Was this a sign of a massive counterattack?!
Xiao FengYang watched his soldiers rush into the mountain pass one after another, and then they all died there, and then another, and then not a single one was left... Sitting upright on his tall horse, Xiao FengYang's eyebrows twitched violently, and his eyes glazed over.
Behind him, the flag bearer's mouth was wide open, all the way to his ears, and his face was as pale as a corpse's.
Xiao FengYang had led his army for 30 years, and he had fought countless fierce battles. However, none of them were as thrilling as the one before him! The Xiao family had fought for 30 years, and they had never suffered such heavy losses in a single battle! This was the first time in 30 years that they had suffered such heavy losses, and yet they were still unable to obtain victory!
"The most tragic battle of all time!" Beside Xiao FengYang, an old man in golden armor looked at the soul-stirring battle in front of him with a solemn expression. With a heavy voice, he said, "This old man has fought in his entire life, and there has never been a battle as tragic as today's battle!"
"Beat the gong to retreat!" Xiao FengYang was jolted awake by his words. Now that the mountain pass had been breached, even though his troops had yet to truly break in, the mountain pass could no longer be used. The current plan was to withdraw his troops as soon as possible so that he could reduce his losses. Then, as long as the elite cavalry charged forward, they would be able to take it down! Unless the Ling family was prepared to engage in a final battle with his army here, there was no longer any meaning to this broken mountain pass.
"Commander is wise, the opportunity has already been lost." The old general in golden armor shook his head with pity. "Right now, we can only order the troops that have yet to move to stop filling the mountain pass. As for the troops that have already charged in, I'm afraid that they won't be able to retreat. Even if they can retreat, there is definitely no one who will listen to our orders now! "
"Their minds have already been lost in the frenzy of killing. Right now, the sound of retreat is no different from the sound of the horn to charge forward. " The old general sighed heavily. "The reason why there are no cowards on a crazy battlefield is precisely because of this. Once the war reached a frenzied state, even if the world's number one coward was thrown in, he would still become a fearless iron-blooded warrior! It's a pity that there are still two thousand hot-blooded men from my Xiao family in the battlefield! "
"No!" Xiao FengYang's eyes were red and his breathing was heavy. Hurry up and sound the gong! Tell everyone to retreat! "
The shocking sound of the gong sounded, but the Ling soldiers facing the Xiao family camp at the mountain pass did not even bat an eye. The Xiao family soldiers with their backs facing the camp did not even turn back to look!
Everyone's minds had been completely lost in the craziest slaughter! In his heart, there was no room for any other thoughts other than a battle to the death!
More and more reinforcements from the Ling family emerged from the mountain pass. The blood-red flags once again fluttered in the sea of corpses!
In the distance, the sound of horses galloping could be heard. Vaguely, the blood-red flag fluttered in the air like a blood-red dragon. That was the Ling Family's reinforcements, who had traveled a long distance, had finally arrived.
Xiao FengYang let out a long sigh. He knew that the situation was hopeless. He closed his eyes tightly and two streams of tears fell. "A total of 45,000 soldiers! Forty-five thousand soldiers! It's all because of this old man's carelessness that all of them died here. This old man deserves to die! How can this old man return to the Southeast? How can I face those wailing orphans and widows! "
"Second Master, you don't have to be like this. Since ancient times, how can there be no sacrifices in war? Kindness does not lead soldiers, righteousness does not touch wealth. We still have to rely on Second Master to preside over the situation! "The old man consoled.
The thick smell of blood floated in the air above the battlefield. The surrounding ten li was filled with it!
This extremely tragic slaughter had finally come to an end!
Outside the Sobbing Ghost Mountain Pass, the ground was littered with corpses. There were no injured people in this battle, because there were only dead people! The usual sounds of broken limbs and dying groans could be heard on the battlefield. But on this battlefield, not a single one could be heard!
Almost none of the corpses on the ground were intact! Under such circumstances, there was absolutely no way anyone could survive here. Only the heads that were facing the sky were still filled with murderous intent. They stared at the sky silently.
As for the original mountain pass, all the corpses had turned into large pieces of minced meat, blood, and mud. Among the enemies, there were allies, and among the allies, there was an enemy. A moment ago, the two sides were still fighting with their lives on the line, but now, all the flesh and blood had melted together, and there was no longer any distinction between them!
