Chapter 180 The lake bursts its dam

As the tension grew, Feng Jingxuan's guards gripped their crossbows tightly, aiming their arrows at the opposing soldiers. The soldiers' hearts were torn, as if they were hanging on the edge of a cliff, facing the difficult choice of surrender or continued resistance. The night was thick with darkness, and the surroundings were eerily quiet. Only the cold wind swept through the camp, bringing a sense of oppressive tension.

"Listen up, everyone!" Feng Jingxuan's voice was like thunder, shaking everyone's heart. He stood at the front of the team, his back tall and straight, his voice echoing in the silent air with irresistible power, "This is your last chance! Surrender, lay down your weapons, and I promise you will still have a chance to stand up again. If you refuse, you will face endless destruction!"

Feng Jingxuan's voice cut through the night sky like a blade, straining everyone's nerves to the limit. At this moment, the soldiers' eyes wandered, and the inner struggle and fear of many seemed to be crushing them.

Qian Dayong's face darkened, his eyes gleaming with madness and resentment. He knew full well that Feng Jingxuan's words had begun to shake the soldiers' faith. If he allowed the situation to continue unchecked, he might lose everything. "Feng Jingxuan!" He suddenly raised his voice, as if to unleash his inner rage. "Do you think you can turn the tide with just these sweet words? The Third Prince is our true lord, and our loyalty is unquestionable!"

His voice was filled with anger and determination, as if he was trying to wrest control back from Feng Jingxuan. Every word Qian Dayong said was like a heavy hammer, hitting the wavering soldiers, trying to make them retreat from the brink of surrender.

However, Feng Jingxuan's gaze remained unwavering. He looked at Qian Dayong coldly, a flicker of sympathy in his eyes. "Loyalty?" He chuckled disdainfully, then spoke more calmly and forcefully. "True loyalty lies in protecting your homeland, not blindly following those who only fight for power behind the scenes. Aren't your families, your lives, your true goals?"

Feng Jingxuan's voice drifted through the night sky, carrying an undeniable power that awakened the soldiers' hearts. The hesitant soldiers began to turn their heads and look at Feng Jingxuan, as if they had found a new direction in him.

Qian Dayong's face darkened as he realized the soldiers' faith was being shattered. Anger made his voice tremble. "You can't do this!" he shouted. "This is treason! This is betrayal!" He waved his arms wildly, trying to regain control of the situation.

However, Feng Jingxuan didn't give him another chance. He raised his voice again, and it resounded like thunder throughout the camp: "This is your last chance! I don't want to see any senseless sacrifice! Choose to surrender, and we will offer you new hope. If you continue to resist, you will destroy everything you protect with your own hands!"

His words were like a sharp sword, piercing the hearts of those wavering soldiers. The scene fell into a brief silence, as if everything had stopped at this moment.

At this moment, a soldier finally lowered his head, slowly raised his hands, and said in a deep voice: "I am willing to surrender." His voice was particularly clear in the dead air, as if throwing a stone into the lake of everyone's heart, causing ripples one after another.

"Me too!" another soldier followed, and then more men began to lay down their weapons, as if a long-suppressed tide had finally broken through a dam. Morale quickly crumbled, and they chose to obey. The sound of weapons falling to the ground echoed in the night sky, bringing a mixture of relief and helplessness.

Feng Jingxuan felt a sense of relief, a barely perceptible smile forming on his lips. Although this moment hadn't come easily, his strategy had finally worked. Victory in war hinged not only on force but also on winning hearts and minds. And at this moment, he had successfully reversed the situation, and the fate of Nanyang Prefecture began to shift towards a new future.

But at this moment, Qian Dayong's voice rang out again, full of anger and despair: "What are you doing! This is treason! This is betrayal!" His voice was mixed with fear and anger, like a beast that had been forced into a desperate situation, trying to save the situation with his last roar.

However, the soldiers' resolve had been completely shaken. They no longer responded to Qian Dayong's calls, but instead laid down their weapons and surrendered. At that moment, Qian Dayong felt as if he had been abandoned by the world. A flicker of despair flashed in his eyes, but more of it was powerlessness. He knew it was all over.

Feng Jingxuan watched this scene with a flood of emotion. True victory in war lies not simply in defeating the enemy, but in winning their hearts. And today, he had not only won a battle, but also laid a new foundation for the future of Nanyang Prefecture.

Although the road ahead was still fraught with difficulties, Feng Jingxuan knew that as long as they could unite the people, their future would be brighter. With the soldiers' surrender, the standoff finally came to an end. However, his eyes remained deep, thinking about the greater challenges ahead.

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