Chapter 536 - Deadly Trap

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The aboriginal soldiers travelled at a much faster speed than normal soldiers.

After all, the lowest level of an aboriginal soldier was the Man Wheel level. The physical strength and speed of ordinary soldiers couldn’t be compared to the aboriginal soldiers.

Everyone had finally arrived at a location that was around 15 kilometers away from Youxin City.

After that, they searched for a suitable location to pitch camp.

Due to the fact that the other party had elephant and insect soldiers, the aboriginals were even more cautious this time around. Upon finding high ground that was close to a water source, they chopped down all the sparse trees surrounding them. In the vicinity of two to three kilometers, their view was unobstructed.

After pitching camp, everyone grabbed the opportunity to take a rest. Two hours later, the sky was beginning to brighten.

More than 10 kilometers away from where they pitched camp, there stood an small and inconspicuous city.

“They only got to rest when it was dawn. We ought to leave the city and challenge them to a battle!” a young and chiselled-looking man said as he looked into the distance. This person was the North Alliance’s Tie Zihe. He was currently frowning and holding his breath.

“Mister Bu, I hope that you can dispatch your elephant soldiers to assist us!”

“Chief Tie, I’m not sure what they used to blind our people. If the other party has other items, our elephant soldiers won’t be useful anymore,” said Mister Bu, who had a colorful feather shawl draped over his shoulders. His expression was similar to Tie Zihe’s.

“If we are fighting a battle at night or defending the city, the elephant soldiers won’t be useful at all. What the other party has is more powerful at night!” exclaimed Xie Kun, who was rather distraught. His expression wasn’t much different from the two people in front of him.

“I believe that Xie Kun has updated you on situation during the battle at Xueyang City. Xueyang City’s huge defeat was due to the unknown items brought by the other party. We almost lost the entire city in a flash. In my opinion, I believe that they pitched camp at dawn so that they have enough time to rest before attacking us at night!”

“What you just said is highly possible!” Tie Zihe nodded his head in agreement.

Otherwise, an ordinary army would pitch camp to rest in the evening.

Currently, however, the other party had actually continued their march until late at night and only took a break when it was close to dawn. With the aboriginals’ speed, they would take less than four hours to travel a distance of over 10 kilometers. All they needed was a short break before they would be able to attack the city.

It could be assumed that the other party had made such plans.

“However, if you were to challenge them to a battle during the day, let’s not talk about whether they would take up the challenge or not. As long as you return to the city at night, they would send their soldiers to pursue and kill. Undoubtedly, you will be defeated,” Mister Ning said as he fanned himself.

At present, he could only continue to fan himself so that he wouldn’t feel like he was giving off a repulsive stench.

However, that suffocating smell ultimately assailed the nostrils of the few others around him. If they weren’t his own people, they probably would have killed him and buried him five meters deep into the soil.

“Mister Ning, what are your thoughts on this?” Tie Zihe couldn’t help but to cover his nose as he spoke. However, there wasn’t any significant difference in the smell.

“We’ll wait for them in the city tonight and place items everywhere that can easily be set on fire. Thereafter, we will set fire to the city after they are led deep inside!” Mister Ning answered.

The jaws of the other three dropped.

“What about the commoners…?”

“At that time, the commoners would be fleeing in all directions and obstructing the aboriginals’ as well. The best result is for all the commoners to drag the barbarians down and die together. As far as I know, this city originally had 120,000 commoners. However, at present, there are only 100,000 left. It’s up to all of you to determine if it’s worth it to sacrifice 100,000 commoners for 10,000 barbarians. In a normal battle, even 100,000 ordinary soldiers can’t match up to 10,000 barbarians.”

Mister Ning’s words caused Tie Zihe to have goosebumps all over his body. According to the person in front of him, allowing the commoners to leave the city in advance had not been considered. Instead, he wanted the commoners to fight over escaping the city and jam-pack the streets so as to obstruct the aboriginals from retreating.

Everyone was silent for a while. Xie Kun was the first to speak.

“I actually think it’s feasible.”

“Governor Xie…!” Xie Kun’s words stunned Tie Zihe.

“Chief Tie, I know that you are righteous, but the lives of the commoners are also important. The same goes for your soldiers. Weren’t they raised by their parents too? If we want to kill those barbarians, I wonder how many innocent lives are required to be sacrificed. Furthermore, the purpose of what we are doing is for all living things in Tianjing Basin.

In addition, the former chief died at the hands of Qi Zixiao. We can’t live under the same sky as the person who killed our former chief. Don’t you want to take revenge too?” Xie Kun continued.

