Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law-Chapter 482: Yue Ruyan: With Longyou Lost, Where Can We Retreat Now?
The sun was obscured by a cloud, a gust of wind blew, dispersing the stench of blood from the stone mountain.
But the slaughter did not cease.
The remaining Jin Xia soldiers were already frightened out of their wits inside the stone mountain, and now witnessing their commander beheaded by Chen Mo, they completely lost the will to resist, being gradually cleared by the Brave Cavalry Guard wielding swords and spears.
As the fleeing remnants from the stone mountain were eliminated, the Brave Cavalry Guard began their assault inside the mountain.
Thousands of Brave Cavalry Guard soldiers were drenched in blood, each exuding an aura of "Who dares to stop me," never having killed with such delight before.
Not even in the past battles on Guan Mountain Plain or Yao’er City.
They were fewer than five thousand, facing an enemy army of close to thirty thousand, outnumbered six to one, yet they won.
The stone mountain echoed once more with wails of despair.
In less than half an hour, the sounds of killing inside the stone mountain dwindled. After entering, the Brave Cavalry Guard directly cut through the obstructions to the massive stone at the roadblock, then turned back to slaughter their way out. After several in and outs, the remaining Jin Xia soldiers inside the stone mountain were almost entirely massacred.
Although the left-wing army led by Wei Qing was still fighting fiercely, hearing the sparse sounds, it looked to be nearing its end as well.
The entire Brave Cavalry Guard was filled with excitement.
Some even dismounted to carve up the heads of enemies they had killed, according to Chen Mo’s early decree, with rewards for killing enemies, and merit for presenting the heads.
...
Chen Mo and Xia Zhining returned to the stone mountain, gazing at the corpses strewn across the cliff below and the cheering Brave Cavalry Guard soldiers, said, "This battle has destroyed the main force of the Eastern Army, recapturing the entire north is just around the corner."
Just as he was speaking, Sun Meng walked over, his face showing excitement as he said, "Marquis, do you know who the leader you just killed was?"
Seeing Sun Meng’s excited demeanor, Chen Mo smiled wryly, "You’re teasing me with suspense now?"
Sun Meng laughed, scratched the back of his head, and continued, "That leader was their Jin Xia Eastern Route Army’s Commander-in-Chief Tie Muer."
Both Chen Mo and Xia Zhining were taken aback.
He hurriedly asked, "Then who was the enemy general we let pass earlier?"
The one who passed earlier was also a Divine Power Realm Martial Artist.
"It was their Jin Xia’s prince, seemingly named Tuoba Pig. This person was the Military Supervisor of the Eastern Army. These barbarians are absurd, even naming themselves Pig." Sun Meng laughed.
"Tuoba... Pig?" Xia Zhining’s stern face couldn’t help but react, people actually have such names.
"Can’t be Pig, a dignified prince of Jin Xia wouldn’t be named Pig, it must be a homophone with a different character. You should go find out more." Chen Mo said.
Sun Meng nodded and then said, "Marquis, there is another piece of news, I heard from a captured barbarian that there were eighty thousand Jin Xia barbarians invading our Great Song this time, and there are still thirty thousand stationed in You City at Bing City."
"What? Another thirty thousand troops..." Chen Mo was startled, and asked, "Infantry or cavalry."
Sun Meng shook his head, "I asked, but he said they didn’t know either, the thirty thousand troops were something he overheard Tie Muer and Tuoba... Pig mention in casual chat."
Chen Mo nodded, "Tuoba... Pig, it seems we let a big fish get away."
"Marquis, should I lead men to pursue them?" Sun Meng asked.
Chen Mo looked at the sky, "No need, the road is blocked, and he likely escaped after hearing about the ambush inside, we won’t catch up if we chase now. Let’s wait until Chang En arrives and gathers with us. You go down and quickly check my force’s casualties."
"Understood." Sun Meng nodded.
As he was about to leave, Chen Mo called him back.
"Wait, after piecing Tie Muer’s corpse together, transport it to the capital, and declare the Northern Land is completely recaptured. Our army is advancing towards Youzhou, vowing to drive the enemies out of our country completely. And send someone back to Yao’er City to announce to the whole city that I have avenged them."
"Understood."
...
And before the battle inside the stone mountain completely erupted.
Tuoba Zhu, who had gone ahead as the vanguard, was shocked upon hearing the thundering noise from behind. The subsequent familiar cannon-like blasts brought him back to Yao’er City in his dreams.
"It’s the Strange Thunder of the Chen Army..."
That was the thought that surfaced in Tuoba Zhu’s mind.
He hurriedly led his troops back for reinforcements, only to find the road they had just passed was blocked by a massive stone nearly two stories high.
As he stealthily climbed the stone, witnessing the scene behind, he was struck as if by lightning.
It was a slaughterhouse, boulders were hurled like rain from the cliff above, his soldiers scrambling in panic, becoming headless flies.
Their army had been ambushed by the Chen Army.
At this point, Tuoba Zhu realized that even if he used divine powers to collapse the boulders and pass for reinforcements, it would be useless.
In this terrain, no matter how many came, they’d be doomed. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖
To prevent being chased by the Chen Army, Tuoba Zhu could only lead the Jin Xia army that came along to retreat first.
...
Black Dragon Prefecture.
The last pass before the territory of the Longyou Yuezhi Clan, if Black Dragon Prefecture were lost, Longyou would be basically lost too.
Currently, under the city of Black Dragon Prefecture, beacon fires raged, and the battle was in full swing.
Wanyan Xiaji used the seven hundred catapults previously seized from Gao Liao and obtained from Dongyou Kingdom, pouring stone rain into Black Dragon Prefecture as if money was endless. Cloud ladders, pounding city gates, digging tunnels—every tactic was utilized to the fullest.
The Jin Xia Western Route Army’s momentum was magnificent, advancing in multiple routes towards Black Dragon Prefecture.
And within Black Dragon Prefecture, Yue Ruyan’s face was extremely dark, the remaining forces of the Yuezhi Clan numbered less than five thousand, and morale in the army was low.
Below, Gongsun Yan cupped his fists towards Yue Ruyan, saying, "General Yue, we should retreat, Black Dragon Prefecture can’t be defended."
Though Yue Ruyan was a woman, she still possessed heroic courage, saying, "If I retreat, what will happen to the millions of people in Longyou behind Black Dragon Prefecture?"
"But if you don’t retreat, you still can’t hold Black Dragon Prefecture, why stay here to die in vain? As they say, as long as the green hills are preserved, there will be no shortage of firewood. Whether General Yue retreats or not, Black Dragon Prefecture can’t be held, but if you retreat, preserving the fire, you can avenge the people of Longyou in the future. If you die, there will be no hope at all." Gongsun Yan advised.
If Black Dragon Prefecture could be held, Gongsun Yan wouldn’t abandon it.
After all, losing Longyou wouldn’t be beneficial to King Chong either.
But right now it’s untenable, he can only sacrifice the pawn to save the king.
Yue Ruyan seemed persuaded.
Gongsun Yan continued, "General Yue, to be honest, the prince has sent a letter long ago, commanding me to lead the troops to withdraw from Longyou. If General Yue insists on not retreating, then pardon us for not accompanying."
Yue Ruyan’s expression changed, but she knew she couldn’t blame them; after all, they were also here to help.
She compromised: "With Black Dragon Prefecture lost, Longyou is considered gone, where can we retreat?"
"Move westwards, across Qin Pass. The prince has dispatched people to meet at Qin Pass." Gongsun Yan said.
