I rode and slashed unparalleled in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1105 The End Has Arrived
In the third month of the fifth year of the Kaiyuan era, a ceremony was held outside the city to comfort the guests.

Below the alliance platform, more than thirty leaders of the Three Han states lay prostrate on the ground, lacking even the courage to look Su Yao in the eye.

Many people on the road still harbored doubts—after all, the rumors of "riding divine birds and wielding lightning" were too fantastical. Many leaders even secretly brought three to five hundred elite cavalrymen with them, both to bolster their forces and to prevent King Xiaogu from playing some trick of "falsely conveying divine pronouncements." In case of any unforeseen circumstances, they would be prepared to lead their troops in a breakout. But when they stepped into the alliance meeting grounds outside Weili City, all their hopes and doubts were instantly shattered by the scene before them.

However, once they arrived here, not to mention the three thousand mighty and valiant Han cavalry in black armor on the field, the sacred beast flying in the sky alone stunned everyone.

When they first arrived, Su Yao did not take the stage. Instead, he waited until the tenth day, the deadline, when everyone had arrived, before he brought Wan Nian and Shafia with him.

A sacred beast soaring above the nine heavens, a tall and heroic young man, and two beautiful women who looked like fairies took to the stage.

This scene was deeply imprinted in the eyes of all the leaders of the Three Han states, challenging their preconceived notions.

Griffin folded her enormous wings and landed steadily on the makeshift platform. Su Yao, carrying Wan Nian and Safia, gracefully leaped down. Sunlight shone on Su Yao's crimson dragon-patterned robe, reflecting a dazzling light, as if draping him in a divine halo. The Empress Wan Nian's majestic and imposing presence, combined with Safia's exotic charm tinged with the solemnity of Han Chinese attire, made Su Yao appear like a god descending to earth, accompanied by a divine consort and fairy.

Below the stage, the leaders, who had been whispering and restless, fell silent instantly. The hundreds of elite cavalry they had secretly brought, intended for self-defense or as a show of force, now appeared so small and laughable in the shadow of Griffin and the chilling aura of the Han army's iron cavalry. The warhorses pawed restlessly, neighing softly, while the cavalrymen gripped their reins tightly, their faces pale, daring not to make the slightest move.

Several tribal leaders who had previously echoed Chen Wang Jin Yan's clamor about the "deceit of the Han people" were now trembling all over. Cold sweat streamed down their foreheads and soaked their hempen clothes. They remembered their promise to Chen Wang before setting off, and how they had told their men on the way that they would "expose the Han people's tricks." Now, they felt a burning pain in their cheeks and wished they could disappear into the ground.

"The ten-day period has arrived."

Su Yao, standing on the high platform, slowly spoke: "It seems that not everyone knows how to cherish opportunities. That self-proclaimed 'Chen King' Jin Yan is determined to be an enemy of our Great Han."

Su Yao's voice, though not loud, carried clearly throughout the hall, delivering a chilling judgment: "The traitor Jin Yan, defying the might of Heaven and disobeying orders, shall be executed immediately. Now that you have voluntarily submitted, is there anyone willing to follow me on this expedition to punish this rebel and send him on his final journey?"

As soon as Su Yao finished speaking, the alliance meeting place fell into a brief silence. The leaders looked at each other, their faces filled with fear.

It should be noted that Mahan was the largest of the Three Han states, and Kim Yeon was the leader of the 54 tribes of Mahan. Even now, with Mahan divided, he could still mobilize an army of 30,000 to 40,000 men.

If this god-king himself were to take action, they would naturally be happy to follow, observe the god-king's divine power, and then witness a victory that was not in doubt.

But if we send these tribes to be the vanguard, to be cannon fodder, to fight against Jin Yan's main force... then the losses will be all of their own tribal members!

But just as everyone hesitated, King Hyogo of Baekje was the first to respond, crawling forward on his knees, his forehead slamming heavily against the cold ground, and roaring in a trembling voice:

"Your subject, Xiao Gu, is willing to lead all the warriors of Baekje to be the vanguard of the King and crush the rebel stronghold of Geumyeon!"

