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Duan LiuShao stood on the city wall, listening to the roars coming from the camp. He could not help but turn his body sadly.

He was born with a high status in the temple and had never heard the voices of the people. He only knew that hundreds of years ago, the territory of the Southern Wilderness included more than half of the Southern Ning County. As a member of the Duan Clan, he had the responsibility of taming his homeland.

However, he didn't think about it. In these hundreds of years, the commoners had long since forgotten their old territories. They only wanted to live a peaceful life and not fight to the death for someone's sake.

It wasn't that they weren't brave enough, it was just that this war wasn't just enough.

At this moment, Duan Liushao was standing on the city wall. This was the first time in his life that he had truly heard the hearts of the commoners of the Southern Wilderness.

Could it be that I was really wrong …

Just then, the sentry reported loudly, "Your Highness! "The Southern Ning Army has sent out their troops!"

Duan Liushao grasped the Coiling Dragon Moon-Shattering Saber tightly and walked to the other side of the city gate tower, gazing into the distance.

Outside of the South and Yong Pass, the twenty thousand strong army of the Southern Ning Army marched forward in a neat formation like a black mass of clouds.

The loud and clear sound of the battle drum pierced the ears like thunder, its momentum terrifying.

Duan Liushao raised the distant mirror and saw two horses galloping side by side in the middle of the formation.

The young officer dressed in golden armor on the left was Shen Lingjue. He was tall and majestic, with a solemn expression on his face. His entire body was emitting the aura of an invincible monarch.

Beside him was Feng Ningyan, riding a white horse, wearing a silver armor, her cloak fluttering behind her. The Phoenix Cry Spear in her hand shone with a cold light, brighter than the dawn light on the horizon.

Feng Ningyan also saw Duan Liushao standing on top of the city gate tower. With a cold smile, she spurred her horse several dozen zhang away before grabbing the reins of the horse and loudly shouting:

Duan Liushao!" There was still time to regret! I will give you two hours to leave the Southern Yong Pass and return to the Southern Wilderness! Otherwise, when our army takes over the Southern Yong Pass, we will fill the trench with the corpses of the people of the Southern Wilderness, and let your blood dye the Yong River red in memorial for the dead souls of the people of the South Yong Pass!

The army of the Southern Wilderness had long since lost their will to fight, so they were not in the mood to fight. Hearing the sounds of war coming from the war drums of the Southern Ning Army, the army's cheers were like a tsunami.

Upon hearing that Feng Ning Yan gave them a chance to retreat, someone shouted, "Your Highness! Retreat! Don't let our brothers die senselessly! "

Duan Liushao was both sad and furious.

The Southern Ning Army had only arrived at the city gates, and had not even moved a blade or a spear. However, the Southern Wilderness' soldiers were already terrified of this and had their morale shattered!

As the Lord of the Southern Wilderness, if he didn't boost his morale and lead his troops into battle, what kind of hegemony would he talk about?

"We must not retreat!" He pointed his sabre straight at Feng Ning Yan and shouted, "This prince will fight with you!"

He descended from the tower, mounted his horse, and shouted loudly while waving his arms in front of the army: "Those who are willing to follow me out of the city to meet this battle, follow me!"

Sang Huaiyu and Jiang Chongming knew that Duan Liushao could not bear Feng Ningyan's provocation and contempt. This battle was definitely unavoidable.

Sang Huaiyu shouted, "Warriors of the Southern Wilderness, even though your highness the crown prince has an honorable identity, you are still able to take the lead and disregard life and death! Do you really want to let the generals of the enemy humiliate our warriors of the Southern Wilderness, willingly become cowards, and let His Highness the Crown Prince fight on his own?! "

This shout had also aroused the courage of the Southern Wilderness' soldiers.

In the nick of time, there were indeed some loyal people who followed Duan Liushao out of the city gate.

Seeing the city gate open wide, Duan Liushao spurred his horse out. Feng Ning Yan laughed coldly, "You sure have some backbone!"

