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

"Do your best and leave the rest to fate!"

Shangguan Ding sighed. Now that things had come to this, all he could do was try his best.

The crowd quickly dispersed, and the remaining men were positioned on the city wall, ready for battle.

After Liu Qingyuan left, he returned to his family, where Liu Wenyuan and the others had been waiting for a long time.

They have abandoned Qinghe County and fled to Yangzhou City.

"Qingyuan, how is the situation?"

Liu Wenyuan and the others all looked at Liu Qingyuan, wanting to know if the governor's mansion had any plans to repel the enemy.

Liu Qingyuan shook his head and said bitterly, "The governor's office is also helpless and can only defend the city and wait for Garrison Commander Li to come to our aid."

Upon hearing this, everyone felt extremely heavy-hearted.

The Giant Whale Gang will soon be at the city gates. Can they really hold out until Li Xuancang arrives?

"Summon your family members back. If Yangzhou cannot be defended, lead your family to break out immediately."

Liu Wenyuan made arrangements.

The Liu family has six members at the Gangqi Realm, one of whom is at the late stage of the Gangqi Realm.

As long as they don't attract the attention of the Transcendent Realm experts from the Giant Whale Gang, they have a good chance of escaping Yangzhou.

"That's all we can do."

Everyone was at a loss and could only take it one step at a time.

The Giant Whale Gang occupied Qinghe County without lifting a finger, but instead of pressing their advantage and striking at the heart of the enemy, they plundered extensively throughout Qinghe County.

"Chief Li, the imperial court has sent Li Xuancang with his troops. We should attack Yangzhou City as soon as possible to gain the upper hand and meet the attacking Li Xuancang head-on."

Liu Ruihe, the leader of the gang, loudly advised Li Canglang, who only knew how to let his gang members plunder and had already missed the opportunity.

Li Canglang looked disdainful and dismissive.

"Li Xuancang is nothing but a greenhorn; why should this leader avoid his sharp edge?"

"If he dares to come, we should kill him and put the Yangzhou forces in despair, thus subduing them without a fight."

Li Canglang completely disregarded Li Xuancang.

In his view, Li Xuancang was nothing more than a self-serving figure who was forcibly promoted by the court to gain fame and fortune.

Having cultivated to the Profound Realm, how could he not understand the difficulties of cultivation?

Li Xuancang was only in his early twenties, and it was already a stroke of luck that he was able to break through to the Tongxuan Realm.

His combat strength must be at the bottom of the Tongxuan Realm, and he is confident that he can defeat him.

Once they defeat Li Xuancang, the entire Yangzhou will be theirs for the taking.

Occupying Yangzhou now is completely unnecessary. After defeating Li Xuancang, Yangzhou is not going to run away.

Li Canglang's idea was not wrong, but he underestimated Li Xuancang's strength and was about to pay the price.

"this……"

Liu Ruihe wanted to persuade him further, but saw that Li Canglang already looked impatient and waved him away.

"Ugh!"

Liu Ruihe sighed and said nothing more.

After leaving, Liu Ruihe still dared not be careless and sent someone to inform the other two gang leaders of the situation.

The Giant Whale Gang has three leaders at the Profound Realm, and Li Canglang is only one of the deputy leaders. This attack on Yangzhou was the result of his strong opposition.

Li Xuancang led his army at breakneck speed, marching day and night.

He didn't want the nomads from the grasslands to invade and wreak havoc in Liangzhou, so he planned to get to Yangzhou as soon as possible to end the war and return to defend Liangzhou.

Halfway there, Ouyang De and his companion rejoined the main army.

"Wang Xiaoniu, you lead the Xuan Kui Battalion and Gan Quan Battalion to follow. I will lead the Tiger Legion ahead."

Fearing the situation in Yangzhou would worsen, Li Xuancang planned to lead his cavalry to Yangzhou ahead of time.

"Boom, rumble..."

Two thousand cavalrymen, each with two horses, galloped away at high speed, shaking the ground and kicking up dust.

