Although the Linggu Valley had fewer people, they were still defending the entrance of the rift valley. The entrance was very narrow and could only fit three or four people side by side. This made it impossible for the silver-armored cultivators to show their advantage in numbers, at least in a short period of time.
In the beginning, both sides used crossbows to shoot at each other, but these crossbows would eventually be used up.
The silver-armored cultivators charged forward with silver shields for a while, but they couldn't break through the enemy's defenses no matter how hard they tried. So they retreated a little and stopped attacking.
After some adjustments, a portion of the silver-armored cultivators blocked the entrance of the rift valley, while the rest climbed to the top of the two sides of the rift valley.
The silver-armored cultivators at the entrance of the rift valley only stared and got into formation. Meanwhile, the silver-armored cultivators at the top of the two sides of the rift valley continuously threw down boulders and shot down arrows.
The Linggu Valley cultivators looked like they had nothing to worry about, but in reality, they were like turtles in a jar. This was because there was no way out of this rift valley. They were surrounded by steep cliffs on all sides, and there was only a very narrow exit in front of them. But now, it was completely blocked.
Fortunately, the interior of the rift valley was quite spacious. The Linggu Valley cultivators could easily dodge the boulders and arrows that came from the top of the rift valley.
At this time, the Linggu Valley cultivators at the entrance of the rift valley were already having a hard time maintaining their defensive formation. They also needed to dodge the boulders and arrows. The silver-armored cultivators blocking the entrance of the valley only needed to launch a few waves of attacks to break into the rift valley, but they didn't do so.
In the end, the silver-armored cultivators at the top of the two sides of the rift valley didn't throw down any more boulders and arrows. They just stared at the Linggu Valley cultivators in the rift valley.
The Lin Valley Village's cultivators could guess that the silver-armored cultivators were preparing to trap them inside. After all, they had no supplies now, and the meat they brought with them would run out one day. When that time came, the Lin Valley Village's army would starve to death in the rift valley without the need for the silver-armored cultivators to do anything.
The silver-armoured cultivators wanted to destroy the Linggu Valley army at the smallest cost. This way, the Linggu Valley's main fighting force would be reduced by half, and Silvermoon Village would be able to do whatever they wanted to the Linggu Valley.
The cultivators of the Linggu Valley had thought of digging a cave or a tunnel to escape, but their every move was under the surveillance of the enemy. They had no chance to dig a tunnel or a cave. As long as they made the slightest move, the silver-armored cultivators outside would rush to the entrance of the valley, and boulders and arrows would continuously fall from the top of the valley on both sides.
The Linggu Valley troops were already in a desperate situation.
A few days later, the silver-armored cultivators outside and at the top of the rift valley began to shout loudly for the people of the Linggu Valley to give up resistance. Those who surrendered would be spared from death if they walked out of the rift valley one by one.
In such a desperate situation, the other party was willing to surrender. Naturally, many Linggu Valley cultivators were moved.
The old village chief naturally wouldn't surrender, but he didn't object to others surrendering.
What surprised everyone was that the deputy village chief, who usually acted like a tyrant in the Linggu Valley, also expressed that he wouldn't surrender. He even said that they weren't truly at a dead end, and that there was still hope.
After some consideration, nearly three hundred people really did choose to surrender. They slowly walked towards the entrance of the rift valley.
These cultivators who chose to surrender were basically all alone. To them, it didn't matter which village they were in. Furthermore, there wasn't much in the Linggu Valley that they cared about.
The silver-armoured cultivators actually accepted the surrender of these three hundred people, but only temporarily sealed their cultivation.
In the next few days, the silver-armoured cultivators continued to shout, and dozens of Linggu Valley villagers walked out of the rift valley one after another. After all, they had run out of meat. If they didn't surrender, they would only starve to death.
At this juncture, the deputy village chief changed his mind. He advised the old village chief to temporarily surrender with everyone and not make unnecessary sacrifices. There was already no hope.
"All of you, go out. I won't surrender. Even if I surrender, they won't let me go. After all, I'm the village chief," the old village chief said tiredly.
"If the village chief doesn't surrender, we won't surrender either. We'll fight to the death with the old village chief. At least we'll die a worthy death!" the deputy village chief said righteously after a moment of hesitation.
The deputy village chief had brought many people with him. Even if the deputy village chief didn't surrender, these people didn't surrender either. It was as if they would live and die with the deputy village chief and the people of the Linggu Valley.
The old village chief naturally had many villagers who were loyal to him. Many of them had gone hunting with the old village chief before, and most of them had been saved by the old village chief. Thus, at this moment, they stood firmly by the old village chief's side.
It was precisely because the old village chief had so many strong and loyal villagers by his side that his position in Lin Valley Village was so secure. Even though the deputy village chief had many subordinates and relatives, he never dared to challenge the old village chief.
