bestfiction Chapter 42 The Crown Prince Protects Ningguta, Enemy Country Attacks
Chapter 42 The Crown Prince Protects Ningguta, Enemy Country Attacks
With the enemy's spies wiped out, Zhao Hu knew that Xiao Jingchuan would definitely carve out his own power in Ningguta at this moment, and he also hated Duan Yousi.
Inside the enemy camp, the campfire was tossed about by the raging wind, its leaping flames mirroring their furious, raging hearts.
Just as the scout finished reporting the shocking news that Xiao Jingchuan and his men had dared to slaughter their own troops so brutally, the entire scene seemed to be swallowed up by an invisible fear, falling into a deathly silence.
At this moment, there was not a sound of human voices around, only the howling wind shuttling back and forth between the tents, emitting low whistling sounds, which added to the eerie and terrifying atmosphere.
Upon hearing this devastating news, the enemy chieftain, who had been sitting firmly in the top position, suddenly stood up from his seat like an enraged lion.
He was exceptionally tall and robust, like a moving hill.
His fleshy face was twisted and contorted with extreme rage, making him look particularly frightening. Especially his eyes, which were the size of copper bells, were now filled with dense blood vessels, as if they were about to burst open and kill at any moment.
A loud "bang" was heard as the enemy chieftain slammed his enormous, fan-like hand onto the table in front of him.
The poor, already somewhat simple and fragile wooden table couldn't withstand such a heavy blow; it instantly shattered into pieces, turning into a pile of wood chips scattered on the ground.
At the same time, important items such as wine bowls and strategic maps placed on the table fell to the ground and shattered.
Immediately afterward, the enemy chieftain unleashed a thunderous roar: "Xiao Jingchuan, Xiao Jingchuan, I swear I will never forgive you! This grudge must be avenged; I will tear you to pieces!"
"Tear him to pieces, and then use your dog's head to pay tribute to my brothers who died tragically at your hands!" His roar was deafening, echoing through the sky, and even the entire camp trembled.
However, despite facing such a furious leader, everyone else in the tent was pale and looked terrified. No one dared to say a word, for fear of accidentally provoking the ruthless god who was already on the verge of going berserk.
In an instant, the bugle sounded, its echoes resounding through the sky, shattering the cold silence of the icy plain. The enemy surged out of their tents like a tidal wave, their horses' hooves crushing the snow and kicking up countless shards of ice.
They were clad in heavy leather armor, and the long swords in their hands gleamed coldly, reflecting off their ferocious faces.
The vast army surged toward Ningguta, billowing dust rising behind them like a roaring black dragon about to devour the isolated city in the northern frontier.
The city walls of Ningguta are faintly visible in the distance, their thick bricks covered with snow, exuding a sense of desolation and vicissitude.
Upon hearing the earth-shaking sound, the soldiers on duty on the city wall tensed up and hurriedly rang the alarm bell.
A sudden, melodious yet urgent bell rang out, echoing like thunder across the ancient city walls. The unexpected sound startled a flock of crows that had been peacefully perched under the eaves, causing them to take flight in panic, circling in the air and emitting piercing cries. At the same time, a thrilling battle for survival was about to begin.
The city's inhabitants were instantly plunged into extreme panic and chaos. People fled in all directions in a frantic manner, shouts rising and falling, mingled with the terrified cries of children; the entire city seemed shrouded in fear. However, the enemy army, about to surge in, turned a blind eye to the carnage within the city. Their iron hooves thundered, relentlessly advancing towards the city, showing no sign of slowing their conquest despite the pleas and cries of despair.
"Waaah... Heaven, please have mercy on us poor souls and spare our lives!" The elderly, the frail, the women, and the children cried out in despair, tears streaming down their faces. At that moment, they had resigned themselves to their fate; perhaps today would be the end of their lives.
Just then, the clouds above Ningguta in the previously gloomy sky suddenly began to churn and surge, followed by a flurry of large, feathery snowflakes falling from the sky.
The cold snowflakes quickly covered the earth, turning the world into a silvery white expanse.
Gu Liuli was curled up in her warm bed, sleeping soundly.
However, when the sharp alarm bell rang in her ears, she was jolted awake from her sleep. Xiao Jingchuan, who was beside her, did the same. The two of them opened their wary eyes almost simultaneously, jumped out of bed without hesitation, hurriedly put on their coats, and quickly left the room.
Upon arriving outside, they were surprised to find that Mu Yu, Mu Zetian, and the others were already standing on the high city wall, their gazes fixed intently on the approaching enemy troops below.
Looking at the densely packed enemy army surging in like a tidal wave, Mu Zetian, Wang Guangrong, and the others couldn't help but gasp in shock.
Faced with such a large and aggressive enemy, they were momentarily at a loss, completely unable to assess whether they could withstand this powerful offensive.
"Ding!" A clear and melodious sound, like a silver bell, suddenly rang out deep in Gu Liuli's mind.
Immediately afterwards, a mechanical and cold voice came without warning: "Emotional fluctuations detected in the host, triggering an emotional mission; assist Xiao Jingchuan in turning the tide, completely reversing the current critical situation in Ningguta, and killing the general Jiang Yiche from Xijing Kingdom on the spot! As long as this arduous mission is successfully completed, you will receive the enviable magical ability of photographic memory as a generous reward!"
Upon hearing this sudden system command, Gu Liuli frowned slightly and her lips twitched a few times.
She inwardly groaned, because every time the system assigned her a task that required taking lives, it would specify certain methods and means.
The requirements are either to shoot with a bow and arrow, kill with a gun, or at the very least, kill the target with a knife. In short, if you don't strictly follow the methods specified by the system, you won't get any rewards, let alone any benefits at all.
At this moment, Xiao Jingchuan, who was standing to the side, stared at Gu Liuli, whose expression was slightly solemn, and said softly, "Li'er, this place is full of dangers. You should retreat into the city for the time being. I will handle everything outside."
He knew full well that the enemy general Jiang Yiche, who had come to invade, was no ordinary man; he was a renowned and fierce general in the Western Jing Kingdom. It was said that this man possessed superhuman strength, his power comparable to that of a dozen strong oxen, and ordinary soldiers were utterly helpless against him. Not only that, this General Jiang was also proficient in various military strategies and tactics, and he used them with ease and mastery.
However, despite facing such a formidable enemy, Xiao Jingchuan never flinched or showed any fear. He had once made a solemn promise to Xiao Han that he would defend Ningguta no matter what and build an army as strong as steel there.
Even if it ends in a lose-lose situation, he will never hesitate or regret it.
Moreover, nobody knows that those 200,000 soldiers didn't actually die!
"Jingchuan, we are severely lacking in manpower! Relying on just a few of you to fight against that pack of wolves and tigers below is like throwing an egg against a rock—there's absolutely no chance of winning! And you must understand, Ningguta isn't just home to us able-bodied young men; there are also many elderly, weak, and disabled people. Even if we include all the strong and healthy young people, we probably still wouldn't be able to hold them off!" Gu Liuli analyzed the dire situation with a grave expression.