In order to save himself, the prince summoned 100,000 dragon riders at the start.

Chapter 9

Yuan Zuozong knew that Lu Yuan was right.

He only brought it up because he wanted to show off in front of Lu Yuan.

"Well... okay, so what should we do next?"

Yuan Zuozong nodded reluctantly and tentatively asked Lu Yuan.

If you want to launch a long-range attack on Chang'an, then Yumen Pass is the only way to pass through!

Are we really going to give up?

Lu Yuan looked at everyone, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

Besides the Dragon Riders, the three newly drawn legions are all very useful.

But for now.

The drizzle didn't have much effect.

After all, it's an intelligence organization, so don't expect it to have much military strength.

Although the Trapped Battalion was strong, those giant crossbows on the city walls were no pushovers either!

A direct assault would definitely result in heavy casualties!

"My lord, I am willing to lead the elite troops to conquer Yumen Pass for you!"

Upon understanding the current situation, Gao Shun immediately stepped forward and said with a resolute expression.

The elite troops were capable of conquering cities and fortresses, and were invincible and unbreakable.

Taking over the mere Yumen Pass is a piece of cake!

"We are also willing to contribute our strength to the Lord!"

Shadow Guard leader Yingmo and Drizzle leader Yuxiang also volunteered one after another.

"it is good!"

Lu Yuan burst into laughter.

"I am aware of your unwavering loyalty!"

"However, I already have a plan for what to do next!"

Lu Yuan's gaze, however, was fixed on the shadow guard.

The Shadow Guards are different from other legions.

Shadow Guards are skilled in stealth and assassination.

It would be incredibly easy to sneak into Yumen Pass while avoiding the guards!

and.

The Shadow Guards are incredibly powerful, making them perfect as inside agents to cause sabotage!

With three hundred experts above the Martial King level, a surprise attack would be enough to turn Yumen Pass upside down!

"Then Yingmo will lead the Shadow Guards to infiltrate Yumen Pass as inside agents!"

"Seize the city gate and destroy as many of the giant crossbows on the city walls as possible!"

"Then, we'll coordinate with the Trapped Camp and the Dragon Cavalry to break through Yumen Pass!"

"Yes!"

"promise!"

Yingmo and the others immediately nodded in agreement.

Lu Yuan suddenly looked at Ying Mo, who had lowered his head, with some confusion.

I don't know if it was just his imagination.

Why does Yingmo's voice sound somewhat like a woman's clear, crisp voice...?

However, Lu Yuan didn't think much of it.

Perhaps it's just my imagination.

At this moment, Yu Xiang, who was standing to the side, suddenly volunteered to step forward:

"My lord, I am also willing to go!"

"I'm also skilled in stealth, so maybe I can be of some help!"

Just now.

Seeing that Yang Luyuan hadn't assigned her any tasks, Yu Xiang became a little anxious.

At first, he dressed as a woman, which annoyed Lu Yuan.

She was afraid of leaving a bad impression on Lu Yuan.

therefore.

He was eager to prove himself and change Lu Yuan's opinion of him!

"Alright! Yuxiang, let's go together too!"

Lu Yuan hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

Yu Xiang herself is also quite strong, a master at the half-saint realm.

Even though the formation of the formidable pass suppressed him to the Martial Grandmaster realm.

But killing an ordinary Martial Grandmaster is also a piece of cake!

not to mention.

Yu Xiang's methods of concealment and illusion are also exceptional.

Infiltrating into the country and causing trouble might even bring some unexpected surprises!

and.

With three semi-saint level experts leading the team, we are even more confident!

Having formulated a strategy, Lu Yuan immediately ordered the Dragon Cavalry to wait for the opportune moment.

Meanwhile, the Shadow Guards and their men infiltrated Yumen Pass directly!

next second.

The figures of Yingmo and the others slowly dissipated into the air.

If you don't observe carefully.

No one would notice the faint, indistinct shadow on the ground!

......

Changan.

The political capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty!

at this time.

In the main hall of Chang'an, all the officials were deathly silent.

It is a fantasy world.

The communication methods in this world are not much weaker than those in some science fiction worlds!

Not long after Li Weiming's Imperial Guard Legion was wiped out.

