CHAPTER 498: CHAPTER 426: ENCOUNTERING ME, YOU DON’T HAVE SUCH AN OPPORTUNITY

Xue Xian has arrived!

This news was swiftly spread by the biting wind throughout Fufeng County. The populace, already as nervous as startled birds, instantly shut their doors and windows, not daring to leave even a sliver open.

The soldiers dispatched to the city gates all had ashen faces, anxiety and panic visible on each of them.

By the time they reached the gate, the atmosphere there had grown stifling to the point of suffocation.

Yu Wenye glanced at them but said nothing, taking several strides up the wall to look down. Sure enough, the wide open space before the city gates was filled with soldiers who had just crossed the river, now lined up in neat formation. Flags fluttered, warhorses neighed, a formidable aura reverberated through the landscape, and even from the city walls, they could feel the ground trembling.

Yu Wenye’s brow immediately furrowed.

As he looked down, a rider emerged slowly from the ranks and lifted his head towards the wall.

His eyes were like lightning, sharp as blades, and immediately scared those on the wall, causing them to retreat a few steps involuntarily.

The man wore blood-red armor, with a build as imposing as a mountain. Though the distance obscured his features, one could still discern the pair of piercing, radiant tiger eyes on his sunburnt face. He wielded a Yanyue Blade, its long, broad handle as thick as a man’s arm, revealing its weightiness. The blade glistened, reflecting the sunset with a blinding red glow. His horse, a proud red steed, appeared as if engulfed in flames under the setting sun, and the general seemed to ride on fire, imposing and intimidating!

At this sight, Shang Ruyi couldn’t help but feel her heart leap.

Is this person Xue Xian?

Is this the man who seized Longxi and now marches towards Daxing, annihilating eighty thousand soldiers of Fufeng in a single battle, constructing that terrifying Capital?

Not only did she think this, but everyone on the city wall, and even the soldiers below who had lined up and were ready to march, seemed to be thinking the same. Their eyes became increasingly frightened and desperate, as tens of thousands stood breathless.

The atmosphere grew more oppressive within the stifling air.

However, a doubt also arose in Shang Ruyi’s mind. The troops had already gathered beneath the walls; why hadn’t they attacked?

Could it be, they didn’t come here to attack?

Yet, looking at their troop arrangement, though orderly and imposing, they lacked siege equipment, and their formation didn’t imply any imminent assault.

What exactly were they here for?

At this moment, the man below slowly raised his hand, the Yanyue Blade tracing a gleaming arc in the air, then gradually pointing towards the one surrounded by others atop the wall—

Yu Wenye!

His blade was directly pointing at Yu Wenye!

This is—

Shang Ruyi’s heart sank, she quickly turned to look at Yu Wenye, only to find him with a stern expression, the calm eyes reflected the glint of the blade, turning sharp.

Xue Xian was issuing a challenge!

And the challenge was aimed at Yu Wenye on the wall!

Nie Chong, who had been following Yu Wenye closely, stepped forward with a frown and softly said, "Great General, I just heard them say a few words after they crossed the river. It seems—all troops are to hold position, and this time they’re here for you only."

"Oh?"

Yu Wenye raised an eyebrow slightly.

He asked, "Did you hear what they said before crossing the river?"

Nie Chong shook his head: "The river’s current sped up at dusk and because of the sound of the water, I couldn’t hear what they said before crossing."

Hearing this, Yin Changyue, Song Yu, and others around displayed shocked expressions.

Even though he amazed everyone earlier on the march by hearing the messenger’s voice, this time he surprised everyone again. The Little Forest River is hundreds of paces away from the city gate, barely visible from such a distance, and amidst tens of thousands of troops, he could actually hear the words of the other side?!

Dai Junliang incredulously stepped forward, "What you said, is it true?"

Nie Chong said plainly, "I do not lie, I repeat everything I hear."

Dai Junliang seemed yet incredulous, while Yu Wenye lowered his gaze in thought, then said blandly, "I understand what the opponent means."