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After running for several dozen miles, Zeng Xuan finally stopped, floating gracefully in the air. Her feet shimmered with Starlight Power, and her long, curvaceous legs glowed enchanting under the moonlight. The light fabric around her fluttered, giving her an ethereal presence, as if she were a fairy in a moonlit realm. Of course, she was a deadly seductive fairy.
...
"Gagaga... finally, she has stopped..."
A Deputy General, wielding a long sword and panting heavily, looked at Zeng Xuan in the sky. Blade pointed at her and shouted, "Demoness, come down and die quickly!"
Zeng Xuan smiled slightly. "If you don't want to die, then don't come to Eastern County again. Otherwise, I can't guarantee I won't get angry and turn your tens of thousands of troops to ashes in an instant!"
"What?!" Meng Jun shouted angrily. "Archers, prepare to shoot this demoness! How dare she be so arrogant at this time? Does she think our Qin Iron Cavalry is easy prey?"
Below, a group of Iron Cavalry raised their crossbows, and the next moment, countless arrows flew into the sky like locusts.
"Hehe..."
Zeng Xuan let out a playful sound and suddenly extended her snow-white arm, lightly waving it in the air. Her delicate fingers, infused with Starlight Power, actually tore through the air, creating a spatial rift. In the next moment, Zeng Xuan gracefully leaped and instantly vanished into the rift!
...
Eastern County, on the city wall.
"Swish!"
With a soft sound, Zeng Xuan reappeared in Eastern County. The wine jug in her hand suddenly shattered; it had endured too many attacks. The Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry were formidable; each soldier possessed strength above Earth Level Three. True Qi concentrated in their arrows could even overwhelm a Starry Sky Sixth Level expert.
Looking at the shattered jug in her hand, Zeng Xuan sighed bitterly. Suddenly frowning slightly, a trickle of blood escaped from her lips. Indeed, after being hit head-on by numerous arrows, her Starlit Armor had already been breached. Zeng Xuan had sustained injuries; although not fatal, it made her realize that these Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry should not be underestimated. Even a Starry Sky Seventh Level expert might struggle to annihilate them completely—not to mention herself as a Starry Sky Sixth Level.
"Zi Yu, hurry back; I can only hold them off for so long..." Zeng Xuan said softly while gazing at the moonlight.
In the Azure Cloud Mountain Range, on an open ground, nearly fifty thousand Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry stood restlessly.
"Uh..."
Meng Jun cleared his throat, watching the spatial rift rapidly disappearing in the sky. His eyes became somewhat dry as he murmured, "Heavens, this is... Teleportation Technique. Could it be that this woman is a legendary Starry Sky Sixth Level powerhouse? Why... why are there such strong individuals within the territory of Great Qin..."
"General, what should we do now?" a Deputy General asked. "Should we continue to attack Eastern County, or what?"
Meng Jun swallowed his dry throat and said, "Allow me to think for a moment!"
At that moment, suddenly a rider came galloping from afar, dressed in Qin General attire, with a command flag inserted in his back. It was a general under Wang Li.
"Meng Jun General, things are not looking good!"
"What is it? No need to panic!" Meng Jun shouted.
The arriving general dismounted swiftly and knelt on one knee, lowering his voice as he said, "Recent battle reports indicate that the General led one hundred fifty thousand troops to attack Hengshan County but was ambushed by Ye Yang's army at Porcupine Ridge. The army suffered a devastating defeat, losing more than half its forces. General Wang Li has retreated to Giant Deer and commanded me to relay the order that you must capture Eastern County to shake Hengshan County!"
"What?!" Meng Jun's pupils constricted sharply as he exclaimed, "How could this be? The General is a master tactician, a Divine Weapon unmatched in this world. How could he be defeated by a mere Hengshan County? Our forces are more than double theirs; how is this possible..."
The arriving general's face turned pale as he spoke solemnly, "At Porcupine Ridge, the Qi Army used diversion tactics to lure our troops into a trap. Ye Yang commanded five thousand elite cavalry known as 'Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry' to defeat the General's Iron Cavalry, causing our army to fall into chaos and subsequently suffer an ambush from the Qi Army. Thus, we faced repeated defeats and ultimately had to retreat to Giant Deer, awaiting reinforcements from General Zhang Han."
Meng Jun took a deep breath, his eyes filled with anger as he said, "Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry? How could there be such cavalry? Could it be... the beasts from Azure Cloud Mountain Range?"
"Yes!" the Deputy General nodded heavily. "According to rumors, that is indeed the case. Ye Yang led elite generals into Azure Cloud Mountain Range to hunt warhorse-level Vermilion Bird Beasts in Crimson Flame Valley. These Vermilion Bird Beasts are Fifth-Order Beasts, superior in endurance, speed, and impact compared to our fine warhorses. This is also the reason for our army's devastating defeat."
"Hey, Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry!" Meng Jun's killing intent surged as he raised his War Blade and said coldly, "I would like to meet this Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry and see for myself which cavalry reigns supreme in this world—our Great Qin's Iron Cavalry or Ye Yang's Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry. Hmph..."
