Chapter Eleven of the Romantic Continent: Each with Their Own Desires

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On the night Ye Tianlong was in high spirits, reveling with three women, in the imperial capital of Esnia, a tall, slender man quietly pushed open the door to his study.

The walls were lined with tall bookshelves overflowing with books. In the center of the not-so-large room stood a large desk, flanked by two soft lamps providing illumination. A thick, soft carpet covered the floor, making one feel as if walking on clouds. The room was faintly filled with the intoxicating fragrance of ambergris, a forbidden item reserved only for royalty—all testifying to the room's owner's nobility.

"Corbis, what is it?" The handsome man behind the desk looked up, his eyes gleaming.

"Your Highness, the Secret Wind has sent reliable news: Lete has launched an attack," Corbis replied respectfully.

"Oh, so the Lion King of Asso has finally succumbed?" the man addressed as His Highness murmured to himself.

Corbis looked at him with admiration; this man possessed a formidable mind, which was not good news for his enemies. He had seen too many people fall into utter ruin because of the man before him. This man always used extremely precise calculations and the most perfect steps to achieve his goals.

"Your Highness, as you said, the Phoenix Dance Legion will face its greatest challenge since its founding. As the most powerful force on the continent, the beastmen of Aso will surely make that woman suffer greatly, and..." Kobis paused, gazing at his lord's handsome face, "According to the spy's report, Let has actually invited the Ghost Master of the Celestial Clan to forge weapons for him, but those weapons are top secret, and we have no way of obtaining detailed information."

His Highness picked up a jade beauty from the table. This twelve-foot-tall jade beauty was flawless, warm and delicate, truly a rare treasure. Moreover, its face was incomparably beautiful, seemingly a living miniature figure. Only Kobis knew that this jade beauty was made entirely according to Yu Fengwu's appearance and figure. It was meticulously carved by the master craftsman "Masterful Craftsman" over three months at great expense by His Highness.

Since the jade beauty was carved, it had been displayed in this confidential study, facing His Highness every day. Whenever His Highness had free time, he would caress it closely. Because of this, Kobis knew that His Highness, who captivated countless beautiful women in the capital, was also a man of deep affection. Unfortunately, fate was unkind; despite his ability to move the hearts of all women, he couldn't even win the slightest affection from Yu Fengwu.

But now, however, he finally had this opportunity, so he was determined to seize it. This was the man's greatest virtue—never letting the opportunity slip through his fingers.

"Yu Fengwu's envoy must already be on his way. Should I order the Eagle Soaring Legion to march?"

The handsome man smiled silently, his hand gently stroking the jade beauty's cheek.

"This charming smile will surely enchant the ladies of the capital, Esnia," Kobis couldn't help but let his mind wander.

"No need, dear Kobis. I've already sent the Eagle Soaring Legion on their way." The handsome man's words interrupted Kobis's thoughts. He gazed confidently towards the Skywind Plains and said, "Beautiful War Goddess, your undefeated reputation should end here. I really want to see you fail; perhaps only then will you consider needing a strong support! I long to hold you in my arms!" His last words were barely audible, as if spoken to the jade beauty before him.

Kobis knew there was nothing more for him to do now. He bowed respectfully and left the extremely comfortable yet intimidatingly oppressive secret study as silently as he had arrived. He knew His Highness wouldn't care about his departure. His Highness

spoke to the jade beauty in his hands with deep affection, "What should I say to you first? Should I reproach you, pity you, or…?" He suddenly laughed, shook his head, and placed the jade beauty back in its place.

However, news arriving four days later plunged them into despair. Yu Fengwu had utterly defeated the orcs of Assou, routing their ferocious army in just two days. Nearly 200,000 orcs were annihilated in the battle, while the Fast army suffered only 10,000 casualties – a truly miraculous feat. The Wu'an army, having lost its most powerful general and elite divisions, was severely weakened and had sent envoys to Fast to sue for peace, who were en route to the imperial capital, Esnia.

Kobis had never seen his master's face contorted in horror upon hearing this news; his handsome face twisted into a dark, purplish-blue hue, and he smashed three jade cups. Later, his servants said that His Highness had tormented his two beloved women for most of the night before finally falling into a drunken stupor.

It was at this time that Ye Tianlong's name reached their ears. Kobis began a detailed investigation of this man who had suddenly appeared before them. Before dealing with anyone, one must first thoroughly understand their background. This was the foundation of their invincible success.

However, for Ye Tianlong, the following days were a blissful paradise. He spent almost all his time with beautiful women, far more comfortable than when he was in Xijiang. These women were all charming and gentle, making him completely forget that he was on the front lines. But he didn't forget his promise and recommended Li Die to Yu Fengwu. After learning of her pitiful plight, Yu Fengwu immediately agreed to take Li Die into her service.

