ATPnovel Chapter 2136: 216: It Begins Today
Chapter 2136: 216: It Begins Today
Capítulo 2136: Chapter 216: It Begins TodayChu Mindao added to the side, “And in their intelligence awareness, the Battle of Noon Sun City was orchestrated solely by you, Tai Yin. The city’s defense forces, led by Wei Guangyao, together with the troops you personally commanded to ambush Bao Bozhao, plus the ten thousand troops under Bao Bozhao’s command that defected and returned, total no more than thirty thousand men. Moreover, with Marquis Xuanping re-securing Xinjie City and engaged in a great battle at the Heavenly Wind Pasture, the God Arrives beings cannot spare themselves, which will reduce their vigilance on this matter…”
While speaking, the two had already walked into the training ground together.
In the training ground, the Soldier Slayer aura surged, spears and swords were dense like a forest.
The one-armed Wei Guangyao was conducting the final war training.
It was possible to regenerate a severed limb, there are many methods. With Wei Guangyao’s cultivation, the resources needed to restore the limb won’t be too overwhelming. The Summer Court will be responsible, and Tai Yin’s assets can fully shoulder it as well.
The problem is time.
At such a critical moment in the war, there simply isn’t time to slowly repair the limb and adjust his state. He himself refused to leave.
Tai Yin said, “The elite forces of Hui Ming Fu are at Huyang Pass, while the forces in other cities are weak. This is the reason why the Qi Army, after attacking Hui Ming Fu from Feng Li Fu, became exceptionally arrogant, and it’s also the foundation on which we successfully ambushed Bao Bozhao. After defeating Bao Bozhao, this perception will surely be shattered. But we still have to find ways to make them underestimate us as much as possible… This is the crux of intelligence misdirection.”
Chu Mindao said, “The fact that they dispatched their troops so quickly indicates that our intelligence misdirection has already succeeded.”
“In the intelligence model we’ve constructed, myself, Wei Guangyao, and the thirty thousand troops represent the upper limit of Noon Sun City’s strength. Moreover, Jiang Wang regards facing me with a significant psychological advantage, hopefully, he will become careless as a result…”
Tai Yin said, “But with Zhongxuan Sheng’s prudence, even if he concludes that Noon Sun City only has thirty thousand troops, he will never respond with just the standard for thirty thousand soldiers and horses. Because Noon Sun City is so crucial now, he will at least find a way to bring in fifty thousand, achieving the scenario of an eagle catching its prey.”
As they spoke, they quickly walked through the training ground and entered the council chamber.
Perhaps the two most exceptional young people in the entire Summer Country, their hurried steps and rapid speech exemplified a race against time. In the harsh, fading river of time, they did everything in their power, striving to save the fate of Summer Country!
There was a touch of admiration in Chu Mindao’s voice, “I can’t get too close, but at least there are thirty thousand on Zhongxuan Sheng Jiang Wang’s side and the other side forming a wedge with them is similar.”
“Did you see their flag?”
“Yes, it says ‘Victory in Sight’ embroidered on it.”
“That’s it then. What’s the banner on the other side?” Tai Yin asked.
“Xie,” Chu Mindao said, “It should be Xie Baoshu.”
“This is good news,” Tai Yin said. “This person is not worth worrying about.”
“Xie Baoshu certainly won’t agree with your assessment, he’s quite flamboyant on the battlefield.”
“It would be best if he disagrees.” Tai Yin turned to ask, “Is the Qi Army’s offensive elsewhere still continuing?”
“According to the scouts’ report, it is.” Chu Mindao said, “I’m stretched thin, unable to witness everywhere firsthand. But having visited Xuanmu City, the attacks and defenses continue there. I didn’t disturb them.”
Tai Yin pondered as he continued, “The situation is so severe, we must be doubly cautious…”
At this moment, in the corner of the council hall, a voice sounded—
“I seem to… have heard Jiang Wang’s name.”
Accompanying the sound that entered the view was a stern man with jade crown-bound hair, sword-like eyebrows, and thin lips.
Holding a sword in one hand, standing like a pine tree.
When he wasn’t speaking, it seemed as if he didn’t exist. When his voice rang, he was already impossible to ignore!
Your ears must hear him, your eyes must see him.
Clearly so calm, yet it’s as if you’ve already been cut.
He gripped the sword with notable strength, as if strangling something. As if countless souls were wailing in his palm.
He’s Yisheng Feng, an outstanding disciple of Southern Dipper Palace, personally taught by True Person of the Seven Kills, Lu Shuanghe, and recently survived the unrestricted pursuit order from Huai Nation Government House, gaining great fame!
