The Human Emperor

Now that he had obtained the method to improve the Mighty Miracle God Formation, Wang Yan was impatient to leave. The Mighty Miracle God Formation was linked to the outcome of this battle, so Wang Yan could not wait.

The moment Wang Yan left, Xianyu Zhongtong asked, ”Young Master Wang, why did I never hear you mention the old War God before?” This matter was truly the most surprising thing he had heard today.

”With the enemy here, how could Wang Chong be in the mood to discuss such things?” Wang Chong said with a bitter smile. From a certain perspective, it wouldnʼt be overboard to say that he was Su Zhengchenʼs successor, but Su Zhengchen was not his master in the art of war. On the contrary, Su Zhengchen had lost to him in that aspect.

If not for the urgency of the situation, Wang Chong wouldnʼt have even brought the matter up.

”Young Master is correct.”

Xianyu Zhongtong was filled with a deep awe.

”What thoughts does Young Master have on the coming battle?”

”Lord Protector-General, what are your thoughts on Mengshe Zhao Great General Duan Gequan?” Wang Chong somberly asked.

”Oh?”

Xianyu Zhongtong frowned, his expression turning grave. He had originally believed that Wang Chong would ask him about the Vajra God Formation. He didnʼt think Wang Chong would ask about Duan Gequan.

”I didnʼt want to say anything, but since Young Master has asked, Iʼll say it straight. In this war, the one Iʼm worried about the most isnʼt Huoshu Huicang, but Duan Gequan.”

Xianyu Zhongtong had an extremely solemn expression. In the time that Wang Chong had known him, this was his first time seeing Xianyu Zhongtong so serious.

Wang Chong sat upright and indicated that he was willing to listen.

”Wolves stand out in the open. No matter how vicious or numerous they are, you can mentally prepare yourself to face them. But a venomous snake hiding in the grass canʼt be seen or heard, so you canʼt defend yourself against it. Duan Gequan is this venomous snake.”

In the darkness, Xianyu Zhongtong spoke a set of words that shocked Wang Chong. Xianyu Zhongtong gave off the impression of an honest, loyal, and upright individual.

Wang Chong had never imagined that Xianyu Zhongtong would have such a high evaluation of Duan Gequan, nor that Xianyu Zhongtong, though seeming careless and crude, was actually keeping a close eye on everything.

”Lord Protector-General, what happened at the battle of Erhai?”

Wang Chong finally voiced the question that concerned him the most. He was sure that Xianyu Zhongtong would have never said such words if he had not experienced that most miserable and unforgettable experience.

Xianyu Zhongtongʼs eyes twitched, his face twisting in his reluctance to think back.

”Duan Gequan has never been one to rashly move out. Heʼs always staring at you, watching, seeking out your weaknesses, until he can deliver the fatal blow at the crucial moment.”

A bloody light emerged in Xianyu Zhongtongʼs eyes. The battle of Erhai would always be the greatest defeat of his life, the deepest disgrace, the nightmare that he would never be able to forget.

Even when Wang Chong asked, he was still unwilling to recall those things.

The banner flapped in the wind, and as Wang Chong looked at that protector-general who was bound to be cursed by the world, he saw the pain, hatred, and shame in his eyes, and felt deeply moved.

Wang Chongʼs understanding of Xianyu Zhongtong had always come from the mouths of others, from the gossip about him on the streets of the capital. Besides this, Wang Chong knew nothing else of him.

For the first time, Wang Chong was understanding the world deep within the mind of this ʼcriminal of the Great Tangʼ.

”I understand.”

Wang Chong earnestly nodded.

”Iʼll have to trouble Milord with Duan Gequan. In addition, Wang Chong has another matter that he would like to discuss with Lord Protector-General.”

”Oh?”

Slightly moved, Xianyu Zhongtong finally showed a sliver of surprise.

No one knew what they discussed, only that Xianyu Zhongtong left very late.

”Young Master, rest at ease. If that situation really does occur, Xianyu will pay any price to hold him down.”

Xianyu Zhongtong had an incredibly serious expression on his face.

”Then Iʼll have to trouble Lord Protector-General,” Wang Chong said as he sent him off.

Once Xianyu Zhongtong left, the summit returned to silence. Wang Chong stood alone beneath the banner, his mind unsettled. The state of the battle meant that what he could do was extremely limited.