366: Chapter 365: Battle Cry Before the Formation 366: Chapter 365: Battle Cry Before the Formation Atop the city walls, the First Princess was standing in the center, dressed in her lifetime military attire, her heroic figure surpassing that of men.
To the left of the First Princess, princes and kings led by Chu Jiangliu and others, stood in their imposing armor, looking intimidatingly towards the invading armies of Dayue Kingdom outside the city walls.
To the left of the First Princess, Elders from the Four Major Sects, led by Ji Bei, Ji Bai, and Murong Qi, stood with solemn expressions, their eyes filled with a hint of deep-seated killing intent.
Next to those Elders, stood the outstanding talents from various powerful factions of the Shenwu Kingdom, among them were famed individuals such as Fire Spirit, Wu Jian, and Ye Mobei.
This group of people, standing in a single line on the city wall, embodied the pinnacle of power of the entire Shenwu Kingdom.
At this moment.
Lin Bai and Lijian Xing slowly walked up the city wall.
Lin Bai cast a distant glance at Bai Xiaoxiao and seeing her unharmed, he couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Subsequently, Lin Bai looked down at the battlefield beneath the city wall.
On the battlefield, two men fought persistently, their attacks vicious, each keen on killing the other.
Opposite the battlefield, among the neatly arranged armies, a young man in his late twenties, handsome and sporting a stubble, sat on a majestic Dragon Throne.
At this moment, he was watching the battlefield with a smile, holding a glass of wine in one hand, while a few young maids peeled grapes and fed him.
This man was the Second Prince of the Dayue Kingdom, Tuoba Feng, who was also an exceptional talent of the Dayue Kingdom.
On this Dragon Throne, there was also an old man and a young man.
The old man, dressed in a white robe, hair white as snow, looked on with an easy smile, his face tranquil.
The old man’s name was Tang Tianhao, one of the deputy leaders of the Sacred Moon Sect of Dayue Kingdom, a distinguished figure even among those of equal martial arts cultivation.
The younger man was in his early twenties, his eyebrows resembling a sword, lips red, teeth white; a charming and devilish coldness lingered on his lips when he slightly smiled.
This man’s name was Zhao Liu, ranked in the top ten among the one thousand core martial artists of the Sacred Moon Sect.
His cultivation was exceedingly horrifying, his fame in the Dayue Kingdom almost rivaling that of Tuoba Feng.
Tuoba Feng, Tang Tianhao, Zhao Liu, were the key figures presiding over this battle.
Tuoba Feng squinted slightly, looked at the battlefield from a distance, and casually commented, “Your Sacred Moon Sect disciple is quite good, his swordmastership is exceptional, I believe he will triumph within the next ten rounds against this Spirit Sword Sect disciple.”
Tang Tianhao chuckled, “Hehehe, Sun Jie, is the core disciple of the Sacred Moon Sect, his cultivation is at the Heaven Martial Realm Seventh Layer, he’s a master among equals, there is no chance that the puny disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect will best him.”
Tuoba Feng lightly laughed, “Looks like we’ll have an easy victory today.
This will be the eighth day, and the morale within the armies of Jia Yueguan should be nearly depleted.”
Tang Tianhao smiled, “Almost.
The inside information from Jia Yueguan reports that these seven straight days of defeat have shattered the Shenwu Kingdom’s military spirit, and the number of deserters has already approached a hundred thousand.”
Tuoba Feng laughed, “That is the outcome I wanted.
The best strategy is to subdue an enemy without fighting.
But it’s a pity that so many talents have come from the Shenwu Kingdom and none were strong enough to challenge brother Zhao Liu.”
“I was really hoping to see the sword skills of brother Zhao Liu.”
Tuoba Feng turned to Zhao Liu next to him as he said this.
Zhao Liu laughed, “Your Highness, in the entire Shenwu Kingdom, only two people could match me, one being Duan Canghai from the Canghai Yuntai Palace, and the other being Wu Jian.
Others are not worth the challenge.”
Tuoba Feng laughed, “I seem to remember that Wu Jian has already arrived at Jia Yueguan, it appears you’ll have the opportunity to face him very soon.”
Zhao Liu laughed, “Your Highness, please rest assured, if I were to face Wu Jian, I would surely bring his head back to you.”
“Good.”
Tuoba Feng laughed triumphantly, “When this campaign concludes and we return, I will remember everyone’s contributions.
When I ascend to the throne, I’ll never forget the crucial assistance of the Sacred Moon Sect.”
