At some unknown time, the wind picked up, swirling some rocks and twigs on the ground, rolling them rapidly with the soil.
The banners of the Black Cloud Army fluttered noisily in the wind. The solemn and orderly soldiers marched in unison. The footsteps of thousands of them pounded the earth, emitting a dull yet sufficiently shocking sound.
Just their appearance alone made Wu Shi panic.
Previously, he had only heard the old people talk about the Black Cloud Army. At that time, he thought it was an over - exaggeration.
It was not until he saw them with his own eyes that he understood the old man's trembling words:
Like black clouds bearing down on a city about to crumble.
Although scared in his heart, he had no choice but to brace himself and lead his troops to meet the enemy.
The cavalry of the Black Cloud Army flanked from both sides, like hunting eagles spreading their powerful wings. The soldiers in the front row held up thick shields and crouched forward on the ground. Behind them were the vanguard soldiers with sharp spears held high.
Although they hadn't been on the battlefield for many years, the Black Cloud Army was no worse than any battle - hardened troops. In fact, they could integrate into the cold and ruthless battlefield even more quickly.
The sounds of the fight and the roars mingled. At this moment, neither the people of Xiliang nor those of Dayan dared to slack off. Only by concentrating all their energy could they survive on the battlefield.
And those who survived until the end on the battlefield were the victors.
Wei Ying watched the two sides converge with a solemn look on his face. The blood and wails all over the mountains and fields stabbed his heart.
As the battle - hardened and "cruel and bloodthirsty" Prince Ning, in fact, he couldn't bear to see such a scene where one general's success was built on the bones of ten thousand.
Even though he should be used to it, watching figures fall, whether they were enemies or their own people, he still felt a bit uncomfortable in his heart.
But...
He was a contradictory person. Uncomfortable as he was, he still wouldn't show any mercy.
After all, many innocent people of Dayan had died at the hands of the Xiliang people before.
Thinking of this, Wei Ying put his hand to his mouth and whistled.
The general of the Black Cloud Army had been keeping an eye on Wei Ying's movements. After hearing his order, he immediately understood what he meant.
Finish the battle quickly.
Wu Shi, who was already struggling, noticed that the Black Cloud Army seemed to suddenly change their formation. Before he could react, the enemy suddenly surrounded them in a flanking formation. At this moment, the Black Cloud Army was like a fierce beast. Even if someone was cut down, they seemed not to feel the pain and continued to fight.
The thick smell of blood and the overwhelming killing intent were almost suffocating.
Some people wanted to escape, but they fell under the enemy's swords as soon as they turned around.
War has never shown any mercy.
I don't know how much time had passed. Wu Shi was getting weaker and weaker, but seeing that he was getting closer and closer to Qingzhou City, a glint of madness flashed in his eyes.
He had to get into Qingzhou City.
Even if his master scolded him, as long as he got in, he had done his best...
Thinking of this, Wu Shi hardened his heart and grabbed a wounded Xiliang soldier.
This soldier had talked to him the most before.
But now he was grabbed by Wu Shi as a shield.
Just when he thought he was about to rush through, he suddenly heard something flying through the air. Then he felt a chill on his forehead.
He looked up in disbelief and saw a man in a black battle robe standing on the city wall, slowly putting down his bow.
The black of that battle robe was even blacker than the armor of all the soldiers in the Black Cloud Army.
It was like the endless night.
Wu Shi knelt on the ground with a thud, and his pupils gradually faded.
His last thought was that it wasn't too bad to die at the hands of the Prince Ning of Dayan.
Wei Ying watched the last general of the enemy kneel on the ground and die. There was no joy on his face, only unprecedented solemnity.
...
While Wei Ying was watching the battle outside the city, the soldiers inside the city had already captured the Huyan brothers alive.
Originally, they thought that these two princes would resist to the death. However...
After seeing their own people fall one by one, the Huyan brothers came out of the houses where they were hiding. They knew that hiding like this was not a solution.
After looking at each other, Huyan Longchang somehow found a... white cloth...
Then, Huyan Longchang, the eldest prince of Xiliang, stood extremely straight and raised the... white cloth with a murderous look on his face.
When Wei Ying saw this scene, he almost couldn't hold back his laughter.
Huyan Longchang glanced at Wei Ying, who was struggling to hold back his laughter, and said coldly, "If I were you, I would have already celebrated with wine. You don't need to pretend to be so regretful. Also, let me tell you, even if my body surrenders, my heart doesn't! Don't be too proud!"
"Sure, sure." Wei Ying nodded.
Seeing that Huyan Longhao didn't say a word, Wei Ying frowned slightly and said to him, "Do you have nothing to say?"
Huyan Longhao just lazily lifted his eyelids. After a long while, he said indifferently, "I'm no match for you. I'm willing to admit defeat. In war, the winner takes all. You can do whatever you want with me."
"Oh?" Wei Ying narrowed his eyes slightly.
When did Huyan Longhao start to talk so... pretentiously?
Could it be...
No good!
Wei Ying's originally lazy look suddenly turned cold. His finger suddenly stabbed hard at the back of Huyan Longhao's ear.
Sure enough...
It was another disguise!!!
The real Huyan Longhao had actually... run away!!!
"Search the whole city for Huyan Longhao!" Wei Ying ordered with killing intent.
Letting someone slip away right under his nose? Huyan Longhao had really hidden himself well!
But... when did the two start to switch identities?
Thinking of this, Wei Ying suddenly turned to look at Huyan Longchang, who was tied to the pillar with a look of confusion on his face.
Then, Wei Ying quickly walked up to Huyan Longchang and was about to reach out to check if Huyan Longchang was also a fake.
Unexpectedly, before his hand could touch the other person, the other person roared and then said in disbelief, "Prince Ning, you're actually such a person!"
Wei Ying was stunned, and his raised hand froze in mid - air.
What... did he do? What kind of person had he become?
Seeing that the other person didn't respond, Huyan Longchang gritted his teeth and said, "Let me tell you, don't even think about having any dirty thoughts about me. I only like women! I don't like men!"
Wei Ying: "???"
Could he swear?
It seemed that this Huyan Longchang was not an impostor.
After all, no one would be as stupid as him!
Seeing Wei Ying's face as gloomy as the God of Death, Huyan Longchang seemed to think of something. He shuddered and then said awkwardly, "If you insist on... that, it's not... impossible... But I have my bottom line. Unless I'm on top, don't even think about touching me! I'll resist to the death!"
Actually, thinking about it, Prince Ning's appearance... wasn't bad.
Wei Ying: "???"
"Who among you hasn't washed your feet for the longest time?" Wei Ying suddenly asked the surrounding soldiers expressionlessly.
Although the others were surprised, they still replied honestly.
The longest was... three days...
Huyan Longchang sneered disdainfully and said, "Three days is nothing. I haven't washed my feet for more than ten days, but no one dares to say my feet stink. Hehe!"
"Oh?" Wei Ying turned his head stiffly and looked at Huyan Longchang with a dark and unclear look in his eyes.
Feeling a bit scared under Wei Ying's gaze, Huyan Longchang was about to speak when he heard Wei Ying's cold voice gently ring in his ear.
"Take off the eldest prince of Xiliang's socks and then... stuff them in his mouth."