The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 378 - 377: Proclaiming Peace before the enemy has left our territory makes one a traitor (Tenth update)

Chapter 378: Chapter 377: Proclaiming Peace before the enemy has left our territory makes one a traitor (Tenth update)

Fire Spirit also nodded, saying, "I find Wu Jian’s point quite rational. Now is the best opportunity to negotiate peace."

Upon hearing this, Lin Bai was displeased and quietly furrowed his brows.

Ji Bei and Ji Bai also looked surprised.

The First Princess pondered with deep significance, "Negotiating peace..."

As she spoke these words, a hint of bitterness and killing intent flashed in her eyes.

The army of the Dayue Kingdom had been raiding and plundering in the Southern Region for so long, causing countless deaths among the citizens of Shenwu Kingdom. The idea of peace at this point was hard for the First Princess to accept.

Wu Jian sneered, "Isn’t it obvious? The Shengyue Sect has already sent more than a thousand disciples and elders, and these disciples and elders are all warriors of the Heaven Martial Realm Eighth and Ninth Layers."

"Furthermore, Tuoba Feng, with his growing momentum, has a ten-million-strong army on the battlefield, whereas our army only numbers slightly above four million. Given our significant disadvantage, for Jia Yueguan to have held on until now is already a remarkable feat."

"Negotiating peace is the best solution."

Fire Spirit chuckled, "I find that Wu Jian has a far-sighted vision and makes a good point. At this moment, negotiating peace is the best conclusion."

Upon hearing this, the First Princess paused, then asked coldly, "Does anyone here have a different opinion?"

The entire room fell silent.

Although the military commanders of the Shenwu Kingdom were unwilling to accept this, the current situation of being outmatched made it difficult to reverse the tide.

Meanwhile, inside the four major sects, Ji Bei and Ji Bai were continuously thinking of countermeasures.

The First Princess helplessly shook her head, turning to Lin Bai, "Prince Consort, do you have any good strategies?"

At her question, both Ji Bei and Ji Bai turned their attention to Lin Bai.

As all eyes in the room focused on him, Lin Bai said calmly, "Although I don’t understand much about military deployment, I do know this... before the enemy has left our territory, those who advocate peace are traitors!"

With no expression on his face, Lin Bai stared at Wu Jian and Fire Spirit as he spoke.

"Before the enemy has left our territory, those who advocate peace are traitors!"

His statement clearly asserted his unwavering stance.

He was determined to drive out every soldier of the Dayue Kingdom from the Shenwu Kingdom.

Upon hearing Lin Bai’s declaration, all the military commanders once again saw their fighting spirits rekindled.

Even Ji Bei and Ji Bai nodded in agreement.

"The Prince Consort is right. Before the enemy has left our territory, those who advocate peace are traitors!"

"I agree. If we negotiate peace at this point, how can we face the people of the Southern Region?"

"I would rather die than accept peace."

"First Princess, please think this matter over. We must not negotiate peace!"

"First Princess, please think this matter over. We must not negotiate peace!"

All the military commanders knelt and begged earnestly.

Meanwhile, Ji Bei also voiced out, "We think that negotiating for peace is not appropriate."

Ji Bai chimed in, "I also feel the same. Even if peace is to be negotiated, it should only be done after we have driven these beasts out. It won’t be late then."

More than a hundred disciples and military commanders from the four major sects were present in the commander’s tent.

At this point, almost all of them were opposing the proposals of Wu Jian and Fire Spirit.

The First Princess spoke with utmost seriousness, "I agree with all of you, how could we negotiate for peace before the enemy has left our territory?"

"Wu Jian, Fire Spirit, this matter is not up for further discussion. It is absolutely impossible for Shenwu Kingdom to negotiate for peace at this point. If peace is agreed upon now, how would Shenwu Kingdom establish a foothold among the 700 states of Lingdong?"

"Once we agree to peace, Shenwu Kingdom will certainly lose all its prestige. Even if we have vast territories, it will all be for naught."

"The matter of peace will not be revisited. From now on, anyone who dares to propose peace will be dealt with according to military law."

This was said with firm determination by the First Princess.

Feeling humiliated, Wu Jian laughed coldly, "Haha, Prince Consort, you’re so formidable. Then why don’t you come up with a viable plan?"

Fire Spirit chuckled, "I agree with Wu Jian. If you think you’re up to it, why don’t you come up with a strategy to turn the tide of the battle?"

Lin Bai faintly replied, "Although I don’t have a plan right now, solutions are eventually conceived by people."

Wu Jian sneered, "That’s the same as not saying anything. When we’re discussing state affairs here, it would be best for the Prince Consort to speak less nonsense. Even a mute person would be more useful."

Fire Spirit chuckled, "I agree with Wu Jian. It’s the same as not saying anything."

Lin Bai sneered, "At least it is better than committing treason."

