Chapter 338 The First Battle (4000 words)
"Tomorrow, which of you two is willing to go first?"
Xiao Shi looked at Xiao Mo and Xiao Yishe.
Xiao Yishe's expression showed a hint of hesitation.
Although the city lord Xiahou Nan's cultivation level is Golden Core Realm, it is rumored that even Nascent Soul Realm generals cannot do anything to him.
If I were to go and lead the charge, and something happened, I could really lose my life!
"But."
Xiao Yishe glanced at Xiao Mo beside him, then at his father. He felt that if he backed down now, his image in his father's eyes would plummet.
"I'm willing to take the lead."
Just when Xiao Yishe was still unable to make up his mind, Xiao Mo clasped his hands in a fist salute and said.
"General Zuo, judging from the spiritual power emanating from you, you should only be at the Dragon Gate Realm, right?" General Huang, who was wearing an eye patch, asked Xiao Mo.
"The Dragon Gate Realm is at its peak," Xiao Mo replied.
"Hahaha? Isn't that also the Dragon Gate Realm?" General Huang laughed. "General Zuo, I'm not trying to be mean, but young people can be impetuous, but they should act according to their abilities. That Xiahou Nan is a martial arts prodigy of Wei, capable of tearing apart Nascent Soul Realm cultivators. If you go there, General Zuo, what is it but suicide?"
"This humble general also thinks it is inappropriate." The general named Liu Xing shook his head. "The vanguard is too important, affecting the morale of the entire army in the battle. It is good that General Zuo is brave, but this concerns the army, not just himself."
“Your Highness, I’d better take charge. Just let these two immature brats stay out of the way,” said a dark-skinned, burly general.
Faced with everyone's doubts, Xiao Mo remained silent, his expression unchanged, simply waiting for Xiao Shi's decision.
Xiao Shi waved his hand, and the generals gradually stopped their discussion.
Xiao Shi stared into Xiao Mo's eyes: "You know roughly about Xiahou Nan's situation. Do you still dare to take the lead?"
"This humble general requests permission!" Xiao Mo said in a deep voice, his tone unwavering.
"Alright!" Xiao Shi nodded. "It's decided then. Tomorrow, General Xiao Mo will lead the charge. All of you generals, go and rest well. Tomorrow's battle will be a great one, and we will raze Biyue City to the ground!"
When Xiao Shi finished speaking, he glanced at Xiao Yishe.
Xiao Yishe's hair stood on end instantly, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
"yes!"
All the generals clasped their hands in response.
Although General Huang and others thought that Xiao Mo was just going to his death.
But since the prince has made his decision, I should just follow his orders and there's no need to say anything more.
Xiao Mo and his group walked out of the camp.
"Trying to show off, huh? Trying to impress Father, huh? I'll see how you die on the city wall tomorrow!"
Xiao Yishe watched Xiao Mo's departing figure, clenched his fists, snorted coldly, and turned to leave.
Back in his tent, Xiao Mo saw a soldier, both unfamiliar and familiar, wiping the table.
"Xiao Gui?"
Xiao Mo called out tentatively.
The young soldier looked up at Xiao Mo, paused for a moment, then his eyes lit up and he exclaimed joyfully, "Brother Mo!"
"It really is you." Xiao Mo smiled and stepped forward. "I was wondering why you looked so familiar. By the way, what are you doing here?"
"I don't know either," Xiao Gui said with a smile. "Not long ago, the centurion told me that I would be the deputy of a new general. I was wondering who it would be, but I never expected it to be you, Brother Mo!"
The more he talked, the more excited Xiao Gui became: "Brother Mo, you're famous now. Even in the Snow Dragon Riders, I can hear about your name."
"The fame brought by a piece of music is hardly a legitimate fame."
Xiao Mo shook his head helplessly.
However, Xiao Mo was quite satisfied with Xiao Gui being his deputy.
At least they are acquaintances, so it's easier for me to get things done.
Xiao Mo guessed that it was probably his cheap old man's idea.
After chatting with Xiao Gui, Xiao Mo learned that Xiao Gui was now a centurion.
Seven years to become a centurion in the army may not seem like much, but it's different in the Snow Dragon Riders, proving that this kid is indeed quite capable.
What pleased Xiao Mo the most was that this kid was doing quite well in the Snowdrift Dragon Riders and knew a lot of military news.
For example, the deeds and personalities of General Huang and others.
He even remembered the names of all the centurions perfectly.
"Don't you train regularly? How come you know everything about the military?" Xiao Mo asked.
"Hehehe," Xiao Gui rubbed his nose. "My mother always said that there are social niceties everywhere, so when I have nothing to do, I like to find out about my superiors, like their preferences, just in case they come in handy someday."
Xiao Mo patted his shoulder: "You know what, it really came in handy. Go and compile all the documents for officers of the rank of centurion and above into a document for me, is that alright?"
"No problem, Brother Mo!" Xiao Gui nodded. "Hey, by the way, Brother Mo, when are we going to attack Wei?"
