With the Ancient Court of the Azure Sea in a state of alarm, three royal decrees were issued from the Imperial Capital, ordering Guan Yu and others to return to court.
"We're leaving already? We haven't had enough fighting yet!" Zhang Fei scratched his head, grumbling as he glanced toward the western skies, thick with Evil Qi. He had been ready for battle, but instead, the command to retreat came.
"What are you looking at? Let's get going!" Guan Yu patted Zhang Fei's shoulder, gripping his Azure Dragon Crescent Blade, and turned to leave.
Soon, the sound of war drums thundered as the 'Fanqiu Army' and 'Chang Ban Army' assembled. Over half a million soldiers stood tall, their faces etched with intense battle readiness. An aura of murderous intent enveloped them—a terrifying sight.
"By order of the Emperor, return to court!" Guan Yu declared loudly from the reviewing stand.
