After leaving the tent.
Xiao Xun had an indignant expression. "Duan Lingtian, that Gu Xuan has gone too far!"
A trace of a bright light flashed within Duan Lingtian's eyes as he smiled. "Xiao Xun, some people want to bring disgrace upon themselves. Why be angry with him?"
Xiao Xun and Xiao Yu were both stunned when they heard Duan Lingtian, as they didn't understand the meaning behind Duan Lingtian's words.
"Do you think it's so easy to take down Southern Barbaric City? Just wait for that Gu Xuan to make a fool of himself … Hmph! "
The corners of Duan Lingtian's mouth curled into a trace of disdain.
Earlier, although he'd only glanced at the layout of Southern Barbaric City, he'd already understood it clearly …
He knew clearly in his heart that even with the Crimson Wyrm Army as reinforcements, it would still be extremely difficult to take down Southern Barbaric City.
Not only that, Southern Barbaric City was a natural stronghold, and if they were unable to take it in one go, they would suffer an extremely great loss.
Xiao Yu and Xiao Xun seemed to understand when they heard Duan Lingtian's words.
Half a month later.
The Crimson Sky Kingdom prepared to send out troops to attack Southern Barbaric City.
As expected, Gu Xuan became the strategist for this battle.
"Duan Lingtian, that Gu Xuan is about to follow the army to command … How can you still sleep?"
Xiao Xun had an anxious expression when he saw Duan Lingtian lying on the bed in the middle of the day.
"What're you anxious about?"
Duan Lingtian shook his head and smiled.
Xiao Xun and Xiao Yu were slightly speechless towards Duan Lingtian's reaction.
Only three days later, when the army that went to attack Southern Barbaric City 15 km away returned, did they finally understand the meaning of Duan Lingtian's words that day.
The Crimson Sky Kingdom was attacking Southern Champion Kingdom …
Southern Barbaric City was as steady as Mount Tai.
Whereas the Crimson Sky Kingdom's army suffered heavy losses.
Fortunately, the 10,000 Crimson Wyrm Army retreated in time under the lead of Nie Fen, and only a portion of them suffered light injuries.
Whereas the 300 General Galaxy students of Paladin Academy followed the Crimson Wyrm Army and returned alive.
The border army, however, suffered over ten thousand casualties!
"Duan Lingtian, you were so confident half a month ago. Could it be that you've already determined that it's impossible for Gu Xuan to command the breaching of Southern Barbaric City?"
Xiao Xun was also greatly shocked when he heard this news. He looked towards Duan Lingtian and asked.
"Hmph! It isn't so easy to breach Southern Barbaric City. "
Duan Lingtian said calmly.
When he saw the layout of Southern Barbaric City at that time, he knew that unless he utilized the 36 stratagems of taking drastic measures to deal with the situation, sneaking around, and borrowing arrows from straw boats, otherwise, it would be impossible to break through Southern Barbaric City.
As for these three stratagems of the Thirty-Six Stratagems, even that Gu Xuan probably wouldn't be able to think of them even in his dreams.
"If it were you, would you have a solution?"
Xiao Xun's eyes lit up as he asked.
"What do you think?
The corners of Duan Ling Tian's mouth held a smile as he replied with a question.
At this moment, Xiao Xun could clearly sense the strong confidence Duan Lingtian displayed, and he knew that Duan Lingtian surely had a solution.
"Duan Lingtian, isn't it slightly inappropriate for you to do this? Since you had a solution, why didn't you speak of it that day? "
Xiao Yu, who hadn't spoken since the beginning, frowned.
After all, the border army had lost over ten thousand people this time!
Those were all living beings!
Duan Lingtian shrugged. "Xiao Yu, you were present at the incident last time and saw it clearly. It's fine that Gu Xuan intentionally squeezed us out, but in the end, that General He actually believed what he said and asked us to leave … Do you think that at that time, even if I said I had a way to breach Southern Barbaric City, would that General He believe me? Would those two strategists believe me? "
"So, the death of those 10,000 plus soldiers … If you want to blame someone, then you can only blame General He and Gu Xuan!"
