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Dragon Ascendance, the most powerful attack in the Hidden Dragon Technique, was unleashed by Ye Yang, a formidable warrior at the Starry Sky Fourth Level. Its might was even more terrifying as it summoned dozens of giant dragons sealed beneath the earth, wreaking havoc under the influence of the Hidden Dragon Technique. The power of the dragons devoured and shredded the bodies of the Qin Army crossbowmen, their anguished cries merging into a chorus. In just half a minute, the battlefield resembled a hell on earth, littered with shattered weapons, broken armor, and severed limbs, with a nauseating stench of blood filling the air. This strike, Dragon Ascendance, had already claimed the lives of over a thousand Qin Army soldiers.
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“Gagaga…”
Ye Yang panted heavily, his gaze sharp as he looked ahead. Suddenly, he leaped back onto his warhorse, his arms hanging low. A fierce dragon pattern emerged on his left arm. Dragon Ascendance was a secret move of the Hidden Dragon Technique. Each use not only consumed a vast amount of True Qi but also burned Ye Yang's dragon Bloodline. Thus, after executing this astonishing Dragon Ascendance, Ye Yang felt utterly weakened and could only sit on his horse, feigning strength.
However, the intimidation brought by Ye Yang's strike was immeasurable. A group of Qin Soldiers witnessed this man, resembling a celestial being, summon the Dragon's Power. With over a thousand elite soldiers perishing under Dragon's Restraint, the remaining Qin Soldiers were already terrified and dared not resist this mighty force. One by one, they hastily retreated with their bows and arrows, unable to stop the tide of defeat despite their commanders' shouts.
Zhang Tianhe suddenly leaped up and hurled his Warhammer, which was enveloped in a fierce Beast King Cyclone, crashing down upon the Qin Army. A massive shockwave erupted, turning dozens of Qin Soldiers into mere flesh. Having lost both parents to the Qin Army, Zhang Tianhe showed no mercy towards these brutal soldiers and struck with unmatched cruelty.
Wang Lie swung his blade and shouted, “Charge! Leave no one alive!”
The Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry quickly regrouped and reformed their battle formation. The cavalrymen wielded their blades, slaughtering the already defeated archers. These crossbowmen had inflicted significant damage on the Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry, causing them to grit their teeth in anger, eager to annihilate all thirty thousand crossbowmen.
The running speed of the crossbowmen was no match for that of the Vermilion Bird Knights. Their only fate was to be slaughtered as they were repeatedly charged by the knights, leaving behind a scene of blood and gore!
……
“Clang!”
Wang Li planted his long knife into the ground and leaped onto his mount. His facial muscles twitched continuously as he wore a grim expression. He shouted fiercely, “No retreat! Kill them! They are flesh and blood just like us. As long as we are not afraid of death, why fear their flesh? You are the pillars of the Qin State, guardians of the Great Wall. How can you be defeated by this rabble? Fight for the glory of the Great Qin Empire!”
Inspired by their leader's rallying cry, a group of Qin Soldiers regained their spirits and gathered several black war chariots to charge at the Vermilion Bird Knights. Behind them, infantry and archers rapidly advanced!
Wang Li, being a renowned general, understood well that flesh alone could not withstand the trampling and slashing from the Vermilion Bird Knights. Therefore, he used war chariots for cover to disrupt their formation while coordinating infantry with archers to gradually push forward and annihilate the knights!
Unfortunately for Wang Li, his plans did not come to fruition because he underestimated that their opposing generals were all star-level warriors who had surpassed the Starry Sky Level. With such strength among them, how could they fear a charge from war chariots?
Zhang Tianhe swung his iron fist, roaring in anger. On the warhorse, he unleashed three consecutive punches, transforming the technique known as Xingtian's Three Wrath into an energy attack. The howling Beast King True Qi heavily struck the Qin Army's camp, instantly shattering three war chariots and sending a group of Qin Soldiers flying.
Zhao Yun charged forward with Dragon's Dagger in hand. Before getting close, he stood up on the warhorse, his spear held horizontally across his chest. Energy surged as an image of a lion's head coalesced in front of him. In the next moment, he bellowed and unleashed this wave of energy attack: "Hah! Raging Sword Roar!"
Among the Qin Army, a Deputy General rushed forward, attempting to block Zhao Yun's Raging Sword Roar with a shield infused with True Qi. Unfortunately, he seemed to underestimate Zhao Yun's strength. Zhao Yun was a Starry Sky Level Two General, while this Deputy General was only at Earth Level Eight—completely outmatched.
