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nChapter 476, An Even Worse Opponent

nTranslator: StarReader

nEditor: Elitecoder

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n“Oh, it’s you.”

nSlaughter Wolf had a wide grin, “You were that black smoke just now. I know from fighting you.”

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n“Men, form up and take him in!”

nThousands of soldiers gathered around in formation, their fused Yuan Qi and bloodlust reaching the clouds.

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n“By Commander’s orders, nobody is to go in or out. Your head is mine!” Slaughter Wolf whistled his halberd through the air.

nShadow King was stunned.

nHe was injured and was now facing a formation. The ending was obvious to anyone.

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nHe opted to drop all facade and took out the golden badge, “Wait, I am His Majesty’s envoy, here to help Commander. Take me to him!”

n“His Majesty? Which one?” Slaughter Wolf barked.

nShadow King hardened, “Tianyu’s!”

nSlaughter Wolf sized him up and nodded. He rested the halberd still oozing killing intent on his shoulder, “Come, we’re going to see the Commander. But don’t you try anything…”

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nSlaughter Wolf shifted the halberd and its cold and sharp blade froze Shadow King’s blood.

nIf not for Zhuo Fan’s strike, do you think I’d stand for your puny flair?

nDespite all that, he knew he was the weaker one here and had to bend a knee following Slaughter Wolf.

nEntering Quanrong’s commanding tent, he cupped his hands, “Commander Tuoba, I am Emperor Yuwen’s Shadow King, captain of the shadow guards. I heard about you trapping Dugu Zhantian for so long without resolution and came to your aid.”

nShadow King took out the golden badge. Slaughter Wolf presented it to Tuoba Tieshan.

nTuoba Tieshan held it in his hand and waved the soldiers away, “It is genuine, but this is the last battle between Dugu and I. I didn’t ask for help either. Lord’s kindness is appreciated, but you should return. “

n“Not at all.”

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nShadow King shook his head in disdain, “Commander Tuoba, this isn’t about rivalry, but a trade between nations. Sir has many other tasks besides dealing with the Dugu Army. But it no longer matters as I have provided my help already. You just need to send your men into the gorge and victory is yours.”

nWhat?!

nTuoba Tieshan’s heart thumped with unease, “What do you mean by that? What did you do?”

n“Ha-ha-ha, oh, nothing.”

nShadow King stuck out his chin, “I just saw Dugu Zhantian. Using His Majesty’s envoy as a cover, the old man never saw it coming. I stuck him with the Soul Rotting Needle and by now he should be dead. This is your best chance. Without their leader, the Dugu Army is ripe for the taking. Commander only has to march in…”

n“Shut your yap!

nTuoba Tieshan exploded, grabbing his collar, “I have gone to war countless times with Dugu Zhantian. This time I might have the advantage, and was somewhat honorless, but at least it was a fair fight. But you and your men have fouled our last duel, now ruined by rotten people like you. Old Dugu isn’t the only one enraged, I am as well! The only reason you’re still standing is because of that Tianyu envoy crap. Or I would’ve killed you as a tribute to Dugu Zhantian!”

nTuoba Tieshan roared and all the other generals held hatred for the Shadow King.

nFrom anger and sadness.

nThe undefeated Dugu Army wasn’t just an enemy but a respected opponent. It found its end not by Quanrong’s blade, but was ruined by its own nation.

nAs soldiers, these men felt the injustice and malcontent the Dugu Army was subjected to.

nShadow King couldn’t give a damn, sporting a twisted smile, “Commander Tuoba, soldiers have a duty to carry. You must go in there, lead your men and kill them all for the good of our nations. That’s your duty!”

nTuoba Tieshan squinted, “Soldiers have their mission, but also army spirit. Dugu Zhantian was an honorable adversary. As he passed away on this day, I will enter three days of mourning. Then we’ll attack.”

n“You…”

nTuoba Tieshan glared with fury as did the five wolves.

nSpending even a second around such a foul and treacherous filth was a disgrace to the Quanrong army.

n“Report!”

nA soldier burst in, “Commander, the Dugu Army is at the gorge entrance, ready to attack!”

n“What?!”

nTuoba Tieshan and Shadow King cried out at once. Dugu Zhantian had just died and instead of the army mourning him, they were ready to attack?

nTuoba Tieshan went out with his five wolves and Shadow King.

nFrom the thick mist of the gorge came out rows of soldiers. How were they able to break free with the entrance surrounded by the beast army?

nThump~

nDugu Army’s formation was impeccable, each step drumming the earth, intimidating the Quanrong.

nThe four tigers were in the lead, carrying a simple makeshift stretcher holding Dugu Zhantian.

nTuoba Tieshan felt pain and sorrow.

nAnd so a God of War fell, a hero of his generation, to cruel and insidious means.

nLuo Yunhai held the flag of Dugu Army as he led the procession, struck with sorrow still, but of firm discipline.

n“Go back!”

nTuoba Tieshan spoke, “Brother Zhantian fell from misfortune and needs his rites. I will give you three days to mourn, then we will settle this!”

nTuoba Tieshan’s heart grew heavier, but he had to carry out his orders, to wipe this hardened army from these lands.

nShadow King still had that sour look, snorting.

n“Ha-ha-ha, Commander Touba, I take it? We appreciate your generosity. But the funeral of Marshal Dugu is too important. We wish to take his body back and give him a proper burial. It is what a God of War should receive by right!”

n“Who said that?” Tuoba Tieshan shouted.

nZhuo Fan walked out from the ranks as the glares of all Quanrong soldiers rested on him.

nMore like, on that blade.

n“What’s old Dugu’s Dragonslaying Crescent Blade doing in your hand?” Tuoba Tieshan cried.

nZhuo Fan had his trademark evil smile, “By Marshal Dugu’s command, I am the new Marshal of this army… “

n“There’s no way that’s true!” Shadow King butted in.

nZhuo Fan glanced over, “Yes, I am now Marshal Zhuo. As for you, Shadow King, you won’t have such an easy time sneaking up on me!”

nSoaked in sweat, Shadow King tensed up and sighed. Dugu Army had fallen into Zhuo Fan’s pocket, the worst news so far.

nWith a creepy snicker, Zhuo Fan taunted, “Commander Tuoba, your future rival is me. Do be careful.”

n“Cocky prick, the only one I ever had respect for was old Dugu. What can a brat do to me?” Tuoba Tieshan snorted.

nSlaughter Wolf stepped out, “You’ll have to go through me first!”

nShadow King shook his head and sighed.

nThe Quanrong had just come to Tianyu and knew nothing. Now they take this uncanny hellish schemer as nothing but a boy.

nIt’s over, all over. They’re facing an even worse existence than the likes of Dugu Zhantian yet patronizing him instead.

nShadow King grieved. He could practically see the end.

nZhuo Fan’s grin almost split his face, his eyes dancing in joy. He signaled and Gu Santong came over as he said, “Commander Tuoba, there’s no rush to see if I can match you. The question is, though, if ‘you’ can match me!”

nTuoba Tieshan shuddered.

nArrogant little snot…

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