Chapter 913 - 348: First Battle Might! (First Update)

Chapter 913: Chapter 348: First Battle Might! (First Update)

The bustling Luoxing City has become much quieter. In the streets and alleys, shops are tightly closed, and women, children, and the elderly remain at home, not venturing out for leisurely walks.

The atmosphere appears somewhat tense.

In the Middle Ancient Realm, large-scale battles are rare. The reason is, here the entities are singular families, rather than nations. Therefore, battles between families, no matter how fierce, are confined to a limited range.

Like now, with the Divine Hall deploying one hundred thousand troops from the Central Continent to attack the city in the West Continent, it is unprecedented.

Mu Qingge, clad in strong armor, stands on the city wall with her hands behind her back, gazing into the distant path.

The Dragon Tooth Guards have dispatched scouts to constantly monitor the movements of the Divine Hall’s hundred thousand troops. The last report indicated that the Divine Hall’s forces were only ten li away from the base of Luoxing City.

On the city wall, the Dragon Hidden Army, trained by Mu Qingge, along with other military forces, are already prepared for battle.

From Mu Qingge’s Dragon Tooth Guards, three hundred men have been sent to Linchuan to protect her family, while the remaining two hundred are under Mo Yang’s command, to be deployed dynamically. Remaining by her side are the three hundred members brought by Mu Chen, forming the Dragon Feather Guards.

Altogether, the troops in Luoxing City do not exceed thirty thousand. The support from the Sang Family and the Alchemy Institute only adds up to ten thousand people. Facing the Divine Hall’s one hundred thousand troops, most who have not experienced war and who have not witnessed Mu Qingge’s command are still feeling a bit uneasy.

"Qingge." Xi Qianxue approaches the city wall, stepping behind Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge turns around and catches sight of Xi Qianxue, as well as Ji Yaohua, Yao Xinghai, Ying Ze, and Wei Molili walking behind her.

She smiles and asks, "The war hasn’t started yet, why have you all come?"

These four are all wearing defensive armor crafted by the Sang Family. Mu Qingge’s gaze sweeps over a small mark on the armor and she knows these armors are the work of Mu Xuewu.

Judging by their stance, they are all ready for battle.

Yao Xinghai laughs, "We’ve come to learn a thing or two from you, lest a skirmish breaks out and we don’t know what to do. We have experience in single combat, but as for warfare... Oh, by the way, Mei Zizhong and Zhao Nanxing are your old acquaintances, right?"

Upon hearing Yao Xinghai mention the four friends studying at the Alchemy Institute, Mu Qingge raises her eyebrows and nods slightly.

Yao Xinghai continues, "Those four initially wanted to come as well but have reached a critical breakthrough point, so their master told them to wait until they broke through before coming."

Mu Qingge nods, "Yes, cultivation is important and must not be delayed."

The Pill Masters brought by Yao Xinghai are arranged by Mu Qingge to handle the wounded in logistics. The Artifact Refiners brought by Mu Xuewu are busy at the rear, continuously refining weapons to replace those damaged in the battle.

Mu Qingge could have done these two tasks herself, but with these forces sharing the burden, she becomes much more relaxed, focusing solely on commanding the battle.

The two Supreme Elders from the Sang Family and some Protectors from the Alchemy Institute brought by Yao Xinghai are assigned by Mu Qingge. The five of them, however, have not been arranged.

"We are here to ask what we can do," Ying Ze speaks up.

Mu Qingge’s gaze sweeps over them, smiling, "Just stay by my side and be ready for orders at any time." These individuals have great personal cultivation but have never led troops, so no matter how good the relationship, she won’t let them take command.

"Qingge, I’d like to discuss something with you." Xi Qianxue opens up.

Mu Qingge looks at her. She says, "It’s despicable that the Divine Hall falsely accuses you of abducting me to start the war. I want to clarify to everyone once the Divine Hall’s army arrives that I wasn’t kidnapped by you but came willingly, and to reveal the true face of the Divine Hall to the public."

"As you mentioned, this is merely an excuse of the Divine Hall. Whether you say it or not, the battle today won’t change. Besides, even if you do clarify, given the Divine Hall’s usual behavior, they might claim your mind is bewitched and your words aren’t true. Furthermore, if you express your stance, what about the Xi Family? Don’t forget, the Xi Family is still based in Sky City. So, speaking out might be worse than saying nothing," Mu Qingge explains.

"But..." Xi Qianxue furrows her brow.

"Qingge makes sense, explaining now is futile and only gives the Divine Hall more excuses. It’s better to wait until after this battle to discuss it," Ji Yaohua advises Xi Qianxue.

Xi Qianxue turns to look at him, hesitating in her eyes.

Mu Qingge speaks again, "It’s not the right time to clarify things now; let’s discuss it after this battle ends."

Xi Qianxue reluctantly nods and agrees.

However, she makes a request to Mu Qingge, "Please allow me to join the battle too."

Mu Qingge glances at her and sees the urgency in her eyes, saying, "Stay by my side and follow orders." Keeping Xi Qianxue close is meant to prevent further refusal and stop her from overthinking. However, she won’t actually allow her into the battlefield, at least not now.

After all, she is still regarded in the public’s eye as the Goddess of the Divine Hall.

...

Ten li is not too far for ordinary people, let alone for cultivators?