King Xiaogu knew this was the perfect opportunity to demonstrate his loyalty to the new lord. Baekje and Mahan were already at odds, and now, with the "God King" backing them, it was a golden chance to completely suppress Kim Yeon and solidify Baekje's position in the new Three Han order. Losing some troops? If it could earn the God King's favor and future growth for Baekje, it was a worthwhile trade!
With King Xiaogu taking the lead, the other tribal leaders who had old grudges against Kim Yeon or had already secretly sided with Baekje also reacted and rushed to express their opinions:
"Bianhan is willing to follow the God-King on the expedition! Jinyan is tyrannical, and we have long been unable to bear his tyranny!"

"The entire Chenhan tribe is willing to serve you like dogs and horses, assisting the God King in annihilating the traitors!"

"We are willing to die for the God-King!" Those leaders who had been observing from the sidelines, seeing that the situation was hopeless, hurriedly followed suit and kowtowed, fearing that being a step too slow would be seen as disloyal. In an instant, the crowd below the platform was filled with voices expressing loyalty and requesting to fight.

Looking down at the dark mass of submissive figures at his feet, Su Yao's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile. This was exactly the effect he needed—not only to submit, but to actively integrate them into his war machine, to use their own hands to destroy the old order.

“Very good.” Su Yao raised his hand to suppress the shouts of the crowd and said authoritatively, “Xiao Gu, you will lead the Baekje people to sweep away the tribes along the way. Those who are willing to submit will be forgiven; those who dare to resist will be annihilated on the spot.”

"The remaining units will advance with General Taishi Ci's army to wipe out the remaining enemy, pacify the people, and demonstrate the power of our great Han Dynasty."

"As for Jin Yan," Su Yao turned his gaze to the south and smiled slightly, "I will come to meet him then."

Gongsan Castle, the royal court of Mahan.

Located more than 300 li from Wirye Castle, this place is nestled against mountains and beside a river. It is the most fortified city among the Mahan tribes and the only one constructed of stone. King Jin Yeon of Jin chose this place for his royal court because of its easily defensible terrain and the fact that the surrounding mountains were ideal for quarrying stone for construction.

However, when he actually heard the report from the front, he still felt a sense of disorientation and fear.

"Hiss—what did you say?!"

"Isn't this an exaggeration?"

"Can those Han Chinese really fly???"

Inside the royal court of Gongshan City, Prince Chen, Jin Yan, stared intently at the messenger who had brought the news. His once arrogant face was now twisted with disbelief. Meanwhile, the young noble chieftain who had just days before clamored before him that "the Han people are delusional" was now trembling like a leaf.

"Your Majesty...it's true! That Han Chinese god-king is riding a golden-winged beast, hurtling straight down on Weili City from the sky! That old scoundrel Xiao Gu has already led his men...to attack! The tribes along the way have either surrendered, or...or been completely burned down!"

It turns out that although Prince Chen Jinyan was preventing everyone from participating in the alliance meeting, it didn't mean he didn't value the matter.

This nobleman named Park Yong was one of Kim Yeon's most trusted confidants. He was ordered by Kim Yeon to disguise himself and infiltrate the alliance meeting place outside Wirye City. His intention was to find out the truth and, ideally, to find evidence that Xiao Gu had "falsely conveyed divine pronouncements" and thus shake people's morale.

But he never expected that what he witnessed would be a scene far beyond his imagination, enough to overturn all his understanding.

“That giant bird… its wingspan was wider than the largest tent, and the gust of wind it brought down could overturn a strong man!” Park Yong’s voice was shrill with fear as he gestured, trying to describe the indescribable shock. “That Han Chinese god-king… he came down from the bird’s back, wearing a robe as dazzling as the sun, with two fairy-like women by his side… Xiao Gu, and all the leaders, all knelt down! They kowtowed like they were pounding garlic!”

He grabbed Jin Yan's sleeve violently, his nails almost digging into his flesh: "Your Majesty! That's no ordinary person! That's a god descended from heaven! We...we can't defeat him!"

(End of this chapter)