Outside Wudu City, the former sea of blood and mountains of corpses had long vanished, replaced by thousands of skulls embedded in the city walls.
Warriors arriving from afar, passing through Wudu, felt the pervading atmosphere of desolation and stillness, a spirit-stirring aura. The grotesque skulls lay silently on the wall, accepting eternal repentance!
Ever since they were embedded, they had been cursed by the people of Wudu. Thousands of heads were now in a state of disrepair.
"They brought this upon themselves, they can't escape their fate!"
A warrior, gazing at this shocking sight, couldn't help but sigh.
Not long after.
*Clack, clack, clack!*
The gates of Wudu City opened, revealing Liao Hua standing majestically before an army of ten thousand, slowly advancing. Behind him, five thousand Jingzhou soldiers, their cultivation uniform, resembled a colossal mountain, filling the void.
Following closely were ten thousand elite Shu Han soldiers, armed with long spears and clad in armor, their cold and piercing glint exuding a chilling, oppressive aura of slaughter!
"March!"
Liao Hua led the army, raising his three-pointed halberd. The blade was sharp, and a murderous aura surged as he roared like thunder.
*Thump, thump!*
The ten thousand soldiers moved like thunder, their roar shaking the heavens and earth!
Upon receiving Yang Hao's orders, Liao Hua had organized the army and settled the one hundred thousand civilians who had relocated to Wudu.
The army, having rested for several days, now bared its sharp fangs once more!
As one, the ten thousand soldiers unleashed a rolling murderous aura that swept across the land.
The army marched out, their grim aura soaring into the sky. The distant warriors respectfully moved aside. Such a powerful army was unprecedented!
The people of Wudu came out in droves to see off the army. Liao Hua's arrival had not only rescued them from dire straits but also promulgated a series of policies for recuperation and prosperity.
Wudu, which had been in a state of despair for months, finally welcomed the warm sunlight.
"Do you know where General Liao Hua is leading the army?"
"I heard that General Gao Shun has already annihilated the forces of Ma Sanye, the leader of the Xiliang bandits. Tianshui has been recaptured."
"Your news is outdated. I received the latest intelligence that Prefect Yang has ordered the complete eradication of the Xiliang bandits. I estimate that General Liao Hua is leading the troops to Anding and Beidi!"
"That's right, that's right! Those detestable bandits should have been executed long ago!"
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"We wish General a victorious return! May our General sweep away the Xiliang bandits and bring peace to the land!"
The citizens shouted loudly.
The army marched north, watched by the populace!
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Within Anding City.
At the Prefectural Governor's Mansion in Anding, Wang Chai, the leader of the Anding faction of Xiliang bandits, had one arm around a beautiful woman and the other holding a large bowl, drinking greedily.
*Gulp, gulp, gulp!*
"Brothers, eat well and drink well. Tomorrow we'll do something even bigger. I'll lead you to enjoy yourselves, ahahaha!"
Finishing his drink, Wang Chai's eyes gleamed darkly as he shouted.
"That's right, that's right! Following our elder brother, we'll only enjoy prosperity!"
In the center of the hall, a group of women in flamboyant attire were dancing. The matters of Tianshui and Wudu had not spread outwards!
Anding, thousands of miles away, remained immersed in laughter and revelry.
Tonight, only the Prefectural Governor's Mansion was brightly lit. The intoxicating aroma of wine filled the streets and alleys. Following the lights, one could see dried patches of blood.
Large swathes of houses had long since vanished, leaving only scattered ashes.
Anding was devoid of ordinary citizens. Those who could flee had already done so. After the bandits occupied Anding, the women were kept, while everyone else, regardless of age, was executed!
Outside the north gate of Anding, three mounds of earth had risen from the ground, burying over one hundred thousand citizens of Anding. The mounds had long since been stained black by blood.
The three mounds looked hastily constructed, with many bones exposed to the air, emitting a foul stench, a truly horrific sight!
The main hall of the Prefectural Governor's Mansion had not been lively for long when.
*Hummm~~*
The entire hall began to shake. The wine cups on the table rattled, spilling their contents across the tabletop.
The bandits' laughter came to an abrupt halt. They had no idea what was happening and looked around in confusion and bewilderment.
"What's happening outside?"
Wang Chai, who had been in high spirits, suddenly lost his interest at the sudden tremor. His face contorted with ferocity.
"Report!"
"Report, Great Leader!"
A bandit hurried forward: "Five thousand cavalry have suddenly appeared at the south gate of Anding and are rapidly approaching!"
*Clang!*
*Slam!*
Wang Chai slammed the wine cup in his hand down on the table: "Prepare to meet the enemy immediately!"
Who dares to attack me? In Xiliang, who would dare to provoke me? Damn it, disturbing my mood, I'll flay him alive.
As Wang Chai reached the top of the city gate, the thunderous sound of hooves echoed throughout Anding. Looking under the moonlight, a dark mass of riders was rapidly approaching, kicking up dust!
Wang Chai, watching the cavalry charging below, frowned and muttered softly, "So many cavalry, could it be Longxi? No, the troops from Longxi can't get here. Tianshui had Ma Sanye guarding it!"
"Could it be Tianhuo Dao?"
Wang Chai observed the scene, his mind racing. He couldn't discern friend from foe for a moment.
*Clang!*
A cold light was directly embedded above Wang Chai's head, shattering the five-meter-high city gate instantly!
A chilling, bone-piercing aura of slaughter swept through the entire Anding. A roar echoed in all directions: "Zhou Yuji of Shu Commandery is here! Who dares to fight!"
The roar was like thunder, shaking the heavens and earth!
"Ningwu cavalry is here! Kill!"
A thousand men as one, their voices thundered, and the rolling hooves stirred up a sky-high dust storm!
"Who!"
Shu Commandery?
Upon hearing this, Wang Chai's mind reeled as if struck by thunder.
That was a power with a Half-Step Grandmaster as its guardian. How powerful was a Half-Step Grandmaster? Even Ma Sanye would have to surrender.
When Grandmasters do not appear, Half-Steps are invincible!
*Hummm!*
A blue light suddenly illuminated within the Ningwu cavalry. Five thousand Ningwu cavalry fully revealed themselves, their faces solemn, their long spears gleaming!
A blue, half-body figure slowly materialized, holding a Yunlan Treasure Spear!
"That's the military formation!"
"Not good!"
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Seeing this, the bandits were filled with dread. They had long forgotten about meeting the enemy outside the city and were now fleeing in panic!
*Boom!*
The blue figure unleashed its blue light, and a treasure spear flew out, like a dragon soaring through the heavens, thrashing in all directions. In the blink of an eye, it slammed into the city gate.
With a resounding crash.
The city gate of Anding shattered, revealing a massive opening.
"Ah!"
"Save me!"
The city wall collapsed. The bandits on the wall, who had no time to escape, were shattered by the spear's aura and buried under the rubble.
The Ningwu cavalry raised their long spears and charged into Anding City. The thousand-strong army formed ranks, and the disarmed and defeated bandits had no power to resist.
Zhou Yuji rode his horse to the rubble and drew his long sword, staring intently at the fleeing Wang Chai.
He propped up his treasure bow with both hands, channeling all his strength into the arrow. The dazzling cold light was exceptionally striking.
Zhou Yuji stared intently at the moving target, a murderous intent blazing in his eyes. Suddenly, his right hand, which had been holding the string, released!