Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Everyone looked towards the source of that voice.
A pale, middle-aged man wearing a thick coat walked into sight. He was rather frail-looking, but still carried a certain air of dignity. The Blaze Army soldiers suddenly saluted.
“General!”
The man walked into the midst of the crowd and smiled faintly at the tense atmosphere.
“Lord Zhan, what’s the matter? Having an internal strife when the real enemy is right before us—that can’t be good for anyone?”
Zhan Fei’s face shifted at the sight of that man. He said in a low voice, “General Yang.”
This person was Yang Shun, the highest commanding officer of the Blaze Army. He was also currently the most experienced Terminator in the whole Kingdom of the Sacred Dragon.
Yang Shun had enlisted in the Blaze Army at 17. There was another General and he had followed that General into battle. He then took over command of the Blaze Army at 22. Before the sudden rise of the Green Nightmare Army, the Blaze Army had been the top regiment in the Kingdom of the Sacred Dragon—undergoing countless battles and accumulating numerous achievements.
“Lord Zhan, I have heard of what happened today. I feel that although General Ji is young, her words are not without reason. These are citizens of the Kingdom of the Sacred Dragon. His Majesty sent us here to protect the lands and regain the territories taken over by the demons. If His Majesty found out that we had abandoned these citizens and driven them away, I am afraid he would blame us?” Yang Shun said with a smile. His tone was pleasant but sharp.
The Emperor was very mindful of his reputation. He was benevolent on all fronts for the purpose of winning over the hearts of his citizens.
The Ping City citizens numbered into tens of thousands—if news of their abandonment drifted over to the Emperor’s ears, Zhan Fei would be doomed.
Zhan Fei’s face looked increasingly grim. Yang Shun was speaking in a benign tone, but he was obviously supporting Ji Fengyan.
Zhan Fei could disregard the insignificant Wolf Smoke Regiment, but Zhan Fei’s Blaze Army was a 10,000-men strong. If he got on Yang Shun’s bad side, he would have a hard time governing this alliance.
Zhan Fei didn’t understand why Yang Shun had suddenly appeared after being absent all this while, just to support Ji Fengyan. But Zhan Fei dared not be so obstinate anymore.
He glared viciously at Ji Fengyan. “General Yang is so kind-hearted. The citizens are pitiful but no one can guarantee that there is no demon secretly integrated into the group. If they were to be set loose within the camp, I am afraid…”
“No matter. I have 10,000 soldiers and can dispatch some to check each and every one of these citizens. This way, Lord Zhan can stop worrying?” Yang Shun smiled.
Zhan Fei clenched his jaws but could only agree. He had the Green Nightmare Army stand down.
Yang Shun nodded with a smile and instructed his men to begin their checks on the Ping City citizens. He then walked before Ji Fengyan.
“General Ji is young, so it is understandable, but… attacking rocks by throwing eggs—the losses will outweigh the gains,” Yang Shun said in all seriousness as he looked at the still-childish Ji Fengyan.
As Ji Fengyan observed Yang Shun, she felt that he exuded a peculiar aura. “My gratitude towards General Yang.”
She knew that Yang Shun was trying to help her.
If Yang Shun had not appeared, Ji Fengyan and Zhan Fei would have been engaged in a bitter confrontation. Although Ji Fengyan was confident of winning, it would have been a terrible fight.