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Around the sand table, Ye Yang, Zhang Tianhe, Wang Lie, and others formed a circle, each with a serious expression. The upcoming battle would be a crucial showdown!
Wang Lie pointed at a series of mountains on the sand table and said, "Between Yanmen County and Giant Deer lies a mountain range called Taiqiu Mountain. This Taiqiu Mountain is under the jurisdiction of Taiyuan County. Therefore, whoever can seize Taiyuan County in our battle against Xiang Yu will gain the advantage of terrain, allowing us to hold a superior position from which we can attack or defend as needed."
Continuing, Wang Lie explained, "The Qin divided the realm into Thirty-Six Commanderies. Taiyuan County governs seven cities: Jinyang, Jiexiu, Wu, Zi Clan, Lishi, Yuci, and Huo Ren. Each city has thousands to tens of thousands of Qin Army soldiers stationed there, making them easy to defend but difficult to attack. However, if we take action, it shouldn't be too hard."
Ye Yang nodded and pointed at a city on the sand table. "This city is adjacent to the Taiqiu Mountain range; it must be taken. What is its name?"
"Jiexiu, an ancient city. Next to it is Huo Ren, known for producing beautiful women from the Central Plains. Have you heard of it?" Wang Lie smiled subtly.
Ye Yang grinned. "I don't know what Huo Ren is; I only know about the werewolf Hog..."
Zhang Tianhe and the others looked confused, completely unaware of what he meant.
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Ye Yang placed his hand on the table and said softly, "Then it's settled. We will set out tonight and mobilize eighty thousand troops to capture Hog and other cities. Before dawn, we will reach Taiqiu Mountain and take Jiexiu in one swift move without giving Xiang Yu's army any chance to breathe!"
Wang Lie reminded him, "Sir, it's Huo Ren, not Hog..."
"Whatever..."
Ye Yang drew his Azure Soul Sword and shouted lowly. The crowd immediately dispersed to prepare. As for Yanmen County, only a few thousand troops remained stationed there. For now, Ye Yang did not need to worry about the State of Yan; King Yan was timid and preferred to remain a local lord. The envoy sent to participate in the Battle of Julu trembled under Zhang Han's military might. As a result, when Xiang Yu launched his blood-soaked battle against Zhang Han's forces, other lords could only watch from the sidelines and laugh at their own impotence.
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That night, the sound of hooves shook the ground as cavalry led the way while infantry followed behind, escorting siege equipment and supplies. However, these machines would likely have little opportunity for use; Ye Yang's army included many Starry Sky Warriors, and the Qin Army in Taiyuan County had long been terrified. Once they encountered Ye Yang's forces, it would be hard for them to muster the courage to fight back. Of course, there was still a possibility that some brave generals might attempt to block their path; in that case, they would have no choice but to force their way into the city.
As expected by Ye Yang, the army swept through and captured three cities in succession, including Huo Ren. Essentially, the Qin Army had lost their courage after Zhang Han's defeat and surrendered one city after another. Ye Yang naturally left only a small portion of his troops to garrison the cities while taking the rest of the Qin Army to continue fighting. By the time the main force arrived at Jiexiu, they already numbered a hundred thousand!
Late at night, after a long march, the army reached the outskirts of Jiexiu City.
The city was brightly lit, indicating that the defenders had received news of Ye Yang's approaching army. The drawbridge was raised high, and soldiers lined the walls, with archers rushing to the battlements, their quivers full of arrows. They were prepared for a tough battle before Ye Yang's forces arrived.
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Wang Lie held his Battle Blade and said solemnly, "I have heard of the lord of Jiexiu City; his name is Situ Ying. He was originally a Xiongnu bandit who led a hundred riders into Han Gu Pass and killed nearly a thousand civilians. He committed numerous atrocities. The local government sent people to encircle him but was continuously defeated by Situ Ying. Eventually, the local officials had no choice but to submit to him and granted him a Deputy General position. Later, Situ Ying gained further favor and became the city defender of Jiexiu. This man is extremely ruthless, possessing Starry Sky Level strength and skilled in using ice-based techniques. He once challenged over ten strong opponents and skinned them alive to make banners."
Ye Yang took a deep breath and said, "Oh, Situ Ying seems quite formidable. No one else should interfere; I'll take care of him myself. Since he enjoys skinning people, I won't leave any skin behind—I'll burn him to ashes!"
Wang Lie grinned and said, "My lord is wise! However, Situ Ying has summoned many Xiongnu warriors from beyond the borders who dominate Jiexiu City. If nothing unexpected happens, we must launch a strong assault; only by eliminating these Xiongnu soldiers can we truly occupy this city. Otherwise, they will be difficult to control."
Ye Yang nodded, "Alright, prepare for the siege; let me meet Situ Ying first!"
