Cangnan province, west bank of Daojiang. Flags were fluttering on the steel wall. The morning mist was quickly dispersed by the sun, turning into rain drops that splashed on this fertile land.
The temperature in Cangnan province was very mild in all four seasons, which was suitable for growing all kinds of crops. That was why it became one of the central provinces that produced food in the whole empire. But at this moment, Cangnan province had become the battlefield of the decisive battle between the Qin Empire and the Tianji Empire. The atmosphere on the wall was tense. The shiny magic crystal cannons were pointing at the distance, ready to fire at any time.
Qin Yan held his sword and walked on the wall in his military uniform. This was what he had to do every day: check the defense. Since Prince Zhong was checking in person, the soldiers naturally couldn't slack off.
On the other side, flags were fluttering in the wind. At least two hundred thousand soldiers of the Tianji Empire were waiting. They hadn't attacked the city yet, probably because the siege equipment hadn't been completed, and there was still a wide Daojiang in the middle. If they didn't solve this problem, the Tianji Empire wouldn't be able to break through the steel wall with just the dragon knights.
"Qu Chu, is my cousin really back?" Qin Yan suddenly asked.
"Yes."
Qu Chu stroked his white beard and smiled, "Her Highness Qin Yin's last reincarnation was in the Western Heaven Realm, and she accidentally became a Golden-winged Battle Angel. That Xiyin is Her Highness. Things in the world are so coincidental. When Yu fought with Baili Qin in front of the Dragon Slaying Pass, he used his bloodline to trigger the bloodline resonance of Xiyin, awakening the God Binding Chains and memories deep inside her body. So, Empress Qin Yin really came back."
"That's great … that's great …"
Although he had heard this news for two days, Qin Yan was still very excited, "Once my cousin comes back, the whole world will be loyal to us, and our Qin Empire will be saved."
"Yes, but …" Qu Chu looked at the other side and said, "Ah Yan, you should look at the enemy in front of you first. Beiming Huan will attack soon. He won't wait for Yu and Feng Jixing's army to attack the steel wall."
"Yes, I understand."
Qin Yan said, "As long as I guard this place for half a month or even ten days, Eldest Brother and Prince Xin will definitely come to provide reinforcements. Moreover, Cousin Princess will come as well."
"Yeah!"
Qu Chu squinted his eyes and looked into the distance. He said, "Yan, look in that direction … The Tianji Empire seems to be assembling some kind of weapon. It must be prepared for us."
"Oh?"
Qin Yan gazed into the distance, only to see a group of Tianji Empire's soldiers circling around a pitch-black "big guy". Qin Yan's body immediately trembled. "Magic Crystal Cannon?"
"That's right." Scholar Ling, who was standing next to him, said with a smile, "The Tianji Empire has intercepted at least a hundred of our Magic Crystal Cannons. Although most of them have been damaged, some of them should still be usable. Once they launch an attack, they must have figured out how to use them. When that time comes, I'm afraid that the steel wall will not only have to face the Dragon Knights' Sword Qi, but also the Magic Crystal Cannons' bombardment."
"My God …"
Qin Yan's expression changed drastically, and he said, "We don't have the Dragon Imperial Battle Spiral to defend against the Magic Crystal Cannons. Once they use the Magic Crystal Cannons to bombard us, I'm afraid a huge hole will be made in one shot. The entire steel wall will simply be useless!"
Scholar Ling said, "I think that Lord Qu Chu definitely has a way, right?"
Qu Chu muttered, "There's only one way, and that is to use the physical body to intercept the Magic Crystal Cannons in the air. After all, they won't have too many Magic Crystal Cannons. Furthermore, they aren't that adept in using them. The Beamon King and Ice Palm Fire Fist are gods who possess divine walls. It can't be any better for them to intercept the Magic Crystal Cannons."
Scholar Ling grinned. "Lord Qu Chu, you have a divine wall too. Why don't you go?!"
"I'm already old. At my age, you still want me to go block the cannon muzzle?" Qu Chu said with a smile.
Scholar Ling waved his paper fan and also smiled. "Alright then. Just take it as the White Leaf Four Absolutes having a bitter life. The successors call you grandpa, so we must also call you grandpa. We mustn't mess up the seniority."
…
In the distance, ten miles away, it was a lively scene outside the Tianji Empire's main tent. A large group of people surrounded a Magic Crystal Cannon and pointed at it. They were all beaming with joy and spittle flying everywhere.
"It's this big guy that killed hundreds of our warriors with one shot!"
"Yeah, even fierce beasts like the Tiger Leopard Cavalry would be blown into pieces by one shot!"
"The people of the Great Qin Empire are all monsters. They can even make this kind of iron monster."
"So that's how it should be used. Our counselors have no clue at all. A bunch of idiots who only know how to make gold coins and play with women. When it comes to the critical moment, they can't even make a single hair!"
In the main tent, Beiming Huan's face turned green. He said, "Still no clue?"
"Yes."
Caster frowned and said, "We still can't figure out how to ignite and fire it. It's so frustrating."
"Our captives don't want to tell us either?"
