I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 400: A Day in Heaven! Gongsun Du Takes Off His Armor!
Yu Xuanji's process of achieving harmony with the Dao went exceptionally smoothly.

It can even be said to be a natural outcome.

When the Taiyin star that belonged to her alone bloomed brilliantly in the nine-sky sea of ​​stars, the Guanghan Secret Realm that Han Shao had used as a trigger for the Hedao appeared again.

Han Shao had no intention of stopping it and simply let it merge into Yu Xuanji's Moonlight Domain.

After a moment, Yu Xuanji, with a silver moon pattern appearing on his forehead, slowly opened his eyes.

A majestic and vast aura swept and permeated the air.

In a trance, it was as if the ancient star god who had disappeared in ancient times had resurrected in the world again.

Those eyes that sparkled with a faint divine light looked indifferent and empty.

But Han Shao, who had been with her day and night for a long time, knew that the goddess and star god in front of him was actually in a daze.

She just couldn't believe it that she had actually completed the huge leap from a real person in the Yuanshen realm to a celestial being in the eighth realm in just this short moment.

After finally digesting all of this, the radiance in Yu Xuanji's eyes disappeared, and her gaze refocused.

"Mr. Lang..."

As expected, Yu Xuanji, who had almost reached heaven in one step, did not feel any joy at his current level of cultivation.

The look he gave Han Shao was full of worry and concern.

"Will my behavior... affect my husband?"

Before, when Han Shaohe Dao, she endured the heart-wrenching pain and cut off her connection with the Guanghan Secret Realm.

But in the blink of an eye, the lover returned it to her in this way.

If her lover fell from his state and ruined his path because of this, how could she forgive herself?
"What a silly woman..."

Han Shao laughed in his heart, but the expression between his brows became softer.

"will not."

Not only that, it even made the vast heavenly palace in his inner world, which was originally just a mere form, more real.

Because in a sense, Han Shao did not truly return the Guanghan Secret Realm to Yu Xuanji.

Instead, he 'borrowed' it to her temporarily.

As long as he wants, he can get back what he "borrowed".

By then, even if Yu Xuanji's cultivation level is further improved to achieve Taiyi, or even higher.

Even a powerful cultivation can collapse in an instant and fall from the clouds to dust.

This is indeed a bit unreasonable.

But the Heavenly Book is not a rational thing. It is the concrete embodiment of the heavenly rules that the ancient divine dynasty used to govern all the gods and immortals in the heavens.

Domineering and strict are its underlying colors.

By now, Han Shao finally understood the ultimate purpose of the Heavenly Book.

It evolved that endless palace in its own inner world so that one day, Han Shao could completely turn that heavenly palace into reality.

Finally, it was lifted up to the sky, recreating the majesty and sacredness of the ancient divine dynasty.

In this process, not only those enemies who died in front of Han Shao will become sacrifices.

Even those people who depend on Han Shao for their existence are actually... sacrifices.

"Everything for the sake of becoming an emperor?"

Perhaps... preaching?
Han Shao sighed in his heart and stretched out his hand to brush across the void in front of him.

After a period of real and virtual changes in his vision, the vast heavenly palace made up of endless palaces appeared before his eyes.

As he expected, as the nine golden crows occupied the Sun Star, the Sun Palace, which echoed the Lunar Palace in the distance, also became real.

Han Shao tried to issue an order.

In an instant, nine extremely yang and fierce auras burst out from the Palace of the Sun God.

"Your Majesty, I obey your command."

Han Shao thought about it and said.

"Stay one day and take your turn here."

"Everything is just like the story back then."

When the sun surveys the sky, light begins to appear.

But they are different from the old ten in the outside world. One day of their shift is equivalent to one year in the outside world.

This is one day in heaven and one year on earth.

The nine golden crows, who had just escaped punishment for their merits, did not dare to disobey in the slightest and immediately responded respectfully.

"Your Majesty, I obey your order!"

As he was speaking, a remnant soul of a golden crow flapped its wings and rose from the Palace of the Sun God, flying across the sky.

The strange phenomenon of the day naturally attracted the attention of all the "coolies" in the inner world, and they all looked up to the sky.

Han Shao didn't care how surprised these "coolies" were.

He turned his head and looked towards the Taiyin Temple on the other side, directing his attention.

The incarnation formed by a strand of Yu Xuanji's divine consciousness hair descended instantly.

"When there is sun, there must be moon. The rotation of sun and moon will stabilize the weather."

"Xuanji should put more thought into this in the future."

Although Yu Xuanji's mind was empty, she still understood Han Shao's words.

What's more, having this external incarnation to 'punch in and out of work' on his behalf does not affect his ability to slack off in his comfortable home on earth at all.

It's just a thought.

"I understand."

Han Shao nodded when he heard this, with a look of praise and encouragement.

Such a huge contrast made the sun in the void, which was performing its duty so faithfully, feel bitter.

……

The sun and the moon rotate in the sky.

Not only the time of year is determined, but also the yin and yang are determined.

When the yin and yang energies meet and blend, the five elements are born.

The five elements are the basis of all things, from which all things are derived.

