"Hmm?"
Upon hearing this, Leon's brow immediately furrowed, and his gaze followed the sound.
The next moment, his expression turned grim. Based on the information held by the Hall of Light, he recognized the other party's identity at first glance.
It was none other than the commander of the Chinese forces, Bai Zhenshan.
"Damn it, Grizzly, are you blind? Can't you even recognize Bai Zhenshan?"
Leon became furious, roaring at Grizzly. The enemy commander was still alive, meaning their spiritual pillar remained.
Under such circumstances, his attempt to persuade them to surrender was highly improbable, essentially a joke.
And it was all Grizzly's fault. As the first to breach the Chinese camp, he had failed to recognize and eliminate the opponent, which was a grave mistake.
"My lord, I admit my mistake. Please grant me one chance to personally eliminate this old man!"
Grizzly had no choice but to confess his error.
However, he couldn't help but feel aggrieved.
He had forcefully broken through the Chinese camp. If there was such a master among them, why didn't they come out to stop him?
Since they hadn't, he hadn't paid much attention, leading to the current situation.
But it was too late to dwell on these matters; the facts were established, and he could only try his best to rectify them.
"Leon, do you still intend to stubbornly resist?"
"The consequence of doing so is that your Silver Armored Knights, who have followed you for so many years, will remain here forever!"
On the other side, seeing Grizzly slowly approach, Bai Zhenshan paid him no mind. His gaze remained fixed on Leon.
"Hmm?"
At these words, Leon's face grew even more somber.
The other party knew his name and that these were soldiers of the Silver Armored Knights. This could only mean one thing.
After Po Xiao was captured last night, he had revealed everything.
Thinking of this, Leon was filled with uncontrollable rage. Those damned members of the Dark Association! Those scoundrels truly had no backbone; they even betrayed their allies to save their own lives!
Despite his immense resentment, Leon managed a disdainful smile on his face and said, "Bai Zhenshan, with just these people, you expect us to surrender? Have you had too much to drink? Can't you see the current situation?"
After a pause, Leon continued, "You don't have any high-level experts left, do you? Trying to bluff me, you're still a bit short, old man!"
Bai Zhenshan let out a soft哼 and said, "Whether it's a bluff or not, why don't you turn around and look?"
"Hmm?"
Upon hearing this, Leon instinctively turned his head to look. Seeing no one at the camp entrance, he burst into laughter, "Old man, you say you're not bluffing..."
Leon intended to mock Bai Zhenshan thoroughly, but before he could finish, he suddenly felt a powerful aura appear from behind him.
He turned back again and saw a figure already standing at the camp gate.
The person approached step by step with a mocking smile, none other than Ye Cangtian of the Chinese forces.
However, they were not alone. Following Ye Cangtian, more and more figures soon appeared, all radiating powerful auras.
In an instant, Leon's heart sank to the bottom.
His side had many experts, but the enemy had just as many, and their numbers far surpassed what the Light Squad could contend with.
He hadn't expected the Chinese faction to have so many people, and even Ye Cangtian had arrived.
Thinking this, he watched Ye Cangtian walk forward and gritted his teeth, saying, "Ye Cangtian, why are you here!"
Ye Cangtian smiled slightly and replied, "Why shouldn't I be here? Did you honestly believe that your schemes in the capital could keep me trapped for a lifetime?"
"I'm not asking you about that! I'm asking why you appeared behind me!"
Leon's eyes widened, and he roared in anger.
In truth, he knew that his deceptive maneuver in the capital couldn't possibly trap Ye Cangtian forever. If the other party had arrived, then so be it.
But why he appeared behind him, he truly couldn't understand.
And if he had arrived, why hadn't he shown himself earlier?
After all, if Ye Cangtian had arrived even a moment later, he might have razed the entire Chinese camp.
"Can't you see such a simple thing?"
Ye Cangtian glanced at him with disdain and said helplessly, "Fine, I'll tell you. To save his own life, Po Xiao confessed your operation.
And we simply played along, waiting in the surrounding areas and within Xilongyuan, it's that simple! Of course, your informants were also dealt with by me beforehand..."
Damn Po Xiao, I really misjudged you.
