When the three hundred li Linzi City came into view, the entire returning Qi troop became solemn.
The rotating capital-defense Rain-slicing Army, came out for five li to welcome them.
This was indeed an extremely high honor.
Great Qi's nine elite troops, the finest in the world.
And the vigorous and brave soldiers stood in formation here, with blades and spears aloft like a forest.
"This is the ritual of a triumphant return." Zhongxuan Zun remarked as such.
Jiang Wang nodded, indicating his understanding.
At this moment, they were riding tall horses, riding side by side, with a troop of Sky-covering Soldiers opening the way ahead, and a troop of Soldiers guarding from behind.
The accompanying spectators, long before approaching Linzi, had already dispersed, each returning to their own homes, unable to accompany the expeditionary force at this time.
Scattered petals were strewn on the Official Way, the fiery "Flame Reflection" stepped on them, as if flowers were burning.