"Tomorrow." Xiao Mo sat down in a chair and wiped his spear.
"It really is these next few days." Xiao Gui poured Xiao Mo a glass of wine. "So, which general will lead the charge tomorrow?"
Xiao Mo looked at Xiao Gui and said with a smile:
"I."
The next morning.
As the bugle sounded, apart from the soldiers who remained to guard the seven border cities of the Northern Wilderness, the Northern Wilderness army, consisting of twenty-five Snow-Treading Dragon Riders and six hundred thousand infantrymen, was ready to set off.
Beneath the city walls, both horses and soldiers were clad in white armor.
The only difference is that the armor worn by the Snow-Treading Dragon Riders is mixed with black iron.
All the soldiers stood motionless like statues, their ranks filled with the spirit of bloodshed.
On each of their faces was a pride unique to the Northern Wilderness.
The states once said, "The Qin army only has a strength of one shi (a unit of dry measure), but the three northern provinces alone have eight dou (another unit of dry measure)."
This statement is not without its intention to sow discord.
But now, in Xiao Mo's view, if not eight dou, then at least five or six.
This expedition against Wei was a war in which Qin went all out and staked its national destiny.
Xiao Shi stood atop the city wall, surveying the entire army. His voice, amplified by spiritual energy, echoed across the wilderness:
"Our Northern Wilderness army never kills nameless people, and has never given a second glance to small countries!"
If we're going to fight, let's fight a tough battle!
If you're going to destroy something, destroy a great power!
The State of Wei has been harassing our borders and invading our people, and has been fighting with the State of Qin for hundreds of years.
Starting today, it's time to come to an end!
"You are the sharpest blades of my Qin state, what should you do!"
"kill!"
"kill!"
"kill!"
The million-strong army shouted in unison, their voices shaking the heavens and the earth.
After three shouts, the million-strong army returned to calm, with only the battle cries echoing between heaven and earth.
"Northern Wilderness Army! March forth!"
As Xiao Shi's voice fell to the ground, the million-strong army moved in perfect unison, like long spears, pointing straight at Biyue City!
When the million-strong army arrived at the walls of Biyue City.
Xiahou Nan, the lord of Biyue City, also led an army of 700,000, arrayed in battle formation.
When two armies clash, the battle can seem to happen in an instant.
Xiahou Nan rode forward on horseback, holding two giant axes. He spat out grass roots and looked at Xiao Shi and the others with disdain in his eyes.
On either side of Xiahou Nan were two cultivators at the Immortal Realm, and in the very center of the army was a cultivator at the Ascension Realm!
Although Xiahou Nan is the city lord, his cultivation level is not the highest.
This is common in the armies of various nations, since most cultivators have high cultivation levels, but that doesn't mean they can lead troops into battle.
Not to mention, the higher the rank in the military, the more things there are to deal with, and the less time a cultivator has to cultivate.
Therefore, the generals of various kingdoms are generally not of very high cultivation level, while cultivators of high cultivation level are usually worshipped by various kingdoms and will also go on expeditions with the army.
However, there are always exceptions.
For example, Xiao Shi, the Prince of Zhenbei, was at the peak of the Jade Purity Realm.
Take Xiahou Nan for example. Although he is only fifty years old, he has already reached the peak of the Golden Core Realm. Moreover, he is brave and resourceful, and is highly valued by the Wei court. It is almost a certainty that he will ascend to the Upper Three Realms in the future.
"The Prince of Zhenbei is so aggressive, and his army is coming to invade. It's really frightening."
Xiahou Nan looked at Xiao Shi, his expression showing not the slightest fear, but even a desire to capture Xiao Shi alive and bring him back to the court.
"Xiahou Nan, the Wei court is corrupt, treacherous officials are in power, and the people are suffering terribly. Its fate is sealed. Why should you risk your life for it? I consider you a talented commander. If you surrender to my Qin state, the land of Wei will be your fiefdom in the future."
Xiao Shi tried to persuade Xiahou Nan to surrender, his tone very sincere.
"Hahaha, what Your Highness says is very good." Xiahou Nan put one foot on the horse's back and took a sip of wine. "How about this? Your Highness, please join my Wei Kingdom. With Your Highness holding a large army and with the support of my Wei Kingdom, Your Highness will become the ruler of Qin in the future! Wouldn't that be wonderful?"
Xiao Shi shook his head: "It seems there's no point in talking about it."
"If there's anything to talk about, with our million-strong armies here, are we playing house?" Xiahou Nan sneered. "Your Highness is over a hundred years old, how can you still act like a child?"
Faced with the other party's mockery, Xiao Shi did not take it to heart, but instead said to his men, "Since General Xiahou is not grateful, which general will go and meet General Xiahou?"
Xiao Mo bowed with his spear in hand: "This humble general is willing to experience General Xiahou's double axes!"
Xiao Shi laughed and said, "Alright, then you'd better make sure General Xiahou has a good time."
"yes!"
