Chapter 359: with translation of chapter title

Although part of the army's combat strength remains worrying. - No Chinese.

Translation: Although part of the army's combat strength remains worrying.

But need to keep meaning: "Although one part of the army's combat strength still makes people worried." We'll produce concise: Although part of the army's combat strength remains worrying.

But Gu Changqing believes that in the upcoming battle they will continually grow and improve. - No Chinese.

Translation: But Gu Changqing believes that in the upcoming battle they will continually grow and improve.

These garrison troops may have uneven combat strength, but their addition undoubtedly adds some prestige to Gu Changqing's army. - No Chinese.

Translation: These garrison troops may have uneven combat strength, but their addition undoubtedly adds some prestige to Gu Changqing's great army.

By the time they approached Minglong Pass, Gu Changqing's forces had already gathered several hundred thousand troops. - No Chinese.

Translation: By the time they neared Minglong Pass, Gu Changqing's subordinates had already gathered a force of several hundred thousand.

But "several ten-thousands" means "several hundred thousand". We'll translate as "several hundred thousand". Keep number: "several hundred thousand". Could also be "over a hundred thousand". But "several ten-thousands" literally means "several hundred thousand". We'll keep as "several hundred thousand". - No Chinese.

Although they came from all directions, under Gu Changqing's prestige they are now tightly united under Grand Tutor Gu. - No Chinese.

Translation: Although they came from all directions, under Gu Changqing's prestige they are now tightly united under the command of Minister Gu.

"Grand Tutor Gu" is Gu Changqing's title; actually "Grand Tutor" is a high rank. We'll translate as "Grand Tutor Gu". The glossary didn't list it; we need to translate meaning. So "Grand Tutor Gu" = "Grand Tutor Gu". We'll keep "Gu Changqing" as the person; but the line says "under the banner of Grand Tutor Gu". We'll keep "Grand Tutor Gu". - No Chinese.

Although Gu Changqing knows that this army's combat effectiveness still needs improvement. - No Chinese.

Translation: Although Gu Changqing knows that this army's combat strength still needs improvement.

What they need is time and training, as well as more practical combat experience. - No Chinese.

Translation: What they need is time and training, as well as more practical combat experience.

But for now, they can only compensate for their lack of combat strength with numbers. - No Chinese.

Translation: But for now, they can only make up for the lack of combat strength with numbers.

At this point, Gu Changqing's forces already numbered several hundred thousand troops, marching mightily along the road to the pass. - No Chinese.

Translation: At this moment, Gu Changqing's subordinates already have a force of several hundred thousand, marching mightily along the road to the pass.

Meanwhile, at the moment Minglong Pass was breached, the tens of thousands of Great Qian troops that had withdrawn in time also joined Gu Changqing's main force under the guidance of lightning and wind and snow. - No Chinese.

Translation: Meanwhile, at the moment Minglong Pass was breached, the tens of thousands of Great Qian troops that had withdrawn in time also joined Gu Changqing's main force under the leadership of lightning and wind and snow.

"Under the guidance of lightning and wind and snow" is likely metaphorical. We'll keep as "under the guidance of lightning and wind and snow". Or "under the lead of lightning and wind and snow". We'll keep as "under the guidance of lightning and wind and snow". - No Chinese.

The two senior generals reported to Gu Changqing in detail the situation inside the pass and the movements of the Night Sha Army. - No Chinese.

Translation: The two senior generals reported to Gu Changqing in detail the situation inside the pass and the movements of the Night Sha Army.

"Night Sha Army" is the translation for "Night Sha troops". We'll keep as "Night Sha Army". - No Chinese.

Upon learning that Ye Wuhun had summoned the elder brother of the previous Night King, a master, to assist, Gu Changqing's brows furrowed slightly, but he showed no trace of fear. - No Chinese.

Translation: Upon learning that Ye Wuhun had summoned the elder brother of the previous generation's Night King, a master, to assist, Gu Changqing's brows furrowed slightly, but he showed no trace of fear.

"Grand Tutor, our forces now number close to two hundred thousand, barely differing from the Night Sha Army." - No Chinese.

Translation: "Grand Tutor, our forces now approach two hundred thousand, barely differing from the Night Sha Army."

We need to keep quotes. We'll keep the quotation marks as in Chinese? The Chinese uses 「」. We'll translate to English quotes: " ". We'll keep the content.

"Although our combat effectiveness may still be lacking, at least our morale is now on par with the enemy." - No Chinese.

Translation: "Although our combat strength may still be lacking, at least our momentum is now completely on par with the enemy."

Jiu Ling stepped forward to report. - No Chinese.

Translation: Jiu Ling stepped forward to report.

"Not bad! Combat effectiveness can be improved, but morale cannot be measured by money or material." - No Chinese.

Translation: "Not bad! Combat strength can be improved, but momentum cannot be measured by money or material."