Boom!
A whole path was ravaged by Starlight Power. Two war chariots were reduced to rubble by the Raging Sword Roar, and the Deputy General at the forefront was pierced through by the attack. His massive shield shattered into pieces as blood spewed from his mouth, and he fell from his horse like a kite with a broken string, dying a gruesome death.
...
"Kill!"
Ye Yang urged his warhorse forward, leading the charge into the enemy ranks. The Azure Soul Sword in his hand radiated powerful energy. With a sweep of his sword, a half-arc of True Qi surged forth, cleaving dozens of Qin Soldiers in half. A Starry Sky Fourth Level expert like Ye Yang was akin to a deity compared to these Qin Soldiers—utterly unstoppable.
Quickly recovering his True Qi, Ye Yang refrained from using large-scale techniques like Purgatory Flame Blade, Dragon Ascendance, or Dragon Scale Storm, as they consumed too much True Qi. A single full-powered Dragon Ascendance had already drained at least thirty percent of his True Qi. From then on, he would rely on ordinary sword energy for attacks; this way, he could sustain himself for a long time and would not fall behind even when facing Starry Sky Warriors.
Under Ye Yang's command, the Vermilion Bird Knights launched another assault against the Qin Army's Central Army with a bloodbath-like attack. After several charges, the entire Gorge was filled with corpses and rivers of blood—this was no exaggeration. The blood of fallen soldiers pooled together to form a river of blood.
...
Wang Li trembled atop his warhorse, his murky eyes filled with bloodlust as tears streamed down his face. These troops were remnants left by Montain—battle-hardened veterans who had once dominated the battlefield and instilled fear across the northern deserts. However, witnessing such a devastating defeat in this small-scale skirmish was something Wang Li could not accept.
"Ahhh..."
He let out a mournful wail towards the sky, gripping his Battle Blade tightly as he shouted: "I have failed General Montain and the Great Qin Empire! Such a disastrous defeat is not what an imperial army should achieve!"
Beside him, Sejian urged quietly: "General, we must retreat. Ye Yang and his red cavalry are far too formidable for us to withstand. As long as we have our lives, we can regroup at Giant Deer and sweep through Hengshan County again later. Now is not the time for reckless bravery!"
Wang Li gazed at the defeated Qin State soldiers in the distance, murmuring, "Do we still have a chance of victory?"
Sejian nodded heavily and said, "General, don't forget that General Meng Jun is leading fifty thousand Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry to attack Ye Yang's Eastern County. Those fifty thousand Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry are the true strength of our army. As long as the Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry exists, the Hebei Army remains, and we can make a comeback!"
Wang Li's eyes lit up as he tightly gripped his Battle Blade and said, "That's right! We still have the Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry. Hmph! Once Meng Jun captures Eastern County, we will immediately mobilize the Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry to uproot the Qi Di Army and avenge this humiliation!"
"Exactly, General. Let's retreat; I am willing to lead the way!"
"Good!"
……
Soon, the sound of retreat was heard as Wang Li and Sejian led the remnants out of the Gorge. The One Hundred Fifty Thousand Troops were too large for Ye Yang to completely encircle, forcing him to allow Wang Li to withdraw with his remaining forces.
However, under Ye Yang's orders, Zhao Yun and others led the cavalry in pursuit, seizing countless supplies, equipment, and weapons from the Qin Army. This battle was clearly a great victory for Ye Yang's forces, defeating fifteen thousand elite troops with only eighty thousand men!
Wang Li's army retreated like a tide, leaving behind a stench in the Gorge. Ye Yang had already led the Vermilion Bird Knight back to Azure Mountain Fortress. Although this battle was a significant victory, the Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry also suffered considerable losses, with many soldiers and Vermilion Bird Beasts injured and in need of timely care.
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At Azure Mountain Fortress, Central Army Tent.
The smell of roasted meat filled the tent as Ye Yang, Zhang Tianhe, and others gathered around the Furnace, each using their swords to skewer pieces of horse meat for roasting. After the battle, many warhorses had perished, so the soldiers' rations had improved significantly; everyone could enjoy meat for several days.
Suddenly, the tent flap was lifted as Wang Lie entered holding a scroll of accounts and said solemnly, "Lord, the battle damage report has been compiled!"
Ye Yang did not turn his head and said, "Read!"
"Yes!"
