Chapter 910 - Country without a ruler (2/2)

Horse hoof sounds spread over. In the distance, Han Yuan and Xiao Lie led the cavalry of Royal Army over. There were around three thousand of them. It seemed like the Royal Army lost much more than the other armies.

”General!”

Han Yuan jumped off his horse and cupped his fists, ”General, you have returned?”

I nodded, ”Yeah, how did you all come back too? Is Tian Ling City no longer in danger?”

”Not yet...”

Han Yuan raised his blade and said angrily, ”However, Duke Luo Xun, that old thing, doesn't want us to camp within Tian Ling City. So he sent Xiao Lie and me to lead the forty thousand Royal Army troops out of Tian Ling City to chase the losing army. The Moon City kids escaped so quickly that we could only return without gaining much!”

Xiao Lie held his spear and said, ”Sir, I think you should head to Tian Ling City!”

”Why?”

”Because... Emperor Owen died in Green Qilin Valley, and his heart shot was through by Lanais. This thing has spread out in Tian Ling City and the various marquis all crave the throne. Among them, Duke Luo Xun has the most power since he still has the seventy thousand Rongdi Army. The Empire's other armies each are left with tens of thousands. We only have fifty thousand people left, which is enough to battle against the Rongdi Army. If you don't head back, then Duke Luo Xun will make himself the Emperor!”

I sighed. Xiao Lie thought things through and was always careful with his words. What he said made sense. Once Duke Luo Xun took the throne, I would have a tough time in Tian Ling City. I nodded my head, ”Order all troops to get on their horses and follow me to Tian Ling City!”

”Yes, Commander!”

……

Royal Army was left with twelve thousand cavalry. Xia Ye, Xiao Lie, Han Yuan, and Long Xing used the horses which transported goods as war horses. A total of fifteen thousand followed me to Tian Ling City. At least we were able to maintain the fifteen thousand cavalry stats - a large amount of them consisted of heavy-armored cavalry. In battle, they were much stronger than the light Rongdi Army. This was something I was relying on.

When I arrived at the Tian Ling Empire, the city gates were open. The country war was twenty-seven hours away from ending, but everyone was in the same mood as if it had ended in advance. Bringing the Royal Army into the city towards the palace, I saw many guards passing through, many of them crying like they were moaning for Owen who died in battle.

As for Owen, he did many stupid things when he took the throne. In Green Qilin Valley, he personally led the troops and finally looked like the Xia Yu Army General. What a waste. Lanais didn't want to see this Emperor rise up and killed him with an arrow.

”Stop!”

Outside the gate, a bunch of Rongdi Army troops replaced the royal guards to guard the entrance. They were really prideful as if they were the heads of the Empire.

”Keng!”

I pulled out my Dragon Reservoir Sword and said coldly, ”The Royal Army is here to pay respects to the Emperor. Move aside, or I will kill!”

Han Yuan and Long Xing also pulled out their blades. The Rongdi Army also heard that it was Royal Army and they yielded, ”Go ahead, however, His Majesty is dead. The country is mourning, and we cannot allow weapons. Hand over your weapons before you enter the city!”

I laughed coldly, ”So the Rongdi Army can bring weapons in but we can't? No need to say anymore, if you want to live, just shut up!”

I rode the horse and rushed the God Dragon Horse into the city. Long Xing, Han Yuan, and the others followed. The Royal Army swarmed into the city, not restricted by the Rongdi Army at all.

Within the city, Emperor Owen's body was placed in a grand casket. However, the funny thing was that no matter how good the coffin was, one was already dead so it didn't make a difference.

”Royal Army General Commander in Chief Li Xiao Yao has arrived!”

Instantly, the generals and civil servants looked at me. Duke Luo Xun was in white; his eyes tearing up as he stood where the ruler should be. In his hands was a mourning document while he gave me an ice-cold stare.