Dream of the Red Chamber: After being exiled, I went on a killing spree in Liaodong.

Yu Puhe smiled as he looked at the Yue envoy, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

If the Vietnamese army had arrived earlier, he could have launched a preemptive strike and decisively defeated Jia Yi's 110,000 new recruits!

In his view, with 300,000 followers and the fighting power of Thor Warrior, crushing Jia Yi was just a matter of waving a hand.

"Rest assured, Master, our sovereign has begun mustering troops."

The Yue envoy cupped his hands and smiled, "Your army will surely arrive in a few days."

When he left the capital, the emperor had already assembled his troops at the drill ground, and by then the journey was more than halfway complete.

"good!"

Yu Puhe laughed loudly, his heroic spirit soaring to the sky.

"Once the King of Yue arrives, we will immediately send troops—to take Jia Yi's head!"

The White Lotus leaders echoed their sentiments, and the tent was filled with murderous intent.

Meanwhile, Jia Yi's army had already penetrated deep into the heart of Fujian.

"Your Highness, another fifty li will take us to Nanxiong Prefecture in Guangdong."

Niu Dahao rode up to Jia Yi's side, his tone calm and steady.

"good!"

Jia Yi raised his whip and ordered, "Order the three armies to set up camp and rest tonight. Tomorrow, we will take Nanxiong Prefecture in one fell swoop!"

According to a secret report from the Embroidered Uniform Guard infiltrating Guangdong, the White Lotus Sect's garrison in Nanxiong Prefecture numbered no more than five thousand, a mere rabble.

If it weren't for the approaching nightfall, he would have loved to immediately send his troops to invade the border.

"Yes, sir!"

Niu Dahao clasped his hands in acceptance of the order.

Having traveled with him for so long, he has gained considerable experience and has become increasingly mature and reliable in his actions.

After investigation by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, it was found that this person was completely loyal and had no disloyal intentions.

Jia Yi gradually began to treat him like Wu Sheng, thus fulfilling his old friendship with Niu Jizong.

Meanwhile, the White Lotus Sect's spies had already discovered the army's movements.

When the news reached Nanxiong Prefecture, the garrison commander was terrified.

Let alone Jia Yi himself, just hearing that an army of 110,000 was pressing in made his legs go weak.

Without waiting for orders, the entire army collapsed and fled overnight, running faster than rabbits.

News of the fall of Nanxiong was quickly delivered to Yu Puhe.

His expression changed drastically: "Jia Yi has already traveled from Beijing to Guangdong and Guangxi so quickly? Did they grow up on air and electricity? How could they run that fast?"

Originally, it was thought that we could hold out for a while longer, but now the situation has suddenly changed.

"Someone! Quickly find out—how long until the Yue army arrives!"

At this moment, the main force of the White Lotus Sect has been assembled, and only the Vietnamese army needs to join forces before they can march north.

At this time, the King of Yue was leading an army of 200,000 into the border region of Guangdong and Guangxi.

Upon entering the territory, they encountered the messengers sent earlier.

"So? What was the reaction of those White Lotus Sect idiots?"

The King of Yue reined in his horse and asked.

"Reporting back to the king, they were so overjoyed when they heard that our dynasty had sent 200,000 troops to help them that they almost jumped for joy!"

The envoy couldn't help but chuckle.

"Hahaha!"

The King of Yue laughed loudly, his eyes gleaming.

"A bunch of fools, do they even deserve to control Thor? This kind of secret technique is a piece of cake for me!"

"Indeed, Your Majesty is wise!"

The envoy nodded repeatedly.

"Pass down the order—the entire army must accelerate, marching day and night!"

The King of Yue's eyes burned with determination. "I must join forces with these fools as soon as possible!"

Previously, the White Lotus Sect's attitude was unknown, so we proceeded cautiously and waited to see.

Now that we know his foolishness is beyond measure, there is no need to hide our sharpness any longer.

Two hundred thousand Yue troops moved swiftly like the wind, rapidly converging on the main force of the White Lotus Sect.

War clouds loom, and a storm is brewing over the two vast regions of Guangdong and Guangxi.

