Chapter 730: Zhong Shan Manipulates His Opponents

Chapter 730: Chapter 730: Zhong Shan Manipulates His Opponents

Three months later, in the main hall of the City Lord's Mansion in Dragon Slayer City.

"Father, Zhao Suoxiang has led the Iron Spear Battalion to the rear to confront the Yin Corpse Imperial Dynasty. They have left Feather Fan City!" Xiao Yuanfeng burst into the hall with excitement.

Inside the hall, Xiao Wang sat at the command table, with a large number of generals standing on either side.

Hearing this news, the generals all seemed eager, as if they wanted to lead their troops immediately.

"Commander, I volunteer to be the vanguard to attack Feather Fan City!" one of the generals said.

"I am also willing to go!" another general shouted.

Six months of humiliation had left the generals of the Tianmai Imperial Dynasty seething with a desire for revenge, constantly thinking about reclaiming their honor.

"Father, give the order!" Xiao Yuanfeng urged.

Xiao Wang lightly tapped the command table, his brow furrowing.

"Wait a bit longer. Be cautious of any trickery," Xiao Wang said solemnly.

"Father, what are we still waiting for?" Xiao Yuanfeng asked anxiously.

"We wait for the final wave of scouts to return," Xiao Wang said firmly.

A month later, in the same hall.

Everyone was waiting, and Xiao Wang sat at the command table, with a man in plain clothes standing before him.

"What did you find?" Xiao Wang asked.

"I saw it. Three nights ago, at the third watch, ten people in black robes quietly left through the south gate. When they showed their tokens at the gate, the gatekeeper immediately knelt, but one of the black-robed figures stopped him. They left quietly," the plain-clothed scout reported.

"They left, good!" Xiao Wang said with a hint of excitement.

"Did you see who they were?" Xiao Yuanfeng asked.

"No, I couldn't see their faces," the scout replied.

"Not seeing them is even better!" Xiao Wang said, growing more confident.

"Father, who were they?" Xiao Yuanfeng asked, puzzled.

The generals also looked at Xiao Wang.

"It was Mr. Shui Jing. It has to be him!" Xiao Wang said confidently.

"Shui Jing? But his banner is still flying on the city walls," a general said.

"That's just for show," Xiao Wang sneered.

"But Father, could Shui Jing be deceiving us? Zhao Suoxiang has already left," Xiao Yuanfeng said, still doubtful.

"No, Zhao Suoxiang can't handle this alone."

"Oh?"

"This time, it's not just the Yin Corpse Imperial Dynasty. I've also contacted another imperial dynasty. Zhao Suoxiang might handle one, but two? Impossible in a short time. If Shui Jing doesn't go, several of their cities will fall. If those cities are lost, Feather Fan City can't be defended. So Shui Jing must leave!" Xiao Wang said with absolute certainty.

Though not fully understanding, the generals sensed something significant. Suddenly, all the generals knelt. Fiind updated novels at novelhall.com

"We volunteer to be the vanguard and capture Feather Fan City!" the generals shouted in unison.

Xiao Yuanfeng was also excited. Finally, they could avenge the humiliation of ten years. Ten years of being a turtle, now they would transform into a dragon and rise.

"Prepare the troops. In two hours, take the 'woman's dress' sent by Shui Jing as a symbol, and follow me to attack the city!" Xiao Wang commanded proudly.

"Roar!" The generals let out an excited roar.

Ten days later.

"Boom!"

The two leaders nodded to each other, a new alliance formed amidst the ruins of Feather Fan City.

Although Xiao Wang had praised Zhong Shan in front of Tian Xiaozi, he harbored a similar pride, a pride that bowed to no one. Deep down, he did not believe he was inferior to Zhong Shan. Long ago, Xiao Wang had yearned to face Zhong Shan in battle and utterly defeat him. But now...

"Zhong Shan!" Xiao Wang called out in a deep voice.

"Xiao Wang!" Zhong Shan replied.

"To defeat me, would you really sacrifice Feather Fan City and even the twenty-one cities behind it?" Xiao Wang asked, frowning.

"Oh? What makes you think that?" Zhong Shan asked.

"Shui Jing didn't go to the front lines, and Zhao Suoxiang's army was hiding in the mountains nearby. Aren't you concerned about the two attacking imperial dynasties?" Xiao Wang asked, puzzled.

"Ten years. Great Zhen has countless capable people. Do you think we've been idle here for ten years?" Zhong Shan said with a smile.

Xiao Wang raised an eyebrow, seemingly realizing something.

"The Yin Corpse Imperial Dynasty has been under my control for five years," Zhong Shan revealed.

Xiao Wang's pupils constricted.

"So it was all a play, a show for me. Zhao Suoxiang didn't need to go to the front lines. The other attacking dynasty was handled by the Yin Corpse Imperial Dynasty. Hahaha, what a brilliant, subtle plan. I didn't see it at all. Hahaha!" Xiao Wang laughed with a mix of disbelief and complexity.

"The ten-year wait in Feather Fan City has made you impatient," Zhong Shan said, taking a deep breath.

Xiao Wang suddenly stared at Zhong Shan, a look of shock flashing in his eyes. At that moment, Xiao Wang finally saw the true horror of Zhong Shan. Ten years, this plan had waited so long, just to wait for him to become impatient? Just to wait for that brief moment of impatience?

Xiao Wang was a self-reflective person, aware that everyone has various emotions. However, a wise person can periodically cleanse themselves of negative emotions. But in that brief moment of impatience, before he could clear it, Zhong Shan had seized the opportunity, sending the humiliating dress and triggering Xiao Wang's complete outburst of impatience, clouding his judgment for a brief moment.

That brief lapse led to a fatal mistake. A mistake from which there was no return! Zhong Shan was terrifying. Being his opponent was horrifying. On the battlefield, he could manipulate the enemy commander's psyche. If he could control his opponent, how could he not win? It was terrifying! In an instant, a seed of "Zhong Shan is unbeatable" was planted in Xiao Wang's heart, a seed of "never be enemies with Zhong Shan."

Xiao Wang sheathed his sword and took a long breath, suddenly feeling much more fatigued.

"The victor becomes the king, the loser the bandit. I surrender, but I hope you will spare my brothers," Xiao Wang said, pointing to the generals behind him.

"Commander—!" The generals knelt together, tears streaming down their faces.

"Father, let's fight! Let's fight!" Xiao Yuanfeng shouted tragically.

"Let's fight—!"

The generals echoed his cry with a tragic shout.

"Silence!" Xiao Wang roared.

The voices stopped, but the tears in their eyes continued to flow.

Silencing his army, Xiao Wang looked up at Zhong Shan, awaiting his decision.

Zhong Shan looked at Xiao Wang, a hint of admiration in his eyes. He waved his hand.

Zhao Suoxiang's army quickly made an opening.

"Xiao Yuanfeng, listen to my command!" Xiao Wang ordered.

"Father!" Xiao Yuanfeng's eyes flashed with tragic determination.

"Lead the army back to Dragon Slayer City!" Xiao Wang commanded.

"Father—!"

"Commander—!"

The generals were reluctant to leave.

"This is an order!" Xiao Wang said sternly.

"Yes, sir!" Xiao Yuanfeng accepted the order with unwillingness and sorrow.

Xiao Yuanfeng vowed to hold Dragon Slayer City because only by holding it might he save his father.

Under the command, the army slowly withdrew from Feather Fan City.