"General..." the Deputy General hesitated and said, "The General's command is for you to immediately lead the army to rush towards Eastern County and seize it first."
"While on the battlefield, military orders must not be disregarded!" Meng Jun raised his sword-like eyebrows and laughed, "Do I really need to teach you such a simple principle? Hmph, what Ye Yang relies on is merely five thousand Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry. After the battle with General, the Vermilion Bird Knights must have suffered considerable losses. Therefore, in this Azure Cloud Mountain Range, I will ensure that all five thousand Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry are annihilated! Hmph! Once the Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry is wiped out, Hengshan County will have no trump card left. What fear can those seventy to eighty thousand infantry have?"
The Deputy General nodded and said, "General is wise, but are you certain Ye Yang will come to aid Eastern County?"
"Of course!" Meng Jun was confident and laughed heartily, "Since Ye Yang understands military strategy, he must also comprehend the principles of deception. Hengshan County has achieved a great victory over General's army; he will undoubtedly come to aid Eastern County under the cover of night. Hmph, the Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry is swift, so we will set an ambush on their only path through the Azure Cloud Mountain Range and wipe them out in one fell swoop!"
"General is indeed wise; you are truly a talent in military affairs..."
"Hahaha..."
...
In a section of the Azure Cloud Mountain Range, surrounded by green hills, on the wide Main Street among the trees, the Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry galloped past with thunderous hoofbeats. Leading them were Ye Yang, Zhang Tianhe, Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei, and others, racing swiftly towards Eastern County.
Ye Yang was anxious and worried about Zeng Xuan. He understood very well the capabilities of a Starry Sky Expert; their explosive power was dozens or even hundreds of times that of an Earthly Strongman. However, the consumption of True Qi was also immense. Starlight Power was an otherworldly force that placed high demands on True Qi. When releasing an exceptionally powerful Martial Arts Manual, the consumption of True Qi became even more astonishing. Faced with thousands of troops, a Starry Sky Expert could not engage in prolonged combat; thus, Zeng Xuan was in great danger.
"Young Master, slow down; look ahead..."
Zhao Yun pointed to a cliff in front and said, "That area is perilous and very suitable for an ambush. We need to be cautious..."
Ye Yang nodded in agreement and said, "Alright, you lead a thousand cavalry ahead to clear the way and keep a close watch on the surroundings; do not be careless!"
"Understood!"
Zhao Yun drew his Dragon's Dagger and shouted loudly, "Forward troops of a thousand, follow me!"
A thousand Iron Cavalry sped away and disappeared from Ye Yang's sight. They were less than fifty miles from Hengshan County and would arrive in no time. However, this distance only made Ye Yang more anxious. Yet he understood that he could not be overly hasty; otherwise, mistakes could lead to tragedy.
Moments later, suddenly, shouts of battle echoed from ahead!
"Not good, we've fallen into an ambush! Follow me!"
Ye Yang suddenly drew the Azure Soul Sword and led everyone forward. In the distance, he noticed that the thousand Vermilion Bird Knights under Zhao Yun's command were being attacked by crossbows from the mountains. A large number of Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry were lying in ambush on both sides of the mountain, and the bolts flew in, piercing into the bodies of the Vermilion Bird Knights. The screams of the cavalry mixed with the pained cries of the Vermilion Bird Beasts filled the air.
"Damn it, those bastards!"
Ye Yang's eyes turned blood red as he quickly ordered, "Wang Lie, keep everyone here on standby. Tianhe, come with me to take out their archers!"
"Got it!"
With a loud thud, Ye Yang leaped onto his horse's back and soared into the sky, darting towards the gorge. He waved his hand and unleashed two cross-shaped sword energy attacks onto the ground. Instantly, the jungle was engulfed in flames, causing chaos among the Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry hidden in the forest. The fire spread rapidly.
"It's on fire, it's on fire..."
With just two simple sword energies, Ye Yang disrupted the enemy's formation. Although Meng Jun had anticipated an ambush, he did not expect a fire attack, resulting in heavy losses.
"Swish, swish, swish..."
Flames of True Qi poured into the jungle as Ye Yang systematically ignited the surrounding foliage, encircling Great Qin's Iron Cavalry with a Fire Spread. The flames grew fiercer, and many Iron Cavalry were burned beyond recognition, their limbs curled up.
"Damn, that burn was beautiful!"
Zhang Tianhe couldn't help but cheer as he smashed his Warhammer into a group of Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry, bravely enduring their arrows while launching a fierce attack.
Seeing the heavy casualties among the Vermilion Bird Knights in the gorge, Ye Yang shouted loudly: "Zhao Yun, lead everyone to retreat quickly!"
Zhao Yun nodded and swiftly led the remaining soldiers away.
Fire Spread was fierce, with half of the mountain almost burned red. Countless Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry lay ambushed in the mountains, only to be burned to a tragic state, suffering heavy casualties.
Amidst the flames, Meng Jun wore a face of despair: "How could this happen? Is it possible that our Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry has run out of luck?"
Watching the Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry being burned alive, Meng Jun felt immense heartache.
