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Hengshan County, Azure Mountain Camp.
A line of elite Cavalry swept past the camp, escorting supplies out of the city. Ye Yang's strategy was very clear: transport the limited supplies from Azure Mountain Camp to the outskirts of the Qin Army's Wang Li's Army supply line and then command the Cavalry to strike at the enemy's supply line, controlling the Qin Army's supply routes.
The Cavalry moved swiftly, coming and going like the wind, equipped with horseshoes, armor, and Iron Swords produced by Ye Family Forge, making these Cavalry truly Iron Cavalry. It was likely that even Xiang Yu's Overlord Cavalry could not compare to these Cavalry; however, the Overlord Cavalry rode magical beasts, while Ye Yang did not have such resources at hand.
On a small hill, Ye Yang stood majestically, seemingly gazing into the distance.
"My lord!" Wang Lie stepped forward.
There was no response.
"My lord?"
Wang Lie leaned closer and then heard Ye Yang's low snoring. This made Wang Lie, a battle-hardened warrior, smile. After several days of hard work and travel, Ye Yang must have been too tired.
However, that was not the case. No one knew better than Ye Yang that recently, the power of the Hidden Dragon Technique within him surged violently and seemed to have reached the mid-level of Starry Sky Fourth Level. This was undoubtedly good news for Ye Yang; whether facing Zhang Han or Xiang Yu, he at least had a fighting chance now.
...
Slowly opening his eyes, Ye Yang watched the Cavalry charging back and forth and shook his head slightly. "Alas, although these warhorses come from the northern borders of Yan State, their speed is still too slow compared to Xiang Yu's Overlord Cavalry. The Overlord Cavalry rides Fourth-Stage Beasts while our warhorses are merely livestock..."
Wang Lie couldn't help but smile. "My lord, I actually have a way to recruit new Iron Cavalry for our Liang City army!"
"Oh? Tell me about it."
"Well." Wang Lie nodded and said in a deep voice, "Fifty miles south of here, within the Azure Cloud Mountain Range, there is a place called Crimson Flame Valley. It is said that this valley was formed when Zhurong, known as the Fire God, ascended and struck it with his fist. Nowadays, Crimson Flame Valley is overgrown with weeds and filled with magical beasts. There are rumors of a type of magical beast that feeds on fire-type vegetation called Vermilion Bird Beast. In fact, this is a derivative magical beast similar to warhorses. The Vermilion Bird Beast is a Fifth-Order Beast; if we can tame it, we could quickly form an Iron Cavalry mounted on Vermilion Bird Beasts."
Instantly, Ye Yang's eyes lit up as he couldn't help but pat Wang Lie on the shoulder and laughed heartily. "Wang Lie, you truly are my lucky star! Your words have opened my mind; all my accumulated worries have vanished. I have been pondering how to deal with Xiang Yu's Overlord Cavalry for days now. Perhaps this Vermilion Bird Beast is exactly the secret I have been seeking!"
Wang Lie couldn't help but laugh heartily. "My lord, you flatter me! It is my honor to help relieve your burdens."
"Have you found out if Wang Li's Army has made any moves in recent days?"
"Wang Li is gathering supplies and troops from wealthy cities like Taiyuan and Shangdang County and is actively preparing for a decisive battle with Chu Army. My lord can rest assured; Xiang Yu will not take action for now. We also do not need to act yet; Zhang Han's army of two hundred thousand is starving in front and lacks sufficient supplies. He will not initiate battle either; at least within three days, there will be no conflict. My lord can rest easy."
"Well, very good! Go and gather all the Dragon Armored Warriors in the Azure Mountain Fortress, and select 4,000 of the most skilled Soldiers to form a new Iron Cavalry. We will set off this afternoon to venture deep into the Azure Cloud Mountain Range to search for the Crimson Flame Valley!"
"Understood, my lord!"
...
In the afternoon, Wang Lie, Zhang Tianhe, and others arrived, along with one thousand Dragon Armored Warriors and 4,000 elite members from the Liangcheng Army at the Training Ground awaiting orders. These 4,000 individuals possessed at least Earth Level Three strength and were considered the elite forces of Ye Yang's army. Ye Yang regarded these individuals as his trump card and needed to enhance their mounts, weapons, and equipment; otherwise, once war broke out, his mere tens of thousands could be torn apart by the enemy's 400,000 troops in an instant.
The grand Cavalry force entered the Azure Cloud Mountain Range under Ye Yang's command. By afternoon, they had galloped forty miles in a fifty-mile stretch, finally reaching rugged terrain.
"Clop..."
