Hei Qi Jun, these three words seem to have infused infinite magic power, making people's hearts yearn for it.

  For the past two years, a mysterious legion has risen from the western frontier. Its name echoes across the land and is considered to be on par with the five major legions as a super legion.

  It is able to get such an evaluation with a formation of less than 10,000 people, and its combat effectiveness is even more unquestionable.

  And the man who created this miracle team with his own hands, his name is Xu Haifeng.

  Looking at the young man in front of him, who was as calm and composed as a vast and unfathomable ocean, neither Ge Haojian nor his group of captors hesitated to believe him.

  To subdue the enemy without fighting is the supreme excellence of a true master.

  Across the entire continent, there are countless people numbering in the tens of millions. However, those who can be called a Venerable Master number less than ten.

  What made Xu Haifeng proud was that among the four newly promoted masters, three of them were from his own side. Although the Black Flag Army had the smallest number of people among the major forces, its elite soldiers and strong generals were not inferior at all.

  He noticed that the Ge Haojian in front of him was only slightly surprised when he first heard his great name, and could still perform like this under the spiritual power field he had already released, which was enough to show that this person was by no means simple.

  He looked at him carefully and shook his head regretfully. What a pity that he was a good material for martial arts practice.

  Ge Haojian's martial arts skills were not outstanding, and even among his subordinates, there were two people who were better than him. However, he had a strong will, was quick-witted, and had excellent physical fitness.

  With these innate conditions, if you can get guidance from a famous teacher, at least you will be a top-notch expert.

  Unfortunately, his luck was apparently bad and he had never met a good master, so his martial arts skills were only hovering between the second and third grade.

  At his age, it's almost impossible for him to make any breakthroughs anymore.

  A faint hint of regret flashed across his eyes, but in Xu Haifeng's heart, a strange sense of possessiveness arose. He didn't know why he would attach such importance to Ge Haojian, whom he had only met once. He just suddenly felt that this person would definitely become a strong and powerful assistant to him in the future, crucial to his own success. He trusted his instincts, just as Fang Xuanming had believed in him back then.

  "Brother Ge, I, Xu, have escaped from the capital this time and am passing through this place. If there's anything improper, please forgive me." Xuhai Feng slightly bowed his head and smiled.

  As a great general at this time, such courtesy is unprecedented.

  Ge Haojian's eyes flashed with astonishment, and he immediately suppressed the excitement in his heart. He came from a commoner family and had experienced many setbacks. Although he had real talent and learning, he was oppressed by others and had always been buried here, never having received anyone's courtesy.

  He took a deep breath and calmed down, recalling Xu Haifeng's words. Suddenly his face changed, and he asked: "Escaping from the capital, does that mean the capital has fallen?"

  Xu Haifeng nodded secretly, this person had inferred the changes in the capital just by his own words, and his intelligence was indeed extraordinary. Perhaps today he would really catch a big fish.

  "It's true, the Xiongnu people have breached the capital, this ancient famous city is now nothing but a fleeting cloud in the past." Xu Haifeng said, casting him a deep glance.

  Ge Haojian's eyes twitched involuntarily for a few moments, seemingly unable to speak from the shock. After a while, he asked in a hoarse voice: "What about the Emperor?"

  Xu Haifeng sighed helplessly in his heart. Once something happened in the capital, one out of ten Han people would think of the same question: where is the Emperor?

  The emperor, after all, is a symbol of a country, the authority of a country. Whether he is wise or not, whether he does nothing or not, he represents the highest existence of a country.

  "The Emperor has passed away."

  In the faint tone, there seemed to be a hint of imperceptible sorrow. For this Han Xian Emperor who had been in power for decades, Xu Haifeng still sincerely admired his final resolute courage.

  Ge Haojian's lips trembled twice, he had never seen this supreme being before, nor did he have any gratitude towards him, but after all, he was a great Han Chinese, and his heart couldn't help but feel a deep sorrow.

  A suffocating atmosphere had somehow enveloped the entire inn, making one want to cry, but the inexplicably heavy and dead silence in the air made it impossible to shed a tear.

  "Where are the princes?"

  Ge Haojian took a deep breath again and when he opened his mouth to ask, he had already calmed down.

  Xu Haifeng's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, and he could already determine that this person was a rare talent, only to wonder why he had been buried here. In this vast world, how many unknown heroes rose from the grasslands?

  His mind flashed back to what Jiang Kongming had once said, "Don't worry about having no talent, but worry about not recognizing talent. Don't worry about not recognizing talent, but worry about not using talent." The Central Plains are vast and rich in resources, how could there be no talented scholars? It's just that the aristocratic families have blocked their path to advancement.

  The imperial examination system, perhaps what Jiang Kongming advocated for is the solution to the current situation.

