Chapter 321: The City Wall is Breached, a Million Strong Army Enters Phoenix Fortress!
In the end, General Gongsun chose to believe in Wuxi Duke and handed over all of his and General Dayue’s money and valuable items to Wuxi Duke.
Wuxi Duke disappeared with these items, returning an hour later with joy: “We rested during the day, ate and drank our fill, and tonight, we shall take action! This time, we will definitely break through Phoenix Fortress and advance into the Central Plains!”
“Very well!” General Gongsun exclaimed repeatedly.
Meanwhile, Lin Beifan went to find General Zhu with a sly smile, whispering, “General Zhu, the time has come! As long as we do this… and then this… and finally this, we can ensure that the armies of Wuxi and Dayue will have no way back!”
General Zhu, after listening, was both delighted and worried, “Is this… too risky?”
Lin Beifan shook his head, “It’s indeed risky, but the rewards will be substantial once successful, a one-time effort. Just follow my instructions, and to be safe, we shouldn’t let too many people know about this.”
Still hesitant, General Zhu only agreed reluctantly after Lin Beifan produced the Shangfang Sword and the military token.
Afterward, Lin Beifan contacted Princess Ziyue and straightforwardly asked, “Your Highness, would you like to obtain more provisions?”
Princess Ziyue nodded without hesitation, “Of course! When marching to battle, one can never have too much food!”
Lin Beifan continued, “Would you like to kill every soldier of the Dayue Army?”
Once again, Princess Ziyue nodded without hesitation, “Of course! I dream of that!”
“The opportunity has come!” Lin Beifan whispered, “Tonight, we can do this… and then this… along with this. Not only can we seize the provisions of Wuxi and Dayue, but we can also trap their entire army!”
Princess Ziyue’s eyes lit up, “Strategist, can this really work?”
“With me taking action, is there anything you need to worry about?” Lin Beifan feigned displeasure.
“Well then! I entrust this to you, Strategist. Thank you!” Princess Ziyue gave a slight bow.
“Your Highness, we are on the same side, no need to be so formal!”
Lin Beifan helped the princess up and, rubbing his index finger and thumb together, winked suggestively, “Your Highness, I’ve not only resolved the Dayue Army for you but also helped you acquire a large amount of provisions. Shouldn’t there be some acknowledgment?”
“Strategist, I truly adore you!” Princess Ziyue rushed forward, embracing Lin Beifan with deep affection.
Lin Beifan was flustered, “Your Highness, I don’t need this kind of acknowledgment! I’m just an ordinary person, money is enough!”
“But I just like you so much!” Princess Ziyue pouted coquettishly.
Unknowingly, evening arrived. The 700,000 soldiers of Wuxi and Dayue were well-rested, under the leadership of Wuxi Duke and General Gongsun, launching another all-out assault.
“Soldiers, charge! Once we breach the city, there will be water to drink inside!”
“Not just water, but also wine and meat!”
“This time, victory is assured!”
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This time, Wuxi Duke led the charge, boosting the morale of the troops. General Zhu naturally organized his forces to resist.
“The enemy is attacking again. Prepare yourselves… release the arrows! Hurl the stones!”
“Don’t let them climb the walls!”
“Elite experts, intercept Wuxi Duke!”
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The two sides engaged in a fierce battle at the fortress entrance, resulting in a brutal and rapid rise in casualties. Wuxi Duke fought alone against three experts at the Innate stage, displaying unparalleled heroism and arrogance: “Come! All of you, come! Today, I will undoubtedly break this city gate, enter the heart of the Central Plains, march straight to the capital, and claim the imperial throne!”
The Innate experts from the royal court were infuriated and launched their attacks one after another.
“Wuxi Duke, your recklessness will not go unpunished!”
“I shall personally meet you!”
“You are a rebellious pretender, unworthy of the Dragon Throne!”
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Everyone fought fiercely! Interestingly, Wuxi Duke frequently used his most powerful techniques, repeatedly targeting a specific spot on the city wall as if trying to break through from there and enter the fortress.
However, the experts of Great Wu were not concerned. The fortress wall was built from massive stones, reinforced with steel bars and cement. It was virtually indestructible and not easily breached. While a Grandmaster might have had a chance, it was impossible for Innate experts.
As anticipated, even after dozens of strikes, Wuxi Duke only managed to scrape off a thin layer.
Then, unexpectedly, a surprising scene unfolded.
A massive explosion occurred at the point where Wuxi Duke had attacked, and the city wall collapsed, revealing a huge breach.
The imperial generals were astonished by this sight!
Their minds buzzed as the Phoenix Fortress had actually been breached!
It was over!!!
Inside, Wuxi Duke felt an overwhelming joy.
The wall had been breached!
As the mysterious person had said, this was the most vulnerable point in the fortress wall. With sustained effort, it was possible to break through and infiltrate the fortress.
Wuxi Duke let out a triumphant shout, “The wall is breached! Soldiers, charge through here! Break Phoenix Fortress, march into the heart of the Central Plains, and march straight to the capital!”
“Yes, Your Highness!” The soldiers responded with high spirits, their morale soaring.
