Chapter 480 The Second Unexpected Event
When they arrived at the city wall, the entire world was already as dark as night, and some people were even preparing to light torches.
Just then, the thick, dark clouds overhead were torn open by the setting sun, and golden sunlight instantly filled the entire world, illuminating the Fufeng city gate that had been the focus of countless eyes. In an instant, everyone's eyes were brightened, and they could see everything clearly.
Xue Xian's army has already crossed the Xiaolin River.
This vast army of over 100,000 men was arrayed outside Fufeng City. As far as the eye could see, there was no end in sight. All that could be heard was the deafening roar of countless men, with banners fluttering and dust billowing everywhere.
Although she had won several battles before, and although she was well-prepared for today's match, Shang Ruyi still couldn't help but gasp when faced with this scene.
In particular, she saw Xue Xian, who stood out from the crowd at the very front of the army formation!
Today, he was still clad in armor, riding a tall, jet-black horse, and holding a heavy crescent blade. Everything seemed the same as in the previous battles. However, when the golden sunlight shone from behind him, and he stood with his back to the light, he seemed to exude a strange, dark, and gloomy aura.
That aura was chilling.
Shang Ruyi knew that this battle was no longer just about Xue Xian's Longxi army advancing eastward to open the gap in Fufeng and enter Daxing; now, it was a battle for the life and death of the entire Longxi army.
If Xue Xian loses here, it will be very difficult for him to...
Therefore, he will fight desperately!
Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi's breathing became even heavier. She turned to look at the heavy, luminous armor beside her, one hand resting on the wall, her solemn face appearing transparently pale in the golden sunlight.
Although Yuwen Ye won both of his previous battles against Xue Xian, they were both narrow victories.
But now that he has just recovered from a serious illness, can he really go into battle and fight Xue Xian to the death?
"..."
Shang Ruyi's eyes flickered even more intensely, and she subconsciously wanted to say something. At this moment, Yuwen Ye had already turned around and ordered Mu Xian and the others behind him: "Leave the city and meet the enemy!"
The people standing behind him all looked at him with worry.
Upon hearing that he wanted to leave the city to fight, the group exchanged glances, and Dai Junliang immediately said, "General, the General has just recovered a bit, so perhaps—"
"No need,"
Yuwen Ye raised his hand to stop him from continuing, then glanced back at the endless army formation behind Xue Xian and said in a deep voice, "If I do not fight today, this battle will not have a result."
"...!?"
Everyone looked astonished upon hearing this.
There will be no result? What do you mean?
Before anyone could ask any more questions, Yuwen Ye had already turned and walked down the city wall. Dai Junliang and the others dared not delay and hurriedly followed.
Just as Shan Tong'er was about to descend the city wall to prepare for battle, Shang Ruyi suddenly called out to him: "Shan Tong'er."
Shan Tong'er immediately stopped and turned to look at her: "Sister Ruyi?"
Shang Ruyi stepped forward, looked at Yuwen Ye's back, and said softly, "I don't care what the outcome of this battle is, I just want the General and you all to return safely."
"..."
"Do you get me?"
Shan Tong blinked and immediately laughed again.
He nodded and was about to say something when Nie Chong walked up to him and said to Shang Ruyi, "Young Madam, you can rest assured. In this battle, the General will definitely get the result he wants."
"..."
"Young Madam, you will surely see him return safely."
Shang Ruyi raised an eyebrow slightly, looking at his bloodshot eyes that made him look particularly listless. He clearly didn't have any energy, yet at this moment, he made such a promise to her.
It's like—
Shang Ruyi paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay."
So the two of them immediately went down from the city wall.
Once everyone was armed and mounted, a squad of soldiers immediately stepped forward, lowered the heavy bolts, and with two low, long neighs, the city gate slowly opened before them. The golden light of the setting sun immediately shone on everyone, so bright that they could hardly open their eyes.
Yuwen Ye also narrowed his eyes slightly.
The heavy iron armor, weighing dozens of kilograms, and the heavy longsword in his hand made it hard for him to breathe. After all, he had been seriously ill and unconscious for several days, and it was indeed a bit of a stretch for him to go out of the city to fight, especially against Xue Xian.
