"General, are we really going to let them go unchecked?"
"No, we did. We spared the lives of all those we stopped!"
"Spared their... lives?"
Many generals clearly didn't understand this statement.
Lin Tian's strategy was something Wang Jian hadn't told them about.
He merely watched with a relaxed expression as the Chu army entered the territory of Qin, saying,
"Don't be fooled by their joyous expressions as they entered!
When they truly reach their destination, they won't even be able to cry!"
"Because a great demon king awaits them in that place!"
This remark, to those with sharp minds, conveyed the intended meaning.
As for the less intelligent ones, Wang Jian couldn't be bothered to explain.
Meanwhile, the old nobles of the three kingdoms were still waiting for the Chu army's arrival.
However, as they waited, they suddenly felt something was amiss.
It seemed too quiet all around them.
The guards they had sent out hadn't returned for a long time.
Initially, the old nobles of the three kingdoms didn't react to this situation, but soon they realized something was wrong.
"What's going on? None of our people seem to have returned?"
"Huh! It really seems so. Our men have been out for over half an hour, why haven't they shown up yet?"
"I feel something is not right. It's too quiet around us, why isn't there a sound? This is very wrong!!"
The more these three old nobles spoke, the more grim their expressions became.
The more they spoke, the more they felt their situation was precarious.
However, before they could react further, a laugh suddenly echoed.
"I thought you would take a while longer to notice. I didn't expect you to still have some vigilance!"
"Since you've already discovered it, then there's no need to play games anymore!"
As this voice spoke, all the old nobles were greatly startled.
Then, they looked towards the source of the voice and saw a very, very young man.
This young man was extremely handsome, looking just like a young master of a noble family.
Many people felt a sense of unfamiliarity when they saw him.
They had never seen this person before, and they had no idea why he would appear at this time.
However, some people *had* seen this young man.
But, every single one who recognized him let out a gasp of shock.
"Ah! It's you!!"
"Lin Tian! It's Qin's Lin Tian!!"
"Heavens! How is this possible? How could Qin's Lin Tian be here? We're finished!!"
Some had witnessed Lin Tian's effortless destruction of a kingdom.
Therefore, upon seeing Lin Tian, they were filled with immense fear.
Thinking about what they had done, they knew even more surely that they were finished.
At this moment, those who recognized Lin Tian fell into despair.
Those who didn't recognize him were startled at first, then their hearts chilled.
Although they didn't recognize Lin Tian, they had heard all sorts of legends about him.
They understood very well that it was Lin Tian who had proposed the confiscation of their wealth.
They understood even better that the main force for confiscating their wealth was the army under Lin Tian's command.
Lin Tian's appearance here at this time was undoubtedly news that plunged them into utter despair.
The faces of many turned ashen white.
"You, how did you know we were here? How did you know about our plans?"
"The Chu have already sent troops for you, and you still think your actions were secret?"
"Weren't you waiting here for the Chu army to pick you up?"
"However, I think you don't need to wait anymore. Let me wait for you!"
"As for you, there's no need to stay here!"
With that said, Lin Tian lightly waved his hand, and instantly, an army of over a hundred thousand appeared.
These troops had already surrounded the manor, leaving them no chance to escape.
The next moment, the slaughter began.
Lin Tian showed no mercy to those who were prepared to aid the enemy.
At his command, they were directly ordered to kill them all.
In less than the time it takes for half a stick of incense to burn, everyone here was wiped out.
Afterward, Lin Tian didn't desecrate any of the bodies.
Instead, he led his army and concealed themselves in the vicinity, waiting for the Chu army to arrive.
Lin Tian had already communicated with Wang Jian. He had told Wang Jian to let one army enter.
Let them come to escort these old nobles of the three kingdoms.
Only in this way would Lin Tian have an opportunity to inflict heavy losses on the Chu army.
The Chu army, unaware of this,
Upon entering Qin's territory, they had rushed towards their rendezvous point without stopping.
They knew very well what they were doing within Qin.
Therefore, they had no hesitation or delay along the way.
However, upon reaching their agreed-upon location, they felt something was wrong.
"What's happening? Why do I feel like there's no one here? Did we come to the wrong place?"
"Impossible. We confirmed this place repeatedly with General Xiang. How could we have found the wrong place?"
"Since we didn't find the wrong place, then it's highly likely... we've walked into an ambush!!"
The Chu army reacted quickly. Not seeing anyone, they soon realized they had walked into an ambush.
However, this realization filled them with extreme terror.
The next moment, the Chu general who had sensed the ambush let out a desperate roar.
"Alert!!"
They knew that the Qin army was likely here, possibly even watching them.
Therefore, the Chu army hastily entered a defensive posture.
At the same time, they scanned their surroundings, guarding against the sudden emergence of the Qin army.
However, as soon as they entered their defensive formation, the Qin's volley of arrows descended upon them.
As if no order had been given, a vast number of arrows appeared silently, heading directly for the Chu army.
Seeing the arrows, the Chu army felt their hearts turn to ice.
This scene was something they had never anticipated.
They had thought what awaited them were the old nobles of the three kingdoms and endless wealth.
But who would have thought that what awaited them were not the pleasant things they had imagined?
Instead, it was Qin's merciless arrows, their feared enemy.
As the arrows continued to rain down, a large number of Chu soldiers fell directly.
Beneath the sky-filling arrow rain, they were as weak as ants, with no power to resist.
They didn't even see the enemy's faces as they died.
The arrow rain lasted for the time it takes to burn half a stick of incense, scattering the Chu army into disarray.
At this moment, Lin Tian led his army and charged out swiftly.
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