The rising sun brings the faint morning light, dispels the night haze, and covers the earth with a layer of warm glow.

After a long dark night, the smoke on the battlefield finally dissipated.

Lin Zhongyun led the breakout team, and after a hard and arduous battle, they finally broke through the encirclement of the Northern Barbarians and successfully joined up with the rebel army outside to welcome new hope together.

“Your Highness! It’s Your Highness!” A volunteer soldier was the first to recognize Lin Zhongyun and shouted excitedly, his voice full of disbelief and joy.

His voice trembled slightly, as if he couldn’t believe his eyes. The heroic leader before them actually appeared in front of them safely.

“Your Highness, it’s really Your Highness!” More soldiers rushed over, their eyes filled with excitement and joy, their faces filled with unconcealable excitement, as if they saw the dawn of victory.

Lin Zhongyun stood at the front of the team, his eyes firm and warm as he glanced at the rebel soldiers in front of him.

Although his body was already exhausted, his eyes were still firm and warm, as if telling them that as long as they persisted, victory would eventually belong to them.

“Your Highness, thank goodness you’re okay!” a soldier said excitedly, his voice trembling, “Our efforts these days have finally paid off!”

“Yes, Your Highness, if anything happens to you, we will never let the Northern Barbarians go!” another soldier said gritting his teeth, his eyes flashing with anger and determination. They were willing to give everything for Lin Zhongyun and for their beliefs.

“Your Highness, we have finally waited for you!” More soldiers gathered around, their voices rising one after another, and everyone’s face was filled with joy and excitement, as if celebrating a long-awaited reunion.

Lin Zhongyun looked at everything in front of him and felt a warm feeling in his heart.

He deeply felt the soldiers’ loyalty and trust in him, and how much effort they had put in to save him. Every word and look from them was filled with support and encouragement for him.

He took a deep breath and slowly raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet. His eyes swept over the soldiers in front of him, and the smile on his face became warmer, as if to tell them that he was with them.

“Thank you for your hard work.” Lin Zhongyun whispered, with a hint of gratitude and comfort in his tone, “It is your persistence and hard work that gave me the opportunity to stand here alive.”

He paused, a firm look flashing in his eyes: “But this is just the beginning.”

The threat from the Northern Barbarians has not been lifted, their battle is not over, they must keep moving forward, for peace, for justice, and for the future of all.

Hearing Lin Zhongyun’s words, everyone nodded, and the excitement on their faces was gradually replaced by calmness and determination.

They knew that the victory before them was only temporary and that more difficult tasks were waiting for them. They had to unite as one and continue to fight until complete victory came.

“Your Highness, what should we do next?” A confidant stepped forward, his tone filled with respect and anticipation.

At this critical moment, a deafening cry of killing suddenly came from the distant horizon, like thunder in the sky.

Immediately afterwards, dense sounds of horse hooves and war drums came from afar. Their rhythm was fast and powerful, as if the earth was shaking, making people feel an imminent tense atmosphere.

“The enemy is coming!” A sentry shouted loudly, with obvious tension and panic in his tone, “The reinforcements from the Northern Barbarians are approaching!”

When Lin Zhongyun heard this, his eyes instantly became cold and stern, revealing determination and resoluteness.

He turned around quickly and looked from afar, only to see teams of Northern Barbarian cavalry approaching rapidly from a distance.

The dust rolled under their horses’ hooves, covering the sky and the sun, like a black torrent with great momentum.

“Sure enough, Chagan Uli will not let us go so easily.” Lin Zhongyun said in his heart, with a hint of calmness and determination in his eyes. He had already expected this moment to come.

He knew clearly that although Hailanhak had already transferred some troops to the interior of Hailan Ranch.

However, a considerable portion of the main force of the entire Hailan tribe is still stationed on the front line, and they will face even more severe tests.

He quickly glanced around. Although the rebel army had just reunited, the soldiers’ physical and mental strength were already close to the limit. They needed rest and recovery.

However, the reinforcements from the Northern Barbarians were strong in men and horses, and full of vigor. They were like ferocious beasts, ready to launch a fatal attack at any time.

“We can’t hold on now no matter what.” Lin Zhongyun thought to himself, with a cold look in his eyes, “If we continue to entangle here, we will only fall into greater danger.”

He took a deep breath and made a quick decision: “Everyone, retreat immediately! We must protect the team first, then make plans!”