Once Han Shao completed this seemingly superfluous action, various changes occurred again in the inner world.

The most intuitive thing is that the palaces originally built by those "coolies" are constantly being solidified and improved.

Some of them even emit divine light, as if calling for the arrival of new masters.

This scene of thriving vitality and flourishing everything is still before our eyes, and Han Shao can't help but feel the same emotion as the Chairman.

The advantage is mine!

'At least it won't be like before, where the appearance of a few Seventh Realm True Immortals would cause a havoc in the Heavenly Palace and sweep across the palaces in an embarrassing situation.'

……

When Han Shao led Yu Xuanji out of the inner world, Li Jing and others, who had already made the huge leap of breaking through the realm and ascending to immortality, still stayed where they were and did not leave.

Just looking at their stunned expressions, it was obvious that they were still trying to calm the huge waves rising in their hearts.

After ascending to heaven, one's memory is no longer affected by the rules of that heavenly book.

This also allows them to truly glimpse the real secrets of the prince.

But this secret was so shocking that even though they had long regarded their lord as a god, they were still trembling with fear.

It was not until Han Shao reappeared before them that they suddenly woke up.

"Your Majesty..."

As soon as they uttered half of the word, they suddenly realized Han Shao's previous warning and quickly changed their words.

"Your Majesty!"

Then he looked at the stunning woman beside Han Shao, who had a frosty temperament and looked like an ancient goddess, and felt the terrifying aura from her that was so vast and terrifying that it made people shudder.

At this moment, even the most unruly Feng Can had to be respectful.

"I've met Mrs. Yu."

Only Jiang Hu looked at Han Shao with a complicated expression, as if he was trying hard to find the shadow of his 'Shao Ge'.

Han Shao waved his hand to let Li Jing and the other three stand up, then stepped forward and held Jiang Hu's slightly trembling arm.

"uncle."

The word "uncle" made Jiang Hu shudder all over, and he looked at Han Shao hesitantly.

It's rare to address someone in front of outsiders.

"Brother Shao."

He had no children in his life.

The battle was brutal that year, three riders went away and only one returned.

After this, Wan Niang was like his own daughter, and Shao Ge'er was like his own son.

Although he was taught martial arts, he was not good at it.

He was given the opportunity to learn literature, but he was not able to learn it.

But Jiang Hu didn't even have the thought of being disappointed with him. He just wanted him to live a safe and smooth life.

It's a pity that in the end, I couldn't persuade this kid who was obsessed with fame and fortune to take him to the battlefield.

Then, everything changed.

"Shao Ge'er..."

Looking at Jiang Hu's eyes filled with pleading, Han Shao chuckled.

"The child is here."

Regardless of his past life, in this life he is Shao Ge'er.

At least in front of them.

Jiang Hu burst into tears and held Han Shao tightly.

"That's good! That's very good!"

He did not covet wealth and glory, nor did he worship power and status, and he had never thought about achieving great spiritual power.

From the beginning to the end, he was just an ordinary old soldier in the Zhen Liao Army. According to the normal scenario, he would have either died on the battlefield or survived hundreds of battles and finally retired to the countryside to become an ordinary old man.

"When we return from the Northern Expedition, we will go and pay tribute to my father."

"First, to comfort my father's soul."

"Secondly, it will also give him some peace of mind."

Han Shao paused here and chuckled.

"After all... I'm going to start a family, so I should at least let him know."

When the king's army conquers the north, don't forget to tell your father about it during the family sacrifice.

The reason why he put on armor and went into battle, besides his desire for fame and fortune, was actually largely to avenge his father.

And this long-cherished wish is finally coming true.

Hearing Han Shao's words, Jiang Hu kept saying good things.

In the past, Shao Ge'er had always resisted going to pay tribute to Brother Han. He knew the reason, but he didn't know how to comfort him.

After all, Shao Ge'er in the past was too mediocre.

"It should have been done long ago! It should have been done long ago!"

Jiang Hu spoke with some excitement, and suddenly he was stunned.

"What did Shao Ge'er just say? Getting married?"

Han Shao smiled and bowed to Jiang Hu.

"Shao wants to marry Wanniang, and I hope my uncle will agree."

"Besides, my father has passed away, so I would like to ask my uncle to officiate my wedding!"

……

Han Shao's last sentence gave Jiang Hu a huge surprise.

It even overshadowed his own joy of breaking through the realm and ascending to immortality.

As a result, in the next two days, he smiled whenever he saw someone, showing no trace of his previous cold and rigid appearance.

Han Shao didn't care how happy this half-old man was. He was only concerned with reorganizing the military and making final preparations for the upcoming Northern Expedition.

October 29th.

The Zhen Liao army from Langju City finally arrived at Guanjun City.

Han Shao personally went ten miles out of the city to meet his father-in-law Gongsun Du.

As expected, Gongsun Zhi, the "child-supporting demon", has already hidden his merits and fame.

Li Wenjing, who had taken Jiang Wan out of the city for a "collection of folk songs", also returned to Zhenliao City.

But when Han Shao saw his old father-in-law, he couldn't help but be stunned.

The cavalry that guards Liao is still as strong as ever.

