Chaos Heavenly Emperor Technique
Chapter 635: Fierce Sun Battle Cavalry Camp! (1 more)

Chapter 635: Chapter 635: Fierce Sun Battle Cavalry Camp! (1 more)

The setting sun hung precariously low, its lingering glow spilling across the long stretch of the imperial road, as if caressing it with a layer of gilded light.

From afar, a lengthy caravan of horses approached the magnificent city walls of the Imperial City, drawing steadily closer.

At the vanguard of the procession flew a banner, the Black Sun Banner!

This patterned flag signified the royal family of the Tianyang Empire, indicating that this caravan was none other than the Tianyang Empire’s envoy team.

About three hundred elite soldiers accompanied the entourage. Under the diplomatic agreement between the two countries, the visiting envoy team was not to exceed a thousand people. This group of three hundred was, therefore, within regulations.

Leading them was a general clad in Fierce Sun battle armor, riding a noble steed infused with demon blood, guiding the envoy’s contingent forward at a steady pace.

Having drawn near to the Imperial City, soldiers clad in black armor were stationed at both the front and rear of the envoy team. These were members of the Sky White Empire Black Armored Cavalry Army, ostensibly there to escort the envoy team but also to keep a watchful eye over them.

"Open the city gates!"

Not until the envoy team was about a hundred meters from the city entrance did the officer on the city walls command the gates to be opened, allowing the Tianyang Empire’s envoy team passage.

Decades ago, the Sky White Empire had suffered significant losses in a major war against the Demon Clan of the Northern Demon Domain. The Tianyang Empire had taken advantage of this weakness to invade the northwest border, forcing the Sky White Empire to sign several unequal treaties, including the cession of several cities along the northwestern frontier.

After resting and rebuilding for over a decade, the Sky White Empire had somewhat recovered, but the Tianyang Empire continued to lord over them as a superior nation, constantly bullying the Sky White Empire.

This time, under the pretext of rescuing Nangong Yin, they exploited the situation to dispatch troops. Ostensibly, it was to save Nangong Yin. In reality, it was just an excuse to demand further compensation from the Sky White Empire.

The greed of the Tianyang Empire was certainly unsightly!

"Fierce Sun Battle Cavalry Camp!"

Atop the city wall stood an elderly man with white hair and beard, donned in armor engraved with the spread wings of a mighty eagle.

This elder was none other than the Imperial YingYang General, Deng Xian.

At this moment, of all the Upper Generals remaining in the Imperial City, Deng Xian was the only one.

Deng Xian clenched his fists tighter. His own YingYang troops had fought bitterly against the Fierce Sun Battle Cavalry Camp on numerous occasions, and he was quite familiar with the middle-aged commander leading them.

Xiahou Lie!

He had joined the Fierce Sun Battle Cavalry Camp at thirty and climbed the ranks from Chiliarch to Upper General within just five years. His strength had even reached the Peak King Level!

"Tianyang Royal Family has sent Xiahou Lie at the helm, obviously with no good intentions. Despite his youth, the man harbors wild ambitions that can’t be ignored."

Deng Xian stroked his beard and inquired of his Deputy General, "Which member of the Divine Sect has come to receive the envoy?" (Divine Sect: refers to the National Guardian Divine Sect Cangqiong Sect; generally, Imperial officials refer to the Cangqiong Sect as simply the Divine Sect.)

"General, it seems that the second son of the Divine Sect, Yue Tengfeng, and Elder Wen have come to receive them," replied the Deputy General.

"Yue Tengfeng?"

A faint smile flashed across Deng Xian’s face, "Of the three sons of the Yue Family, it’s this Yue Tengfeng that has some future prospects. Has Yue Sect Leader finally decided to let his son face some challenges?"

At a young age, Yue Tengfeng had been sent directly to the notoriously demanding Northwest Army to experience life-and-death battles. Thus, among the older generation of generals, Yue Tengfeng was held in high regard.

Conversely, Yue Chengjie and Yue Tianqun, the other two, were generally regarded as typical second-generation progeny with neither exceptional talent nor ability, barely worth a second glance from these seasoned generals.

"Rumble!"

The massive city gates were slowly lifted, allowing the envoy team from the Tianyang Empire to enter in an orderly fashion.

