After one day and one night, the heavy rain stopped. Long Ji's camp had been badly mutilated and was in a mess. There were corpses everywhere, and fresh blood mixed with the rain, emitting a strong stench of blood. Long Ji's battle flags were all over the place. The pursuit had yet to stop. Luo Yu, Qin Yong, and the others had already led the cavalry to the Muyu City's passageway to intercept them.
Gods seemed to be unable to change anything in this battle. Even though Lin Tongtian, Dora, and the other God state experts had also participated in the battle, they had only killed a few thousand soldiers. They were unable to change the overall situation of the battle.
"Your Highness, I've found it!"
A soldier held up a commander's flag with the word 'Fang' embroidered on it and said, "This is their commander's flag."
Feng Jixing raised his hand to take the flag and could not help but smile faintly, "They fled in such a hurry that they didn't even want the commander's flag. Other than having a strong military force, the Tianji Empire's commander is really useless!"
At the side, Chen Xiaoli smiled and said, "Your Highness Prince Xin is really good at commanding!"
Feng Jixing took a look at him and said, "Chen Xiaoli, you've improved a lot over the years. It can be seen from the few battles at Cloud Pass. Once the Empire recovers, your military position will probably be promoted again. I'll congratulate you first."
"Thank you for your guidance, Your Highness!"
Chen Xiaoli cupped his fists and bowed. He knew very well that if it was not for Feng Jixing's massacre of the Seven Seas Province's generals, he would not have had the chance to make a name for himself, let alone become the commander of a wealthy province like the Seven Seas Province.
Just then, an army galloped over from not far away. It was the Wolf Army.
Great Wolf Lord Maodun, Second Wolf Lord, Guanxing, and the others had all arrived. Before they could even start fighting, they got off their horses. Great Wolf Lord knelt down, not caring about the mud on the ground. "Great Wolf Lord Maodun of the Northern Desert greets Your Highness Prince Xin."
"Get up, Great Wolf Lord."
Feng Jixing got off his horse and personally helped Great Wolf Lord up. He smiled and said, "It's all thanks to Great Wolf Lord attacking from both sides. Otherwise, the Long Ji Empire probably wouldn't have been defeated so easily. It's me, Feng Jixing, who should thank Great Wolf Lord for forsaking the darkness in time and walking on the right path."
Maodun's expression was a little ugly as he said awkwardly, "Thank you for your understanding, Your Highness!"
Second Wolf Lord coughed softly, as if reminding them of something.
Big Wolf Master hurriedly said, "Your Highness, we have won this battle. Six out of ten soldiers of the Long Ji Army are gone. The Wolf Soldiers have completed their mission. So … I want to lead the Wolf Soldiers back to our hometown, back to the Northern Desert."
"Back to the Northern Desert?"
Feng Jixing smiled and said, "There's no need to rush. Dora, Fang Lan, and the others from the Long Ji Corps are cunning and cunning. Now that the situation has not been completely settled, Great Qin still needs to rely on the power of the Wolf Soldiers to fight against the Tianji Empire. Why don't Great Wolf Lord come with me to attack Muyu City? The rations in Muyu City will be enough to feed the Wolf Soldiers. Once we have completely defeated the Long Ji Corps, I will personally send the Wolf Soldiers back to their hometown.
Mao Dun faltered. "This …"
"What's this and that? How many wolf soldiers did we lose in this battle?"
"More than 32,000 died, and more than 40,000 were injured."
"You see, with so many injured wolf soldiers, how can we let them continue to travel such a long distance? Let's do as I say. Let the Wolf Soldiers stay. The medical officer of the Elixir Department of the Qin Army will treat their wounds. Rest and reorganize. Tomorrow morning, we will go to Muyu City and continue to kill the remaining soldiers of the Long Ji Corps."
Feng Jixing's words left no room for discussion. Although he had a smile on his face, his killing intent was hidden.
The Wolf Soldiers were known for their ferocity and violence, but there were very few cultivators among them. They only had strong physiques, and a Divine King like Feng Jixing was simply a threat to them. How would the Great Wolf Lord dare to disobey? He could only nod and say, "Yes, this subordinate understands. Your Highness, we shall take our leave first."
"Good. Someone, send the rations to the Wolf Soldiers. Send the best Elixir Department chefs to make delicious food for Big Wolf Master."
"Yes!"
"Wait, Big Wolf Master."
"Is there anything else, Your Highness?" Big Wolf Master was stunned.
"I want someone from you."
"Who?"
"Star Gazing."
"Ah?" Big Wolf Master was slightly startled.
"Why, can't I?" Feng Jixing asked with a smile.
"No, no … you can, you can …" Mao Dun looked at Star Gazing and said, "Mr. Star Gazing, then … you will stay by Her Highness' side. I hope … you will not forget the kindness of the Wolf Tribe."
"Yes!"
Star Gazing nodded.
After Big Wolf Master and the others left, Star Gazing said, "Your Highness, what are you doing?"
Feng Jixing said lightly, "Star Gazing, you are a Qin citizen. Today, I will give you a chance to serve the Qin Empire. Are you willing to stay by my side and fight for the Qin Empire, and for Her Highness Qin Yin?"
"I … I …" Star Gazing was trembling. He had calculated everything, but he did not expect this.
"Are you willing?" Feng Jixing asked again.
"I … I am willing!"
Star Gazing knelt on both knees. His elegant white robes were stained with muddy water, but he still knelt there, refusing to get up.
"As ordered, Star Gazing is promoted to a Rank 4 Commandant and will be the Imperial Army's top advisor. Whenever the Imperial Army uses troops, Mister Star Gazing must participate in the planning. It's decided. Zhang Wei, you'll be in charge of Mister Star's clothes and accommodation."
