As the sun set in the west, the defenders of Yunzhou City prepared for battle, watching as the main force of the Tu Man gradually approached.
Aye Lin’s troops stopped a mile outside Yunzhou City, a distance beyond the reach of Yunzhou’s army.
The entire Tu Man army stood at attention. Every Tu Man soldier was a fierce warrior from the plains, full of confidence in their ability to capture Yunzhou City.
“General, the men are eager. Let’s attack quickly!”
A subordinate general under Agusa stepped forward to request action.
Agusa also turned to Batul: “Batul, are your men ready?”
Batul laughed and said, “Nonsense, my men never need to prepare!”
Seeing this, Aye Lin laughed heartily: “Good! My Tu Man soldiers should be like this.”
He then drew his golden blade, which gleamed brightly in the sunset: “All troops, advance and take Yunzhou City!”
“Kill!”
Accompanied by a thunderous roar, the Tu Man army surged forward with a fierce killing intent.
The front-line commander silently observed the distance. When the main force of the Tu Man reached a distance of 500 meters, he drew his sword: “Release the arrows!”
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
In an instant, countless arrows flew into the sky, forming perfect parabolas, accurately landing on the Tu Man vanguard troops.
After the first volley, hundreds of Tu Man vanguards fell, but still, numerous Tu Man soldiers charged forward, endlessly.
“Release arrows, release arrows!”
The front-line commander urged the soldiers to shoot, and even he took up his iron bow to fire.
After repeated volleys of arrows, the first batch of Tu Man main forces reached the city walls, where they set up long ladders and began to climb the walls to attack.
Seeing this, the central army immediately moved to the front, pushing ladders and hurling stones, everyone was involved in the defense of the city.
On the north side of Black Wind Mountain, Ye Chen saw the Tu Man army attacking Yunzhou City and immediately gave the order: “Prepare the troops and advance immediately!”
As he spoke, an 800-man force quickly mobilized, each squad gathering in formation.
Ye Chen quickly moved down the mountain, using the cover of night and the forest to march swiftly, like a hunting leopard darting through.
The flames of battle below Yunzhou City gradually spread across the city walls.
The city walls of Yunzhou were engulfed in flames for hundreds of meters, with the attacking Tu Man soldiers and the defending Yunzhou forces fighting fiercely.
Tu Man soldiers who climbed the city walls were immediately met with numerous defenders.
Many Yunzhou defenders were dragged down from the walls by Tu Man soldiers, while below, countless Tu Man soldiers waited to take action.
Aye Lin and his personal guards watched quietly from the rear of the battlefield. Aye Lin said calmly, “The defense of Yunzhou is weaker than I imagined. It seems that over the years, the Chu people have underestimated my Tu Man forces!”
With that, Aye Lin licked his lips, seemingly anticipating: “I wonder how the Chu girls are. They should be much better than the girls from the plains.”
The personal guards laughed: “After Agusa and Batul capture Yunzhou, the prince will know.”
Aye Lin laughed heartily, suddenly in high spirits: “Let’s go, let’s have some fun!”
With that, the last rearguard unit also charged to the front.
At this moment, inside Black Wind Mountain, Ye Chen and his 800 warriors were only about five miles from Yunzhou City. Ye Chen could barely see the figures of Aye Lin and his personal guards leaving.
“That person in the extravagant attire must be the main general of this Tu Man army, and his status must be high.”
Next to Ye Chen, Lao Huang nodded, anxiously watching the blazing Yunzhou City walls:
“Your Highness, let’s move quickly. Tu Man soldiers have already climbed the walls. If we delay any longer, the Tu Man forces will soon break into the city!”
“Yes, Your Highness, let’s act quickly!”
“Kill those damned Tu Man people!”
…
The 800 warriors, unable to tolerate watching the Tu Man forces attacking their city, all requested to join the battle.
Ye Chen resolutely nodded and immediately ordered: “All troops, march urgently. Our target is only one: that high-status Tu Man general!”
“Kill!”
In an instant, the 800 warriors leaped out from Black Wind Mountain. In the midst of this vast army, no one noticed the 800-man force advancing from the rear.
On the city walls, An Lushui had been observing Black Wind Mountain. When he saw Ye Chen leading his men out, he laughed loudly:
“Haha, Ye Chen has finally appeared. Order the entire army to abandon the city and retreat!”
“What? General, what did you say?” Guo Chengyun could hardly believe his ears. Seeing the Tu Man forces about to seize the city walls, how could they possibly retreat?
An Lushui’s face darkened as he looked at Guo Chengyun and grabbed his collar: “I said abandon the city and retreat to Youzhou!”
Guo Chengyun was shocked and could hardly believe it: “General, but the Seventh Prince and others have already emerged.”
An Lushui nodded: “Yes, exactly because they have emerged that we must abandon the city!”
The war spread across the heavens, and both the Tu Man and Yunzhou forces fought with all their might. The Yunzhou troops, driven by national hatred and family revenge, fought fiercely, each one putting in their utmost effort to kill the enemy.
Guo Chengyun looked at An Lushui incredulously, disregarding the differences in their statuses, and said angrily: “It’s the critical moment of the battle, how can we possibly abandon the city and flee?!”
Seeing Guo Chengyun refuse to follow his orders, An Lushui quickly ordered his personal guards: “Bind him up and convey the order to all divisions of the army!”
The personal guards, though hesitant, followed the order, binding Guo Chengyun and preventing any resistance.
Agusa and Batul, who were immersed in the siege, noticed the number of Yunzhou soldiers on the city walls rapidly decreasing, and the pressure on the vanguard forces suddenly lessened.
“Men, the Chu people are retreating. Quickly ascend the walls and occupy Yunzhou!”
Immediately, long ladders rose like clouds, and Tu Man soldiers swiftly occupied the city walls, then opened the city gates.
Agusa and Batul entered the city, both feeling somewhat puzzled.
But Batul didn’t think too much about it, instructing his subordinate: “Quickly go welcome the Fourth Prince.”
Outside the city, Aye Lin, who did not expect Yunzhou to fall so quickly, was chatting and laughing with his personal guards when suddenly he heard a hurried sound from behind.
“What’s that sound?” Aye Lin turned back in confusion, only to be met with Ye Chen’s powerful strike.
“Void Slash!” A sharp blade aimed at him, and Aye Lin had no time to react, only able to dodge.
But with that dodge, Ye Chen was already beside Aye Lin, and without hesitation, he struck.
Clang!
The blade fell, and Aye Lin’s head was severed!
Before Aye Lin could utter a word, he was decapitated by Ye Chen. The personal guards nearby screamed:
“The Fourth Prince!”
“The Fourth Prince is dead!”
“Kill them!”
…
In an instant, the personal guards rushed up, but they were no match for Ye Chen. Even with more people, it was still just a single blow for Ye Chen.
“Four-Sided Slash!”
Ye Chen swung his blade horizontally, and the blade’s aura surrounded all directions, followed by a series of screams.
The personal guards who surrounded him were cut into two, a gruesome sight.
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