At dawn, in the Sushen mountain village.

The morning mist was thick, enveloping the entire mountainous area.

The Sushen people were still fast asleep, completely unaware of the impending catastrophe.

"Release the arrows!"

At a command, thousands of rockets soared through the air and landed on the thatched roofs of the mountain stronghold. Instantly, flames shot into the sky, engulfing the entire village.

"Ah! Help!"

Amidst piercing screams, the Sushen people hastily fled from the burning houses. Barely clothed and utterly bewildered, they had no idea what was happening.

"kill!"

The Qin army surged forward like a tidal wave, unleashing a frenzied massacre. Those Sushen people who had just escaped the inferno were hacked to death before they could even react. Blood quickly stained the ground, and screams of agony echoed throughout the land.

"put!"

A dense rain of arrows covered the entire village. Thousands of arrows were fired simultaneously, turning the Sushen warriors who tried to resist into pincushions. The specially made armor-piercing arrows, with barbs, easily pierced their leather armor and penetrated deep into their bodies.

"It's a demon! The demon has come!" someone cried out in despair.

However, this is just the beginning.

The Qin army divided into countless small teams and began searching house to house. Anyone found alive, regardless of age or gender, was executed. Those who tried to hide in caves were drawn out by the smoke and killed on the spot. Those attempting to escape into the mountains were intercepted by ambushing cavalry and shot dead with a hail of arrows.

"Burn! Burn it!" Meng Tian urged his troops on horseback. "Not a single village is to be spared!"

Flames soared into the sky, and thick smoke billowed. One mountain stronghold after another was reduced to ashes under the iron hooves of the Qin army. The corpses of the Sushen people were left on the open ground, quickly attracting countless vultures and wild dogs.

"Reporting, General!" an officer reported, "A large number of Sushen people have been spotted fleeing into the mountains..."

"Chase them!" Meng Tian shouted sternly. "Don't let a single one escape!"

The cavalry charged out like arrows, pursuing the fleeing Sushen people. Although the mountain roads were rugged, the Qin army's iron cavalry were already accustomed to fighting in all kinds of terrain. They tracked their prey like hunting dogs, leaving rivers of blood in their wake.

Meanwhile, on the eastern front.

Wang Li's cavalry had already surrounded and cut off the Sushen people's escape route to the east.

"Release the arrows!"

A dense rain of arrows covered the entire valley. Those Sushen people who tried to escape were riddled with arrows and fell to the ground in disarray. Blood quickly formed streams, staining the mountain streams red.

"General!" a scout rushed in, "We've spotted the Sushen warriors gathering; they seem poised to counterattack..."

"Oh?" Wang Li sneered, "Good! Let these barbarians see what real war is like!"

In the distance, thousands of Sushen warriors had already formed ranks. Clad in animal skins and wielding longbows, they exuded a menacing aura. Their leader, raising his spiked club, let out a deafening roar.

"Release the arrows!"

The Sushen archers began to fire. Although their bows were distinctive, they were utterly insignificant in the face of such a swarm. The Qin army stood firm, enduring the enemy arrows without suffering any casualties.

"Our turn!" Wang Li commanded, "Release!"

Thousands of arrows were launched simultaneously, nearly ten thousand arrows piercing the sky. The Sushen warriors were instantly thrown into chaos, suffering heavy casualties. Their prized leather armor was rendered useless against the armor-piercing arrows, and in the blink of an eye, most of them fell.

"kill!"

The Qin army surged forward like a flood, slaughtering the remaining Sushen people. Amidst the flashing swords and clashing blades, countless people fell in pools of blood. Those who tried to surrender were hacked to death, and those who attempted to escape were caught and executed on the spot.

"General!" an officer reported, "Our army has captured all the passes on the eastern front. The Sushen people have no way to retreat!"

"Very good!" Wang Li nodded in satisfaction. "Keep pushing! Don't let a single one escape!"

Meanwhile, on the western front.

The evil man personally led a large army to advance towards the largest settlement of the Sushen people.

"Reporting to the Grand Commandant!" the scout reported. "The Sushen royal court is just ahead. It's heavily guarded, with at least fifty thousand warriors protecting it."

The wicked man sneered, "Well done! Order the entire army to prepare to attack the city!"

The Sushen royal court was not a true city, but a large stockade built against the mountainside. Tall wooden fences surrounded the area, forming a simple defensive fortification. The stockade gates were tightly closed, and archers stood guard on them.

"Release the arrows!"

The Qin army's offensive was like a violent storm. Countless rockets roared down, landing on the wooden palisade. The dry wood was quickly ignited, and the raging fire spread along the palisade, forming a wall of fire.

"kill!"

Taking advantage of the enemy's confusion, the Qin army launched a fierce attack. They erected ladders, scaled the burning palisades, and stormed into the camp. Although the Sushen warriors fought valiantly, they were no match for the Qin army's overwhelming force.

"ah!"

Screams and cries of agony rose and fell. The Qin army was like demons, killing indiscriminately. Those who tried to escape were dragged out and beheaded on the spot, all becoming victims of the blade.

"Grand Commandant!" an officer pointed into the distance, "It's the King of Sushen!"

The wicked man looked in the direction of the sound and saw a tall figure directing the battle. He was clad in a wolf skin, wielding a giant axe, and looked imposing.

"Seize him!" the wicked man said coldly. "This Grand Commandant will make him see with his own eyes how his people are slaughtered!"

Dozens of elite Qin soldiers rushed forward and surrounded the Sushen King. Although the Sushen King was brave and killed several men, he was ultimately outnumbered and captured alive.

"Bring it up!"

The Sushen king was brought before the wicked man, his face covered in blood, yet he still held his head high.

"So you're the wicked man?" he said in broken Chinese. "You truly are a demon! What grudge do we Sushen people hold against you that you must be so eager to exterminate us?"

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