Divine Brilliance
chapter-318

Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales

Right at the same time, on a hill somewhere, Chai Yuan viciously whipped the horsewhip in his hand towards the side.

“Xijie City, Fushuang City revolted!”

They were in front of the army, in the hills of the boundary between Xiyun Province and Huanlong Province.

Both sides had a total of 1.2 million troops. They were in a standstill in the two cities here.

The Gantian Mountain army was slightly smaller but they had more elites. However, at this moment, they seemed to be in a losing situation. Only 500 people blocked a flat canyon path, occupying the two mountain peaks in the area.

The soldiers were 5 to 7. In terms of combat strength, they should be equal or even slightly better. However, at this moment the Gantian Mountainside needed to split roughly 200 thousand troops to defend their back lines. This was why the Taoyun City army had such a suppressive advantage.

“Yue Guanyun is really trying to hit our crucial points. These cities have to change sides!”

The one who spoke was Suman, the Xuanwu ancestor who was the deputy commander of east city army the day that Zong Shou returned to sneak Attack Gantian mountain.

Zong Shou directly appointed him as Chai Yuan’s deputy before he went for the cloud ocean hunt because of the post-war rewards and his strength and intelligence. Together they took charge of Xiyun Province to prevent Taoyun City from advancing.

Their brows were tightly locked. Who knows from when there were rumors saying that tens of city lords weren’t happy with Zong Shou and silently joined Taoyun, Blazing Flame, and Yunxia cities.

Following which during these few days, with Xijie Country at the lead, the ten cities in Xiyun Province really changed sides.

The other cities weren’t a problem. Only that Fushuang and Xijie Cities had cut off the resource line of these 500 thousand troops and blocked off their retreat path.

It also caused the 2 of them to place some troops on the backline to prevent the 2 cities from backstabbing them.

“Vast country duke, don’t worry. Bear with it a little longer. I think they won’t be so eager to act…”

Chai Yuan gave an “oh” in surprise, looking over curiously, “let’s have a listen. What are your thoughts?”

Suman didn’t hesitate, opening his mouth and explaining, “If it was me, I would wait for the results of this cloud ocean hunt to end before I make a move.”

Seeing Chai yuan smile, Suman knew that this wind bear race leader had thought about this. As expected from one of the famous Gantian Generals, he wasn’t rattled by the dangerous situation. He said calmly, “The reputation that our Gantian city built up in 10 years isn’t so easily torn down. As long as the overlord country duke, the vast country duke, and left pillar Qiu are around, we can suppress the few provinces. There’s also that Zong Yuan who rose up who is an unparalleled general, enough to make these people unwilling to change sides. This Xiyun Province is mostly still in our hands. If we conscript troops we can get around 2 million. Even fools will know that even if they attack now, even if they win, they will pay a heavy price. Why not wait for the ruler to come back empty-handed from the cloud ocean. Then people would totally lose faith before they attack.”

He paused before he deduced calmly, “So the danger our Gantian Mountain is facing is actually not real. As for the ruler’s ability we all know its there. There’s no need to worry. Actually Taoyun City isn’t good at land battles and their ability is the weakest. On the contrary, left pillar Qiu and overlord country duke’s sides are more worrying.”

Chai Yuan nodded his head in satisfaction. Suman was only earth chakra 7 meridians and was slightly weaker, but he was intelligent and was truly a good support. The ruler really knew how to select and choose people.

“Although that is the case, we can’t let people step over us! Xijie City, Fushuang City! When the ruler returns we will give them a good show!”

Scoffing furiously, venting the annoying feeling in his heart, his brows suddenly rose up as he looked down the mountain, “What are they doing?”

They saw groups of soldiers walking out from the opposite barracks, around 50

thousand of them. There were cavalry and infantry. What was surprising was that they all didn’t bring weapons, walking towards the hill empty-handed towards the Gantian Mountain camp.

“Looking at their armor style, they seem to be recruited from nearby cities.”

A weird expression appeared in Suman’s eyes as he looked into the distance. Behind these 50 thousand were the troops from Taoyun City. A full 200 thousand well-equipped troops formed up into formations as they lined up in an orderly manner. They stepped out from the camp and formed up on the plains beneath the hill.

The combat strength of humans couldn’t be compared to Monster race people but in terms of training and military discipline, they were better.

Rows of light and heavy armored soldiers stood solemnly in square formations. They were so orderly, it was like they were cut by knives, giving off no sound at all. As for the cavalry, when they traveled, the hundred thousand horse hooves seem to sound out at the same time with no other random sounds being made. Just one look and one could tell that they were extremely strong.

Suman didn’t understand at first until the 50 thousand empty-handed people were chased by the 200 thousand fully equipped soldiers towards the camp beneath the mountain. Then a light flashed in his eyes as he understood, his face also changed.

“They are forcing these people to attack the camp!”

