final barrier of Ocean's Secret. With my mastery of Ocean's Secret at its peak and possessing the power of Nine Heavens, killing a mere Ye Yang is not an issue. Even if Yun Xiaoxi and Mingyue come together with Zhang Tianhe, what do I have to fear?"
"When will you make your move?"
"Do not act during the day; wait for nightfall. Our army will feign an attack on Jiexiu while I infiltrate Taiqiu Mountain's fortress and return with Ye Yang's head!"
"Good!"
Fan Zeng did not try to stop him because he knew Xiang Yu was not reckless. Since he intended to kill Ye Yang, it indicated that he had at least an eighty percent chance of success; otherwise, he would not dare take such a risk alone.
……
Jiexiu City.
"Sir, urgent news!"
Wang Lie flew into the city, laughing heartily, his face glowing red. He shouted loudly at Ye Yang, who was meditating with his eyes closed: "Sir, Xiang Yu has indeed fallen into our trap! He set fire and laid traps to kill two hundred thousand Qin Army Defeated Soldiers. The bodies of those two hundred thousand are scattered along the edge of the Azure Cloud Mountain Range. Hahaha, two hundred thousand Qin Army have been eliminated, and Xiang Yu can no longer pose a threat!"
Ye Yang opened his eyes, which seemed to burn with intense flames as he said, "Xiang Yu is bold and decisive; he really did kill two hundred thousand Qin Army. Hmph, I fear he will not let us off easily. Wang Lie, give the order to strengthen our defenses in the coming days. Scouts must be vigilant within a fifty-mile radius. Although Xiang Yu has eliminated two hundred thousand troops, he still commands nearly one hundred thousand elite Chu Army. We are outnumbered and must be cautious."
"Yes, sir!"
"By the way!"
"What is it, sir?"
"Summon the leaders of the Dragon Armored Warriors, Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei. In these days, the Dragon Armored Warriors must be on full alert. I worry that Fan Zeng will once again use his Star Arts. If he destroys the entire Jiexiu City, we will be in danger. Order the Dragon Armored Warriors to guard around the lord's mansion and be ready with a Dragon Binding Formation to deal with any strong enemies coming from any direction."
"Understood!"
At that moment, Zhang Tianhe's agile figure appeared in the lord's mansion as he laughed heartily: "Zi Yu, we have successfully taken the Bright Moon Platform. The head of that Qin General Li Yuan has already been hung in Yanmen County, and the people are praising it. Hmph, Li Yuan was cruel and ruthless; this day was long overdue."
Ye Yang suddenly stood up and smiled: "Tianhe, you have worked hard. How is the situation at the Bright Moon Platform now?"
"We have occupied Azure Dawn Mountain. A group of blacksmiths has been mobilized from Linzi to melt down the iron and stone from the Bright Moon Platform. At the same time, we have sent miners into Azure Dawn Mountain to begin collecting Azure Obsidian, and stationed thirty thousand elite troops in Yanmen County to guard Azure Dawn Mountain. Soon, we will be able to forge weapons using Azure Obsidian!"
"Very good!"
Ye Yang smiled with delight and said, "Weapons forged from Azure Obsidian are far more resilient than ordinary weapons. Hehe, send someone to deliver a message. After melting down the iron and stone from Bright Moon Platform, send a batch to Jiexiu City first. I want to personally forge a batch of weapons for use by generals above the rank of Deputy General in the military camp."
"Hehe, I understand!" Zhang Tianhe patted his chest and laughed, "You can trust me to get it done! The iron ore will arrive soon, so don’t worry, Zi Yu!"
"Great!" Ye Yang said happily, "The Vermilion Bird Knights need to be strong in both melee and ranged combat. I plan to equip each Vermilion Bird Knight with a slashing longsword and a longbow made from Azure Obsidian Bow Frame, supplemented with arrows featuring Azure Steel tips. Hmph, even their ranged attacks should be able to penetrate thick armor."
Zhang Tianhe laughed heartily, "Zi Yu, you truly are skilled in military strategy. Back in Liang City, I thought you were just a playboy who only knew how to chase women!"
Ye Yang chuckled, "Where did you get that idea? When have I ever only chased women? By the way, what has happened to those women imprisoned by Li Yuan at Bright Moon Platform?"
"They've been released with gold and silver for their return home. Why do you ask?"
"Well done!"
"Hehe!"
At that moment, Yun Xiaoxi appeared in the bamboo grove beside the loft, walking gracefully. With her brows slightly furrowed, she said, "Zi Yu, have you noticed anything?"
"What?" Ye Yang asked, confused.
Yun Xiaoxi pointed southward and said, "On the other side of Taiqiu Mountain, I sensed an extremely powerful force. Suddenly, its strength surged significantly. This power is domineering and vigorous; I suspect Xiang Yu has increased his realm. At this moment, Xiang Yu must possess at least Starry Sky Level Five Peak strength. With the Azure Dragon Halberd and Ocean's Secret in hand, I feel that Xiang Yu is intent on killing. There’s a hint of murderous intent in this aura. If he doesn’t come tonight, he will surely visit soon. You... you need to be careful! Wherever you go, take me and Mingyue with you; we’re worried that he might..."
Beside her, amidst the blooming flowers, Mingyue's charming figure appeared next to Yun Xiaoxi and smiled, "This girl Xiaoxi cares too much about you; she’s worried that Xiang Yu will come to kill you tonight!"
Ye Yang pondered for a moment and replied, "If that's the case, I couldn't ask for more. Hmph! If Xiang Yu wants to kill me, then I also want to kill him!"
Yun Xiaoxi said, "Zi Yu, what are you really thinking?"
Ye Yang replied, "Tonight, let's not sleep. There is a villa outside Jiexiu City called 'Listening Wind Pavilion.' It used to be the residence of the city lord, but now it is almost abandoned. I will send someone to clean it up and then send a few maidservants. The three of us can drink and enjoy the moon at Listening Wind Pavilion while we wait for Xiang Yu to arrive!"
"Oh?" Yun Xiaoxi smiled lightly, "Are you trying to bolster your courage with wine? Or... do you think you'll be stronger after getting drunk?"
Ye Yang grinned, "I claim to be half a cup down; let's use tea instead of wine..."
Mingyue chuckled, "Zi Yu, can the three of us really compete against the current Xiang Yu?"
"It's hard to say..." Ye Yang pondered for a moment and said, "Last time, Xiang Yu was at least at Starry Sky Level Five, and I couldn't win. Now he has greatly increased his strength and possesses the Azure Dragon Halberd and Ocean's Secret. We might not be his match. Therefore, I will send Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei to lead a thousand Dragon Armored Warriors to ambush around Listening Wind Pavilion. Once Xiang Yu appears, we will lure him into the Dragon Binding Formation. I believe we can capture Xiang Yu tonight and ensure this Chu Army General meets his end!"
"Alright!"
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