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

The people from Prince Ning's faction had been monitoring the Du family for some time when they suddenly sensed a magnificent aura that surpassed the Gang Qi realm, and they were all horrified.

"Not good, this is the aura of the Profound Realm, Du Tianhao has recovered."

"Damn it, Du Tianhao has recovered from his injuries. Things are in trouble now."

"Damn it, damn it!"

"..."

Du Tianhao recovered, and all the previous efforts of everyone were instantly in vain.

"Send the message back quickly."

News of Du Tianhao's recovery spread quickly, and many forces that had been eager to take advantage of the Du family immediately backed down and dared not make any moves.

"The Du family really knows how to scheme. They got Li Xuancang on their side early on. We deserve to lose."

Everyone missed their chance to bring down the Du family, but they also had to admire the Du family's foresight.

It was by winning over Li Xuancang early on that the Du family was able to turn the tide of the battle.

After Du Tianhao recovers, Ouyang De and his companion will return to Ganquan County.

"Gentlemen, the imperial court has issued an edict ordering Garrison Commander Li to go to Yangzhou to quell the rebellion. You can meet up with Garrison Commander Li on the road he is bound to take."

The Du family also knew about the court's decision and informed Ouyang De and the other man.

"Thank you for the reminder, Patriarch Du. We'll take our leave now."

Ouyang De and his companion clasped their hands in greeting to Du Tianyuan before leaving the Du family.

After the two left, Du Tianyuan sighed, "It's truly unexpected that Commander Li has such a powerful figure under his command."

A late-stage Qi Refining Realm expert is a pillar of strength wherever they go.

Without the support of his family, Li Xuancang went to Ganquan County alone.

The Du family was astonished that not only had he made great achievements in such a short time, but he had also received help from such a powerful figure.

"After the rebellion is quelled, Commander Li will return to the capital and receive his reward. At that time, he can marry Ruomei."

The Du family is paying more and more attention to Li Xuancang and wants the two to get married as soon as possible.

Du Tianhao frowned and said, "The Giant Whale Gang has several experts at the Transcendent Realm, and they're also colluding with monsters in the river. They're not easy to deal with."

The Giant Whale Gang's ability to run rampant in the Great Yan Dynasty and dominate the Canglan River demonstrates its formidable strength.

Although Li Xuancang possesses immense combat power, he would still find it extremely difficult to defeat the Giant Whale Gang.

"Mobilize the family's resources and go to provide support."

Du Tianyuan's expression hardened, and he decided to support Li Xuancang.

"I'll go myself!"

Du Tianhao volunteered to go to Yangzhou to support Li Xuancang.

"If someone from the imperial court comes, tell them that my injuries are serious and that I need to go to a quiet place to recuperate."

Once Du Tianhao recovers from his injuries, the imperial court will surely summon him to Lingyang Prefecture to participate in the war.

Having just returned from the battlefield severely wounded, why would Du Tianhao go back to the battlefield again?

He was critically wounded and on the verge of death, and the imperial court was unable to provide him with any precious medical supplies. Given that the court was in the wrong, it was helpless to stop him from going to the battlefield.

Du Tianyuan nodded slightly. As long as Du Tianhao lived, the Du family would have the confidence to face all forces and the imperial court.

"Bring the younger generation of the family along as well, so they can broaden their horizons and gain experience."

The Du family members are not hothouse flowers; they also need to kill and shed blood to grow up quickly.

The Du family mobilized their troops and secretly sent people to Yangzhou to prepare to support Li Xuancang.

The imperial court officials soon arrived in Ganquan County and read out the imperial edict.

After dismissing the messenger, Li Xuancang held the imperial edict in his hands, his brows furrowed.

"The steppe people are like jackals, trying to avoid war by marrying off a princess. Are the officials in the court all three-year-olds?"

Li Xuancang couldn't understand why the court officials and the emperor were so naive.

