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The Azure Kingdom's army, like a surging black tide, marched along the winding ancient road towards the border of the Lincang Kingdom. The billowing dust blotted out the sun, and the sounds of horses' hooves and footsteps mingled into a deafening roar.

At the forefront of the army, General Wu Ming, clad in heavy black armor, rode his magnificent black steed. His face was stern, his eyes sharp as cold stars, fixed on the territory of Lincang Kingdom ahead, exuding a chilling aura.

Upon arriving at the border of Lincang, Wu Ming waved his hand, and tens of thousands of troops behind him arrayed themselves in neat formation, spears like a forest, banners fluttering in the wind. Beside Wu Ming, the messenger shouted at the top of his lungs, "Lincang, heed my command! Quickly summon your garrison commander to answer!" His voice was loud and impassioned, carrying far and wide.

Upon seeing this, the border guards of Lincang immediately became tense and on high alert, sending messengers to report to the rear while remaining ready for battle.

Before long, the city gates of Lincang slowly opened, and a general clad in silver armor rode out on horseback, followed by a troop of elite cavalry. He arrived at the front of the formation, looked at Wu Ming warily, and asked loudly, "What is the purpose of the Azure Kingdom's unprovoked deployment of troops to our border?"

Wu Ming snorted coldly, his voice booming like a bell: "Hmph! Your Wang Meng of Lincang Kingdom plotted to kill my General Mudar of the Azure Kingdom. If this grudge is not avenged, how can the Azure Kingdom maintain its dignity! Today, I am here on the orders of my Emperor to declare war! If you do not wish for widespread bloodshed, surrender immediately!"

Upon hearing this, the general guarding Lincang's expression changed drastically, and he frowned, saying, "I have not heard of this matter; there is probably a misunderstanding!"

Wu Ming glared angrily and shouted, "Misunderstanding? The evidence is overwhelming, how dare you try to deny it! Today, I will not retreat until I have emptied your border in blood!" With that, he waved his hand, and the army behind him began to stir, preparing to attack.

Seeing this, the general defending Lincang Kingdom was equally resolute and immediately ordered his troops to enter combat readiness. The atmosphere on the border instantly became tense, and a major battle seemed imminent.

On the battlefield at the border of Lincang, yellow sand filled the sky, and the shouts of battle were deafening. Wu Ming took the lead, charging into the enemy ranks. His long sword gleamed with a cold light, and each swing brought with it a sharp gust of wind. Wherever he went, Lincang soldiers fell.

His black steed neighed incessantly, its hooves thundering as it galloped through the enemy ranks like a black lightning bolt. Wu Ming spotted a weakness in the Lincang army and roared, his voice like thunder: "Charge!" Seeing their commander so valiant, the Azure Kingdom soldiers were greatly encouraged and shouted as they followed Wu Ming in the charge.

Although the defenders of Lincang fought valiantly, they gradually became overwhelmed by Wu Ming's powerful offensive. Multiple breaches appeared in the defensive line, and the soldiers' faces were filled with fear and despair.

Wu Ming seized the opportunity and commanded his troops to launch an encirclement tactic. The cavalry of the Azure Kingdom swiftly advanced from both flanks, dividing and surrounding the Lincang Kingdom's army. The besieged Lincang soldiers panicked and their formation crumbled.

Meanwhile, Wu Ming led his elite troops straight towards the command center of the Lincang Kingdom's garrison. Seeing that the situation was hopeless, the Lincang general still fought desperately. Wu Ming spurred his horse forward and engaged the general in fierce combat. The two exchanged blows, their swords flashing, and after dozens of rounds, Wu Ming spotted an opening in the general's defenses. With a roar, he brought his long sword down like lightning, and the general, unable to dodge, was slain.

With their commander dead, the Lincang garrison completely lost the will to resist and surrendered en masse. Wu Ming successfully captured the Lincang border defenses. He reined in his horse, looked at the defeated soldiers on the battlefield, and a victorious smile appeared on his face.

Afterwards, Wu Ming ordered the battlefield to be cleaned up and the surrendered soldiers to be appeased. He knew that this was only the beginning of the war, and even more arduous tasks awaited him. But at this moment, the victory at the border undoubtedly gave the Azure Kingdom's army a shot in the arm.