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Puwasa, the capital of Wu'an Kingdom, has a population of nearly one million and is one of the seven famous cities on the continent.

In the south of Puwasa lies the royal palace, a place where ordinary people are forbidden to enter. A river flowing through the south separates the city from the rest. Besides the royal palace, there are a few mansions of powerful nobles in the south, residences reserved for the most powerful ministers in Wu'an Kingdom.

Zhu Dejun, who fled from the Tianfeng Plain after his crushing defeat, lived in one of these mansions in the south of the city. Just as the fire broke out, Zhu Dejun received a report that the old general Gupa had been assassinated in his tent, his head severed. He was filled with mixed emotions; he was pleased that the army was now under his control, eliminating his most powerful opponent and allowing him to proceed with his original plans; however, he was also worried that the enemy had managed to infiltrate the camp and assassinate the commander-in-chief, making his enemy far more formidable and requiring him to be even more cautious in the future.

Before he could even gather his generals to announce the change of commander, chaos erupted in the camp as countless enemies surged in from all directions. These terrifying enemies were all incredibly fierce, tall and long-legged, agile and swift, their attacks fast and ruthless, often overwhelming several Wu'an soldiers.

Finally, from the markings on their faces and their banners, he recognized his opponents as Yasu's orc leopard soldiers. The already panicked Wu'an army, upon discovering their commander was beheaded, experienced a surge of fear towards the orcs. Some ignored their officers' orders and began fleeing the battlefield.

The orcs didn't pursue the deserters, instead setting fire to the camp and attacking those who stubbornly resisted. As a result, more and more Wu'an soldiers lost their will to fight. Morale was like a thousand-mile-long dam; even a small breach would cause the entire army to collapse. The Wu'an army was now in this predicament, with demoralized soldiers scattering in all directions.

Zhu Dejun initially intended to resist for a while, but he encountered a powerful enemy: a female general from the Leopard Clan. He later learned that this woman was Xiangling, known as the "Three Wonders of a Female General."

To be honest, Zhu Dejun's strength was indeed extraordinary; even the formidable Leopard soldiers were easily defeated by him, which was why Xiangling noticed him and rode forward to fight him.

The two went back and forth for six or seven rounds without a clear winner, but Xiangling didn't want to drag it out. She seized the opportunity and suddenly turned her horse around, pretending to retreat.

When Zhu Dejun, having fallen for the trap, charged forward on horseback, Xiangling suddenly turned around, her slender hand flashing out a silver light. Zhu Dejun felt a sharp pain in his right shoulder. Turning his head, he saw a short arrow embedded in his shoulder, the finless arrow still trembling slightly.

This arrow shattered his ambition; without the will to fight, he could only join the retreating ranks.

The disheveled Zhu Dejun fled back to Puvassa, but did not receive severe punishment, as he was not the army's commander-in-chief, and the responsibility for the defeat did not fall on him. Feeling utterly ashamed, he retreated to his residence, feigning illness to recuperate, and refused all visitors.

However, after only a few days of rest, he was summoned before the Seventh Princess.

Upon receiving this summons, Zhu Dejun was filled with trepidation, wondering how this woman, who held real power in Wu'an, would deal with him.

In the court of Wu'an, everyone knew that the Seventh Princess, greatly favored by His Majesty the King, now controlled the government. This woman, only twenty-four years old, had indeed demonstrated outstanding political talent; her shrewdness and ruthlessness compensated for the King's indecisiveness, which stemmed from his mere benevolence. However, discerning individuals also saw that this woman's excessive enthusiasm for power might not be a good thing for Wu'an. But powerless to intervene, they could only watch, unable to do anything, because this woman was a master of political maneuvering.

To Zhu Dejun's surprise, the Seventh Princess received him in the inner hall, not criticizing his failure excessively, but instead offering words of comfort.

This surprised and deeply moved him, filling him with gratitude, a feeling of being ready to die for her.

Changing the subject abruptly, the Seventh Princess asked, "Are you aware of our peace negotiations with Fast?"

Zhu Dejun gazed at the princess's delicate and gentle face, momentarily at a loss for words. After a pause, he finally said, "This humble one has not heard of it!"

"Is that so?" The Seventh Princess nodded, saying calmly, "Now the two countries are preparing for a marriage alliance; one of our princesses is to marry the second prince of Fast!"

"What?" Zhu Dejun was stunned. His mind couldn't process such a rapid change in just a few days.

The Seventh Princess ignored his reaction and continued, "It has now been decided to send Princess Xiu there. If your injury is not a problem, I would like you to lead troops to escort her."

"This humble one will certainly do his best!" Zhu Dejun bowed and replied.