After saying that, Feng Jixing spurred his horse and left, heading straight for Cloud-Passing Pass. He was going to pay Tang Xiaoxi a visit.
Star Gazing knelt on the ground, trembling all over as if he had been given a new life. He was a smart person and knew that it was necessary to buy people's hearts. However, to think that Feng Jixing had allowed him to participate in the planning of all military operations when he had just joined the Imperial Army, making him one of the brains of the Imperial Army. This was not buying people's hearts but relying heavily on him.
Watching as Feng Jixing's horse hooves splashed up the muddy water, Star Gazing lifted his head, tears gushing out as he mumbled, "From today onward, Star Gazing's life will belong to Prince Xin …"
Swoosh!
His collar was grabbed by someone, and Zhang Wei tossed him onto the back of a horse as if he was carrying a little chick. "Stop grumbling. You're a man, but aren't you being pretentious? I'm about to vomit because of you! "Come with me. I'll prepare a set of Imperial Army attire for you. I feel like hitting someone just by looking at your wolf soldier's scholarly attire. Quickly take it off while I can still hold it in and not hit you!"
Star Gazing was stunned for a moment. However, when he saw how uncouth Zhang Wei was, he did not feel angry. Instead, he felt a little touched.
…
At Cloud-Passing Pass, Feng Jixing and Chen Xiaoli walked up the city gates side by side to pay their respects to Tang Xiaoxi.
"Get up."
Tang Xiaoxi smiled and stood up, saying, "General Feng, tell me quickly. Have we won?"
"Yes, Princess."
Feng Jixing laughed out loud. "It's not just a victory. It's a great victory. The Long Ji Army has lost close to 70,000 to 80,000 men, and five Dragon Knights have also been killed." Other than that, the troops that the Long Ji Army gathered from the various prefectures in the Cloud Province have also been dispersed or incorporated. Princess, don't worry. The Cloud Province will definitely return to the Qin Clan's hands in less than half a month. "
"Good, that's good. Who did you send to go after them?"
"Luo Yu and Qin Yong."
"Good. It's good that you didn't send Zhang Wei. The Long Ji Army's strength still exists. In addition to Duo La, Lin Tongtian, and the others, they can't be underestimated."
"Yes, I understand."
"Here, I've received 14 letters to rescue the Emperor."
"Rescue the Emperor?"
"Mmm." Tang Xiaoxi placed a stack of letters in front of him and said, "When the main force of the Empire was unable to resist the Tianji Empire, the prefectures of the various prefectures recruited their own troops. Now, they've all risen in revolt. Take a look for yourself."
Feng Jixing flipped through the letters and smiled. "From 500 to 10,000 people. Hmph, the prefectures of the various prefectures have really put in a lot of effort. However, I'm very surprised that these people have openly killed the defending generals and troops of the Tianji Empire. It's good that they're here. It saves us the trouble of recovering the cities one by one."
"Yes."
Tang Xiaoxi smiled leisurely and said, "However, we still have to be on guard. It's true that these feudal vassals are going against the Tianji Empire, but they'll also become a big problem for us. Once they gather their troops and become self-confident, it won't be so easy for us to subdue them. After all, the Empire's army has suffered heavy losses and is unable to fight another civil war."
"Mmm, I know. I'll pay close attention. Princess Xi, I'm going to organize the army to recover the Cloud Province soon. Are you coming with me?"
"No, I'm going to Cloud Pass."
Tang Xiaoxi looked towards the southeast and said, "Recently, I haven't been able to sleep well at night. I keep feeling that something will happen to Mu. I have to make a trip there. Only when I see him can I feel at ease."
"Mmm, I understand. Leave the matters of Cloud Province to me, Feng Jixing."
"Alright, I'll set off in the afternoon. Please take care, General Feng. The northern border of the Empire will be handed over to you."
"Yes!"
…
In the Southern Ridge, the flames of war burned from Tiger Subdue Pass all the way to the central part of Mount White Mang. At the foot of the mountain about five miles away from Dragon Slaying Pass, flames soared into the sky. Another bloody battle had taken place.
The Longdan Army Camp had almost exhausted the last of their Magic Crystal Crossbows. Finally, they had carved out a bloody path from the Blackstone Empire's army camp and headed straight for Dragon Slaying Pass.
The number of people fighting was getting fewer and fewer. After three consecutive days of fighting, Lin Muyu's troops had already fallen from fifty thousand to less than thirty thousand. However, these thirty thousand people were like a single spark that would eventually set the prairie ablaze. Therefore, Lin Muyu didn't want to give up on them.
However, the moment everyone rushed out of the dense forest of Mount White Mang, they were stunned.
In front of them, the Ashen Flame Army and the Sea and Mountain Army were densely packed. There were no less than a hundred and fifty thousand people. Moreover, divine power was enshrouding them. Needless to say, Baili Qin, Han Shu, and the others were all there. They had already made up their minds to block the exit of Dragon Slaying Pass, so that Lin Muyu's men wouldn't be able to enter Dragon Slaying Pass.
"What should we do … Is the heavens going to kill our Longdan Army Camp?" Wei Chou's voice was slightly trembling. "Our brothers haven't produced anything for a day. If we don't resupply soon, I'm afraid we won't even have the strength to charge."
Zhen Yifan and Su Yu remained silent.
The cleverest housewife couldn't cook without rice. At this moment, the thirty thousand people had already reached the end of their rope.
…
"Clang!"
Lin Muyu pulled out the Ice Origin Sword and said indifferently, "Listen to me. Follow the walls of Dragon Slaying Pass and kill our way in. The empire's army on the walls will naturally use the Magic Crystal Cannons and arrows to cover us. Let's take as many as we can. It's better than being completely annihilated."
"Yes!"
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