On the official road of Lincang Kingdom, dust billowed as a large army marched towards the border. The sounds of hooves and footsteps mingled, like deep war drums, showcasing the army's imposing presence. In the center of the column, Bao Wenxia, ​​clad in heavy golden armor, rode a tall white steed, his face stern, his eyes revealing unwavering determination.

Just as the column was moving forward at high speed, a messenger galloped up from the front, knelt down in front of Bao Wenxia with a thud, his expression panicked and his voice trembling: "Marshal, something terrible has happened! Battle report from the front: the border has been breached by Wu Ming of the Azure Kingdom, the defending general has been killed in battle, and our army has suffered a great defeat!"

"What!" Bao Wenxia jerked the reins, and his warhorse neighed loudly, rearing up on its hind legs. His eyes widened instantly, his face filled with disbelief. "How could this be? The border defenses were impregnable; how could they have fallen so quickly?"

The messenger bowed his head, his voice trembling with tears: "Marshal, Wu Ming's army launched an extremely fierce attack. Although our army fought valiantly, we were still unable to stop their offensive. Our commander died a heroic death, and our soldiers suffered heavy casualties. The defensive line was finally breached."

Bao Wenxia's face instantly turned ashen. He clenched his teeth, his fists cracking. As the marshal of Lincang Kingdom, the loss of the border made him feel a heavy responsibility. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, and began to quickly think of a countermeasure.

"Pass down the order: the entire army must speed up its march!" Bao Wenxia shouted. "We must reach the border as soon as possible and reclaim the lost territory. At the same time, send someone to report this matter to His Majesty immediately so that he can prepare a response."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The messenger received the order, turned around quickly, and sped away.

Bao Wenxia gazed ahead, his eyes revealing unwavering resolve: "Wu Ming, you wait! I, Bao Wenxia, ​​will make you pay for what you've done today!" With that, he raised his whip and lashed his horse, which neighed and galloped away. The army followed closely behind, quickening its pace towards the war-torn border.

Amidst the delicate situation at the border of the three kingdoms, Chu Li astutely seized the opportunity. Taking advantage of the fierce battle between the Azure Kingdom and the Lincang Kingdom on the border, during which both sides suffered heavy losses in military and financial resources, he decisively made his move.

Chu Li, dressed in a black, close-fitting outfit with a long sword at his waist, rode a tall horse, exuding a heroic and dashing air, his eyes gleaming with a determined light. Beside him, Qi Ge and his elite troops stood with cold expressions, radiating a chilling aura.

Like a black torrent, they moved silently yet swiftly towards Lin Yuan City, which had once been occupied by the Phoenix Feather Kingdom. Approaching the city gate, Chu Li waved his hand, and Qi Ge, understanding, led a small team to stealthily approach the gate. Agile as ghosts, they evaded patrolling guards and, using pre-prepared tools, silently opened the gate.

Seeing this, Chu Li took the lead, leading his army like a tidal wave into the city. The city's defenders were caught off guard by the sudden attack before they could react. After a brief but fierce clash, the flag of the Phoenix Feather Kingdom once again flew atop Lin Yuan City.

Without much rest, Chu Li led his army to Wanghai City. At this time, the garrison of Wanghai City was somewhat lax due to the war in the neighboring country, and they never expected that Chu Li would launch a surprise attack at this time.

Chu Li ordered his men to feign chaos outside the city, creating the illusion of a large-scale siege. In the ensuing panic, the defending troops redeployed their main force to the city gates. Chu Li, however, personally led his elite troops, scaling the city wall through a weak point in its defenses.

Under the moonlight, the soldiers of Fengyu Kingdom swiftly climbed the city walls like geckos. Once atop the walls, they drew their swords and instantly engaged the defending troops in fierce combat. Caught in a pincer movement, the city's defenders quickly lost their composure.

After a fierce battle, Wanghai City was successfully returned to the hands of Fengyu Kingdom. Chu Li stood on the city wall, looking at the people in the city, a slight smile on his lips, his eyes full of anticipation for the future. This was only the beginning of his grand ambitions. He knew that greater challenges lay ahead, but at this moment, the taste of victory boosted his confidence.