Chapter 1677

Gu Yi slowly drew the long sword from his waist, the tip of the sword lightly touching the ground, a sense of unyielding fighting spirit revealed in his gaze. Although there was fear in his heart, there was more of a longing for victory and a sense of responsibility for his brothers. He knew deeply that if he retreated at this moment, not only would it be difficult for him 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 doesn't die, then I die. 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.

Yuan Huan's face turned iron-blue upon hearing this; he had not expected 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 waved the weapon in his hand and roared: "Gu Yi, stop your sophistry! Today, I will surely take your head to comfort my brother's spirit in heaven!"

Following Yuan Huan's order, the Yuan family army moved restlessly again, and the atmosphere was tense to the extreme. Gu Yi's soldiers gathered tightly around Gu Yi, each person's gaze filled with resolution; 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 it was 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, facing life and death together.

"Brothers, today's battle may be the last time we fight side by side. But please remember, no matter the result, 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 knocking heavily on the soldiers' hearts.

"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 hoofbeats suddenly came from outside the tent. Everyone looked sideways, only to see a messenger covered in dust rushing into the tent, holding a letter high in his hand.

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

Gu Yi felt a sudden release in his heart upon hearing this, as if a giant rock had fallen to the ground. He took the letter, scanned it quickly, and after confirming it was correct, a smile curled at the corner of his mouth. He looked up at Yuan Huan, his gaze filled with provocation and mockery.

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

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

Following 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 to the side, quietly watching this scene, 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 had to be stronger and braver to lead these soldiers toward the final victory. At the same time, he secretly swore that he would never let anyone sacrifice themselves for him again.

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

Gu Yi smiled slightly and patted the deputy general's 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 belief.

Following 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 generals and soldiers, complex emotions surging in his heart. He knew deeply that although the enemy had been repelled for the time being, the war was far from over, and the road ahead would be even more difficult.

"General, are you really alright?" the deputy general asked with concern again, his gaze revealing a trace of worry. Gu Yi knew that although he appeared to be fine on the surface in this battle, he was actually exhausted to the extreme both physically and mentally. 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, but silently retreated, ordering the soldiers to prepare hot water and food so that the soldiers could have a good rest. The tent fell into silence again, with only Gu Yi's heavy breathing echoing in his ears.

Gu Yi's thoughts drifted back to the battlefield, and those thrilling scenes appeared before his eyes again. He saw himself waving his long sword, fighting to the death with the enemy; he saw the soldiers rushing toward the enemy regardless of their own safety to protect him; he saw Yuan Huan's arrogant face, and his longing for victory in his eyes. All of this made Gu Yi feel incomparably suppressed 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 it hard for him to breathe.

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

He stood up, walked to the entrance 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 most lovable people and also the most worthy of respect.