Li Xuancang believed that the grassland people would definitely agree to the marriage alliance, but as soon as he left, they would take advantage of the situation and plunder Liangzhou.

If we rob Peter to pay Paul, we won't be able to quell the unrest in Yangzhou before Liangzhou is invaded by the grasslands. We won't be able to take care of both ends at the same time.

Li Xuancang was unaware that it wasn't that the court and the emperor were naive, but rather that they had run out of options.

The imperial court has already committed most of its forces to the Lingyang Prefecture battlefield, and other personnel are needed to guard important locations and cannot be mobilized, so this is the only option left.

They didn't trust the grassland people either, and only hoped to delay for a while until Li Xuancang wiped out the Giant Whale Gang, then immediately return to Liangzhou to stop the grassland people's invasion.

"Ganquan County is not safe. I want to take my parents with me."

The imperial edict cannot be disobeyed; I must send troops as soon as possible.

He was worried about leaving his family in Ganquan County and wanted to take them with him when he left.

"Thump, thump thump thump..."

The next morning, as dawn broke.

The deep, thunderous sound of drums echoed throughout the military camp.

Half an hour later, the five thousand men of Ganquan Camp, the two thousand men of Huben Army, and the more than three thousand men of Xuankui Camp had all assembled.

"Let's march!"

With a wave of his hand, Li Xuancang led his army on a grand expedition.

The army marched out in great force, but the people were confused and did not know what was happening.

"What's going on? Why has the army suddenly mobilized?"

"Is the entire army heading out to attack the steppe people?"

"Is another war about to break out?"

"..."

Only a few factions knew that Li Xuancang was going to Yangzhou to quell the rebellion; most factions were completely unaware of this, and there were many conflicting rumors.

The army marched at full speed, and after leaving Ganquan County, the people learned that Li Xuancang had been ordered to quell the rebellion, and they were immediately overjoyed.

"Lord Li is heading to Yangzhou to quell the rebellion. Who will protect us?"

"Without Lord Li in command, how can we defend ourselves against the steppe cavalry who will seize the opportunity to invade?"

"The imperial court is short-sighted and truly deserves to die!"

"..."

Upon learning the truth, many forces were filled with righteous indignation and apprehension.

The imperial court is putting them in danger and is ignoring their plight.

In the eyes of the imperial court, Liangzhou was no match for Yangzhou.

Countless people were enraged and launched verbal and written attacks against the imperial court.

Li Xuancang was powerless to do anything about it, and the people of Liangzhou could only pray for their own good fortune.

The Giant Whale Gang swept through the land, and Yangzhou was powerless to stop them.

Officials in Yangzhou fled to the city and concentrated all their forces, intending to defend the city to the death.

Inside the governor's mansion, officials from all sides gathered, the atmosphere oppressive, and everyone's mood heavy.

"Gentlemen, the Giant Whale Gang has already occupied Qinghe County and will soon be at the city gates. Does anyone have a plan to repel them?"

Governor Shangguan Ding looked at everyone and broke the silence with his words.

Everyone was speechless and completely silent.

The Giant Whale Gang was powerful; they had no strategy to repel the enemy.

After a moment, Liu Qingyuan spoke up: "My lords, now we can only defend the city to the death and wait for Garrison Commander Li to come and provide support."

They have received word that Li Xuancang is on his way quickly, and they must hold out until he arrives.

Shangguan Ding inquired, "How much strength does Yangzhou City still have?"

A captain stepped forward to answer.

"We still have more than 5,000 soldiers, and we have also conscripted 50,000 able-bodied men to join the war."

"We have 27 people at the Qi Condensation Realm and over 300 at the Blood Condensation Realm. As long as the enemy at the Profound Realm doesn't make a move, we can hold out until Commander Li arrives."

Although Yangzhou was prosperous, it had always been relatively peaceful, without any defenses or heavy garrisons.

These forces represent the full force of all factions in Yangzhou City, and no one is entirely certain whether they can hold out until Li Xuancang arrives.