Holding a snow-white spear, dressed in silver-white dragon armor, Xiao Mo rode his horse through the snow towards the front of the battle.
"Tsk tsk tsk." Xiahou Nan looked at Xiao Mo and clicked his tongue a few times. "You pretty boy are as frail as a scholar, but you are good-looking. State your name."
"General Zuo, Xiao Mo."
"Xiao Mo? So you're the Frost King. But your cultivation level is too low. It's not even satisfying for me to kill you. Get out of here and let someone else come!" Xiahou Nan shook his head in disappointment.
"No need to change men, killing you is enough." Xiao Mo's voice echoed throughout the army.
"Interesting. They destroyed the State of Wei, do they really think they're invincible?" Xiahou Nan asked those around him. "But since the Frost King has said so, which general will go and meet him?"
“This humble general is willing to go.” A burly man with a stubble beard rode forward, licked his lips, and said, “This Frost King is indeed handsome. After this humble general captures him alive, I will treat him well in the camp.”
"That's alright, but don't break it. The noble ladies in the Wei capital really adore Xiao Mo. We'll have to give him to them to play with later."
"Rest assured, City Lord." The burly man with stubble squeezed his legs together, brandishing a long sword, and charged forward. "I am Li Heilong from Shanhe County! Xiao Mo, stick your ass out!"
"Looks like I'll still have to wear a mask from now on."
Xiao Mo shook his head and sighed, muttering to himself.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Mo gripped his spear tightly, spurred his horse forward, and charged off.
The moment Xiao Mo drew his gun, Li Heilong immediately sensed something was wrong.
This person's marksmanship is definitely not simple.
In less than three rounds, Xiao Mo pierced Li Heilong's throat with a single spear thrust.
Xiao Mo casually sliced off his head, inserted it into his spear, and tossed it in front of Xiahou Nan, saying slowly, "Next."
"Don't be so arrogant, kid! I'll teach you a lesson!"
The next moment, a general wielding a meteor hammer rushed forward.
Xiao Mo accepted the challenge once again.
After five rounds, Xiao Mo pierced his heart with a single shot.
"good!"
After Xiao Mo killed two enemy generals who were at the peak of the Dragon Gate Realm, the generals of the Snow-Treading Dragon Riders cheered.
At first, they were worried that Xiao Mo was all show and no substance, just a pretty face.
But who knew that Xiao Mo would kill those of the same realm as easily as slaughtering chickens and dogs!
"Does your Wei Kingdom really have no one left? Someone who can satisfy me?" Xiao Mo mocked.
"I'll do it!"
A Golden Core Realm sword cultivator charged forward and engaged Xiao Mo in battle.
But after thirty rounds, the swordsman was once again slain by Xiao Mo.
Moreover, Xiao Mo, wielding a long spear, charged alone towards the enemy's million-strong army!
"What courage! Come on, come on!"
Xiahou Nan no longer underestimated Xiao Mo, and, wielding a giant axe, confronted Xiao Mo.
Xiahou Nan's cultivation technique is called "Mountain-Splitting Axe," which emphasizes large, sweeping strikes. Each strike is as powerful as a mountain, aiming to smash Xiao Mo into mincemeat.
He originally thought that Xiao Mo would avoid his sharp edge.
However, Xiao Mo neither dodged nor evaded, taking all the blows head-on. Moreover, the spear in his hand was unpredictable, mixed with violent lightning, creating thunderous booms.
"God-Slaying Spear? Are you that senior's disciple?" After fifty rounds, Xiahou Nan finally recognized the opponent's spear technique.
Xiao Mo did not answer. He leaped up, and a bolt of lightning struck down from the sky, condensing into the spear in his hand.
The spear shone brightly, its light spreading several feet from both ends.
Xiao Mo threw out a spear, which transformed into a streak of lightning, pointing directly at Xiahou Nan.
Knowing he couldn't dodge in time, Xiahou Nan mobilized all his spiritual power and swung his axe.
"boom!"
A loud bang came from the front of the two armies, raising a cloud of dust several meters high.
As the smoke and dust dissipated.
The spear flew backward and landed in Xiao Mo's hand.
Xiahou Nan coughed up blood and fell off his horse.
Xiao Mo reversed his spear and thrust it down like a thunder dragon falling into the sea, aiming straight for his brow.
At this critical moment, a cultivator at the Immortal Realm of the Wei Kingdom threw out the Mountain-Turning Seal, aiming to kill Xiao Mo, the young genius!
Otherwise, once he grows up, he will surely become a great threat!
"As expected, the older you get, the more shameless you become!"
Xiao Shi, who was already prepared, snorted coldly, flew out, stood in front of Xiao Mo, and pointed his spear directly at Fan Shan Yin, slamming him heavily to the ground.
"kill!"
At Xiao Shi's command, he pointed forward.
The snow-riding dragon riders charged forward, and the million-strong army of the Northern Wilderness, full of morale, charged ahead.
The two armies clashed.
(End of this chapter)
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