Human Clan Defender-Chapter 722 - s 69 to 72: Eight Million Army, The Battle Begins (Four in One for Monthly Votes)_4

"If they had attacked right after the previous Emperor Qin passed away, they might have had a sliver of a chance at success. But now—"

At these last words, the incarnation shook his head slightly, a hint of a mocking smile on his face. An army of eight million, thinking they can breach Fallen Saint Pass, is nothing but a foolish dream. Unless... unless he isn't stationed at Fallen Saint Pass. Otherwise, without my permission, no one stands a chance of crossing Fallen Saint Pass.

While Wei Yang was still indecisively weighing his options, the incarnation looked at him and said indifferently, "General Wei, you need not worry. Just have the Flying Phoenix Army ready to defend. Fallen Saint Pass cannot be breached."

"Good!"

The firm assertion that Fallen Saint Pass could not be breached immensely boosted Wei Yang's confidence. The more he understood Shen Changqing's strength, the greater his faith in him became. Since Shen Changqing dared to make such a statement, Fallen Saint Pass is definitely unbreachable. If that is the case, then I have no need to worry.

Subsequently, Wei Yang stood up and went directly to the city wall to take charge of the overall situation.

Although the incarnation's words were like a calming pill for him, for everyone else, the approaching army of eight million is an immense threat. If I don't personally oversee the defenses, while it won't lead to complete disarray, it's not conducive to the forthcoming battle.

Atop the city wall, all the defending soldiers were already in strict formation, prepared for battle.

Wei Yang gazed into the distance for a long time before turning to a deputy general beside him, "Issue the order: all troops prepare for battle. No one is to act without command; everyone must follow military orders. Anyone who disobeys will be executed!"

"Yes!"

The deputy general solemnly saluted.

After that, Wei Yang called another person to him, "Every stick of incense, I want an update on the enemy's distance. Ensure the intelligence is accurate. There must be no mistakes."

"Yes!"

Commands were given one by one, and the defensive fortifications on Fallen Saint Pass were methodically established.

Once all matters were duly arranged, Wei Yang said nothing more and turned his gaze back toward the lands beyond Fallen Saint Pass. Though the army is not yet in sight, the dense and extreme aura of malignancy can already be clearly felt. An army of eight million... Even if each soldier carried just a sliver of killing intent, once it coagulated, it would be enough to shake heaven and earth. Let alone the fact that within this eight-million-strong army, who knows how many are elite troops from Great Liang and Dayue? Such elites—each one a seasoned Executioner, stained with blood. The killing intent that has coagulated on them has already reached an exceptionally powerful level. As a result, the malign aura coagulated from an army of eight million has become even more terrifying. Even though the army is not yet here, that aura presses down on everyone's heart like a massive mountain. It is only because the Flying Phoenix Army consists of Great Qin's finest that they can bear it; any other army's morale would likely have shattered by now. Once the army truly arrives, expecting full resistance will be asking too much; to not flee without a fight would already be a blessing.

After a long pause, Wei Yang sighed deeply. "An eventful autumn indeed! The world's current state is truly troubled. First, the Demon Evil sowed chaos, then Great Zhou raised its army, and later, a Demon Saint attacked. Now, an army of eight million from Great Liang and Dayue is about to besiege the city. What might unfold next is beyond my imagination. It could be said that in a short period, Luo'an Prefecture has endured numerous trials of war. As the gateway to Luo'an Prefecture, Fallen Saint Pass has been ravaged repeatedly. Including this time, Fallen Saint Pass has been rebuilt two or three times in just a few years. Before this, the pass hadn't been reconstructed for a century. This just shows how frequent and intense the recent battles have been."

A moment later, Wei Yang retracted his gaze, his expression hardening with resolve.

"Report! The enemy is 120 li away!"

"Report! The enemy is 115 li away!"

"Report—"

Messengers continued to deliver the news, and Wei Yang's heart grew increasingly heavy. A distance of 100 li... that isn't far now.

It wasn't long before another messenger arrived with an update.

One hundred li!

Ninety li!

Eighty li!

Seventy li!

As time passed, the enemy drew ever closer. Eventually, there was no need for messengers; a dark line could be seen rising on the horizon. It wasn't truly a line but an endless mass of soldiers, appearing as such only due to the distance.

"There lies Fallen Saint Pass!" Ran An said indifferently. In his view, Fallen Saint Pass was as close as if it were right before his eyes. Even the soldiers on the city walls, and Wei Yang's figure, were within his sight.

Beside him, Wang Xiao and Beiming Wang also gazed towards the dim outline of the pass.

Fallen Saint Pass! It is the gateway to Luo'an Prefecture. As long as we overrun Fallen Saint Pass, our army can march straight into Luo'an Prefecture. If we manage to conquer Luo'an Prefecture, we will have taken the most crucial step in toppling Great Qin. The nine prefectures of Great Qin have always been as impregnable as fortified walls. Even if some powers have breached a prefecture in the past, they could never completely occupy it. After fierce battles, they were ultimately repelled by Great Qin. Therefore, if we can take Luo'an Prefecture now, the whole situation will change drastically.

Wang Xiao said in a grave tone, "I've heard that the Demon Saint of the Demon Evil Clan was slain at Fallen Saint Pass. That's why the original Heavenly Gate Pass was renamed Fallen Saint Pass."

"Merely a Demon Saint!"