Zhao Liu and Tang Tianhao both laughed joyfully in response.
On the battlefield.
Among the two dueling, the disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect gradually started falling behind.
Three techniques later.
The Spirit Sword Sect disciple was directly slain by Sun Jie of the Sacred Moon Sect.
“Long live!
Long live!
Long live!”
“Sacred Moon!
Sacred Moon!
Sacred Moon!”
As Sun Jie killed the disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect, thunderous cheers resounded from the Dayue Kingdom’s army.
A call from one, echoed by thousands.
The waves of sound stirred up sand on the battlefield, seeming to carry an invincible force, hammering on the city walls of Jia Yueguan.
“Alas, we lost again.”
We lost again, is the Shenwu Kingdom destined to fall?”
“Doesn’t the Shenwu Kingdom boast a single genius capable of defeating Sun Jie?”
“Alas…”
“Alas!”
Just following their defeat, many soldiers around Lin Bai spoke with worry etched on their faces.
Their demeanor was profoundly disheartened as if they had lost all hope in life.
Lijian Xing quietly said, “If this continues, the morale of Shenwu Kingdom’s army will quickly dwindle.
When the Dayue Kingdom launches an attack, our soldiers will not have the strength to resist.”
Lin Bai nodded gravely, “The Shenwu Kingdom desperately needs a major victory to boost morale.”
Princess Chang frowned, watching yet another Spirit Sword Sect disciple fall.
With his blood splattering on the ground, her eyes welled with compassion.
Chu Jiangliu whispered, “Commander, we cannot go on like this.
If we continue to challenge like this, our army morale is bound to disperse.
I volunteer to lead the troops into battle, ready to fight at any cost.”
“We are all willing to follow Prince Chu into battle, to risk our lives, and guard our Shenwu Kingdom.
May our rivers and mountains remain forever solid.”
One by one, the sons of the princes and kings kneeled down, seeking a request from Bai Xiaoxiao.
Bai Xiaoxiao calmly replied, “Prince Chu, this is not the time for risking lives.
We don’t have enough soldiers now.
Thus, leaving the city would be akin to courting death.”
Ji Bei deeply nodded, “Princess Chang is right.
Now is not the time for desperate actions.
The time for a do-or-die struggle has not yet come.
However, we do desperately need a victory right now to boost morale.”
Princess Chang’s tone was cool, “But who among our geniuses can truly stand against an army?”
Ji Bei glanced towards Huo Ling and Wu Jian.
Princess Chang also followed Ji Bei’s gaze.
“Well, then…” Princess Chang naturally understood, only if Huo Ling or Wu Jian made a move could they secure a significant victory to boost morale.
Consequently, Princess Chang approached Wu Jian and Huo Ling.
Wu Jian looked nonchalantly at the pampered Princess Chang as she approached, a wicked grin on his face.
Similarly, Huo Ling wore a frivolous look on his face as Princess Chang approached.
It was evident from the first glance that both men held ill intentions, and Bai Xiaoxiao was acutely aware of this.
If it wasn’t for the dire straits they were in, Princess Chang wouldn’t have stooped to seeking favours from these two.
Princess Chang approached and addressed the pair, “Gentlemen, our city is under imminent threat.
We have been defeated for seven consecutive days.
If we suffer another loss today, it will make eight.”
“Moreover, our army’s morale is certain to disintegrate.
I beg you both to lend us your strength for a significant victory to restore morale.
Only then can we hold out until reinforcements arrive.”
Princess Chang spoke almost in a pleading tone.
Seeing this proud princess speaking to them in such a way, both Wu Jian and Huo Ling were thrilled.
Even more so, Princess Chang’s famed beauty in the Shenwu Kingdom, her figure, her curves, her legs, were stunningly irresistible.
Huo Ling chuckled frivolously, “Since Princess Chang has asked so sincerely, brother Wu Jian, what do you think?”
Wu Jian smiled slightly, “Princess Chang, we can help, but I have a condition.”
Princess Chang looked at Wu Jian curiously, “What’s your condition?
If I can fulfill it on behalf of the Shenwu Kingdom, I’ll do my best to comply.”
Wu Jian grinned, “The condition is simple, and Princess Chang can grant it herself.”
“That is…
if Princess Chang could spend one night with us, we’ll take immediate action!”
Huo Ling laughed smugly, “Exactly.
That’s what I was thinking too.
What do you say, Princess Chang?”