Chapter 2225 - Divine Craft Arrows! (1/2)

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

The battlefield was known to be hell on earth, a meat grinder for soldiers. Even though the soldiers could freely breathe and were currently uninjured, no one knew if they would come back alive from the next battlefield.

Everyone had grown accustomed to the battlefield being cold, cruel, and arduous, so it was easy to understand what they felt when they saw the Tang happily feasting away.

In the alliance camp, a Youzhou scout kneeled and respectfully said, “Master, the Tang in the steel fortress show no signs of stopping their celebration.”

Thud! A plump palm slammed against a table, causing even the ground beneath it to tremble.

“Bastard! This is already the seventh day! What is that bastard thinking?!”

An Lushan’s beard trembled as he raged.

One day, two days, three days… the Great Tang’s celebration seemed to have no end. Even though he knew that Wang Chong didn’t have good intentions, An Lushan had to admit that the activity to their south had already begun to affect his army’s morale.

While An Lushan raged, Cui Qianyou, Tian Qianzhen, and Tian Chengsi frowned.

They understood Wang Chong’s intentions, but they didn’t know what to do.

They had already discussed whether or not they could imitate the Great Tang and hold their own feast, but Gao Shang had quickly rejected the idea.

The reason the alliance had been able to remain so calm and free of quarrels was that they were independent of each other and respected each other. Other than when they fought, they basically kept to themselves.

If they wanted to feast as the Tang did, who would provide the food for the feast?

Goguryeo didn’t raise much livestock, so they would have to depend on the Eastern Turks and Khitans, but would the Eastern Turks and Khitans be willing?

Moreover, the countries had different eating customs, so if this matter were done poorly, it would fail to calm the army’s morale and also stir up conflict between the countries, doing the opposite of what they hoped.

At this moment, a familiar voice said, “Heh, just a few small matters. Is there any need for Lord Protector-General to be concerned?

Everyone turned to the speaker. The tent flap was raised, and a familiar figure wearing a black robe entered the tent.

“The Divine Works Elder?”

Everyone was rather surprised to see this visitor.

“Elder, welcome!”

An Lushan quickly got up, brought his hands together, and bowed, his expression extremely courteous.

“Cui Qianyou, order some men to warm up some wine and bring it over.”

“Heheh, that’s not necessary, as I’m just passing by. Just get me a seat,” the Divine Works Elder said lightly, waving his hand.

He was quite satisfied with An Lushan’s attitude.

In truth, he hadn’t been very friendly to An Lushan when he first arrived at Youzhou. The man was a mere mortal, someone that was being used by the organization. But over these last few days, An Lushan had gone on a charm offensive, giving him all sorts of gifts.

Ever since Genesis Supreme’s descent, An Lushan had been more courteous to him than even to Genesis Supreme.

The Divine Works Elder normally didn’t receive much attention in the organization, almost not existing. An Lushan’s efforts immediately pushed his self-respect to the very maximum.

The Divine Works Elder raised his head and proudly said, “It’s just some ants celebrating before their deaths, so why should Lord Protector-General be concerned? Once Lord Protector-General rules the world and becomes its master, you will realize that this Wang Chong is nothing at all.”

An Lushan bowed and respectfully said, “I will take Elder’s auspicious words to heart. If there really is such a day, Elder will undoubtedly have played a major role. An Lushan will not forget Elder’s efforts.”

The mighty Protector-General of Youzhou, the supreme commander of the alliance, was being so meek to the Divine Works Elder, even flattering him. If outsiders saw this, they would find it very hard to believe their eyes.

But Cui Qianyou and Tian Qianzhen were totally unperturbed, as if they had seen nothing at all.

The two of them were no stranger to An Lushan’s way of doing things. This was how An Lushan had treated Zhang Shougui long ago.

They knew their master was someone who did not strike unless he was sure of success. For him to suddenly fawn like this meant that he was seeking something.

“Then I won’t be polite. Once Lord Protector-General conquers the world, you may fulfill this promise you made to this old man.”

The Divine Works Elder stroked his beard, a look of pride on his face.

An Lushan quickly exchanged glances with his subordinates, all of them with understanding smiles on their lips.

An old monster like the Divine Works Elder who had lived for ages and possessed so much knowledge was basically a moving treasury.