Martial Cultivator Chapter 371: The Great General is Retiring

As Li Heng gazed into the distance, the court officials also subconsciously followed his line of sight. The Northern Frontier Great General had been stationed there for many years and had rarely appeared in the Divine Capital. Now, his return to the Divine Capital, regardless of the reason, piqued the curiosity of the court officials. After all, this Great General had held the position of the Northern Frontier Great General since the reign of Emperor Lingzong. He was a true veteran official who had genuinely experienced three dynasties.

Amidst the complex gazes of the court officials, from the end of the square's corridor, an elderly man in ordinary robes, with hair white as snow, slowly walked over. The old man's face was weathered, filled with wrinkles that seemed to be carved by knives, exhibiting a rugged and resolute demeanor. It seemed that the harsh winds and snow of the Northern Frontier had indeed left their mark. This Great General who could rank among the top three in the Great General appeared to be getting on in years, like an old pine nearing the end of its century-long journey through time.

Yet, despite already looking this old, the old general's steps were steady and firm, advancing slowly but firmly.

Looking at the Northern Frontier Great General from the crowd, the look in Chen Chao's eyes was complicated. This Great General had spent many years defending against the demons in the Northern Frontier. Theoretically, there was nothing to criticize about him. However, over these years, there had always been one thing that puzzled everyone: during the great battle initiated by the Great Liang Emperor back then, why did he defy the imperial decree and refuse to return from the Northern Frontier to guard the Divine Capital?

Hence, the court officials' emotions had always been complex, and difficult to articulate.

Chen Chao did not dwell too much on it. His eyes were mostly filled with admiration. Facing this Great General, he only felt respect.

For the sake of all the people of the Great Liang, and

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