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Chapter 18 - Chapter 18: The War

The sun had just begun to paint the horizon with its golden hues, casting an ethereal light on the battlefield. It was a promising morning for war, as the Blood Conquering Empire's army, led by Prince Ot Khan, embarked on its march toward the cities of the other 2 empires.

With a wave of Ot Khan's commanding hand, the army came to a halt, and he beckoned the deputy generals and flagbearers to gather for a strategic meeting.

"What do you make of this situation?" Prince Ot Khan asked, his sharp eyes scrutinizing the field ahead.

Luo Hu, a battle-hardened deputy general who had risen from humble origins, Lou Hu though born to a poor background and just 17 years old has proven himself in battle and competitions to rise up to the rank of being recognized as a big shot among the younger generations in a savage empire like Blood Conquering Empire was the first to voice his unease. "Something feels amiss, my lord."

Prince Ot Yan, the tactical thinker known for his cunning wisdom, who was formerly despised by the citizens of Blood Conquering Empire before because of his tricks, not until the last ancestral zone war that his wisdom played a vital role in helping them to minimize their losses, but even at that he was still looked down on a little since the citizens of Blood Conquering Empire believes in their rules which is surrounded around strength and ferocity, added, "My scouts, sent to gather information from the Heavenly Don Empire, have failed to return. We must proceed with caution and remain vigilant."

Princess Ot Luan, ever playful and mischievous, taunted, "Are you worried, dear brother? This war is a mere shadow of the War of Successors. Besides, my sources have reported the presence of two strange individuals; they might be spies."

In the subtle exchanges among Prince Ot Khan and Princess Ot Luan, it was evident that tensions ran between them. Princess Ot Luan is firm rooter for her elder brother Prince Ot Yin in the war of successors, so she doesn't have good relationship with other princes vying for the throne. Prince Ot Yin is already 26 years old and can no longer participate in the ancestral zone war and is now preparing for the the war of successors back at the capital.

Ot Khan, undeterred, responded to Ot Luan, "No, there's no room for fear. Luan be quiet if you don't know what to say, when have I ever been scared. Today I Prince Ot Khan will lead us to victory, no need to mind the petty tricks of the other 2 empires, in front of absolute strength every other means is nonsense, now let's attack the closest city from here."

Yun Lee, the foster son of Queen Ot Hera, though he is an orphan and just 10 years old, he is skilled in fighting and has a stable personality, He interjected, "It's crucial to note that the closest city to this place is Ten Thousand Treasures City under the banner of the Lin Empire, and that is where they stationed the people they sent to us as allies, it won't be nice to attack them."

Ot Khan's determination blazed in his eyes as he spoke resolutely, "Alliances with the weak serve no purpose. We will conquer Ten Thousand Treasures City first to secure our initial victory. For it is strength alone that shall guide us to triumph, today we strike!"

The resounding cries of the assembled army filled the air, brimming with unwavering resolve, as they embarked on the march toward Ten Thousand Treasures City.

Yun Lee and Ot Tang both shakes their heads and follows the large army.