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Sang Huanyu suddenly grabbed onto the hilt of Duan Liushao's saber. "Your Highness, it's normal to curse in front of the military, there's no need for you to be angry. "Right now, the enemy is afraid that we won't be able to defend her. Since Feng Ning Yan only has twenty thousand people, and the Dragon Fang can't send out more troops for her, it's impossible for her to have backup in a short period of time, so she can't afford to waste it …"

Duan Liushao understood this logic, so he could only grit his teeth and restrain his urge to leave the city.

Sang Huaiyu was right. Since the Southern Ning Army only had twenty thousand soldiers, they would inevitably suffer heavy injuries if they tried to attack them. Therefore, Feng Ning Yan wanted to use a method of provocation to draw the main commander, Duan Liushao, down to fight with her alone.

Ning Nan Jun's army shouted for a long time, but the city gates were still not opened.

"Young Marshal, this general is willing to be the vanguard of the siege. I'll lead two thousand soldiers to open the gates for you!"

Feng Ningyan did not agree. She said in a deep voice, "Attacking our army head on is disadvantageous, why not capture the thief and the king first. Duan Liushao's identity is extremely precious. As long as we can capture him, the Southern Wilderness army will naturally surrender."

Only now did Li Yao realize that Feng Ning Yan wasn't just randomly shouting, she was actually going to compete against Duan Liushao alone.

"Young Marshal, you can't! He is just the crown prince of a small country, you are the heir to one hundred thousand soldiers of the Southern Ning Army! How could he disregard his own safety and fight him one on one? "It is better if this lowly general comes …"

"Can you draw out Duan Liushao?"

Feng Ning Yan retorted with a question, leaving Li Yao speechless.

He was speechless because he knew that no one else but Feng Ningyan could lead Duan Liushao to battle.

However, the Young Marshal was personally entrusted to him by General Feng. He believed that Duan Liushao was the Crown Prince of the Southern Wilderness and was a teacher with a famous family. His martial arts skills must not be weak.

Although the Young Marshal was also a martial arts expert, he had no eyes for blades and spears on the battlefield. If anything happened to the Young Marshal, wouldn't he, Li Yao, be worthy of the General's entrustment?

"But Young Marshal …" In the end, he was still worried.

Feng Ning Yan stared at the fluttering flag of the Southern Wilderness, and said word by word, "I've said it before, Duan Liushao, I'll take care of it!"

Seeing her resolute expression, Liao Yao knew that he couldn't persuade her. He could only nod his head, "This general obeys your orders." He then ordered the soldiers to raise their voices.

On top of the city gate tower, Duan Liushao was currently being led back to the meeting room by Sang Huaiyu as he weakly sat there.

Sang Huaiyu ordered someone to bring him some Spirit Concentrating Tea, but Duan Liushao insisted on drinking it.

It was only the wine that relaxed the tension in his heart.

The cheers from outside were getting louder and louder. Each challenge sounded worse than the last. It seemed that if Duan Liushao did not come out, the Southern Ning Army would be shouting until nightfall.

Time passed swiftly and soundlessly.

Duan Liushao drank a whole pot of wine. As he listened to the earth-shattering roars and curses, his eyes turned even redder.

With a clang, the green wine jug was broken on the ground. Duan Liushao grabbed his Coiling Dragon Moonshatter Saber and rushed down the city gate tower like the wind.

Sang Huaiyu and Jiang Chongming were outside monitoring the situation. They did not expect Duan Liushao to suddenly descend to the city. By the time they gave chase, Duan Liushao had already ordered the soldiers to open the city gates.

When the gates of the city opened a crack, he clamped down on the horse's belly and shouted, "Giddy!" Like a bolt of lightning, he sped out of the city.

"He's finally here!"

Seeing Duan Liushao appear at the city gate, the corner of Feng Ningyan's mouth raised into a smile.

Nie Yan tightened his grip on the reins as he slowly urged his horse forward. His eyes were fixated on Duan Liushao and the soldiers on the city wall behind him. He was afraid that they would plot against Feng Ning Yan.