Wang Lie nodded, opened the Bamboo Slip, and said, "In this battle, we annihilated over thirty thousand Qin Army troops and captured more than forty thousand, totaling nearly eighty thousand. Additionally, we obtained countless supplies and equipment, including armor and weapons. This battle has already shaken the morale of the Qin Army; they will undoubtedly be thrown into chaos. Out of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Troops that set out, less than half will return. Wang Li's reputation as a renowned general has been severely damaged by our victory. Thanks to Lord's brilliant strategy, we achieved such a great triumph!"
Ye Yang raised his hand to signal silence and said, "Let's talk about our casualties, Wang Lie?"
"Understood."
Wang Lie continued reading, "Our army suffered over four thousand two hundred deaths and more than seven thousand injuries. Among them, the Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry lost 1,024 riders, with nearly half injured..."
Ye Yang's heart sank: "That's quite a number of casualties..."
Wang Lie seemed to sense Ye Yang's thoughts, smiled, and said, "Lord, there's no need to worry too much. There are still quite a few Vermilion Bird Beasts in Crimson Flame Valley. We can immediately send people to capture them and increase the number of Vermilion Bird Knights to five thousand without any problem."
Ye Yang replied, "Five thousand is indeed too few. I need ten thousand Vermilion Bird Knights. Can it be done?"
"It can be done... probably..."
"It must be done!"
"Yes!"
At that moment, Zhao Yun walked in and said, "Young Master, the Dragon Armored Warriors also suffered over seventy deaths and more than two hundred injuries, all from stray arrows. Most of those killed were at the hands of Wang Li and Sejian."
Ye Yang nodded: "Understood. I will find an opportunity to explain this to my master."
"Yes!"
Zhang Tianhe said, "Zi Yu, what should we do next?"
Ye Yang furrowed his brows and replied in a deep voice, "Let the remaining 4,000 Vermilion Bird Knights rest well tonight. Tomorrow morning, we will launch a surprise attack on Meng Jun's Army to support Eastern County. If all goes as expected, Eastern County should still be under our control!"
"Good!"
At this moment, Wang Lie cautiously asked, "Lord, there is one more thing. We have captured over 40,000 Qin Army soldiers in this battle. These are seasoned fighters. If we don't kill them, we will need to expend military resources to guard them, which would be quite inconvenient. In my opinion, it would be better to..."
As he spoke, Wang Lie made a gesture across his throat, his meaning clear.
Ye Yang raised an eyebrow and said, "Since they are willing to surrender to our army, why must we resort to slaughter? I took up arms not to kill but to save!"
Wang Lie nodded and asked, "Then how should we handle these prisoners?"
Ye Yang thought for a moment and replied, "In the open area within the Azure Cloud Mountain Range promised by Qingshan, we will start farming. Let these Qin Army soldiers cultivate the land. We need a stable rear guard, so let's establish our own farmland here at Azure Mountain Fortress."
"Yes, my lord is wise!"
"Get some rest. Tomorrow morning, we will march hundreds of miles to rescue Eastern County!"
"Yes!"
...
A night passed without incident as the army's medics bandaged the soldiers.
In the morning, the neighing of warhorses echoed throughout the camp. The bloody scent from the fierce battle had dissipated considerably; at least it was no longer as strong.
Outside the Training Ground of the camp, all 4,000 Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry were assembled. Ye Yang had fully recovered his True Qi overnight and donned his formidable armor. Riding on his Crimson Flame Horse, he approached the soldiers and shouted sternly, "The Iron Cavalry of Tyrant Qin is launching an assault on our Eastern County with the intent to seize our fertile lands and homes. In this battle, victory is mandatory; defeat is not an option! For the last remnants of Benevolence in this world!"
The soldiers raised their weapons high: "For Benevolence!"
"Let's go!"
Ye Yang charged ahead, heading straight for Eastern County, following the edge of the Azure Cloud Mountain Range. It was about a five-hundred-mile journey, and with the speed of the Vermilion Bird Knight, he could reach it in half a day!
The sound of galloping horses echoed across the plain as four thousand Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry surged forward, quickly disappearing around the bend of the gorge, leaving only the rumbling sound behind.
As he raced forward, Ye Yang was anxious.
Zhang Tianhe said, "Zi Yu, don't be so worried. Who is Sister Zeng Xuan? Even the leader of Asura Hall, Xuan Lian, couldn't handle her. Do you think that mere Meng Jun can do anything to her?"