Wasn't it ironic?!
This was war, the bloodiest and most tragic war!
The blood was still flowing quietly, gathering together in puddles. The puddles grew larger and larger, gradually forming a thin stream. Under the reflection of the sun, the entire pass was dyed in crimson red. There was no other color!
The entire world was silent!
The murderous aura that filled the sky shrouded the battlefield like a gloomy fog. Even the whistling autumn wind seemed to have stopped at this moment. It was as if the wind was mourning for the countless unyielding souls of both sides!
In front of the Xiao family's army, Xiao FengYang's lean face and tall figure sat on his horse like a statue.
Countless orderly orders suddenly rang out, and the thunderous sound of hooves could be heard. Countless bright-colored flags suddenly emerged from the mountain pass, and valiant troops silently filed out of the mountain pass. More and more of them were coming out of the mountain pass.
These soldiers who arrived later stepped over the corpses on the ground and came to the front, confronting Xiao FengYang's army!
The mountain pass was no longer safe. Thus, they might as well set up an open battle formation with the Xiao family outside the mountain pass. This way, they could attack or retreat. On this point, the Ling family's commander was extremely correct.
Although the Ling family's military strength was inferior to Xiao FengYang's army, they were still fighting on their home ground. As long as they could defend for a while, there would naturally be an endless stream of reinforcements coming from behind. On the other hand, the Xiao family had come from afar to attack. Even though they had the advantage in numbers, if they couldn't obtain a decisive victory in one go, the consequences would be dire. Thus, although the Ling family's army was in the minority, their morale was not weak. They did not lack the courage to face Xiao FengYang head on!
"This battle is unprecedentedly tragic. The corpses on the ground, regardless of the enemy's side, are all warriors! Do not humiliate them! " The commander urged his horse forward and shouted, "All soldiers, quickly separate the corpses of the enemy and our side. Carry the remains of the Ling family's soldiers back to the mountain pass. Xiao family's corpses, hand them over to the enemy. When two armies fight, everyone serves their own master. Even if there are casualties, do not complain! However, the remains of the warriors must rest in peace! "
"Yes!" The soldiers behind him replied in unison. Following which, a few hundred soldiers could be seen jumping down from their horses and getting busy.
At this moment, Xiao FengYang had already regained his composure. He looked into the distance and actually recognized the person who came. His body trembled as he gritted his teeth. His expression changed as he suddenly rode his horse to the front of the two armies and said in a low voice, "Sir Yu, it has been a long time. I never imagined that the Sky Bearing Empire would actually send you, the Assistant Minister of War, to personally lead your troops. You really think too highly of me. I am overwhelmed by your favor. "
The commander of the Ling family was the one who was entrusted by the Ling House to lead the war in the east. He was the former Assistant Minister of War, Yu YanHai. While his military achievements could not be compared to Shen RuHu or Ling Xiao, and his individual bravery could not be compared to the two of them, his military talent was definitely above Shen RuHu and Ling Xiao. Furthermore, he was experienced and prudent, and his actions were watertight. He was good at offense and defense, and in the field of defense, there might not be anyone who could surpass him in the entire Heavenly Star Continent. Naturally, he was the best choice for Ling Tian's plan to stabilize the eastern front.
It was because Xiao FengYang knew this person that he knew him well that this battle would definitely not be easy. Thus, he acted so strangely!
Yu YanHai's expression was cold as he cupped his hands and said indifferently, "Second Master Xiao is too kind. Second Master Xiao is an expert in the art of war, and has no one in your eyes. This Yu has been cooped up in Sky Bearing for many years, so how can I enter Second Master Xiao's eyes? How can I compare to Second Master Xiao's awe-inspiring might, conquering the world and sweeping everything before you? Second Master Xiao's army is here to expand the territory of the Xiao family, and you are the greatest contributor to the Xiao family. "
How could Xiao FengYang not hear the sarcasm in Yu YanHai's words? With a fake smile, he said, "Brother Yu is really polite. You and I have not seen each other for many years, and now that we meet again, are we really going to fight each other on the battlefield? "
Yu YanHai snorted coldly, and a glint flashed across his eyes as he said, "If Second Master Xiao were to retreat, and find another place to expand the territory of the Xiao family, this Yu would naturally not dare to offend Second Master Xiao." The meaning behind his words was that if Yu YanHai was not willing to leave, then he would have to offend Second Master Xiao.