Deng Xian furrowed his brows. Without the arrival of someone from the Cangqiong Sect, he had no choice but to descend the city wall himself to receive the envoy team.

After all, in name, the Tianyang Empire held the status of a superior nation, and it would be inappropriate to treat them with disrespect.

Just then, a group of individuals emerged from behind the city wall, steadily approaching. At the forefront were Yue Tengfeng and Wen Tingguang.

"At last, they’ve arrived!"

Deng Xian stroked his long beard, when suddenly, he caught sight of a familiar face in the crowd and his pupils involuntarily contracted.

"That kid, what’s he doing here?"

Deng Xian was inwardly shocked. By all accounts, this was not the kind of occasion where such a youngster would show up!

The person who had surprised General Deng was, of course, Ling Feng.

Ever since receiving the news of the imminent arrival of the Tianyang Empire’s Envoy Team, Wen Tingguang had frantically searched for Ling Feng, which was why they were somewhat delayed.

Of course, following Ling Feng was Tuoba Yan, who was disguised as a man, also mingling within the crowd.

Even if this woman were to disguise herself as a maid, she was still too striking. Only by sticking a large beard on her could they somewhat conceal her unparalleled beauty.

"Elder Wen, Second Young Master!"

Deng Xian greeted the approaching figures with a clasped hand salute, slowly saying, "The Tianyang envoy has already arrived at the city gates. Let’s hurry and meet them."

"That sounds good. Thank you for your efforts, General."

Wen Tingguang quickly bowed in thanks. Though he was part of the National Guardian Divine Sect and held a high position, he was still several levels below Elder Deng.

"It’s an honor that Elder Deng still remembers his junior," said Yue Tengfeng, who also hurriedly bowed. His military rank amongst the forces was as City Guard General, a common military title, whereas Deng Xian was an Upper General. So, before Elder Deng, he could only refer to himself as a subordinate.

"Young man, not bad at all."

Deng Xian nodded and smiled, then the group quickly descended the city wall to meet the envoys from the Tianyang Empire.

On the way, Deng Xian occasionally glanced at Ling Feng, feeling perplexed. When had this kid joined the Cangqiong Sect?

Ling Feng inwardly gave a wry smile; the reasons behind it would take a long conversation to explain.

"Neeeeigh!"

The warhorse let out a long whinny.

At the front, Xiahou Lie pulled the reins, leaping down from his horse and squinting his eyes, he surveyed the majestic city before him.

Sooner or later, the thundering hooves of my Fierce Sun Battle Cavalry Camp will stand before these gates!

Perhaps due to his youthful achievements, Xiahou Lie was a prominent advocate for war within the Tianyang Empire, holding strong ambitions towards several surrounding empires.

And standing around the envoy team, Liu Hongzhang had long been at the ready, his face full of smiles, looking as though he had already forgotten he was an Elder of the National Guardian Divine Sect!

"Elder Liu, what’s this? Your Sect Master isn’t personally welcoming me? Are you saying that I’m not important enough to merit the Sect Master’s personal attendance?" Xiahou Lie asked disdainfully, sweeping a contemptuous look over Liu Hongzhang. In his eyes, such spineless characters were no different than stray dogs by the roadside.

"This..." Liu Hongzhang’s face briefly changed, but he quickly put on a smile again, saying, "The Sect Master is in secluded cultivation and cannot come to meet you. I apologize for the lack of courtesy..."

"General Xiahou, if I am to welcome Your Excellency, surely that wouldn’t be considered rude?" At that moment, Deng Xian’s voice carried over from a distance, drawing ever closer until he stood right before Xiahou Lie, his imposing aura unfolding to meet Xiahou Lie’s own.

"Thud, thud, thud!"

Xiahou Lie took three steps back, his eyes narrowing as he fixed his gaze on Deng Xian and gave a fist salute, "So it’s the Old General himself! Your illustrious reputation has long been familiar to this junior. However, as the saying goes, new talents constantly emerge. I’m afraid that the name of the Old General might be unknown in a few more years. It’s quite fitting for an Upper General to end up as a mere City Guard General. Haha..." Xiahou Lie’s words were laced with thorns, mocking Deng Xian as being past his prime, relegated to retiring within the Imperial City and taking a position as City Guard General.