With Zhou Nuo's archery skills, he can greatly reduce the burden on Xiao Luofeng's team.

Although he was reluctant to part with Zhou Nuo, he could not be selfish at this moment.

Zhao Cheng looked deeply at Xiao Luofeng, patted him on the shoulder, and smiled, "Don't feel pressured. Fight this battle the same way you fought the Battle of Lingshan."

Xiao Luofeng took a deep breath, his expression heavy, and nodded emphatically.

"There is one more thing."

Zhao Cheng frowned, seemingly struggling internally, and said, "Of the 1,500 people you have here, I want to take 500 with me."

Xiao Luofeng paused for a moment, but did not question Zhao Cheng's decision, and said, "Okay."

With only 1,500 people in total, and Zhao Cheng taking away 500 of them, the pressure will only be greater when facing the 7,000 people of Duyu Chengdu.

This also increased the risk for Xiao Luofeng and Zhou Nuo, but neither of them objected, nor did they ask Zhao Cheng what he wanted these 500 people for.

Xiao Luofeng harbored deeper thoughts. These 1,500 men were his life's work, a team he had personally trained, each bearing his imprint. If Zhao Cheng survived, these 500 men would be the last remaining spark of hope.

After making the arrangements, Zhao Cheng hugged Zhou Nuo, then resolutely turned around and said, "Let's go!"

Watching Zhao Cheng and Heng Wenhao lead the team forward, Xiao Luofeng and Zhou Nuo exchanged a glance, then stepped forward, pointed their swords to the sky, and shouted: "Brothers, the Night Dan invaded several times, and it was Commander Long who came out of the mountains and drove the Night Dan out. Now the court is turning its back on us and framing loyal officials. We cannot tolerate this!"

"What is intolerable is that a hero who is loyal to the court and the empire should not be unjustly killed!"

"What is intolerable is that such a corrupt court is no longer worth our sacrifice!"