Xiao FengYang's face turned cold, and he said in a sinister voice, "Yu YanHai, do you think that I'm afraid of you? This Yu YanHai only respects your reputation, and does not want to ruin it. If you still know what's good for you, then make way for me! " As he said that, his face changed, and he smiled from ear to ear, "Actually, with Brother Yu's talent, if Brother Yu is willing to submit to my Xiao family, I, Xiao FengYang, can make the decision for my big brother. In the future, if my Xiao family is fortunate enough to conquer the world, Brother Yu will definitely be one of the top five officials in the imperial court!"
Yu YanHai burst out into laughter, and said, "Second Master Xiao really thinks highly of this country bumpkin. However, there is something that this Yu does not understand, and I would like to ask Second Master Xiao about it. "
Xiao FengYang's face was as calm as water, and he said, "Speak."
"Xiao family has dominated the Southeast for hundreds of years, and has a radius of three thousand miles around the beautiful land. Outside, there is a natural barrier, and we are not afraid of any war. Inside, we are rich and prosperous, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that it is a true paradise. Why do you not want to live such a good life, and insist on burying countless good men in a foreign land? I've heard that the ancestors of the Xiao family once swore that the descendants of the Xiao family would never fight for supremacy in the continent. Could it be that Second Master Xiao has forgotten the teachings of your ancestors?! "
Yu YanHai pointed at the blood and corpses all over the place, and his voice was bleak, "These people could have lived in their homes with loving fathers, filial sons, respectful brothers, and harmonious husbands and wives. But now, they have died in a foreign land, and their bones are buried in a foreign land. It can be said that this disaster was caused by the ambitions of the Xiao family! If the Xiao family continues to act willfully, there will be many more orphans and widows in this world. Brother Xiao, how can you bear to do this? Are you really not afraid of fulfilling the oath of your ancestors?! "
Xiao FengYang's gaze focused, and he looked at the corpses on the ground. A hint of pain flashed through his eyes, and he suddenly said fiercely, "The descendants of the Xiao family will naturally remember the words of my ancestors, and they will not dare to forget it. But my ancestors have also lamented that the conflicts in the world have not been settled, and they also swore that the Xiao family would be able to protect the last pure land in the world. But as long as the world is not united, there will be endless wars, and the people of the world will not be able to enjoy peace and happiness! Only when the world is united can the scourge of war be completely eliminated. My Xiao family obeyed the will of the heavens, and we have unified the world. The three thousand miles of fertile land of my Xiao family, where all the people can live and work in peace, is the best proof! My Xiao family wants to create great benefits for the people of the world, what is wrong with that? It was you who refused to obey the will of the heavens, and rashly resisted the Celestial Army, causing the land to be littered with corpses and rivers of blood to flow. Your Ling family is the real culprit! "
"Hahaha … what a huge joke!" Yu YanHai laughed coldly, and snorted disdainfully. "So when you led the army to invade us, you actually still have a reason, and you actually obeyed the will of the heavens. And we were not willing to let you invade our homeland, and you actually said that we are guilty, that we are going against the will of the heavens? This is really the biggest nonsense in the world! Xiao FengYang, I, Yu YanHai, have seen many shameless people in my life, but only now do I realize that none of them can be compared to Second Master Xiao! Admirable, admirable, for a person's skin to be as thick as Second Master Xiao's, I reckon that the left side of Second Master Xiao's face was most likely born on the right side of Second Master Xiao's face. Because Second Master Xiao is truly shameless and two-faced! Just this alone is enough to make you invincible in the world. "
Xiao FengYang's face became colder, and his killing intent gradually thickened.
