Issuing the edict to all armies to convene, Zhao Jiang had awaited this day.
Once he became the Alliance Leader, he would command a vast army of two million. Although this number was greatly exaggerated, the current massive army was sufficient to sweep through Xiao Yunqi's forces.
Once successful, he would become the common lord of the world.
The thought made his heart swell with excitement.
Zhao Jiang was filled with lofty ambitions.
After tidying his robes and sword, he ascended the high platform with ardor, burned incense, and prayed, saying:
"The nation is unfortunate, the imperial order in disarray. The traitorous minister Xiao Yunqi deceives the emperor, adding calamity to the sovereign... We fear the country will fall, and today we gather righteous troops to face the national crisis..."
After speaking, he cut his arm to pledge allegiance, and the lords below were somewhat moved by Zhao Jiang's passionate words.
After descending from the platform.
