Chapter 705: Chapter Eight

Yellow Springs Realm

Up ahead, Hezong still wore an auntie's grin as he watched the Great King and Wei Shen's plastic little brothers reunite; the next moment he heard Wei Shen say the Bai Li clan's realm was shaking, and his smile froze at the corner of his mouth—who could understand?

The Great King's plan to lead ten thousand cavalry on a northern expedition against the Xianbei was quickly settled; as dawn just broke, the northern expedition cavalry had finished assembling, and when the Grand Ancestor glanced at the owl cavalry stationed at the front, he narrowed his eyes.

This was the second time he had seen these cavalry wearing eerie veils; the last time was just a small-scale review, and back then there weren't nearly so many people.

He never expected that the small review the Great King had once shown the Marquis of the Eastern Capital wasn't just a case of 'beating one's face to look plump'—he actually truly possessed ten thousand cavalry of this configuration!

The Great King's copy‑paste‑identical Black Wind Horses opened the Grand Ancestor's eyes—back when he was alive he never had such a lineup, and he could never muster that many warhorses of the same color.

This cavalry unit was so heavily armed that only their eyes were exposed, looking extraordinarily sharp.

The Grand Ancestor examined them closely, …… "I hope they're not just for show."

Another military enthusiast, Peaceful Ancestor, was already excited: "Little Three, these cavalry's configuration looks pretty good, and that sword is too bright—looks like over the past century or so our Great Jin's armor‑making and sword‑forging have developed quite well!"

Soon they realized the Great King was no less carefree—he didn't bring a proper supply train, just handing each person two of whatever mixed rations packs before setting off.

A huge, fluffy White Ze followed alongside the Great King's warhorse, while endless crowds of civilians spontaneously knelt to see them off; after the Eleventh Hall's crowd had been excited, they suddenly fell silent, recalling the northern expedition that had just set out from Perpetual Peace……

Soon they understood why the Great King brought no provisions—he was counting entirely on seizing the Xianbei's food!

He not only ate but also took, and the supply wagons behind the cavalry were immediately draped with sheep pelts; after eating, he even wanted to bring the skins home, and the solemn Grand Ancestor was made to laugh by the Great King.

Wherever the Great King went, he seized whatever he could; the Xianbei tribes he encountered couldn't stop him. After the heavens aired a few more days of Emperor Ningde's 'spring‑outing‑style' northern expedition, the view shifted to the grasslands, and the Great King had already encircled the East Xianbei King's City!

"How come I don't see any missing from these ten thousand cavalry?"…

"…Anyway, Xiao San hasn't lost any weight either."

Chapter Ancestor also grew excited; when he was alive the grasslands had already become mighty, and he never imagined he'd miss seeing it in life, yet in death he beheld the Great Jin's encampment encircling the grasslands' royal city!

When Wan Nuyu jumped up and cursed the Great King for daring such a thing, the Bai Li faction of the Eleventh Hall truly felt vindicated.

When the Great King, grinning, raised his hand and fired the Sun‑shooting Bow, blasting a huge hole in the East Xianbei's ruined city gate, the Grand Ancestor sprang to his feet!

Next came a siege‑performance showcase by the Secluded Prefecture Mysterious Armor Cavalry, and the Bai Li ancestors watched it with wide‑eyed stares.

When the Great King arrogantly declared: "You lot have always freely marched south to slaughter the Great Jin's civilians…… today I'll teach you a lesson—times have changed! For I, too, am no paragon of virtue. My father loved music and dance; I… devote myself to war and arms!"

Grand Ancestor: ……

Peaceful Ancestor: ……

Chapter Ancestor: ……

And this wasn't over yet—when battling the Xianbei soldiers, the Heaven‑Shrouding Adult revealed a trick: he soared up, dove into the enemy formation, and instantly froze everything within a ten‑meter radius. This was the legendary Golden Crow's Offspring Cloud‑sweeping Eagle's first battlefield use of its innate talent, and its intimidating effect was top‑notch.

The Xianbei people were scared out of their wits, and the entire great square of the Eleventh Hall fell deathly silent. No one made a peep for a long while, until Origin Ancestor weakly said: "I told you he's a major scourge of the court! If the throne isn't given to him, nobody else will ever be able to sit securely."

Hezong was beside himself with excitement; he had a ten‑thousand‑character tirade ready, but after glancing at his father Peaceful Ancestor and his son Chapter Ancestor, he felt the setting wasn't right and swallowed his words, finally whispering to Chapter Ancestor: "Can you send a dream to Ningde, asking him to leave the crown prince's position to our Xiao San?" Now it looks like not leaving it won't do either—best if everyone can keep their dignity.

Chapter Ancestor: ……

He really can't do that.

【Tomorrow Ningde will kick the bucket, the stupid author thought it over and decided to update this section together before moving on to the main text—don't rush, everyone~】