Seeing Chai Yuan at a loss, Suman added a few more words of explanation, “They are certain that we won’t start the fight…”

Chai Yuan’s eyes opened in fury as he took half a step forward and stared down. As expected, the 50 thousand people in front of the camp didn’t fear the numerous archers. They directly took out tools to shovel the soil and fill up the 70 feet deep holes dug outside the camp walls. At the start, they were a little nervous, but when they saw that those people inside didn’t fire, they slowly calmed down. The speed at which they worked also became quicker and quicker.

Chai Yuan’s face was really dark and indiscernible. He suddenly looked out tens of miles away at the 200 thousand Taoyuan City troops.

He saw that at the Central of the formation, close to ten thousand heavy armored soldiers defending him, a large “Yun” word flag was hung high. Beneath it stood tens of men wearing really shining silver armor. The one at the head was around 20. His face was thin, slightly green and white, similar to that of Yue Guanyun. He looked over arrogantly, his eyes filled with disdain.

“Yue Linghuan is really a bully! He really thinks that I, Chai Yuan, can’t do anything to him?”

A violent energy built up at the depths of his heart. He was unable to spit it out, feeling really depressed.

Suman followed his gaze and looked out too. As expected it was the prince of Taoyun City, the Son that Yue Guanyun loved the most.

However, his gaze was instantly attracted by another person. His body was around the same as the 12 foot Chai Zhou. He rose on an 18 feet giant cavalry beast. Who knows how many layers of armor he wore, the outermost blood-red colored armor had tens of spikes sticking out. At his waist hung a huge chain hammer the side of a fishbowl which was also red Color, looking really vicious.

His aura was several times sharper than those famous beasts.

“That person is Taoyun City blood hammer Wei Ke. We mustn’t underestimate him.”

Suman turned his head to see Chai Yuan’s face twisting and turning. His eyes shone a fierce glow like he was on the verge of exploding. Following which he persuaded, “Duke Chai, the big picture is more important.

His tone was filled with helplessly. Actually not only was Taoyun City not willing to start the fight, but Gantian Mountain didn’t dare either.

The one with the upper hand was obvious.

Gantian City had the pride of a ruler and wouldn’t fear, but as the people doubt the young king, hearts would sway. At such a time, their chances of winning were less than 20%.

Even if they could win, it would be a tough one. In the following few months, they wouldn’t be able to recover. It wasn’t worth it at all.

Chai Yuan’s face changed between green and white. He had some thoughts, suddenly looking behind him. Only to see ten miles out dust and sand rose into the air, like there was a huge army slowly moving over.

He was filled with rage and knew that Jiefu City had sent troops. The scout under him had reported so they weren’t surprised and were prepared in advance. However, at such a time it felt even more hateful! He really wanted to not bother about anything and have a battle.

To show these clowns whether or not the famous name of him Chai Yuan on the battlefield was true or false.

However, in just a short moment, he suppressed the hate in his heart. He had fought for ten years and knew the importance of the situation. He gritted his teeth and said coldly, “We can’t defend this place anymore, gear up and back off towards Cangbing Canyon!”

He looked below once more. The 50 thousand people had already filled up the holes are were dismantling the barricades and wooden walls. He gritted his teeth, “Let the people at the front back down! Commander Su, please cover our retreat!”

Suman jolted to his senses, solemnly cupping his fists, “Don’t worry duke! I will last until the army backs off safely!”

A moment later, when the military order was given, the 3 towns housed in the camp below started to retreat in an orderly manner. Even when they backed off it was really orderly.

Chai Yuan nodded his head in satisfaction. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly saw a flag rose up from below. He looked carefully, only to see it write “with Weiran’s death Gantain mountain has no general; Chai Yuan is useless; My army is empty-handed and he doesn’t dare to fight. These 500 thousand troops are all cowards!”

The huge words stabbed into their eyes. Below, those 200 thousand people all laughed out loud, their voices filled with a mocking tone.

Chai Yuan was agitated, his eyes turning black. He couldn’t suppress the energy in his body as he spat out a mouth full of fresh blood. A long while later, he slowly recovered. His eyes were filled with rage as he stared down at the teen that was laughing arrogantly.

“This Yue Linghuan is asking to die!”

With a thought, Chai Yuan had totally changed his mind about retreating. It wasn’t that he had lost his mind and wasn’t bothering about the big picture.

But if he retreated just like that, then the morale and fighting spirit of his hundreds of thousands of troops would be all lost!

Originally it was because they couldn’t fight and not because they couldn’t win. There were many considerations over why they had to retreat.

Since the enemy forced them to such a state then even if today their blood will due the yellow sand, they needed to let people know that Gantian Mountain soldiers, he blood bear Chai Yuan wasn’t someone that you could humiliate and insult.

Since the enemy pushed them to such a state, they needed to let people know that even if their blood dyed the yellow sand, Gantian Mountain soldiers weren’t people that you could humiliate and insult.