Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
After expelling the envoy of Peng Yue, Wang Lie said, "Such disrespect towards Peng Yue, combined with the previous alliance matter, could we be losing our moral standing?"
Ye Yang shook his head and replied, "No, scouts report that a large number of Wei Kingdom troops are stationed seventy miles outside Yanmen County. Everyone knows Peng Yue's intentions; he has never given up on coveting our Yanmen County and has long wanted to take Azure Dawn Mountain and Bright Moon Platform into his grasp. The saying 'whoever possesses the rare iron will rule the world' has been passed down in Wei Kingdom for a long time. Moreover, I suspect Peng Yue is already planning to take action against us. Once he eliminates Xiang Yu, his military might will turn towards us."
Wang Lie clenched his fists and said angrily, "What a scheming Peng Yue! Since he has such plans, we should strike first and conquer the entire Wei Kingdom, unifying the northern territories. Your Highness would be the Northern King, how glorious that would be!"
Ye Yang gazed at the distant mountain range and calmly said, "All this grandeur is but fleeting like passing clouds. Rather than being the king of the north, what I truly wish to do is to kill the Asura God, so that those who live peacefully in this world will no longer suffer harm. Regardless of whose realm it is, Hidden Dragon Hall protects the land and all living beings; it will not allow for indiscriminate slaughter or trampling."
Wang Lie nodded, "Your Highness is benevolent. When shall we depart?"
"Logistics first; we will arrive at Hanoi County in two days. Gather fifty thousand Vermilion Bird Knights and one hundred thousand infantry. We will set off tomorrow at noon. The Vermilion Bird Knights will first garrison Hanoi County and launch an attack on Yingchuan County three days later. We must eliminate Peng Yue, this thorn in our side, so he can no longer act recklessly!"
"Understood, Your Highness!"
...
Three days later, in He Dong County.
The lord's mansion had been temporarily requisitioned. A large sand table was placed in the center of the hall where Zhang Tianhe, Zhao Yun, Wang Lie, and other generals formed a circle around it. On the sand table, the Azure Cloud Mountain Range stretched endlessly; Yingchuan County was surrounded by mountains on three sides with heavy troops stationed at various locations. To the east lay the Ru River.
Zhang Tianhe pointed at the sand table and said, "I surveyed the terrain here last night. The peaks of Azure Cloud Mountain Range are extremely perilous; cavalry cannot traverse them. Each pass is heavily guarded by Wei soldiers. Peng Yue is a cunning old fox; he seems to have sensed our impending attack. Each pass is equipped with numerous archers and Azure Dawn Arrows. If we launch a direct assault, our losses will be significant. Therefore, our only hope is to attack from the eastern side of Yingchuan County. However, that side is blocked by the Ru River; it is deep and turbulent, making it impossible to build a floating bridge in a short time."
Ye Yang, dressed in armor with his chin resting on his hand, said, "According to rumors, Peng Yue commands about two hundred thousand troops—essentially equal to our forces. Among them, his trump card is the Crimson Rock Cavalry. These warhorses are tamed from deep within Azure Cloud Mountain Range; they are Third-Order Beasts with excellent stamina and strength. There are over fifty thousand Crimson Rock Cavalry; if we want to defeat Peng Yue's army head-on, we must annihilate those fifty thousand Crimson Rock Cavalry!"
Zhao Yun added, "Young Master, I have received reliable information that the Crimson Rock Cavalry is led by Peng Yue's general Heavenly Hu and is stationed twenty miles outside Yingchuan County in Ancient Stone City. Ancient Stone City is very close to both Yingchuan County and Ru River; the Crimson Rock Cavalry can reinforce within an hour. Furthermore, Commander Heavenly Hu of the Crimson Rock Cavalry is a first-tier Divine-level Expert and reportedly quite a fiery beauty."
Ye Yang replied, "That's good news. We will eliminate the Crimson Rock Cavalry and capture Heavenly Hu for our use. From this moment on, we must cultivate our own strength and refrain from indiscriminately killing captives unless they are truly heinous criminals!"
Zhao Yun said, "Your wisdom shines through! How shall we proceed?"
Ye Yang pondered for a moment and said, "Tonight at dusk we will prepare meals and gather thirty thousand Vermilion Bird Knights along with fifty thousand infantry. After eating well, we will set off overnight and arrive at Ancient Stone City by dawn to encircle and annihilate the fifty thousand Crimson Rock Cavalry while capturing Heavenly Hu!"
"Yes, my lord!"
Wang Lie thought for a moment and said, "The Ru River is swift and wide, hundreds of meters across. We cannot build a floating bridge immediately. How can our eighty thousand troops cross the Ru River to attack the Ancient Stone City?"