"Since no one is willing to surrender, then let's eat the last remaining meat. After eating, we'll break out with all our might. Even if we die, we'll at least drag a few of them down with us."
The old village chief took out some fresh wolf meat from his storage magic treasure and distributed it to everyone as he spoke.
When the deputy village chief heard this, his expression changed slightly. His eyes flickered slightly, and no one knew what he was thinking.
Just as the old village chief and the other Linggu Valley cultivators were preparing to eat, Xiao Lingyu, who was on a large tree not far from the rift valley, suddenly discovered a group of no more than five hundred armored cultivators quietly approaching.
Xiao Lingyu recognized this group of armored cultivators. They were the main fighting force left behind in the Linggu Valley. They had obviously come here to rescue the old village chief and the other Linggu Valley cultivators.
However, how would these four hundred people be able to rescue the Lin Valley Village cultivators who were trapped in the valley?
Their arrival was just sending them to their deaths.
These four hundred people didn't directly charge over. Instead, they first observed the situation, and then several leaders began to discuss.
Attacking forcefully was definitely not possible, but there was almost no chance of winning either. After all, they were too few in number and simply couldn't influence the overall situation.
They couldn't come to a decision, so naturally, they sent a message to the old village chief to ask for countermeasures.
The old village chief's reply was to quickly leave and return to the Linggu Valley to help evacuate the villagers, and not to make unnecessary sacrifices.
The old village chief also told these Linggu Valley cultivators outside that they had decided to break out at night.
And just as these leaders continued to discuss countermeasures, Xiao Lingyu arrived in front of this group of cultivators, but he was surrounded by dozens of cultivators.
The leaders walked over. They all recognized Xiao Lingyu. To be precise, there were few villagers in the entire Linggu Valley who didn't recognize Xiao Lingyu. This was because he had once saved Kang Ping from the high platform in the square in front of the entire village. However, Xiao Lingyu, who was originally very admired by many villagers, now made these armored cultivators and the leaders very wary.
"The old village chief and the deputy village chief sent a message saying that you're a spy from Silvermoon Village. How dare you come here!" one of the leaders said coldly.
"When I joined the Linggu Valley, I also made a vow. If I were a spy, if I had done anything to betray the Linggu Valley, my soul would have long dissipated," Xiao Lingyu said calmly.
Hearing this, the leaders frowned slightly.
The soul oaths of cultivators in the Realm of the Gods were also very effective. Cultivators didn't dare to violate soul oaths at all, and if they did, their souls would dissipate.
The fact that Xiao Lingyu was able to stand here unscathed was enough to prove that he wasn't a spy, and that he hadn't done anything to betray the Linggu Valley.
"Perhaps you have some special method to nullify soul oaths. In any case, the old village chief and the deputy village chief definitely wouldn't accuse you unjustly." One of the leaders didn't know how to refute this, so he could only reply this way.
"Let's hear what he wants from us first," another leader interjected.
Everyone stared at Xiao Lingyu, the sharp blades in their hands glinting coldly.
"I'm only here to ask everyone a question. Are you determined to save the old village chief and the others in the rift valley?" Xiao Lingyu asked.
"Nonsense, if not to save them, why would we come here?" one of the leaders said straightforwardly.
"Alright, since that's the case, you can follow me and charge over. Of course, I can charge at the front," Xiao Lingyu said calmly.
"Follow you?"
The leaders were very hesitant, and clearly didn't believe Xiao Lingyu.
"Stay behind me. If I don't try my best to kill the enemy, you can all attack me together. I won't joke around with my life," Xiao Lingyu said.
The leaders pondered for a while, and then one of them said, "You can lead the charge, but not now."
Xiao Lingyu asked, "Then when?"
One of the leaders said, "You don't need to know that. When the time comes, you're only responsible for charging at the front and opening the way for us."
Xiao Lingyu knew that they didn't really believe him, so he didn't ask any more questions. He just crossed his arms in front of his chest and leaned against a tree, waiting patiently.
At midnight, the originally peaceful entrance of the rift valley suddenly heard sounds of fighting. Xiao Lingyu looked up and saw streaks of flames flickering at the entrance of the rift valley.
The sharp sounds of swords clashing and the deafening battle cries intertwined, and the thick smell of blood spread from there.
Many wolf demons gradually gathered here, but when they sensed the commotion over there, they all turned around and fled.
"Brothers, let's charge together and save the old village chief!"
One of the leaders shouted, and then charged toward the exit of the rift valley, forgetting that Xiao Lingyu was leading the way.
Even if they forgot, Xiao Lingyu would still charge at the front, because he had to attract the enemy's firepower and minimize the casualties of the hundreds of armored Linggu Valley cultivators.
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