Innate experts from Wuxi and Dayue rushed to protect the breach, allowing their armies to pour in. The soldiers didn’t disappoint and eagerly surged in.
“The wall is finally breached! We can find water to drink inside!”
“I’m so thirsty, I must drink my fill!”
“Charge, let me be the first inside!”
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With soaring spirits and indomitable momentum, the imperial forces found themselves unable to resist and began retreating.
Seeing this, Wuxi Duke and General Gongsun burst into laughter.
As the troops rushed in, their first action was to seek water to drink.
They spotted rows of barrels filled to the brim with water.
“Water! The water is here!”
“So much water, enough for me!”
“I’m so thirsty, give me a sip!”
“Let me drink first!”
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Without hesitation, they lunged forward to drink.
Those in the front drank fervently, while those in the back pushed forward to quench their thirst.
Even people outside the city, upon hearing about the water, rushed in, temporarily putting the battle aside to drink their fill.
“These waters… there couldn’t be any issues, could there?” General Gongsun expressed concern.
Wuxi Duke shook his head and assuredly chuckled, “General Gongsun, rest assured, there’s nothing wrong with this water!”
Baffled, General Gongsun asked, “Why are you so certain, Your Majesty?”
“Because this water is meant to boil us, designed by Lin Beifan, the court’s supervising general, to counter us!” Wuxi Duke laughed, “He had people collect numerous large barrels, filled with water and some copper mirrors inside. Surprisingly, the water in these barrels absorbed the sun’s heat and turned into hot water!”
“I see!” General Gongsun suddenly understood, “I’ve been wondering how they had so much hot water. It turns out they manufactured it this way. It’s truly amazing! Lin Beifan, who came up with such a method, is truly a genius!”
“He indeed is a genius. That’s why I greatly admire him!” Wuxi Duke said proudly…
Thinking about such a prodigious talent, ready to join his command, made Wuxi Duke slightly excited. “So, General Gongsun, this water is safe! Now that it’s evening, the water has cooled down, making it convenient for the soldiers to quench their thirst!” Wuxi Duke chuckled.
“Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty. I’m relieved,” General Gongsun nodded with a smile.
Due to the scramble for water, things became chaotic. Wuxi Duke had to shout loudly, “The outcome is still uncertain at this point. Everyone needs to be cautious of the imperial troops! Each person should have a couple of sips, then pass it on to others and continue fighting!”
With the help of a few sergeants, everyone orderly took turns to drink.
After drinking, their combat prowess was unleashed, and they fought more fiercely.
The imperial troops were powerless to resist, retreating towards another checkpoint, seemingly ready to give up the fortress.
Meanwhile, the forces of Wuxi Duke and General Gongsun continued to charge into the city, gradually taking control.
“The tide has turned! The tide has turned!” Wuxi Duke laughed heartily, his spirit soaring.
The primary obstacle that had hindered his army was Phoenix Fortress.
Now that the fortress had been breached, there were no more barriers in their way!
As long as he wished, he could completely march all the way to the capital!
The Dayue generals were in high spirits, with General Gongsun exclaiming boldly, “It’s time to establish our legacy! Ha ha…”
It was his first expedition, and he was facing Great Wu, one of the Three Great Dynasties.
No matter where this victory was placed, it was impossible for anyone to ignore.
Thinking that he had the chance to march all the way to the capital of Great Wu, becoming the first person to do so since the founding of Dayue, General Gongsun trembled with excitement, his face flushing.
“After this battle is over, Your Highness, let’s head eastward and march to the capital of Great Wu. What do you think?” General Gongsun suggested.
“Very well! That’s exactly what I intend!” Wuxi Duke happily agreed.
Just then, hundreds of torches were lit on the city walls, revealing many imperial soldiers.
General Zhu stood on the city gate, looking down with a commanding presence, and shouted, “Wuxi Duke, invincible General Gongsun, do you think you’ve already won?”
“Isn’t it obvious?” Wuxi Duke pointed his sword at General Zhu, exuding confidence, “Now that we’ve broken through Phoenix Fortress, the path ahead is open. How can you resist us?”
“Zhu Xingyu, you couldn’t defend Phoenix Fortress, you’ve seriously neglected your duty! After this, the court will definitely not spare you. You’ll be punished and stripped of rank, facing a bleak future! It’s better to surrender to me now with your army and join my southern and northern campaigns, conquering the Central Plains! When the time comes, I will ascend to the throne, and I’ll grant you the title of Grand General!”
“Surrender, you’ve already lost!”
“Follow His Highness to conquer the world, and you can become a Grand General!”
“Only by following His Highness do you have a future!”
“Promotions and titles are within reach, endless glory and wealth to enjoy!”
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The fully refreshed soldiers of Wuxi Duke’s army shouted arrogantly, exuding an air of dominance.
“Spit! You think you’re worthy?”
General Zhu cursed loudly, “You, an unfaithful, unjust, unkind, and unfilial person, what right do you have to have me serve you? For the sake of your ambitions, you’ve brought the wolves into our home! You have the heart of a beast and the nature of a wolf, following you will only lead to a quicker death!”
