I summoned all the famous generals of history in another world.

Chapter 562 Encountering Allies, They Looked at Each Other in Disappointment

As night falls, the outline of Tianqian Pass appears even more majestic and solemn against the dim horizon, like a silent guardian, quietly watching over the approaching visitors.

As the distance between them shortened, the heartbeats of Liu Chenyuan, Liu Lingjun, and Liu Yunfeng gradually accelerated, and each thud of the horse's hooves seemed to pound on their taut nerves.

Just then, a series of deep, rhythmic footsteps broke the surrounding silence, slowly approaching from not far ahead.

Under the firelight, a group of heavily armored soldiers wielding halberds appeared in their sight, like a steel torrent emerging from the night. They were none other than the elite of the Cangzhou army—the Halberd Warriors.

His steps, heavy with the weight of his armor, were firm and powerful. The armor gleamed coldly in the dim light, and the tip of his halberd drew chilling streaks in the night.

"Who are you? What brings you here so late at night?"

Leading the group was a burly general, Zhang He, who was inspecting the old and weak Yellow Turbans outside the pass. His eyes were sharp as an eagle's as he scanned the three members of the Liu family. It was a calm and confident demeanor that had been tempered by countless battles.

"We are from the Liu family of Immortal Herbs in Hengzhou. We have come to pay our respects to Your Highness and discuss important matters."

Although Liu Yunfeng was shocked, he did not show it on his face. He took a deep breath, forced himself to calm down, and replied with his hands clasped.

Upon hearing this, Zhang He frowned slightly and scrutinized the three of them.

As a commander with equally strong abilities, Zhang He was naturally well aware of the current situation in Hengzhou.

Now, with the rampage of the Tianyun Chamber of Commerce and the Luowang, and the Cangzhou army pressing in with a large force, the situation in Hengzhou is now firmly established.

During this period of time, forces have been coming to Tianqian to pay their respects in an endless stream, and he has gotten used to it.

Every now and then you could see a large procession carrying all sorts of rare and exotic treasures.

After a moment, he nodded slightly, signaling the halberd-wielding warriors beside him to make way, but the invisible pressure still enveloped the hearts of the Liu family members, making them dare not make any rash moves.

"If that's the case, then come with me."

Zhang He's words were brief and powerful. He then turned and led a group of halberdiers to continue forward.

Liu Chenyuan, Liu Lingjun, and Liu Yunfeng followed closely behind, their hearts filled with mixed feelings.

As they marched, Liu Yunfeng couldn't help but secretly observe this heavily armed infantry army.

The halberdiers wore heavy armor made of fine iron, with each plate tightly connected, leaving almost no gaps.

He also held a halberd made of fine iron, with a long, thick handle and a sharp tip. Even when he was still, one could feel the murderous aura that was ready to be unleashed.

Such a military force with such luxurious equipment is rare to find even in the entire Great Qian Dynasty.

What alarmed Liu Yunfeng even more was that such a well-equipped and well-trained army was not even among the top-ranked combat forces in the Cangzhou army!

This gave him an even deeper sense of awe for the military forces under that prince.

"Father, it seems that our choice this time may indeed have been a wise one."

Liu Chenyuan said in a low voice, his tone containing both relief and anticipation for the future.

Liu Yunfeng did not answer, but nodded silently, his mind churning with complex thoughts.

With the steady steps of the halberdiers, the three members of the Liu family were escorted through the thick walls of Tianqian Pass and into this majestic pass that had witnessed countless historical events.

Inside the pass, the lights were bright, creating a stark contrast with the darkness outside. Busy soldiers and well-organized camps could be seen everywhere, and the banners of the Cangzhou army fluttered in the night wind, showcasing the discipline and power of their new masters.

As they walked along the wide street, heading towards the Crown Prince's residence, a group of people slowly emerged from a nearby corner and unexpectedly encountered the Liu family.

In the firelight, the clothing and insignia of that group of people were clearly the symbols of the Medicine King Sect.

The leader was none other than Yao Zhuling, the sect master of the Medicine King Sect, and several other high-ranking members of the sect. Their faces also showed a mixture of trepidation and anticipation.

The two groups met on a narrow street and fell into an awkward silence.

Liu Yunfeng and Yao Zhuling locked eyes, their gazes filled with a complex mix of emotions—surprise, embarrassment, and a hint of inexplicable helplessness.

As high-ranking members of the Dantian Business Alliance, they had all signed an alliance agreement, vowing to be allies, jointly resist the Cangzhou Army, and never betray each other.

However, things are unpredictable, and now both sides are secretly surrendering to the Cangzhou army.

What's even more unfortunate is that they happened to run into each other on their way to surrender.

This is really awkward...

"Sect Master Yao, what a coincidence..."

Liu Yunfeng broke the silence first, his voice somewhat hoarse, his smile tinged with bitterness.

"Brother Liu, what a coincidence!"

"I never expected to meet you here. Life is truly unpredictable."

Yao Zhuling forced a smile and returned the greeting with a cupped hand.

The two sides stared at each other, the atmosphere extremely awkward.

Liu Chenyuan and Liu Lingjun exchanged a glance, both seeing in each other's eyes the desire to dig their toes into the ground.

"Sect Master Yao, what's wrong...?"

Liu Lingjun couldn't help but ask, her voice trembling slightly as she tried to control her emotions.

"Yes, things are unpredictable."

Liu Yunfeng sighed, his gaze sweeping over the members of the Medicine King Sect, a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of mixed emotions, often including regret or nostalgia) welling up inside him.

They were once allies fighting side by side, but now they each harbor their own ulterior motives and have gone down different paths.

"Brother Liu, since we're already here, let's... go together."

Yao Zhuling suggested, her tone tinged with helplessness and compromise.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yunfeng nodded, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes, and said nothing more.

They all knew that no matter how much resentment and helplessness they felt, since they had already made their choice, they had no choice but to go all the way.

"Brother Liu, now that we've come this far, let's proceed cautiously and hope for a better future."

After Yao Zhuling finished speaking, he led the members of the Medicine King Sect past the three members of the Liu family and continued towards the residence of the Crown Prince.

The three members of the Liu family followed silently behind them, their minds filled with complex thoughts.

The two groups merged in silence and continued their march toward the Crown Prince's residence.

Along the way, they exchanged glances, but tacitly avoided mentioning that sensitive topic—betrayal.

Finally, they arrived at the residence of the Crown Prince. Guo Jia, who was holding a gourd of wine, was already waiting there. When he saw the two groups of people arrive at the same time, a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Sect Masters, His Highness the Crown Prince is waiting. Please follow me."

Guo Jia chuckled softly, his gaze sweeping over both of them for a moment, his tone somewhat strange.

As someone who enjoys having fun, this kind of entertaining thing is his favorite.

Liu Yunfeng and Yao Zhuling exchanged a glance, both seeing the complex emotions in each other's eyes.