His voice was deep and powerful and quickly spread throughout the entire team. Although the soldiers were unwilling, they never questioned Lin Zhongyun’s orders.

They began to act one after another. They knew that only by obeying orders could they have a chance of survival in adversity.

“Retreat! Everyone follow me!” Lin Zhongyun shouted loudly and rushed to the safe area at the rear.

His figure appeared particularly tall and straight in the morning light, and the long sword in his hand flashed with cold light, just like his firm will.

Under the command of Lin Zhongyun, the rebel soldiers quickly gathered and began to retreat in an orderly manner according to the established instructions.

Although the soldiers were filled with tension and anxiety, their movements were quick and efficient, and no one showed any panic.

A confidant shouted loudly: “Quick, protect His Highness!” He led a team of soldiers and quickly guarded Lin Zhongyun to ensure his safety.

However, the Northern Barbarians’ cavalry were extremely fast and were gradually approaching, and the situation was becoming increasingly critical.

The shouts and cries in the distance were getting closer and closer. A dense rain of arrows fell from the sky, making sharp sounds of breaking through the wind, and fell directly into the ranks of the rebels. The scene was in chaos.

“Ah–!” Several soldiers were hit by arrows and fell to the ground screaming. Their blood spilled all over the ground, adding a bit of tragedy to the battlefield.

A rebel officer shouted loudly: “Raise your shields! Defense!” The soldiers quickly raised their shields and barely blocked the rain of arrows, but their situation was still very dangerous.

Lin Zhongyun’s eyes swept across the battlefield coldly. He knew that the time for retreat was running out. If he didn’t leave the battlefield as soon as possible, the entire team might be devoured by the northern barbarians’ cavalry, and the consequences would be disastrous.

“Let the archers cover the retreat!” Lin Zhongyun ordered loudly, with a hint of coldness in his tone, “The rest of you speed up, you must not be caught up by the enemy!”

Several rebel archers quickly stopped, turned around, aimed at the pursuing Northern Barbarian cavalry, drew their bows and shot arrows.

A hail of arrows was fired from the direction of the rebels, accurately hitting some of the Northern Barbarian cavalry, slightly slowing down their speed and buying precious time for their retreat.

“Okay! Keep shooting!” A captain of archers shouted loudly, leading the team to fight back. They knew that only by continuous shooting could they buy more time for the large army to retreat.

Lin Zhongyun took the opportunity to lead the main force to retreat quickly, away from the pursuit range of the Northern Barbarians. His decision was wise and decisive, and he successfully avoided greater losses.

There was a hint of calmness and decisiveness in his eyes. Although the situation was extremely critical, his command was still orderly.

He knew very well that as a commander, his calmness and decisiveness were the key to the survival of the entire team.

However, the Northern Barbarians’ cavalry were numerous and they surged in like a tide, quickly catching up with the rebels’ rear guard.

A fierce battle unfolded on the battlefield, with blood and shouts of killing intertwined. The scene was extremely tragic, as if it was the reappearance of purgatory on earth.

“Go! Don’t look back!” A rebel officer shouted loudly, his voice full of determination and firmness. He led the rear soldiers to fight to the death to block the pursuit of the northern barbarians and buy time for the main force to retreat.

They were like an insurmountable barrier, guarding their comrades’ backs with all their might. “Protect His Highness! Retreat!” another soldier shouted, his voice full of urgency and determination to sacrifice. He rushed towards the northern barbarian cavalry with a spear in hand, and died together with the enemy. His figure appeared particularly heroic on the battlefield.

Lin Zhongyun looked back, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, including reluctance to leave his comrades and anger towards the enemy.

His hands slowly tightened around the long knife at his waist, his heart filled with resentment and anger, and he vowed to avenge his dead brothers.

“All the sacrifices will not be in vain.”

Lin Zhongyun muttered in his heart, his eyes showing a hint of coldness, “Chagan Wuli, Hailanhak… I will make you pay for all this!”

His voice was full of firmness and determination, like a vow or a declaration of war against the enemy.

After a difficult retreat, Lin Zhongyun finally led his team out of the pursuit range of the Northern Barbarians.

They got a temporary respite, but everyone knew that this was only temporary peace and greater challenges were still to come.

The soldiers sat on the ground, gasping for breath, their faces filled with fatigue and unwillingness.

Although they successfully retreated, they suffered heavy losses in the battle just now. Many brothers fell on the battlefield and could never stand up again. Their sacrifice filled everyone’s heart with grief.