Upon hearing Ye Cangtian's explanation, Leon was enraged and began cursing inwardly.
He hadn't expected Po Xiao to have absolutely no principles in his desperation to survive, not only revealing their identities but also their plan for today.
At this moment, like all the commanders before him, he shifted the blame to others, as if he himself had made no mistakes.
Thinking this, he glanced at Ye Cangtian and said grimly, "Ye Cangtian, obtaining information from the Dark Association and then ambushing me is not a show of skill. I am not convinced!"
After a pause, he continued, "If you have the guts, let us leave, and we can fight another fair battle. If I lose, I will have nothing to say."
There was no other way; the current situation was highly unfavorable to them.
On the surface, they had surrounded a small contingent of Chinese defenders, as if they held hostages.
However, if not handled carefully, this small contingent could become a sharp blade piercing their hearts, forming an pincer attack with Ye Cangtian and the others outside.
To avoid such a scenario, he had to find a way to retreat.
"Heh, Leon, do you think this is child's play?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian revealed a look of disdainful amusement.
If this were a personal duel between him and Leon, and the latter had fallen into his hands, he might have offered an opportunity.
But this was a war between two factions. If he let Leon go, it could lead to even greater casualties.
Therefore, how could he sacrifice others needlessly due to his own decision?
"This..."
At these words, Leon's face turned red, and he was left speechless.
On the other side, seeing Leon's silence, Ye Cangtian smiled slightly and said, "Leon, leaving is not impossible. It depends on whether your abilities are enough to break through our encirclement."
As his voice fell, Leon's brows immediately knitted together.
Ye Cangtian was not someone to be trifled with.
But as a commander, he was intimately familiar with the terrain.
The Chinese faction, to reduce the defensive area, had deliberately established their camp beneath a cliff face.
Therefore, if the Light Squad wanted to leave, they could only break through Ye Cangtian's blockade head-on.
Thinking this, he glanced at Ye Cangtian and slowly said, "Ye Cangtian, how about we make a bet?"
Ye Cangtian's interest was piqued. He smiled and asked, "Oh? How shall we bet?"
"It's simple. You and I have a one-on-one duel! If I win, everyone is allowed to leave. If you win, we surrender without a fight!" Leon stated.
He knew very well that no matter what, Ye Cangtian would not let him leave easily.
Since he couldn't avoid Ye Cangtian, he might as well face him head-on. If he won the bet, it would be a happy outcome for all; if he lost, he could think of other solutions.
"Heh, Leon, you certainly have a lot of confidence!"
Ye Cangtian smiled in surprise, then took two steps forward and continued, "But forgive my bluntness, your strength is not enough to catch my eye. You have no chance of winning against me..."
"Enough nonsense, just tell me if you dare to accept the challenge!"
Seeing the disdain in his eyes, Leon decisively interrupted Ye Cangtian.
"You've delivered yourself to my doorstep, there's no reason for me to refuse you!"
Ye Cangtian responded with a faint smile, then his hand vibrated, and he retrieved the Scythe of Death.
Seeing the dark golden glow emanating from the Scythe of Death, Leon's heart clenched, and he felt a sense of dread.
But he knew he had no other choice, so he walked forward directly. Simultaneously, his body trembled, and his clothes instantly shattered, revealing the blood-colored armor beneath.
The next moment, Leon also drew his weapon, a blood-colored longsword.
He looked at Ye Cangtian again and said in a deep voice, "You are the first person in recent years to make me fight with all my might. You should feel honored. I hope you don't disappoint me!"
As he spoke, Leon's figure flashed forward, and his blood-colored longsword swung through the air.
"Heh, this is not your honor, but your misfortune!"
"Because this will be the last time you wear armor. Cherish this opportunity!"
Ye Cangtian sneered dismissively and met the charge with ferocity.
In an instant, they exchanged more than ten blows, the sound of clashing weapons continuous.
On the surface, the battle appeared fierce, and the two seemed evenly matched.
But only Leon knew the immense pressure he was enduring.
He had already exerted his full strength from the outset, yet he couldn't suppress Ye Cangtian at all. Instead, the Scythe of Death continuously scored his armor.
Most importantly, Ye Cangtian still wore a lazy smile on his face, indicating that he was not using his full strength.