Duan LiuShao stopped when he was still a few hundred feet away from Feng Ningyan. He pointed his Coiling Dragon Moonshatter Blade forward and said, "Feng Ningyan, do you think I, Duan Liushao, would be afraid of you? If you want to fight to the death, this prince will grant your wish! "

"Your Highness the Crown Prince!" Sang Huaiyu and Jiang Chongming spurred their horses to ride behind Duan Liushao, hoping to prevent him from fighting Feng Ningyan alone.

"Your Highness, right now our army still has an advantage, you must not take the risk to bet on our victory or defeat!"

At the same time, the tower was replaced by archers. Countless crossbows were nocked at the top of the wall, waiting for the order.

However, Duan Liushao didn't move at all as he stared at Feng Ning Yan from afar.

Feng Ningyan looked at Sang Huaiyu, who was standing behind Duan Liushao, and thought to herself, "This Military Advisor is quite a scheming one. He doesn't flatter others at all."

It was a pity that their Crown Prince, Duan Liushao, was young and was able to charge out by himself with just a few humiliating words.

If this childish guy really became the Southern Wilderness' emperor, wouldn't it be a great opportunity for the Great Wu to conquer the Southern Wilderness and rule the world?

She could not help but hold onto her Phoenix Cry tightly, a raging fighting spirit igniting in her heart.

At such a close distance, Duan Liushao could see Feng Ning Yan's cold gaze. Her light brows were knitted together, exuding an air of arrogance.

Feng Ning Yan glanced at the archers on top of the city gate tower and said loudly, "Since Crown Prince Duan has come, he agreed to let us fight alone. I, Feng Ning Yan, guarantee that I won't do anything rash. You can rest assured!"

She had already grasped Duan Liushao's temper. Thus, she decided to retreat and advance forward. First, she would ensure that her side wouldn't move. This way, Duan Liushao would be certain of it and wouldn't need the help of his archers.

Sure enough, upon hearing her melodious voice, Duan Liushao's heart stirred as he immediately replied in a clear voice, "What's there to be worried about? This crown prince will also guarantee that he won't hurt anyone in secret! "

As he spoke, he waved his hand, ordering the archers to retreat.

Sang Huaiyu gently waved her feathered fan, but her heart was filled with an unprecedented anxiety.

That Feng Ningyan knew that besieging a city was difficult, and the battle was not beneficial for Ning Nan's army. That was why she proposed to determine the victor, yet the crown prince fell into the enemy's trap so easily, and even crippled the ambush of the archers.

Duan Liushao was very confident in his own martial arts, not to mention that he couldn't show weakness in front of the woman he liked. If he was cowardly and avoided battle, how would he have the face to make her submit to him in the future?

Besides, if he couldn't even beat Feng Ningyan, how could he fight in Ningnan and flatten the entire kingdom?

Duan Liushao clenched the hilt of his Moon-Shattering Saber tightly as he stared fixedly at Feng Ning Yan. He then continued to drink, putting aside the reverence he had for her as he brewed his fighting spirit. A trace of coldness flashed through his eyes.

"This prince has always been looking forward to a great battle on the battlefield with Young Master Feng. Today, this prince will not be merciful! "

His warhorse seemed to have sensed its master's fighting spirit. With a hiss, it kicked its front hooves and rushed towards the enemy.

Li Yao immediately turned his horse around and instructed the few high-ranking officers in front of the formation, "Protect the Young Marshal with all your might!" If necessary, we can cut them down first and play after that! "

All the generals nervously looked at Feng Ningyan.

However, Feng Ningyan did not immediately go out to fight. Instead, she smiled and asked, "Since it's a competition, how can we not bet? Crown Prince Duan, if you lose, you must return to our Southern Yong Pass and withdraw your troops back to the Southern Wilderness! "

Sang Huaiyu had long known about Feng Ning Yan's scheme, but the imperial bodyguards and cavalry behind her were not aware of it. Upon hearing her words, she could not help but curse loudly.

Duan Liushao was stunned for a moment. He never thought that his battle would turn into a wager for Feng Ning Yan to snatch the Southern Yong Pass. This was definitely not his original intention.

He only wanted to compete with Feng Ning Yan, to compete against him. How could he possibly think of fighting so much?

Before Duan Liushao could reply, Sang Huaiyu hurriedly said, "Since it's a wager, then it has to be fair! Young Master Feng, what will happen if you lose? "