CHAPTER 961: 416, THE MOMENTUM IS TREMENDOUS, THE WORLD IS SHAKEN_2

"Straightforward words, no hidden meaning. The Jiangbei war is intricate and complex. Although Mr. Lu is willing, he lacks the capability. The Master of Hou Family possesses extraordinary wisdom and should bear this heavy responsibility. As long as the Master of Hou Family commands impartially, Mr. Lu will fully support him."

Chu Kuangren’s expression slightly darkened, realizing Lu Kangping had already cooperated with Hou Yuxiao before him. He immediately understood that he had no choices, thus he bowed to Hou Yuxiao, saying: "The Jiangbei Alliance stands ready for the Master of Hou Family’s command. Just like Master Lu, as long as the Master of Hou Family commands impartially, Mr. Chu will fully support!"

To command impartially...

The meaning of these four words, Hou Yuxiao naturally understood.

It was simply a concern that he would treat the armies of three families unequally.

"Rest assured, both of you. Mr. Hou ascends north, coming from afar, relying on the Jiangbei Alliance and the Lu Clan. Since both of you have such faith in Mr. Hou, Mr. Hou will not undermine the foundation. The armies of three families will fight cooperatively, all allocations decided jointly by the three of us."

After he spoke, Hou Yuxiao looked down at the vast army below, saying deeply: "Three hundred thousand Hurricane Army first integrate with my Hou Clan’s three hundred thousand Zhaoyang Army, totaling six hundred thousand soldiers, led by Master Lu and my fourth brother Hou Yujie, marching north at full speed, must reach Jiuhua Road as quickly as possible.

"The five hundred thousand Shuofeng Army of Jiangbei Alliance still to be led by Alliance Leader Chu and the three of us together, Hou Yuduan to serve as strategist for the Shuofeng Army, asking Alliance Leader Chu to advance, notify Linjiang, Wangchuan, and Jiuhua regions, tell the three paths of Jiangbei Alliance to prepare early, clear obstacles along the way for our troops, wait for the army under Master Lu to arrive, then head north together, destination is likewise Jiuhua Road."

"Second Elder, you lead two hundred thousand Red Flame Army as the rear guard, don’t stray too far from the rear troops, remember to scout ahead, guard against Emperor Yuliang dispatching an army to ambush."

"Yes, elder brother!"

Hou Yucheng responded with clasped fists, Lu Kangping, and Chu Kuangren nodded as well, all three showing invigorated expressions.

The three paths of Jiangbei, Jiuhua closest to Zhongzhou, northeast where Emperor Yuliang is battling the alliance on Dongyuan Path, Hou Yuxiao arranging all troops together towards Jiuhua Road is clear in purpose.

However, Hou Yuxiao’s move north, bringing together two families, is to cooperate with the alliance to flank Emperor Yuliang’s forces on Dongyuan Path, this was already clear.

This current arrangement did not surprise them.

"Five hundred thousand Shuofeng Army, three hundred thousand Hurricane Army, three hundred thousand Zhaoyang Army, plus my Hou Clan’s two hundred thousand Red Flame Holy Army, totaling thirteen hundred thousand soldiers, even though unable to threaten Wanyan Cheng mortally, at least will draw his attention, the alliance will soon ignite battles in Hexi, as Dongyuan Path’s situation remains unclear, our coalition of three will become extremely crucial!"

Hou Yuxiao appeared invigorated, since it becomes crucial, then the alliance will increasingly rely on him, lessening the likelihood of Great Jin’s saints acting against him, even if they do, the alliance won’t stand idly by.

This is, the momentum!

His momentum, had already formed.

"Emperor Yuliang on Dongyuan Path, Youye Emperor in Hexi, Fenling Emperor attacking Liangzhou’s Demon Derivation Holy Sect, Great Jin on three warfronts, three emperors, six kings, and more than ten marquis almost all engaged, little strength left to confront us, if we can assist the alliance in defeating Emperor Yuliang Wanyan Cheng on Dongyuan Path, then in the northern lands, we will be firmly established!"

These words were stated by Lu Kangping, beside him Chu Kuangren nodded as well, Great Jin’s three lines of battle, the most assured victory being Fenling Emperor Helian Ba, the other two lines hold the advantage yet remain unresolved, as long as the coalition approaches Dongyuan Path, Yuliang Emperor’s line will be at a disadvantage, in Hexi, it depends on who between Jing Tianyu and Tuoba Zun excels in skill.

They paid no heed to the battles in Hexi and Liangzhou, whoever wins hadn’t impact the north yet, their focus was on Emperor Yuliang, as long as he’s vanquished, the alliance’s power in the northern lands stays robust, Jiangbei’s Six States remain divided, moreover, the alliance will rely on them more, improving the situation for the three families.

