The war begins

The war begins

[Tai Lung's POV]

"What is it son?" Shifus's voice brought me out from the dark side of my thoughts.

"Three Kingdoms have united, Nanzhao, Dali and Tang. They have decided to launch an all-out attack on us." I said and put down the scroll.

"Thats...." Shifu drawls in shock. I could not blame him as it was truly astonishing that three kingdoms had formed an alliance which had not happened in a thousand years.

It was not rare for two kingdoms to team up against one kingdom in which case the enemy also allies with another to counter this force. That would make it a war in which four kingdoms participated and more than that would be a direct breach of the Codes of War.

That was why this situation was new and dangerous.

"Will you be okay?" Shifu disregarded all the other questions swirling in his mind and that was the first sentence he uttered after hearing the news. His voice laced with concern would've made me blush if anger was not boiling under my skin.

"I'll be fine." I said, "But will they?"

The scroll stated that a huge army which consisted of these three kingdoms was already making their way to Gongmen city and would reach there in less than three days.

For reference, I took five days to reach Gongmen City from Central China where Tang was located. I was already fast and with their army, they should've taken triple that time.

Yet Shen said he only found out a few days ago and was not even aware that they had formed an alliance so he just thought they were moving their army to the border of their territory to prepare for us.

So it was a sneak attack, something which directly goes against the Codes of War. An alliance of three kingdoms should've been announced immediately. Even the alliance between Shen and I was announced to the world the very next day.

Their action was not to the point that it could be called a serious war crime and they should face the consequences, but it was also not innocent. If I had to make a comparison, it was like dirty boxing which the referee did not notice.

So I was angry.

Which was not good for anyone.

Because then I will not fight to win but to hurt.

"I will be leaving now. It's unfortunate that our time had to be cut like this." I said.

But before I walked away, I discussed something extremely important with Shifu. The conversation was not long though as I left soon after.

"Messenger." I called the pigeon and he came to me with uncertain steps.

"Yes, my lord."

"Fly back to Shen and tell him to focus on defending Shu." I said, "Gongmen is safe."

Then I lept into the air and using Flashsteps, I made my way to the Metropolis City which once rejected me.

They want to take over Gongmen City?

They will do no such thing while I am breathing. Even if I have to bear the might of the three great powers, it will not happen.

*FWooSH!!*

My body sliced through the atmosphere as I used the intangible as a foothold. A snow leopard was not meant to fly, one warrior was never meant to face an army and a villain was never meant to protect.

But I did anyway.

I care not of what was or is meant to be. No physical trait, no logic or label would define me. I surpass all.

I am Tai Lung.

My legs stilled as I stopped using flash steps. But not only was I not falling but the speed at which I flew was faster.

I used Hing Kung to make myself weightless as I bent the air around me so that it pushed me forward.

As mentioned before, the Kung Fu Council was the ally of any enemy that Shen had.

They must feel betrayed as the Kung Fu Council was helping the kingdoms capture Gongmen City. Lord Shen was already pushing it but they could understand since he was the heir, but they would not allow the city to be used and owned by the other kingdoms.

After this, Shen hoped that they would be loyal to him. They were valuable warriors and although at first he kept them alive to control the flow of information the enemy received, it would be better if they completely became his.

Lord Shen and Boss Wolf continued discussing different matters. Shen went through reports after reports and quickly thought of a solution to any problem that arises.

But their talk was interrupted by the sound of flapping wings comingfrom the balcony. The messenger which Shen sent to Tai Lung has returned.

"Did you find him?" Shen asked the messenger immediately.

"Yes, my lord. And he have received your scroll."

"So?"

"General Tai Lung said to focus on defending Shu and that Gongmen is safe."

Shen started laughing madly when he heard that. He was expecting Tai Lung to request at least a few thousand soldiers but it seemed he was planning to do things alone again.

Tai Lung will only have the army stationed at Gongmen to repel off the invading forces of the three kingdoms.

The damned felinewas as crazy as him.

But fine, Lrod Shen will trust him.

"Did you hear what your Supreme General said? Stop worrying about Gongmen and gather up the army to face against the Nanzhao." Shen said to Boss Wolf.

"We are going to take over Nanzhao." Shen said with an evil smile.

Defend Shu. That was what Tai Lung had said.

But how can Shen not surpass his expectations when he had surpassed Shen's expectations multiple times?

They wanted to take his city from him. But instead, he will take over their kingdoms while they are busy fighting against Tai Lung.

But for that, he will need to bring out his new weapon. A weapon he had created with the idea Tai Lung had given him.

"Bring out the airships."

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The three kingdoms had made a move and launched an attack to destroy Tai Lung and Shen.

But now they will fight back.

The war begins.

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