"The Emperor's Son will lead an expedition to the Eastern Continent, and I appoint you as his deputy, at his disposal."

"You shall lead thirty thousand elite soldiers, forming a formidable force. Upon arrival, you will disperse in the Eastern Continent and await the Emperor's Son's orders."

Upon hearing Xia Tianming's words, the Gu Sha Grand General quickly cupped his fists and said, "I obey!"

A hint of joy surged in his heart.

Xia Tianming held immense prestige within the military, having personally led countless battles.

Deputy or not, the Gu Sha Grand General understood that this was Emperor Xia's attempt to groom him!

By accompanying Xia Feng on this expedition, he could foster a closer relationship, possibly becoming Xia Feng's trusted aide in the future.

If he could achieve great merit in the Eastern Continent, he was confident in securing a position among the top twenty-four Martial Sovereigns in the Lingxiao Pavilion!

The smart Gu Sha Grand General quickly turned around and bowed to Xia Feng.

"For this battle, I await the orders of the Emperor's Son, and I look forward to your guidance!"

Xia Feng nodded slightly, then sat back down.

This Gu Sha Grand General was indeed as his grandfather described, a wise person, worthy of cultivation.

He thought to himself.

After the morning court's affairs were announced, the assembly was soon dismissed.

The Gu Sha Grand General, holding the military token, immediately began preparing for the march.

At this moment, within the Imperial Palace, messengers were already riding swiftly. Within three days, fifty thousand elite soldiers would be mobilized from various locations to the Eastern Continent, serving as Xia Feng's forces for the upcoming battle.

The Gu Sha Grand General, having his own troops in the Imperial Capital, immediately rallied thirty thousand Gu Sha troops to pack and prepare, awaiting the following day's campaign alongside the Emperor's Son.

The Gu Sha troops were equally excited upon hearing that the Emperor's Son would personally lead the battle, their morale soaring.

A long time ago, many in the army were unwilling to fight on the front lines.

Because it was always they who perished, while no noble offspring from the Imperial Palace went to the battlefield, only knowing indulgence at the rear.

The Emperor's Son of the Great Xia Empire leading this initial battle undoubtedly instilled great confidence in the army!

...

Xia Feng returned to the Qingxin Hall to begin preparing for the march.

The Ten Top Grade Saintesses were also waiting for him at the Qingxin Hall, with their belongings packed, and they surrounded him upon his return.

He had informed them about this expedition long ago.

As half-emperors, they could indeed be a significant asset!

Initially, Xia Feng did not wish to take them, but the Ten Top Grade Saintesses were not women who stayed cloistered in their chambers every day.

They had all been meticulously selected from the Top Grade Sacred Lands, needing exceptional prowess and talent to become Saintesses!

So, with the ten of them pressing on him, Xia Feng reluctantly agreed to take them to the battlefield this time.

"Husband, don't think we are easy to bully. We have cultivated for a full fifty thousand years!"

"We are sure to surprise you!"

His primary wife, Sun Yazhu, playfully jumped in front of Xia Feng, stretching out her small jade hand to graze his nose.

Xia Feng did not dodge, letting Sun Yazhu perform this mischievous act involuntarily.

For no other reason than he indulged her too much.

The Celestial Fox Saintess slowly stepped forward, removing Xia Feng's ceremonial purple robe, lightly dusting it off.

Li Qingxue crossed her arms, huffing coldly, and said to Xia Feng irritably, "Don't think you can get rid of us just because you are going to war. Do you know how long we've waited for you in the Sacred Land? It's so dangerous for you alone out there, yet you dare not take us initially!"

"Exactly!" The Celestial Talisman Saintess, Li Shiqing, also rolled her eyes at Xia Feng, saying in irritation, "Using us up and then trying to run, no way!"

The Tyrannical Saintess, Yun Xuezhi, didn't speak but merely slammed her Yanyue Blade to the ground, gazing toward the Eastern Continent.

Meanwhile, Lin Wanqing of the Extreme Ice Sacred Land and Zhao Lingxuan of the Li Huo Sacred Land were discussing beside them what essentials to take for Xia Feng and themselves to the Eastern Continent.

The Demon Sound Sacred Land Saintess, throwing an unsatisfied glance at Xia Feng, took out a Jade Flute and played a fast-paced melody.

The Life Sacred Land Saintess, Xiao Qingxue, held Xia Feng's hand tightly without saying anything, smiling sweetly, seemingly relishing the feeling of being by Xia Feng's side.

Wang Yuwei of the Purple Thunder Sacred Land was not present but, the next moment, entered from outside the main hall.

She approached and placed a Storage Ring on Xia Feng's hand.

"I've already told my parents that I'll keep an eye on you this time outside, and you absolutely cannot do anything dangerous. You hear me?"

Just from returning from Xia Naiwen and Huang Xiaoqian, Wang Yuwei patted Xia Feng's shoulder, saying irritably.

Calling them 'parents' came naturally to her, as Wang Yuwei had developed the best relationship with Xia Naiwen and Huang Xiaoqian over time, visiting them almost daily.

To capture the man's heart, one must first win over the mother-in-law and father-in-law!

"If you dare flirt or fight over your rank outside, don't blame me for tattling to my parents!"

Xia Feng sighed helplessly at Wang Yuwei's words, then shook his head with a smile.

"Rest assured, having the ten of you is more than enough, I won't flirt."

"And with you all beside me, I'd hate to die even if I wanted to."

Hearing Xia Feng's response, Wang Yuwei finally nodded with satisfaction.

The Ten Top Grade Saintesses were all constantly thinking about Xia Feng's welfare.

This is what it means to enjoy the happiness of many wives.

A day passed quickly.

The Gu Sha Grand General, having led his thirty thousand Gu Sha troops, had already set off early. Xia Feng, accompanied by his ten wives, bid farewell to Huang Xiaoqian and Xia Naiwen, then hurried towards the Eastern Continent.

Three days later.

Xia Feng reached the Eastern Continent's front lines.

At this time, Spirit City had fallen, and his destination was a small city called Hong City.

But at this moment, in front of Xia Feng stood only a thousand beleaguered soldiers who had recently retreated from the front lines.

However, none of the fifty thousand elite soldiers Xia Tianming had partially mobilized could be seen.

Xia Feng frowned deeply, and beside him, the severely injured and dark-faced Tenth Dragon General, Chen Baiyu, knelt on the ground, sorrowfully speaking.

"Your Highness, these are the last remnants of our troops, everyone else perished…"

"Where are the fifty thousand soldiers?"

Xia Feng asked coldly.

Chen Baiyu sighed, first coughing up two mouthfuls of blood, then strenuously explained.

"Perhaps you are unaware. Three days ago, besides the Eastern Continent, the remaining nine Martial Sovereigns of the Rizhao Empire also launched a full-scale attack."

"Each region was initially supposed to follow the orders to allocate elite soldiers to you, but the sudden outbreak was overwhelming for them, leaving them unable to help or even defend themselves still, hence the troops…"

Three days ago, coincided with the day Xia Feng departed!

How did the Rizhao Empire receive this information?

Xia Feng's gaze turned cold, forming some suspicions in his mind.

"Ten-pronged attack, what is the status of the battle?!"

Xia Feng quickly turned around, frowning at the Tenth Flying General.

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