On the other side, Ye Yang had already retreated, while Zhao Yun led hundreds of Vermilion Bird Knights back. After counting, they had lost over 300 men again, most of whom were Dragon Armored Warriors. Their stronger defenses allowed them to survive the onslaught of arrows...
However, looking at half of the mountain glowing red, there was still something to be grateful for.
Observing the burning Iron Cavalry, Ye Yang raised an eyebrow and said, "Could those be the elite troops from the legendary Wang Li's Army, the Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry?"
Zhao Yun nodded: "That's right. These were the ones who ambushed us. Hmph, they injured many of our brothers..."
Ye Yang smiled: "Don't worry, the fire will take revenge for us. No one can save Meng Jun and these Iron Cavalry!"
...
Just then, a sudden thunderclap echoed as dark clouds rolled in. In an instant, heavy raindrops began to fall densely; a downpour had arrived!
"Damn it!"
Ye Yang clenched his fists and looked up at the sky: "You old thief in heaven, are you still helping the Qin Soldier? Can't you see how brutal and merciless they are? How they burn, kill, and plunder?"
In the heavy rain, a group of Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry cheered; this downpour had saved their lives. Their commander, Meng Jun, raised his Battle Blade and rode to the front lines, pointing his blade at Ye Yang from afar. With abundant True Qi, he shouted loudly: "Ye Yang, listen! My Qin Cavalry has heaven's assistance; you will surely be defeated. Within three days, I, Meng Jun, will annihilate all Vermilion Bird Knights, flatten Eastern County, and hang your head on the gates of Giant Deer!"
Ye Yang was furious. He raised his Azure Soul Sword, with Starlight Power shimmering and concentrating on the sword. A sweeping sword aura shot towards Meng Jun, as he cursed: "Hang your sister! Do you want to die?!"
"Scared?"
Meng Jun lowered his head to avoid Ye Yang's sword energy, feeling a chill on his scalp. A large chunk of his iron helmet had been sliced off by Ye Yang. Suddenly, Meng Jun's face turned pale as he finally understood why this kid was able to defeat Wang Li. He quickly turned his horse around and loudly commanded the remaining Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry, "Retreat to Pan Snake Valley, set up camp, and cut off the connection between the Vermilion Bird Knight and Eastern County. Trap them here!"
As he spoke, Meng Jun led a group of Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry and swiftly disappeared.
……
Ye Yang gritted his teeth, holding the Azure Soul Sword, and ordered, "Bury the dead, set up camp here, and guard the entrance to Pan Snake Valley immediately!"
"Yes!"
The soldiers quickly erected temporary tents outside. After this battle, the number of Vermilion Bird Knights had dropped to over 3600. It seemed they could no longer withstand such a devastating victory. From the earlier skirmish, Ye Yang could also tell that Meng Jun's command of the Iron Cavalry was far superior to Wang Li's subordinates' Iron Cavalry; they were much more elite. If they engaged in a direct fight, with the opponent's 40,000 Iron Cavalry charging in, even his more than 3000 Vermilion Bird Knights would not be able to win. Even if they did win, they would be left with very few survivors, which was a price Ye Yang absolutely could not afford.
Heavy rain continued to pour as Ye Yang stayed inside the Central Army Tent, waiting patiently.
……
Suddenly, a fragrant breeze swept in. Ye Yang turned around and found a stunning woman in red sitting confidently in his commander’s chair, smiling at him.
"Oh, Sister Xuan, are you alright? That's great..."
Ye Yang walked over and sat down beside Zeng Xuan.
Zeng Xuan chuckled lightly, "Kid, what's wrong? Encountered something troublesome?"
"Sigh, don't mention it. Meng Jun has over 40,000 Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry under his command while I only have over 3,000 Cavalry. There's simply no way to fight..."
"Don't worry, take your time. The situation in Eastern County is still relatively stable. The Governor has mobilized troops from Xue County and Jibei Commandery, gathering about 20,000 soldiers who can barely hold the line. Moreover, Meng Jun's Cavalry is stationed in Pan Snake Valley; the road ahead is not smooth and requires climbing over a rocky mountain to reach Eastern County. With this heavy rain now, they won't be able to move for a while."
“Is the road behind Pan Snake Valley not flat?” Ye Yang's eyes lit up.
“Hmm, what's wrong?” Zeng Xuan chuckled.
Ye Yang suddenly stood up and said with a smile, “Sister Xuan, please ask Wang Lie to make some meat soup for you tonight. I’ll go check the terrain first and be back in an hour!”
“Hey, where are you going? We haven't seen each other for so many days; I missed you so much! Why are you leaving just like that…”
Ye Yang felt goosebumps all over: “You missed me? Then… see you later, I’m in a hurry right now!”
With that, Ye Yang leaped out of the tent. Once outside, he was drenched by the pouring rain, his battle armor soaked and his face splashed with water.
Zeng Xuan chased to the edge of the tent, holding up an umbrella, and called out with a smile at Ye Yang's fading figure in the rain, “Kid, don’t fly around in the rain; you might get struck by lightning…”
Ye Yang stumbled slightly, almost falling down.
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