Chapter 704: Chapter 704

"No matter what choice you make, I will fully support you."

Wen Zhong was instantly shocked in his heart, and then a courage he had never felt before grew within him. He quickly bowed and thanked: "Thank you, Master, for your guidance. I now know what to do!"

After speaking, he turned and walked away, leaving the Treasure Hall with resolute steps, and returned to the City Lord Mansion at the center of Linhuan Pass.

Soon after, Linhuan Pass's fifty thousand elite troops began to prepare for battle.

Yuyi Immortal, accompanied by Liu Huan, quickly ascended the city walls, overlooking the bustling figures of the soldiers.

Liu Huan looked around, his voice filled with excitement: "Brother, at this time the power of the Great Shang Dynasty is declining, and enemies surround us from all directions. Jiang Huan Chu is to the east, and E Shun to the south, serving to distract our attention.

Now, with the defenses of Great Shang weakened, it's the perfect opportunity for us to march on Chaoge."

Yuyi Immortal slightly furrowed his brow, also aware of the rare opportunity.

He scrutinized Liu Huan and said slowly, "We only have fifty thousand soldiers in Linhuan Pass, far less than those lords. We must act prudently and carefully. While the timing is good now, acting prematurely might alert Chaoge and stir up greater tumult. It might be better to wait and see for a while."

At this moment, Wen Zhong suddenly arrived.

"Both of you make valid points."

Wen Zhong's gaze was steady, and he said calmly, "Given the volatile situation and the competition among the lords, we must choose the right timing to deploy troops. Yet, I also see this as a potential opportunity, maintaining a foothold here in preparation for the future."

Upon hearing this, Liu Huan's eyes flickered thoughtfully, while Yuyi Immortal, however, seemed unconvinced, snorting coldly, "After all, you are inexperienced with a shorter cultivation. Chaoge has deep roots and is not something we can shake easily.

Being too aggressive could make us a target. It would be better to observe quietly and wait for the results of the various lords' rebellions."

Wen Zhong understood their concerns.

Although he had received his master's approval, if this operation failed, not only would he face unknown dangers, but many Jie Sect disciples involved would also be affected. Content orıginally comes from 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⟡𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕥⟡𝕟𝕖𝕥

Most importantly, both men had been subdued by his fellow disciple, Yu Yuan.

Now with Yu Yuan having not returned for a long time and the Sect Hierarch announcing his intention to personally execute him,

Their loyalty in not leaving immediately upon hearing the news was commendable.

However, for Wen Zhong to command them was another difficult matter.

At this moment, a spy galloped forward from a distance, shouting "urgency!"

Wen Zhong hastily signaled him to come closer.

"Report!" The spy hurried forward, knelt on the ground, and said, "Huang Feihu has led his troops out of the boundary pass, swiftly heading west to engage directly with the Xi Qi army..."

"What's the outcome?" Wen Zhong asked urgently.

The spy shook his head, saying, "The messenger only knew that the battle's scope spanned thousands of miles with earth-shaking and thunderous forces, so immense that he dared not get closer nor could determine the situation on the battlefield."

Hearing this, Wen Zhong's brow furrowed immediately.

This was indeed urgent news but frustratingly vague.

He turned to Yuyi Immortal and Liu Huan and said, "It seems the situation is more complex than anticipated. Huang Feihu is proficient in Battle Formation Technique, commanding not only the Mo Family Four Generals but also highly trusted by King of Shang, Xi Qi might face a significant defeat."

Yuyi Immortal listened gravely, "This matter can't be underestimated. Regardless of who wins or loses, either will be a formidable enemy in the future. Now is the perfect time for us to observe them..."

Before he could finish, Wen Zhong shook his head and said, "But if Xi Qi takes the initiative to invade Chaoge first, and then joins forces with Eastern Marquis Jiang Huan Chu and Marquess E Shun, what we would face is a colossal entity, isn't it?"

"So are you suggesting we deploy our troops early and compete with them?" scoffed Yuyi Immortal. "What will you use to fight them, with just these fifty thousand soldiers of yours?

I doubt you could even capture a major Shang city."

He exchanged a look with Liu Huan, who also quickly agreed, saying that deploying troops now was too risky.

Wen Zhong shook his head, "Without an actual battle, we can't know for sure who will eventually prevail. Just as these lords have risen to fight Shang, they might not necessarily succeed. The rise and fall of the realm are hard to determine in a moment. But regardless, we are already involved in this dispute and must only push forward.

Taking risks is inevitable!

But rather than wait for doom, it's better to strike first!"

As the three were discussing, an invisible pressure suddenly converged out of thin air.

Immediately after, a figure suddenly appeared on the city wall, it was Yu Yuan.

His appearance, like a flash of lightning in the high sky, startled everyone present.

Wen Zhong's eyes widened, feeling the oppressive worries in his heart dissipate like smoke, filled with an unprecedented sense of relief.

Yuyi Immortal and Liu Huan were shocked, exchanging looks, their eyes revealing indescribable astonishment.

Yu Yuan scanned around, lightly sweeping over the expressions of the three people.

Then, he slowly spoke, his voice like the sound of a phoenix tree, "I just heard your argument, what exactly is it about?"

His voice was not loud, yet it clearly reached everyone's ears.

Wen Zhong, emotionally stirred, quickly stepped forward, succinctly reporting the current situation, his words filled with deep hesitation and uncertainty towards the future.

After listening, Yu Yuan remained calm as before, as if the strife barely touched him. He turned his head to gaze at the undulating mountains in the distance, seemingly searching for the lifeblood of the realm's rise and fall in the mist.