As Duan Lingtian finished speaking, he had a cold smile on his face.
Of course, there were still some things that Duan Lingtian didn't say.
Before the Crimson Sky Kingdom's army set out to battle this time, Nie Fen had come to look for him and told him of Gu Xuan's scheme.
At that time, Duan Lingtian had discerned that the scheme had two obvious flaws.
However, an ordinary person was utterly unable to discern those two flaws, and even if he reminded them, others wouldn't believe him … However, so long as a critical moment arrived, those two flaws would surely be exposed.
So, he reminded Nie Fen.
So long as he noticed that the situation was bad, he should immediately lead the Crimson Wyrm Army to retreat from the battlefield without the slightest hesitation!
If it wasn't for him reminding Nie Fen, it would be impossible for the 10,000 plus soldiers of the Crimson Wyrm Army to return in one piece.
Xiao Yu pondered for a moment when he heard what Duan Lingtian said, and he knew that what Duan Lingtian said made sense. He smiled apologetically to Duan Lingtian. "Duan Lingtian, I shouldn't have scolded you, I was too impulsive."
"It's fine. After all, that's over ten thousand lives. "
Duan Lingtian shook his head and didn't mind.
"Hmph! That Gu Xuan was so arrogant and conceited that day. Let's see if he dares to be so complacent this time … Supposedly, after they returned today, they stayed within the central tent. Gu Xuan's expression is probably as unsightly as it can be right now. "
Xiao Xun grunted coldly, and the corners of his mouth curled into a ridiculing smile. "The defeat this time can be said to be the responsibility of him alone. It's all because something went wrong with his scheme!"
A trace of coldness flashed within Xiao Yu's eyes. "That Gu Xuan has completely lost face for the Prime Minister's Estate this time … Even if Prime Minister Gu knew of this, he would probably be angered to the point of spitting blood! A few words and a lousy scheme caused the death of over ten thousand officers … I'm afraid only that Gu Xuan is capable of doing this. "
"I still remember the flattering appearance of General He and the two strategists when they were in front of Gu Xuan that day … They even said that Gu Xuan had inherited Prime Minister Gu's wisdom. I'm really curious, what sort of expression will they have when they face Gu Xuan once more? "
As Xiao Xun finished speaking, although he didn't have any intention of disrespecting the over ten thousand officers and soldiers that had died, he still slightly took pleasure in their misfortune.
Presently, the expressions of He Wei An and the two strategists under his command were naturally unsightly.
"Eleven thousand three hundred and fifty-two of our brothers have died …"
Within the spacious tent, He Wei An's expression was extremely unsightly, and he had an ashamed and resentful expression as he looked at Gu Xuan who had an unsightly expression, as if he'd forgotten Gu Xuan's distinguished identity. "Gu Xuan, shouldn't you give me an explanation? Our border army fully cooperated with your scheme, but over ten thousand of our people were cheated and killed by the Southern Champion Kingdom! "
"Didn't you say that your scheme was foolproof?"
He Wei An's face was crimson red, and he burst into rage.
He Wei An was able to possess his current status and make an army of 100,000 submit to him, and he'd relied on himself to climb step by step to get to where he was today. Normally, he was even famous for cherishing his subordinates.
Once, a Centurion under his command was assassinated by someone from the Southern Champion Kingdom that had infiltrated Relentless Thriving City.
He went to the Southern Champion Kingdom by himself and infiltrated Southern Barbaric City to kill two of their Chiliarchs!
After that incident, he was called Madman He by the people of the Southern Barbaric Kingdom!
Since then, the people of the Southern Barbaric Kingdom didn't dare carry out assassinations again.
"He Wei An, this Young Master has already said that it was the people of the Southern Champion Kingdom that were too cunning."
Gu Xuan's face sank as he repeated himself.
The people of the Southern Champion Kingdom were too cunning?
What excuse was this?
Pu!
