In the blink of an eye, night fell.
At this moment, the area outside Tahu City was pitch black, and the garrison soldiers dared not slacken their vigilance for a moment.
Wang Yang had previously warned that the Ming army might launch an attack soon.
"Young master, Wang Yang certainly has quite the air about him!"
"They've only been in Tahu City for a short time, and they're already issuing orders?"
"If I remember correctly, his position as the leader of the martial arts alliance was only temporarily elected while he was stationed in Xiangyang, right?"
On the city wall, Deng Baichuan, one of the four great retainers of the Murong family, spoke.
He felt extremely displeased when he recalled Wang Yang giving orders in front of them.
Before Murong Fu could respond, Bao Butong stroked his mustache and continued, "..."
"No, no!"
"In my opinion, Wang Yang is just making a mountain out of a molehill!"
"In terms of talent and martial arts, he is far inferior to our young master."
Hearing Bao Butong praise him like this, Murong Fu was very pleased, and a smug smile appeared on his face.
At this moment, Feng Bo'e stepped forward, his face fierce and menacing, and said:
"Young master, how about I go and meet that Wang Yang?"
"He defeated Abbess Miejue of Emei, broke the Seven Masters of Quanzhen's Big Dipper Sword Formation, and even fought to a standstill with a master like the Golden Wheel Monk."
"How old is he? Is he really that amazing?"
Upon hearing this, Murong Fu glanced at Feng Bo'e and said calmly:
"Wang Yang must be quite capable."
"It's true that he defeated Abbess Miejue, but the sword at his waist is the Heaven-Slaying Sword."
"As for breaking the sword formation of the Seven Masters of Quanzhen, that should also be true."
"Zhou Botong said earlier that he would spar with Wang Yang after the war ended. He must have received news that his juniors had been defeated by Wang Yang."
"To say that he fought the Golden Wheel Monk to a standstill is probably an exaggeration."
"If I remember correctly, when Xiangyang was in dire straits, Guo Jing fought against the Golden Wheel Monk, and they both ended up severely injured."
After Murong Fu said that, Feng Bo'e immediately understood and replied:
"Young master, do you mean that Wang Yang took advantage of someone in distress?"
Murong Fu smiled faintly, neither confirming nor denying:
Whether it was taking advantage of someone's vulnerability is another matter.
"His title of leader of the martial arts alliance is somewhat undeserved."
At this moment, Qiao Feng led several Beggars' Sect disciples toward Murong Fu and his group.
Seeing this, Murong Fu changed from his lazy demeanor and became full of energy.
Deng Baichuan pursed his lips and muttered to himself:
"It's so late at night, and people are saying the Ming Dynasty will launch a sneak attack. I wonder what Wang Yang is thinking?"
Little did they know that as soon as Deng Baichuan finished speaking, drums and horns resounded outside Tahu City.
Upon hearing this, the soldiers guarding the city and the martial arts practitioners on the city tower were all shocked.
Looking closely, one could see that the once pitch-black land was now brightly lit with fire, and Ming Dynasty soldiers covered the mountains and fields, with no end in sight.
"The enemy has attacked the city!!"
"Defend against the enemy!!"
Upon seeing the Ming army approaching, horns sounded from the walls of Tahu City.
"Boom!"
"Bang bang bang!"
Before long, arrows flew like rain and arrows flew like a forest.
The Ming army swarmed in and attacked the city with stone walls and siege ladders.
Wang Yang and the others, who were resting, were also awakened by the commotion outside.
Upon exiting, they found the city walls and surrounding areas engulfed in flames of war, with shouts of battle echoing throughout the heavens and earth.
Wang Yang didn't delay and immediately asked Yang Xiao, Fan Yao, Qingyi Bat King, and others to help defend the city.
Fortunately, the Song Dynasty's garrison was well-prepared, and with the help of Wang Yang and other martial arts masters, they were able to break through the Ming army's siege tactics one by one from their high vantage point.
After a fierce battle, the Ming army was driven back.
At this moment, Wang Yang and the others gathered together.
"Alliance Leader Wang, it's fortunate that you reminded us earlier, otherwise the Ming army would have had a real opportunity to take advantage of us."
Qiao Feng glanced at Wang Yang, then cupped his hands in a fist salute.
Wang Yang smiled calmly and replied:
"Vice Chief Qiao, you flatter us. At times like these, it's always good to be cautious."
At this point, Wang Yang's smile vanished, and he continued:
"Gentlemen, when the Ming army attacked the city earlier, their momentum was indeed overwhelming."
"But have you noticed that martial arts practitioners from the Ming Dynasty did not participate in this?"
After Wang Yang said this, Qiao Feng and the others finally realized what was going on.
"That's really true!"
"I thought the martial arts practitioners of the Ming Dynasty would disguise themselves as soldiers to launch a sneak attack."
"That's a bit strange!"
"What insightful opinion does Alliance Leader Wang have?"
Amid the discussion, everyone turned to look at Wang Yang.
Wang Yang glanced at Wang Yang, his face showing deep thought.
After thinking for a moment, he said, "In my opinion, the Ming army's frontal attack on the city should be a feint. The martial arts practitioners of the Ming Dynasty should be making their move soon."
Qiao Feng and the others found Wang Yang's words to be very reasonable.
"From now on, please be on your best."
"The martial arts figures of the Ming Dynasty are planning to wipe us out in one fell swoop. We absolutely cannot let them succeed!"
At this moment, Murong Fu suddenly interjected, also wanting to make his presence felt.
Upon hearing this, Wang Yang responded:
"Young Master Murong, there's no need to be so nervous!"
"We still need to rest when we need to. We shouldn't let the enemy's feint attack turn us into a nervous wreck."
Upon hearing this, Murong Fu chuckled and said:
"hehe!"
"At this critical juncture for the survival of Tahu City, who has the mind to rest?"
"Didn't Alliance Leader Wang agree earlier that we should strengthen our defenses?"
"The Ming army has already begun its siege. Do you want us to slack off at this crucial moment?"
Hearing Murong Fu's words, Wang Yang didn't get angry.
Others may not know Murong Fu, but he knows him all too well: he is arrogant and conceited, and looks down on everyone.
His arrival must have aroused Murong Fu's jealousy and displeasure.
Of course, Wang Yang didn't argue with Murong Fu much, but instead looked at the martial arts masters he had brought, such as Yang Xiao.
"Left Envoy Yang, send some people to take turns guarding the position, and the rest of you should rest and recuperate."
"Yes, Alliance Leader!"
Yang Xiao bowed in response, and before leaving, he glanced at Murong Fu, seemingly unintentionally.
These martial arts practitioners who followed Wang Yang from Xiangyang City now hold him in the utmost respect.
Naturally, they obeyed Wang Yang's orders!
Murong Fu saw this and was so angry he gritted his teeth. He said coldly:
"Alliance Leader Wang, we are all here to help defend Tahu City."
"Your behavior is suspected of being divisive!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Yang rolled his eyes at Murong Fu and said in a cold tone:
"Young Master Murong, I haven't stopped you from doing what you want, have I? Then please don't stop me from doing what I want!"
After saying this, Wang Yang left without waiting for Murong Fu's response, leading Huang Yaoshi, the Green-Winged Bat King, and others.
Seeing this, Murong Fu couldn't help but grit his teeth and hurriedly looked towards Abbot Xuanci:
"Master Xuanci!"
"You saw it too, didn't you? I was just telling everyone to be on high alert to guard against an attack by the Ming bandits."
"He's really getting too cocky?"
"With this kind of behavior, how could anyone let him become the leader of the martial arts alliance?"
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