Like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey, the wicked man reached out and took the battle knife handed to him by Zhang Erhe. The moment he drew the sword from its sheath, he shot straight at the black-clad assassins who were attacking the carriage like an arrow released from a bow.
"die!"
With swords slashing left and right, as if cutting melons and vegetables, countless men in black had their weapons shattered instantly, blood splattering everywhere, and severed limbs flew around like kites with broken strings.
In the blink of an eye, a dozen or so men fell like clay chickens and earthenware dogs under the evil man's sword. The previously well-organized offensive was instantly shattered like clay chickens and earthenware dogs. Erniu immediately led the Black Dragon Armored Army to counterattack like tigers descending the mountain.
Disrupted from their rhythm, the assassins scattered like headless flies, their weaknesses exposed. They were no match for the seasoned elite troops. Once the Black Dragon Armored Army's battle formation was complete, all that remained was slaughter and crushing.
After several dozen breaths, the ground was littered with corpses, lying like harvested wheat, with only two men in black still struggling desperately like cornered beasts.
These two were the same people who had spoken on the mountaintop just now, and they were also the leaders of this assassin squad.
The wicked man stepped forward, his sword dripping with blood. His cold gaze, like two sharp swords, fell upon the two men. He sneered, "You lowly scoundrels, how dare you attempt to assassinate the Princess right before my eyes?"
After saying that, he turned to look at Erniu and scolded, "You returned to Xianyang and doubled your training, yet you can't even beat a mere petty thief?"
Erniu, also holding back his anger, said in a muffled voice, "This subordinate knows his crime and should do this!"
These people worked together seamlessly, their attacks were swift and decisive, each strike aimed at vital points. Their ruthless methods were in no way inferior to those of the Black Dragon Armor Army, making them the most formidable enemies they had encountered since their debut.
They must have been prepared, like cunning foxes, giving the Black Dragon Armored Army no chance to form a battle formation. Otherwise, without their heavy armor, they would have suffered considerable casualties, making him, their commander, feel as if he had been slapped hard in the face.
"Grand Commandant of Qin, what a formidable Black Dragon Armored Army! It truly lives up to its reputation!" The two men in black stood back to back, remaining as steady as Mount Tai even when surrounded by the Black Dragon Armored Army.
The wicked man curled his lip and said coldly, "What forces do you come from, and why did you attempt to assassinate my Qin Queen?"
"Kill me or torture me, just do it. Enough with the nonsense!" The man in black's voice carried a hint of disdain, showing no fear of death whatsoever.
"Assassins, or... assassins?" The wicked man sized up the two men, trying to find a clue to determine their origins.
Seeing that the wicked husband remained unmoved, the two women took a deep breath and shouted coldly, "Kill—!" This action clearly indicated that they were pondering.
"Kill him!"
With a flick of his finger, the wicked man summoned the Black Dragon Armored Army, who instantly killed the two men on the spot.
"Your Highness, the assassins have been dealt with, so please rest assured!" The wicked husband strode to the carriage and reassured Mi Ji inside in a deep voice.
Mi Ji had already been awakened by the shouts of battle. Although she was flustered, she didn't overreact. Knowing the power of her husband and the Black Dragon Armored Army, she simply nodded slightly, her voice trembling slightly: "With the Grand Commandant here, my safety is naturally assured. Are the Grand Commandant and all the soldiers alright?"
"Just a petty thief!" The wicked husband smiled slightly, feeling relieved, afraid that Mi Ji would be frightened.
He then instructed Erniu to clean up the battlefield and search the corpses to see if he could find any clues.
He knew in his heart that this assassination attempt was no accident and that there was definitely a big conspiracy behind it. Choosing this place to set up camp was an accident, and the fact that these people were able to come to his door meant that they had probably been following him for a long time.
Shortly after, Chun Ning returned, and all two hundred assassins in the woods were killed.
The evil man was even more surprised. In the heart of the Chu Kingdom, what kind of force could assemble such a large team of assassins? Their strength must be extraordinary.
Chun Ning was extremely anxious, unlike Er Niu who was usually careless. He went to the evil man and whispered, "Brother, these people must be suicide soldiers. The people in the forest just now, seeing that they were no match for us, actually took poison and died."
"His skill is evident in his training; every move is deadly, and he is no amateur..."
"Yan Kingdom, Mo Xia?!" The wicked man blurted out those four words unconsciously after hearing Chun Ning's words.
They were highly trained, a level of expertise that no ordinary organization could produce. Throughout the Warring States period, only the Mohists possessed such a foundation.
The reason for mentioning the State of Yan may be due to the influence of Qin Ke, the Tattoo King. He instinctively believed that the State of Yan was a breeding ground for assassins and killers. In addition, his predecessor, King Ji Kuai of Yan, was a fanatical follower of Mohist thought, so the State of Yan had a deep Mohist tradition.
It was hard for him not to associate this matter with the Yan State and the Mohist School. Moreover, he had heard Yang Duanhe mention several times that Yan State's spies were ubiquitous and spread throughout the seven states. Therefore, he set the short-term goal of the Black Ice Platform as catching up with the Yan State.
"You damned Yan State, you really don't know how many eyes your grandfather has!" The wicked husband revealed a sinister smile, becoming even more convinced that the Yan State was behind this.
"Grand Commandant, what do you say about this?" Chun Ning's expression turned extremely sinister as she listened to her husband's reasoning.
As the saying goes, like leader, like soldiers. They've always been used to the tyrannical ways of their leader, so how could they tolerate anyone daring to challenge them?
After a moment's thought, considering the current situation, the wicked man said, "This matter cannot be left unresolved. We must discuss it with the King after returning to our country before proceeding."
"Even if this wasn't done by the Yan state, we can't let them get away with it. The Zhao state is already half-crippled, and the Chu state is about to devise a plan to take them down. The Yan state is just trying to stay in its corner of the world, how can we let them get away with this?"
"Chuning, pass down the order: the entire army is on high alert and must depart immediately. We will not linger here." The evil man's order was decisive and resolute.
He knew that he could not stay here for long. The assassination could not end here. The journey was too far and he would not be able to complete it in time. In order to prevent any unforeseen complications, he had to return to Xianyang as soon as possible to report the assassination to the King of Qin and discuss countermeasures.
Erniu accepted the order and left. The Black Dragon Armored Army quickly reorganized its ranks and prepared to set off.
The wicked man approached the carriage and said loudly, "Please forgive me, Your Highness, but the journey is likely to be treacherous. We need to return to Xianyang as quickly as possible. If you feel unwell, please bear with me!"
"No problem! Everything is up to the Grand Commandant!" Mi Ji's gentle voice came from inside the carriage, containing a hint of determination, which made the wicked husband feel a little admiration for her.
Shortly afterward, the entire army moved out.
The wicked husband sat cross-legged in the carriage, personally driving the horse to escort Mi Ji's carriage, thus protecting Mi Ji's safety closely.
Having just experienced the assassination attempt, the Black Dragon Armored Army became extremely cautious. Erniu led the way, while Chun Ning followed behind, forming a tight battle formation around the carriage to ensure there was no room for any assassination attempt.
As the Black Dragon Armored Army departed, the battlefield gradually returned to calm, with only corpses and bloodstains scattered across the ground bearing witness to the fierce battle that had just taken place.
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