The heavily armored warriors remained as solid as a rock.

But Gongsun Du, who always wore armor when commanding the army, was not wearing any armor at this time. He was wearing a plain white robe and sitting in the carriage. He looked very cool and handsome.

But his former sharpness and majesty were no longer visible, and he seemed to have instantly become as gentle as an ordinary old man.

Yes, old man.

The life span of a True Immortal in the Seventh Realm is eight hundred years. At his age, he is in the prime of his life, with strong energy and blood.

But after only a few days of not seeing each other, Gongsun Du's hair had already turned gray.

At this moment, Han Shao suddenly thought of a not-so-nice word.

The hero dies.

It seems that this battle was a huge blow to Gongsun Du.

With his heart tightening slightly, Han Shao even forgot to go forward immediately.

"Why? The Champion Marquis doesn't recognize me?"

Hearing this, Han Shao suddenly came to his senses and hurried forward.

"I've seen the general!"

Gongsun Du said with a smile.

"You, this is a disgrace to this old man!"

"You are the Marquis of Che, and the General Dingbei is on the same level as me. Why are you so polite to me?"

Gongsun Du's words might sound sarcastic to others.

But Han Shao didn't feel that way.

He was just surprised that this serious old man had learned to joke.

Sure enough, the next moment, Gongsun Du stood up from the carriage, pulled him onto the carriage, and spoke openly.

"You and I, the father-in-law and son-in-law, should sit together."

In front of outsiders, Han Shao took Gongsun Du's face into consideration and at most called him uncle.

But I didn't expect that today Gongsun Du would call him father-in-law and son-in-law in front of so many people.

Those who rode forward with Gongsun Du's chariot, whether they were the old generals who guarded Liao or the ordinary soldiers, all looked calm and did not show the slightest surprise on their faces.

Han Shao, who was sitting beside Gongsun Du, had a lot of thoughts in his mind, and he already had a guess in his mind.

However, faced with everything he had dreamed of and was about to get, Han Shao suddenly found that he was not as happy as he had imagined.

Looking back at Gongsun Du beside him, Han Shao wanted to say a few words of comfort.

But in the end, he only said one sentence.

"The general is entering the city! Salute!"

The words fell.

The fierce and brave warriors who came with Han Shao to welcome Gongsun Du drew their swords, made beautiful sword flowers together, then stopped in front of him and knelt on one knee.

"Welcome the general into the city!"

The roars were in unison, like the growls of tigers and wolves.

This caused Gongsun Du to laugh out loud, and he gently shook Han Shao's hand.

"My dear son-in-law, you really thought about it in order to make me happy."

Han Shao looked serious.

"If there were no great general, how could I be your son-in-law today? How could I suppress the Liao army today? How could Youzhou exist today?"

After hearing Han Shao's words, Gongsun Du's laughter gradually stopped and he stared fixedly at the city in front of him, which had been renamed Champion City.

After a long time, he suddenly let out a sigh with inexplicable meaning.

"My father is old..."

"It's up to you from now on."

Apply force between your palms, then release.

Han Shao knew that he was really going to let go.

So after a moment of silence, he said solemnly.

"Shao must not slack off in the slightest, or he would let down his father-in-law's might."

"Good! Good!"

The old man looked pleased and said yes repeatedly.

Enter the city with laughter.

……

A banquet was in full swing in the main hall of the Marquis Guanjun's mansion.

Han Shao gave up the main seat and sat half a body below Gongsun Du, occasionally coming forward to serve and add wine.

During the banquet, Zhao Mu and Feng Shen, who had always regarded him as their god, could not help but frown at his behavior.

He was dissatisfied with Gongsun Du, who was enjoying Han Shao's service with ease.

He wanted to do these things on behalf of Han Shao, but was coldly scolded by Han Shao.

Instead, Gongsun Du looked up at the two of them and smiled.

"They are two loyal ones. How can a good son-in-law bear to treat them harshly and scold them?"

As he spoke, he suddenly stood up, took the wine jug from Han Shao's hand, and walked in front of the two of them.

Then, in front of their astonished gazes, he personally poured drinks for them.

"My brother Shao is lucky to have good generals like you to assist him."

"Come, I'll give you a toast."

Gongsun Du's sudden action made the two people, who were already resentful, at a loss as to what to do.

After drinking the wine in his hand in a daze, Gongsun Du suddenly turned around and looked at all the generals present at the banquet.

He refilled his drink and raised his glass.

"I am old now, and I will do my best to assist my Shao brother in the future!"

"I'll toast to you too."

As he spoke, Gongsun Du drank all the wine, leaving the wine cup hanging upside down.

Faced with Gongsun Du's actions, the generals of Zhen Liao who were assigned to Guanjun City in this battle were stunned and did not react.

However, the generals who were guarding Liao and who had returned from Langju City with Gongsun Du stood up instantly.

He drank the wine amid the clanging sound of armor.

Then he knelt on one knee in the direction of Han Shao.

"I greet the Major General!"

"I am willing to die for the Major General!"

Gongsun Du glared at those words.

"You should call me Lord!"

……

(End of this chapter)