Qin Zhengtu had never expected any reinforcements.
When he heard that reinforcements were arriving, he was overjoyed, but upon learning of their number, it was like being doused with a bucket of cold water.
Two reinforcements?
What a joke; it would be better to have none at all.
Subsequently, Qin Zhengtu met the two individuals and was even more disappointed.
They were a young man and a young woman.
The woman was decent enough, possessing the cultivation of the Spiritual Venerable realm, but that pretty boy was clearly just an ordinary person. Coming here, he wouldn't be of any help; instead, he would be a burden.
"Miss Tianxiang, you are a descendant of the Hua family. The Hua family were all loyal martyrs. Now that you are the only bloodline left, you cannot be buried here."
After a conversation, Qin Zhengtu learned of Hua Tianxiang's identity and background and immediately urged her to leave.
There was no chance of survival in Cangmang City; it was a certain death. Hua Tianxiang still had a bright future ahead of her and should not lose her life in vain here.
"City Lord, we Hua family members never desert our posts!"
Hua Tianxiang shook her head, her face resolute.
She had come with the determination to die and had never thought of returning alive.
Seeing that his persuasion was ineffective, Qin Zhengtu sighed and then turned his gaze to Ji Mo, asking, "And who are you?"
Ji Mo took out a golden token, revealing his identity.
"So, you are an Imperial Envoy."
Qin Zhengtu sized up Ji Mo, shook his head, and sighed, "Ying Tianbao favors his cronies and actually appointed someone like you as an Imperial Envoy to the front lines. This action is detrimental to the nation!"
Criticizing the Crown Prince was a great offense, but Qin Zhengtu had already disregarded his life and death, so he had no reservations.
Qin Zhengtu deeply despised Ji Mo. This pretty boy must have obtained his Imperial Envoy status by flattery, which he found utterly disgraceful.
He said directly, "Imperial Envoy, for the sake of your life, you should leave quickly. This is not a place for you."
Just as Ji Mo was about to speak, he heard violent commotion from outside the city.
Bugles and drums sounded, and the thunder of hooves echoed from afar.
Dust billowed from the north, and the cavalry of the Yan Zhao Dynasty had already reached the city gates.
Everyone hurried to the city gates.
Qin Zhengtu ascended the city wall and looked at the dense cavalry in the distance, his heart sinking to the bottom.
The enemy had at least thirty thousand men, while they had only a hundred old, weak, and sick. The disparity in strength was so great that there was no hope in sight.
Ji Mo gazed at the dark mass of cavalry in the distance, frowned, and after some thought, said, "Open the city gates."
"Open the city gates?"
Qin Zhengtu's gaze was like a knife as he looked coldly at Ji Mo, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword.
"Are you crazy? Do you intend to defect?"
Hua Tianxiang shouted angrily.
"In this situation, does it make a difference whether the gates are open or not? What's the harm in opening them? Perhaps it can bluff the enemy."
Ji Mo said calmly, wanting to see if the Empty Fort Strategy would work.
Qin Zhengtu frowned, but ultimately did not object. He ordered the city gates to be opened, choosing a path of desperation.
"What is Qin Zhengtu trying to do?"
Lan Ling, who was following the Yan Zhao army, was filled with doubt upon witnessing this.
She had always been cautious and immediately suspected a trick.
She knew Qin Zhengtu's character well; he was not someone who would surrender.
She gazed into the distance at Cangmang City, her eyes suddenly narrowing.
"Ji Mo!"
Lan Ling saw Ji Mo within the city, and her heart skipped a beat.
She appeared thoughtful. Since Ji Mo was here, would Black Rose also be present?
With Black Rose's strength, it would be easy to assassinate an enemy general in the midst of an army. If she came to assassinate her, it would be troublesome.
"Halt the attack and maintain vigilance."
For her own safety, Lan Ling was unwilling to take risks.
Before she could ascertain Black Rose's whereabouts, she dared not act rashly.
"The Yan Zhao army has really stopped."
Hua Tianxiang exclaimed, surprised that Ji Mo's tactic had actually worked. With the city gates wide open, the enemy was hesitant to attack.
"Such petty tricks can only fool them for a while. Once they figure out our true strength, it will be our death."
Qin Zhengtu saw things very clearly. Such stratagems could not be hidden for long.
The fall of Cangmang City was only a matter of time.
"A new vista opens up. Perhaps there's a turn for the better. Our reinforcements will arrive soon."
Ji Mo looked at Hua Tianxiang beside him, appearing very calm.
He had some confidence in his five arts of metaphysics. Hua Tianxiang's complexion was bright, and her eyebrows were upturned, indicating that she would soon receive help from a noble person and be in great luck.
Since Hua Tianxiang was in great luck, she would naturally turn misfortune into fortune, and he naturally had nothing to worry about.
Qin Zhengtu, however, was filled with despair. He said coldly, "The Yan Zhao, Tian Lin, and Xi Liang empires are launching a full-scale invasion. The country lacks sufficient troops, and it is impossible to dispatch anyone for reinforcement. There will be no reinforcements, no miracles. The final outcome will inevitably be the fall of the city and the death of its people."
...
A strong wind swept across the sky, and darkness enveloped the earth.
In the sky, a bright moon slowly rose.
Ji Mo stood on the city wall, the moonlight like water, spilling onto him.
He stared at the Yan Zhao cavalry in the distance, waiting for a variable to appear, idly playing with the ring on his left little finger.
As he continuously rotated it, the dim and unadorned Moon God Ring began to emit a faint glow, which grew brighter and brighter.
In a secluded mountain valley, over a thousand Silver Moon Howling Wolves of various sizes were absorbing the essence of the sun and moon to cultivate.
Suddenly, their souls trembled.
They clearly sensed the aura of the Moon God.
"Moon God! It's the Moon God's aura, and it's very close to us."
Yao Weiwei was overjoyed. Her body transformed into a ball of white light and she rushed in the direction from which the Moon God's aura emanated.
Over a thousand Silver Moon Howling Wolves howled at the sky and excitedly followed behind.
Yao Weiwei arrived at Cangmang City and saw Ji Mo, enveloped in an endless moon glow, from afar. She also sensed the presence of the Moon God Ring.
Seeing the resplendent Moon God Ring, that sacred radiance brought tears to her eyes.
"The moonlight dancing on your fingertips is my eternal faith."
Yao Weiwei knelt down in Ji Mo's direction.
Behind her, the Silver Moon Howling Wolves also prostrated themselves, submitting to the man who was the spokesperson for the Moon God, the master to whom the Silver Moon Howling Wolf tribe pledged allegiance.
"Ji Mo, tonight is your death day."
Lan Ling finally received confirmation that Black Rose had returned to the Asura Hall and was not by Ji Mo's side at all. Her taut heart relaxed.
Since that was the case, there was nothing to hesitate about. They would directly flatten Cangmang City and dismember Ji Mo.
"Flatten Cangmang City!"
Lan Ling gave the order, commanding the army to attack.
Once Cangmang City was captured, the Great Qin Dynasty would be completely exposed to the iron hooves of the Yan Zhao army.
Then, capturing Wangjing and destroying Great Qin would only be a matter of time.
Ten thousand horses galloped, and the shouts of killing filled the sky!
The iron cavalry of Yan Zhao charged towards Cangmang City.
Lan Ling revealed a cruel smile. Tonight Ji Mo would die, and soon the entire Great Qin would fall into her hands.
"Roar..."
Just then, deafening wolf howls suddenly erupted. In the darkness, colossal figures as white as snow appeared.
"For the glory of the Moon God, kill!"