The southern city of Qizhou in the Yan Yang Dynasty.
Han Feng watched the soldiers training in the square and spoke to a副将 (vice-general) beside him, "Has the letter sent by Zuo Bo Shizi to our Lord been delivered successfully?"
Two days prior, a personal guard under Zuo Bo had arrived from Wuzhou without stopping, carrying a letter stating that something important needed to be discussed with Zuo Lengchan.
"General, the letter has been delivered, but as of today, our Lord has not given any clear instructions. However, General, I have something I don't understand?" The副将 hesitated, slightly raising his eyes to observe Han Feng's back.
"Speak!" Han Feng remained with his back to the副将, gazing at the soldiers training in the square.
"General, this Zuo Bo Shizi has always been very close to Duke Zuo Zheng. Why has he suddenly contacted our Lord?" The副将 frowned. He had always found his Lord, Zuo Lengchan, to be indifferent, but recently, he had been unusually active, sending frequent letters.
"Hmph, Zuo Bo is a wolf that cannot be tamed. Zuo Zheng has fattened him up, yet he has become uncontrollable and wants to betray his master. Who is Zuo Zheng? How could he allow that brat Zuo Bo to carve out a city and crown himself king!" Han Feng stroked his beard, his eyes revealing a murderous glint.
"He has no other path. He wants to drag our Lord into the mire, seeking a sliver of hope. Xiao Bei Long wants him dead, Zuo Zheng wants him dead. Tell me, if he doesn't come to our Lord, whom else can he find in the Yan Yang Dynasty!"
"And he wants our Lord to back him up in Wuzhou? What confidence does he have, relying on his silver tongue and his lineage of the Human King?" Han Feng sneered. Zuo Bo, who had barely recovered under Zuo Zheng, actually dared to expect Zuo Lengchan to send troops to his aid. It was truly wishful thinking.
"Are there any movements from Yun Wu Mountain?" Han Feng asked, turning to his副将 after his cold laugh.
"There has been no movement from the direction of Yun Wu Mountain today, as quiet as usual!" The副将 didn't understand why Han Feng would be concerned about a lifeless, dead mountain.
"Do not be careless. For nearly a thousand years, Yun Wu Mountain's vital energy has been greatly depleted, almost lost. But we cannot be too cautious. Perhaps Xiao Bei Long's army will cross Yun Wu Mountain and strike directly at our Qizhou city."
"Investigate!"
"Investigate deep into Yun Wu Mountain!"
Han Feng's expression was stern. For nearly a thousand years, few cultivators had paid attention to Yun Wu Mountain. Perhaps it was in this often-overlooked place that a fatal threat would emerge, especially at this critical juncture.
"Yes, General, I will go now..." Just as the副将 clasped his fists and accepted the order, a soldier ran over in a hurry, not even looking up, and knelt on one knee.
"Reporting to the General, the enemy is challenging us outside the city!" the soldier panted.
"Hmm!"
"Who is it?"
Han Feng's gaze sharpened as he looked at the soldier kneeling on the ground.
The副将 frowned. Qizhou was surrounded by Yun Wu Mountain on three sides, with their own territory to the south. Where did the enemy forces come from?
"Reporting to the General, outside the city are those surnamed Shu Han and those surnamed Yu Chi. I do not know what faction they are. It's just that the enemy commander outside the city is quite dark-skinned and has been shouting insults outside the city, which is extremely unpleasant." The soldier's face showed no trace of nervousness.
"What is the commander's strength?" the副将 asked urgently.
"Reporting to the General, he is at the peak of the Divine Mansion realm." The soldier quickly replied. A mere Divine Mansion realm cultivator daring to lead troops to attack Qizhou was seeking death.
"Hahaha, Divine Mansion!" Han Feng burst into laughter. Did this person truly not know that Qizhou was under his command? A small Divine Mansion realm dared to issue a challenge before him, truly not knowing the immensity of heaven and earth.
"副将, this person is yours to handle. I will support you!" Han Feng looked at his副将 with complete trust. The副将's strength was also at the peak of the Divine Mansion realm. He had followed Han Feng through countless battles and was an indispensable general. With him in action, it would be a piece of cake.
"General, rest assured, I will be back soon!" The副将 clasped his fists and bowed, his tone exceptionally arrogant, completely disregarding the invading enemy.
"Good, when you return, I will host a banquet to celebrate your victory!" Han Feng said with satisfaction and a smile.
"Thank you, General." The副将 turned and walked towards the city gate, mounted his horse, picked up his skull hammer, and galloped towards the city gate.
Outside Qizhou City.
Yu Chi Gong held his twin whips, scanning the defensive measures of Qizhou City with a grave expression. Just then, the gate of Qizhou City slowly opened.
A person of extremely rugged appearance emerged, with two dark iron hammers hanging from his hands, and an arrogant expression on his face. He rode his warhorse towards him at a leisurely pace.
Yu Chi Gong looked up at the city walls, not finding the Tong Ling realm expert. He immediately understood that the defending commander likely disdained him and had sent his副将 to kill him.
Not expecting anything more, Yu Chi Gong suddenly sneered repeatedly. Since that was the case, he would claim the head of this Divine Mansion realm cultivator.
"Who goes there?" Han Feng's副将 asked with disdain, looking at the dark-faced giant before him, and spitting.
"I am Yu Chi Gong of the Great Han!"
Yu Chi Gong sneered repeatedly, spurred his mount, the Baoyue Wulong Colt, and moved with extreme speed. The twin whips in his hands spun rapidly, as if a level ten hurricane had whipped up around them, making a whistling sound.
"Heh heh, this general..." Han Feng's副将, full of pride, intended to announce his identity to intimidate the dark-faced giant Yu Chi Gong. However, before he could utter a word, the dark-faced giant, astride his warhorse, sent his weapon vibrating with intense spatial energy. The man's speed was astonishing, and in the blink of an eye, he had closed the distance between them.
"You..."
"How dare you!"
Han Feng's副将's face contorted with rage, turning scarlet. Since joining the army, no one within the same realm had ever dared to be so presumptuous, to attack first, and to ignore him.
"Kill!"
He spurred his warhorse, which neighed as Han Feng's副将 raised his twin hammers, pressing down on the steed.
He swung one hammer towards Yu Chi Gong, unleashing boundless, ferocious Yuan force!
Yu Chi Gong wielded his twin whips like a storm, entwining like thunder, emitting muffled roars. A whip strike tore through the void, and dark energy flowed slowly.
In an instant, the two engaged in several fierce exchanges. Both were red-eyed. One wielded twin hammers like a divine being's might, the other possessed unyielding strength. One swung wildly, the other fought with a mind and body united. They fought without refined techniques, only brutal blows, their weapons clashing like muffled thunder, continuously rumbling around Qizhou City. Su Dan Novel Network.
Han Feng, hearing the fierce sounds of combat outside the city, ascended to the battlements. He looked down at the dark-faced giant and his eyes showed a hint of caution.
The moment he appeared, the dark-faced giant grinned at him, his twin whips spinning madly. A phantom slowly materialized. Its face was indistinguishable, but it let out a furious roar to the heavens, raising a divine axe high above its head before bringing it crashing down.
"Boom~~"
With a thunderous roar, his副将, along with his horse, was blown into a bloody pulp, splattering flesh and blood everywhere.