Saint Chuhan pitifully tugged at her brother's sleeve, her eyes filled with pleading and longing.
"Brother, please let me come with you. I've been practicing martial arts diligently lately, and I promise I won't cause you any trouble." Her voice trembled slightly, her tone earnest.
"Please, brother, don't go alone, take me with you, okay?" Sheng Chuhan tightly gripped Sheng Chuyi's sleeve.
Sheng Chuyi remained silent.
"I know what you're thinking. You're thinking of fighting to the death to take them all down with you. At that time, Father, Mother, and I will be your only daughter. Don't even think about it. I don't agree." She finally couldn't hold back anymore and cried as she spoke her true feelings.
Upon hearing this, Sheng Chuyi's heart trembled. He hadn't expected that Sheng Chuhan would understand his thoughts so well.
He gritted his teeth, and finally steeled himself to shake off Sheng Chuhan's sleeve, pretending to be calm as he said, "What nonsense are you talking about? There's no reason for a woman to go to the battlefield. You should go back to your palace. The more you talk, the more absurd it becomes."
Sheng Chuyi suppressed the bitterness in his heart and tried his best to keep his tone calm.
"How about this, you go back and change your clothes first. I'll take care of all the official business, and then we can talk about this again tonight, okay?" Sheng Chuyi said.
Sheng Chuhan wanted to say something more, but seeing the determination in Sheng Chuyi's eyes, she pursed her lips, nodded, and said okay.
Sheng Chuyi watched Sheng Chuhan's departing figure and sighed.
Saint Chuhan, grow up quickly!
Although this is something I really don't want to see, Father and Mother will need you to take care of them in the future.
"Your Highness, the army has been fully accounted for and can depart first thing tomorrow morning." A man entered through the door, clad in armor with a scar on his face, looking quite menacing.
Sheng Chuyi nodded and looked at the man, asking, "Is there anyone left in the capital?"
"It's all taken care of, Your Highness, please rest assured," the man replied with a smile.
Sheng Chuyi chuckled, "I trust Guo Heng to handle things, but this is going to be a tough battle."
“We will definitely win this battle, and I will definitely bring you back alive,” Guo Heng said, frowning with dissatisfaction.
Sheng Chuyi laughed heartily, "Alright, you're back alive. Go and inspect the area again to see if you've missed anything."
"Yes, Your Highness, I shall take my leave now." Guo Heng replied, bowed, and withdrew.
Xuancang Continent.
On the day the army set off, the sun shone brightly and the sky was as blue as a jewel.
A large crowd gathered at the city gate to see them off, their eyes fixed on the army about to set off.
The Xuanming couple and the Mo Beichen couple stood facing each other, their expressions serious and solemn.
Xuanming spoke heavily, "This journey is fraught with danger; please be extremely careful." His tone was full of worry and concern.
Mo Beichen smiled slightly and replied calmly, "Don't worry, my wife and I have gone through countless life-and-death trials, this little difficulty is nothing." His eyes were firm and confident.
Xuanming couldn't help but smile helplessly when he heard Mo Beichen's arrogant yet oblivious words.
Okay, he also believed that they would be able to overcome all difficulties and obstacles.
"Alright, Long Tianque, let's set off. I'll see you off here. When you return in triumph, I will personally welcome you." Xuanming turned to Long Tianque and gave his orders.
Long Tianque nodded solemnly. He knew that this expedition carried a heavy responsibility, concerning the safety of the country and the peace of the people.
"Xuan Cang will surely win! Your Highness, please wait for our triumphant return." Long Tianque solemnly assured Xuan Ming.
Then, he turned around and shouted to the army behind him, "Let's go!"
At his command, the entire army sprang into action instantly.
The soldiers marched forward with neat and powerful steps. Their figures gradually disappeared into the distance, leaving behind a cloud of dust.
Xuanming watched the departing army, silently praying for their safe return.
This war was also of paramount importance to Xuancang.
This journey was to help the Holy Sky Continent, for their own sake, and even more so for the countless people suffering in dire straits.
Mo Beichen helped Yun Qingluo into the carriage. With millions of troops setting off on foot, their marching speed wouldn't be much faster, so having a carriage wouldn't be a problem.
Yun Qingluo glanced at the densely packed army outside and felt a little scared.
"As the number one continent, Xuancang Continent's strength is indeed not to be underestimated. It's impressive that it can gather an army of several million in just a few days," Xiao Yi remarked in the system.
Yun Qingluo replied telepathically, "This is just the tip of the iceberg. Our army is heading to the Holy Sky Continent to help. I heard that there are two other armies heading to the Void Continent and the Ghost Continent respectively."
Xiao Yi said enviously, "She hasn't attended court for many years, yet she's managed to govern the country so well. The Xuan Cang Continent's thousand-year foundation is truly extraordinary. Mu Zhi has such good taste."
Yun Qingluo chuckled but didn't say anything.
Mo Beichen glanced at Yun Qingluo and noticed the dark circles under her eyes. He said in a low voice, "I've laid out three blankets here. You can lean against them and sleep for a while."
He pointed to the seat next to him, then got up and sat on the other side, making more room for Yun Qingluo.
Yun Qingluo originally wanted to go directly to the system space to rest, but Mo Beichen seemed to have guessed her thoughts.
He spoke softly, "The generals following outside are incredibly powerful. To be on the safe side, it's best to stay in the carriage. If we're discovered, it could be difficult to explain."
Xuanming can be considered a partner to some extent, because Xuanming has the magnanimity to tolerate others, but his subordinates may not think so.
He had already observed them at the city gate; two generals were looking at them with disdain and contempt, though they tried to hide it. This journey wouldn't be very peaceful.
Yun Qingluo looked at Mo Beichen in surprise, and couldn't help but wonder if this person could read her mind.
However, Mo Beichen's consideration was indeed very correct, after all, they were complete strangers to these people, and there was a huge gap between them.
In this situation, vigilance must be maintained to prevent any unexpected events from occurring.
Therefore, Yun Qingluo nodded, indicating her agreement with Mo Beichen's suggestion.
Although it's not very comfortable to sleep like this, it's worth the small sacrifice to ensure safety.
“Master and Uncle are staying in the capital, with several elders looking after them, and those two guys are there too, so you don’t need to worry,” Mo Beichen said gently, looking at her.
Yun Qingluo nodded, indicating that she understood: "I'm not worried about the two of them being together. Although Master is honest, Uncle-Master has a lot of tricks up his sleeve. They won't suffer any losses. Besides, they're in the capital to help those refugees."
Master and Uncle-Master originally insisted on going with them, but Yun Qingluo firmly refused, which caused quite an unpleasant situation at the time.
So Yun Qingluo wasn't in a good mood when she set off, but even if she had to do it all over again, she still wouldn't let them go to the battlefield with her.
After all, my master and uncle are getting old, and they have done enough for me. Let them stay in the capital in peace. We can go back to the Sumeru Continent together when they return.
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