After a pause, he hesitated and asked, "Your Highness, what is it…?"

The Seventh Princess smiled slightly and said, "Indeed, you are a wise man. This is one of the reasons I chose you." Then she whispered, "I will also go to Fast."

Zhu Dejun's heart skipped a beat. He truly didn't understand the princess's cryptic intentions and could only stare blankly.

The Seventh Princess gazed at her top subordinate, inwardly pleased with her brilliant plan. She preferred to keep her intentions hidden, ensuring her subordinates didn't fully understand – a method of controlling them.

She slowly said, "This time, I'll rely on your superb swordsmanship. Don't act like you did against Tianfeng."

Zhu Dejun was indeed extremely confident in his swordsmanship, after all, he came from the most renowned Tianjian Garden on the continent, and it would be difficult to find a swordsman superior to him in Wu'an. He quickly agreed.

The Seventh Princess then explained her plan: "After you arrive in Fast, stay there and serve as Princess Xiu's bodyguard."

Seeing that he still didn't understand, the Seventh Princess gently added, "The Second Prince of Fast is a weak-willed man, and he's also fond of women and wine..."

Zhu Dejun suddenly understood and said, "Your Highness, you mean..."

"That's right!" the Seventh Princess said, "Since it's difficult to solve from the outside, we'll find a way from the inside."

"No wonder Your Highness had to personally intervene!" Zhu Dejun couldn't help but applaud.

"So go and prepare now, gather as many skilled individuals as possible, so that things will go smoothly when you go to Fast!" the Seventh Princess said. "Remember, they must be reliable people."

"Your Highness, I will certainly not fail in your trust!" Zhu Dejun replied excitedly.

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Yu Fengwu began directing the soldiers to build a castle on the mountain where the magic cannons were set up. With her keen military insight, she knew that as long as she controlled these powerful magic cannons here, she could firmly grasp this strategic location.

The Great Lakes region was strategically located. Whether it was Yasu or Wu'an, they had to pass through here to reach Fast. Fast, with this place as its base, could attack the two countries or defend itself.

After entrusting this matter to her, besides instructing Li Die on military strategy and martial arts, she spent the rest of her time with Ye Tianlong, enjoying the boundless happiness her lover brought her. Under Ye Tianlong's care, Yu Fengwu became increasingly beautiful and otherworldly. Her peerless beauty was so stunning that even a blind person could see it. Some members of the Phoenix Dance Legion already knew that their war god was basking in love, and they were insanely jealous of that lucky girl.

With her newfound immortality, Li Die progressed rapidly under Yu Fengwu's guidance, and her understanding of military strategy even amazed Yu Fengwu. Yu Fengwu believed that given time, Li Die's command abilities might surpass her own. This was because Li Die possessed an innate sensitivity to battle, easily discerning the weaknesses and flaws in formations. Coupled with her strong belief in avenging her sister, she was driven to study and improve even more diligently.

In just a few days, Li Die's transformation was extremely obvious; she was practically a different person from before. Except for showing a gentle, feminine side in front of Ye Tianlong, she was, in everyone's eyes, a strong and calm ice beauty. The chilling look in her bright eyes terrified the generals who wanted to pursue her, causing them to flee in panic. Sometimes, even Yu Fengwu, who taught her, was secretly startled by her fierce aura—a burning fighting spirit capable of destroying everything on the battlefield.

Half a month later, an envoy returned from the capital, Esnia, carrying an imperial decree from Emperor Andre III of Fast, summoning Ye Tianlong, who had distinguished himself in the battle, to the capital to receive his honor. Everyone understood that Ye Tianlong was about to be promoted to commander of ten thousand cavalry, and perhaps even receive more rewards. Regardless of their motives, the soldiers congratulated Ye Tianlong.

To be honest, Ye Tianlong was truly reluctant to leave Yu Fengwu. Such a peerless beauty was unparalleled in the world; he never tired of holding her every day. In the past half month, he had grown accustomed to falling asleep with her full, soft body in his arms. Leaving Yu Fengwu's warm embrace for a moment was truly uncomfortable! But Yu Fengwu was the commander-in-chief of the Fengwu Legion; she couldn't abandon her army to go to the capital with him. However, Yu Fengwu didn't seem saddened by the separation. After spending a passionate and enchanting night with him, as usual, she gave him a meaningful answer: "We'll meet again soon!" These words left him bewildered, but he could not disobey the imperial decree, so Ye Tianlong could only embark on his journey to the capital with a heart full of doubt.

At this time, Ye Tianlong was unaware that the great victory in the Tianfeng Campaign had completely changed his fate, and an unimaginable path lay before him. His journey to the capital, Esnia, was to open that unknown door.

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