The news had already reached Chang'an, thousands of miles away!

"You're saying that Li Weiming and my 100,000-strong Imperial Guard were wiped out by the troops led by Prince Lu Yuan of Zhenbei?"

On the golden dragon throne sat a majestic woman.

A voluptuous figure, high and firm breasts, and a stunningly beautiful face with a cool and aloof demeanor.

Wearing a magnificent and luxurious golden phoenix robe and a phoenix crown with glazed wings on her head, she exuded an imposing air of nobility!

This is the current Empress of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Zhou Linglong!

Upon hearing Zhou Linglong's question, the assembled officials fell silent, trembling with fear.

Don't be fooled by the Empress's calm and composed tone.

But they all knew.

This does not mean that nothing is wrong.

The calmer the surface, the more turbulent the undercurrents!

"Your Majesty...yes!"

Minister of War Yang Yan said tremblingly.

Even with his peak half-saint cultivation, he still felt immense pressure from Zhou Linglong!

After Yang Yan finished speaking, the entire court fell into a deathly silence.

No one expected that Lu Yuan, the seemingly ordinary Prince of Zhenbei, was actually a good-for-nothing as rumored.

It's unbelievable that such a big commotion was caused!

suddenly!

An urgent report, delivered over 800 li (approximately 400 kilometers), suddenly arrived at the imperial court once again!

A messenger rushed into the court with a furious expression, knelt down and said:

"Your Majesty!"

"The traitor Lu Yuan has led 100,000 iron cavalry to the Jade Gate Pass!"

"The garrison commander of Yumen Pass requests reinforcements!"

These words immediately caused an uproar throughout the court!

"Yumen Pass? How dare Lu Yuan!"

"Yes, once you pass through the Jade Gate Pass, you will be in the Central Plains of our Great Zhou Dynasty."

"Lu Yuan's southward journey to Yumen Pass reveals his true intentions!"

Yumen Pass is the throat connecting the Central Plains and the Northern Regions, and it is also the only way for people from the Northern Regions to go south!

Threatening Yumen Pass?

Could it be that Lu Yuan is planning a rebellion?!

But looking at the high and mighty Empress, his face grew increasingly gloomy.

Everyone fell silent for a moment.

The court returned to silence.

"Hehe...Okay!"

After a long while, Empress Zhou Linglong suddenly let out a soft laugh.

However, the laughter was rather cold.

What a shrewd man Lu Yuan is!

During the years that Zhou Linglong reigned, she governed the entire Great Zhou Dynasty in an orderly manner.

The country is prosperous and the people are at peace; the nation's strength is growing day by day.

Wherever the imperial decree reached, none dared to disobey!

now.

This Lu Yuan actually dared to slap her in the face!

If no response is made, the prestige of the Great Zhou will be completely destroyed!

"Gentlemen, is there anyone willing to lead troops to reinforce Yumen Pass and kill the traitor Lu Yuan for me?"

The Empress roared angrily.

quiet!

When the Empress uttered these words, not a single person in the court responded!

Everyone kept their heads down, and there was only silence!

After all, nobody's a fool!

A rumored good-for-nothing suddenly rises to prominence?

Did they even wipe out an entire elite Royal Guard?

This whole thing is eerily strange!

Who knows if Lu Yuan is just pretending to be weak while actually being strong!

Anyone with a brain would choose to protect themselves for the time being!

Fortunately.

This deathly silence did not last long.

Among the gentlemen standing side by side below the stage, a young man with bright eyebrows and white teeth suddenly stepped forward and said in a loud voice:

"Your Majesty, I am willing to rid you of the traitor!"

This man was dressed in a magnificent suit of armor, which indicated that he belonged to the ranks of military generals!

at this time.

The man's gaze toward Zhou Linglong was filled with fervor!

This is distinct from loyalty to a monarch.

There was also a hidden meaning hidden within those burning gazes!

It seems to be... a sinister kind of greed!

"Oh? The heir of the Duke of Wu, are you willing to solve this problem for me?"

Zhou Linglong sat upright on the dragon throne, seemingly unaware of the strange look in the man's eyes.

Seeing the other person step forward, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and his bright eyes shone.

His eyes revealed a deep appreciation.

And they made no attempt to hide it!