In order to ensure the smooth execution of the battle plan and also to curry favor with Yang Yu, several generals with higher ranks than Yang Yu granted him a lot of authority.

Several upright generals and deputy generals sneered at this act.

Yang Yu humbly communicated and deeply discussed with those upright generals and deputy generals, winning their recognition.

He quickly established a persona of being highly emotional and devoted to the country and its people.

Now, Yang Yu's voice carries significant weight in Luo Ze's army, not up to fifty percent, but at least thirty percent.

Undeniably, most of the credit goes to the gimmick of his relations with Chilom.

After crossing the Beidong River, Yang Yu suggested that the army set up camp by the river and wait for the right moment to act.

Once the beastmen reached the Beidong River, the Luo Ze Empire's army could suddenly launch an attack while the beastmen were fatigued, catching them off guard and securing the victory.

Most of the officers thought this was a good idea.

Across the Beidong River lies a flat land composed of low vegetation, making it easy to detect the approach of beastmen.

As long as the beastmen's approach is detected, the Luo Ze Empire's troop can quickly assemble and, as Yang Yu said, catch the beastmen off guard.

Thus, Luo Ze's troops set up camp along the Beidong River.

The day of the beastmen's arrival was not as far off as imagined.

Two days later.

The scout responsible for reconnaissance rushed back to the camp to report to the generals:

"The enemy army is just ten kilometers away from us, with approximately forty thousand in the advance troops."

"Thank you for your hard work, all units, begin battle preparations!"

After the scout's report, the Luo Ze Empire's generals immediately took action, swiftly organizing each unit to prepare for the enemy.

Just as the generals were busily preparing, they received a message from Yang Yu.

Yang Yu planned to give the enemy a big surprise and needed some time to prepare, asking the generals to line up and meet the enemy first, and he would follow shortly.

In Yang Yu's troops, many of Luo Ze's higher-ups had planted spies, but the generals did not suspect anything. They lined up not far from the Beidong River camp, built their defenses, and awaited the arrival of the beastman army.

In the tent, Bai Jin withdrew the surveillance magic he had set up outside.

Yang Yu took out a wig that had been dyed in a variety of colors with dye, styled it into a flamboyant shape, and wore it on his head.

Then he pulled out a half-mask he used to wear frequently, covering his face, and slowly walked out of the tent.

"Vice General, you took quite some time. Please head to the battlefield immediately...."

A guard hadn't finished his reminder before he froze completely, and after a long time, he came back to his senses, pointing the Long Spear tightly at Yang Yu's back.

The nearby soldiers also drew their sharp swords from their waists, pointing them at Yang Yu.

Noticing the actions of the soldiers behind him, Yang Yu halted his steps and turned halfway back, saying:

"Don't worry, this is just a normal disguise, meant to sap the enemy's morale.

What are you still waiting for? Quickly prepare for battle.

However, this appearance is indeed quite misleading.

My true identity, let it be communicated to the others in the unit by you guys."

After speaking, Yang Yu proceeded confidently.

The surrounding soldiers looked at each other in confusion.

Indeed, how could the notorious Colorful-haired Masked Man appear here?

This is the center of the Luo Ze Empire's troops.

No matter how strong the Colorful-haired Masked Man is, it's hard to resist so many human soldiers.

"Yes!"

The nearby soldiers quickly sheathed their swords with a clanging sound, trying their best to cover up the earlier embarrassment.

They quickly took action, explaining to other soldiers Yang Yu's purpose for doing this, and rapidly organized the team to follow Yang Yu's pace.

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...

In view came the neatly arranged Luo Ze soldiers, the Wansheng Republic's General Marco and General Wu Zi, riding on their horses in haste, arriving at the Beidong River.

Getting increasingly close to the human troops, Marco ordered his unit to slow down and stop about one or two kilometers from the human troops, ready to engage at any moment.

The reinforcements led by Dongmu were right behind them.

Marco and General Wu Zi's troops were the closest here, and they came to probe the strength of the Luo Ze Empire.

The human troops, seeing this, did not attack swiftly either.

They were waiting for Yang Yu's arrival, but they were also ready to fight at any moment.

A breeze of spring caressed the small grass on the flat land.

Two armies faced each other, with one person stepping out from each unit, starting a shouting match across the distance:

"Beastmen, listen to us.

Now, get back to your country immediately, and stop coming here to disturb us.

If you insist, we will fight back to the end until you're completely destroyed."

"Such righteous words, you intended this from the start!

Don't think I don't know what you have in mind. You brought this disaster on us first, and this blood feud must be repaid with your blood!"

"So, there's no room for negotiation. I originally wanted to persuade you to surrender early, but it seems you have no such intention."

"You never wanted to talk from the beginning. In that case, there's no need for pleasantries. If you really want to drive us out of this country, just like we let you drive us out, you push us out too."

"What nonsense! If that person hadn't suddenly appeared, you beastmen would already be under our feet. We weren't driven out by you beastmen, it was only the Colorful-haired Masked Man who drove us out."

"He has been fighting for us all along. If your country has someone always fighting for your country and achieving feats, can we not say that if it weren't for those people, you humans would already be trampled by us?"

...

Both sides broke out into a fierce but meaningless verbal battle, each trying to buy their troops a little more time.

Suddenly, there was a commotion at the back of the Luo Ze Empire's troops.

The Luo Ze soldiers at the rear, seeing Yang Yu as if they had seen a ghost, made way for him, creating a long path, while their gazes fixated on Yang Yu with entangled and unblinking eyes.

As Yang Yu moved further, more Luo Ze soldiers were staggered and involuntarily watched Yang Yu.

For a moment, these soldiers were overwhelmed with emotions, and countless thoughts flashed through their minds one after another.

Seeing Yang Yu not attacking them, they simply let him proceed forwards, waiting for the officers' orders.

The Luo Ze officers were baffled too. They knew of Yang Yu's troops but weren't sure if the person leading was Yang Yu, so they did nothing and just let Yang Yu walk to the front line.

Motioning for his subordinates to halt, Yang Yu, Lotcar, and Bai Jin proceeded to the center of the standoff, even surpassing the two who were shouting at each other.

It wasn't until then that the generals of Luo Ze finally saw Yang Yu dressed as the Colorful-haired Masked Man.

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