But he also knew that at this moment, he had to force himself.
Thinking of this, Yuwen Ye took a deep breath, flicked the reins, and the horse he was riding immediately shook its head energetically and strode out of the city gate.
The Fufeng soldiers followed their general out of the city, standing in neat formation as they marched forward step by step.
Before long, they had reached the Longxi army.
At this moment, Xue Xian flicked the reins, and his steed took two steps forward. His majestic figure almost blocked most of the sunlight behind him, exuding an even stronger and more invincible aura.
He sneered, "Yuwen Ye, you've finally shown up again."
Yuwen Ye remained calm and simply said, "What, have you been wanting to see me all this time?"
"Of course,"
As Xue Xian spoke, he looked up at his back. Although they were very far from the city wall, Xue Xian could hardly see the people on the city wall. However, he could clearly see the slender figure standing on the city wall, dazzlingly illuminated by the golden light of the setting sun. Then he sneered and said, "I can't keep arguing with women."
"..."
“Fufeng can’t rely on one woman to protect him forever.”
Yuwen Ye frowned slightly.
The soldiers behind Xue Xian immediately burst into laughter, saying, "We would never send a woman to the battlefield."
"If the women are all fighting, what are the men doing?"
"The man has gone soft..."
Seeing them become increasingly arrogant, laughing and joking, Mu Xian, Cheng Qiao, and the others behind them were furious. They gripped their swords tightly, wishing they could charge forward immediately.
At that moment, Yuwen Ye also let out a cold laugh.
He said, "Indeed."
"..."
"Fufeng, we can't keep my wife here forever."
"..."
"Otherwise, if she sets fire again, she might burn the Longxi Army to the ground!"
Although his energy had not yet recovered and his breathing was somewhat unsteady, his deep and resolute voice was as loud as ever, carrying far.
Upon hearing his words, Xue Xian and the soldiers behind him immediately changed their expressions.
Indeed, they wanted to humiliate Yuwen Ye and the Fufeng soldiers behind him, mocking them for being useless as men and having to rely on a woman to defend the city, which is true; but the other side of the story is also true—even though the other side was a woman, this woman still defeated them and annihilated more than 100,000 of their troops in one battle!
She not only defeated them, but also avenged Xue Xian's killing of 80,000 soldiers in Fufeng!
Faced with absolute strength and undeniable achievements, all the clamor and ridicule are utterly insignificant!
Xue Xian was enraged by this incident. He looked up again at the slender figure on the distant city wall, so thin it looked like a needle, yet it pierced his eyes. Xue Xian was furious and suddenly roared.
"ah--"
Immediately, he brandished his broadsword and charged forward on horseback.
As soon as he moved, the troop of soldiers behind him immediately followed suit, charging forward on horseback, raising a huge cloud of dust that instantly blocked out the setting sun behind them.
Yuwen Ye's eyes narrowed, and he gripped the hilt of his sword tightly: "Go!"
Having said that, he dashed out like an arrow released from a bow, raising his longsword to meet the sunlight shining through the gaps in the smoke and dust, reflecting a dazzling golden light that flashed across Xue Xian's eyes.
His eyes narrowed, and he charged forward with gritted teeth.
In an instant, the two riders had already charged together, their sharp and heavy blades aimed at each other's necks. They charged forward with the momentum of their horses, but then clashed as the two riders turned to the side.
A loud "bang" was heard.
The two galloping horses were invisibly restrained, their speed slowed down, and the two men passed each other immediately.
Just as they finished their attack, the surrounding soldiers charged into the fray. Shan Tong'er and Nie Chong, fearless, charged directly into the Longxi army's ranks. Shan Tong'er, in particular, wielded his two copper hammers with tremendous force, and the Longxi soldiers who touched him either had their hands or legs broken. Even the charging horses were not spared, whimpering as they were smashed to the ground. Meanwhile, Nie Chong led his men forward, and together with Shan Tong'er, they held the enemy at bay!
However, none of this caught the attention of the two generals who were engaged in fierce combat.
After that attack, Yuwen Ye and Xue Xiangang just passed each other, but immediately turned their horses around and swung their swords backhand. Sparks flew as the two heavy longswords were forcefully deflected, and each of their arms went numb.
