The Young Swordsman of Dalu

Since Pingcheng was recaptured from Helian Ming, many of the border residents who had left have returned, and the city has regained its former bustling atmosphere.

Shangguan Xingyun felt she should leave and head to the northern desert tribe. She went to the military camp to say goodbye to everyone and told them about her trip to the northern desert. Yin Shuo looked worried.

“It is too dangerous for Miss Shangguan to travel alone to the northern desert. I have important matters to attend to and cannot accompany you. I will send someone to accompany you so that we can look after each other,” Yin Shuo said.

“No need!” Chai Gu said.

"What does 'teacher' mean?" Yin Shuo asked.

"This is a letter from General Shangguan Chenxing of the Northern Frontier. It says that Miss Shangguan should return to the Northern Frontier." Chai Gu handed the letter to Yin Shuo.

After Yin Shuo took the letter and read it, he gave it to Shangguan Xingyun. After reading it, Shangguan Xingyun said, "So Uncle Li has already arrived in the Northern Frontier. Since my father has asked me to return to the Northern Frontier, I will take my leave and head there immediately."

“Alright! Yin Shuo, you lead everyone to see Miss Shangguan off! After Miss Shangguan arrives in the Northern Frontier, please give our regards to General Shangguan and Elder Li!” Chai Gu said.

"I will! Goodbye!" Shangguan Xingyun left.

Yin Shuo escorted Shangguan Xingyun to the outskirts of Pingcheng, but was reluctant to return. Shangguan Xingyun stopped and said, "General Yin, we must part ways eventually. We will meet again!"

"Miss Shangguan...!" Yin Shuo had something he wanted to say to Shangguan Xingyun, but he was too embarrassed to say it.

"General Yin, is there anything else you want to say to me?" Shangguan Xingyun asked.

"Miss Shangguan! Will we meet again?" Yin Shuo asked.

"There's plenty of time in the future! Who knows? Farewell! General Yin, thank you for taking care of me these past few days!" Shangguan Xingyun said.

"Goodbye! Take care on your journey!" Yin Shuo said with reluctance.

"Farewell!" Shangguan Xingyun rode away on horseback.

Yin Shuo stood still, watching Shangguan Xingyun's departing figure, and shouted loudly, "Miss Shangguan! I, Yin Shuo, like you!"

These words drifted into Shangguan Xingyun's ears on the wind. She didn't linger because she didn't want to give him too much to think about.

After packing up, Wenfei and Liwei bid farewell to Wenjie and the others, and hurriedly headed towards the northwest border.

"Hopefully, the situation in the Northwest can be resolved, then the likes of Murong Bo will back down in the face of difficulties," Shangguan Chenxing said.

Li Chaoyang remained silent, his spirits plummeting. He now faced the prospect of national annihilation and the destruction of his family. The nation he had personally helped build with the help of King Lu was now in its most perilous moment. He could not stand idly by and watch his country crumble; he had to do everything in his power to save it.

Looking at the somber-faced Li Chaoyang, Wenjie said, "Uncle-Master Li! Should I go to the Northern Dynasty to investigate further?"

"The overall situation is settled! There's no need for that!" Li Chaoyang said.

"Sect Leader Li, please rest assured. We have mobilized all the people of Beijiang City. The people are very enthusiastic about the defense of Beijiang City. They have brought out all the usable tools in their homes as weapons and are determined to fight alongside the army to defend Beijiang City to the death," Shangguan Chenxing said.

"We have such lovely people, so even if we fight to the last man, we have no reason to back down," Li Chaoyang said.

“Yes! We will not back down!” Wenjie said to a group of young people.

"Has Han Jue's army already been stationed in the northern border?" Li Chaoyang asked.

"They've already set up camp forty miles from our border troops!" Shangguan Chenxing said.

"Sir! Our army shall set off immediately! Advance ten miles!" Li Chaoyang said.

"I will give the order right away!" Shangguan Chenxing left.

"Master! The letter from Mr. Nangong at the Feng Family Manor has arrived!"

Li Chaoyang took the letter, opened it, and said, "Zhou Moyao is indeed not one to be outdone!"

“All these years, Prince Zhou has only been causing trouble with this little thing. The late emperor, out of brotherly affection, exiled him to the imperial mausoleum, but he still won’t give up. Isn’t he just courting death?” Wenjie said.

"What's hateful is that Zhou Moyao still has some followers in the court who gossip about His Majesty. Our Majesty is still too young!" Li Chaoyang said helplessly.

"Uncle-Master Li! Just tell us what you need us to do!" Wenjie said.

"Wenjie! This battle will definitely be a life-or-death struggle. We must do everything in our power to keep Beijiang City firmly in our hands," Li Chaoyang said.

“We will!” Wenjie said.

“We will also advance ten miles with the army. You should all go to the barracks and pack your things,” Li Chaoyang said.

After everyone left, Li Chaoyang packed up his belongings and waited to move with the army. He stepped out of the tent and saw a bustling scene outside.

Shangguan Chenxing walked over and said, "Sect Leader Li! Now that everything is ready, let's move forward with the army!"

"Mount up!" Li Chaoyang said.

Inside the Northern Dynasty army camp, Han Jue was sitting in his tent when someone came to report.

"Marshal! The army of the Great Lu Kingdom is moving towards us!"

"Oh!" Han Jue stood up and walked out of the tent, looking towards the direction of the Lu army. "They've moved! The entire army is on high alert!"

Han Jue arrived at the front line of the army, where the troops were already on high alert.

"How is it?" Han Jue asked.

"Reporting to the Marshal! They seem to have advanced ten miles and set up camp again!"

"They've advanced ten li!" Han Jue thought for a moment, "We should also advance ten li!"

"Marshal! If we advance another ten miles, the distance between our two armies will only be twenty miles. Wouldn't that be a bad situation?"

"Bullshit! Listen to my order! The entire army advance ten miles!" Han Jue shouted.

"Order!"

Han Jue glared fiercely at the army of the Great Lu Kingdom.

"General Shangguan! The Northern Dynasty army has advanced ten miles towards our position!"

"Sect Master Li! What do you think?" Shangguan Chenxing asked.

“This Han Jue is arrogant and self-important. If he moves, we move too. The commander-in-chief has ordered the army to continue advancing fifteen miles!” Li Chaoyang said.

"Pavilion Master Li wants to give the last five li to Han Jue!" Shangguan Chenxing said.

"We'll see how Han Jue acts then. If he dares to make a move, we must take him down as soon as possible!" Li Chaoyang said.

"Give the order! The entire army will advance another fifteen li!" Shangguan Chenxing commanded.

The army of the Great Lu Kingdom advanced another fifteen li. Han Jue angrily cursed, "That despicable Shangguan Chenxing! How dare he play tricks on me like this!"

"Marshal! What do we do? They're already on the opposite side."

"What's there to be afraid of! At worst, we'll start the fight earlier!" Han Jue said.

"But His Majesty has not yet ordered us to go to war!"

"What do you know? A general in the field will have to endure some hardships and bear others others! Besides, how could His Majesty, a mere child, know how to fight a war!" Han Jue said.

"Marshal, keep your voice down! It wouldn't be good if someone heard and it got back to His Majesty."

"I, Han Jue, am not afraid!" Han Jue said confidently.

Let's not move forward anymore!

"Set up camp opposite the Great Lu army, and set up my main tent right opposite that old man Shangguan. Let's see how he can advance then," Han Jue said.

Han Jue's subordinates stood there motionless, looking at each other in bewilderment. Han Jue glared at them, which startled them into action.

Han Jue was left alone, laughing triumphantly.