The Demon Lords

Chapter 799 175: The Great Wind_6

The so-called peace talks had already been going on for quite a while. However, the Chu army, still stubbornly holding Jade Plate City, had no chance to participate at all.

It was as if they were just an ornament.

If they were merely an ornament, that would actually be fine.

What Qu TianNan couldn't stand the most was that he was unable to send anyone out, yet many officials sent by his own side liked to shout from outside the city walls.

The effect of their shouting was apparent: the morale of the army inside the city, already fluctuating due to the lack of food, began to disperse even more.

Truth be told, if he weren't unable to get out now, Qu TianNan, with his usual temperament, would have directly charged out and slaughtered all those civil officials from his own side who made a point of coming to the city walls to shout and 'soothe' the army's morale!

Fortunately, the Blue Luan Army was, to some extent, the Qu Family's private army. Thus, even at this juncture, Qu TianNan was still able to maintain a rough grip on this force.

But Qu TianNan himself wasn't sure how much longer they could hold on.

As one of Chu State's Zhuguai, he could understand the imperial court's desire for peace talks. Chu State was not completely stable internally. Furthermore, sending a large army out from Town South Pass to come here and break the siege would not only be a long journey but would also make them highly susceptible to attacks by the Yan people.

But Qu TianNan's inner thought was still that this war should continue.

Great Chu had its own problems, but could it be that the Yan people had no issues at all?

The contest between great nations often came down to who could endure more, who could hold out that one last bit longer.

However, looking back at the Blue Luan Army soldiers he had brought with him, it seemed that being able to lead them safely back to their country was also something to be thankful for.

But… could he really manage that?

"WHOOO WHOOO WHOOO..."

The sound of horns came from the Yan people's military encampment. This was the first sign of movement from the opposing Yan Army in recent days.

Qu TianNan went to the edge of the battlements, gazing into the distance, his eyes narrowing slightly.

The Yan Army camp stirred. Squadrons of Yan cavalry began a large-scale flanking maneuver around Jade Plate City to the north and south. However, it didn't look like an attack, as the Yan Army brought no siege equipment forward.

After the Yan Army's formations were complete, two groups of officials in different styles of official attire walked towards the city walls of Jade Plate City.

The leaders of both groups each held an imperial edict aloft. Their attendants behind them also displayed the Black Dragon flag of Yan State and the Phoenix flag of Chu State, respectively.

For a moment, Qu TianNan felt somewhat stifled, but also a bit relieved.

Meanwhile, cheers erupted from the Chu army on the city walls.

The Blue Luan Army was one of Chu State's top-ranking forces and, by rights, should have possessed good quality and tenacity. However, even the most elite troops, after being besieged for so long and lacking food, would find their boiling courage and valor worn thin.

The soldiers also understood: the peace talks had succeeded, the pact was concluded, and they could leave this damned place and return to their country.

Mao Mingcai and Jingyang, one on the right and one on the left, each unfurled an imperial edict.

Mao Mingcai read first, followed by Jingyang.

After the imperial edicts were read, Jingyang entered Jade Plate City with the state document, while Mao Mingcai retreated.

Half an hour later, Qu TianNan's figure appeared on the tower above the West Gate of Jade Plate City.

"You want us to open the city gates? Fine! But I want you, Lord Jingnan of Yan State, to personally come forth with the state document and give your guarantee!"

Once the pact was established, Yan State and Chu State would become brotherly nations.

The Blue Luan Army, trapped in Jade Plate City, would be allowed to leave the city and return to their country.

According to the details in the state document, the Blue Luan Army could retain their armor but had to surrender their weapons, polearms, crossbows, arrows, and other bladed implements.

Therefore, as the commander of the Blue Luan Army, Qu TianNan needed Tian Wujing to come out alone and give him this assurance.

Of course, he was not yet aware that Yan State's Southern Marquis had already been promoted to the rank of Prince, so his address for him remained Lord Jingnan.

For a moment, both the Chu army within the city and the Yan Army outside became solemn.

However, the oppressive atmosphere didn't last too long.

When a towering figure clad in gilded armor, mounted on a Pixiu, slowly emerged from the Yan Army formation, the Chu defenders on the city walls almost simultaneously heaved a collective sigh of relief in their hearts.

Tian Wujing arrived below the city wall, and the Pixiu halted.

Qu TianNan leaped down from the city wall. Unarmed and, naturally, without a horse, he walked openly and with composure towards Tian Wujing.

"TSK TSK TSK..."

Zheng Fan couldn't help but click his tongue.

Going to a parley alone, was it cool? Of course, it was cool.

But honestly, not everyone would dare to play the 'solo parley' game with Prince Jingnan.

For no other reason than Tian Wujing was an existence capable of defeating the Sword Saint!

And not long ago, Lord Zheng himself had just exploited the Sword Saint's overwhelming power—a true 'cheat code'—to successfully go one-on-one against Geremu, the Ten Thousand Households Chief of the wild people.

However, it seemed Prince Jingnan wasn't as shameless as he was.

Qu TianNan stood before Prince Jingnan.

Prince Jingnan did not dismount.

To put it nicely, the two nations were ceasing hostilities and concluding a pact. But in reality, Chu State was the one bowing its head. Therefore, as the victor, sitting atop his Pixiu and looking down slightly at him—was there anything wrong with that?

Qu TianNan didn't mind this.

He merely slowly raised the Chu State imperial edict clutched in his hand.

Prince Jingnan also raised the Yan State imperial edict in his hand.

The pact between the two states, though filled with many details and broad implications, had actually been established quickly because Chu State could not afford to delay.

"Tian Wujing, I have lost. But I must be responsible for these men under my command.

I want you to swear an oath on this state document."