Lord of All Gods

Chapter 1257: Chapter 1257 A Sudden Change

"How are you going to deal with this elite army of the foreign race?" Zhuge Feiyue asked Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun was quite worried and couldn’t think of a way to deal with such a powerful opponent.

Zhuge Feiyu then said with a smile, "I have an idea for you!"

"What is it? Do tell me!" Ye Liuyun asked eagerly.

"Let’s avoid them!" Zhuge Feiyu said simply.

"Avoid them?" Ye Liuyun was puzzled.

"What kind of idea is that?"

"If you can win, fight; if you can’t, run! Do you think you’re a god who wins every battle? Sometimes, trying to win every fight isn’t good. Losing a few times is best to keep you safe!"

Zhuge Feiyue reminded Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun immediately came to a realization.

This battle was not just for him. It was also for the Great Hsia Dynasty. There was no need for him to deal with all of the problems.

On the contrary, his performance was simply too powerful, causing the Great Hsia Dynasty to worry.

As Zhuge Feiyu pointed out, occasionally displaying vulnerability would reassure the royal family.

"Yes! You’re right. I can take this opportunity to relax and not risk my soldiers in unnecessary fights! I’ll remember that I should retreat when I encounter them in the future," Ye Liuyun agreed.

"Haha! Make sure to run away quickly to avoid getting surrounded! It’s best to not push too far ahead in future fights!"

Zhuge Feiyue reminded Ye Liuyun.

"Okay, got it!"

Ye Liuyun realised that if he continued to provoke the foreign race, they might not even tolerate him anymore and decide it might be time for the elite soldiers to deal with him.

"That’s right! If the sky doesn’t collapse, then why are you in such a hurry! You’ve already finished showing off, then what is the imperial family doing!" Zhuge Feiyu laughed.

"That makes sense! I’ll stay here for a few more days before heading back; it’s a great opportunity to rest," Ye Liuyun agreed.

With Zhuge Feiyu’s advice, Ye Liuyun’s previously tense nerves started to relax.

A few more days here allowed him to spend time with his parents, Liang Xue, and his friends in high spirits.

In the end, Fyeng Wanru who didn’t have a sparring partner came up to him.

"This isn’t like you! You’ve been relaxed for too long, why aren’t you in a hurry to return? Have you become too comfortable in the peace and quiet of the countryside and don’t want to return to battles?" Fyeng Wanru asked.

"That’s not true!"

Ye Liuyun didn’t want to explain his situation to the imperial court.

"Do you need something?" He asked bluntly.

"Ah? Why can’t I look for you when there’s nothing else?" Fyeng Wanru asked in reply.

"Of course you can! It’s just that your visit is so unexpected," Ye Liuyun explained.

"I want to practice sparring, but I can’t do it properly here!" Fyeng Wanru finally revealed her intentions.

"Very well! Let’s get ready to leave!" Ye Liuyun responded immediately upon hearing Fyeng Wanru’s words. He was eager to set off as soon as possible.

In the past few days, he had already prepared everything, from warships to other necessary supplies. He even had a thousand shields ready to bring back with him.

Since Fyeng Wanru wanted to practice her swordsmanship, there was no need for them to stay any longer.

Moreover, it was time for him to depart. With the shortage of warships and Qin Peng’s concerns about potential attacks from foreign races, Ye Liuyun felt the urgency to return.

Ye Liuyun brought Fyeng Wanru and the warships back to the front lines. Once there, he handed over the ships and shields to Qin Peng for distribution.

After Qin Peng had allocated the equipment, he became restless.

"My lord, when shall we launch our attack?"

"There’s something I need to discuss with you."

Ye Liuyun gestured for Qin Peng to sit down, preparing to have a serious conversation with him.

Unlike Zhuge Feiyue, Qin Peng didn’t fully grasp the intricacies of their relationship with the royals. So, Ye Liuyun patiently began to explain.

After that, Qin Peng finally understood what Ye Liuyun meant.

"This is just preparation for our future, to avoid jealousy from the royals!" Ye Liuyun concluded, making his point clear to Qin Peng.

"I understand! We won’t seek glory, and thus, won’t raise suspicions within the royal court!"

Qin Peng said.

"Yes, that’s about it! So, from now on, we won’t initiate attacks. We’ll focus on defense. Don’t rush to the front lines when advancing, too."

Ye Liuyun instructed Qin Peng, then added, "In short, conserve your strength as much as possible! If you encounter the elite forces of those foreign races, immediately retreat without hesitation, and don’t concern yourself with anything else!"

"Yes!" Qin Peng agreed.

Qin Peng had this admirable quality. Regardless of his understanding or willingness, he could faithfully execute orders. frёewebηovel.cѳm

Thus, in the following battles, if Ye Liuyun didn’t make a move, the war between the foreign races and the Great Hsia Dynasty would fall into a stalemate.

Occasionally, Ye Liuyun sent out troops, mainly to provide Fyeng Wanru with opportunities to practice. The deployed forces were just enough to protect Fyeng Wanru or deter other foreign race armies.

As long as Fyeng Wanru could handle it herself, Ye Liuyun wouldn’t let his soldiers intervene.

He waited patiently until Fyeng Wanru had her fill of combat before sending troops to bring her back. And as soon as she was back, the troops withdrew.

Gradually, the foreign races caught on to the pattern. They were happy that Ye Liuyun didn’t participate in the battles.

So, they frequently sent several thousand Corpse Demons for Fyeng Wanru to practice against. This way, Ye Liuyun didn’t need to deploy his own troops. Fyeng Wanru would leave the city, engage in swordplay, and then return to rest.

This was an unspoken agreement between Ye Liuyun and the foreign races.

Rumors spread that Ye Liuyun never moved his troops, allowing a lone woman to infiltrate the foreign race’s army.

Some speculated that Ye Liuyun had a plan and he was waiting for the right opportunity to execute his plan.

Others said he had a peculiar liking for watching women in battle.

There were even rumors that Ye Liuyun had made a secret pact with the foreign races that he intentionally refrained from deploying his forces.

Various speculations circulated, but Ye Liuyun remained indifferent, unfazed by the gossip.

Occasionally, he deployed his troops to assist other armies, but it was merely a supplementary effort, far less fervent than before.

In truth, it wasn’t just Ye Liuyun. Most of the time, the Great Hsia Dynasty’s army merely went through the motions. They only fought fiercely if the foreign races were putting up a strong fight.

It was just that Ye Liuyun had been so aggressive before that his sudden change in tactics took others by surprise.

Emperor Xia, upon hearing about Ye Liuyun’s change in approach, only smiled faintly and didn’t comment further.

"It seems there’s someone influential backing Ye Liuyun." He mused silently to himself.

In reality, he had known about the elite foreign race soldiers for years. His preparations were specifically geared toward countering this formidable foreign force. There was no need for such extensive preparations for ordinary Corpse Demons.

However, the royal family hadn’t informed anyone in advance. If they had, nobody would have dared to step onto the battlefield.

At the beginning of the war, several of the Great Hsia Dynasty’s armies, even those with elite soldiers, were mysteriously annihilated, all courtesy of this formidable foreign race army.