Zhan Long Chapter 816 - Initial Defeat

Chapter 816 - Initial Defeat

“Shua!” 

After I logged on, I appeared in the Central Tent of the Royal Army Garrison. I could hear the clamoring of soldiers running around and horses stomping across the grounds. When I walked out of the tent, I could see that quite a few of the tents had already been taken down. In the distance, Han Yuan pointed his spear, sending a unit of Spear Soldiers out. Han Yuan on the other hand seemed to be changing his weapon all the time. There was no helping it though. The ironsmiths of the empire were actually all pretty average. Not to mention the fact that the iron ore that they mined were filled with impurities that hadn’t been refined. The NPC weapon quality was far lower than it was for the players. As such, their blades broke very easily. A warrior like Han Yuan could fight with anything — he was a master in all types of weapons and blades after all. 

“General, you’re here!” 

Han Yuan walked over and reported, “Most of our troops have already arrived at Tian Ling City. There’s a large stage set up there for the Flame Dragon Army and the Royal Army to address the troops…” 

I pursed my lips, “Alright then, let’s set out now before we miss the ceremonies.” 

“Yes sir!” 

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A unit of horsemen all mounted their horses and followed me towards Tian Ling City. In the distance, I could see a golden stage appear above the horizon, just outside of the city. King Rob, Theodore, and Owen had all arrived. By the time Han Yuan, Long Xing, I and the other generals arrived, a herald shouted, “The Commander of the Royal Army, the General of the South, General Li has arrived!” 

King Rob stood up, “Now that everyone is here, let us begin!” 

A group of soldiers placed a ram’s head on the stage altar. King Rob then went on to give a lofty speech, something along the lines of, “Live and die for the empire, rise up against the evil against us,” to boost soldier morale. Of course, words like that meant nothing for players like me. Han Yuan, Long Xing, and others however seemed to be highly affected and they all got

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