Chapter 897- Revival (1/2)

”Open the city gates!”

With an order, the iron chains started to move and the city gates slowly opened. We all charged in like fishes. The usually prosperous Fan Shu City was now in a mess, the city wall was covered in axe marks and sword cuts. It was also stuck full of arrows. A bunch of soldiers tried to pull them out but the arrowhead was stuck so deep in it couldn't be moved. Forget it, it was a problem for the future. Under Emperor Owen's orders, Tian Ling City NPC army all moved it. Li Mu, Wang Jian and I chased the win, directly forcing the Swirling Abyss City players to the southwest of the city before we stopped. The Swirling Abyss City elites suffered losses but their main force was still there. Seven million of them still stared at Fan Shu City aggressively from the southwest, they would launch an attack at anytime. If they came once more then it would be a battle to the death.

An hour later, I returned back to the city with a full inventory. I entered the Royal Army General tent while turning those equipments into God's Army Card while looking at Fan Shu City around me. This place had already changed.

There were many white trees that were planted on the sides of the path, the autumn wind blew and many white flower petals floated onto the ground. The Emperor seemed like he was in a good mood, he didn't flick off the petals on his shoulder and rode his horse to the side of Duke Ding Fan. He smiled, ”Fan Shu City was able to survive for so many days under the attacks of Swirling Abyss City, such a subject is really rare. Duke Fan has done well, I won't forget your reward. The day Fan Shu City is rebuilt would be when you receive your title.”

Ding Fan held up his blood stained iron sword, his slightly old face was filled with joy, ”Your Majesty, the last Emperor and I were considered the top twelve cavalry of the empire. Then I fought by his side and the scenes of the battle we had in Cang Gang Valley is still fresh in my head. Unfortunately... So many years have passed, I have grown old, we are all alive in history. I am probably going to be someone forgotten about by the times.”

Owen quickly smiled as he said, ”No, Duke Fan still has his skills. Looking out there aren't many young generals that are as strong as you. Moreover, the world is still in chaos and I am still depending on you to lead Fan Shu City troops to conquer cities and unify the world!”

Ding Fan cupped his fists, ”If the empire needs me then I will go all out to bleed every single last drop of blood for it!”

”Great!”

Owen was delighted, ”Tian Ling Empire is blessed to have such a general like Duke Fan!”

Ding Fan nodded his head, ”Your Majesty is wise, without Your Majesty personally leading the troops to help, my old bones would probably be stewed for three days and nights as reward for the Swirling Abyss City soldiers.”

Owen laughed, ”Duke Fan is joking.”

At this point I arrived beside the Emperor and said, ”There are still large amounts of Swirling Abyss City troops and adventurers. We can't slack if not once they counter attack we might not be able to defend.”

Owen said, ”General Li is correct, what should we do?”

”Prepare to defend the city.”

”Okay!”

At this point the horse that Ding Fan was on stopped as he turned and looked towards me. Looking at how my war robe and armor was dyed red, sword handle and sheath covered in sword marks, he smiled in praise, ”This little general is the legendary Royal Army General Li Xiao Yao?”

I smiled courteously and looked towards Ding Fan. This old general was really good at fighting wars, as a Duke he was still willing to lead his troops alone. What was even rarer was that he was already sixty and was still so valiant, making me really impressed. I nodded my head, ”Li Xiao Yao greets Duke Fan!”

Ding Fan slightly smiled and nodded, ”General Li doesn't have to be so polite. I heard that you were personally promoted to Commander in Chief, that is really a joyous thing. It seems like the empire is filled with talents and the old people like me can be at ease. I heard that... Apart from Li Xiao Yao, Autumn Harvest Army General Zhou Ning, Fire Dragon Army Major Fang Ge Que, Fire Axe Army Major Bei Chen Feng are also rising generals. Your Majesty is that true?”

Owen nodded, ”Yes, the four of them are the top generals of the young generation!”

Drunken Spear headed forwards and said humbly, ”Thank you Your Majesty for your praise!”

I looked towards him teasingly and sent a message to him, ”Why don't you call him dog emperor? I think that it is best if you call him that, say it for me to listen!”

Drunken Spear replied, ”You asshole, I don't want to die!”

I laughed out loud. At this point many Fan Shu City civilians gathered on both sides of the path and welcomed the reinforcements from Tian Ling City. Emperor Owen decided to set the meeting hall in the Duke Manor and as the Ruler of the country he naturally moved in too. Louis, Les, Long Zhong etc also moved in to stay in the Duke Manor. A guard walked over and said to me, ”Commander in chief you room is beside Duke Ding Fan is that okay? Although it is a little bad but it is better than the hotels outside.”

I shook my head, ”Thank you but there is no need, I don't need a room.”