Wang Chong would never underestimate his opponents, much less a shrewd Imperial Great General like Duwusili or a strategist like Dalun Ruozan. If he had brought out a fake, Duwusili would have already killed Chen Bin.
Gao Xianzhi, Cheng Qianli, and Xi Yuanqing were left confused by Wang Chong's words. They had no idea what Wang Chong was talking about.
"So, Wang Chong, were those three pieces of paper real or fake?"
Gao Xianzhi went straight to the point with a frown.
"The letters were real, as was the content. It's just not what Duwusili wanted."
Wang Chong faintly smiled, a profound look on his face.
Other than Wang Chong, no one else could explain the inside story of this transaction. The highest realm of array formations was Array Phenomena. However, this ancient power was not as simple as people thought.
In the history of the entire continent, there was a period of time when formation phenomena were actually very common. And it was not just the Central Plains. The Western Turks and the Ouzan Plateau had all had their own unique formation phenomena, all of them at the pinnacle of their power.
Once one reached the level of formation phenomena, one could use the power of the world to greatly increase the power of one's soldiers, allowing them to reach an inconceivable level of power and defeat their opponents.
However, due to an unforeseen event, the highest level and ultimate power of these formations had completely disappeared from the entire continent. If not for this, the Celestial Wolf Great General would not have spent so much time and still ended up empty-handed. And he would not have been like he was now, the moment he discovered the secret of formation phenomena on Wang Chong's body, he could no longer restrain himself and began to think of a way to seize it.
In the post-apocalyptic world, in order to deal with the foreign invaders, many people thought of this ultimate formation power. However, this ultimate formation power, from scratch until it finally saw the light of day, had expended countless manpower and resources, taken countless detours, and created many different versions of it.
In the end, after gathering the power of the entire world, the best version of the true formation phenomena was finally selected from the countless versions!
"Don't worry, my lord. I've already arranged everything. Although the version that Duwusili had taken was real, I had made some minor changes to it. The more he cultivates and delves into it, the greater the harm it poses to him and the greater the weakening of his power. Furthermore, it's not even close to the true realm of formation phenomena. — — This is also my punishment for using such despicable methods to kidnap Chen Bin. "
Wang Chong tapped his fingers on the table and said confidently.
Wang Chong didn't explain much.
"Wang Chong, I believe you."
Gao Xianzhi's eyes brightened, and he didn't ask any more questions. No matter what Wang Chong had done or how he had done it, as long as Duwusili couldn't obtain the true formation phenomena, he would be at ease. This was the only thing he was concerned about.
"Qianli, Yuanqing, fortify the city's defenses to prevent Abu Muslim and Dalun Ruozan from joining forces and making a comeback. In addition, let the soldiers rest. "
"Yes, Milord!"
The pair respectfully replied.
… …
"Congratulations to user for achieving preliminary victory in the Battle of Talas. You are rewarded with eight thousand points of Destiny Energy."
As the meeting concluded and the group left, Wang Chong prepared to stand up. Suddenly, a familiar voice rang out in his mind. A golden light poured into his mind, and Wang Chong instantly sensed a subtle transformation in his body. His body seemed to have gotten stronger, his cells more energetic.
At the same time, the light in his mind shifted. From the moment Abu Muslim had arrived at Talas to the moment Abu Muslim led the Arab army in retreat, countless sabers and swords had been flashing, mountains of corpses and seas of blood had appeared before Wang Chong's eyes, one fierce battle after another taking place at an astonishing speed.
The final scene in Wang Chong's mind was that of an enormous map of the continent slowly turning until it finally stopped at the golden number 8000.
"The first phase of the battle is over. The second phase is about to begin!
"Warning! User has an extremely high chance of defeat!
"Warning! User's situation will become even more complicated. His true opponents are not limited to the Arabs. If the mission fails, user will be obliterated! User must use every method possible to survive.
"The reward for the second phase is 20000 points of Destiny Energy. If the mission fails, 80000 points will be deducted. User has an extremely low chance of survival. Another warning! Before the Battle of Talas is won, user cannot retreat. Retreat means death! One mountain cannot hold two tigers. The two empires must decide the final victor! "
… …
Almost at the same moment the rewards for the first phase of the mission were issued, a string of information flowed into Wang Chong's mind like a waterfall. Wang Chong's face froze in shock. Chen Bin had already been rescued, but the Stone of Destiny had only announced the victory of the first phase now. This was already rather strange, but what was even stranger was the string of information the Stone of Destiny had suddenly revealed.
"Has the battle still not been won?"
