Chapter 59: Advancing Cao Cao, Martial Wei Wields the Whip!

If Su Ye were righteous, then when he attacks Great Yong, the other kings would surely cease fighting and make peace.

Then the kings would unite, working together to resist Su Ye's invasion.

Moreover, during this period, the kings' forces would cooperate wholeheartedly, with no more petty squabbles internally.

One second they were fighting to the death, the next they would join hands under Su Ye's pressure with no psychological burden.

Moreover, the commanders under him who had lost many relatives and brothers would have no grudges fighting side by side with their fathers' killers.

Everyone would be understanding and share the nation's burdens.

It's a pity.

This time, the role Su Ye plays seems like a villain to Great Yong.

Therefore, even if Su Ye does not take the initiative to invade, there are traitors among the kings of the Great Yong dynasty.

Seeing that he is no match for the other kings, he considers bringing in external forces to resolve the predicament.

Letting this ferocious wolf Su Ye into the house results in brother fighting brother!

Forming alliances and attacking near and far—nothing more than this!

A flash of insight crossed Su Ye's eyes; he had already made a decision in his heart.

Just as Su Ye and Yao Guangxiao were secretly plotting against Great Yong within Azure Spirit City.

On a plain not far from the Great Yong capital, the smoke of war filled the air.

At this moment, the Great Yong court's Forbidden Army and the army of a certain feudal prince faced off on this vast land, their soldiers' shouts intertwining, deafening.

The Forbidden Army wore uniform silver armor, iron helmets, standing neatly on the plain like an impregnable steel wall.

Yet within this Forbidden Army of the Great Yong court, besides a banner representing Great Yong, there stood conspicuously a commander's flag bearing the character "Cao".

Beneath the flag sat a commander with deep, sharp eyes, seeming able to see through all falsehood.

It was none other than Cao Cao, Cao Mengde, who had been implanted into Great Yong when Su Ye maintained balance.

Originally, his implanted identity was merely an ordinary officer of Great Yong.

But it is obvious that, with all the kings opposing Great Yong, the court soon suffered a shortage of commanders.

This allowed Cao Cao, a rookie officer, to rise rapidly thanks to his outstanding abilities.

At this moment, Cao Cao led the Great Yong court's great army against a vassal king of Prince Qing who had come to the Great Yong capital; the sky was overcast with thunder rumbling, as if foretelling an inevitable battle.

Cao Cao wore golden armor, wielded a long sword, rode a tall horse, and appeared mighty and awe-inspiring.

Under his command, the Cao army deployed its formations in orderly fashion, standing ready; beside him were the Eight Tiger Generals of the clan, the Xiahou brothers, and the Cao family members that Cao Cao had brought along when maintaining balance.

At this moment, under Cao Cao and the Eight Tiger Generals, the Cao army's formation was grand, stretching like an endless steel current.

The soldiers wore iron armor, iron helmets, held spears, aligned neatly, displaying great combat power and strict discipline.

Their armor gleamed in the sunlight, appearing exceptionally majestic and splendid.

Cao Cao's flag flew high above the troops, embroidered with the character "Cao", making it especially conspicuous.

Against the backdrop of the flag, the Cao army's appearance grew even more majestic; as the army's commander, Cao Cao's dignity and aura infected every soldier.

The opposing side was the army of a feudal prince who was the first among many princes to reach the Great Yong capital; they were numerous and well-equipped.

Their soldiers likewise wore iron armor, wielded sharp blades, and bore an arrogant demeanor.

Various officers rode tall horses, brandished lances, positioned at the front of the great army, glaring ferociously at the Cao army.

The air was thick with tension, as if a taut string might snap at any moment.

Soldiers on both sides felt this tension; their heartbeats quickened and their breathing grew ragged.

Yet Cao Cao appeared unusually calm, fully aware of the importance of this battle.

If his side lost even the last Forbidden Army, the kings of Great Yong could march straight into the capital.

Then Great Yong would truly face a countdown to its doom.

Cao Cao's gaze swept over the troops; he saw the Forbidden Army soldiers' firm eyes and their resolve to press forward.

He knew these Forbidden Army were elite troops rigorously trained within the capital, the last barrier of the Great Yong capital.

Therefore, these Great Yong Forbidden Army mostly possessed strong combat power and tenacious will.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao's heart filled with confidence.

Suddenly, thunder roared and a downpour poured forth.

Raindrops struck the armor with a clear sound, and hit the war drums with a dong-dong noise.

Yet this rain did not dampen the army's morale.

On the contrary, it made the soldiers more firmly believe in their mission and conviction.

They endured wind and rain, holding their positions, ready to meet the impending battle.

Cao Cao rode his horse through the ranks, his silhouette appearing especially tall in the rain.

"Soldiers, today's battle is no trivial matter. Though the enemy is strong, we shall surely crush them with fearless courage, as easily as snapping rotting wood. I know you have fire in your hearts and light in your eyes; this battle is your chance to prove yourselves, repay the nation's grace, and display bravery!"

"Do not forget your original aspirations, keep your mission in mind, swing your swords forward, and vow to behead the enemy chief!"

"Today's achievements will surely be recorded in history; today's courage will forever be etched in people's hearts!"

"Soldiers, follow me, Cao Mengde, in charging forward—for home and country, for Great Yong, fight to the bitter end!"

"After this battle, I, Cao Mengde, will personally request merit for you all!"

He continually inspired the soldiers' morale, making them believe they would surely achieve victory.

"Ding! Cao Cao's Martial Wei skill activates!"

"Martial Wei: Martial Wei wields the whip, east to Jieshi there remains a fragment. This is the exclusive skill of Emperor Martial Wei, Cao Cao."

"Effect one: Words too can become the key to turning the tide. Upon activation, it can boost the morale of the entire army, increase overall combat power, granting the commander +2 and army martial +1."

"Effect two: Holding the emperor to command the princes, the user's five attributes permanently +1."

"Effect three: After becoming king, the user's politics and intellect permanently +1."

Effect Four: When one is arrogant, self-satisfied, conceited, and lustful, intelligence decreases by 1 to 10 points. (Note: If one can overcome these character flaws, then one's five attributes permanently increase by 1 again.)

Ding! Cao Cao's base Commander-in-Chief is 99, base martial strength 86; when the Martial Wei skill effect one activates, inspiring morale, his Commander-in-Chief increases by 2, the entire army's martial strength increases by 1, current martial strength rises to 87, Commander-in-Chief rises to 101!

Under Cao Cao's encouragement, the morale of this Great Yong Forbidden Army grew higher and higher; they had already prepared themselves to face battle.

When the sun emerged from the dark clouds, the battle officially began.

Under Cao Cao's command, the Great Yong Forbidden Army launched a fierce attack, their spears like a forest thrusting at the enemy.

Meanwhile, the opposing Vassal King's great army was not to be outnumbered; they were numerous, well-equipped, and their soldiers surged forward with fierce momentum toward the Great Yong Forbidden Army.

In an instant, arrows fell like rain, and war drums thundered.

The Great Yong Forbidden Army, under Cao Cao's leadership, also showed no fear, braced their spears to meet the enemy.

(End of chapter)