MMORPG: War God, You are Invincible Again-Chapter 1454 - 49: Zuo Shahe Arrives in Person
Yan Nanxing’s actions are something even an old fox can see through. This is about making his stance clear. Yesterday, when faced with the Da Qin General, there was still warmth in their interaction, but today’s meeting with the Emperor of Da Qin must absolutely show no overstepping.
Talking casually and joyfully with a General from an opposing nation is still within acceptable limits. However, if you were to warmly engage with the leader of the enemy country, it would be a serious issue, almost akin to treason once heard by your own countrymen.
Even though there are no citizens of Da Yan Country here, Yan Nanxing remains cautious, constantly reminding himself that he is a person of Yan Country and cannot accept favors from an enemy state.
Seeing that Yan Nanxing remains unmoved, Zuo Shahe can only wave his hand and say, "General Yan, rise and come inside with me for a chat."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The two entered the Central Army Tent without any other followers. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
At this moment, wine had already been set on the table. Zuo Shahe sat boldly in the main seat, lifted his fine wine toward Yan Nanxing, and said, "Come, General Yan, a name famous in the Celestial Realm, I am truly delighted to meet you today. I toast to you, General Yan!"
Upon hearing this, Yan Nanxing hurriedly lifted his wine cup, standing up and bowing, he said, "Your Majesty’s words make me feel overwhelmed, I don’t dare, I don’t dare!"
They both drank the wine in their cups. Then, Zuo Shahe spoke again, "Back when Da Qin and Da Yan battled, with blood flowing like rivers and millions of corpses, Da Yan could have taken over Da Qin, but unfortunately, within Yan Country, powerful ministers held sway, pursuing their personal desires, which is truly regrettable!"
"Your Majesty, if back then the entirety of Da Yan were united, and we resisted Da Qin’s army of eight hundred thousand, I wonder if Your Majesty might have different feelings now." Yan Nanxing knew he could no longer accept the praises from the other side, so he chose to speak directly in opposition.
Hearing this, Zuo Shahe laughed heartily, "General Yan, even if Da Qin had been defeated, I would have no complaints. The strategy you used back then, predicting Da Qin’s moves at every step, was truly without flaw. Talent like yours in the military, Da Qin can only admire."
"Is that so? Before I came here, I broke through three of Da Qin’s defense lines and killed nearly twenty thousand Da Qin soldiers with my own hands. I wonder what Your Majesty thinks upon hearing this?"
This was Yan Nanxing’s probe. In one night, it was enough for him to think through many things, like the goodwill Da Qin was showing him.
This goodwill could be interpreted as him being a talent that’s hard to find. Whether the other side was merely pretending to surrender him out of formality, or if they truly respected him, made a big difference. Although Yan Nanxing felt it was impossible for him to join Da Qin and accept their recruitment, this question was something he very much wanted to clarify.
Upon hearing Yan Nanxing’s words, Zuo Shahe was silent for a few seconds, then sighed, "In war, how can there be no deaths? Your prowess, General Yan, I have indeed experienced again today. Within a few hours, you broke through three of Da Qin’s defenses, truly admirable. Our Da Qin soldiers are prepared for utter destruction, wrapping our bodies in horsehide. The fallen heroes of Da Qin shall be remembered. General Yan, I’ll speak plainly; Da Qin does indeed hope to enlist a talented commander like yourself. We won’t harbor animosity because you once killed Da Qin soldiers. Da Qin respects force and honors the strong. Your actions have always been respected by Da Qin. If we could gain your help, fewer Da Qin soldiers might die in the future. As for your refusal to join Da Qin, that is no problem. Da Qin will not forcibly keep you, but if we meet on the battlefield, Da Qin soldiers will not show mercy.
Listening to Zuo Shahe’s sincere words, Yan Nanxing fell silent, then let out a sudden smile, "If Da Yan had a hero like you, how could Da Yan not rise? How could it not unite the Celestial Realm?"
Indeed, compared to the King of Da Yan, when Da Qin waged war against the countries of Zhao and Yan, it showed the massive pressure Da Qin was enduring. Yet, even in such times, the King of Da Qin withstood the pressure, never choosing to retreat, always persisting. Even on the Da Yan battlefield, Yan Nanxing’s strategies caused Da Qin continuous setbacks, and Da Qin never considered changing the commanding general, completely entrusting authority, believing in their generals. Which general wouldn’t be moved by such actions?