Then, she raised her hand and shouted, "Soldiers of the three armies, listen up! Take down the Southern Yong Pass for me! "

In an instant the army dispersed.

Liao Guangwen and Li Pei led the cavalry soldiers in the Crimson Flame Battalion, while Li Yao, Ming Yuhai and other high-ranking officers led the infantry, firearm, and shield battalions.

The Southern Ning Army's force was like a hot knife through butter. Within the time it took for an incense stick to burn, they had already arrived at the city gates.

The soldiers guarding the city already had their will shaken. Facing the flood of enemy troops, their defense became even more unruly, and Ning Nan Army climbed up the city as if they were on flat ground.

Surrounded by Liao Guangwen and Li Pei, Duan Liushao was in an intense battle.

Sang Huaiyu and Jiang Chongming finally made their way to Duan Liushao's side from the middle of the chaotic army. However, they were merely accompanying their master, trapped in a heavy siege.

Duan Liushao gazed at Shen Ling Jue and Feng Ning Yan, who were mounted on their war chariots at the back of the army. Listening to the deafening sounds of metal lances and the miserable cries of the soldiers, he felt himself being submerged by the surging waves; the moment he wasn't paying attention, the Coiling Dragon Moonshatter Saber in his hand was sent flying by Liao Guangwen's halberd.

With a "Zheng" sound, the golden blade deeply embedded itself into the ground that was dyed red with blood.

"Capture Duan Liushao alive!"

As soon as Feng Ningyan gave the order, Duan LiuShao was dismounted by Liao Guangwen and Li Pei.

The battle quickly began, but it quickly ended.

When the Southern Ning Army's flags and phoenixes were once again erected on the tower of the Southern Yong Pass, the Southern Frontier Army retreated back to the south bank of the Yonghe River in a sorry state, like ants that had collapsed their nests.

The generals stood on the towers, watching the retreating enemy troops, watching the empty battlefield, and the mountains beyond the border. They shouted for victory and threw their caps into the air.

At this time, Feng Ningyan and Shen Ling Jue walked into the meeting room together.

Looking at all the things and sand left behind by the Southern Wilderness' army, she thought of Sima Du and the others who had died in this place. Her heart was still filled with grief.

She ordered for people to immediately restore the Southern Yong Pass back to its original appearance. She then placed the full armor on a corner of the meeting room to remind the later generations of this commander who had pledged his life to protect the Southern Yong Pass for over ten years.

After cleaning everything up, Li Yao asked, "Prince Yu, Young Marshal, how are we going to deal with that Liu Shao, Sang Huanyu, and the others?"

When Feng Ning Yan heard this, she looked at Shen Ling Jue, wanting to see what he meant.

Shen Ling Jue stood in front of Sima Du's armor with a serious expression.

"Since Duan Liushao initiated this war, countless people have died. It is likely that not only our army hates him, even the people of the Southern Wilderness will not forgive him. However, he is still the Crown Prince of the Southern Wilderness. He is not an ordinary prisoner.

"Does Your Highness mean that we can only release them if we can't kill them?" Feng Ningyan was very unhappy in her heart, "This Duan Liushao is a militant that covets the Da Su Empire. He lost today because he is inexperienced and impulsive; if we let him go back and let him accumulate for a few years and recuperate with the people, won't he make a comeback?"

Li Pei said, "Why don't we let him be our proton? That way, we can make the Southern Wilderness behave."

After Shen Ling Jue heard the two's words, he couldn't help but shake his head: "This person is not some great villain, but his thoughts were too deeply affected by the warlike factions in the southern territory. This time, when the Southern Wasteland soldiers fight back, this crown prince will definitely reflect upon his actions. "It won't hurt to let him go, but the key is …"

Without waiting for Shen Ling Jue to finish speaking, he heard a voice that everyone outside of the meeting room loathed.

"What is it? This is the second time that Brother Yuwang is planning to allow the enemy commanders to invade our borders? "