[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme":3,"chapter-pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-286":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Pursued by the Top Grade Saintess after Engagement Annulled",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1391402,1845,"Chapter 286 - 284: Training Gu Sha Before Battle","pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-286",286,"\u003Cp>Xia Feng gently kissed her forehead, \"You’ve worked hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Lingxuan’s cheeks flushed, \"Doing something for my husband, what’s there to speak of hard work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of tenderness, Xia Feng reached out and tucked her loose hair behind her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I might be very busy for a while coming up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Lingxuan hugged him tightly, \"I know you’re working hard to enter the Divine Domain sooner, we’re all waiting for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Xia Feng came out of the Dream Realm Pearl, it was already the next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the soldiers stood vigilantly outside the camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A whole million soldiers, silent as if trained to be one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Xia Feng returned this time, he had been assigning the army to Gu Sha, this was the first time seeing the trained soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to look at Gu Sha, \"Not bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Sha, who had been tense, finally relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward two steps, \"Emperor’s Son, previously there were no orders on the marching direction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With so many people, we need to act in batches, give us a direction to advance, and I’ll order it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng turned to look at him, \"You and I have both seen the layouts of the other two continents, and their troop movements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Given our current situation, which one do you think is more suitable to attack?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Sha paused, such decision-making was always made by the Emperor’s Son before, for him to execute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was his opinion suddenly being asked today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Primarily, the question was too tricky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Western and Southern Continents had long been on guard against the Empire’s army, both coasts ready with double the forces waiting for us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whichever continent he mentioned, it would be difficult and thankless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Gu Sha’s troubled expression, Xia Feng clicked his tongue, \"I told you to train the soldiers, didn’t you reflect yourself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers relied too much on Xia Feng, so upon hearing of his ’death,’ they lost their backbone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng’s reason for having Gu Sha train them was because he noticed Gu Sha depended too much on him too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the Eighth Flying General of the Great Xia Lingxiao Pavilion, how could you not have some ability to think for yourself now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the doubt and dissatisfaction in Xia Feng’s eyes, Gu Sha panicked, kneeling on one knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor’s Son with deep foresight, I dare not speculate recklessly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng, angry enough to kick, but seeing the million soldiers watching, left Gu Sha with some dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down at Gu Sha, \"I had you lead the troops to reflect mainly to remind yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gu Sha, you’re a general, not just one of my subordinates, not just following orders; you must have your own ideas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold sweat broke out on Gu Sha’s back, knowing the mistake in his words but not daring to apologize now, he awkwardly knelt on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng valued Gu Sha and took a deep breath, speaking calmly, \"Think about it, without me, which country would you attack first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Sha scratched his head, starting to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vermilion Bird and White Tiger were definitely out of the question, thrice the army waiting for them, going would be walking into a trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he had been training Great Xia Soldiers on the plains for a while, he couldn’t say a million soldiers could resist the enemy’s three to five million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some hesitation, he spoke, \"If not considering the Endless Sea, I would start from behind the Li Huo Empire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cross the entire Turki Mountain Range, directly penetrate their heartland.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After taking Li Huo Imperial Capital, we have a point in the Southern Continent that can both advance and defend, providing a fallback.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Direct sea battle with the three nations’ armies, regardless of the continent, is not wise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No stronghold, behind is the Endless Sea, too many troops to break through.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not to mention on the sea, too easily they could orchestrate an accident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kneeling, Gu Sha contemplated, his face growing more concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But there’s no way to cross around elsewhere, even if the Emperor’s Son used Divine Power to freeze the sea, it would be too conspicuous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the time a million troops crossed, they could encircle us, further, with higher cost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, he hadn’t thought of these, as these matters were for the Emperor’s Son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now thinking in his position, he suddenly saw a deadlock before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His speaking voice wasn’t quiet, and the soldiers around were Martial Artists with high realms, so after his words, the initially silent crowd started murmuring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat was about to drip from Gu Sha’s forehead; handling such a situation, he couldn’t find a way out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a general, even if not the lead commander, avoiding responsibility like this was dereliction of duty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pursed his lips, \"Subordinate is incompetent, please punish me, Emperor’s Son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng snorted lightly, \"You’re not incompetent, you’re derelict, fighting without contemplating costs our Great Xia soldiers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An arrogant army is doomed to fail, no matter how mighty we seem, many are waiting to take a bite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took two steps, helping Gu Sha up, \"Alright, I’ve got plans for this; turning out like this, I’ve a part too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Sha stood a bit bewildered, still pondering the choice ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what does the Emperor’s Son plan to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng smiled, \"Previously, fearing leaks would alert them of our marching route, I didn’t tell anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Sha remained puzzled, \"So, which country are we attacking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng’s lips curled up slightly, \"That’s a secret.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finishing, a spindle-shaped Spirit Boat appeared in his palm, slowly enlarging, hovering above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside held the Power of Space, so even if larger, not overly so, blocking some sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng glanced at a distant clearing, stopping the Spirit Boat there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All soldiers, enter the Spirit Boat in formation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Sha questioned, \"This can’t fit a million soldiers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Feng Yu spoke helplessly, \"Emperor’s Son surely has his plan, let’s watch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finished speaking, he joined curiously, seemingly wanting to ask what this was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng did not explain, knowing spies from other nations might be in this army, uncertain how many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once inside the Spirit Light Flying Boat, further plans will be discussed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, even if they tried to spread news, it would be too late.\u003C\u002Fp>",1049,"2026-06-05T22:57:42.810Z",1,"novelbin.me","ce5acdc3fee71c598b3886947a8ff434d86443ed54f91fe5a3f304376286a2d7","pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-438","pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-437",634,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-cover.jpg"]