Chapter 2073 - 2077: Imperial City Arrogance

Yueya City.

The leader of the Imperial Capital, Xie Feihong, originally estimated that it would take three days to capture Yueya City.

But unexpectedly, in just a day and a half, Yueya City was taken by them.

Close to two years!

When leading the troops into Yueya City, Xie Feihong almost shed tears of age.

However, he was also very excited at this moment.

Ranked first among the four Great Generals of the Tianyuan Dynasty, if he could pacify West State this time, this victory would be a significant merit in history.

And now, he seemed to see the hope of defeating Qin Tian because he discovered that the West State Army was in disarray, unable to form a cohesive unit.

"After more than a year of fierce battles, not only has our patience been exhausted, but also the West State Army's."

"Did you see? The West State Army abandoned their armor and fled Yueya City in chaos, as if they had no will to fight."

"This shows that the West State Army's morale is shattered. Our chance has come!"

"Immediately request recognition from the Imperial City, we have captured the most challenging fortress of West State—Yueya City! Next step, we will march towards West Capital City! Request the Ice Emperor to reward the troops, then, we will concentrate our forces to attack West Liang Mountain, and enter West Capital City!"

Xie Feihong stood on the gate tower of Yueya City, at this moment, he gazed far into the magnificent landscape of West State, feeling as if he could match the War God.

"The War God conquered Yueya City, I, Xie Feihong, have also conquered it! Once I capture West Capital City, I shall invite the War God to join me on the gate tower of West Capital City, drink and admire the moon, discussing the heroes of the world!"

Yueya City was engulfed in a sea of joy.

After the Imperial Capital Army invaded Yueya City, they burned, looted, and raped, and in one night, more than ten thousand women were killed after being violated!

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Imperial City.

Upon receiving Xie Feihong's victory report, the Ice Emperor and the Fourth Prince finally breathed a sigh of relief, laughing wildly in the great hall.

"Indeed, the results are immediate after increasing the troops! Hahaha, indeed, Qin Tian is at the end of the road!"

The Ice Emperor raised his glass and drank with the Fourth Prince, War God, and State Preceptor, and said: "Earlier, we already analyzed that the most difficult city to conquer in West State is the natural barrier defense built by Xu Kuan using the terrain."

"Now, we have finally captured it, facing West Capital City is almost a flat journey, entering West Capital City is just a matter of time! Cheers!"

The Ice Emperor spoke eloquently, saying: "Xie Feihong submitted a memorial requesting rewards, naturally, this achievement needs to reward the three armies! I told him, as long as he wipes out Qin Tian, the position of Great General and the Ministry of War are his!"

The Fourth Prince smiled slightly and said: "Father, capturing Yueya City is the first step we completed. Next, capturing West Capital City and killing Qin Tian is the ultimate goal. However, after taking Yueya City, we have completed half, next attacking West Capital City, I expect Qin Tian to fight desperately, but without defensive reliance, we have the advantage of manpower, and with high morale, there should be no problem."

"War God, why do you not speak?"

The Ice Emperor nodded slightly, his gaze directed at the War God.

Since hearing the news, the War God didn't show the same delight as the Fourth Prince and Ice Emperor but rather contemplation and concern.

"Your Majesty, do you not find this suspicious?" the War God said.

"Suspicious?"

"Indeed. Previously, Qin Tian had stabilized the Southern Barbarians at minimal cost, yet before two months have passed, he abandons Yueya City, which is very suspicious," the War God frowned, "According to the front-line battle report, the West State Army retreated almost overnight, indicating that it was not Xie Feihong's attack that forced them to retreat, but a voluntary withdrawal by the West State Army. With Qin Tian's cunning, a voluntary withdrawal must not be simple."

"Hahaha, War God, you're overthinking."

The Ice Emperor said: "Even if Qin Tian withdrew voluntarily, it was also because after our reinforcements, he felt the pressure, knowing it was difficult to resist us in Yueya City, hence the retreat. What's suspicious about that?"

The War God said: "On the surface, it seems so, but in reality, it might not be."

He looked at the Ice Emperor and said: "Your Majesty, after we increased troops in the Imperial City, East State's forces became vulnerable, you also saw, the Dragon Clan's army in our South State borders, they are advancing and halting, seemingly not intending to attack West State."

"Why not attack West State, three possible reasons. First, the Dragon Clan's actual target is our East State; second, the Dragon Clan and Qin Tian from West State, have secretly contacted and formed an alliance; third... a combination of the first two, West State and the Dragon Clan have long been allied, their ultimate goal is for West State Army to defeat our Imperial City Army, and then the Dragon Clan occupies our East State!"

Swoosh!

After the War God finished, the Ice Emperor's face immediately darkened.

Several people directed their gaze at the Ice Emperor, who pondered and said: "What the War God said is not entirely unreasonable. But, as I said before, matters have priorities, the main objective of the Tianyuan Dynasty now is to eliminate Qin Tian, then deal with the Dragon Clan. If there's a way to achieve both, naturally it's best, if not, then we should first destroy Qin Tian, and then consider other threats."

With that, he glanced at the Fourth Prince and the State Preceptor, saying: "Old Fourth, State Preceptor, what do you think?"

The Fourth Prince glanced at the State Preceptor, saying: "In my opinion, Father and War God both make sense. But now, the Imperial City Army has already breached Yueya City, at the foot of West Capital City, even if the Dragon Clan plans to attack our rear, how should we respond?"

The Fourth Prince's words sought the War God's advice.

The War God calmly said: "In my opinion, the insignificant Qin Tian, I have defeated him once, he's not to be feared. We should now withdraw to defend Tiger City, then mobilize troops to negotiate with the Dragon Clan, forcing them to retreat. Once the Dragon Clan withdraws from the Tianyuan Dynasty's borders, we bolster defenses in East State, then assemble a massive force to attack Qin Tian, ensuring his defeat with our rear secured!"

"Heh, I hold an opposite view to yours, the Dragon Clan is not to be feared, historically, the Tianyuan Dynasty has faced the Dragon Clan, winning eight out of ten battles, thoroughly understanding them. But this Qin Tian is a rebel, occupying my West State for several years, if I don't eliminate him, setting an example for others, how can I govern this land?"

The Ice Emperor countered the War God, who, knowing the Ice Emperor's insistence, said no more.

Originally the State Preceptor wanted to speak, but after seeing the Ice Emperor rebut the War God, he retracted his originally planned advice, and upon meeting the Ice Emperor's gaze, knowing his temperament, he bowed and said: "I will follow Your Majesty's arrangement, to repel external threats, we must first stabilize internally, eliminate Qin Tian, then defeat the Dragon Clan, proceeding in order to ensure the dynasty's enduring stability!"

"Hahaha…"

Hearing this, the Ice Emperor laughed and pointed at the State Preceptor, saying: "The State Preceptor knows me, the State Preceptor knows me, hahaha… then let it be done this way! No further discussion needed!"