Chen Xiao quickly sorted out the principles of manipulating natural elements in her mind. She knew that time was of the essence and that if she hesitated even slightly, the Night Dynasty's defenses would be completely breached.
She shouted to her assistants, "Quick, bring me all the data on the study of natural elements!"
Although the assistants looked puzzled, they immediately sprang into action upon seeing Emperor Chen Xiao's resolute gaze.
Chen Xiao flipped through the documents, muttering to himself as he combined his previous theoretical knowledge with the actual situation on the battlefield.
She discovered that the terrain of this battlefield was unique, with the surrounding mountains containing abundant earth elements, and at this moment, in the afternoon, the sunlight was strong, and the fire elements were also quite active.
She summoned Ning Ci, the Holy Maiden Ning, who was skilled in manipulating earth elements, and Xi Xi, who had some awareness of fire elements, and explained her plan to them: "We will use the power of these two elements to build a brand new defensive line. Holy Maiden Ning, you are responsible for gathering earth elements to build a solid earthen wall in front of the defensive line, the higher and thicker the better; Xi Xi, you will guide fire elements to attach to the earthen wall to form a fire barrier that will prevent the enemy from getting close."
Ning Ci and Xi Xi exchanged a glance. Although they felt it was risky, they understood that it was the only way at the moment, so they immediately cast a spell.
Ning Ci moved his hands rapidly while chanting ancient incantations. The ground began to tremble violently, and countless boulders surged from the ground, converging towards the front of the battlefield.
Before long, a high earthen wall, several meters high and several meters thick, rose from the ground, separating the Night Dynasty army from the enemy army.
At the same time, Xi Xi also circulated her spiritual power to the fullest extent. Her eyes flashed with a blazing light as she continuously swung her hands towards the earthen wall.
As she moved, the fire elements in the air were quickly attracted and adhered to the earthen wall.
In the blink of an eye, the earthen wall was engulfed in flames, forming a terrifying barrier of fire.
The barbarian army and Shadow Cult assassins rushed to the earthen wall, only to be forced to retreat by the sweltering heat.
They tried to breach the earthen wall with their weapons, but the intense heat of the flames prevented them from getting close. Some barbarian warriors, unwilling to give up, charged forward, only to be instantly engulfed by the flames, letting out screams of agony.
Enraged at the sight, the leader of the Shadow Cult personally cast a strange spell in an attempt to break the barrier of flames.
He exhaled puffs of black smoke, which swept towards the earthen wall. Wherever the black smoke reached, the flames seemed to be extinguished.
When Chen Xiao saw this scene, her heart tightened. She knew that the leader of the Shadow Cult was exceptionally powerful.
She immediately mobilized her own spiritual power and joined in Xixi's control of the fire element.
With Chen Xiao's help, Xi Xi's power increased greatly, and her fire element became even more violent.
Flames and black smoke clashed fiercely, and for a time, the battlefield was ablaze with fire and thick with smoke.
Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, the Night Dynasty army seized the opportunity presented by the enemy's stalled attack and launched a counterattack. Led by their general, the soldiers shouted slogans and charged out of the city gate behind the earthen wall.
Wielding ancient technological weapons, they launched a fierce attack on the enemy.
Ning Ci wasn't idle either; she manipulated the earth element to create a muddy swamp behind enemy lines.
Those barbarian soldiers and Shadow Cult assassins who couldn't retreat in time were trapped and unable to move. Taking advantage of this, the Night Dynasty army launched a siege against these trapped enemies. In an instant, the battlefield was filled with shouts of battle, and the enemy's formation was thrown into chaos.
Seeing that the situation was hopeless, the leader of the Shadow Cult was filled with resentment. He glared fiercely at Chen Xiao and the others, then led the remaining followers and fled the battlefield in the chaos.
Having lost the support of the Shadow Cult, the barbarian army lost its will to fight and scattered in all directions.
The Night Dynasty army won the battle, and the soldiers cheered with joy. The people also flocked to the streets to celebrate this hard-won victory.
After Chen Xiao and the others returned to the capital, the retired Emperor Chu Yanxi personally came to greet them.
Chu Yanxi's face was full of satisfaction and her eyes were full of praise: "Xiao'er, you did a great job. You are worthy of being the Empress of our Night Dynasty. You deserve great credit for this victory. With you protecting the Night Dynasty, I am very relieved."
Chen Xiao bowed slightly and said respectfully, "This is the result of everyone's concerted efforts. Your subject dares not take credit and will certainly continue to protect the Night Dynasty in the future."
But Chen Xiao knew that the Shadow Cult and the barbarians would not let the matter rest, and the crisis facing the Night Dynasty was not completely over.
She decided to lead the research team to continue their in-depth study of ancient technology and the techniques for manipulating natural elements, in order to better prepare for the future of the Night Dynasty.
At the victory banquet after the war, laughter and cheers filled the air, but Chen Xiao's brows were furrowed. Her gaze passed over the clinking of glasses and landed on the tranquil night sky outside the palace, her heart filled with worry about the unknown dangers of the future.
After the banquet, she hurriedly returned to her research lab, where the lights stayed on all night.
At this moment, the remnants of the Shadow Cult gathered in a secluded valley, their leader's face beneath his black robe so gloomy it seemed as if water could drip from it.
“This defeat is only temporary. The Night Dynasty’s defenses are more difficult to deal with than we imagined, but their weaknesses have also been exposed.” His voice was low and ruthless. “We must find a stronger ally. Perhaps those ancient ruins hold the power to turn the tide.”
After saying that, he waved his hand, signaling his men to immediately begin preparations for exploring the ruins.
Meanwhile, in the Night Dynasty's military camp, the generals sat together, discussing the gains and losses of the battle.
"Although we won this battle, we also saw our shortcomings. The new weapons still have many problems in actual combat, and the soldiers are not yet proficient enough in using ancient technology," a veteran said with concern.
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