Many far-sighted people had already taken their families and valuables and disappeared into the deep mountains and forests, vanishing without a trace.

As the rising sun once again pierces the sky...

Jia Yi has led his army to the gates of Nanxiong Prefecture.

"This city... why isn't there a single person in sight?"

Forward Niu Dahao squinted at the city wall, which was empty and silent, with not even a sentry in sight, and his brows furrowed immediately.

"Could it be that they heard we were coming and ran away in advance?"

With a wave of his hand, the squad pushed the ladder closer, and several soldiers climbed over the wall to investigate.

Where are they?

"Judging by their appearance, they've probably all run away."

"Let's go inside and take a look!"

……

The soldiers who climbed the city wall surveyed the city and saw that the streets were in disarray, doors were wide open, and pots and pans were scattered all over the ground, clearly indicating a hasty retreat.

Although there were no signs of an ambush, the group still cautiously searched the city and only opened the city gates after confirming that it was safe.

"boom--"

The heavy city gates slowly opened, and Niu Dahao sneered, "The White Lotus Sect? They're nothing but a bunch of rabble."

"The dignified Prince of Nan'an was defeated by such a piece of trash? What a disgrace!"

He looked disdainful and turned to report the situation to Jia Yi.

"It seems the White Lotus Sect is planning to amass its forces for a decisive battle with us?"

Jia Yi stood below the city gate, a slight smile playing on his lips. "That's interesting—where did they get the guts?"

"Pass on the order!"

"The army has entered Nanxiong Prefecture!"

"We're not leaving. We'll just stay here and wait for them to come to us!"

"yes!"

Niu Dahao responded and left, directing the troops to enter the city in an orderly manner.

At this time, the Embroidered Uniform Guard had already found several defeated soldiers who originally belonged to the Prince of Nan'an.

After a thorough interrogation, the truth behind that disastrous defeat was finally revealed.

Immediately afterwards, they escorted several defeated soldiers back to Nanxiong Prefecture and headed straight for Jia Yi.

"Your Highness."

The Imperial Guards bowed and led the group to them.

Upon hearing the words "Your Highness," the fleeing soldiers turned deathly pale, fell to their knees with a thud, trembling uncontrollably, barely able to utter a word.

"What's going on?"

Jia Yi raised an eyebrow.

"Your Highness, they are former subordinates of the Prince of Nan'an and personally experienced that battle."

The Imperial Guard explained, "We know exactly what happened back then."

"Oh?"

Jia Yi's gaze sharpened. "Tell me, how did you lose?"

Previously, the Embroidered Uniform Guard only knew that the Prince of Nan'an had died in battle, but did not know the details.

Jia Yi, on the other hand, was deeply interested in the hidden story behind this defeat.

Several defeated soldiers recalled the battlefield that day, their faces still pale and their teeth chattering.

Finally, the eldest man gritted his teeth and spoke:

"Your Highness...at first, those rebels from the White Lotus Sect were no match for them!"

"We've been on the offensive the whole time, and victory is just around the corner!"

"But then... Thor descended to Earth!"

His voice trembled, "The tide of battle has turned on the spot!"

"Thor descending to earth?"

Jia Yi's eyes darkened slightly.

Could it be... a firearm?

"I don't really understand either."

The veteran said, trembling, "I only saw a few people rush out of the enemy lines, carrying strange bundles on their backs."

"They lit something, and then there was a loud 'boom'—"

"Flames soared into the sky, blood and flesh flew everywhere, as if divine punishment had descended upon the world!"

"Everyone around me... was blown to pieces..."

His eyes were filled with fear, as if he had returned to purgatory.

That kind of scene is something mortals cannot achieve; only gods would be angered by it!

After listening, Jia Yi understood—

The White Lotus Sect mastered gunpowder.

It must be that when Shuirong was causing trouble in Shandong, the formula was leaked and fell into the hands of this cult.

"Human bomb!"

Jia Yi clenched his fist suddenly and cursed:

"The White Lotus Sect is utterly depraved!"

Human bombs are the most vicious of all. This method has always been the domain of terrorists in later generations.

Who would have thought that the White Lotus Sect would pull this stunt ahead of time?