With the help of the Ancient Gourd Vine Martial Soul and the Ancient Nature Dragon Martial Soul and Lan Yu 'er's Miraculous Hands, Ji Ning should be fine.
"Can you report the number of casualties?"
"The Northern Desert Army lost nearly two thousand men and the Imperial City Barracks lost more than seventy thousand men!"
"How many?"
Ling Xiao could not believe the number.
The Imperial City Barracks had only sent 80,000 soldiers this time, but 70,000 of them had already died in this battle.
"Yes, seventy thousand men! Sikong Zun ordered the army to chase after us but they were surrounded by the Black Crow Army. Fortunately, Lv Chenglong and Feng Qingyan found out in time and forced them to retreat. That's how we managed to save less than ten thousand men. "
"Bastards of Sikong Zun!"
Ling Xiao gritted his teeth fiercely. If he hadn't made arrangements to be rescued by the assassins from the Northern Desert Pass, he would have died in the hands of Sikong Zun.
More than seventy thousand men were gone in the blink of an eye. Anyone who heard this would be terrified.
"Where did Feng Qingyan and the others retreat to?"
"Northern Desert Pass. Sikong Zun has also gone back. It's safe for now. It seems like the Black Crow Army is only surrounding them and not attacking. They are determined to attack Northern Desert City."
Ling Xiao looked into the distance. The sky was getting brighter. After a night of fighting, corpses were everywhere.
Of course, most of the dead were soldiers of the Divine Phoenix Empire.
Those charred corpses made one's scalp tingle.
"The Great General has given me the temporary command. Are you convinced?"
Ling Xiao felt that he should take up this responsibility.
Ji Ning was unconscious and could not command this battle. Although he was weak, he had Zhuge Ming, Qin Huo, Li Ruguang and Zhang Yufei to help him. He should not be too weak.
"Convinced!"
Ling Xiao had saved Ji Ning and helped them cover their retreat. Just this alone was enough to make them accept him wholeheartedly.
"Good. Li Ruguang, Zhang Yufei, Zhuge Ming, each of you do your duty. You must guard the city well. Without my order, no one is allowed to go out and fight."
Ling Xiao took a deep breath. He could only brace himself and rely on the strange memory in his mind to solve the problem and win this battle.
"Yes, Sir!"
"Qin Huo, let Meng Tong lead the Heavenly Wolf Knights and help me temporarily as my general."
Among these people, only Qin Huo had truly commanded an army. His position in the Heavenly Dragon Continent was not inferior to Ji Ning's.
That was why Ling had made Qin Huo was the Commander.
After all, too many people's lives could not be careless.
The Northern Desert City was their last stronghold, and the remaining 30,000 soldiers and 100,000 civilians were their last support.
There was no way out.
Of course, the Black Raven Empire's army did not dare to launch an all-out attack with the Northern Desert City's upgraded formation.
Otherwise, they would be in danger of losing too much.
Perhaps less than half of the one million people would survive.
This was the last resort. He believed that with Timur Mutu and Tomohiko Kuma's arrogance, they would not be so rash.
Outside the attack range of the defensive formation, a man was riding on a Black Crow. He was wearing black armor and looked valiant.
His face was a little pale.
But his sharp eyes were filled with shrewdness and wisdom.
That was the gaze of a King.
Needless to say, this man was the Little Prince of the Black Crow Empire, Tomohiko Kuma.
The man sitting on the Black Crow beside him was Timur Mutu, the Master of the Little Prince. He was also the right-hand man of the Black Crow Empire.
"Ji Ning is dead. Why aren't you surrendering?"
Tomohiko Kuma's voice was loud. Although it was not loud, everyone could hear it clearly.
This was the effect of a martial artist's vigorous internal energy.
"Let's not talk about whether the Great General is dead or not. Even if the Great General died in battle, Northern Desert City will fight until there is not a single soldier left. We will definitely not let your Black Crow Empire take half a step forward!"
Ling Xiao's vigorous voice also sounded. His voice was also not very loud, but everyone could hear it.
Now he was the commander of an army, the hope of a city.
With a great responsibility, he became solemn.
"Ling Xiao? Heh heh, even though your reputation has risen in the Divine Phoenix Empire recently, you're still just a martial artist in the end, and your cultivation is only at the Six Arts Heaven. If Ji Ning didn't die, why would he hand Northern Desert City over to a kid like you who's still wet behind the ears? "
Tomohiko Kuma sat on the Black Crow and looked at Ling Xiao with a smile. According to his speculation, even if Ji Ning was not dead, he must be seriously injured and unconscious.
This was the best opportunity to attack Northern Desert City.
"Tomohiko Kuma, you are only a seventeen year old Heaven Realm martial artist. If it was not for the help of that old dog Mutu beside you, I think you would have died in the chaotic battle. Pretending to be an adult with me? What a joke! "
Ling Xiao's mouth was naturally unforgiving. He could not let Northern Desert City's morale decline because of him.
"Hahahaha, what a sharp mouth. However, this king will not blame you. I have long heard that you, Ling Xiao, came from the Sky Dragon Continent to the Divine Phoenix Continent. It seems that the people of Divine Phoenix Empire do not welcome you. Since that is the case, why not join my Black Crow Empire? I am willing to call you brother and bestow you a noble title. How about it? "
Tomohiko Kuma's words were really very powerful.
If it was an ordinary person, after hearing such words, their heart would have already wavered.
However, after Ling Xiao obtained those brand-new memories, it was as if he had lived a lifetime. He would not care about this kind of insignificant trick to confuse people's hearts.
"Hahahaha, what a sharp mouth. However, this marshal will not blame you. I have long heard that you, Tomohiko Kuma, are extraordinarily intelligent. However, you are not liked by your brothers and have been repeatedly ostracized in the imperial court. At such a young age, you have to come out to earn military merits, and no one cares about you. Why don't you join my account? I can treat you as a brother and give you benefits that you will never imagine. How about it? "
Ling Xiao chose to give him a taste of his own medicine.
"This kid is not easy to deal with. He actually investigated your situation. Looks like it will not be easy to make him surrender."
Timur Mutu said with a smile.
"That's right. However, it is a pity to kill such a person. If this king has his assistance, in addition to Master's teachings, why should I worry about not being able to achieve great things?"
Tomohiko Kuma sighed helplessly.
Then, he raised his head and looked at Ling Xiao again. Suddenly, he began to sing a resonant war song.
"The smoke of war rises, the mountains and rivers look to the north.
The dragon rises, the horse neighs, the sword Qi is like frost.
My heart is like the sea, the water is boundless.
Who can resist me for thousands of years?!
Crazy with hatred, the long saber points.
How many brothers and souls have been buried in their hometown?
Why regret dying a hundred times to serve the country?
Holding back a sigh, even more speechless, tears of blood filling my eyes.
Horses gallop south, people look to the north.
People look to the north, the grass is green and yellow, dust is flying.
I am willing to defend the land and reopen the borders!
The great Divine Phoenix will give way to all sides.
To congratulate! "
After singing for a long time, Tomohiko Kuma was still immersed in the song.
"To be able to compose such a magical war song, you are indeed a talent. I, Tomohiko Kuma, am also sincerely inviting you. I hope that you will not miss such a good opportunity."
Finally, he raised his head and looked at Ling Xiao. This was giving Ling Xiao one last chance.
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