Yet, they did not notice, as they spoke, Hou Yuxiao and Hou Yuduan exchanged a subtle glance, a flicker of obscure hue passed within their pupils.

"Since everyone holds no objections, no time to lose, let the army swiftly depart!"

At Hou Yuxiao’s command, Hou Yucheng, Hou Yujie, Hou Yuduan bowed immediately, responding loudly, turning to Chu Kuangren and Lu Kangping, noticing the two merely nodded lightly, he too offered the same nod back.

By then eight hundred thousand troops had gathered south of Qingyang Prefecture.

As eight hundred thousand soldiers march, the column stretches nearly three hundred miles outward, the sight undoubtedly grand and majestic.

Along the northern advance, another five hundred thousand Shuofeng Army will join, then the coalition rises to thirteen hundred thousand, intensifying the spectacle.

Such momentum, few in the world perhaps only the Holy Land could rival.

Hou Yuxiao gazed downward at the slowly moving army, a chill sparkled in his eyes, he had brought together his family’s five hundred thousand soldiers along with all the elite disciples of the clan, forsaking Hexi, the northern lands would either be the Hou Clan’s new territory or the clan’s burying place.

Only these two options, none other.

"New territory or a burial site, it depends on actions, now everyone believes I intend to flank Emperor Yuliang alongside the alliance, this is the chance, a grand opportunity..."

Hou Yuxiao cast a distant gaze towards the northeast’s Dongyuan Path, his face ghostly murmuring a sentence before turning aside, a faint smile appearing.

Hou Yucheng and the others, Chu Kuangren and Lu Kangping had each departed, yet two remained beside him not leaving.

Yuwen Qing and Lian Ningxue.

Hou Yuxiao first turned to Lian Ningxue, softly said: "Miss Lian, the alliance must know Mr. Hou’s intention by now?"

Since Yuwen Qing could communicate with Tuoba Zun, then Lian Ningxue naturally had means to relay messages back to the Hedong Alliance.

Lian Ningxue witnessed Hou Yuxiao persuading Chu Kuangren, the coalition’s success, Tuoba Zun being forced back, her emotions long mixed and tumultuous. Upon hearing Hou Yuxiao’s inquiry, she lightly trembled, alarm crawling onto her face.

She realized now why Hou Yuxiao brought her along with Yuwen Qing, deliberately using them to relay messages back to Great Jin and the alliance.

This person had dragged them into his considerations...

Lian Ningxue looked at Hou Yuxiao’s faintly smiling handsome face, a fear arising inexplicably in her heart.

"The concerns of Master Hou are unnecessary, since Tuoba Zun’s avatar departed Hexi, the alliance already knew, the occurrences here, even without my conveyance, the alliance would grasp entirely."

Hou Yuxiao nodded, spoke no further, his gaze moving towards Yuwen Qing next to her, clasping fists lightly laughing: "Though I join the alliance, Mr. Hou means no harm to the princess. Should she wish to leave, she may depart anytime."

From the moment Tuoba Zun left, Yuwen Qing’s face had been unsightly, yet now upon hearing Hou Yuxiao’s words, she seemed to understand something, her expression calming down.

"Elder Brother need not worry, though I, Qing’er, have not married, but being half Hou’s family, it is proper to serve beside my husband soon, where’s the reason to leave casually, I will go to my husband now."

On the other side, Lian Ningxue spoke as well.

"Ningxue must also attend to my husband, elder brother, farewell."

The two women left a sentence each, flying directly towards the army’s forefront, by trajectory, one went to Hou Yujie and the other to Hou Yucheng.

Hou Yuxiao spoke not a word, calmly watched them depart, a faint smile lifting at his lips.

He knew their intentions clearly, wishing to remain here, relaying info for Great Jin and the alliance, yet they hadn’t realized, with their power, staying within the coalition, the information available was entirely under Hou Yuxiao’s control.

"Keeping them as messengers is also fine, given time, Second Elder and Fourth Elder may indeed gain brides..."

...

New Yu Era, November 25th, Year 1332

The events in Qingyang Prefecture spread across the world within days.

Hou Yuxiao openly moved the people, secretly crossing Gujiang, troops landed north from Baiming Ferry, forming a coalition with Gujiang Lu Clan and Jiangbei Alliance, sided with the alliance, a total of thirteen hundred thousand troops moving north to Jiuhua Dao, ready to join the allied troops in Jiangbei against Emperor Yuliang Wanyan Cheng’s forces on Dongyuan Path.

Instantly, the world trembled...

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