"Clang!"
The longsword was unsheathed, and the blade pressed against the neck of the centurion. Lin Muyu's gaze was calm as she said, "I have no time to talk nonsense with you here. Which corps do you belong to, and who is the highest commander here?"
"I …"
The centurion was dumbstruck and said, "We belong to the Cangnan Province Governor's Office, a corps directly under the Seven Seas Province. The highest commander is the vanguard Captaincy Zhang Meng …"
"Take me to see him immediately!"
"Yes!"
… …
In the depths of the dense forest on the side of the official road was the barracks, garrisoned with ten thousand imperial troops. However, these troops did not seem to be able to stop the invasion of the demon race.
Lin Muyu and Qin Yan urged their horses to slowly follow behind this centurion. Along the way, many soldiers cast shocked gazes over.
In the large tent of the vanguard, Captaincy Zhang Meng was in the middle of a discussion. A group of high-ranking officers with the rank of chiliarch were divided into two sides. When Lin Muyu and Qin Yan walked in together, this Zhang Meng knew his stuff. His gaze glanced at the badge worn on Lin Muyu's chest, and he immediately cupped his fists and said, "General Zhang Meng greets Young General!"
Lin Muyu asked, "You know me?"
Zhang Meng nodded. "Yes, during the Spring Ploughing Festival … this general was fortunate enough to see the true appearance of Young General."
As he spoke, Zhang Meng looked at Lin Muyu with some astonishment, and then looked at Qin Yan, saying, "Young General, how did you end up in such a sorry state? Weren't you … celebrating in Winter Frost City?"
"Celebrating?"
Lin Muyu said indifferently, "The Yangwei Corps was defeated, completely annihilated!"
"What?! Completely annihilated?! "Zhang Meng was incredibly shocked and said," What happened? "
"Have you heard of the demon race?"
"No …" His face was blank. In reality, before this, Lin Muyu and Qin Yan had never heard of any existence like the demon race in this world.
Lin Muyu took a deep breath and said, "A group of demons descended from the sky and surrounded Winterfrost City for nineteen days. We used up all of our provisions and were completely annihilated in the end. Young Prince Qin Yan and I swam across the Rice River by a hair's breadth to survive."
Zhang Meng's face was full of shock. "Are those demons really that powerful?"
"Yes."
Lin Muyu nodded her head and said, "The Demon Race can defeat a human army of one hundred thousand with only ten thousand Armor Demons, and they have more than one hundred thousand Armor Demons now, so … we can't defend this place."
"Where's Marquis Min Yulin … and General Du Hai?"
"They've all died for the country."
"…"
Zhang Meng's heart was in complete turmoil. He muttered, "Then what should we do... when will the Demon Race attack Cangnan Province?"
"I don't know, but it should be soon."
Lin Muyu walked to the commander's seat and sat down. She raised her head and said, "Zhang Meng, bring me a pen and paper. Prepare a messenger bird to send to Lanyan City. I want to write a letter to Her Highness."
"Yes!"
The pen and paper were immediately prepared. Lin Muyu quickly described everything that happened in Winterfrost City in ugly handwriting. She told the capital to prepare in advance, and then put the letter into the tube. With the sound of flapping wings, the news would reach Lanyan City as soon as possible, and the head of the empire would know about the Demon Race. It would take at least two days to fly to Lanyan City, but Cangnan Province couldn't wait like this.
"Zhang Meng."
"Yes, Young General. What are your orders?" Zhang Meng was very respectful. Although he was the Captaincy of Qihai City, he had seen Lin Muyu when Qin Jin was still alive, so he naturally knew the status of this young Grand Deacon in the empire.
"Give me a map. The more detailed, the better."
"Yes!"
A map was laid out in front of them. Lin Muyu looked at it carefully and frowned. "There are no rivers marked on this map?"
"This …"
Zhang Meng nodded. "Yes, but I can draw it for you. There is a tributary of the Daojiang River between Cangnan Province and Lingdong Province. Although it isn't very wide, it is still nearly 300 meters wide. For the convenience of marching, a total of seven bridges have been built on this tributary of the Daojiang River, allowing warhorses to gallop through."
"Ah?"
Lin Muyu asked, "Where are we now?"
"Here, east of the tributary of the Daojiang River."
"I see …"
Lin Muyu stood up and put away the map. "Zhang Meng, are you willing to listen to my orders?"
Zhang Meng cupped his fists. "Young General is the Empress's sworn brother and also the Grand Deacon of the empire. This subordinate is naturally willing to listen to Young General's orders! Young General, please speak your mind! "
"Yes."
Lin Muyu softly said, "Now, immediately pass down the order for all of your men to break camp and head to the west of the tributary of the Daojiang River. Then send down the order for all of the imperial troops stationed at the bridges to dismantle all seven bridges and requisition all of the fishing boats on both sides. Let the people move to the west side of the river. The east side of the river is no longer safe."
"Young General … Why is this tributary of the Daojiang River so important?" Zhang Meng was confused.
Lin Muyu lightly said, "The main force of the demon race is the Armor Demon Corps. As far as I know, these Armor Demons are afraid of water and cannot swim at all. So this tributary of the Daojiang River may be able to stop their footsteps to the west. Do it immediately. If it is too late … Perhaps the demon race will be able to swallow all of the empire's territories. In addition … the Armor Demons eat humans. Do not have the intention to discuss conditions with the demon race. They do not treat us as equal creatures. "
Zhang Meng was frightened when he heard this. He nodded and said, "Yes, this general will do it now!"
