Chapter 151: Bait

At the victory banquet, the atmosphere once became extremely tense.

Ye Sui drew his sword and stood up, exposing Prince Xuan's plot; the Nine Heavens Army soldiers brandished their weapons, surrounding Prince Xuan and his close aides.

However, at that moment, Prince Xuan suddenly revealed a strange smile.

He slowly rose, adjusted his robes, then lifted his head to look at Ye Sui, a flicker of eerie light passing through his eyes.

This time he used himself as bait, aiming to lure Ye Sui and the elite forces of the Nine Heavens Army into the city to create an opportunity for the next move!

Prince Xuan knew Ye Sui's wisdom and courage, understanding that he would not fall for it easily.

Therefore, the Hongmen banquet was merely a prelude.

Letting Ye Sui intentionally overhear their loud conspiracy was the key.

He believed that as long as he personally extended a sincere invitation for Ye Sui and the others to enter the city for the feast, they would surely accept.

After all, he was still the nominal Prince Xuan of Great Yong.

Even though he had now been sidelined by the Nine Heavens Army.

But as the lord of the city, Prince Xuan's invitation meant that even if Ye Sui did not wish to come,

but to avoid giving Prince Yun a handle, he still had to come!

So, at this moment, the exposed Prince Xuan showed no panic whatsoever.

Instead, he chuckled and said to Ye Sui: "Ye Sui, truly deserving of the title Jade Qilin War God, you are indeed exceptionally clever."

"But how do you know this Hongmen banquet wasn't deliberately arranged for you to find out?"

Ye Sui froze at the words, staring intently at Prince Xuan's eyes, trying to discern any clue.

However, Prince Xuan's gaze was deep as the sea, making it impossible to see his true thoughts.

Prince Xuan continued smiling and said: "Actually, I had long anticipated that you would notice something."

"This Hongmen banquet is merely a feint to lure you into the trap."

"The real purpose is merely to make you lower your guard."

Ye Sui's heart sank; he realized he might have fallen into Prince Xuan's trap, and he asked coldly: "Oh? Then I don't know what exactly Your Highness Prince Xuan intends to do?"

Prince Xuan laughed loudly, his expression turning ferocious: "What do I want to do?"

"I want the Nine Heavens Army to know who really calls the shots in Wenzhou City!"

"You are merely a bunch of external troops, yet you dare to run amok here and undermine my authority."

"Today, I will make you pay the price!"

"Although, your sidelining me was something I had long anticipated!"

Saying this, he fiercely waved his hand; only the sound 'swoosh swoosh swoosh' was heard as several sharp arrows suddenly shot from all directions toward Ye Sui and the Nine Heavens Army soldiers.

As it turned out, Prince Xuan had already hidden a large number of archers around the manor, waiting for a single command to net the Nine Heavens Army in one go.

Ye Sui reacted extremely quickly, he swung his sword to block the arrows aimed at him, while shouting loudly: "Everyone be careful! There's an ambush!"

The Nine Heavens Army soldiers, upon hearing this, raised their shields in unison, forming a dense defensive formation.

For a moment, arrows fell like rain, but were all firmly blocked by the shields.

Seeing this, Prince Xuan flew into a rage, roaring: "Fire arrows! Fire arrows! Shoot them dead!"

However, at that moment, a thunderous shout of killing suddenly erupted from outside the manor.

Immediately after, an elite troop burst through the gate and charged inside.

This troop was none other than the reinforcements of the Nine Heavens Army!

As it turned out, after learning of Prince Xuan's plot, Ye Sui had already secretly dispatched reinforcements to meet outside the manor.

At this moment, the reinforcements arrived in time, coordinating with the Nine Heavens Army soldiers inside the manor to launch a fierce attack on Prince Xuan and his close aides.

Just as Ye Sui urgently dispatched Lu Junyi and the elite of the Nine Heavens Army secretly into the city,

at this moment, outside the Nine Heavens Army's main camp beyond the city,

a mysterious and powerful army stood silently in place.

Clad in uniform armor, these armors were forged from rare minerals and monstrous beast scales, not only indestructible but also capable of unleashing a powerful protective formation at critical moments.

Their weapons were equally extraordinary, each long sword and battle axe engraved with mysterious carvings.

It turned out to be the famed Dao Soldiers of the Great Yong dynasty—the Great Yong Dragon Sparrow Army!

It was personally founded by the founding emperor of Great Yong at the dynasty's inception, and has always been led by a member of the imperial clan.

For over five hundred years since the founding of Great Yong,

they have campaigned south and north,

earning great merit for the Great Yong dynasty.

It can be said that, in recent years,

whenever a tough obstacle appears anywhere in Great Yong,

the Great Yong Dragon Sparrow Army will appear there.

This army is not an ordinary gathering of warriors, but is composed of martial artists versed in military arts, each possessing extraordinary, transcendent power, making them the absolute elite of this world.

The warriors of the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Army are stalwart, yet their muscle lines flow smoothly without appearing brutish, as if every inch of their skin harbors explosive power.

Their eyes are deep and resolute, as if able to perceive all falsehood and truth in the world.

Although their armor and weapons exude a fierce killing intent, they are more a sense of solemnity and dignity, as if each piece of equipment is a precious treasure forged through countless tempers and the sedimentation of time.

However, what truly makes the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Army fearsome is not merely their equipment.

More importantly, each member cultivates a unique technique—the Dragon Sparrow Heart Method.

This method was jointly developed by the founding emperor of Great Yong, most of his warriors, and dozens of military strategists of the time.

This heart method allows their inner energy to be closely linked with the cosmic qi, enabling them to draw power continuously in battle, nearly reaching an invincible state.

Furthermore, adding the unique military grand formation of the strategists.

He also personally wielded the blade to design a military grand formation that best matched the Great Yong Dragon Sparrow Army.

He became one of the sharpest blades under the founding emperor of Great Yong at that time.

They looked down on all who stood in their way!

On the battlefield, the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Army swept through like a storm; their offensive was unstoppable like a giant dragon, and their defense was impregnable like a divine sparrow.

They not only excelled at frontal charges, but could also split into smaller units at critical moments, with each member able to hold their own, defeating enemies with flexible tactics and great strength.

In combat style, the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Army did not rely on numerical advantage or savage charges.

They placed greater emphasis on flexible and varied tactics and the outstanding performance of individuals.

Each warrior was like an independent tactician, able to make the most correct judgments and actions on the ever-changing battlefield.

Their attacks were precise and deadly, each strike aiming to kill in one blow, giving the enemy no chance to breathe.

Obviously, Prince Xuan's Hong Gate Banquet was nothing but a thoroughly nested series of traps.

The Hong Gate Banquet was bait, deliberately letting Ye Sui of the Nine Heavens Army and others discover the conspiracy.

Even Ye Sui secretly drafting elite troops from the Nine Heavens Army into the city was within the scheming of the behind-the-scenes person.

As for what the purpose was.

Gazing at the brightly lit Nine Heavens Army camp not far away.

The strong qi surging on the body of the commander leading the Great Yong Dragon Sparrow Army faintly formed a solid strong qi Dharma Aspect behind him.

Needless to say!

(End of chapter)