「Spring of the 39th Year of Yuanding.」
The Northern Garrison Army crushed the Demon Sect encampment, slaying three thousand of the sect's experts. The world was shocked, and posterity would call it the Great Victory of Hidden Dragon Pass.
The Demon Sect's southern advance was halted, and the two sides reached a stalemate along the Hidden Dragon Pass line.
Emperor Xuanyang was overjoyed. He specially bestowed upon the Grand General of the North the four-word title: "Pillar of the Empire."
He was the first person to receive such an honor since the founding of the Xuan Yang Dynasty!
After this battle, the reputation of the Grand General of the North, Xu Dingchun, soared. He showed the potential to surpass the other three generals and become the Grand General of the Realm.
For a time, his prestige was unparalleled.
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Atop Shenfu Sect's Main Peak.
"..."
Shenfu Sect Master Murong Tian's expression was extremely grim.
