The War BeginsAt the same time, a massive wave of troops from the Tong Dynasty was already approaching the capital city of the Song Dynasty.Eight armored warriors on horseback led the charge. Their sharp eyes were fixed on the city gate of Indrapura’s capital, which appeared eerily silent and unguarded.Three hundred meters before reaching the gate, one of them raised his hand—ordering his troops to halt.“It seems they’re unaware of our attack. I’m certain the Song Dynasty will soon fall and become part of our empire,” said one of them. The man had a muscular build, a thick mustache, and a long scar running from his forehead to the bottom of his chin.“Indeed, General. Perhaps they feel too safe, leaving their gates unguarded. Fools!” replied another soldier.A warrior approached the eight riders and bowed respectfully.“General, His Majesty summons you at once!”“Very well. I’ll go immediately,” replied the scar-faced man—none other than Wang Dong, the commander of the Tong Dynast

“Damn it…! Why does the Song Dynasty have such powerful warriors like them?” he cursed inwardly.According to the intelligence reports he had received about the Song Dynasty’s military strength, their forces were said to be reduced by more than half. Most of their soldiers had been deployed across various provinces to suppress rebellions led by several dukes. Prime Minister, the most powerful man in the Song Dynasty, personally led that campaign.Only about five thousand troops remained in the royal capital, and none of them were significant figures. But now, out of nowhere, two young warriors had appeared—each one even stronger than Prime Minister himself! That fact left Wang Dong completely bewildered.“Why did you suddenly go quiet? Sorry about your sword… Next time, choose one of better quality,” Jian Ying said mockingly, spinning her blade casually in her hand.The sneer from the beautiful young woman made Wang Dong swallow hard. He had no idea what weapon to fight with now. His

“How about I give you both a more interesting choice?” Li Jie suddenly interrupted.The eyes of the two effeminate men sparkled with excitement.“Quickly, tell us what this third option is, handsome boy! I can’t wait to hear it,” replied Yu Long eagerly.“I’ll give you the choice to come with me. How about that?”“To where?” asked Yu Zun, narrowing his eyes.“To Hell. I’ll personally escort your souls to meet the King of the Underworld!”Yu Zun and Yu Long’s faces immediately darkened. Both felt deeply insulted by the young man’s words.“You…!” Yu Zun growled, clenching his fists tightly as his jaw stiffened. “Let’s just kill him! His mouth is too sharp. There are plenty of other handsome men in this world for us to enjoy!”“Are you sure you can kill me?” Li Jie mocked coldly.“Bastard! Die!” Yu Zun roared, unleashing a long-range attack toward Li Jie.The handsome young man only smirked faintly as his body shifted two steps to the side, dodging the attack effortlessly.Yu Zun gritted

“You look even uglier when you’re embarrassed like that, hahaha!” Li Jie mocked.Yu Long was just as astonished by the strength of the young man’s sword. He could tell that Li Jie had infused his weapon with inner energy to reinforce its durability.“He’s no ordinary man. Don’t make a single careless move if you don’t want this to end badly,” Yu Long whispered to Yu Zun.“Ah, that was just luck!” Yu Zun replied confidently. In the next instant, he dashed forward at full speed. Suddenly, his iron fan transformed into a spinning disc of sharp blades that whirled rapidly through the air, flying straight toward Li Jie.The young man reacted instantly, blocking the attack. But to his surprise, each time he deflected a disc, it split into two, multiplying until there were over a dozen of them swirling in the air.Li Jie frowned slightly. This was the first time he had ever seen such a weapon technique—it was indeed strange and powerfu

Lian Hua remained silent, contemplating the words that had just escaped Jian Ying’s lips. Deep inside, she felt the girl was right. Yet before she could say anything, Ma Zuo had already stepped forward and barked harshly.“Don’t listen to her! You are my concubine—it is your duty to protect me!”“Hahahaha... So that’s what a concubine means to you. Do you really think they exist only to satisfy your lust, to be treated like slaves?” Jian Ying snapped back coldly.“If they are indeed my slaves, what can you do about it?”Lian Hua lifted her tearful gaze toward Ma Zuo. She could hardly believe how easily all her sacrifices had been dismissed. Beside her, Ying Yue’s anger flared at being compared to a mere servant. She stepped forward and helped Lian Hua to her feet.“Let’s leave this place,” she said firmly, grasping Lian Hua’s hand and pulling her away.Ma Zuo’s eyes widened in disbelief. His two concubines were about to abandon him to face the girl in blue all alone. “Stop! Where do y