Chapter 16

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Chapter 16: Should I Say It?

"Young General, you’re awake?"

Yuan Lang stood up and walked to Yun Yi’s side, and the other soldiers did the same. They were all high-ranking members of the Yun Family Army, each with great achievements and exceptional strength. But at that moment, seeing Yun Yi, no one dared to be careless. Every gaze towards Yun Yi was filled with respect.

"Yes, I have fully recovered."

Yun Yi nodded and then strode over to Qian Luofeng.

"One piece of good news, one piece of bad news."

Qian Luofeng said in a gloomy tone.

"Uncle Bloodcoat, don’t keep me in suspense."

Yun Yi replied.

"Young General, we have just received some news. The good news is that the old Marshal and the Commander are still alive. The bad news is that Emperor Chu has ordered their execution for treason in ten days."

Yuan Lang spoke, and as soon as he said this, Yun Yi’s face immediately darkened.

"Ten days until execution; Emperor Chu shows no mercy for the past."

Yun Yi’s fists clenched tightly. The Yun family has been loyal for three generations, and now they face such a tragic end. It truly breaks the heart. For Yun Yi and the Yun Family Army, the feelings of grievance and humiliation can only turn into hatred at this moment.

"This news is spreading from the Imperial Capital. Emperor Chu’s intention is clear; he wants to lure us to rescue them and then capture us all."

Yuan Lang stated.

Emperor Chu’s plan is obvious; even a fool can see it. The Yun Family Army is too well-known. If he doesn’t wipe out every last one of them, Emperor Chu will not be at ease.

The remnants of the Yun Family Army are now hiding beneath Grand Dragon Cliff. Even after searching half of Qizhou State, Emperor Chu has found no trace of them.

Another person is Yun Yi. In the eyes of the royal family in the Imperial Capital, Yun Yi is just a useless person who cannot cultivate. But Emperor Chu wants to eliminate him completely, leaving no trace, so Yun Yi must not be allowed to live in this world.

Both the Yun Family Army and Yun Yi seem to have disappeared, but Emperor Chu knows that they are definitely hiding.

So, Emperor Chu released the news that Yun Canghai and his son Yun Feilong would be executed in ten days, intending to draw out the Yun Family Army and Yun Yi.

Emperor Chu understands the nature of the Yun Family Army and knows what Yun Feilong and his son represent within it. He is sure that once this news is released, the Yun Family Army will not be able to sit still and will take action, allowing him to capture them all at once and eliminate future threats.

"Even if it’s a mountain of knives or a sea of fire, I will go to save General Yun. This life is given to me by General Yun, and I am willing to die for General Yun."

"That’s right. Without General Yun, we wouldn’t be here today."

"As long as General Yun is here, we are here. If General Yun falls, we fall. The Yun Family Army stands with General Yun."

…

Everyone displayed a strong killing intent and a determination to face death. Their eyes were incredibly resolute, and their words came from the heart.

Yun Yi suddenly felt proud to have such a father; the performance of the Yun Family Army had proven the character of Yun Feilong.

A man who can live like Yun Feilong would certainly have no regrets even in death.

Yet, Yun Yi was worried. The attitude of the Yun Family Army was clear: in ten days, they would act, no matter how dangerous it might be.

They were aware of the risks but chose to face them anyway; the Yun Family Army was ready to die if they could not save General Yun.

Yun Yi clasped his fists together and bowed, "Brother Yuan, esteemed generals, thank you from my father. However, the Yun Family Army cannot sacrifice themselves without a plan. Please step back for now; I need to discuss with Uncle Bloodcoat."

At his words, everyone nodded and gradually left the tent. After Yun Yi took up the flag, his status changed; now, what Yun Yi said held the same weight as Yun Feilong’s words, and everyone obeyed without question.

"Uncle Bloodcoat, if you remain silent, do you have other ideas?"

Yun Yi looked at Qian Luofeng and could not help but ask; knowing other matters were not right, Yun Yi had grown up observing his grandfather, so he had some skill in reading people’s feelings.

Qian Luofeng had been quiet, and at times his gaze seemed distant, clearly troubled by something.

"Yi’er, do you know how many experts are in the Imperial Capital?"

Qian Luofeng looked up at Yun Yi and spoke.

Yun Yi thought for a moment and said, "Emperor Chu, grand master, Marquis Fanyang, the eight noble houses, the grand preceptor’s household; all together, there are probably no less than ten experts in the innate realm, and we don’t need to mention the experts in the Open Spirit Realm."

Although Yun Yi could not reach the Open Spirit Realm and was seen as useless by outsiders, he grew up in the Imperial Capital and knew quite well about the famous people there.

"Let me give you some exact numbers. Right now, in the Imperial Capital, there are a total of nineteen first-grade experts in the Innate Realm. Besides them, there is also the old emperor who does not involve himself in state affairs and has completely retired, but his power has reached the second grade of the Innate Realm. Even without mentioning the old emperor, just these nineteen innate realm experts are simply beyond our ability to fight against. If Emperor Chu wants to behead the old marshal and General Yun in the Imperial Capital, he must have made all the preparations. With our current strength, even if the Yun Family Army goes all out, it would be like a moth to a flame."

Qian Luofeng spoke, his words filled with despair.

Nineteen innate realm experts; how can we fight this battle?

An unavoidable war, like a moth to a flame, hitting a stone with an egg.

The Yun Family Army now only has Qian Luofeng as an innate realm expert. Even though he is known as the Bloodcoat Madman, how many can he take on?

Emperor Chu, grand master, Marquis Fanyang, and several grand princes; which one is not a troublemaker?

This despair is not only Qian Luofeng’s; even Yun Yi feels hopeless.

Even if he activates the Dao body, so what? Even if he advances quickly, he still cannot save his grandfather and father; he can only watch them be executed.

Once the Dao body is activated, one becomes invincible, but achieving this invincibility also takes time.

"Are we truly helpless?"

Yun Yi sighed deeply, feeling the unfairness of fate; how tragic for the loyal and good to meet such an end.

"We still have one more path."

Qian Luofeng suddenly spoke up.

Upon hearing this, Yun Yi’s body jolted, and he stared intently at Qian Luofeng. "What path?"

"This road can only be walked by you. The Yun Family Army can now only rely on you. Whether General Yun and the old marshal can be saved depends only on you. But this road could very well be a road of no return. If I say it out loud, it may directly harm you and ruin the Yun family’s future. I, Qian Luofeng, would become a great sinner, unworthy to face General Yun in death."

Qian Luofeng stared intently at Yun Yi and said word by word, "But if I don’t speak, you, Yun Yi, will surely hate me for life. If I don’t speak, General Yun will surely die, the old marshal will surely die, and the remaining Yun Family Army will inevitably rush to their doom, buried outside the Imperial Capital."