"So far, we haven't caught a single captive who knows how to use the Magic Crystal Cannon."
"Humph!"
Beiming Huan slammed his palm on the table and said, "Southern Ridge has been turned upside down. I heard that Xiyin has awakened her memory. She is the Empress of the Qin Empire, Qin Yin. Now, Lin Muyu, Xu Jiantao, and Xiyin have already defeated the trash of the Blackstone Empire in Southern Ridge. Even the Saint Martial God Baili Qin was killed. If we still can't sweep through the iron wall and go straight to Lanyan City to take over the capital, I'm afraid there will be a lot of changes if we stay here for too long!"
"Yes, General!"
Caster said, "How about … we find a chance to send someone to sneak into the iron wall and catch someone who knows how to use the Magic Crystal Cannon?"
Beiming Huan sneered, "Why bother? If it's something that can be done with gold coins, then there's no need to take the risk. Since there's no result, I'll go see someone tonight, and we'll have a conclusion tomorrow morning!"
"Yes!"
…
Late at night, a quiet city in the Cangnan Province had fallen into a deep sleep. Yutian County was a land of fish and rice. It was surrounded by water on three sides, and the fishing industry was very developed. With enough water irrigation, this place produced a lot of rice every year. It was a very rich city.
In the county capital, an old man was sitting leisurely in the yard, enjoying the wine and beauties. Late at night, there were still two enchanting dancers kneeling by his legs, pouring wine for him. The old man seemed to be enjoying it very much. His hands wandered over the dancers' shoulders and back, feeling the softness and smoothness of his palm. This Cangnan Province was a good place, and the beauties here were also the best in the world!
Marquis Yu Zhong, a vassal of the Qin Family. He was already 62 years old, and could be counted as a three-generation vassal. He had two thousand guards in his hand, and the Yutian County was only thirty miles away from the iron wall. While the war was going on, he was living a very luxurious life.
"Swoosh!"
A figure suddenly appeared in the air. It was a middle-aged man in a golden robe. He smiled and said, "Marquis Yu, you are in a good mood. You still haven't gone to bed in the middle of the night?"
Yang Zhong hurriedly looked up, and a trace of surprise flashed across his face. He hurriedly signaled the two dancers to leave, and then knelt on the ground, saying, "Yang Zhong, kneel to greet General Beiming."
Beiming Huan slowly landed, picked up the wine pot on the table, and took a big gulp. He said, "The wine of the Shattered Cauldron Realm is so much better than the ones in the Celestial Pole Continent!"
"I wonder what General is here for today …"
"I have a favor to ask of you."
"Oh?" Yang Zhong was a bit surprised, and said, "What is it?"
Beiming Huan smiled, sat down, and said, "In the battle of Ling Dong, we got quite a lot of magic crystal cannons, and we were planning to follow up our victory and sweep the Western Region with our magic crystal cannons. But we ran into a problem. We only have magic crystal cannons and shells, but we don't know how to fire them or how to calibrate them."
Yang Zhong immediately understood why Beiming Huan was here. He cupped his fists and said, "But General Beiming, I am only a civil official. Things like Magic Crystal Cannons are all supervised by the Weapon Department, and I can't help you!"
"Can't help you?"
Beiming Huan took out a stack of gold notes and said, "One hundred thousand Jin Yin coins, thirty in total. Is this enough to buy the method of using Magic Crystal Cannons?"
"This …" Yang Zhong's face turned green.
Beiming Huan sneered, "What? Do you still think you are a loyal official of the Qin Family? Don't forget, you sold the defense map of the Dong Shuang City to us for two hundred thousand Jin Yin coins. Do you want to back out now? I still have your letter. If I give it to Lin Muyu, what do you think will happen to you? "
"Hahaha, General, you must be joking."
Yang Zhong said, "We are all businessmen, why should we hurt each other? The usage and calibration of the Magic Crystal Cannons are not impossible. I can bribe one of the generals on the steel wall and have him join your army. Naturally, it won't be difficult to obtain the usage of the Magic Crystal Cannons. "
Beiming Huan laughed, "Good, good, good. It is so good to have a friend like you in the Tian Ji Empire. But when will that guard friend of yours come?"
"Three days later, at the same place."
"No, two days. I will decide the place."
"Yes, General." Yang Zhong's face was covered in sweat. Beiming Huan was indeed a cunning old fox.
The light flashed, and Beiming Huan had already left, as if he had never been here. But the stack of gold notes on the stone table was real, and they were all from Lanyan City. The Tian Ji Empire must have taken a lot of these notes along the way. Right now, Beiming Huan was not short of money. He just needed help.
…
On the fifth day of the seventh month, when the sky was just beginning to brighten, a large army marched out of Ling Han City in the dark of the night. The vanguard of the army headed straight for the northwest direction, which was the direction of Cangnan Province. Finally, the troops under Lin Muyu, Qin Yin, and Tang Xiaoxi's command set out. A majestic army of sixty thousand elites, carrying a large number of Magic Crystal Cannons, Magic Crystal Cannons, and other supplies, galloped along the main road.
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