My strength increases by one percent every day; I can destroy stars with my bare hands.

After the two escaped, Li Xuancang did not rest for a moment and headed to Xuanyang County City as quickly as possible.

The soldiers guarding Xuanyang County were bored and chatting amongst themselves.

Suddenly, dust billowed on the horizon, and a figure could be vaguely seen rushing towards the city gate.

"Something's up, everyone be careful."

The city's soldiers were all alarmed, picked up their weapons, and stared intently at the approaching figure.

Li Xuancang rushed to the city gate before stopping.

"Li Xuancang, the commander of the Anzhou Army, is here. Take me to see Commandant Zhou immediately."

The situation was urgent, and every second was precious. Li Xuancang introduced himself and asked to see Zhou Xingzhan immediately.

The soldiers guarding the city were taken aback. Then, a new recruit asked, "Do you have an identification token?"

The new recruits were cautious and wanted to check Li Xuancang's identity token.

Having survived two major battles, Li Xuancang was dressed in rags and didn't even have a complete set of clothes, so where would he get an identity token?

At this moment, the squad leader guarding the city gate rushed forward and immediately recognized Li Xuancang.

"It's Lord Li, please make way immediately."

This man was a surviving veteran of the Xuan Yang County army. He recognized Li Xuancang and, without any further obstacles, led the way for Li Xuancang.

He arrived at the military camp and, after being informed, Li Xuancang soon met Zhou Xingzhan.

"This humble servant greets Lord Zhou."

Upon seeing his former superior again, Li Xuancang bowed respectfully.

"Xuan Cang, why do you look like this?"

Zhou Xingzhan was happy to see Li Xuancang again, but he was taken aback when he saw Xuancang's disheveled appearance.

Before Li Xuancang could explain, he hurriedly asked, "Does Your Excellency have any healing pills on you?"

Shen Qingshan, whom Li Xuancang was carrying on his back, was already exhausted and would die if he did not receive treatment soon.

"have."

Zhou Xingzhan took out several pills from his pocket. Soldiers always carried life-saving pills with them.

Li Xuancang didn't have time to thank him before taking the pill and giving it to Shen Qingshan.

After the elixir entered his body, Shen Qingshan's injuries gradually stabilized, and a touch of color returned to his pale face.

Seeing this, Li Xuancang finally felt relieved.

"My lord, I would also like to trouble the camp's military doctor to treat Fellow Daoist Shen's injuries."

Zhou Xingzhan readily agreed, and soon a military doctor carried Shen Qingshan away for treatment.

"Xuan Cang, what happened?"

After Shen Qingshan was taken away, Zhou Xingzhan couldn't help but press for answers.

"My lord, the barbarian army is about to attack."

Li Xuancang's words were astonishing, and Zhou Xingzhan was immediately shaken by them.

"What?"

Zhou Xingzhan was shocked and then panicked.

The veterans of Xuanyang County have been almost entirely killed or wounded, and the new recruits are not yet fully trained. If the barbarian army were to attack, they would be powerless to resist.

"My lord, I am on my way to Cangyun Ridge..."

Li Xuancang told Zhou Xingzhan all the information he had gathered, and Zhou Xingzhan was shocked.

He knew from the beginning that Li Xuancang was no ordinary person, but how long has it been? Li Xuancang has actually reached this point, which is unbelievable.

"My lord, the situation is urgent. You must make preparations as soon as possible. I will return to Anzhou City immediately to report to Lord Du and ask him to send troops to support us."

Zhou Xingzhan snapped out of his shock and immediately realized the seriousness of the situation.

"Yes, yes, Xuanyang County needs support."

With the current strength of Xuanyang County, they are completely unable to stop the barbarian army. Only with the support of Anzhou Army will they have a glimmer of hope.

Zhou Xingzhan looked at Li Xuancang anxiously and urged, "Xuancang, you must return to Anzhou City immediately and persuade Lord Du to send troops to provide support."