Almost immediately after a few exchanges, afar on the path outside Luoxing City, dusty clouds and the sound of footsteps of the one hundred thousand troops arise.

The soldiers on the watchtower use the ’Thousand-mile Eye’ crafted by Mu Qingge to look ahead and promptly report to Mu Qingge, "City Lord, the Divine Hall’s one hundred thousand troops have arrived."

As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Qingge and the others soon saw the dazzling armor of gold and silver shimmering, like ocean waves, appearing before their eyes.

The army of a hundred thousand cultivators, such a momentum, made the ground of Luoxing City tremble slightly. The people in the city felt a bit of fear in their hearts.

Mu Qingge’s lips were tightly pressed. She observed everyone’s performance on the city wall, taking it all in. She did not reprimand anyone because she knew that no matter how excellent a warrior was, there would always be a trace of fear when facing the battlefield for the first time.

Therefore, today’s battle was a crucial one. She had to win, and win beautifully, quickly. Only victory could dispel the warriors’ fear, boost morale, and transform them from fledgling warriors into fierce, relentless wolves.

"Soldiers, heed my command." Mu Qingge stood calmly on the city wall, her spine straight and unyielding, as if even if the sky fell, it could not bend her.

Her voice was not loud, yet very clear, making everyone who heard it unconsciously straighten their backs, their eyes focused.

The army of a hundred thousand from the Divine Hall was gradually approaching.

Looking at those figures that became clearer and clearer, endless at a glance, the soldiers on the city wall preparing for battle couldn’t help but swallow.

Mo Yang walked behind Mu Qingge and whispered, "Young Lord."

Mu Qingge nodded slightly and said to Mo Yang amidst the confused gazes of Ji Yaohua and others, "Are you ready?"

"Everything is ready with the Dragon Tooth Guards." Mo Yang lifted his eyes, looking at Mu Qingge’s back with a fervent gaze.

Yao Xinghai and a few others were astonished to see that the usually silent and somewhat solitary Mo Yang seemed like a changed person at this moment, his eyes full of heat and excitement, as if he had come alive.

"Hmm, if this time, things don’t go well, then don’t come see me again." Mu Qingge said calmly.

Mo Yang’s gaze sharpened as he promised with a resolute voice, "Subordinate is willing to stake my military pledge; if I fail to fulfill the task, I’ll bring my head to see you!"

The interaction between the two left the five standing behind Mu Qingge surprised. They suddenly became curious about what kind of person Mu Qingge had been before they knew her. Why did this battle seem so ordinary to her?

Most importantly, her attitude was as if she was having a meal or taking a nap.

At this moment, the army of a hundred thousand from the Divine Hall had already gathered under the city. They stood in neat formation, yet somewhat imposing. However, their stopping point made Mu Qingge smirk, and Mo Yang’s eyes were full of ridicule.

"Mu Qingge—! We are the Divine Servants of the Divine Hall, under the command of the Divine Venerable, come here..."

"Archers, prepare, fire—!" Mu Qingge had no patience for listening to the nonsense of the Divine Hall’s commander, and directly gave the order.

The archers, who had been somewhat nervous, immediately unleashed their arrows at the command of Mu Qingge.

Arrows rained down upon the army of the Divine Hall, instantly causing chaos.

The commander of the Divine Hall likely never expected that Mu Qingge would act so unexpectedly and launch an immediate attack.

He tried to control the disordered troops, but those falling arrows struck some of the divine servants, causing greater chaos.

"Don’t panic, don’t be afraid!" shouted the commander of the Divine Hall.

Mo Yang mocked in a low voice, "Truly foolish, bringing the army within arrow range."

Ji Yaohua’s mouth twitched, managing only a dry laugh. Because he felt that were he leading soldiers, he might be as clueless as this commander of the Divine Hall, without considering the range.

"Xuan Kui, take out that commander." Mu Qingge ordered again.

From his high vantage point, Xuan Kui directly aimed his sniper rifle at the commander from the Divine Hall trying to manage the chaos. Other snipers also each found their targets, choosing other commanders within the army of the Divine Hall.

Whizz, whizz, whizz—!

A few gunshots sounded, and before the commander and several other leaders could understand what happened, they fell to the ground. They were all Golden Realm experts; the beast cores Mu Qingge brought from the Demon Realm were enough to kill them.

With the commanders dead, chaos escalated.

Six old monsters at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage rose from the ranks, headed straight for the city wall.

However, Mu Qingge merely gave a cold smile as Bai Xi, Hou, Yin Chen, and the Supreme Elder of the Sang Family all leapt from the city wall, each engaging one of the enemies, leading them into the sky.

"Mo Yang, it’s your turn." Mu Qingge instructed.

Mo Yang nodded in silence. With a wave of his hand, the two hundred Dragon Tooth Guards, already prepared, leaped from the city wall like a black whirlwind, charging into the chaotic army of the Divine Hall.

They only numbered two hundred, yet facing the hundred thousand Divine Hall army, they showed no sign of fear.

Standing on the city wall, Ji Yaohua, Yao Xinghai, Ying Ze, Wei Molili, and Xi Qianxue watched as these two hundred men, like two hundred sharp blades, swiftly, fiercely, and ruthlessly plunged into the army of the Divine Hall.

A hundred thousand strong force collapsed so swiftly outside Luoxing City?

This scene stunned everyone!