Upon hearing this, Wu Jian instantly exploded with anger, slamming the table and pointing at Lin Bai as he roared, "What the hell did you just say? Who is a traitor?"

Lin Bai coldly remarked, "Should I spell it out? Are you from the Canghai Yuntai Palace truly ignorant of what shame is?"

Wu Jian, red-faced with anger, retorted, "I suggest a truce, considering the welfare of Shenwu Kingdom. The enemy is currently stronger; if this great battle continues, deaths will be inevitable. Do you wish to see our soldiers of Shenwu Kingdom falling one after another to the minions of Dayue Kingdom?"

"Lin Bai, what are your true intentions?"

Wu Jian bellowed with rage.

Fire Spirit said, "I think Brother Wu Jian has a point. Persisting in this life-and-death battle with Dayue Kingdom will only increase casualties. The outcome will be the same. Proposing a truce now, even if it means ceding the entire Southern Region, would ensure peace in Shenwu Kingdom and not lead to more deaths of our soldiers."

"Lin Bai, you want our soldiers of the Shenwu Kingdom to go out and fight. Do you wish to see them die right before your eyes?"

Fire Spirit raised his voice at Lin Bai.

Upon hearing his words, the warriors present bowed their heads.

No one wanted to die, not even the warriors.

They knew that if they continued fighting Dayue Kingdom at this point, the casualties would at least number in the millions, perhaps even tens of millions.

"Lin Bai, what are your true intentions!" The Warrior glared at Lin Bai.

"They are soldiers!"

Lin Bai stated solemnly.

"They are soldiers. Their mission is to protect this land. The greatest honor in their lives is to die in battle defending it, not cowering behind a degrading truce agreement while clinging on to their pathetic lives."

Lin Bai roared furiously.

Whoosh!

Hearing Lin Bai’s words, the warriors’ previously confused eyes gradually lit up. Waves of battle intent and killing intent radiated from their bodies, along with military authority.

Lin Bai said, "It’s precisely because they have such a fearless heart and spirit of self-sacrifice that they’re different from us. That’s why they can be called soldiers, warriors while we are just warriors."

The fearless hearts fear no strong enemies. With an order, they would dare to charge at even a god and tear off one of his arms.

The spirit of self-sacrifice fears no death, guarding with blood and sand the land in their hearts that should never be violated by others. Even if it’s just a grain of sand, you can’t touch it without their permission!

This was the difference between a soldier and a warrior.

Bruised by power, status, and wealth, warriors can be tempted.

But not soldiers. They only obey orders, adhering to their faith and the commitment in their hearts.

You might be able to shatter their bodies, but you should never hope to extinguish a soldier’s will.

A warrior stood up and said with fists clasped, "Commander, we fear not death. We only wish to drive out strong enemies, keep our Shenwu Kingdom strong and everlasting, and protect our people."

"Prince Consort is right. The greatest honor in a soldier’s life is dying in battle protecting the land and people he holds dear."

"Commander, if I could die in battle, I would depart with honor."

"Commander, our life’s mission is to defend the Shenwu Kingdom. Today, the enemy is at the gates. How can we live in fear!"

"Commander, we agree with Prince Consort’s words. Soldiers should embody the spirit of the military. Anyone who tries to encroach upon our land, even if he is the Demon God of Hell, will have to face us in the netherworld after we die!"

"Commander, we are not afraid of death. Please, do not negotiate a truce!"

All the warriors present knelt down, emitting intense killing intent, they resolutely said.

Numb with shock at the sight, Wu Jian muttered in trembling rage, "You, you, you are all stubborn fools. Fine, if you want to go to your deaths, so be it."

Lin Bai stared coldly at Wu Jian, "Wu Jian, you’re just so eager for a truce. Are you afraid of death or we are?"

Clatter!

When Wu Jian heard this, his face tensed up and he began to sweat profusely.

Wu Jian looked at Lin Bai in terror, as if Lin Bai had caught him by the tail, "You-you-you, shut up. I don’t fear death..."

In fact, Lin Bai was right.

When Wu Jian saw the formidable power of the Dayue Kingdom army, he became inclined towards retreat.

At this moment, his constant pleading for the First Princess to call for a truce was to end the warfare at Jia Yueguan as soon as possible, thereby securing a moment’s peace.

Otherwise, once the Dayue Kingdom army broke through Shenwu Kingdom, the first to be destroyed would be the Canghai Yuntai Palace, and the first to be killed would be the elite disciples of the Canghai Yuntai Palace. As one of the Four Emperors of the Canghai Yuntai Palace, Wu Jian naturally would be the first target of Dayue Kingdom’s extermination.

But once a truce was brokered at this moment...

As long as Shenwu Kingdom was not destroyed within a year by the Dayue Kingdom...

Then, within this year, Wu Jian could leave Shenwu Kingdom and head to the Miracle Ridge. By then, the survival of Shenwu Kingdom would no longer be of concern to him.

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