Zhang Tianhe lifted his Warhammer and chuckled, "Zi Yu, you are too impatient..."
Yun Xiaoxi laughed lightly, "Exactly!"
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Ye Yang landed on one foot and leaped into the air until he was level with the city wall, surrounded by Fire God Fragment True Qi. He exuded an imposing aura as if he were a war god descending from the heavens. He drew his Azure Soul Sword with a clang and pointed it at the city above, shouting, "Vulture! You worthless coward! Come out and fight me for three hundred rounds if you dare!"
Below the city, Yan Yao couldn't help but chuckle and teasingly said, "Brother, you are Starry Sky Fourth Level; how can you challenge someone at Starry Sky Level to fight for three hundred rounds? Aren't you being a bit too bold?"
Ye Yang: "......"
At that moment, a scarred man emerged from the city. He was not wearing a helmet, and his shiny bald head gleamed in the night. Holding a broad sword in his hand, he shouted angrily, "Are you Ye Yang?"
Ye Yang nodded, "So you are Vulture? Quite bald indeed..."
Situ Ying was furious, "I am not called Vulture, you little brat! You really want to die! Come on, taste my Ice Soul Blade Technique and see what Extreme Ice Purgatory feels like!"
Before he finished speaking, Situ Ying charged forward, his broad sword glowing with Starlight Power as it quickly gathered Frost Aura. In an instant, it transformed into an ice blade, slicing through the air with a chilling Edge aimed directly at Ye Yang.
"Bring it on!"
Ye Yang smirked, showing no reaction. He rapidly channeled True Qi, his aura surging continuously from Starry Sky Level to the second stage, then to the third stage, until it finally reached the strength of Starry Sky Fourth Level. Intense flames erupted around him; amidst the roaring fire, Situ Ying's ice blade attack was completely obliterated by Ye Yang's overwhelming aura!
"What? This kid..."
Situ Ying was taken aback. He raised his Battle Blade again, unleashing countless ice blades that stabbed down towards Ye Yang.
Ye Yang suddenly looked up and swiftly grabbed the edge of the broad sword with his hand. His left hand's fingers were like steel claws as he spun Fire God Fragment True Qi to tightly grip Situ Ying's Battle Blade. With a sudden burst of strength, there was a clang sound as Situ Ying's broad sword was snapped in two!
"Die!"
Ye Yang swung his iron fist, and the fiery vortex surrounding his fist changed from blood red to orange-red, channeling the power of Fate Fire. He unleashed a punch that struck Situ Ying's Starlit Armor with a loud bang, shattering the armor completely. Following that, Situ Ying's body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing against the city wall.
He raised his hand, trembling as he pointed at Ye Yang, and Si Tu Ying said angrily, "Damn you, I will kill you..."
He intended to stand up again, but once Si Tu Ying used True Qi, the Fate Fire energy that Ye Yang had forced into him surged violently. In the next moment, countless flames erupted from Si Tu Ying's mouth and nose. Before long, this once-dominant tyrant was reduced to ashes.
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Zhang Tianhe pointed his Warhammer at the city above and shouted, "Attack the city!"
On the ground, twenty thousand infantrymen advanced quickly with ladders and siege engines, each carrying a large shield. Above the city, archers shot arrows in a rain of fire; the iron arrows clanged against the shields or pierced through soldiers' bodies, spilling forth bright red blood.
Zhao Yun wielded the Dragon's Dagger as he swept to the edge of the city wall. With a horizontal sweep of his spear, a beam of light shot through, instantly knocking down more than ten archers. However, there were too many archers on the wall; under their concentrated fire, arrows pounded against Zhao Yun's Starlit Armor, forcing him to retreat.
On another front, Zhang Tianhe swung his Warhammer against the city gate while Zhang Fei stood on the city wall. The Zhangba Snake Spear pierced through, creating a large hole in the wall. Suddenly channeling Starlight Power, he raised his spear and actually tore away a section of the wall. Such formidable power from the Starry Sky Warriors left the soldiers on the wall in shock.
The battle raged both inside and outside the city. It was reported that most of the soldiers inside were Xiongnu troops, so Ye Yang showed no mercy and killed all of them while sparing the common people. The locals had suffered greatly at the hands of these Xiongnu soldiers—young girls were assaulted, homes were burned, and countless murders occurred. Ye Yang's campaign to eliminate the garrison at Jiexiu City was undoubtedly something for which the local populace would be grateful.
The fighting continued until dawn when the city fell.
Ye Yang commanded with a wave of his sword as the Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry surged into the city, slaughtering the remaining Xiongnu troops like cutting through vegetables. By the time the first light of dawn broke, Jiexiu City had been captured. Wang Lie arranged for soldiers to guard various locations in preparation for facing Xiang Yu's army from across Taiqiu Mountain.
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