… …
In the afternoon, the army set off and headed directly to the west side. After crossing the iron chain bridge, they immediately cut the iron chain. Lin Muyu did not know how big Zhang Meng's military power was, but he could only do this much.
On the surface of the tributary of the Daojiang River, fishing boats came and went and many commoners were also moving.
Later on, Zhang Meng came back with a few pieces of Yu's letter and said with a dignified expression, "Young General, three of the seven bridges have been dismantled but there are still four that do not dare to dismantle the bridges. At this time the relationship is very big and they must obtain the approval from the Five Valleys Governor's residence before they dare to dismantle the bridges. What should be done?"
"Is that so?"
Lin Muyu clenched her teeth and said, "What is the military position of the people who are guarding the bridges?"
"Colonel rank Chiliarch."
"That's good. Zhang Meng, you personally bring people to dismantle the bridges. I will bear any responsibility. Prepare two fast horses for me. I will go to the Five Valleys City to get the approval. This matter must be done immediately otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable."
"Yes, this subordinate understands!"
A little later, they brought dry rations and left on two fast horses. Lin Muyu and Qin Yan were burning with anxiety. Perhaps other people did not know the pros and cons, but the two of them could not be more clear. As long as the demon army crossed the river, how would the Empire's flat land be able to resist Lei Chong's army of one hundred thousand armor demons?
… …
Two days later, Five Valleys City.
The population of Five Valleys City had already become very sparse. After Lin Muyu and Qin Yan entered the city, they felt the desolation of this place. It was no longer as prosperous as the seven great cities.
And at this time, the culprit behind the poisoning of nearly two million people in Five Valleys City had one hundred thousand soldiers stationed in Five Valleys City. When Lin Muyu arrived at the Governor's residence, she saw Xiang Yu.
"Take him down!"
This was the first sentence Xiang Yu said when he saw Lin Muyu. All around, a group of Seven Seas City soldiers opened their bows and pointed straight at Lin Muyu and Qin Yan. Xiang Yu held the Bloodthirsty Spear with a face full of smiles.
"Xiang Yu, what do you mean?"
"What do I mean?"
Xiang Yu raised his eyebrows and said, "I heard that an army of the so-called 'Devil Race' appeared in Winter Frost City and annihilated the entire Yangwei Legion. Let me ask you, are people who escaped under such circumstances not considered deserters?"
"Impudent!" The Fire Serpent Spear in Qin Yan's hand was surrounded by flames, and it looked like he was about to attack.
At this time, Xiang Yu sneered, and an invisible aura pervaded the surroundings. Under the pressure of a Divine Domain expert, Qin Yan was actually unable to move, and the Fire Serpent Spear in his hand couldn't move at all.
Lin Muyu's gaze turned cold, and she silently circulated the Seven Planets Profound Energy. Suddenly, rays of starlight flickered on her body, and the prelude of the Seven Planets Transformation forcefully crushed Xiang Yu's domain pressure.
"You still dare to attack me!?"
The long spear in Xiang Yu's hand was vast and mighty with the power of primal chaos. He laughed loudly and said, "I originally didn't want to kill you for Chu Huaiyi's sake, but you forced me to make a move!"
After Xiang Yu stepped into the Divine Domain, he became more and more arrogant. With a sweep of his long spear, he used the seventh form of the Primal Chaos Nine Strikes — Primal Chaos Annihilation!
The surrounding space seemed to solidify, and the power of primal chaos frantically devoured all power!
Lin Muyu didn't give in either. Her right arm gently moved backward, and the power of the Stellar Arts in her body surged into her arm, quickly accumulating the third form of the Stellar Arts — Five Mountains Descend from the Heavens!
A mass of stardust energy transformed into the Mountain Constellation, and it blasted straight at Xiang Yu's long spear!
"Bang!"
The two extremely powerful forces collided, and an astonishing shock wave immediately erupted. A group of archers were pushed back one after another. Xiang Yu retreated several steps, and the palm holding the Bloodthirsty Spear was slightly numb. He felt that the power of Lin Muyu's attack was very strange. The Five Mountains Descend from the Heavens' profound energy was like rock and metal, and it poured into his arms, making him unable to move as usual. Lin Muyu was also shaken back a few steps, and a burning pain came from her arm. The wound seemed to have been torn open.
However, Lin Muyu's heart was more ecstatic. The third form of the Stellar Arts was enough to tie with Xiang Yu. If she used the God Binding Chains martial soul, Xiang Yu would most likely be defeated by this strike. This was enough to prove that her power was already above Xiang Yu's. Even though he was a Divine Domain expert, he lost more than one and a half stars in terms of heart techniques and moves.
"Do you want to escort me back to Lanyan City?"
Lin Muyu said indifferently, "Then call your personal guards to rush back to Lanyan City with me. However, the demonic army will enter Cangnan Province soon. If you, the frontline commander, can't defend it, then bring your head to see Xiao Yin!"
Xiang Yu gritted his teeth. Originally, he planned to put Lin Muyu in the prison carriage and send him back to Lanyan City, but now it seemed to be a little difficult, so he could only send people to escort him back. Thus, he raised his eyebrows and said, "Milord, one thousand soldiers, escort Lin Muyu back to Lanyan City, and let Duke Lan deal with him."
"Yes!"
…
Escorted by a thousand cavalrymen, this was a lineup that was flattering and flattering.
Lin Muyu and Qin Yan smiled slightly, turned over and mounted their horses, and rushed in the direction of Lanyan City, eager to return.
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