txolops Chapter 211 The Attack on Xiqi, the Green-haired Lion Displays its Divine Power
Chapter 211 The Attack on Xiqi, the Green-haired Lion Displays its Divine Power
Jiang Ziya had long seen through Huang Feihu's eagerness to make a name for himself, but his mind remained clear.
He pondered to himself that even if he were allowed to lead 5,000 troops out of the city to meet the enemy, it was not an impossible situation.
He could secretly arrange for backup, and even if there was an ambush ahead, he could ensure Huang Feihu's safe retreat.
Moreover, Huang Feihu is a seasoned veteran, well-versed in military strategy, and far from being a reckless man; he would not easily fall into a trap.
At worst, the loss of some troops would be the worst outcome, but with backup, Huang Feihu himself should be safe.
This action not only fulfilled Huang Feihu's desire to achieve merit, but also made him even more grateful for Xiqi's benevolence and compassion, truly achieving two goals at once.
"Very well! Then I will trouble King Wucheng. I will await good news here and wish King Wucheng a triumphant return!"
Seeing that the Prime Minister had given the order, the generals suppressed their competitive spirit and bowed to Huang Feihu in unison, saying:
"May King Wu Cheng return victorious!"
Moments later, the gates of Xiqi City opened.
Huang Feihu, fully armored and wielding a golden-handled spear, rode a magnificent five-colored divine ox, leading the charge.
Behind them, three thousand elite infantrymen marched in perfect unison, and five hundred chariots rolled forward, raising clouds of dust as they charged straight toward Lu Xiong's army with overwhelming momentum.
With the aid of the lightness and speed spell cast by the Xiqi cultivators, the army moved at an extremely fast speed. In just a quarter of an hour, the vanguard scouts reported that they were only fifty miles away from Lu Xiong's camp.
On the Shang army's side, Deng Jiugong and the four Mo family generals were all veterans who had been through many battles. Almost at the same time, they noticed the tremors coming from the ground beneath their feet.
Everyone knew something was wrong and immediately rushed to the central command tent to find their commander, Lu Xiong.
"General, the enemy is attacking, and their numbers are considerable."
"Please, General, lead the central army to retreat immediately and take temporary shelter. This humble general and the four generals of the Mo family will cover the rear!"
However, Lu Xiong seemed not to hear, gazing at the billowing dust gradually sweeping across the distant horizon, his face showing no sign of alarm.
"General, if we don't leave now, it may be too late!"
Mo Liqing also rushed forward a few steps, his voice anxious.
"There is no need to retreat. How can a mere five thousand men possibly defeat my fifty thousand troops?"
"Pass down the order: all battalions, cease setting up camp, immediately form ranks, and hold your positions awaiting the enemy!"
As the bugle sounded, the soldiers, who were busy setting up camp, immediately dropped what they were doing and ran quickly at the command of their officers, forming tight defensive circles.
"Old General! Don't you know how fierce and brave the Xiqi army is? Why do you still choose this inferior strategy of head-on confrontation!"
Deng Jiugong was both anxious and angry, and couldn't help but raise his voice.
Seeing that Lu Xiong remained unmoved, he stomped his foot heavily, turned around, and ran towards his own troops.
He wanted to gather his three thousand elite troops, prepared for a desperate fight, and at least protect Lu Xiong.
The four demon generals then unleashed their magical weapons and flew to the front of the army formation.
As cultivators, their plan was that if any cultivators from Xiqi came along, the four of them would hold them off.
If it were just an ordinary army, the four of them, with their own strength and the extraordinary treasures they possessed, were confident that they could stop the advance of these five thousand people.
However, their seemingly comprehensive plan was met with a harsh reality.
Before Huang Feihu's army could rush to within sight, four beams of light of different colors suddenly broke through the sky from the direction of Xiqi City.
Their objective was clear: to take down the four Demon Generals at the front lines.
The Mo brothers dared not be negligent, and shouted in unison as they leaped forward to meet them.
In an instant, the sky was filled with dazzling light, the wind and fire roared, and the sounds of metal clashing were incessant.
