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Before my consciousness sank, I felt someone in my mind cursing at me, calling me a coward. But I was too exhausted to argue back.
When I woke up again, the azure sky had turned to a dark hue, and the night sky was filled with twinkling stars, like countless blinking eyes.
My whole body still ached terribly, but at least I could feel a bit of strength returning. I struggled to stand up and saw Ruo Yu still lying beside me, which relieved me.
I approached Ruo Yu and watched his chest rise and fall gently, finally letting out a long sigh. The heavy weight in my heart lifted; after all, Ruo Yu's true form was that of a Wild Boar Spirit, tough and resilient. Even if Shi Bu Er had slashed him a few times with a knife, he should be alright.
At night, fire served as a guiding light. Therefore, I couldn’t light a campfire. I could only tend to Ruo Yu’s wounds by the moonlight and take care of my own injuries as well.
After resting the entire night and with the effect of the medicine, when dawn broke, I exhaled a breath of foul air. My injuries had healed quite a bit; in truth, I hadn’t sustained any serious wounds—just exhaustion. After a night of recuperation, my vitality naturally returned.
Ruo Yu also woke up during the latter part of the night. Having lived in the forest for so long, he had an advantage in navigating through dense woods. Taking advantage of the dim light, he went out to scout around.
To my surprise, everyone had vanished without a trace—the Han Che group that had fled earlier and Shi Bu Er’s people were nowhere to be found.
Fortunately, with so many people having passed through, there were some signs left behind. After we rested for a while and filled our stomachs, when the sun rose higher in the sky, I followed Ruo Yu closely as we tracked the trail.
Although we were merely minor players in this great battle and wouldn’t make much difference, I felt compelled to go— for my country and for myself—to do my part.
We walked along the mountain path for quite some time. The closer we got, the more bloodstains and bodies we encountered—some belonging to our comrades and others to the black-robed figures. The sight was gruesome and heart-wrenching; there was no time to give these brave soldiers their due rites. My mind was solely focused on the battle ahead. Together with Ruo Yu, we placed our fallen comrades’ bodies in the grass and marked their locations.
Once everything was over, I would return to bring these valiant souls home.
The sounds of battle—the clashing of swords and cries—seemed to echo in my ears. Even though I hadn’t yet seen the horrific scene of combat, I could imagine how brutal it must be.
My vision blurred with rage as I clutched my Ruyi Stick and prepared to charge forward. Unexpectedly, Ruo Yu grabbed my arm and advised me, “Let’s assess the situation first. With just the two of us, even if we risk our lives, we can’t change the tide of battle.”
“What should we do then? Just stand by and watch as our people fall one by one?” I slammed my fist against a nearby tree, causing leaves to rustle down. Deep down, I understood the reasoning; it was just that my heart couldn’t accept it.
“We’ll hide in the shadows and launch a surprise attack on them. This will not only create some panic but also buy us some time,” Ruo Yu explained, his voice as calm as ever. It was as if nothing fazed him.
I patted Ruo Yu on the shoulder and said, “Ruo Yu Brother, you’re incredibly smart. If anyone ever calls me as dumb as a pig again, I swear I’ll lose my temper.”
Ruo Yu raised his hand to his mouth and coughed lightly a few times. It dawned on me that I had spoken without thinking, and the atmosphere became awkward in an instant.
I scratched my head and pulled Ruo Yu’s shoulder, saying, “Let’s go meet these foreign monkeys.”
The sounds of clashing weapons, angry shouts, and wails filled the air…
This was no battlefield; it was a hell on earth. A sea of crimson stretched as far as the eye could see, with blood covering the ground and grass, and severed limbs and corpses scattered everywhere.
With tears in my eyes, I was about to charge down when Ruo Yu quietly pointed to a spot and said, “Let’s stay hidden and take them out one by one.”
The confrontation in the arena was between Shi Bu Er’s people and Han Che’s side. It seemed that Han Che had gained reinforcements, merging with another group.
The black-robed figures had the advantage in numbers, isolating our people into smaller groups for individual combat. Ruo Yu and I chose to focus on a nearby skirmish.
Four black-robed men were surrounding two of our warriors. The coordination among the black-robed men was impressive, while our side seemed too young and inexperienced for such a situation, causing them to panic. Although they had decent skills, their lack of teamwork left them at a disadvantage, being steadily beaten back by their opponents.
If we didn’t intervene soon, those two would likely be killed within three minutes. I nodded at Ruo Yu, and we each picked a black-robed man to approach stealthily.
Ruo Yu relied on brute strength with a straightforward approach; he charged directly at one of them. His method was precise—he lined up with two black-robed men and crashed into them violently, knocking them down before twisting his hands to finish them off.
I wielded the Ruyi Stick, sweeping it left and right to strike at the knees of the other two men. They were caught off guard and fell to their knees. With another heavy blow to their temples, I swiftly took them out as well.
I turned to the two young warriors who were still stunned in place and instructed, “When the time comes, shout out that reinforcements have arrived. Tell everyone to hold on! Make sure our people shout loudly—louder is better!”
With that, Ruo Yu and I concealed ourselves again to find our next target. With our stealthy attacks combined with our team’s determination to hold their ground against these foreign foes, it became clear that they were fighting desperately to buy time for us all.
As the number of Black Robe members decreased, even Shi Bu Er, no matter how foolish he might be, began to sense something unusual. It wasn't that Shi Bu Er was unintelligent; it was just that with his overconfident nature, he had never taken the situation seriously when victory seemed assured.
After dealing with two more opponents, Shi Bu Er finally noticed us. His gaze was sharp as a knife, locking onto us, and I suddenly felt like prey being stalked by a hungry wolf.
Faced with such a formidable opponent again, Ruo Yu and I exchanged a knowing glance and immediately turned to flee. After all, buying time and drawing this Big Shot away would be the best course of action.
Once Shi Bu Er left, the five middle-aged men who had been dealing with him breathed a sigh of relief and turned their attention to others. This shift in focus greatly improved our situation, giving us a sense that we might even turn the tide of battle. However, the casualties on our side were too heavy; managing to reach a stalemate would already be a remarkable achievement.
Ruo Yu transformed into his true form; the dense forest was his home, and he darted away like a gust of wind, disappearing in an instant. I used the Great Shift Technique, weaving through the trees. Although the Great Shift Technique was primarily suited for combat maneuvers, I had no choice but to grit my teeth and keep running forward.
"You think you can escape?" Shi Bu Er's voice echoed in my ears. My heart sank as I slammed to a halt and rolled into the bushes.
I narrowly avoided Shi Bu Er's attack, feeling a thin scratch along my neck.
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