World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 1101 - 497: Marrying Dina! The Great Battle Erupts!_2

Chapter 1101: 497: Marrying Dina! The Great Battle Erupts!_2

The cavalry unit brothers present—who among them isn’t covered in scars, hardened and resilient, fierce and powerful?

Yet Lanling alone has skin smoother than jade, whiter than milk, prettier than a woman. Not a single callus mars his hands.

Even Du Yan, the demon’s descendant, bears scars.

Though his face is handsome, it’s weathered and worn. When he opens his hands, his knuckles are thick, and his palms full of calluses.

But Lanling’s entire body is flawless, without even a small scar; his skin is soft and delicate enough to shatter with a touch.

Can someone like this fight and kill on the battlefield? Who would believe it?

Surely, he’s here to gild his reputation!

"Remember, when we’re on the battlefield, stick by my side at all times," Leitong said in a low voice. "Don’t wander off, or it will force the brothers to protect you. If you drag them down, even if you’re the nephew of the Chieftain, I won’t spare you. If any brother dies protecting you, I’ll personally break your legs."

Lanling nodded without arguing.

This Leitong is decent; perhaps in the future, he’ll make a good subordinate.

As for his condescension—well, we’ll see who proves themselves on the battlefield. In the Barbaric Wilderness, strength determines everything.

...

After returning from the rally!

Du Yan, the second leader of the Foreign Tribe Army, was still filled with excitement. In his competition with the Chieftain’s daughter, Nini’an, he was at a disadvantage.

His status in the Foreign Tribe Army was humble and lowly, while his two rivals were each more outstanding than the other.

Juqiu, the Gryphon Knights’ captain, whose martial prowess was second only to Du Yan, was also the nephew of the Chieftain’s wife.

Yanggu, commanding two thousand cavalry as the tribal horsemen chief, was the son of a Tribal Elder.

But now things had changed. Chief Konstantin had declared that whoever earned the greatest merit would marry his daughter.

With this declaration, Du Yan—being the strongest in martial skill—gained the upper hand.

"Foster father, there’s something I’m unsure if I should say," Du Yan suddenly said.

Suo Mo replied, "You’ve already opened your mouth; you might as well speak."

Du Yan said, "I think promoting Lanling to vice-Centurion of the cavalry unit is a mistake!"

"Why is that?" Suo Mo asked.

Du Yan said, "He hasn’t been on a battlefield for even a single day, hasn’t fought a single battle. The most crucial thing is, he’s only undergone about ten days of weighted running training. He hasn’t completed sword training or combat training. He’s completely a rookie, yet the cavalry unit is our strongest team. Promoting him to vice-Centurion has left the brothers dissatisfied."

Suo Mo replied, "Has anyone told you directly that they’re dissatisfied?"

Du Yan said, "No, the brothers don’t say it outright, but their hearts aren’t at ease. What you’re doing is eroding your authority, and you even plan to bring him to the battlefield. Not only will he fail to kill enemies, but we’ll also have to send many brothers to protect him. He’ll be a burden, a drag on all of us."

Suo Mo said, "Don’t speak too soon; let the battlefield confirm everything. Let military achievements speak for themselves."

Du Yan said, "Foster father, I understand your intention. You want him to earn prestige on the battlefield. The cavalry unit will share its merits with him, but have you considered that this could ruin the foundation of our Foreign Tribe Army—fairness and justice?"

Du Yan’s voice unconsciously grew louder as his emotions intensified.

Turning abruptly, Du Yan said, "Yanner, is this how you see me?"

Faced with his foster father’s piercing gaze, Du Yan couldn’t help but feel a bit intimidated. Yet, he stubbornly replied, "Foster father, I understand your thoughts. You want your blood-related nephew to inherit the Foreign Tribe Army. I may be your adopted son, but I’m ultimately an outsider. Yet foster father, you’re being too hasty. This will destroy the Foreign Tribe Army."

Suo Mo asked, "Is this something you thought of yourself, or did the Chieftain say it to you?"

These words had actually been spoken by Nini’an several times, and it was undoubtedly influenced by Konstantin.

Du Yan said, "What difference does it make? Everyone can see through your intentions."

Looking at Du Yan, Suo Mo said, "Second, you’ve been with me for over two decades. You followed me since you were six years old, wandering as we struggled to survive. When the eldest passed away, you became Dina and Lanling’s elder brother. I hope you remember this. And if the thoughts you just shared are truly your own, I can forgive them. But if you’re only saying them because someone else has influenced you, then you’ve greatly disappointed me."

With that, Suo Mo quickened his pace, heading toward the Foreign Tribe Army Camp.

Du Yan’s expression shifted between dark and resolute. He gritted his teeth and declared, "I absolutely will not let anyone destroy the Foreign Tribe Army. No one. I am the best leader for it."

...

When Suo Mo returned to the Foreign Tribe Army Camp, all 800 troops slated for departure had already gathered!

Leitong approached Suo Mo, hesitating to speak.

"What do you want to say? Speak!" Suo Mo said.

Leitong said, "Chieftain, how about not bringing Lanling along for this campaign? This battle is too critical, and there will be danger. I fear I won’t be able to spare the focus needed to protect him."

Suo Mo asked, "Do you think he’ll become a burden to you all on the battlefield?"

Leitong gritted his teeth and nodded. Then he added, "There’s one more thing... I don’t know if I should say it."

"Say it," Suo Mo replied.

Leitong said, "Do you want to develop Lanling as your successor, to groom him for leadership? If that’s the case, it will leave the brothers unsatisfied. Lord Du Yan is so exceptional; doing this will chill his loyalty and unsettle the rest of us."

Suo Mo asked, "Do you think he wants to marry the Chieftain’s daughter? What’s your view on that?"

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