However, a hint of coldness appeared in Xue Xian's eyes as the firelight shone through.
He could clearly feel that Yuwen Ye's arm was limp!
Although he was already certain that Yuwen Ye had a health problem, which was why he was exhausted in the second battle and even needed the strong boy wielding the copper hammer to help him, he let them go to see the reaction in Fufeng City. Sure enough, for several days in a row, the gates of Fufeng City remained closed and the city remained steadfast. When he tried to take advantage of the opportunity to fetch water from the city to attack Fufeng—although he had lost that battle—he did not see Yuwen Ye appear in the battle from beginning to end.
Given Yuwen Ye's character, it would be absolutely impossible for him to let his wife participate in the battle.
The only explanation is that he is too sick to get out of bed.
Today, although he went into battle again, after only two strikes, Xue Xian was certain that he was gritting his teeth and forcing himself to fight.
Since that's the case—
Thinking of this, although his arm was still a little numb after that attack, Xue Xian stopped dodging and immediately restrained his horse. He then swung his heavy crescent blade again and slashed at Yuwen Ye's neck.
Hearing the whistling wind coming from behind him, Yuwen Ye ducked down, barely dodging the attack.
However, Xue Xian did not stop. Instead, after swinging his longsword, he immediately turned his hand and slashed down with force, aiming for Yuwen Ye's back. Yuwen Ye bent his elbow and slashed the hilt of his Mo Dao several feet backward, skillfully parrying the blow. He immediately spurred his horse around and faced Xue Xian's several more swift slashes head-on.
The ear-piercing sounds continued, and in an instant, the two had already blocked several attacks.
"Feng Chen..."
Watching the two locked in combat in the golden light of the setting sun, especially Xue Xian who was pressing closer and closer, although Yuwen Ye blocked every strike he threw, she could clearly see that Yuwen Ye's strength was waning. With each deflection, he and his horse would involuntarily take a step back. After several steps of retreat, although they were not in any real danger, she could clearly feel that Yuwen Ye's strength was waning.
what to do……
what to do? !
Just as Shang Ruyi was anxious, Xue Xian swung his blade again, aiming straight for Yuwen Ye's chest. This time, Yuwen Ye blocked with his arm, deflecting the heavy crescent blade at his chest. Xue Xian did not retreat, but instead held the blade with both hands and pressed forward forcefully.
In an instant, the two men were almost touching, and the two horses beneath them also came together, colliding with each other, snorting angrily, and starting to circle.
The two men on horseback were locked in a fierce struggle, unable to break free.
At this moment, Xue Xian raised his head, his tiger-like eyes piercing through the gleaming blade, staring intently at Yuwen Ye, who was standing right next to him, his breath hot as fire. Even at such close range, he could clearly sense a hint of elusiveness in the other's heavy breath.
Xue Xian sneered, "To be honest, the first unexpected thing about my eastward expedition was encountering you."
Yuwen Ye looked at him intently and said, "You shouldn't be surprised by this."
Xue Xian smiled and did not continue the topic, only saying, "The second surprise is your wife."
"...!"
Yuwen Ye's eyes darkened, but he remained calm and said, "If you know my wife, you'll know that this is not surprising."
"oh?"
"However, there is no one else in this world who can understand her."
"Yeah?"
At this moment, Xue Xian's face revealed an almost sinister smile, especially his eyes, which were so close to Yuwen Ye's, staring at each other. Although they were reflecting the fiery red light of the setting sun, a cold and stern look flashed across them at this moment.
That look sent a shiver down Yuwen Ye's spine.
Before he could react, Xue Xian sneered, "Is there really no one else who understands your wife better than you?"
Yuwen Ye's brows furrowed even more.
He instinctively wanted to say something, but before he could speak, Xue Xian sneered, "However, in the battle where your wife guarded Fufeng, it wasn't you who stood shoulder to shoulder with her."
"..."
"I remember now. The two of them were standing on the city wall. Although they each held an arrow and were positioned on the left and right, the arrows they fired at the same time were perfectly synchronized, which was truly admirable."
"...!"
"If it weren't for their perfect understanding and seamless teamwork, my men might not have lost."
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