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This was so that when Li Chengqian unified the country in the future, there would be less resistance from the people.
Moreover, in his previous life, he massacred 400,000 Zhao soldiers, bearing immense pressure alone, and causing the King of Qin to bear eternal infamy as well.
This time, he didn't want his lord's reputation to be damaged in any way.
More importantly, he has successfully advanced to the Grandmaster level, reaching the highest realm in this world.
Killing more people would no longer help him improve his strength.
Subsequently, Bai Qi did not get involved much in the affairs of the Qing Army's high command.
He naturally saw through Qin Ye's complicated thoughts, but he didn't intend to pay them any mind.
Now all he needs to do is train his troops well, defend Nanjing City, and wait for the imperial decree.
The Battle of Lishan and the Battle of Nanjing
The enormous merits of the two battles,
That's enough to earn him a significant reward.
He believed that Li Chengqian, far away in Kyoto, must have already made all the arrangements.
Outside Jianmen Pass, on a secluded hillside, two figures stood silently.
One of them was Ku He, the national teacher of the Northern Qi Dynasty.
Another middle-aged man, not very tall, dressed in hemp clothing, had a stern face.
His gaze was sharp enough to pierce the sky.
It was none other than Si Gu Jian!
"Your city fell in a single day! You're all a bunch of useless trash!"
Chapter 95: The Battle of the Four Grandmasters! Bai Qi's killing intent shocked Si Gu Jian!
"Your city fell in a single day! You're all a bunch of useless trash!"
Si Gu Jian's expression remained cold.
His words showed no regard for the Northern Qi.
Ku He's expression darkened slightly as he slowly said, "Si Gu Jian, you don't need to resort to such verbal attacks!"
"There is another Grandmaster in the Qing Kingdom's army, who is no less than you or me!"
"Because no one was on guard, this person broke through the city gate and led his men into Nanjing City."
Si Gu Jian smiled sarcastically, but a sense of unease also settled over him.
There are far too many Grandmasters in the Qing Kingdom.
He had infiltrated the capital three times, attempting to assassinate Emperor Qing.
However, each time he was startled by an unfamiliar grandmaster aura.
Not long ago, in Kyoto, the grandmaster Li Chungang, who could cleave a lake with a single sword strike, suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Now, another Grandmaster has emerged from the Qing Army.
With the addition of Ye Liuyun, a veteran grandmaster, the Qing Kingdom actually has a total of four grandmasters!
Upon reaching the Grandmaster level,
They are all exceptional individuals!
Even if he joins forces with Northern Qi now, how could they possibly be a match for him in a two-against-four situation?
Four Grandmasters! How Heaven blesses Nanqing!
A hint of violence unconsciously surfaced in his eyes.
Even he, a grandmaster, felt that it was too unfair.
He still can't get over the fact that Ye Qingmei abandoned Dongyi and chose Nanqing back then.
"After all these years, my bones have become rusty. Now that I'm out, I might as well stretch my muscles and bones."
His voice was cold and sharp; as soon as he finished speaking...
They then set off immediately and sped towards Nanjing City.
After pondering for a moment, Ku He also set off and followed.
He had already realized it.
Even if Si Gu Jianlai comes here, it will be difficult for Northern Qi to retake Nanjing City.
After all, there are now two Grandmasters in the Qing Army.
But demonstrating strength is necessary.
Even 527, if possible
Killing that Grandmaster of the Qing army might offer hope of retaking Nanjing City.
Even if things don't go well, they can use this momentum to re-establish the alliance and gain significant advantages for Northern Qi in the negotiations.
Two against four is no good, but he's full of confidence against three.
Thinking of this,
Even the usually calm Ku He's eyes flashed with a terrifying killing intent.
"It's terrible, General! Si Gu Jian and Ku He are here!"
A messenger rushed into Qin Ye's tent in a panic.
Qin Ye's expression changed drastically, and he immediately asked, "Have you notified General Bai Qi?"
The messenger shook his head. "Not yet. I came to see you as soon as possible."
Qin Ye immediately said, "Go and inform General Bai Qi."
After saying that, he hesitated for a moment and said, "Wait! I'll go and invite him myself."
Facing two grandmasters, although he had hundreds of thousands of troops at his disposal,
However, in the vast city of Nanjing, scattered across the city, at most only a few thousand people could stay by his side.
If the two grandmasters were to join forces to kill him, none of these people could stop them!
However, when he hurriedly arrived at Bai Qi's camp, it was already empty.
He quickly asked, "Where is General Bai?"
"General Bai has already left the city!"
On the city wall of Nanjing, Bai Qi raised his hand and hurled his long sword.
The next second, he leaped out.
He rode on a long sword, arriving as if a celestial being were flying on a sword.
on the city wall,
Countless Qing soldiers watched this scene without blinking.
I was filled with shock and excitement.
The fear he had felt from being intimidated by Si Gu Jian vanished in the blink of an eye.
Suddenly someone shouted, "General Bai, may you be victorious!"
The next second, thousands, even tens of thousands, of shouts rang out simultaneously.
"General Bai, may you be victorious!"
Beneath the walls of Nanjing, Si Gu Jian, his face cold, uttered in a chilling tone, "All flash and no substance!"
As he finished speaking, he pointed his fingers like a sword.
The long sword at his waist moved with him.
Enveloped in true energy and an incomparably powerful killing intent, it thrust straight at Bai Qi, who was traversing through the air.
This sword pierced the air, tearing apart everything that might exist.
Not far away, countless Qing soldiers stood on the city walls of Nanjing.
Just looking at this sword,
They all felt a sense of dread that made them tremble and shake their minds.
Bai Qi's expression remained unchanged. He suddenly stomped down, unleashing a tremendous force.
The longsword beneath his feet shot out like a venomous snake poised to strike.
With a clang, the two swords clashed.
They were each returned to their respective owners.
The next second, the two engaged in a frantic exchange of blows in mid-air.
The sword shadows merged into one, and two terrifying killing intents violently intertwined.
Strength bursts forth in all directions, creating terrifying deep craters in the ground.
Just then,
Si Gu Jian suddenly let out a sharp cry, and a boiling killing intent soared into the sky.
He thrust his sword forward, disregarding everything else, charging ahead without hesitation.
The sword strike contained an endless killing intent and a violent aura.
Si Gu Jian understood very well that if he wanted to protect the Eastern Yi...
The Northern Qi cannot afford to be in trouble, and Bai Qi must die.
Otherwise, with the power imbalance, neither the Northern Qi nor the Eastern Yi could escape destruction.
Therefore, after realizing how troublesome Bai Qi was,
He chose to fight to the death almost without hesitation.
However, Bai Qi proved his Dao through killing.