Free Web NovelChapter 1615: Chapter 1612: The Peril of National Annihilation!
Li Chen personally led his army, and wherever they passed, they were met with surrender.
Even the City Lords of some cities, who dared to resist stubbornly, were quickly crushed.
Thus, they advanced rapidly, heading towards the gateway of the Southwest Six Counties, Zhenmen Pass.
Once they break through Zhenmen Pass, they could march straight in, reach Green Mountain City, destroy everything, and directly annihilate the remaining forces led by Wu Changwen.
At this moment, various messages, like snowflakes, drifted to Li Chen’s desk.
The most explosive news was that the Daxi Dynasty, the Great Zhou Dynasty, and the Great Wu Dynasty had formed a three-nation alliance.
Simultaneously, the Daxi Dynasty and the Great Zhou Dynasty each dispatched 1.5 million soldiers, totaling 3 million, into the territory of the Great Wu Dynasty, planning to join forces with the troops of Wuo Wenlong to encircle Li Chen.
Besides, there was another very important piece of news.
That was the 300,000 Huben Iron Cavalry, feared by the Wang Chao, seemed to have vanished from the Human World without a trace.
Wang Chao constantly felt that these 300,000 Huben Iron Cavalry would suddenly appear and stab into the heart and Life Gate of their Hann Dynasty like a knife.
However, Li Chen, as the King, had no concerns in this regard.
At this moment, he was behind the main military tent, teaching Shitou and Li Yun the Breathing Technique.
Li Yun, previously known as Xie Yun with his mother’s surname, had now changed to his father’s surname.
Wang Chao, seeing Li Chen completely unconcerned about military matters, couldn’t help but feel anxious.
"King, now the Daxi Dynasty and the Great Zhou Dynasty have both sent troops. The 300,000 Huben Iron Cavalry of Wu Dingguo are also missing. I suspect they intend to cut off our retreat." fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
"When that time comes, our million-strong army of the Great Hann will fall into a dire encirclement..."
Li Chen listened to Wang Chao’s endless chatter and involuntarily frowned.
"State Preceptor, be calm. I am aware of all the situations you mentioned. Everything is still under control!"
Wang Chao wanted to continue speaking, but seeing Li Chen’s confidence, he swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
That night!
Li Chen stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the sky.
The night was dark and windy, the perfect time for killing.
He planned to secretly infiltrate Green Mountain City and first assassinate Wu Changwen.
By doing this, the various powers of the Great Wu Dynasty, in the struggle for the King’s position and control of power, would definitely fall into disorder.
Then, they would launch a full-scale attack and capture Zhenmen Pass in one fell swoop, bringing devastation to the dragon’s heartland of the Wu Family.
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Green Mountain County, inside the Royal Palace:
Even though Wu Changwen had achieved the coveted position of King, he was not happy.
He even had nightmares every night.
Dreaming of Li Chen, alone with a sword, slaughtering everywhere, and creating a horrifying scene of bloodshed in the Royal Palace.
"Ah, no..."
Wu Changwen awoke from another nightmare, his face pale as frost and extremely terrified.
Du Xiang, sleeping beside him, was also shocked awake by his cries.
Now, Du Xiang had fulfilled her wish of marrying into the Royal Family and becoming Wu Changwen’s Princess.
However, this life of constant fear was far from what she imagined.
Moreover, Wu Changwen’s timid demeanor was deeply disappointing to her.
Du Xiang looked at Wu Changwen, who seemed to be suffocating and gasped, then snapped out of her displeasure and gently patted his back.
"King, did you have another nightmare?"
Wu Changwen caught his breath for a long time before regaining his composure, then tightly hugged Du Xiang, hoping to alleviate his inner fear.
Du Xiang sighed internally and comforted him, saying, "King, you need not worry. Let me make you a cup of ginseng tea to nourish your body!"
After speaking, she got up to make tea.
As she turned to make tea, suddenly a white light streaked across the sky.
Du Xiang looked back, frightened out of her wits.
Only to see Wu Changwen’s head had been neatly severed by someone, leaving a headless corpse on the bed, gushing blood.
Seeing such a bloody and terrifying scene, Du Xiang was petrified, and the teacup in her hand fell to the ground.
However, before she could scream, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her throat.
Instinctively reaching out with her hand, she felt a warm flow gushing out.
Immediately, her eyes widened in pain and she fell backward into the pool of blood.
The perpetrator was, of course, Li Chen.
After dealing with everything, Li Chen quickly rushed towards Zhenmen Pass.
At this moment, Zhenmen Pass was well-prepared. The patrolling soldiers were everywhere to be seen.
Besides, there were countless covert sentries watching every movement within a hundred miles.
Although it was deep into the night, Wuo Wenlong, the commander, was not asleep.
He was secretly meeting with someone!
To be exact, he was meeting with the envoy of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Wuo Ke.
Wuo Ke was in fact Wuo Wenlong’s cousin; however, he had long been adrift and was never heard from.
It was unimaginable that by sheer coincidence, he became the Prince Consort of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Now, he was here to persuade Du Wenlong to join the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Du Wenlong was already aware that whether or not they could repel the Hann Dynasty this time and eliminate the national crisis, the Great Wu Dynasty was basically at its end.
Wu Dingguo, relying on his status as a Royal Family elder, wielded power with impunity backed by his 300,000 Huben Iron Cavalry.
The newly appointed King, Wu Changwen, lacked even a tenth of his father’s Wu Badao’s might, and was certainly not a wise ruler.
Thus, leaving the Great Wu Dynasty and joining the Great Zhou Dynasty was unquestionably a very favorable choice for Wuo Wenlong.
Especially considering Wuo Ke, his cousin, was the Prince Consort of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Therefore, after a brief contemplation, Wuo Wenlong agreed to Wuo Ke’s offer and prepared to move to the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Wuo Ke saw the successful completion of his mission, raised his cup, and said to Wuo Wenlong, "Come, brother, let’s have a drink!"
Wuo Wenlong also raised his cup and clinked it with Wuo Ke’s. freёwebnoѵel.com
Then, the two drank their fill.
After three rounds of drinking, Wuo Ke said, "Wenlong, with our three alliances, we are sure to destroy the Hann Dynasty. When that time comes, our Great Zhou and Daxi will surely seize the opportunity to divide up the Great Wu Dynasty."
"If you turn to the light and join our Great Zhou, then at that time, our Great Zhou will definitely acquire greater benefits. Many rewards will be awaiting you!"
Wuo Wenlong, with a sycophantic smile, said, "Then I will have to trouble my brother to say a few kind words before the king."
Wuo Ke, pounding his chest, promised, "Don’t worry, we are cousins. Your affairs are my affairs; leave it to me."
As he spoke, he noticed Wuo Wenlong’s expression was odd, his pupils dilating suddenly as if he had seen a ghost in broad daylight, filled with terror.
Wuo Ke puzzled, asked, "Wenlong, what’s wrong?"