If Da Yan had such a resolute emperor, how could Da Yan have been annihilated by Da Qin? It might even have become Da Qin’s greatest enemy.
At that time, Da Yan was well-supplied and prosperous, one of the last countries to be conquered by Da Qin. The reason it lasted until the end was because of Da Yan’s strength, forcing Da Qin to muster national efforts to contest it. However, by that time, Yan Nanxing had already been put to death by the King of Da Yan. Even though Yan Country was thriving, without an exceptionally brilliant general to command, defeat was only a matter of time.
"Haha, it’s all ancient history now, General Yan, don’t dwell on it. Come, drink!"
Zuo Shahe then proceeded to converse with Yan Nanxing at length, starting from the day and continuing until late into the night.
Through a day’s communication with Zuo Shahe, Yan Nanxing realized he was seeing a truly competent ruler, who never fussed over momentary gains or losses, possessing courage, responsibility, and foresight. All the qualities a heroic ruler should possess, Zuo Shahe embodied.
How could the Six Kingdoms respond to such a Da Qin under the control of such an emperor?
Yan Nanxing let out a sigh; Six Kingdoms opposing Da Qin was merely a joke. What transpired before would undoubtedly recur, without any surprises.
Beyond Da Qin, the Six Kingdoms were filled with petty schemes, each with their own agendas, incapable of contending with a united Da Qin. It was sheer folly to think otherwise.
Through a day’s conversation with Zuo Shahe, Yan Nanxing finally saw the conclusion of the future. In one night, he completely gave up on the idea of returning to Da Yan. Why return? To once again listen to their deceitful gambits, full of ulterior motives?
Yan Nanxing naturally disliked these intrigues and tricks, preferring to wander freely than indulge in such hollow schemes.
The next day, Yan Nanxing bade farewell to Zuo Shahe and left the region of the Six Nations’ battle alone, without knowing if he would live or die.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the Seven Nations’ struggle, a phenomenal show was unfolding.
The three great heavens’ chaotic war.
The dead souls of the Nine Domains Heavens, along with the Dao Yi True Realm, and the once-fallen souls of the Eight Desolations Heavens, were all returning.
Initially, even with their resurrection, the Desolate Wilderness Holy Lord had absolute dominance. However, the Desolate Wilderness Saint King no longer remained submissive under the Holy Lord, beginning to establish his own front.
Some even chose to betray the Holy Lord directly, defecting to the Nine Domains and Dao Yi True Realm, allowing Dao Yi Nine Domains to gain the strength to rival the Eight Desolations Heavens.
Dao Yi and the Nine Domains Heavens formed an alliance and launched an unparalleled war against the Eight Desolations Heavens.
Compared to the Titans’ Seven Nations dispute, the war here was even more brutal.
Back in the Ancient Heavenly Realm, the Titans’ population was plentiful, yet compared to these three great heavens, it was merely a drop in the ocean.
A line of battle stretched across a quarter of the Hanqiu Mountain Realm, where the resurrected undead of the Eight Desolations Heavens clashed endlessly with the resurrected undead of Dao Yi and the Nine Domains.
The Clan Leader of the Duksa family lay leisurely on a stone chair, with Tianma Hang, Suo Wuchang, and Luo Haibin, the three Family Heads, seated beside him. These four had been buried in the Celestial Realm during the Territorial Demon’s invasion.
Now they were all resurrected one by one.
They remained key figures of the Nine Domains Heavens, commanding reverence from all directions.
Nie Sanling, though still wanting to reestablish an alliance between the Six Domains and the Four Great Families of the Sky Domain, realized that no one paid him any heed, because this time it was an external enemy, unlike previous internal wars. Collaboration was crucial. Stirring up internal divisions at this juncture was pointless, anyway they all knew their new lease on life wasn’t going to last long.
The last lingering thought in their minds was vengeance against the Eight Desolations Heavens. Back then, the invasion by the Eight Desolations shattered the Nine Domains, causing immense oppression and helplessness. This grudge must be repaid.
The Dao Yi True Realm was the same, led by the resurrected Earth Venerable, they began a sincere collaboration with the Nine Domains.
They launched an attack on the Eight Desolations Heavens first.
The Eight Desolations Heavens responded slowly, suffering heavy losses from a major blow.
Fortunately, the Desolate Wilderness Holy Lord was powerful enough to stabilize the situation, preventing the newly assembled Eight Desolations army from collapsing.