Ye Yang smiled and replied, "Don't worry, there is a way!"
"Yes, my lord!"
...
In the backyard of the lord's mansion, Ye Yang strolled over fallen leaves towards the Pavilion, where Yun Xiaoxi, Zeng Xuan, and Yan Yao were admiring the flowers.
"Here comes that kid Ye!" Zeng Xuan, who had the highest cultivation level, sensed Ye Yang's presence immediately, even though Ye Yang had suppressed his aura to an extremely low level.
Yun Xiaoxi held a cup of tea and asked with a smile, "Zi Yu, how did the discussion go? Do we really have to fight this war?"
Ye Yang nodded. "Yes. Liu Bang and Zhang Liang are indiscriminate in their actions. To win at all costs, they even resort to using the Asura God to harm the people. Hmph! Just because of the hundred thousand innocent lives lost at the hands of the Asura God in Jibei Commandery, I must seek justice. Peng Yue is in cahoots with Liu Bang and is no better!"
As he spoke, Ye Yang paused and said, "Tonight we will launch a surprise attack on Peng Yue's Forging City and Ancient Stone City. Xiaoxi, will you come with me?"
Yun Xiaoxi shook her head. "No, I won't go to kill..."
Zeng Xuan said, "Then I'll go instead..."
Yun Xiaoxi thought for a moment. "Maybe I should go after all?"
Ye Yang: "..."
Zeng Xuan chuckled and said, "Xiaoxi still cares about this guy so much. Come on, Zi Yu, your strength is already formidable enough. The strongest under Peng Yue is just an Initial Deity. Once you unleash your Fire God Fragment and Divine Manifestation Chapter, the Initial Deity won't stand a chance. Why do you need to bring Xiaoxi along?"
Ye Yang smiled meaningfully and said, "Once we go, the truth will reveal itself!"
Thus, all three decided to go. Considering that Zeng Xuan and Yun Xiaoxi were both Divine-level Experts, Ye Yang happily agreed. After all, having two Divine-level Experts assisting would increase the chances of success for this mission.
...
At midnight, the army set off on their journey. The warhorses neighed, and countless light-armored Crossbowmen set out with their Azure Dawn Arrows. The official road was bustling with Qi State's troops.
An hour later, a large river lay ahead. The water flowed rapidly, and even the Vermilion Bird Warhorse neighed in protest, unwilling to enter the swift current.
Wang Lie held his War Blade and looked back at Ye Yang, asking, "Your Highness, what now?"
Ye Yang smiled and looked at Yun Xiaoxi. "Xiaoxi, can you help me out?"
"Just say it..." Yun Xiaoxi was already mentally prepared.
Ye Yang pointed at the Ru River and said, "I need you to freeze this section of water for one hour. Just one hour is enough for my troops to cross and catch Ancient Stone City off guard!"
Yun Xiaoxi pursed her red lips and asked, "You want to freeze such a wide river completely?"
"Yes, otherwise how will the warhorses get across?"
"I'll be exhausted to the point of fainting..."
"It's fine. If you run out of True Qi, I'll take care of you. From now on, you'll eat well and live comfortably; I'll support you..." Ye Yang teased.
Yun Xiaoxi's face turned red. "Then... I suppose I'll give it a try!"
"Great!"
In the gaze of everyone, Yun Xiaoxi walked across the water and reached the center of the Ru River. With her snow-white fingers raised to the sky, countless snowflakes danced wildly. The Ice Crystal Technique, enhanced by Divine Power, was incredibly domineering, as if the air itself had solidified. Countless ice elements surged into the river, and the water beneath Yun Xiaoxi's feet froze first. The sound of cracking echoed as she became the epicenter, and the entire Ru River quickly froze over!
Under the vast surge of Divine Power, the sky turned icy, and heavy snow fell.
After nearly ten minutes, finally, the nearby ten miles of river was completely frozen, with ice layers reaching four to five meters thick, certainly capable of bearing the weight of warhorses.
"Uh..."
Yun Xiaoxi's face turned pale; her True Qi was nearly exhausted as she softly knelt on the ice surface.
Ye Yang flew over and embraced her, smiling as he said, "Alright, from now on, we will take care of everything. You just have a good sleep, and I'll wake you up for dinner tomorrow."
Yun Xiaoxi smiled gently, "Mm."
...
Ye Yang stood up, extending one hand as a rift in space opened. A fire dragon burst forth; it was the Fire Kirin Dragon. He leaped onto the back of the fire dragon's scales while holding Yun Xiaoxi and shouted sternly to the many Qi State soldiers, "Vermilion Bird Knight, charge forward immediately! Cross the Ru River and sweep through Ancient Stone City!"
Comment 0 Comment Count