Wuling Mountains.
Liao Hua led the army at a rapid pace, crossing range after range of mountains.
"General!"
A blurry figure weaved through the jungle at high speed, arriving before Liao Hua and saluting respectfully.
"What is the situation near the great river south of here?"
Liao Hua asked. The land between the north and the great river was surrounded by layers of mountains, and the army's progress was greatly hindered by marching through them.
If the Tian Huo army arrived early, it would undoubtedly lead to a missed opportunity.
"General, the Tian Huo army is organizing to cross the great river. Judging by their numbers, it's about ten thousand. They should arrive in about three hours."
The scout reported.
Liao Hua scanned his surroundings, a cold glint appearing in his eyes. He commanded in a low voice, "All generals, listen to my orders. Each of the left and right flanks will set an ambush of four thousand men. The central path will be left open. The remaining two thousand archers will advance with me to harass them!" Su Dan Fiction Network
"Your subordinate obeys!"
The subordinate generals bowed and accepted the orders, immediately leading their soldiers. Eight thousand men surrounded the area tightly.
Half an hour later, Liao Hua led two thousand archers to ambush the opposite bank of the great river.
The pitch-black night completely enveloped this land. It was a vast expanse of darkness, with only thousands of torches flickering in the distance with the wind.
Clang!
The Tian Huo warships dropped anchor!
Thud thud~~
The ten thousand-strong army began to land one after another.
Liao Hua observed the movements of the Tian Huo army by the distant torches. Suddenly, a sharp light shot from Liao Hua's cold eyes, and he waved his hand gently.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh~~
Immediately, the two thousand archers drew their bows and nocked their arrows, their eyes fixed on the Tian Huo army flashing among the distant torches.
"Shoot!"
Swoosh swoosh~
A dense rain of arrows covered the sky!
Bang!
The sharp arrows instantly pierced the throats of the Tian Huo soldiers.
Shriiiik!
Blood splattered.
Swoosh swoosh swoosh~
Arrows flew like shooting stars.
Each arrow was deadly!
Screams erupted one after another, and bodies fell to the ground in succession!
"Retreat!"
Liao Hua waved his hand gently, and the two thousand archers quickly disappeared into the darkness. After a successful strike, they decisively withdrew, luring the enemy deeper!
"Defend, defend!"
The Tian Huo army raised their shields, blocking the arrow attack.
Not long after.
The protector elder, commander of the Tian Huo army, picked up an arrow from a warship. "This northern general has great courage, to cross the Wuling Mountains for an ambush."
"Elder, shall we pursue?"
A Tian Huo disciple asked with his head bowed.
"Pursue! The entire army advances, and crush these rats!"
The protector elder's face contorted with ferocity. A sneer played on his lips as he fiercely broke the arrow in his hand. He had always been the one to ambush others; he had never been ambushed before.
This insult could not be tolerated.
The Tian Huo army advanced, step by step walking into the trap Liao Hua had prepared.
A quarter of an hour later, the Tian Huo army gradually entered the ambush circle prepared by Liao Hua.
Liao Hua looked coldly at the Tian Huo army entering the trap and waved his hand gently.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh~~
A wave of arrows shot up into the sky, killing from all directions.
Liao Hua raised his three-pointed halberd and roared, "Kill!"
"Kill!"
The eight thousand soldiers ambushing from both sides charged out. The powerful pincer movement instantly broke through the Tian Huo army's defenses.
"Bold!"
The protector elder roared, and two streams of fire erupted from his mouth, shooting towards the soldiers.
"Presumptuous!"
Boom boom!
Liao Hua leaped into the sky, the dark red blade energy instantly covering his three-pointed halberd. With one step, he directly severed the fire dragons in half.
"Seeking death!"
The protector elder's eyes blazed with fire. He roared and pushed out a palm, a wave of fire sweeping across the sky and engulfing Liao Hua before him.
"Hmph!"
A furious roar, and waves of energy churned, shaking off a third of the power of the incoming fire.