Although the four cultivators from Xiqi varied in their cultivation levels, one of the demon immortals, resembling a golden-haired ape, was truly valiant. Wielding an iron rod, he managed to hold off both Mo Lihong and Mo Lihai.
The remaining Xiao Sheng, Cao Bao, and the others joined forces to entangle Mo Liqing and Mo Lishou.
The eight cultivators were locked in a fierce battle in the air, and none of them could break free for the time being.
The battle situation below changed instantly. Without the deterrent effect of the cultivators' presence, Huang Feihu's 5,000 elite troops had nothing left to fear.
The shouts and roars of five thousand people had the terrifying momentum of ten thousand people rushing forward.
The private soldiers in Lu Xiong's army, drawn from the mansions of various powerful and wealthy families, had never seen such a spectacle before.
Seeing the enemy troops surging in, their murderous aura overwhelming, some people turned ashen-faced, their hands trembling, barely able to hold their weapons.
In contrast, the veterans transferred from various passes and border towns, though weary from their long journey,
At this moment, however, his eyes were as sharp as a wolf's, his grip on his weapon was tight, and there was no sign of panic, only a burning fighting spirit.
This is the difference between a rabble and a truly formidable army.
Huang Feihu had excellent eyesight and spotted the veteran general under the Shang army's banner in the midst of the chaos.
"All troops, listen to my command! The white-haired old general at the front is none other than Lu Xiong, the commander-in-chief of the Shang army! Whoever takes Lu Xiong's head will be rewarded with a thousand gold pieces and a fiefdom!"
With generous rewards, morale soared.
"Old General! What are you still doing here! Get out of here!"
Deng Jiugong had already deployed his three thousand elite troops around Lu Xiong, forming a thick protective circle. He rushed to Lu Xiong's side, almost reaching out to pull him up.
Only then did Lu Xiongfang turn his gaze away from the battlefield and slowly focus it on Deng Jiugong's face.
"General Deng, believe it or not, this seemingly invincible Xiqi army will be routed in the blink of an eye."
Upon hearing this, Deng Jiugong was taken aback at first. Seeing that Lu Xiong had finally spoken, he felt somewhat relieved, but then, after pondering the meaning behind Lu Xiong's words, he couldn't help but feel suspicious again.
He knew that General Lu Xiong was no ordinary man; he had fought in the north and south his entire life, winning more battles than he lost, and was a steady and experienced strategist in his military tactics.
Without considerable certainty, one would never utter such confident words at this critical juncture of life and death.
"Did the old general set up an ambush along the way?"
Before Lu Xiong could respond, Huang Feihu's five thousand troops had already advanced to within a mile.
Just then, a giant lion with a green mane, standing thirty meters tall, suddenly appeared in front of the Xiqi army.
Huang Feihu's heart sank, and he immediately shouted, "All troops, disperse and continue advancing!"
Retreating at this point would inevitably lead to Lu Xiong's pursuit and heavy casualties. Even with the giant lion blocking the way, the only option is to move forward.
However, just as the army dispersed, the giant lion opened its blood-red maw and suddenly inhaled.
Five thousand Xiqi soldiers were swallowed whole in an instant.
"Lei Zhenzi, hurry and save King Wucheng!" Although Jiang Ziya's cultivation was shallow, he sensed that Huang Feihu was in danger and immediately gave the order.
Seeing his father in danger, Huang Tianhua, who had already come down the mountain, also rushed up, but his speed was far inferior to Lei Zhenzi's.
In the blink of an eye, Lei Zhenzi had already flown to Huang Feihu's side.
Just as they were about to pull him away, the lion's tail swept across, sending him flying.
Although Huang Feihu retreated with all his might, the five-colored divine ox he was riding was pinned to the spot and could not move.
The blue-maned lion played with its prey, neither in a hurry nor impatient.
"You monster! Release my father!"
"Tianhua, run! You're no match for it!"
Huang Tianhua had already arrived from mid-air, but instead of helping anyone, he went straight for the giant lion.
But the lion didn't even look, its long tail piercing through Huang Tianhua's chest in an instant.
Blood gushed from Huang Tianhua's mouth, and after struggling for only three breaths, he died.
"Heavenly Transformation!"