Chapter 1021

Gu Yi slowly drew the long sword from his waist, the tip of the sword lightly touching the ground, a trace of unyielding fighting spirit revealed in his eyes. Although there was fear in his heart, there was more longing for victory and a sense of responsibility for his brothers. He knew deeply that if he retreated at this moment, not only would he be unable to escape death, but the soldiers behind him would also fall into a land of eternal doom.

"Yuan Huan, you keep saying you want to avenge your brother, but do you know that your brother brought it upon himself? On the battlefield, everyone follows their own destiny; if he didn't die, I would be the one dead. Today, if you want to fight, I, Gu Yi, will accompany you to the end!" Gu Yi's voice was sonorous and powerful, echoing in the tent, making everyone present feel his firm determination.

Hearing this, Yuan Huan's face turned iron-blue; he did not expect Gu Yi to be able to maintain such momentum in such a desperate situation, and a trace of dread could not help but rise in his heart. But soon, this dread was replaced by endless anger. He wielded the weapon in his hand and roared: "Gu Yi, stop quibbling! Today, I will definitely take your head to comfort my brother's spirit in heaven!"

With Yuan Huan's order, the Yuan family army became restless again, and the atmosphere was tense to the extreme. Gu Yi's soldiers gathered tightly around Gu Yi, everyone's eyes filled with determination; they knew that this battle concerned life and death, and concerned honor.

"General, what should we do?" the deputy general asked in a low voice, his voice carrying a trace of trembling, but more of trust and loyalty to Gu Yi.

Gu Yi took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over every soldier, complex emotions surging in his heart. He knew that the reason these soldiers followed him was not only because he was a general but also because they believed in him and were willing to fight side by side with him and go through life and death together.

"Brothers, today's battle may be the last time we fight side by side. But please remember, no matter what the result is, we are comrades-in-arms, we are brothers. I, Gu Yi, will never let any of you face death alone." Gu Yi's voice was low and powerful, every word hitting the soldiers' hearts heavily.

"General!" the soldiers shouted in unison, their voices filled with emotion and determination. They knew that at this moment, they were not just fighting for survival, but for dignity and honor.

Just as the two sides were at daggers drawn, a burst of hurried horse hoof sounds suddenly came from outside the tent. Everyone looked sideways, only to see a messenger full of dust, rushing into the tent in a hurry, holding a letter high in his hands.

"General, reinforcements have arrived! It's the reinforcements sent by His Majesty!" the messenger's voice was full of excitement and joy.

Hearing this, Gu Yi's heart relaxed, as if a giant rock had fallen to the ground. He took the letter, browsed it quickly, confirmed it was correct, and a smile curled at the corner of his mouth. He looked up at Yuan Huan, his eyes full of provocation and mockery.

"Yuan Huan, it seems your plan is going to fail. Reinforcements have arrived; whatever skills you have, just use them!" Gu Yi's words were full of confidence and dominance.

Hearing this, Yuan Huan's face changed greatly. He knew deeply that once the reinforcements arrived, he would completely lose his advantage. He glared at Gu Yi, hating him to the bone, but eventually had to wave his hand helplessly, signaling the Yuan family army to retreat.

With the departure of the Yuan family army, a burst of cheers erupted in the tent. Gu Yi's soldiers hugged each other, celebrating this hard-won victory. And Gu Yi stood aside, watching this scene quietly, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

He knew that although this battle was won, the road ahead was still very long and very difficult. He must be stronger and braver to lead these soldiers to the final victory. At the same time, he also secretly vowed that he would never let anyone sacrifice for him again.

"General, are you okay?" the deputy general walked to Gu Yi's side and asked with concern.

Gu Yi smiled slightly and patted the deputy general on the shoulder: "I'm fine, thanks to everyone. We are a team, a whole; only by being united as one can we overcome all difficulties."

"Yes, General!" the soldiers responded in unison, their voices filled with firmness and faith.

With the retreat of the Yuan family army, the tent gradually returned to calm, but under this calm, undercurrents were surging. Gu Yi stood in the center of the tent, looking at the joy and fatigue intertwined on the faces of the soldiers, his heart could not help but surge with a complex emotion. He knew deeply that although the enemy was temporarily repelled, the war was far from over, and the road ahead would be even more difficult.

"General, are you really okay?" the deputy general asked with concern again, a trace of worry revealed in his eyes. Gu Yi knew that although he looked fine on the surface in this battle, he was actually exhausted physically and mentally to the extreme. He shook his head gently, trying to dispel the haze in his heart.

"I'm fine, just a bit tired," Gu Yi said softly, his voice carrying a trace of trembling that was not easily detected. He turned and walked toward a corner of the tent, where there was a simple bed; he sat down slowly, closed his eyes to rest, and tried to calm his mood.

Seeing this, the deputy general did not say anything more, just retreated silently, ordering the soldiers to prepare hot water and food, letting the soldiers have a good rest. The tent fell into silence again, only Gu Yi's heavy breathing echoing in his ears.

Gu Yi's thoughts drifted back to the battlefield, and those heart-stirring scenes appeared before his eyes again. He saw himself wielding a long sword, fighting the enemy to the death; saw the soldiers, in order to protect him, rushing toward the enemy regardless of their own safety; saw Yuan Huan's arrogant face, and his longing for victory in his eyes. All of this made Gu Yi feel incomparably depressed and heavy.

He knew that as a general, he shouldered the fate of the entire army. Every battle was a test of his ability and determination. He could not have any retreat or hesitation, because once he fell, the entire army would lose its backbone and fall into chaos. This pressure made him feel incomparably heavy, as if a giant mountain was pressing on his heart, making him unable to breathe.

However, Gu Yi also understood that he could not be crushed by pressure like this. He was a general, a warrior, and even more the leader of these soldiers. He must be strong, lead everyone out of the predicament, and meet future challenges. Thinking of this, Gu Yi opened his eyes slowly, a firm light flashing in his eyes.

He stood up, walked to the door of the tent, and looked at the busy soldiers outside, a warm current surging in his heart. These soldiers, although exhausted, were still sticking to their posts, contributing their strength to the victory of the entire army. They were the cutest people and also the people most worthy of respect.