Chapter 180: Preparing to Support Dragon Gate Pass

The moonlight was like water, gently sprinkling in the courtyard of the Inspector's mansion.

Su Ye was leisurely lying on a specially made sandalwood recliner, gazing at the bright, pure moon in the night sky, and a hint of poetic feeling arose in his heart.

Suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps shattered the tranquil night; a figure in black tight-fitting clothes rushed in, holding a sealed document.

Su Ye frowned slightly and slowly opened his eyes.

"Your Highness, the Net organization has sent urgent news!"

The Item clad in a fishnet garment silently approached Su Ye from behind and spoke softly.

The Net?

Su Ye's heart stirred.

The Net's intelligence is usually gathered together and handed to him all at once the next day.

But since what was brought was urgent news,

it must be a battle report concerning the wars of the various prefectures.

Could it be that something major has happened again?

"Could it be that the Yellow Turban Army has made another big move?"

He took the scroll, unrolling it as he casually asked.

The Item shook its head, indicating it didn't know.

Su Ye also fell silent, focusing on reading the content of the scroll.

However, as he read word by word, his expression gradually grew solemn.

The news on the scroll struck like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, crashing heavily into his heart—his father's Nine Heavens Army, a small unit in Great Yong's Wen Prefecture, had actually been completely annihilated!

Even the War God Ye Sui, the Nine Heavens Army's sole openly acknowledged commander, was severely wounded and went missing.

He carefully recalled each word on the scroll, trying to find some clues.

However, the scroll's content was merely brief, stating only that the Nine Heavens Army encountered an ambush and encirclement by the Great Yong Dragon Sparrow Army in Wen Prefecture, and was ultimately destroyed due to being outnumbered.

"Hah, Item, have someone notify Wen Ruo and Feng Xiao."

"Have them come over."

Su Ye set down the information in his hand and rubbed his forehead.

The Item behind him nodded lightly, slowly walked out of the study, and pulled the door shut.

It then swiftly vanished into the night sky.

Not long after, Guo Jia and Xun Yu, among others, hurried over.

Upon entering the room, they saw Su Ye's usual smiling face now stretched longer than a donkey's.

The two exchanged a glance, silently thinking: "It seems something major has really happened this time!"

"My Lord, why have you summoned us so urgently?"

"Is there some urgent military situation?"

Guo Jia probed, asking.

"Take a look yourselves!"

Su Ye glared at him angrily and casually tossed the scroll over.

Guo Jia and Xun Yu, etc., unfolded the scroll doubtfully, and their faces instantly changed.

They never imagined that the Nine Heavens Army would suffer such a disastrous defeat in Wen Prefecture.

"How… how is this possible?!"

Guo Jia exclaimed, "The Nine Heavens Army is the elite force of Great Qian!"

"Indeed," Xun Yu also agreed,

"Logically, the feudal lords of Great Yong, who are barely able to defend themselves, could not possibly defeat the Nine Heavens Army led by the Jade Qilin War God."

Su Ye looked at their faces of disbelief and couldn't help feeling a bit of comfort.

It seems he's not the only one who finds this absurd!

"Now is not the time for surprise; we need to quickly devise a countermeasure."

"Does anyone have any suggestions?"

He took a deep breath, striving to calm the turmoil within.

Guo Jia and Xun Yu, etc., exchanged a glance and fell into contemplation.

"My Lord, didn't you already make preparations beforehand!"

"As a precaution, have you already sent ahead a force of forty thousand to stand by at the border of Cang and Yun prefectures?"

Just then, Gao Ying let out a light laugh and said.

Upon hearing this, Guo Jia and Xun Yu, etc., instantly had their eyes light up.

"Excellent!"

"That force can now quickly march to Wen Prefecture to support the Nine Heavens Army."

Guo Jia slapped his thigh, having just recalled it.

"My Lord could order this army to depart from Cang Prefecture and head to Dragon Gate Pass in Wen Prefecture to lend support."

"At the same time, send a fierce general to hold the fort; that would surely turn the tide and secure Wen Prefecture!"

Xun Yu nodded and smiled.

"Issue the order: let the army at the Cang-Yun border immediately set out to reinforce Dragon Gate Pass!"

Su Ye nodded, but then suddenly thought of something: "Oh right! Who do you think would be suitable to send to garrison Dragon Gate Pass?"

This question left Guo Jia and the others stumped.

After thinking left and right, they still couldn't come up with a suitable candidate.

Currently, the number of War Gods in Cangzhou.

Many!

But not many either.

Wang Xiangyang definitely needs to stay and guard Cangzhou, to prevent any unforeseen changes on the various battlefronts.

Moreover, Xuanwu, as Su Ye's personal guard commander, cannot be moved lightly.

But holding Dragon Gate Pass is no small matter.

We need a fierce general.

Right! I've thought of a candidate!

Just then, Guo Jia suddenly slapped his head and spoke up.

Everyone,

Guo Jia glanced mysteriously around at everyone present, then deliberately paused before continuing, "I have observed the heavens and discovered that a War God will soon descend upon Dragon Gate Pass to aid our Cangzhou!"

As soon as he said that, it immediately caused a stunned silence.

Xun Yu and Gao Ying, among others, all turned their gazes to Guo Jia.

We don't know what kind of person you are, kid!

And you still observe the heavens at night?

Oh? Is what Fengxiao said not false?

May I ask which divine being this War God is?

Su Ye also couldn't help but ask curiously.

This person is no outsider; he is precisely our newly arrived War God—Pei Yuanqing!

Guo Jia smiled faintly, feigning mystery as he spoke.

Pei Yuanqing?

Su Ye was stunned, then immediately reacted.

Speaking of which, Pei Yuanqing heeded his father Pei Renji's instructions.

He has been in Cangzhou for some time already.

But he hasn't had anything to do.

Exactly, exactly!

My lord, you truly have an eye for talent!

Pei Yuanqing is brave and invincible, a War God-level powerhouse, exactly the best choice to hold Dragon Gate Pass!

Guo Jia quickly nodded.

Fengxiao, your statement is mistaken! Although Pei Yuanqing is brave and invincible, he is after all our newly arrived commander, unfamiliar with the situation at Dragon Gate Pass.

Moreover, he is still young, with enormous potential.

The opposing Dragon Lord's aide is already a renowned War God.

If he suffers any mishap, it's no laughing matter!

At this moment, Xun Yu also couldn't help but interject.

Wenruo, your statement is mistaken!

Although Pei Yuanqing is a newly arrived commander, his strength is certainly not feigned!

Look at his physique and aura—how could an ordinary person compare?

Adding one more War God to hold Dragon Gate Pass will surely deter the enemy forces and turn the tide of battle!

Upon hearing this, Guo Jia immediately became anxious.

Su Ye looked at Guo Jia's excited expression and couldn't help feeling amused.

He knew Guo Jia was exaggerating on purpose to recommend Pei Yuanqing.

But he also had to admit that although Pei Yuanqing is young, he is indeed a bona fide War God.

Moreover, he possesses innate divine strength.

This is a tough guy who can withstand three blows from the peak version of Li Yuanba.

Well, although Yuanqing is still young.

But since Fengxiao holds Yuanqing in such high esteem, let's let him try guarding Dragon Gate Pass!

He thought it over, decided to give Guo Jia face, and said with a smile.

(End of chapter)