bestfiction Chapter 237 City Wall
Chapter 237 City Wall
In the eastern part of Yunzhou, two mountain ranges and a large river form the boundary between the two states, a result of a long war.
The Black Cloud Mountains are covered with dark rocks, with hidden outposts nestled among them, perfectly blending with the natural defenses of the mountains. Countless battles have turned this place into a terrifying wasteland. The residual power of attacks from numerous powerful cultivators continues to roam the ancient battlefield, and the power of the Great Dao has ravaged the land time and time again for many years without ceasing.
The same is true of Qinglu Mountain. The Qinglu deer in its name has disappeared in many earth-shattering battles, and only a few statues still depict their beautiful appearance.
Between the two mountain ranges flows a magnificent river called the Qunyu River.
Originally, countless streams and tributaries with excellent water quality flowed into this great river. Most of them had light yellow mud and sand at the bottom, which, when viewed from above, resembled bright jade ribbons, hence the name Qunyu River (River of Jade). At this time, fierce battles were unfolding along the riverbanks into the depths of Yunzhou.
The spaceship shuddered a few times before docking at a ground port.
Upon disembarking, Zhong Ming was astonished by the peculiar structure of the place. This ground base had dug a large pit to serve as a port, so that the soldiers could step onto the ground at the edge of the pit as soon as the airships opened their doors.
The key point is that the scene below is equally magnificent, with layers of steel gates and people as small as ants hurrying along below, as if the airship had been stopped above... a prison.
Before they had taken two steps off the boat, a figure descended from the sky. The man was covered in blood, wearing a blue-sleeved white shirt with a large tear in the front, revealing dark green soft armor underneath. He landed, panting heavily, and shouted, "Cultivators proficient in water magic, follow me! The crossing dock needs support."
Soon, a large number of cultivators appeared on the transport ship. This transport ship was not only filled with new recruits and Qi Refining juniors, but also had many Foundation Establishment stage cultivators.
They quickly assembled a formidable force and headed towards the docks in the northeast region.
Zhong Ming then noticed the sign above his head: Yushu City.
This is the Yunzhou terminus of the Qunyu River waterway, which can also be considered the eastern border of the dynasty, and it plays an important role in collecting "cross-border cargo ship fees".
Zhong Ming's team did not immediately join the battle. Although he was a good swimmer, he was completely helpless in water combat and could only seek opportunities to fight on foot.
The high-class dock for the flying boat is located in the southwest of the city. To reach the ferry crossing on the great river, one must traverse the entire city of Jade City.
A guide arrived late and immediately waved to them upon seeing the reinforcements.
"Huh... is that a military support unit?"
"Follow me, everyone, to the city wall~~"
The man led the reinforcements toward a breach in the city wall. The most troublesome thing was not the merfolk attacking the city, but that they had scattered and invaded the vast rural areas, where the wilderness was a mixed bag.
The dragon is a real dragon, and the fish are just ordinary fish.
If they encounter a weaker family or sect, they will inevitably face the fate of being slaughtered and their entire clan exterminated.
"We must block the enemy's main force at the Jade Belt City Pass and seal off the entire river. Those skilled in ranged attacks, go up to the city wall. Those who are slower, go up too. Kill the merfolk who rush up the city wall and protect the others. Those who are fast-moving, form hunting squads to hunt down the enemies who have already come ashore and scattered. Everyone, be careful."
Upon hearing this, the crowd's fighting spirit soared. A group of warriors leaped onto the city wall and quickly dispersed. The city wall suffered heavy casualties, and in some areas only a few mortals remained to hold their ground. They were overjoyed to see the cultivators arrive.
"The celestial army is here! We're saved! Brothers, kill the alien race!" The mortals' morale soared.
Zhong Ming originally wanted to join the hunting team, but the small teams that left the city were as fast as the wind. Just passing by, the strong winds they generated made their faces sting.
"Let's go up the city wall."
They lifted Chen Dahai and rushed up to the side of the city wall. Looking out, they saw scattered white dots on the rushing river. They moved quickly, going against the current from Pingzhou into Yunzhou.
Merfolk have white scales covering their bodies, fins on their backs, and pale gray gills on the sides of their faces. They can breathe underwater. The scales on their legs are bluish-green. Although they have five toes, their toenails are shaped like black claws. Their hindquarters are more like the legs and claws of a dragon than a fish.
However, after research by some knowledgeable "great scholars," they were indeed human beings, not mutated fish demons.
That's how it appears on the surface, but behind the scenes, nobody acknowledges it. Don't ask; the answer is always ethnic conflict.
It's normal for so many ethnic groups within humanity to fight each other every day, so it's not unusual for them to fight with your group.
The merfolk were originally quite adept at hiding in the river; their white scales on their backs were easily confused with the snow-white waves in the sunlight. What a pity.
This is Yunzhou.
The cultivators, skilled in water magic, fought fiercely on the great river, turning the water red with blood. The scales on their backs only made them easier to spot.
After Zhong Ming helped Chen Dahai set up his wheelchair, he told him to hold back for now.
"Once they get onto the city walls, then you can suppress them with fire. Your advantage is that you have higher accuracy at short range."
Zhong Ming saw many large figures, each accompanied by a large number of merfolk. If he was not mistaken, they were merfolk at the Foundation Establishment stage, leading their respective tribes to attack the city.
This time, it's not about Foundation Establishment fighting Foundation Establishment, or Qi Refining fighting Qi Refining. Who cares about rules on the battlefield?
This was Zhong Ming's first time on such a large-scale battlefield, and he couldn't help but feel a little scared. He lay on the city wall, secretly observing the enemy, but from the perspective of the defenders on the city wall, his buttocks were sticking out high, which was quite unsightly.
"Coming, coming, lie down."
Zhong Ming swiftly pulled his head back, and an attack slammed into the city wall. A slight ripple flashed above the city wall, greatly weakening the incoming attack. After hitting the city wall, it only left a small crater.
"Hey you green recruits over there, get ready, they're coming up!"
A man's voice came from behind, grating and sounding exactly like the old hooligan at the village entrance harassing the widow next door.
There was no time for Zhong Ming to ponder how the other side had figured out they were new recruits. He immediately drew his weapon, pressed himself against the city wall, and hid in the shadows perfectly. It was morning, and the sunlight was slanting down, casting a shadow.
As for Xuanjing and Yue Kaishan, they were both very excited. One of them kept taking out talismans and folding them together like origami flowers, while the other had already begun to gather his strength. He had finished practicing the starting stance of the Yue Family Fist and began to strike out one move after another as if practicing martial arts, with his fist force growing heavier and heavier.