Lin Zhongyun stood at the front of the team, staring coldly at the battlefield in the distance.

There was no expression on his face, but his heart was full of anger and determination. He vowed to avenge his dead brothers and make the enemy pay a heavy price.

“Everyone, listen up. Rest here and prepare for the next move.” Lin Zhongyun said in a low voice, with a hint of calmness and majesty in his tone. “Although the offensive of the Northern Barbarians is powerful, we will never give up easily.”

His voice was like a clarion call, inspiring the hearts of every soldier.

When the soldiers heard Lin Zhongyun’s words, they nodded one after another, with determination and hope in their eyes.

They knew that as long as they followed Lin Zhongyun, they would be able to get out of the predicament. They believed that as long as they were united, there would be no difficulties that could not be overcome.

……

When Lin Zhongyun led his exhausted troops back to the rebel camp.

It was just a rising sun before, but now it has already turned into a bright sun.

However, Lin Zhongyun didn’t care about these. As long as he returned to the camp and as long as the soldiers under his command were still there, he still had a chance to turn the tables and avenge himself.

But his heart was full of anticipation. He was looking forward to seeing the familiar tents, busy soldiers and long-lost subordinates.

However, when he raised his head and looked forward, the scene before him made him stop suddenly. He was struck by lightning and the expression on his face froze instantly.

His heart seemed to stop beating at this moment, and an indescribable shock and fear swept through his body.

Wherever you look, are there any tents lined up one after another?
The order and peace that once existed seemed to be completely destroyed in an instant.

All that came into view was devastation – burnt wood piles, collapsed tents, scattered weapons, and corpses strewn across the mess.

Every place reveals the cruelty and ruthlessness of the battle, as if silently telling the tragic battle that once took place here.

The air was filled with a strong smell of blood and scorched earth, as if silently telling of the tragic battle that had once taken place here.

The atmosphere is suffocating, and it is impossible to forget the warriors who fell in the battle.

The blood on the ground solidified into dark red, and the tattered flag fluttered weakly in the wind.

These flags were once the faith they fought for, but now they have become their final farewell.

Lin Zhongyun’s heart suddenly tightened, as if it was being grasped by an invisible hand.

His breathing became rapid, and a deep sense of powerlessness and anger filled his heart.

His eyes swept over the tragic scene before him, and there was a hint of shock and anger in his eyes.

There were tears in his eyes, but more of them were hatred for the enemy and mourning for his comrades.

“How could this happen…” Lin Zhongyun murmured to himself, his voice low and trembling, as if he could hardly believe his eyes.

His voice was full of confusion and pain, he couldn’t accept what he was seeing.

He walked slowly into the devastated camp. Every step he took seemed like he was stepping on his heart, heavy and painful.

Under his feet were broken shields and broken spears, and beside him lay the corpses of the rebel soldiers.

These corpses still bore traces of battle, and their expressions still retained the anger and unwillingness they had during the battle, as if they were guarding something with their lives.

“These people… are our brothers…” a confidant whispered, with a hint of sob in his tone.

His voice was filled with sadness and anger, he couldn’t accept such an ending.

“Hailanhak…he actually attacked our camp!” another soldier said angrily, his fists clenched so hard that they made a creaking sound. His eyes were burning with anger, and he wanted to avenge his dead brothers immediately.

Lin Zhongyun didn’t say anything. His eyes coldly swept over the tragic scene around him, but the anger in his heart was rising rapidly.

He had only one thought in his mind, which was to avenge his dead brothers.

His hands slowly tightened around the long sword at his waist, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force he exerted. His eyes were firm and cold, as if he was ready for battle.

“Northern Barbarians…” Lin Zhongyun whispered, his tone full of hatred, “I must avenge this!”

His voice was full of determination and strength; he was going to make his enemies pay.

There was a flash of cold light in his eyes, like a sharp knife, stabbing straight at the enemy in the distance.

His chest rose and fell violently, anger and grief intertwined, making his body tremble slightly. There was only one voice in his heart, that was revenge.

“These brothers… they died for the Rebellion. Their sacrifice must not be in vain!”

Lin Zhongyun muttered in his heart, his eyes showing a resolute look, “Hailanhaq, Chagan Wuli… I will definitely repay your blood debt with my blood!”

The soldiers behind him were also shocked by the scene before them, their eyes filled with anger and grief.

They had only one thought in their minds, which was to avenge their dead brothers and restore the reputation of the righteous army. (End of this chapter)