Ye Yang furrowed his brow. "I'm just worried... Sigh, although Sister Zeng Xuan is at Starry Sky Sixth Level, she is still facing fifty thousand elite Iron Cavalry. Once it turns into a positional battle, even a strong Starry Sky Sixth Level expert can become exhausted. If something happens to Sister Zeng Xuan..."
Zhang Tianhe couldn't help but smile. "Don't worry. If she were really afraid of tens of thousands of Iron Cavalry, she wouldn't be Zeng Xuan anymore!"
"Let's hope so..."
...
Five hundred miles away from Hengshan County, outside Eastern County City.
The thunderous sound of hooves shook the valley as Meng Jun led fifty thousand Iron Cavalry to the foot of the city. With his blade pointed at the city above, he shouted, "We are taking this Eastern County! Open the gates immediately to avoid death!"
There was a dead silence; no one responded. Even the archers on the city walls had all retreated.
Meng Jun raised his sword and shouted, "Attack!"
At that moment, a red figure suddenly appeared at the edge of the city wall. It was a gentle and beautiful woman, barefoot with delicate feet. A piece of red gauze flowed down from her hips like water, outlining the graceful curves of her hips and legs. Those long and alluring Snow Legs looked incredibly tempting.
"Ah! Who is that?"
A group of Iron Cavalry stared in disbelief, each one drooling as they gazed at the beautiful woman's long legs on the city wall, as if enchanted: "The Governor of Eastern County is quite clever, knowing to have a beauty up on the wall with fine wine waiting to reward us. Hahaha, I want to be the first to enjoy that beauty!"
The beauty on the wall was, of course, Zeng Xuan. She held a wine jug and poured herself a drink of Jasmine Wine. Suddenly, she smiled sweetly at the soldiers below: "Oh, did I almost forget about you distant guests? Would you like me to pour you a drink as a reward?"
The Iron Cavalry laughed heartily, swallowing hard and raising their hands, shouting loudly: "Beauty, hurry up and pour us some wine! We can't wait any longer!"
Zeng Xuan smiled charmingly and filled a cup with wine. A powerful icy True Qi surged from her palm, instantly freezing the cup of wine into ice. She giggled: "Here it comes, catch it!"
"Wow!"
Suddenly throwing the cup, Starlight Power flickered as it shattered in mid-air. The Jasmine Wine inside transformed into countless ice spikes, each one rapidly condensing and expanding in the air, becoming a barrage of impactful ice spikes that fell straight down!
"Heavens, what is this? Be careful!!" Meng Jun shouted loudly, but it was already too late!
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The ice spikes exploded among the crowd, Starlight Power surged, and the Iron Cavalry below were caught off guard and slaughtered. No one expected that the charming beauty on the wall was actually a deadly femme fatale; that cup of wine packed quite a punch.
With the explosive aftermath, Eastern County City was engulfed in a sea of blood. Dismembered bodies and wrecked warhorses lay scattered everywhere. Zeng Xuan's simple toast had instantly killed at least several thousand of the enemy!
...
Lightly tapping the city wall, Zeng Xuan suddenly transformed into a Cold Light and flew down above everyone’s heads, sternly declaring: "While I’m here enjoying myself, you dare to ruin my mood? Are you seeking death? Moreover, did you ask for my permission to plot against Ye Yang's territory?"
Meng Jun's face turned cold as he shouted: "Shoot her down!"
Immediately, a group of Iron Cavalry drew their crossbows, and in the next moment, a dense rain of arrows filled the air.
"Bang bang bang..."
The arrows clashed against the Starlit Armor, bouncing off without causing any substantial harm to Zeng Xuan.
...
Meng Jun pointed at Zeng Xuan and shouted, "Demoness, what exactly is your relationship with Ye Yang?"
Zeng Xuan floated in the air, her Snow Legs voluptuous and her posture alluring as she smiled, "I am Ye Yang's sister. Come on, catch me, and Ye Yang will lose..."
As she spoke, Zeng Xuan flew westward at a leisurely pace, provoking the furious pursuit of fifty thousand Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry, who attacked her with arrows but were led further away from Eastern County by Zeng Xuan.
The Starlit Armor buzzed with vibrations as Zeng Xuan frowned slightly, looking down at the densely packed Iron Cavalry. She murmured, "That brat Ye Yang, not only does he not come to see me, but he also brings this bunch of trouble. What am I going to do?"
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