Love of Nirvana (Liu Shui Tiao Tiao)

Chapter 71 Yu Wen Jinglun

At dusk, the twilight hung low, creating a misty haze. A long breeze carrying the damp scent of the river gently brushed against one's clothes.

Yi Han stood with his hands behind his back on the banks of the Juan River. Behind him, on the high slope of the riverbank, were their camp tents stretching to the sky. Across the river lay the military camp of the Hua Dynasty's defensive forces. On the river's surface, high-masted warships from both sides swayed gently in the wind, having been in a standoff for several days.

Hurried footsteps approached, and an attendant of Prince Xuan came over, bowing as he said, "General Yi, the Prince requests your presence."

Yi Han sighed almost inaudibly and turned to walk up the slope. As soon as he reached the top, he heard thunderous cheers coming from the woods below.

A silver figure leaped through the crowd. With each bound, the scabbard in his hand spread like an eagle's wings, creating waves of powerful energy that forced the Huan soldiers around him to retreat. When a group of more than ten men formed a unit and thrust their spears at this silver-armored man, he let out a great shout. His body spun rapidly, and the scabbard, following his extraordinary footwork, deflected the long spears in the hands of these ten-odd men.

He burst through to the front of the last man, his right foot kicking forcefully. That Huan soldier fell backward, and the silver-armored man broke through the gap. With another shout, his scabbard shot into the air. He gripped his sword horizontally, and sword energy slammed into the ground, sending yellow mud and grass flying. Another dozen men fell backward.

The silver-armored man let out a long laugh as he sheathed his precious sword into the falling scabbard. His left hand grasped the scabbard, while his right removed the silver helmet on his head. His figure stood as solid as a mountain, appearing even more magnificent and heroic as he laughed heartily, "Is there anyone else who dares to challenge me?"

The Huan soldiers and officers erupted in thunderous cheers. Yi Han walked over with a smile, and when the silver-armored man turned and saw him, he said with a laugh, "Master Yi, you've come at the perfect time. Please, give Jinglun some pointers."

Yi Han smiled slightly, "I wouldn't dare. Your Highness's swordsmanship has reached great heights. There's no need for Yi Han to add anything."

Prince Xuan Yu Wen Jinglun tossed his precious sword to an attendant and walked side by side with Yi Han toward the main tent. The Huan soldiers and officers watching their figures all showed expressions of admiration.

Yu Wen Jinglun removed his silver armor and turned with a smile, "I was just killing time, exercising with the lads. I hope I didn't embarrass myself in front of you, Master Yi."

Yi Han smiled and said, "With the great battle approaching, it's indeed necessary to maintain the soldiers' morale and spirit."

Yu Wen Jinglun laughed heartily, "As always, Master Yi understands me well."

The two sat cross-legged in front of a small table. Yu Wen Jinglun poured a cup of tea and pushed it towards Yi Han. "The spring in this southern country is too humid. It's sticky and saps one's energy. The soldiers are mostly unaccustomed to it. If they don't move about, I fear they might rust."

"Indeed," Yi Han said. "That's why we need to cross the Juan River before the spring flood. If we can take East Lai, we'll have a foothold south of the Juan River. Relying on the natural defenses of 'Yanming Mountain,' we can advance to attack the West River and Xiao Water Plain, or retreat to defend the Gong'an area."

A man lifted the tent flap and entered. YuWen Jinglun said in a friendly tone, "Master Teng, please come and join our discussion."

Military Strategist Teng Rui sat down with a smile. "Most importantly, we must strike before Wang Lang returns from Lou Mountain."