Ye Yang dismounted, holding the Azure Soul Sword, and said, "Brothers, tie up the warhorses here. Leave one thousand men to guard them while the rest follow me on foot into the Crimson Flame Valley!"
"Yes, my lord!"
The soldiers were all in awe of Ye Yang's strength and charisma. Excitedly, they followed him deeper into the Azure Cloud Mountain Range.
Along the way, they encountered some Endless Rats, hyenas, Ironback Boars, and other Low-Level Beasts. Unfortunately for these creatures, they were no match for Ye Yang's nearly one thousand Dragon Armored Warriors. These strong individuals at Earth Level Eight and Earth Level Nine possessed some power from the Hidden Dragon Technique; each was formidable enough not to be troubled by these Low-Level Beasts.
...
"My lord, look!"
Wang Lie pointed southward and said, "There is heat rising over there; that must be the Crimson Flame Valley. The soil there is fiery in nature and unparalleled on this continent. That is why it can give rise to Vermilion Bird Beasts—fifth-level warhorses. The sky looks gloomy over there; it must undoubtedly be the Crimson Flame Valley!"
Ye Yang smiled with delight. He exerted force under his feet and soared into the air to scan the distance before landing again. He laughed and said, "Brothers, let’s go! It’s only five miles ahead; the Crimson Flame Valley is right in front of us!"
A group of people rushed forward with blood-red eyes. In fact, these Soldiers eagerly anticipated obtaining magical beast-level warhorses. After all, ordinary warhorses lacked endurance, stamina, and impact compared to Overlord Cavalry. This was also why Xiang Yu never fell behind in his confrontations with Zhang Han; although he had only 4,000 Overlord Cavalrymen, they were Xiang Yu's unmatched weapon. Under the iron hooves of the Overlord Cavalry, the elite troops of the Qin Army became mere lambs to slaughter.
For a cavalryman charging into battle, weapons are as crucial as warhorses; both are indispensable.
Not far ahead, they entered the territory of Crimson Flame Valley. Indeed, heat surged around them uncomfortably; some less experienced soldiers couldn't help but vomit. This place was truly uninhabitable.
Not far away, several warhorses covered in fiery red fur were grazing on red vegetation on the ground. The warhorses stood tall and proud, raising their iron hooves while glaring hostilely at Ye Yang and his men. These warhorses were still untamed mounts filled with aggression and wildness.
Ye Yang raised his hand, signaling everyone to stop, and then asked, "How can we tame these Vermilion Bird Beasts?"
Wang Lie licked his lips and said, "These magical beasts are very restless. We must first injure them with force, then the tamer must drip their blood onto the wounds of the Vermilion Bird Beast to initiate the Spirit Contract. This way, a master-servant contract can be formed, granting the tamer the qualification for the beasts to pledge eternal loyalty."
Ye Yang smiled lightly, "This is simple. All Dragon Armored Warriors, follow my orders. Beat the Vermilion Bird Beasts in this valley until they cannot move, then let each brother tame one Vermilion Bird Beast. No more than one each. Begin immediately!"
"Yes!"
Seven or eight Dragon Armored Warriors rushed out, striking with iron fists. The sound of "bang bang bang" echoed as they forced the Vermilion Bird Beasts to retreat continuously, howling in pain. Flames surged from their bodies; although they were warhorses, they were still wild beasts. The Vermilion Bird Beasts had fierce gazes and did not give up attacking the Dragon Armored Warriors despite being heavily injured. Unfortunately, the strength of the Dragon Armored Warriors was far too great; they were simply not something Fifth-Order Beasts could contend with.
Soon, the first batch of Soldiers successfully acquired their warhorses. Once the Spirit Contract was successfully signed, these Vermilion Bird Beasts would become very gentle. The Soldiers took out prepared saddles and reins to equip their beloved warhorses. However, since the Vermilion Bird Knights were already heavily injured when signing the Spirit Contract, they could not be ridden temporarily and could only be led by hand. Even though the Vermilion Bird Beasts had strong recovery abilities, they needed several days of rest to regain their full strength.
Zhang Tianhe, Zhao Yun, and Zhang Fei, several Starry Sky Experts, also eagerly joined in to help. The entire Crimson Flame Valley was filled with galloping Vermilion Bird Beasts. However, in front of a group of powerful humans, the resistance of the Vermilion Bird Beasts seemed so powerless; they could only accept their fate of being tamed as mounts.
Ye Yang was too lazy to take action himself. He took his Azure Soul Sword and leaped onto a towering tree, leaning against a branch and falling asleep. Before sleeping, he reminded his guards to call him for meals.
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