  This proposal was strongly opposed by the descendants of the three major families, led by Fang Xuan. In the current situation, he cannot rely on the strong foundation of the three major families and must abandon some radical actions to present a united front externally, which is his only choice for now.

  Xu Haifeng hesitated for a moment, his eyes scanning the surrounding guards. Ge Haojian immediately understood his intention and lifted up his robe, preparing to kneel down. "Your subordinate has misspoken, General, please forgive my offense."

  A large hand grasped his shoulder, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't kneel down. Ge Hao Xian had no choice but to stand up, and the gaze he directed at Xu Haifeng was mixed with a hint of respect.

  A faint humming noise similar to a mosquito's buzz entered his ears.

  "Xu somehow managed to divert the pursuing troops, and the Crown Prince had already rushed to the northern camp. As for the other princes, Xu didn't know what happened to them."

  Ge Haojian looked at him with gratitude, such an important matter, he actually still told him calmly, his heart was turbulent.

  "Xu felt a sense of affinity with Ge as soon as he met him, and if he had the leisure, would he be willing to get drunk together?" Xu Haifeng said frankly, grasping his hand.

  Ge Haojian did not hesitate and said: "Thanks to your appreciation, I should accompany you."

  Xu Haifeng beckoned a servant to come over and instructed him to tell the boss to prepare wine and dishes, then he dragged Ge Hao's sword into the bedroom.

  The boss found out that those guests were actually the notorious Black Flag Army, and the famous Xu Haifeng was among them. He immediately became excited and called the chef, changing his usual stinginess, ordering double the spices and seasonings. With such a big shot staying here, would he worry about not having customers in the future?

  That catcher was also clever and did not reveal the fall of the capital, otherwise it would have caused panic immediately, how could they still enjoy such a high standard of hospitality.

  Xu Haifeng led him into the house, and Fang Xiangming looked at them with a surprised gaze.

  "Big brother, this is my newly acquainted friend, Ge Haojian, the town's captain. Xu Haifeng smiled and introduced: "This is my big brother, Hong Haiyang, no need for me to introduce him, right?"

  Ge Hao's face was even more shocked, they were the two most promising young people in the empire, and unexpectedly, he had met them both in one day.

  He bowed deeply and said: "I am Ge Haojian, subordinate of General Fang."

  Fang Xiang nodded slightly and the three of them sat down, chatting happily.

  Only Xu Haifeng could clearly feel that there seemed to be an invisible, intangible barrier between the two of them. Fang Xiangming's reserve and Ge Haocan's deliberate estrangement made it impossible for the two to become close friends.

  Xu Haifeng was slightly surprised that when he first met Fang Xuan, their status wasn't much different from Ge Haojian's, so why hadn't he ever had this feeling before.

  The children of aristocratic families, regardless of their academic achievements, have a common characteristic: they are arrogant and look down on others.

  Fang Xiangming was already an outcast among them, and he had always treated those with real talent and learning with respect. However, as for the ordinary people, he had never really put them in his heart.

  It has almost become an instinctive habit engraved in his bones, and the attitude of being superior to others is always revealed unintentionally.

  Just like the first time they met, he was indifferent to him, but after getting along for a long time, he found that he really had talent and became polite, and even recommended him as the deputy lord of Wulong City.

  As for Xu Haifeng, that's a different story. The day they met was when Xu Haifeng was firmly defending the military camp and making a big show of himself.

  Fang Xiang witnessed Qin Bao Long's bravery and the unparalleled combat power of the Black Flag Army, and he had a deep admiration for Xu Hai Feng, who was able to command this army. As for surrendering, it was only natural, and Xu Hai Feng wouldn't feel even a hint of arrogance.

  As for this Ge Haojian, if it weren't for Xu Haifeng personally bringing him up here and considering his importance in front of his sworn brother, he probably wouldn't even bother to pay attention.

  Ge Haojian had met many people, like fish crossing the river, and as a young master of a wealthy family, he had been in contact with countless people before, so his attitude was not surprising. However, this way, they naturally couldn't talk about anything in common.

  After a moment, the waiter brought up the wine and dishes. Fang Xiangming was about to drink when Xu Haifeng stopped him: "Big brother, your arrow wound is not healed yet, you can't drink wine. Otherwise, your wife and sister will blame me, and I won't be able to bear it."

  Fang Ming held the wine cup and looked at the slightly turbid wine, after a while, he pushed the cup away and said: "You guys chat, I'm going to rest."

  Xu Haifeng didn't persuade him to stay either, after all he couldn't let him stay here and watch the two of them eat and drink extravagantly.

  Smiling, he saw off the Directional Bird, and Xu Haifeng filled up the wine cup in front of him. He raised his cup to invite Ge to drink, and directly asked: "Now that the capital has fallen, the world is about to be thrown into chaos, Brother Ge, where will you go?"