He Wei An was angered to the point his face flushed red, and he spat out a mouthful of blood, then he pointed at Gu Xuan and roared with grief and indignation. "Gu Xuan, if it wasn't for you being the son of the Lord Prime Minister … You've caused the death of over ten thousand of my brothers, and just this crime alone would cause you to die for sure today!"
This time, if it was one of his strategists that had cheated over ten thousand officers to death.
He would have directly attacked and killed that strategists long ago!
But Gu Xuan's background was too strong, otherwise, he would absolutely not allow Gu Xuan to live for even a second longer.
"What? You still want to kill me?"
Gu Xuan's face sank as he sneered. "It's only ten thousand lowly lives, do you think they can compare to this Young Master's noble life?"
Presently, various pressures descended onto Gu Xuan, causing him to be on the verge of collapse and almost lose all reason.
If it was the usual him, he would surely not speak such words in an occasion like this.
"What did you say?!"
He Wei An's face went grim as he was angered to the point of repeatedly spitting out a few mouthfuls of blood, and the killing intent on his body couldn't be suppressed any longer and was on the verge of bursting out.
The eyes of Nie Fen, who hadn't spoken all along, went cold, and he kicked out, directly sending Gu Xuan flying. He coldly shouted, "Gu Xuan, you caused the death of so many brothers. Not only did you not apologize, you actually said such heartless words … Today, I'll properly teach you a lesson on behalf of Prime Minister Gu!"
"Nie Fen, you dare touch me?!"
Gu Xuan stood up, his eyes went cold as hatred shot into the sky.
"Big Brother Gu Xuan."
The two Paladin Academy's Star Mastermind Department students that had always been by Gu Xuan's side hurriedly stopped Gu Xuan, and they had bitter smiles on their faces.
"What? You two think it's my fault as well?"
Gu Xuan's face sank.
"Big Brother Gu Xuan, what you said earlier was indeed going too far."
"That's right. That's ten thousand lives."
The two of them laughed bitterly.
At this moment, Gu Xuan took a deep breath and calmed down, realizing that he was indeed too impulsive earlier.
However, it was impossible for him to apologize and admit his mistake!
He was the son of the Prime Minister, a high and mighty existence. How could he easily apologize to another?
"Kill Gu Xuan!"
"Make him pay with his life for the lives of over 10,000 brothers!"
"Kill Gu Xuan!"
"Pay with his life!"
… …
Right at this moment, deafening voices resounded throughout the entire campsite with a vast momentum.
Gu Xuan's face went grim.
Nie Fen frowned and walked out in large strides.
With a glance.
Only now did Nie Fen notice that besides the 10,000 plus officers of the Crimson Wyrm Army under his command, the remaining 90,000 officers of the border army were all gathered around this tent, and all of them had faces full of rage …
They had come to take revenge for the deaths of over 10,000 brothers!
What son of the Prime Minister? They didn't care!
They only wanted to use Gu Xuan's fresh blood to comfort the souls of their 10,000 brothers in heaven!
"If you don't want to die, it's best if you don't go out."
He Wei An's icy cold gaze swept past Gu Xuan who was terrified to the point his face went pale and his legs were trembling. He took a deep breath and walked out of the tent with crimson red eyes.
"General!"
Right at the instant He Wei An walked out of the tent, the 90,000 officers outside the tent directly knelt on the ground.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
… …
It was as if the earth was quaking and the mountains were collapsing!
"I've let down my dead brothers!"
The tears in He Wei An's eyes couldn't be restrained any longer when he saw this scene …
Men don't easily shed tears, and it's only because they haven't been deeply hurt!
"General, it's not your fault, it's all Gu Xuan's fault!"
"Exactly, if it wasn't for him asking the brothers to go deep, those brothers wouldn't have died!"
"He asked the brothers to give their lives away!"
"We suspect that he's a spy from the Southern Champion Kingdom!"
"Kill him!"
"Kill him!"
… …
The crowd of border army officers were in high spirits.
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