The city was engulfed in flames. Ever since the Zhulong Army began using firearms, vast blazes had risen across northern Luojing. The smoke and heat waves from the burning filled the night sky, leaving the city's residents feeling anxious and uneasy. No one knew which side would prevail tonight, but if this fire spread...
Various emotions flowed in the city. Some people thought about escaping from Luojing, some wondered if they could do something during the chaos, and some looked at the fire with great worry, lamenting the subversive changes in the world.
At the forefront of the battlefield, General Si Ji, who commanded the Julong Army, ordered some of his men to delay in front, and then reorganized the defense line at key intersections and alleys in the city. Temporarily moved stones were piled up at the road intersections, and gilded muskets were placed on the stone piles, firing at the road ahead from time to time. The sound of gunfire and fighting never stopped.
In addition to these soldiers holding gilded divine fire guns, there are also some soldiers on the side carrying thick vermilion cannon barrels on standby at any time. If the enemy dragon riders dare to dive down, these powerful firearms are enough to blow the dragon to pieces.
Even with these measures, Si Ji was still not satisfied. He ordered his trusted subordinates to bring the army's rare dragon cannons to the city and several high towers in the palace, so that they could fire at any time to support various parts of the city. In this way, the general felt a little relieved.
'Even for the Northern Army, it would be difficult to break through now,' he thought to himself, and then estimated the other party's possible means.
Because the Northern Army was divided into two routes, most of the troops making the long-distance raid on Luojing were cavalry, and they did not carry much baggage. In other words, if the Northern Army could not capture Luojing today, there would be no second chance and they would have to retreat.
But the current Northern Palace Army is like water without a source, its strength diminishing with every use. They are unwilling to establish their own nation, nor are they willing to rely on a royal relative. Once these loyal elites are exhausted, there will be no way to replenish them. Moreover, Si Ji had also vaguely heard some news that although the Five Qingluan Veins did not drag their feet after the Northern Palace Army marched south and did things like cut off their food supplies, they only did so because the Northern Palace Army was attacking the royal family. If the Northern Palace Army was defeated, the Five Qingluan Veins would probably immediately take over the northern continents. Their influence there is vast and deep-rooted, and with the righteousness of the Qingluan descendants, the people of the north would not rise up to oppose them.
"As long as we hold out through tonight, the enemy will lose their fighting spirit. Once reinforcements are dispatched from the surrounding continents, the Northern Army will be forced to retreat." Thinking of this, Si Ji gradually calmed down.
On the battlefield in the city, facing the newly deployed defense line, the Northern Army's advance once again encountered great obstacles.
At the intersection, dense musketry fire continued. In addition to the soldiers of the Julong Army, there were also some temporarily recruited combatants on the roofs on both sides. They were dressed in simple uniforms, holding muskets in their hands. Led by a small number of veterans, they fired continuously at the Northern Army on the street. Although their accuracy was average, the advantage in numbers greatly slowed down the opponent's offensive.
Looking down at Luojing from the cold sky, one can clearly see that the front line of the battle is stuck. The Northern Army, dressed in white and silver armor, is advancing slower and slower, and casualties are gradually increasing.
Seeing the situation gradually turning in favor of the defenders in the city, many figures who were watching the battle secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Suddenly, a horn sound like an elephant exploded in the sky, and the sound was so loud that it terrified people.
Soon after, a sound of collapsing bricks and stones came from the north wall. Amidst a large amount of sparks and smoke, huge and vague monsters gradually emerged. As they approached, rows of houses collapsed at their feet, and then their outlines became clearer and clearer, until they suddenly emerged from the smoke and dust.
These giant beasts are as big as mountains, with blood-red eyes and grayish-white bodies. They have four curved horns on their heads, two of which point upwards and two point downwards, like long, ferocious fangs. When the two lower horns swing, the houses under the feet of the beasts are smashed to pieces and then crushed by their huge black and gray hooves.
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"獓——" These giant beasts advanced in flames and artillery fire, spewing out swirling white smoke from their mouths, which floated into the sky in the flames.
Although the defenders in the city kept firing at these giant beasts and the gunshots were endless, it had almost no effect on these beasts. They were covered with thick, hard gray-white hairs, which were as hard as gold and iron, and were heavily stained with water vapor. When they walked in the flames, they emitted bursts of white smoke, and from time to time they dripped into the charcoal, splashing and making sizzling sounds.
When these huge beasts began to run wildly, the ground beneath their feet seemed to jump up and began to shake, making it difficult for people to stand steadily. When they stepped down, many soldiers who had no time to dodge were trampled into mud and flesh by the huge black hooves that covered the sky. It was a tragic scene.
Such violent footsteps and noises made the new emperor in the deep palace feel inexplicably nervous. He held onto the dragon throne and almost stood up. His face changed several times, but in the end he did not leave. Instead, he asked the guards beside him to quickly leave the hall to find out what was going on.
Soon, several dragon riders took off from the open space in front of the hall and rose to the sky above Luojing to overlook. The Northern Army below relied on these terrifying beasts to break through layer by layer in the city. The situation was reversed in an instant and they were getting closer and closer to the palace.
Seeing that the situation was not good, these dragon riders also returned urgently to inform everyone in the hall of the news.
"Tell me quickly, what is that thing outside!?"
"Report to Your Majesty, the Northern Army, with more than 20 giant beasts of the Northern Army as the vanguard, has broken through the defense line of the Dragon Army and is rushing towards the Imperial Palace!" Even this knowledgeable Dragon Cavalry General was a little panicked at this moment, and his voice was full of anxiety and uneasiness.
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