The remains of the betrayers were buried as if nothing had happened.
The enemy's main force, due to the obstruction, had their march delayed.
But words spoken are like water spilled, ten days to reach the city and annex it. This had already been declared, and to go back on it would be to slap themselves in the face.
How embarrassing would that be!
The twins ordered a night march to make up for the lost time.
High-level ability users had excellent physical conditions, so pulling two all-nighters was not a significant issue for them.
However, it was different for the low-level ones.
Especially the prisoners.
They were already injured and, without food or water, many had fallen. After two consecutive nights of marching, tens of thousands had collapsed by the time they reached the city gates.
The remaining people were also exhausted, looking half-dead.
An Nuan and a dozen leaders stood atop the city gate, sneering:
"Oh my, a mighty force of hundreds of thousands set out. I thought you'd be a formidable fighting power. Turns out, you all have dark circles under your eyes that could be used to paint traditional Chinese art. Hey, are you sure you can still fight?"
Tang Qing, upon seeing An Nuan step forward to speak, exclaimed in surprise, "A woman? Are you guys okay, letting a woman lead you men?"
Female high-ranking officials were rarely seen in the base.
Generally, female high-ranking officials were either the boss's lover or a direct relative.
Someone like her, already at level seven, with her strength and influence, should have been qualified for a high-ranking position.
But at most, she was only a vanguard captain.
She wasn't even invited to base meetings, let alone given a chance to speak.
How could this woman stand in front of a circle of men and speak?
Chen Wenjing: [Nuan Zong, the woman on the far left seems a bit out of place.]
An Nuan looked at Tang Qing.
The moment the two women's gazes met, Tang Qing felt a very strange sensation.
Chen Wenjing: [She seems... to admire you? To yearn for you, Nuan Zong.]
What does "yearn" mean?
Yearning for one's enemy? This woman has a big heart.
Fortunately, it's not love. She didn't want to attract another person like Zi Xing.
The twins stepped forward and sneered:
"You're quite good-looking, with soft, fair skin. If you beg us nicely, we can make you our exclusive female slave."
"Becoming an exclusive female slave is a glorious honor. We brothers will take good care of you!"
Chang Kai Tong could no longer hold back. His magnetism was compressed into a core, wanting to launch them into the sky.
Chang Kai Tong: [What to do, I also really want to take good care of them...]
Everyone chuckled.
Hao Yun Feng: [There are plenty of people who like that kind of thing in the military. I can help you realize your wish.]
Chang Kai Tong laughed, "Then I'll trouble you, Uncle Hao."
"We're all on the same side, no need for such formality. But they must be captured alive. No one wants them dead. We don't have that kind of hobby here!"
The twins: "What are you whispering about?"
"Brother, they don't seem to be taking us seriously at all. Look, that girl is even sitting down."
An Nuan sat down on Juan Juan's back.
The two-and-a-half-meter-tall big cat was more imposing than a tiger, perfectly suitable as a mount.
An Nuan cleared her throat, holding a microphone:
"Listen up, those of you who have been stripped of your clothes."
"I know you are survivors captured from various places. You didn't want to participate in this skirmish. So, I am willing to give you a chance to choose."
"We will not hold those who wish to leave responsible. We also welcome those who wish to defect."
"If it's because your families are being held hostage, I advise you to be sensible."
"You must have seen their actions in these past few days."
"People like you, who still have value, have ended up in this pathetic state. Do you think the women and children will fare any better?"
"Their fate will only be worse than yours!"
An Nuan's words were quite inflammatory.
Some people's hearts began to stir.
They had personally witnessed the fate of women and handsome men in their hands.
The external forces were like this, what about within the base...
They dared not imagine.
Thinking about it might lead to despair...
An Nuan: "People who can ruthlessly kill their own comrades, and you expect them to spare you? You're dreaming!"
"Damn it!"
An electromagnetic cannon whizzed past An Nuan's ear.
The twins were shocked.
No damage at all?
That was an electromagnetic cannon.
It had destructive power within a hundred meters, how could it have no effect?
An Nuan only felt a gust of wind brush past her ear, a tingling sensation.
The twins' first attack didn't even make a ripple.
This further destabilized their morale.
The long-haired man laughed, "Look at the cannons you two fired, no power at all. Are they hollow dummies?"
"Wang Ruo, what did you say? Say it again, you bastard!"
Wang Ruo lazily sat up from the ox's back.
"I said you fired dummy rounds, completely useless!"
"Heh, if you're so capable, you try!"
"I'll try!"
He sat up, tied his long hair, and raised his hand. Hundreds of electromagnetic feather arrows appeared in the air.
"Fire!"
The feather arrows shot towards An Nuan.
She didn't move, but as the arrows approached, they vanished into thin air before her.
Wang Ruo was stunned, what was going on?
The twins burst into laughter, "Hahaha, your arrows can disappear out of nowhere? That's amazing!"
"Brother Wang's Thunder Feather Arrows are said to be very powerful, but seeing them with my own eyes, they're nothing special. Hahaha."
Wang Ruo glared fiercely at them.
His murderous intent was barely hidden.
"You brats, if you keep blabbering, I'll let you both taste the power of the Thunder Feather Arrows."
"Heh, come on, we'd love to see if you're stronger or we are!"
Hao Yun Feng: [These three bastards are already fighting amongst themselves before the real fight has even begun. So amusing.]
Chen Hao: [Are we fighting or not? I feel like they're just stalling.]
An Nuan also sensed it.
Although they were a joint force, there wasn't much coordination between them.
But they were from three major bases. Would they really engage in infighting in front of the enemy?
An Nuan didn't believe it.
She didn't know what trick they were up to, but she couldn't indulge them.
She nodded.
The troops fired peony bombs, a dense volley of bombs launched into the sky.
Wang Ruo shouted, "I knew you'd pull this stunt! I was waiting for you! Tornado!"
He drew out his iron fan and waved it. Two small tornadoes engulfed the peony bombs.
The crackling flames exploded within the tornadoes, with only a very small number reaching the ground.
The twins laughed, "We were prepared for this! You let your guard down because we were arguing, didn't you? Hahaha, serves you right!"
The tornadoes advanced towards the city gate.
Wang Ruo: "Taste your own medicine! Haha!"
An Nuan smiled, "Intelligent, but only a little! Wooden Fish."
"Fire Tornado!"