Liao Hua roared at the sky, his eyes flashing with murderous intent. The three-pointed halberd in his hand vibrated wildly, distorting the very space around it.
Clang!
The three-pointed halberd slashed horizontally, the earth splitting open with a resounding explosion.
Ch!
A single strike, and the surging fire was torn apart, rushing towards the two peaks.
Boom!
The heavens and earth suddenly brightened. The surrounding mountain terrain was engulfed by the scorching flames. Trees and forests were ablaze, and smoke curled into the air.
The shattering flames were like a volcanic eruption, like meteors striking. Both sides were horrified and hurriedly ceased their attacks, dodging quickly.
Invaded by these fragmented flames, it was unlikely that even bones would remain, let alone lives.
Liao Hua was forced back dozens of steps by the fierce heat, carving out deep gouges in the ground.
Clang!
The three-pointed halberd hummed, its blade energy sharp. A smile appeared on Liao Hua's lips.
His eyes burned with intense fighting spirit. Looking at the Tian Huo protector elder, who was repelled and whose clothes were tattered, Liao Hua licked a trace of blood from his lips.
The protector elder of Tian Huo Dao was shocked. He had never encountered such a powerful general of a city. He looked at the torn tiger's mouth on his right palm.
A cultivator at the fifth level of Xiantian was truly rare in this remote city.
"Who are you? Why do you not join my Tian Huo Dao? If you join Tian Huo Dao, your status will be no less than mine!"
The protector elder said softly. Such a person, if won over, would undoubtedly enhance the strength of Tian Huo Dao.
"My Tian Huo Dao, dominating the lands of Yong and Liang, is the most sensible choice to join now!"
"Hahaha! You overestimate yourself and Tian Huo Dao. In my eyes, you are only slightly stronger than the bandits of Xiliang!"
Liao Hua shouted coldly, "I am Liao Hua of Shu Commandery! Offer your heads to me!"
Liao Hua roared and charged forward. The three-pointed halberd in his hand radiated a chilling blade energy that stirred the starlight in the sky.
Streaks of sharp blade energy were like a piercing cold sky, a world-shattering blow that shook the heavens and annihilated the earth!
Slash!
The three-pointed halberd roared in the cold air. A chilling beam of light swept across the sky. The blade energy traversed, the earth froze, and all life withered!
The protector elder of Tian Huo Dao snorted, "You refuse to accept a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit."
Fire formed in his hands, and surging giant flames instantly dyed half the sky red. Flames billowed, and waves of heat rolled!
"Slash!"
Liao Hua took a step forward, and the ground sank.
On one side, sharp frost froze ten thousand miles; on the other, waves of fire surged, and heatwaves towered!
Rumble!
The two forces collided fiercely, churning up the starry river!
Blade light froze, turning a thousand miles into deathly silence. Fire waves swept, reducing all things to ashes!
From the mountaintop, the two fought all the way down to the river below. Along the way, the earth sank, and the jungle turned to ash!
Crack!
An arm was shattered!
The protector elder of Tian Huo Dao's face turned pale. His severed arm was instantly pulverized, and the wound's blood froze into slag!
His remaining arm was also covered in scars, his body numb, his legs weak. He looked at Liao Hua with unconcealed unwillingness.
If he lingered any longer, he would surely bleed to death in Wuling!
Bang!
A wave of fire exploded, and he fled at a furious pace. The dust kicked up momentarily obscured Liao Hua's vision.
"Run! Do you think you can escape?"
Shua!
The three-pointed halberd rose with the wind. Blade light flashed, and a streak of starlight swept across the mountains and rivers, making heaven and earth seem to tilt!
Ch!
A three-pointed halberd instantly cut across the Tian Huo Dao protector elder's left shoulder, embedding itself diagonally!
"No!"
His eyes looked at his lower body still standing in the mud, his eyes filled with terror, and then his eyes lost their luster.
"Kill!"