Chapter 261: 20 Innate Experts Attack, Achieving Victory in One Battle!
“Slaughter! Charge into Hulao Pass!”
“Push through to Great Wu Capital!”
“This is the moment to make a name for ourselves!”
…
Battle cries shook the heavens!
The Great Xia army surged forward, an overwhelming force covering the sky, launching another assault on the city!
“Release the arrows! Hurl the stones!” General Zhao shouted loudly.
“Yes, General!”
On the city walls and below, many soldiers drew their bows.
“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh…”
Arrows rained down instantly!
“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh…”
And numerous giant stones flew into the sky, crashing down onto the battlefield!
Just then, Lin Beifan beckoned, summoning a strong gust of wind, sweeping up dust and sand, howling as it swept toward the battlefield.
In such a fierce wind, the arrows and stones flew farther, with even greater destructive power.
But the soldiers of Great Xia, facing the headwind, struggled to run against it. Not only was it more difficult, but they also couldn’t keep their eyes open, unable to discern their direction.
Under these conditions, their strength greatly diminished. They were struck by arrows and crushed by stones one after another.
Before even reaching the city gate, the casualties had already reached thousands.
Great Xia’s Crown Prince, Xia Tianqiong, rode his horse with a grave expression, asking, “What’s happening?”
A general reported, “Reporting to Your Highness, the weather at Hulao Pass has been abnormal recently. Strong westerly winds have frequently blown, carrying sand and dust with them. This greatly hampers our army’s movements and operations!”
“So that’s the case!” Xia Tianqiong nodded.
Warfare emphasized the timing, terrain, and personnel, and none could be missing.
Now, the unusual weather was greatly unfavorable to them.
In terms of terrain, the enemy occupied Hulao Pass, holding the higher ground, which was also greatly unfavorable to them.
Their only advantage was their larger numbers, but even with many people, they couldn’t kill everyone.
“Don’t make pointless sacrifices!” Xia Tianqiong shouted loudly. “Hei Hu, Ju Lang, Zi Mo, Jiao Hu…”
He called out the names of 20 people in a row.
20 Innate Experts immediately stepped forward, respectfully saying, “Subordinates are here!”
Xia Tianqiong pointed his spear at Hulao Pass and roared, “Directly charge into Hulao Pass, open the city gates, and lead our troops into the city!”
“Yes, Your Highness!” Everyone responded in unison, then displayed their lightness techniques and rapidly headed toward Hulao Pass.
Beside him, a general exclaimed, “Your Highness, you…”
Xia Tianqiong smiled faintly, “This time, I lead the expedition personally with a clear goal in mind. We don’t have time to waste here, nor do I want to sacrifice soldiers in vain. We will achieve victory in one battle and settle the outcome!”
Xia Tianqiong raised his red-tasseled spear high, roaring, “Today, we will break Hulao Pass and enter Great Wu!”
“Break Hulao Pass and enter Great Wu!”
“Break Hulao Pass and enter Great Wu!”
…
The soldiers shouted in unison, their morale soaring.
On the city walls of Great Wu, as they saw the 20 Innate Experts approaching like they were entering an uninhabited realm, General Zhao’s face turned pale. “20 Innate Experts, how can we withstand this? We’re finished!”
“General Zhao, how many Innate Experts do we have?” Lin Beifan asked.
“Including me, we have a total of 8! The disparity is vast, it’s impossible to turn the tide!” General Zhao’s expression was bitter.
“In fact, there is a way!” Lin Beifan smiled.
“What way?” General Zhao suddenly turned his head, hope gleaming in his eyes.
Lin Beifan turned to the Night Fragrance who fanned himself and acted nonchalant.
Night Fragrance felt a bad premonition rising within her heart, “Why are you looking at me like that? Are you trying to make me take action? Let me tell you, I’ll only ensure your safety, I absolutely won’t agree to anything else!”
Lin Beifan spoke earnestly, “Night Fragrance, you’re the guardian deity of the people of Great Wu! Think about it, if they break into Great Wu, reach the foot of the capital, and massacre the citizens, can you live up to everyone’s earnest hopes for you? Are you willing to stand by and watch as they slaughter the people of Great Wu?”
Night Fragrance felt a pang of compassion. If the city gate fell, if Great Wu was obliterated, if the citizens perished, he would revert to his original state. He would no longer be the unforgettable Imperial Cat, but the infamous thief, Night Fragrance. Although it might not seem like a significant loss, there would always be an emptiness in his heart, as if he had lost something. Thus, he finally spoke up, “But even if you want me to take action, I can only deal with three or four at most! They have 20 Innate Experts; we simply can’t hold out against them!”
“It’s possible, I’ll help you!” Lin Beifan said.
Night Fragrance was puzzled, “How can you help me?”
Lin Beifan pulled out a small knife and tossed it over, saying, “Catch!”
Night Fragrance was greatly surprised and carefully caught the small knife, exclaiming, “Don’t just throw things around recklessly! This thing can take lives!”
This seemingly ordinary small knife was precisely the blade that countered Night Fragrance’s abilities, carrying the will of a Innate Expert’s martial arts.
“Don’t worry, this thing won’t easily cause trouble!” Lin Beifan chuckled, “With the will of a Innate Expert in this knife, it’s invincible and comparable to a divine weapon. With its assistance, there shouldn’t be a problem, right?”
“Indeed, there shouldn’t be a problem!” Night Fragrance fondly held the knife.
With this knife, he could temporarily display the strength of a Grandmaster. It would be like encountering gods when facing gods, and encountering demons when facing demons. Just the thought of it made him a little excited!
