Emperor Yuan looked at Xiao Jingkang and was reminded of himself when he was young. Back then, he, too, had felt such helplessness. Just as he was wavering, an urgent report arrived from the border.
"Report! An urgent dispatch from the border: the entire Northern region has formed an alliance and is on the verge of collapse! The General is missing, and the Northwest—the Northwest cannot hold out much longer! Requesting reinforcements!" The young messenger finished his report and collapsed, unconscious.
Xiao Jue ordered someone to carry the messenger away to receive care.
Chapter 380