Wang Chong's mind was in turmoil. He had already taken control of the Behemoths, more than half of the Skyquaking Army had been killed, and more than half of the Arabs' elite forces had been killed. Abu Muslim and Ziyad had fled several dozen li, no longer as powerful as before. Wang Chong had originally believed that the battle had ended here, that the siege had been resolved and that it could come to a close.
But Wang Chong had never imagined that the Stone of Destiny would reveal that this was only the beginning of the war. It was far from over.
"His situation will become even more complicated. His true opponents are not limited to the Arabs …" What does this mean? Could it be that the Arabs have other allies? But the strongest power to the west of the Cong Mountains is the Arabian Empire. All the neighboring countries have been conquered by them, so how could they have any allies?
Of all the information revealed by the Stone of Destiny, this was the most perplexing part. Wang Chong sensed that his involvement in the Battle of Talas had changed yet again, as if there was something important that he did not know.
But what was it?
As Wang Chong's mind was in turmoil, he quickly left the hall.
… …
Putting aside the matter of the Stone of Destiny, when the news of the victory in the Battle of Talas reached the rear, in the city of Suiye closest to the Cong Mountains …
"Wonderful!"
"The Arabs have retreated! The Tang people have defeated the Arabs! "
"I just knew that the Tang Dynasty would win, Protector-General Gao! Protector-General Gao!! "
… …
The originally chaotic Suiye City was suddenly filled with jubilation. Countless merchants who heard the news came out to the streets. The bandits, highwaymen, and all sorts of other forces who had been looting and setting fires all over the place retreated one after another. The city slowly regained its order.
The Tang Dynasty had operated in the Western Regions for many years and still had some prestige. Now that the Tang Dynasty had defeated the combined armies of the Arabs, the Western Turks, and the Ouzan, it meant that the Western Regions would soon return to the rule of the Tang Dynasty. Using this chance to make an enemy of the Tang Dynasty was no longer a wise move.
"Damn it! The Arabs have hundreds of thousands of soldiers, far more than those bastards from Qixi and the Anxi Protectorate army, but they still lost. What the hell? What a bunch of useless trash! "
In the northwest corner of Suiye, on the road leading out of the city, a one-eyed and bearded Hu rode a large horse, a strange saber ten feet long in his hand, a hateful expression on his face.
The Tang people had ruled the Western Regions for many years, and they had finally found a rare opportunity to plunder and plunder. They had never expected that in such a short time, the legendary Governor of Iron and Blood of the Arabian Empire would be forced to retreat.
"Leader, what do we do now? The Arabs gave us money to make trouble in the rear for at least three months, and it's not time yet. "
A thin and quick-witted Hu bowed and whispered.
This time, the Arabs had thrown out large sums of money to bribe the tribes in the rear and have them make trouble in the rear. Where else could they find such a good deal where they could obtain both benefits and money? Thus, the tribes immediately agreed.
"There's nothing else to be done! Feng Changqing is not an easy fellow to deal with. Celestial Wolf Great General Duwusili sent people to kill him, but he still managed to escape. Moreover, he's gathered a group of people, so we shouldn't continue to be enemies with him. After all, Gao Xianzhi doesn't eat meat. Retreat! As for the Arabs … they only have themselves to blame. "
The one-eyed bearded man spitefully said. After taking one last look at the Anxi Protectorate headquarters and the banner fluttering in the air, the one-eyed man waved his hand and quickly led his group away, vanishing from Suiye City.
The Tang Dynasty still had some power, so no matter how unwilling they were, they could only retreat.
"Wonderful!"
At this moment, countless buildings towered in the center of Suiye, and in the very center of these buildings was a grand and majestic residence that exuded an ancient and distant aura.
'Anxi Protectorate'!
Several large golden characters had been painted on a black background on the entrance to the residence, signifying the place of supreme authority in the Western Regions.
At this moment, Feng Changqing was seated high above the hall. His fists were tightly clenched, his expression one of excitement.
"Young Marquis, I just knew that you could do it!"
At this moment, Feng Changqing's eyes were bloodshot and his expression was one of agitation. Ever since Wang Chong had led his army through Suiye and over the Cong Mountains toward Talas, he had been constantly paying attention to what was going on there. And now, after a long and torturous wait, Feng Changqing had finally received the news he had been waiting for.
Even though Abu Muslim and the Arabs had not completely retreated, Abu Muslim and the Arabs had not completely retreated. But for Feng Changqing, this stage of victory was the best news he had received so far. At the very least, the Anxi Protectorate army had gained the initiative. It was no longer trapped in the city, in a desperate situation where it could be completely wiped out at any moment.
"Wang Chong, thank you!"
Feng Changqing's heart was filled with gratitude.
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