Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield Chapter 707 Chapter 289: Zhao Feng’s Might! Shocking the World!

Qin-Qi Frontier!

One hundred thousand soldiers stood poised.

Qi State.

It shares no boundary with the Northern Border Foreign Tribes.

Right now, Qi State's lands are entirely encircled by Qin's domain.

One could say.

Completely cut off and without aid.

One hundred thousand Black Armored Iron Cavalry arrived.

Leading them was Zhao Feng.

At the frontier position.

On Qi State's side.

Tens of thousands of Qi troops gazed nervously and terrified at the nearing Qin forces.

"General, what do we do?"

A military officer turned to the chief general nearby and inquired.

His tone carried deep fear.

"The Great King commanded that if Qin troops invade, we must avoid clashing arms; prioritize talks above all."

Qi War General Tian Lin let out a sigh.

"Yet with such overwhelming might from the Qin Army, constant retreats might fail to halt their push entirely." The Deputy General sighed.

"Haven't you seen it yet?"

"How could our Qi State resist Qin's onslaught?"

"Qi State is fully hemmed in by Qin."

"In Yan lands, a hundred thousand Qin soldiers guard the border."

"In Zhao lands, in Chu lands, massive forces are deployed."

"If war erupts with Qin, does Qi State stand any chance?" Tian Lin spoke with sorrow.

"Is Great Qi truly doomed?" The numerous Deputy Generals wore grave expressions.

"We'll handle it as it comes."

"All choices rest with the Great King."

"Should the royal order demand battle, we'll fight till the last."

"I trust the Great King knows of Qin's troop shifts by now." Tian Lin stated slowly.

"This campaign's commander is Qin General Zhao Feng, the world-renowned War God of Qin."

"Legends say he leads armies unmatched, utterly invincible."

"Should Zhao Feng launch an assault, I'm afraid we can't repel them." The Deputy General remarked gloomily.

As his words ended.

Footsteps echoed closer.

The Black Armored Qin Cavalry had breached the border, entering Qi territory.

At that moment.

Though Qi's general and soldiers arrayed in defensive lines, no one dared move.

"General, what now?"

The Deputy General glanced at Tian Lin.

"Without my command, no one moves."

"This time, I'll go face the Qin Army myself." Tian Lin declared.

With that, he urged his mount forward, riding solo into the Qin ranks.

Meanwhile, in the Qin Army's lines.

"Your Majesty."

"Someone approaches from the Qi forces." Zhang Ming called out.

"Hold the whole army."

Zhao Feng lifted his hand, issuing the command firmly.

The directive spread.

The hundred thousand Black Armored cavalry yanked their reins sharply, halting abruptly.

Zhao Feng gazed steadily at the mounted Qi General drawing near.

When they were under ten zhang apart (about 33 meters).

"Qi State's commander Tian Lin offers respects to Great Qin's Marquis Wu'an."

Tian Lin clasped his fists and saluted Zhao Feng.

"Why didn't General Tian block our path?"

Zhao Feng gave a faint smile and questioned outright.

"Our Qi Army can't stand in your way." Tian Lin gave a wry laugh.

"So, is General Tian ready to yield?" Zhao Feng pressed.

"The royal decree forbids forceful confrontation with Qin, but surrender wasn't commanded."

"Should such a decree come, Tian Lin will obey without question." Tian Lin replied.

"Then what's the purpose of your visit?"

"Qin has sent a National Book to Qi State; conflict is inevitable."

"Qi must either battle or submit."

"Either Qin unleashes full might to crush Qi, or Qi's King surrenders, integrating into Qin." Zhao Feng spoke plainly.

In truth.

He wished Qi State would resist fiercely; that might let Zhao Feng claim another monarch's head.

"Marquis Wu'an speaks bluntly indeed." Tian Lin smiled bitterly.

"The world's fate is sealed."

"Qin's unification can't be halted."

"I won't waste words on niceties either."

Zhao Feng smiled lightly.

"Please, Marquis Wu'an, hold for a moment."

"The royal decree might arrive today." Tian Lin said deliberately.

"Will it truly come today?" Zhao Feng asked.

"Likely today."

Tian Lin's face showed hesitation.

"If it's just today, I'll grant you one day; then I launch total assault."

"Once battle starts, even royal commands won't halt me."

"Not even an edict from Qin's King would stop my advance." Zhao Feng emphasized.

His intent shone clear.

If Qi's King refused surrender, Zhao Feng would charge ahead without pause straight to Linzi upon attacking.

Hearing this.

Tian Lin smiled wryly, then nodded: "If no surrender decree comes, as Qi's War General, Tian Lin stands ready to battle. To fall by Marquis Wu'an's hand would honor me."

"Excellent."

Zhao Feng regarded Tian Lin approvingly.

This general lacked fame, yet impressed.

Just then!

From Qi Army's rear.

"The royal envoy arrives."

"Stand down troops."

"The royal envoy is here..."

Shouts rang out successively from Qi Army's back lines.

A squad of Qi cavalry sped up, escorting a Qi official.

At the sound.

"No need to wait a full day, it seems." Zhao Feng chuckled.

Now.

Tian Lin grew uneasy.

If the royal envoy brought no surrender order, war was certain.

Eyes on the fierce, poised Qin Cavalry behind Zhao Feng, Tian Lin knew his inexperienced Qi troops couldn't match these ferocious warriors.

War would mean utter destruction.

Deep down.

Aware Qi State was trapped and facing ruin, he yearned for the King of Qi to yield, sparing hundreds of thousands of soldiers and sparing Qi's lands from ruin.

Of course.

It all hinged on the royal decree.

The royal word reigned supreme.

Moments later.

Qi State's royal envoy reached them.

Spotting Zhao Feng on his warhorse, the Qi envoy dismounted swiftly and bowed low: "Qi Envoy Hou Lin greets Great Qin's Marquis Wu'an."