351 Internal Strife (1/2)
Jun Mo Xie raised his wine cup, and drained it with closed eyes. He remembered a poem and couldn't help but sing, ”What is today's death? It's tough to fight the battles of life. This is just the plot of the deceased from the past. The Kings of Hell beheads many a banners!”
Then, there was a ”BANG!”… Jun Mo Xie had thrown his cup down. His body appeared tall and lofty as he sat atop his horse, and declared, ”It's needless to say that the families of you three-hundred men will be taken care of by the Jun Family from now. Whether in their old age… or their marriage… they can count on our family as long as a Jun still lives! I — Jun Mo Xie — won't allow a single one of them to be wronged!”
”Many thanks, Young Master Jun! We will return this favor from the Jun Family in the next life!” The faces of all the three-hundred men were grateful. They had steeled themselves for the decisive battle. But, not only because of the lofty and heroic Jun Wu Yi… but because of martial law as well! Their parents, their children, their wives… their entire families would suffer from the stigma of their cowardly reputation if they became scared in face of battle. So, they had to keep their head up. The situation was extremely difficult, but they simply couldn't refute.
However, they were afraid of dying in the end. The great and towering heroes may have met their fates with dignity… and without any complaints since ancient times. But, they hadn't necessarily desired to die. And, it was the same for those ordinary men at this moment.
However, they felt like they were going to die for a ”bosom friend” when they heard Jun Mo Xie speak! They knew that they would die in the decisive battle ahead. And, they couldn't help but wonder about their families in this moment. However, the person they had looked at with the most dislike had become the source of their comfort. And, his solemn promise had left them to feel relieved.
What does a man live his life for? For whose sake does he toil and labor so hard? What does he fight those bloody battles for? He does it for his parents, wife and children. The thoughts of glory and wealth take a back seat… especially before a final battle to the death.
The only thing they felt anxious about was the family they were leaving behind. But, Jun Mo Xie had promised to deal with the issue. They were unaware that he had made that decision due to the feeling of guilt. But, they still felt assured.
They would face death with a peaceful mind!
The three-hundred men then took a knee, and drained their cups. Then, they gave Jun Mo Xie a profound look before they got up to their feet. They then went their way… without turning… or even looking back.
”This is just the plot of the deceased from the past. The Kings of Hell beheads many a banners!” Jun Wu Yi laughed and continued, ”This is a good poem. There are indeed countless of my good brothers there!”
Then, he ordered in a low voice, ”Move!”
Twenty-thousand cavalry men dismounted, kneeled, and spoke in unison, ”We pay great respects to the commander! May he return safely, and with glory!”
”May he return safely, and with glory!” these words made Jun Wu Yi's body stiff. But, he didn't turn to look. The three Dongfang brothers' bodies were straight as a ramrod as they slowly pushed his wheelchair forward…
Faint sobs could be heard behind them. The twenty-thousand kneeling soldiers couldn't get up.
The Southern Heaven City's war banners fluttered.
A force of four-thousand was silently waiting at the city gates in formation. Jun Wu Yi was on his wheelchair; he looked tranquil. Whether he would live or died… was irrelevant. He had already disregarded the thoughts of his life and death.
Xiao Han and the others also stood in formation. They gave Jun Wu Yi a meaningful look. Their clever trick had succeeded. So, they looked complacent at the moment. That thorn in the back wouldn't be so lucky that day… no matter what! They needn't act themselves since this plot had worked in the coy of the most legitimate excuse. He would now be forced to go into danger, and wouldn't return from this road!
Li Jue Tian, Solitary Eagle, Lei Wu Bei, Shi Chang Xiao, Feng Juan Yun stood not too far from there. Those five men looked into the distant from their side. Li Teng Yun and the others from every powerful family stood behind them as spectators of the battle. Each individual had a differed expression on their face. They obviously had different thoughts going through their minds.
”Are the odds of today's battle genuinely unknown?” Feng Juan Yun graced black clothes, black hair and black scabbard on his body. He stood as straight as a javelin as he looked at the tranquil Jun Wu Yi who was at the head of the formation. He felt sorry in his heart. [Such an excellent man of his generation will die before my eyes, and I still can't do a thing to help!]
”There's no scope of any odds!” Solitary Eagle's face was gloomy. And, his eyes had hint of anger that was already teetering on the edge of fury. He was on the verge of exploding. He had never harbored an iota of respect for Li Jue Tian. But, his resentment towards that man had reached a point of extremity at this juncture. That day was the first time that these two men who had been rivals for half their lives — Solitary Eagle and Feng Juan Yun — were of the same opinion.
Shi Chang Xiao stood on the side. He also had an expression of eventuality on his face. Lei Wu Bei stood stoned face. And, Li Jue Tian stood with his hands behind his back. His expression was tranquil. But, he was brimming with the arrogance. This showed his belief that only he reigned unbridled and supreme.
Li Jue Tian regarded himself as impervious; other people's point of view didn't matter to him. [I will decide whether my way of handling things is brilliant or dishonorable! I will take out anyone who refuses me! Even if you're a Great Master of equal fame… it doesn't matter to me! I'll fix you the moment you dare open your mouth! The clenched fist is the strongest argument!]
Feng Juan Yun sighed.
He suddenly became determined to become the strongest Great Master. The man couldn't understand this strange feeling. But, he was sick of Li Jue Tian's conduct. [In what way is his bearing that of the second strongest man in the world? He's overbearing when he hides his flaws, and acts in a tyrannical manner! There isn't a single good thing about him… except for his earth-shattering strength!]