The threat from the Demon Sect had become too great. With only Yan Shao'an stationed in the Northern Plains, it was clear he was struggling to hold the line alone.
Li Chengyuan was, of course, aware that the current Grand General of the Northern Garrison Army was none other than Dong Wanjun, Xu Dingchun's disciple.
But times had changed. Under pressure from the Demon Sect, he had no choice but to send Xu Dingchun to garrison the Northern Territory. Otherwise, another major defeat like the last one would shake the very foundations of Xuan Yang.
Xu Dingchun gave a military salute and boomed, "Your subject accepts the command!"
Before the words had even faded, he departed from the Astronomical Bureau with swift decisiveness. That very night, he led his troops out of the Imperial City.
...
「By the shore of Cang Lake.」
Big Beard's breakthrough was nearing its end.