Within two days, Li Xuancang led his cavalry to Yangzhou.

The Du family quickly contacted Li Xuancang, and the two sides met up.

As the army marched on, Li Xuancang and Du Tianhao talked.

"The Giant Whale Gang has only occupied Qinghe County and hasn't attacked Yangzhou City yet. I wonder what their intentions are?"

Du Tianhao was also puzzled, not understanding why the Giant Whale Gang didn't press their advantage.

"This is a good thing. As long as we drive them out of Qinghe County, we can end the war."

This is good news for Li Xuancang.

He only needs to focus the battle on Qinghe County, wipe out the Giant Whale Gang that is rampaging in Qinghe County, and he can quickly end the war and return to Ganquan County.

"Li Canglang has been in the Tongxuan Realm for decades, and his strength is unfathomable. The Giant Whale Gang has many experts, so we must not be careless."

Du Tianhao felt that Li Xuancang had underestimated the Giant Whale Gang, and hurriedly reminded him.

If the Giant Whale Gang were so easy to deal with, the imperial court wouldn't have such a headache.

The most likely outcome is that the two sides will be locked in a stalemate in Qinghe County, making it difficult to end the war quickly.

"Rest assured, Lord Du, I will not underestimate my enemy."

Li Xuancang was confident enough to kill Li Canglang, but he didn't tell Du Tianhao.

More than half a year has passed since the battle at Luoxia Canyon, and Li Xuancang has no idea how strong he is now.

Half a year ago, he was able to kill a powerful demon in the Tongxuan Realm on his own, and now he is almost certain to kill a Tongxuan Realm expert.

"I have brought five Qi Condensation Realm experts, thirty-seven Blood Condensation Realm experts, and hundreds of clansmen. We will do everything in our power to help you."

Seeing Du Tianhao bring so many people to help, Li Xuancang felt a warmth in his heart, knowing that at least his efforts had not been in vain.

"Thank you, sir."

There's no need for such formality between us.

Li Xuancang and Du Ruomei are already engaged, so there's no need for them to be so distant.

Li Xuancang did not go to Qinghe County, but instead came to Yangzhou City.

"Boom, rumble..."

The ground suddenly shook, alarming the city guards.

They saw dust billowing ahead, as if a massive army was charging towards them, and they trembled with fear.

"This is bad, a large army is approaching."

"Is it the Giant Whale Gang attacking?"

"Quickly, prepare for battle!"

"..."

Everyone thought it was the Giant Whale Gang attacking, their expressions changed drastically, they gripped their weapons tightly, and prepared to fight to the death.

"No, they're not from the Giant Whale Gang, they're cavalry."

As the cavalry approached the city gate, the crowd realized they were not members of the Giant Whale Gang.

"Lord Li, the garrison commander of Ganquan County, is here. Open the city gates immediately."

Ouyang De rode forward, channeled his inner energy, and shouted loudly at the city gate.

The voice was loud and clear, reaching everyone's ears.

"It's Lord Li! Lord Li has finally arrived."

"Haha, Commander Li is here, we're safe now."

"Quickly, open the city gates and welcome Lord Li."

"..."

Upon hearing that it was Li Xuancang who had come, everyone cheered and felt relieved.

During this period, they were under tremendous pressure, fearing that the Giant Whale Gang might attack at any moment, and they were filled with anxiety and unable to sleep at night.

Now that Li Xuancang has arrived, they have found their backbone, and the immense burden on their shoulders has been completely lifted.

After confirming Li Xuancang's identity, everyone hurriedly opened the city gate.

Upon receiving the news, Shangguan Ding, Liu Qingyuan, and others rushed over.

"Lord Li, you've finally arrived."

Shangguan Ding could finally relax; with Li Xuancang's arrival, he no longer needed to live in fear.

"Greetings, Lord Li."

"Lord Li, how have you been?"

"Greetings, Lord Li."

"..."

Everyone bowed to Li Xuancang.

"Greetings, esteemed sirs."

Li Xuancang also clasped his hands in greeting to everyone.