Zhou Xingzhan pinned his hopes on Li Xuancang; whether he could survive depended on whether Li Xuancang could persuade Du Tianfeng to send troops.

"Rest assured, my lord, I will do my utmost."

Li Xuancang assured Zhou Xingzhan.

After Shen Qingshan's injuries were given basic treatment, Li Xuancang carried him away.

The barbarians could attack at any time, and Li Xuancang was worried about leaving Shen Qingshan in Xuanyang County.

Watching Li Xuancang's departing figure, Zhou Xingzhan murmured to himself, "I hope it's not too late."

Immediately, Zhou Xingzhan exuded a chilling aura and ordered in a deep voice, "Everyone, assemble at the training ground."

Li Xuancang traveled day and night without rest, returning to Anzhou City as quickly as possible.

The soldiers guarding the city were all extremely surprised to see Li Xuancang's savage appearance.

"Is that Lord Li?"

The group looked at each other, unsure of what to do.

Ignoring the stares of others, Li Xuancang went straight to the camp to see Du Tianfeng.

Inside the main tent, as Li Xuancang recounted the events of the trip, a look of shock flashed in Du Tianfeng's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by anger and worry.

"My lord, Xuan Yang County is in grave danger. If it falls, the consequences will be unimaginable. Please send troops to its rescue immediately."

Li Xuancang requested Du Tianfeng to send troops, arguing that they could not stand idly by and watch Xuanyang County fall.

Once Xuanyang County falls, the barbarian army can advance unimpeded and even attack Anzhou City, with unimaginable consequences.

Du Tianfeng's face was ashen, caught in a dilemma.

He knew the importance of Xuanyang County, but he was short-handed and lacked the manpower and troops to provide support.

Du Tianfeng looked bitter. "It's not that I don't want to send troops to help, but I have no more troops left to send."

Three thousand soldiers guarded Anzhou City. Jin Zhanfei and five hundred soldiers were wiped out by the evil cultivators. Li Xuancang also lost many soldiers while annihilating the evil cultivators.

The military camp now has only two thousand soldiers left to guard the vast city of Anzhou. There is already a shortage of manpower, so where would there be any extra soldiers to support Xuanyang County?

Moreover, according to the information Li Xuancang had gathered, the reason why the barbarians sent troops was because Prince Fu was interfering. At that time, the Yunzhou army would likely launch an attack to contain the Anzhou army led by Du Tianhao.

Those forces in the city who secretly pledged allegiance to Prince Fu might also make a move. If we don't have enough power, how can we suppress Anzhou City and stabilize our rear?

Upon hearing this, Li Xuancang belatedly realized what was happening.

He knew the situation of the Anzhou army and was aware that Du Tianfeng did not have any spare forces to spare.

"My lord, can't you think of a solution? Xuan Yang County is of utmost importance; we can't ignore it!"

The importance of Xuanyang County is self-evident. Even if we cannot send troops, we must find a way to support it and not let the barbarians take it easily.

Du Tianfeng frowned and paced back and forth in the tent.

Suddenly, he stopped and looked at Li Xuancang.

"Xuan Cang, I can spare a thousand soldiers for you to command and go to support Xuan Yang County."

With the situation in Anzhou City in turmoil, Du Tianfeng cannot leave even for a moment. After much thought, he concluded that only Li Xuancang has the strength to go and support Xuanyang County.

Without the slightest hesitation, Li Xuancang immediately accepted the order: "This humble servant obeys."

Whether it was to protect Xuanyang County or to prevent Zhou Xing from dying at the hands of the barbarians, Li Xuancang would take action.

Li Xuancang agreed without hesitation, and Du Tianfeng's eyes were filled with relief, but also with deep worry.

"Xuan Cang, the barbarians are coming with great force this time, and they are no small matter. Xuan Yang County is a dangerous place, so you must be careful."

Du Tianfeng expressed his concern, saying he did not want to hear any bad news.

"Rest assured, my lord, I will do my utmost."