“General Zhao, this is my plan!” Lin Beifan looked at General Zhao.
“Sir Lin, please explain, I’m all ears!” General Zhao turned his head.
Lin Beifan cleared his throat and said, “General Zhao, you and the other 7 Innate Experts temporarily delay their 20 experts. Then, have Night Fragrance launch a sneak attack. With his excellent agility and speed, coupled with his strength and a sharp weapon, he can achieve twice the result with half the effort!”
“Can he do it?” General Zhao skeptically looked at Night Fragrance.
“How can a man say ‘can’t’?” Night Fragrance raised his head proudly, holding the small knife, “Rest assured, you can count on me!”
General Zhao couldn’t come up with a better plan, so he could only follow this course of action.
“Attack!” The 8 Innate Experts of Great Wu charged out.
In the distance, within the Great Xia camp, Xia Tianqiong, the Crown Prince of Great Xia, sneered and said arrogantly, “You think 8 Innate Experts alone can stop our experts? You’re overestimating yourselves!”
“Your Highness, the situation in Great Wu is irreversible! We’re breaking Hulao Pass right now!” A nearby general beamed with excitement.
“Congratulations, Your Highness! Breaking Hulao Pass is happening right now!” Everyone congratulated him in unison.
“Hahaha!” Xia Tianqiong burst into proud laughter.
However, at this moment, with a wave of Lin Beifan’s hand, the wind grew even stronger!
A fierce wind roared, carrying sand and stones, shrouding the sky and earth.
Under these circumstances, visibility dropped to mere ten feet ahead!
The battlefield turned into chaos, with only the sounds of battle echoing.
However, Xia Tianqiong and the others remained calm.
In their view, no matter how strong the wind, it couldn’t affect Innate Experts.
I have 20 Innate Experts, how can you contend against me?
Hulao Pass was undoubtedly going to fall!
At this moment, on the battlefield shrouded in the fierce wind and yellow sand, the Innate Experts of both countries were already engaged in combat.
They fought to the point where the heavens and earth crumbled, and the sun and moon lost their brilliance.
However, Great Wu’s Innate Experts were in the minority. Each of them had to deal with 2 to 3 opponents, barely holding their ground. If this continued, they would inevitably fail, unable to stop the experts of Great Xia.
Just then, Night Fragrance was like a lurking venomous snake, hidden amidst the battlefield.
As a world-renowned thief, his disguising and stealth abilities were formidable. He had even managed to impersonate a Great Xia soldier and sneak near a Great Xia Innate Expert, getting ready to strike when the opportunity arose.
“Swoosh!”
That Innate Expert never expected his own troops to turn against him. What’s more, he couldn’t have anticipated that the opponent possessed the pinnacle strength of a Innate Expert and wielded a divine weapon…
In that split second, Night Fragrance pierced through his heart from behind.
A single strike, a fatal end!
Night Fragrance acted swiftly. After dispatching the first Innate Expert, he immediately launched an unexpected attack on the second Great Xia Innate Expert.
Although the opponent had some precautions in place, he was still pierced by Night Fragrance.
Thus, a double kill was achieved!
The Great Wu Innate Experts were overjoyed, “Great!”
Night Fragrance looked at the knife in his hand with delight, “Excellent blade! Truly an indomitable weapon!”
While he had the strength to kill ordinary Innate Experts, it would take him a few moves and some time to defeat an opponent. However, with this knife, he could finish off an opponent in a single strike!
Powerful! Too powerful!
The Great Wu Innate Experts approached, and Night Fragrance whispered, “You go support the others, create opportunities for them, and I’ll attack secretly!”
“Alright!” The other person responded.
Saying that, he immediately entered another battlefield.
“General Zhao, I’m here to assist you!”
The leader on this battlefield was indeed General Zhao, a powerhouse who single-handedly held back three Innate Experts.
Seeing someone coming to support him, a glint of joy flashed in his eyes.
Moreover, the fact that the person had arrived indicated that Night Fragrance had succeeded, at least eliminating two enemies.
3 against 1, a natural victory!
Then, they continued with such operations.
One person would confront the enemy head-on to attract their attention, while Night Fragrance waited for the chance to strike secretly.
Due to the wind and sand dividing them into individual battlefields, no one could see clearly, nor could they discern specific situations, so their actions went smoothly.
One by one, the Innate Experts became the victims of Night Fragrance’s blade.
When the Great Xia Innate Experts realized something was wrong, ten of their own had already been killed!
“The situation isn’t right, let’s retreat!”
General Zhao and the others emerged, blocking their path.
“Haha, you can’t escape now!”
“Since you’re here, don’t leave, or others might find it impolite!”
“Leave your lives here!”
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The battle began, but now the roles of attack and defense had reversed!
After about half a joss stick’s worth of time, the violent wind finally began to dissipate, and the billowing smoke and dust gradually settled.
The battlefield became clearer, allowing them to see the path ahead.
Within the Great Xia camp…
“The wind has finally stopped, the sound has quieted down. It seems the battle has ended!”
“Who won and who lost?”
“Do we even need to say? We have 20 Innate Experts; how could Great Wu be a match for us?”
“Perhaps the city gate has already opened, and they’re welcoming His Highness!”
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One after another, generals praised the situation.
Xia Tianqiong listened with a smile, bursting into hearty laughter, “Good! It seems the overall situation is settled! Let’s see how our 20 warriors have fared in battle.”
But when they looked at the outcome, they were dumbfounded!
Utterly dumbfounded!