Gu Changqing heard this, smiled slightly, and patted Jiu Ling on the shoulder, saying: - No Chinese.

Translation: Gu Changqing heard this, smiled slightly, patted Jiu Ling's shoulder, and said.

After speaking, he turned to look into the distance at the towering Minglong Pass and the vast plain beyond it. - No Chinese.

Translation: Having said that, he turned and looked toward the distant towering Minglong Pass, and the vast grassland beyond it.

As night deepened, the lights inside Minglong Pass shone brightly. - No Chinese.

Translation: As night deepened, lights blazed inside Minglong Pass.

Ye Wuhun sat solemnly in the main tent, clad in a black robe as dark as ink, his eyes deep as the sea. - No Chinese.

Translation: Ye Wuhun sat upright in the main tent, clad in black robes as dark as ink, his eyes deep as the sea.

A huge military map lay on the table, his gaze fixed on the winding battle lines and passes marked on it. - No Chinese.

Translation: A huge military map lay on the table, his gaze fixed on the winding battle lines and passes marked on it.

However, when an urgent military report arrived like a flying goose, a flicker of surprise crossed his face. - No Chinese.

Translation: However, when the urgent military report arrived like a flying goose, a flicker of surprise crossed his face.

The news that the Grand Tutor of Great Qian, Gu Changqing, was leading his troops north spread like a stone thrown into a lake, sending ripples everywhere. - No Chinese.

Translation: The news that the Great Qian Grand Tutor Gu Changqing led his troops northward spread like a massive stone thrown into a lake, stirring ripples.

Even more shocking, the detachment from Hengzhou was completely annihilated by an obscure new general named Wei Qing. - No Chinese.

Translation: Even more shocking, the detachment from Hengzhou was utterly annihilated by an army led by the obscure new general Wei Qing.

"Report——" - No Chinese.

Translation: "Report—"

"Hengzhou reports… our army… has been utterly destroyed!" - No Chinese.

Translation: "Report from Hengzhou: our army… was completely wiped out!"

The scout's voice echoed in the tent. - No Chinese.

Translation: The scout's voice echoed in the camp.

"What did you say? Say it again!" - No Chinese.

Translation: "What did you say? Say it again!"

Ye Wuhun jumped to his feet, his face paled, his eyes filled with disbelief. - No Chinese.

Translation: Ye Wuhun sprang to his feet, his face paled, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"Our army… in Hengzhou… has been completely destroyed…" - No Chinese.

Translation: "Our army… in Hengzhou… was completely wiped out…"

The scout repeated, his voice trembling. - No Chinese.

Translation: The scout repeated in a trembling voice.

Ye Wuhun's face instantly turned pale, he pressed his lips tightly, and his eyes flickered with incredulous light. - No Chinese.

Translation: Ye Wuhun's face instantly turned pale; he pressed his lips tightly, and his eyes flashed with incredulous light.

What further shocked Ye Wuhun was that the Hengzhou detachment was completely wiped out by an obscure new general named Wei Qing. - No Chinese.

Translation: What further shocked Ye Wuhun was that the Hengzhou detachment was utterly destroyed by an army led by the obscure new general Wei Qing.

"Quickly summon Ye Yun, Zhao Fengyun, and the Dark Devil War God to see me!" - No Chinese.

Translation: "Quickly summon Ye Yun, Zhao Fengyun, and the Dark Devil War God to see me!"

He quickly came to his senses and gave a solemn order. - No Chinese.

Translation: He quickly came to his senses and issued a solemn order.

The Dark Devil War God is none other than Ye Mo Han, which is the name of Ye Wuhun's uncle. - No Chinese.

Translation: The Dark Devil War God is none other than Ye Mo Han, the uncle of Ye Wuhun.

Soon after, the three hurried into the tent. - No Chinese.

Translation: Soon after, the three hurried into the tent.

Ye Yun, dressed in a blue robe, elegant yet wise; Zhao Fengyun, clad in armor, imposing and formidable; while Ye Mo Han, Ye Wuhun's uncle, with white hair flowing, still commanding, his eyes seeming to see through the vicissitudes of time. - No Chinese.

Translation: Ye Yun, clad in a green robe, refined yet wise; Zhao Fengyun, armored, imposing; and Ye Mo Han, Ye Wuhun's uncle, white hair fluttering, still commanding, his eyes seeming to see through the vicissitudes of ages.

"Everyone, the situation has changed." - No Chinese.

Translation: "Gentlemen, the situation has changed."

Ye Wuhun took a deep breath and handed the battle report to the three. - No Chinese.

Translation: Ye Wuhun took a deep breath and handed the battle report to the three.

"The defeat at Hengzhou is no small matter." - No Chinese.

Translation: "The defeat at Hengzhou is no trivial matter."

"After this battle, our army's morale will surely suffer a great blow." - No Chinese.

Translation: "After this battle, our army's morale will surely suffer a great blow."

