Chapter 26
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Chapter 26: The Battlefield Is Like Blood
The two men, one named Huang Liang and the other named Chen Wangye, are the commander and vice-commander of the Imperial Capital Guard, both powerful and loyal to Emperor Chu.
This time, they received an order from Emperor Chu to lead twenty thousand troops to Mysterious Dragon Pass to stop Qian Luofeng. As soon as the Yun Family Army appears, they will ensure it will be completely destroyed, eliminating any future threat.
The reason Emperor Chu decided on a ten-day deadline for the execution of Yun Feilong and his son is to eradicate the remnants of the Yun Family Army. After all, the Yun Family Army’s fame in Chu Kingdom is so great that it could influence the court and people’s hearts. Until the Yun Family Army is removed, Emperor Chu cannot feel at ease.
"According to the time, the Yun Family Army should be arriving soon. If they do not appear at Mysterious Dragon Pass now, Qian Luofeng has no hope of reaching the Imperial Capital before Yun Feilong is executed," Chen Wangye said.
"Prepare the soldiers for battle. Although the Yun Family Army is not many in number, each one is a fierce warrior. Even if we have a huge advantage in numbers, we cannot underestimate them. And there is Qian Luofeng, known as the Bloodcoat Madman, who is very difficult to deal with. That is why the Emperor wants us both to be here, to face Qian Luofeng," Huang Liang spoke up. Although he was confident, the reputation of the Yun Family Army was too great. Even with two innate realm experts and twenty thousand elite soldiers, he still did not dare to underestimate the Yun Family Army.
Bang bang bang…
Suddenly, the ground shook. A series of strong footsteps echoed from afar, moving closer towards the Mysterious Dragon Pass.
As the heavy footsteps got nearer and denser, the ground outside the Mysterious Dragon Pass began to tremble.
The faces of the twenty thousand elite soldiers were serious. A person’s reputation is like a tree’s shadow. Being soldiers themselves, the intimidation of the Yun Family Army was truly overwhelming. Even with twenty thousand soldiers gathered together, they felt little sense of safety when facing the Yun Family Army.
The heavy footsteps grew closer, and the figures of the Yun Family Army appeared before the eyes of the soldiers at the Mysterious Dragon Pass.
Looking out, the Yun Family Army shone in golden armor. Though only five thousand in number, the air around them was filled with an unmatched aura of death and determination, the iron-blooded spirit of soldiers. The presence of five thousand people surpassed that of twenty thousand.
This is the Yun Family Army, an iron-blooded army.
The pressure was too strong. The twenty thousand soldiers at Mysterious Dragon Pass were all dry and thirsty, their hands gripping weapons were sweating, and even with four times their numbers, they did not feel any more confident.
It is important to know that the fierce Yun Family Army has made a remarkable history by winning many battles against larger forces in the Northern Desert.
Soon, under Qian Luofeng’s lead, the Yun Family Army appeared at Mysterious Dragon Pass and stopped about a mile away from the twenty thousand soldiers.
"Bloodcoat General, it’s good to see you," Huang Liang spoke as he saw Qian Luofeng.
Looking at the formation of the twenty thousand soldiers at Mysterious Dragon Pass, Qian Luofeng’s face remained calm, and the five thousand Yun Family Army showed no change in expression, as if the twenty thousand in front of them were just decorations.
Since the moment they left Grand Dragon Cliff, every member of the Yun Family Army was ready to face death; those who see death as a return are no longer afraid.
"With the main and assistant commanders of the Imperial Guard blocking Mysterious Dragon Pass, Emperor Chu really thinks highly of me, Qian Luofeng. But Huang Liang, Chen Wangye, do you really think you two can stop me, Bloodcoat Madman? With your two thousand weak soldiers, do you think you can hold back my five thousand Yun Family Army?"
Qian Luofeng spoke boldly. To have such bravery and confidence in the face of enemies four times his number, saying such boastful words, could only come from Qian Luofeng and the Yun Family Army.
"Hmph! Qian Luofeng, your Yun Family Army’s remnants trying to save Yun Feilong and his son is nothing but a dream. The Emperor has set up three barriers at Mysterious Dragon Pass, Jade Dragon Pass, and Sky Dragon Pass. With just five thousand of you, how can you get through? You probably won’t even have a chance to meet Yun Feilong before the Yun Family Army is completely defeated," Huang Liang snorted coldly, "I am giving you a chance now. As long as you lay down your weapons and surrender, I can plead with the Emperor to spare your lives. You might still have a chance to serve the country."
"Yun Family Army soldiers, listen to my orders."
Qian Luofeng disregarded Huang Liang’s words and raised his golden battle spear high. His innate realm power surged like a rainbow, and he shouted, "Kill!"
With that, Qian Luofeng’s golden spiritual power roared, and his battle spear flew like a dragon, rushing towards Huang Liang.
At the same time, five thousand Yun Family Army soldiers surged forward, charging fiercely towards their opponents.
Each Yun Family Army soldier’s eyes burned with a fierce intensity.
In fact, including Qian Luofeng, all the Yun Family Army soldiers knew very well that in this battle, many would fall.
Even if the Yun Family Army was strong, the four-to-one disadvantage meant that even if they somehow won, it would be a pyrrhic victory.
Although Qian Luofeng is powerful, Huang Liang and Chen Wangye are both leaders of the Imperial Guard, and neither of them is easy to deal with; each one is a tough opponent. With two fighting against one, it is very hard for Qian Luofeng to win.
But the Yun Family Army has no choice but to fight. To get through the Mysterious Dragon Pass, they must battle fiercely; they have no way to retreat.
Surrender? In the spirit of the Yun Family Army, those words have never existed.
"All soldiers, listen up! Kill! Wipe out the remaining members of the Yun Family Army, leave no one behind!"
Huang Liang shouted loudly, raising his sword with a strong arm.
Kill!
The battlefield outside the Mysterious Dragon Pass erupted in chaos; there was nothing left to say. The group known as rebels must be defeated by the emperor, and there is no way to retreat for them; they must use their lives and bodies to pave the road to the Imperial Capital.
Dark winds swirled, and killing intent filled the air. On the battlefield, the sky and the earth changed color, and the fighting made everything dark and chaotic.
As close-range fighting began, casualties appeared immediately. Blood filled the air, severed limbs flew, and cries of pain, mourning, and rage echoed all around.
This is the battlefield, where every fight feels like hell, filled with killing and the smell of blood.
Qian Luofeng faced Huang Liang and Chen Wangye, one against two, and he did not fall behind. Even though Huang Liang and Chen Wangye already knew the name Bloodcoat Madman, they were still surprised when they fought him. They had thought very highly of Qian Luofeng, but now they realized they had underestimated him.
However, even though Qian Luofeng was not losing, defeating the two of them was a very difficult task, and killing them was impossible.
Qian Luofeng wielded a battle spear with great skill, fighting fiercely against Huang Liang and Chen Wangye, but inside, he felt helpless and sorrowful.
Qian Luofeng knew well that it was hard to pass Mysterious Dragon Pass. Even if the Yun Family Army fought desperately to get through, the losses would be unimaginable. The Jade Dragon Pass and Sky Dragon Pass behind it would be their graves. Perhaps, as Huang Liang said, this journey to death might mean they would not even see Yun Feilong one last time.
