Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 582 - 480: The Second Accident

When they arrived at the city tower, the whole world had already dimmed as if it were night, and some people were even preparing to light torches.

At that moment, the thick dark clouds above were suddenly ripped open by the sunset on the horizon, creating a giant crack, and golden sunlight immediately spread across the entire world, illuminating the Fufeng City Gate upon which countless gazes were already focused. In an instant, everything became clear to everyone.

Xue Xian’s army had already crossed the Little Forest River.

The vast army of over a hundred thousand soldiers was now arrayed outside Fufeng City. As far as the eye could see, there was no end in sight, only the deafening roar of countless people, the snapping of banners, and clouds of dust swirling into the air.

Though they had won a few battles before, and though today’s confrontation had been prepared in advance, facing this scene, Shang Ruyi couldn’t help but draw a cold breath.

Especially when she saw one rider standing out, Xue Xian positioned at the forefront of the army!

Today, he was still clad in armor, seated upon a towering, jet-black horse, holding the hefty Yanyue Blade. Everything seemed as it had in previous battles. Yet, as the golden sunlight shone in from behind, he stood against the light, emanating a mysterious, dark and brooding aura.

That aura was chilling.

Shang Ruyi knew, this battle was no longer merely Xue Xian leading the Longxi Army eastward to breach Fufeng and enter Daxing. Today, it had become a fight for the survival of the entire Longxi Army.

If they lost here, it would be difficult for Xue Xian to ever again...

So, he would fight desperately!

Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi’s breath became even more strained. She turned her head to look at Yu Wenye beside her, clad in the heavy Bright Armor, one hand resting on the battlement, his expression grave as golden sunlight cast a translucent, pale hue across his face.

Yu Wenye had battled Xue Xian twice before, and although he’d won both times, they had been narrow victories.

Now, having just recovered from a serious illness, could he truly go into battle and fight desperately against Xue Xian?

"..."

Shang Ruyi’s eyes flickered more intensely, instinctively wanting to say something. But at that moment, Yu Wenye had already turned to Mu Xian and the others behind him, giving the order: "Out of the city, prepare to fight!"

The people standing behind him, their eyes on him, all carried a sense of worry.

Hearing that he intended to lead them out for battle, several exchanged glances. Dai Junliang immediately said, "Great General, the Great General’s health has only just improved, it might be—"

"Not necessary,"

Yu Wenye raised a hand to stop him from continuing, and turned back to look at the endless military formation behind Xue Xian, speaking solemnly, "Today, if I don’t go into battle, then this fight will yield no result."

"...!?"

Upon hearing this, everyone wore expressions of shock.

No result? What does that mean?

But before anyone could ponder or ask further, Yu Wenye had already raised a hand, turned, and descended the city tower. Dai Junliang and the others did not dare to linger, quickly following after him.

As Shantong’er, too, was about to descend the tower to prepare for battle, Shang Ruyi suddenly called out to him, "Shantong’er."

Shantong’er immediately halted and turned back to her, "Sister Ruyi?"

Shang Ruyi stepped forward, glanced at Yu Wenye’s retreating figure, and said softly, "I don’t care what result this battle brings, I just want the Great General and all of you, to return safely."

"..."

"Do you understand what I mean?"

Shantong’er blinked, then smiled again.

He nodded, about to say something, when Nie Chong, beside him, spoke to Shang Ruyi, "Young Madam can be assured. In this battle, the Great General is sure to achieve the result he desires."

"..."

"And Young Madam will surely see him return safely."

Shang Ruyi slightly raised an eyebrow, looking into his bloodshot eyes that seemed especially weary, yet at this moment, he made such a promise to her.

As if—

Shang Ruyi remained silent for a moment, nodded, and said, "Alright."

Then, the two of them immediately descended the city tower.

Once everyone was arm and mounted, a team of soldiers quickly stepped forward to remove the heavy bolt. With two low, long creaks, the city gate slowly began to open before them, and the golden light of the setting sun immediately fell on each of them, momentarily blinding them from its glare.

Yu Wenye also slightly squinted his eyes.

The dozens of pounds of iron armor and the heavy Mo Blade in his hand weighed him down, making it hard to breathe. After all, having been gravely ill and comatose for days, to head out to battle now, especially against Xue Xian, was indeed a bit of a strain.