boyutpedia Chapter 43: A Siege from Four Sides, Full Power Unleashed
Chapter 43: A Siege from Four Sides, Full Power Unleashed
Chapter 43 Surrounded on All Sides, Full Power Unleashed
"So now, does His Highness still think I'm out of touch with reality?"
"I've learned a lot, thank you."
Zhu Zhuyun's face turned red as she held back her anger. "Even if you are right, so what? The current situation is that the City of Slaughter is about to perish. No one will understand your ideals, and you yourself will turn into a handful of dust."
"I won't lose; you're destined to lose," Huanming said calmly.
Xue Qinghe frowned: "I'm very curious, where does your confidence come from? That's an army of 100,000. So what if you have 3,000 archers?"
"Kuiba will not lose."
Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe nodded, choosing to remain silent.
Through today's conversation, she has gained a more accurate definition of the Kuiba.
Kuiba is the savior of ordinary people; he is completely different from Soul Masters.
If it weren't for their differing stances, she would definitely have made this friend.
However, such a person is worthy of respect even as an opponent.
At this moment, a guard rushed up.
"Miss Yunsha, the entire reconnaissance team of the Min clan has been shot down. Do you have any further instructions?"
Yun Sha nodded: "Keep an eye on the sky. If you encounter any more reconnaissance teams, shoot them down."
"Yes, ma'am."
Zhu Zhuyun sneered, "Hmph, such petty tricks are nothing special. When the entire army of 100,000 arrives, I'll see how you handle it."
"No need to trouble yourself." Huanxiang thought for a moment and said, "Sister Yunsha, divide the five hundred archers into three teams, each guarding the left, right, and front positions."
"Okay." Yun Sha immediately went to do it.
Xue Qinghe asked, "Lord Kuiba, how did you determine that the Soul Master Alliance would attack from three directions instead of uniting as one and launching a full-scale frontal attack? Wouldn't their chances of victory be greater that way?"
Huanming said, "The soul masters in the Soul Master Alliance each have their own strengths. Some are not suitable for strong attacks, and some are not suitable for surprise attacks. If they are made to attack together, the formation will be very chaotic and the effect will be very poor."
"Letting different Soul Masters give full play to their strengths is the right way, and it also minimizes the losses."
"Your strategic brilliance is truly remarkable, Lord Kuiba. If we weren't enemies, I would very much like to become your friend," Xue Qinghe remarked.
These words are enough to show that Kuiba also has considerable expertise in military affairs.
This person is like a monster, how can he know everything?
Encountering such an opponent is both a tragedy and a stroke of luck.
"If you haven't oppressed ordinary people, then we're already friends," Huanming said with a smile.
"But I am a Soul Master, and also a member of the Heaven Dou royal family, the nobles you hate."
"Not every nobleman is wicked, nor is every Soul Master a bully. I can distinguish between these two things."
Xue Qinghe's eyes lit up. What a Kuiba who can distinguish right from wrong!
People who only kill those who deserve to die and who clearly distinguish between gratitude and resentment are extremely rare.
With such a leader, if they can weather this storm, perhaps the City of Slaughter will truly rise to power.
"His Highness the Crown Prince is a good person. As far as I know, he has never oppressed commoners, nor has he ever abused his power," Huanming said with a smile.
Xue Qinghe smiled slightly, "Just as you said, the meaning of the crown is protection. Why would I bully a group of people who support me?"
Whether it's to maintain a good image as the crown prince or to seize power.
In short, Xue Qinghe did not bully ordinary people or commit any evil deeds.
On a personal level, she was not the target of the Kuiba's attack, and Huanming certainly did not dislike her.
"If only you weren't the crown prince, perhaps..."
"Hey, hey, hey, why are you two getting along so well?" Zhu Zhuyun interrupted their conversation unhappily.
Huanming smiled and said, "Miss Zhu is quite good too. She didn't bully ordinary people, nor did she abuse her power for personal gain. Can you tell me why?"
"Hmph, that's something I wouldn't stoop to," Zhu Zhuyun said haughtily.
The women of the Zhu family are all very proud and would never stoop to doing such a thing.
Moreover, for them, marriage alliances are the most important thing; they don't care about those other things.
"What a pity. If all the nobles and soul masters in the world were like you, why would I need to rebel against the world?" Huanming said with some regret.
That's the truth. People like them are indeed too few, so few that they can be ignored.
*
Within the Soul Master Alliance, Yu Luomian's face was frighteningly dark.
"Reporting back to the Alliance Leader, Davis's troops suffered heavy losses after being subjected to heavy fire on the right flank of Killing City."
"Reporting to the Alliance Leader, Xue Xing's troops also encountered fierce resistance on the left flank, with over 70% of their soldiers killed!"
"Alliance Leader, Yang Wudi has sent word that the enemy's frontal firepower is too intense. Hundreds of men have been shot down within a hundred meters. We can't break through."
"The Min clan has sent word that the enemy's firepower is estimated to be no less than 100,000 troops!"
Enraged, Yu Luomian cursed, "Where did these 100,000 troops come from?! Where did these 100,000 troops come from?!"
But if the enemy hadn't had an army of 100,000, how could our side have suffered such heavy losses?
Hundreds of people died in a single encounter; how many archers must have been involved!
"My Lord, from what I've observed, the enemy seems to have a new weapon. It's similar to a bow and arrow, but its range and power are far superior."
At this moment, Bai He, the patriarch of the Min clan, descended from the sky with a solemn expression.
"What? There's actually such a thing?"
Bai He said, "Let's withdraw everyone and avoid unnecessary sacrifices."
"No retreat! How can my 100,000-strong army be defeated in the very first battle?" Yu Luomian was furious; he felt deeply humiliated.
"But if we don't retreat, what about the enemy's archers..."
"Alright then, if they send out archers, I'll send out archers too." Yu Luomian gave the order directly, his face grim.
"If it shoots at my army, I'll riddle the entire city of slaughter with bullets! Order the archers to engage!"
"Yes, sir!"
*
On the walls of the city of slaughter, one could hear the deafening roar of people and see smoke billowing everywhere.
The great battle began, with both sides unleashing their full firepower and engaging in a desperate struggle.
"Kill them!"
"Kill! Destroy the City of Slaughter!"
"Hold on, brothers! With Kuiba here, we won't lose!"
"Let these damned nobles see that we commoners are not to be trifled with!"
The sounds of battle echoed through the sky, making it impossible to distinguish friend from foe.
Huanming hadn't expected the other party to be so aggressive, wanting to turn their very first encounter into a decisive battle.
However, the Killing City is on high ground, and arrows rain down from the sky, while many of the enemy's arrows fail to reach it, so the advantage still lies with us.
This behavior constitutes a one-sided massacre.
Xue Qinghe analyzed, "This is simply blind command, sending so many people to their deaths."
"The Soul Master Alliance's arrows have too short a range; it's not worth the risk," Zhu Zhuyun said.
Huanming said calmly, "Everyone thinks the City of Slaughter is easy to bully, but pride comes before a fall."
Xue Qinghe asked, "I'm curious, if they attack from the sky, how will you defend against it?"
Don't forget, the Min clan can fly. Let the Min clan's soul masters attack from the sky with bows and arrows.
Such an attack would be almost devastating for the Killing City.
Just then, Yun Sha hurriedly came up.
"This is bad! The enemy has finally figured it out! They've actually sent Soul Masters from the Min Clan to attack from the sky with bows and arrows!" Yun Sha asked worriedly.
"We are now surrounded on all sides, what should we do?"
(End of this chapter)