“I want to take revenge and I want to defeat those barbarians, but I can’t do it this way!” Tie Zihe yelled.

“What other methods do you have then? They have so many highly skilled experts among them—Qi Zixiao, Xi Wanya, Zong Sheng, Qing Ping as well as that unknown girl. Even if we do all we can, we are still incapable of contending against them. Furthermore, they still have the winged cavalry.

Do you know what will happen if we lose? Everyone in Tianjing Basin will become slaves of the aboriginals. Our lives and deaths will be decided by them. As for you, me, the North Alliance, the Southern Metropolis, and Green Bell Flower, we will all die tragic deaths. Do you wish to see the bodies of your entire Tie family hanging at the top of the city wall as all sorts of birds are allowed to feed on them?”

“Mister Ning, is there any other way? Can’t we defeat them on the battlefield?” Tie Zihe looked over in Mister Ning’s direction.

“Steel leader (TLC. Is this referring to Tie Zihe?), regarding whether or not we can defeat our opponent on the battlefield, what are you still unclear about? Given the Gu tribe’s (TLC. Not sure what this is referring to.) sub-optimal planning, production, and lack of equipment, they still managed to restrict Great Xia chu yun chen guo (TLC.) with barely 100,000 soldiers. This just goes to show how fearsome they are.

Half a year ago, Great Xia had an elite army of 500,000 soldiers that possessed advanced equipment. In the end, how many of them actually returned alive? Even Lu Ping Hai was killed by Qi Zixiao. Do you think that your North Alliance is stronger than Great Xia?

Unless the number one expert in the world takes action, do you have what it takes to defeat Qi Zixiao?” Mister Ning asked coldly.

“Still, there are only 10,000 aboriginals!” Tie Zihe’s expression was malevolent.

“Indeed, so there’s still a glimmer of hope. If all the aboriginal soldiers had been deployed here, I wouldn’t even have come. After the demise of Xueyang City, you guys have already lost your advantage. Combining both Governor Xie and the North Alliance’s soldiers, there is a total of 150,000 soldiers hiding in this tiny Youxin City. If defeated again, all of you will lose your only remaining chance.” Mister Ning laughed.

…

“The rebels are just like the setting sun. They reveal whatever cards they have before the sky turns dark,” Ren Baqian said as he looked at the sunset.

“Previously, we witnessed the Six Doors luring animal soldiers out to attack. Even though they had to retreat, that was due to the disparity between the strength of the two parties. I even thought that the rebels would attack first. Never had I expected that they would hide in Youxin City.” Ren Baqian snickered as he turned his head and glanced at the empress.

“Why are you speaking so weirdly today.” The empress raised her head and looked at him.

“It’s nothing. I just felt poetic vibes.” Ren Baqian chuckled.

“Where’s the poem? I’m still waiting!” The empress stared at Ren Baqian as she lay comfortably while running a finger across her cheeks.

“Rebels are just like the setting sun. They reveal whatever cards they have before the sky turns dark! This is a modern poem! It’s very trendy on Earth!” Ren Baqian laughed heartily.

The empress’s mouth twitched. She then turned around and said, “Qing Yuan, inform Xi Wanya to rush all the soldiers into eating their meals quickly. When the sun sets, we will set off.”

The moon was shining brightly above everyone.

At the top of Youxin City’s walls, it was brightly lit. Every now and then, shadows were seen.

Countless people held their long bows and stared at the lone army that gradually emerged from the dark.

All of a sudden, cylinders the size of a fist were tossed into the air.

“Be careful!”

Bang!

Beams of white light suddenly burst out in front of everyone. Immediately, everyone at the top of the city wall went into a frenzy. It was unknown how many people actually went blind.

“Everyone, don’t panic. Take seven steps back. Back row, move forward!”

Following these commands, those who were blinded by the glare took seven steps backward in fear. They were practically glued to the wall.

A group of people behind them immediately pulled their bows back and shot downward.

However, another batch of flashbangs exploded in the air.

Shortly after, hundreds of grenades were thrown to the top of the city wall.

Boom! Boom!

“Sir Ren, the items that you provided are really useful,” Xi Wanya praised him.

Whether it was a flashbang or a grenade, it was easy for the aboriginals to split up the other party’s battle formations.

“If I can get ahold of nuclear weapons one day, then there would be world peace in this world.” Ren Baqian grinned.

“What’s that?” Xi Wanya asked.

“They have occupied the top of the city wall. Protector General, it’s time to get ready to enter the city.” Ren Baqian looked afar and smiled.

“Everyone, set off. Kill every single rebel!” Xi Wanya yelled at the top of his lungs.

“Kill!”