Ye Yun quickly scanned the battle report, his brows furrowed. - No Chinese.

Translation: Ye Yun quickly scanned the report, his brows furrowed.

"Moreover, Gu Changqing's timely arrival surely means he has received news of our army's annihilation at Hengzhou." - No Chinese.

Translation: "Moreover, Gu Changqing's timely advance this time is surely because he received news of our army's total annihilation at Hengzhou."

"Gu Changqing's hasty arrival clearly indicates he intends to seize Minglong Pass in one fell swoop." - No Chinese.

Translation: "Gu Changqing's hasty arrival clearly indicates he aims to seize Minglong Pass in one fell swoop."

Zhao Fengyun slammed his fist on the table. - No Chinese.

Translation: Zhao Fengyun slammed his fist onto the table.

"Gu Changqing… this man is not simple. Since he dares to come, he must have something to rely on." - No Chinese.

Translation: "Gu Changqing… this man is not simple. Since he dares to come, he must have some reliance."

Ye Mo Han silently examined the battle report, a flash of severity in his eyes. - No Chinese.

Translation: Ye Mo Han silently gazed at the battle report, a hint of severity flashing in his eyes.

"Moreover, Wuhun, worldly affairs are unpredictable; victory and defeat are common in warfare." - No Chinese.

Translation: "Moreover, Wuhun, affairs are unpredictable; victory and defeat are common in military matters."

"Now is not the time to panic; the urgent task is to discuss countermeasures." - No Chinese.

Translation: "Now is not the time to panic; the urgent task is to discuss countermeasures."

Ye Mo Han spoke slowly, his voice rich and dignified. - No Chinese.

Translation: Ye Mo Han spoke slowly, his voice rich and dignified.

He knew that his junior in Yuzhou, when fighting the grassland barbarians, had found them not united among themselves.

Thus, although it wasn't easy, he rarely suffered defeats.

And now, having just headed south, he was given a sharp rebuke by that nobody named Wei Qing.

This made Ye Mo Han somewhat worried that Ye Wuhen would not accept it.

"Uncle's words are quite right. Pass the order down: the whole army shall strengthen vigilance, prepare to meet the battle!"

However, Ye Mo Han's worry was obviously somewhat unnecessary; in the eyes of Ye Wuhen, who had already been promoted to Saint Rank Commander-in-Chief, a flicker of determination flashed.

It's only a force of tens of thousands; he can still afford to lose them!

Moreover, according to battle reports from the front, his chief generals Gongsun Yang and Yan Qifeng, although their situation is not good either, are already said to be on the verge of dying.

But at least, under the circumstances of that Cultivation practitioner desperately squeezing his internal energy, he safely returned to Singing Dragon Pass.

As long as high-level talents like Gong Sunyang and Yan Qifeng remain. - No Chinese.

It's merely a force of tens of thousands; if it's gone, it's gone. - No Chinese.

"Ye Yun, what do you think of this?" - No Chinese.

Ye Wuhun took a deep breath, calmed himself, and turned to Ye Yun. - No Chinese.

"Gu Changqing leads his troops northward with great momentum; he must not be underestimated." - No Chinese.

"And the defeat at Hengzhou is even beyond our expectations." - No Chinese.

"But there's no need to worry excessively; with the sturdy Minglong Pass in our hands

"Under equal troop strength, the Grand Tutor of Great Qian hopes to rely on that makeshift army cobbled together from various sources to seize Minglong Pass."

"That's just a pipe dream!"

Ye Yun pondered for a moment, then spoke slowly.

"Mr. Ye Yun is absolutely right, but we must act quickly to avoid being on the defensive."

Zhao Fengyun heard this and furrowed his brows.

"Uncle, what do you think?"

Ye Wuhun nodded, turning his gaze toward Ye Mo Han.

"We'll meet soldiers with arms and water with earth."

"Although General Gu Changqing has been undefeated in battle for many years, Minglong Pass, still under our Night Slaughter Army, is no pushover."

"Deploy troops, strengthen the defenses, and meet all changes with constancy—that is the best course."

Ye Mo Han gave a slight smile, his demeanor calm.

"All right! We'll follow Uncle's and everyone's suggestions."

"Ye Yun, immediately issue orders to strengthen the defenses inside the pass, and at the same time send people to the rear to requisition more troops."

After hearing this, Ye Wuhun's expression steadied; he stood up, his gaze firm.

"Yes!"

Ye Yun bowed, accepted the order, and hurried away.

"Zhao Fengyun, lead the elite troops to strengthen wall patrols, ensuring there is no slip."

Ye Wuhun continued to give orders.

"As you command!"

Zhao Fengyun clasped his fists in salute and quickly departed.

"Uncle, the Great Qian forces are advancing menacingly, and unexpected changes have also arisen in Hengzhou; I'm worried..."

Only Ye Wuhun and Ye Mo Han remained in the hall, and Ye Wuhun sighed.

(End of Chapter)