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Chapter 4806: Arrangements

"Start vigilance at midnight," Duan Yue stated calmly and with certainty. "I suspect they'll likely sneak into Yan City to attack us when it's still dark, just before dawn."

Qi Eight Young Master's expression grew a little solemn. "The city's garrison, after days of continuous fighting, is exhausted and not suited for another battle."

Duan Yue said coldly, "Tell them the stakes. Whether they live or die is their own business."

"The troops we brought are fewer than five thousand. If the garrison can't replenish in time... tonight's battle is guaranteed to be a loss."

Upon hearing this, Qi Eight Young Master's expression became even more grave. "Does Your Majesty mean you suspect the Heavens' Will forces will definitely attack Yan City again tonight?"

"But they just lost a battle; shouldn't they need to rest before...?" Qi Eight Young Master paused, meeting Duan Yue's starry, bright eyes.

He suddenly realized that the Heavens' Will forces probably truly didn't need rest.

Most of them weren't living beings; why would they need rest?

Attacking at night, when Yan City's defenses were most tired and relaxed, was the perfect timing for a sneak attack.

"I will stay until dawn. Don't reveal my whereabouts to anyone for now."

"After I leave, you are to proceed as usual. Guard Yan City closely for me; allow no mistakes."

"Your Majesty is leaving Yan City?" Qi Eight Young Master and General Zhou exclaimed simultaneously.

Little Kezi also opened his mouth in surprise, his eyes inadvertently glancing at the letter in Duan Yue's hand.

Duan Yue wasn't asking for their opinions. Hearing their exclamations, he merely gave them a faint look. "Remember that."

Qi Eight Young Master and General Zhou, under the pressure of his gaze, could only bow in agreement.

After leaving His Majesty's residence, General Zhou, the old roughneck, rubbed his head and asked with a puzzled look, "Young Master Eight, you're a clever man. Do you know where His Majesty is going?"

Qi Eight gave him a speechless look and shook his head. "It's probably related to the letter His Majesty just received."

"His Majesty is leaving in such a hurry, so it must be something urgent," Young Master Eight sighed. "Since His Majesty has his own plans, we'll just follow them."

"Alright," General Zhou nodded. "I'll go find the Defense Lord now."

Little Kezi shuffled a few steps to the brocade couch and cautiously spoke, "Is Your Majesty returning to Wangchuan?"

His Majesty had been restless and uneasy ever since he received the letter from Wangchuan today.

Others might not know what happened, but how could Little Kezi not know?

His Majesty... although he was staying in Yan City, his heart had probably already flown to the realm of Wangchuan.

"Little Kezi," Duan Yue said, looking at him with a serious expression, "In half a month at the earliest, a month at the latest. If this matter is resolved, you can return to the capital with General Zhou and the others."

That night, Vice-Hall Master Ghost led a contingent of tens of thousands of Heavens' Will followers, floating under the night sky like a flock of black crows.

They looked down. Yan City below had already fallen into a dead silence and darkness.

Aside from scattered starlight, no lights could be seen in the city.

"They're all asleep," Vice-Hall Master Ghost chuckled triumphantly.

A gloomy light flickered in his eyes.

The setback they suffered at the hands of the Cangzhou Emperor during the day could now probably be fully reclaimed!