At this time, a Ling family officer who was counting the corpses of the two armies ran over, and saluted Yu YanHai. "Reporting to Great General Yu, out of the corpses of the two armies, only 8,744 can be counted, and the enemy 15,320 can be counted. But the rest of the corpses cannot be counted, because they are all mixed together, and can no longer be separated. May I ask Great General, what should we do? "
"8,744, 15,320 …" Yu YanHai's beard trembled, and he looked at Xiao FengYang angrily. "Second Master Xiao, did you hear that? These two shocking numbers are all human lives, ah! And this is only a portion of them, the rest of them can't even be found with whole corpses! Just in these two days, both sides have lost at least 60,000 people! In this world, there will be another 60,000 broken families! Have you thought about it, Xiao FengYang? Is this the sin of your Xiao family? Living in peace and contentment? I think it's more like bringing disaster to the country and its people! "
Xiao FengYang laughed coldly and said, "Pedantic! I thought that you, Yu YanHai, were still a character, but I didn't expect you to be so pedantic. You must know that 'if you want to die for the country, why do you have to die on the battlefield'? As men who have been through hundreds of battles, dying on the battlefield is where our glory lies, where our mission is! What's there to be sad about? "
Yu YanHai was so angry that his face turned green, and he said hatefully, "Shameless! I thought that I was used to seeing shameless people in the world, but seeing Xiao FengYang again today, I realized that I was a frog in a well, ignorant! " He turned his horse around and returned to his camp, shouting loudly, "Send 500 men on mule carts to send the Xiao family's dead back to the Xiao family camp. The Xiao family is full of courageous people, so they can be heartless, but we can't not respect these brave souls who died on the battlefield!"
There was a series of orderly responses.
The breathing of the soldiers on both sides became heavy. Pairs of round eyes were focused on the 500 mule carts of the Ling family. On top of the carts, there were even arms hanging by the side, swaying weakly …
Xiao FengYang turned his horse around, and a smile could be seen on his face. Since things had already come to this, the plan could be considered a success. Since the Ling family was already prepared, the goal of this feint could be said to have been achieved. While the battle situation was too intense, and they lost control of everything, the situation had finally stabilized. Thus, Xiao FengYang naturally wouldn't touch this hard nail at this moment. It wouldn't be too late to make a decision after news of Meng RuoYun's surprise attack arrived.
He believed that with the attention of the entire Sky Bearing Empire on his side, and reinforcements from all over the Sky Bearing Empire would definitely be sent over. As such, Meng RuoYun's group would definitely be able to move much more smoothly, and they might even be able to wipe out the Ling Family's nest!
Even though Second Master Xiao had fought for an entire day and night in vain, the initial shock and extreme hatred in his heart gradually turned into a faint excitement. While the battle today was out of control, there were also benefits. Who would have thought that such an intense battle was just a pretense? Even the gods wouldn't have thought of such a thing, let alone the Ling family!
Would that bastard Ling Tian from the Ling family be able to imagine that today's battle was just the beginning of their destruction?!
The pitiful Second Master Xiao still didn't know that the news he had been bitterly waiting for would never come again. Even those familiar faces, he would never see them again …
Naturally, there was another person here who was just as excited as Second Master Xiao.
This excited person was naturally the general of the Ling family, Yu YanHai. He was the only one who knew of Ling Tian's plan!
Originally, when he came here and saw the Xiao family's military might and morale, as well as the intense battle, Yu YanHai's heart sank. The mission that the Ling House gave him to stall for time would probably be difficult to complete. The Xiao family had paid such a huge price, with tens of thousands of lives, but they didn't even get a single piece of land. How could he be willing to accept this? The following battle would definitely be even more intense, and even more difficult to deal with. With the motley crew that he had gathered from various places under the circumstances where the pass had already been destroyed to the point where it was impossible to defend, how could they have any chance of winning against the Xiao Clan's army in such an open field?
He never imagined that Xiao FengYang would actually come out to scold him! The heavens are really helping me. Yu YanHai thought to himself with glee. This daddy's performance of bemoaning the state of the universe and pitying the fate of mankind, and using the act of returning the enemy's corpses, he actually managed to resolve the tense situation. This was really unexpected. Looks like this daddy is really a lucky general ah.
From the looks of it, the mission that Prince Ling gave him to stall for time was very likely to be able to delay him for three to seven days. Thus, Yu YanHai's face was filled with grief, but his heart was filled with joy. What Xiao family's number one think tank? What genius commander? Aren't you still being played by this daddy without realizing it?
Just like that, on both sides of the battlefield, amidst the thick smell of blood, the generals on both sides thought that they had succeeded in their plan, and were all proud of themselves, secretly rejoicing …
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