He had stealthily infiltrated Summer Country.
This signified that Southern Dipper Palace had intervened in the war!
And until now, not a single hint had leaked out. Even within the main camp of the Xia Army, few knew of this.
Just as Yisheng Feng hid in Noon Sun City, until today, only Tai Yin and Chu Mindao responsible for the Hui Ming Fu counterattack knew about it.
Southern Dipper Palace, having plotted this move for a long time, wouldn’t act unless they could achieve decisive results!
Looking at Yisheng Feng at this moment, Tai Yin said calmly, “Yes. Like I told you, Jiang Wang is already on his way to Noon Sun City.”
Regarding the enmity between Yisheng Feng and Jiang Wang, Tai Yin did not know.
But the firm killing intent Yisheng Feng harbors towards Jiang Wang, he deeply understood.
Last year, upon emerging from the Mountain and Sea Realm, Yisheng Feng specifically blocked him to acquire intelligence on Jiang Wang. This time, with Southern Dipper Palace involving in the Qi Xia war, Yisheng Feng approached him, temporarily in charge of Hui Ming Fu war affairs, explicitly demanding to kill Jiang Wang—he certainly wouldn’t refuse.
Yisheng Feng stood indifferently in the council hall, distinctly sharp and aloof, incompatible with both this hall and all of Noon Sun City.
He had no intention of blending in.
At some point, Jiang Wang’s name had become an unshakable nightmare for him.
Even though he had secured one of the most prestigious immortal destinies, looking back suddenly, that Jiang Wang, who should have led a mundane life in the small town of Fengxi, was standing on Guanhe Platform, basking in the world’s greatest glory.
Childhood memories, thought long forgotten, uncontrollably surged back to mind.
They reminded him again and again—
Lu Shuanghe originally intended Jiang Wang to be his successor!
How could he forget this?
The waves in his heart were beyond words.
But he merely asked, “Then what are we waiting for?”
Tai Yin shook his head.
Southern Dipper Palace is a strong reinforcement; Yisheng Feng is a sharp sword.
In terms of individual combat capability alone, he knew he was no match for him.
Surviving under the pursuit order issued by Duke Chu Huai across the entire Southern Territory, how could it be an ordinary talent? Though the skills in fleeing versus fighting differ, comparing them truly… throughout the Southern Territory, perhaps only an Outer Building-level Dou Zhao could achieve such a feat.
Yisheng Feng’s strength is unquestionable.
However, war is not a battle of Rangers; orders must be unified, and a leader is essential.
For this, Tai Yin bears the responsibility without question.
Thus, he simply stated, “Zhongxuan Sheng is the figure altering the eastern front’s situation; Jiang Wang is a model for Qi Country’s younger generation, bearer of the Yellow River’s chief title. Killing these two, even if Hui Ming Fu falls entirely, we still wouldn’t be considered defeated!”
“Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut, going all out against a rabbit,” Yisheng Feng said, “Since you deem Jiang Wang so vital, I recall there’s a marquis at Hui Ming Fu, why hasn’t he come over?”
Chu Mindao disliked this so-called advanced disciple of Southern Dipper Palace, from his tone to the coldness seeping from his bones, it all made him uncomfortable.
Yet he expressed nothing.
As of today, any force approaching Summer Country is one he cannot reject.
Over twenty years of life, he always took pride in Da Xia, believing it to be the greatest nation under heaven, which would ultimately rise to its rightful place.
He once did everything he could for national honor atop Guanhe Platform, sparing nothing.
This time, amidst swirling storms, he first felt the fragility of this country, realizing it wasn’t as strong as he imagined. But the feeling towards the country grew stronger than ever.
Tai Yin responded, “Marquis Xuanping needs to contain the Qi Army at the Heavenly Wind Pasture. Currently, at Hui Ming Fu, we’re the disadvantaged side. If Marquis Xuanping comes, it’ll only attract more powerful individuals from the Qi Army… Moreover, any movement from him would ensure Zhongxuan Sheng doesn’t bring his forces to Noon Sun. Such a wise man, once aroused with suspicion, would never enter the fray again. We’ve expended great effort and resources to create this opportunity; negligence isn’t an option.”
Yisheng Feng slightly raised his chin, “So what’s your plan?”
Tai Yin waved his hand, suspending a round Array Plate, the light shimmering, materializing a detailed topographic map midair.
Mountains and rivers, all in sight.
He first pinpointed Noon Sun City, then moved northwards and westwards. His finger lightly traced the map, as if caressing a lover’s skin… so gently.
“Mr. Yi, are you prepared to fight to the death?”
Using a calm tone, Tai Yin said, “To take their lives.”