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

Inside the imperial army's camp, Zhu Xuanye and his men were filled with worry and were trapped in a state of distress.

"Your Highness, the enemy's offensive is becoming increasingly fierce, and powerful warriors are constantly arriving. We cannot hold on any longer."

Shen Chongyuan spoke in a deep voice, his body covered in wounds.

"Your Highness, we can't hold out any longer! Let's retreat!"

"Your Highness, we have done our best. If the imperial court does not provide support, we will have no choice but to retreat."

"Your Highness, if we continue fighting, we will all die on the battlefield. We urge Your Highness to make a decision quickly."

"..."

The crowd pressured the emperor to abandon Lingyang Prefecture.

"Gentlemen, if we retreat now, the enemy will surely pursue us."

"Furthermore, if Lingyang Prefecture falls, the enemy can advance unimpeded. Where can we retreat to then?"

Zhu Xuanye knew the situation was precarious, but he also knew he couldn't withdraw his troops.

If the army were to withdraw, the morale of the court would completely collapse, making it impossible to resist the enemy.

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned grim.

Their foundation lies in the Great Yan Dynasty. If the court is defeated and the Great Yan Dynasty undergoes a complete transformation, they will suffer enormous losses and may even decline.

But compared to their own lives, they could still tell which was more important.

As long as I live, even if I lose my current benefits, my family can make a comeback.

If they die on the battlefield, their families will be devoured by other forces. There is no need to consider what to do.

"The Liangzhou army is almost wiped out, and I am also seriously wounded and unable to fight any longer."

Shen Chongyuan was straightforward and refused to participate in the war.

"My injuries are too severe to continue fighting."

"My troops have suffered heavy losses and are no longer able to fight on the battlefield."

"I was injured by the enemy and need time to recover. I will be unable to fight for a short period of time."

"..."

With Shen Chongyuan taking the lead, others followed suit and declined to participate in the battle.

Seeing everyone's performance, Zhu Xuanye was exhausted.

He not only had to command major battles and fight against powerful enemies, but also had to keep everyone calm, which caused him a great deal of stress.

The others refused to fight, and he dared not force them.

If they are pushed too far, it will only lead to internal strife and may even push everyone to the side of Prince Fu.

These people don't care who is emperor; they only care about their own interests.

"Gentlemen, hold on for another three months. The imperial court has contacted Garrison Commander Li, and he will come to our aid."

Upon hearing Zhu Xuanye's words, everyone's eyes lit up.

They also learned of the great battle between Li Xuancang and the Hundred Herbs Sect, and knew of Li Xuancang's terrifying combat power.

If Li Xuancang were to come in person, he could at least stabilize the situation, if not reverse it.

A peerless expert in the late stage of the Profound Realm is undoubtedly a pillar of strength, allowing them to be fearless of the Prince Fu's Mansion.

"Okay, I'll hold on for another three months."

Seeing a glimmer of hope, everyone agreed to hold on for another three months.

With everyone agreeing, Zhu Xuanye finally breathed a sigh of relief, and he was also eagerly anticipating Li Xuancang's arrival.

"boom!"

Inside the Ganquan camp, a magnificent aura erupted, startling the surrounding soldiers.

"Don't be surprised if someone breaks through to a higher realm."

Everyone was used to this; recently, people had been breaking through their cultivation levels and causing quite a stir, so they had become accustomed to it.

"Greetings, Your Excellency..."

When Li Xuancang arrived in person, everyone immediately bowed to him.

Li Xuancang looked at the military camp ahead. Zhang Tianhu and Zhang Tianbao, who had already broken through to the late stage of the Gangqi Realm, were excited and stared intently at the place where Zhang Tianlong was in seclusion.

Not long after, Zhang Tianlong slowly walked out. He had just broken through and had not yet had time to conceal the aura of the Tongxuan Realm.

Upon seeing this, the Zhang brothers were overjoyed, their bodies trembling with excitement.

"Greetings, Your Excellency."

Even after breaking through to the Profound Realm, Zhang Tianlong still treated Li Xuancang with utmost respect and paid him a grand salute.

Get up!

Li Xuancang was delighted when Zhang Tianlong broke through to the Tongxuan Realm, finally having a powerful helper.

Li Xuancang's gaze swept over the crowd, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

He currently commands Zhang Tianlong, a Transcendent Realm expert, along with four late-stage Qi Condensation Realm experts: Ouyang De, Ouyang Meng, Zhang Tianhu, and Zhang Tianbao, as well as Bai Meng, a mid-stage Qi Condensation Realm expert whose combat strength is no weaker than that of a late-stage Qi Condensation Realm expert.

Once Wang Xiaoniu, Nangong Zhan, and others break through to the Gangqi Realm, the distribution of his forces will become more complete.

There are also many powerful individuals in the Xuan Kui Camp who are only one step away from the Gang Qi Realm, and they may be able to break through faster than Nangong Zhan and the others.

"Your Majesty, the court officials have arrived."

Zhang Yuanxiong jogged over to Li Xuancang to report.

"Bring them to the main tent."

Li Xuancang gave the instructions.

Liu Jin arrived again with a group of men to deliver the imperial decree. After being led to the main tent by Zhang Yuanxiong, half an hour passed, but Li Xuancang was not seen.

"Eunuch Liu, half an hour has passed, and Li Xuancang has left us hanging here. Does he still have any respect for His Majesty the Emperor? Does he still have any respect for the court?"

One of the eunuchs was furious. Li Xuancang's actions were completely arrogant and showed no regard for the emperor or the court.

"shut up."

Liu Jin shouted sharply, "Lord Li is extremely busy. We'll wait a moment. How dare you interfere?"

Although Liu Jin was also very dissatisfied with Li Xuancang's attitude, he dared not show it.

Li Xuancang is no longer the same as before. Not only can he ignore them, but he can also disregard the emperor if he comes.

A late-stage Transcendent Realm expert is already the top combat force of the Great Yan Dynasty, and even the emperor treats them with respect.

As long as Li Xuancang does not openly rebel, the court will never do anything to him.

Upon being angrily rebuked by Liu Jin, the person who had spoken immediately fell silent, not daring to utter a single word in reply.

The others didn't dare to breathe loudly either; the entire tent was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

After waiting for more than an hour, Li Xuancang finally arrived late.

"Gentlemen, I am very busy with my duties and have kept you waiting."

Li Xuancang stepped into the tent and spoke calmly.

"Lord Li, you flatter us. You are so busy with state affairs, it is only right that we wait a moment."

Liu Jin smiled obsequiously, showing no displeasure whatsoever.

After Li Xuancang sat down, Liu Jin took out the imperial edict.

Li Xuancang sat in the main seat, picked up his teacup, and showed no intention of getting up.

Upon seeing this, Liu Jin and the others were enraged, for Li Xuancang's actions were extremely disrespectful.

Suppressing his anger, Liu Jin opened the imperial edict and began to read its contents.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: The war situation in Lingyang Prefecture is critical, and Li Xuancang, the garrison commander of Ganquan Prefecture, is ordered to immediately lead troops to provide support..."

After Liu Jin finished reading the imperial edict, Li Xuancang remained unmoved and composed.

Liu Jin whispered a reminder, "Lord Li, please accept the imperial decree!"

Li Xuancang reached out, and the imperial edict in Liu Jin's hand flew into his hand.

After reading the contents of the imperial edict, Li Xuancang said, "The grassland forces are eyeing Ganquan County covetously. As the garrison commander, I need to stay in Ganquan County and cannot provide support to Lingyang Prefecture."

Li Xuancang made a startling statement, publicly defying the imperial decree.