With Cultivation Simulator in a Chaotic World-Chapter 184 - 182: The City Falls

"Kill the corrupt officials! Divide the good land!"

"Kill the corrupt officials! Divide the good land!"

A sea of people gathered beneath the County City of Ange, their shouts echoing through the heavens.

Even though those at the foot of the city wall were merely third-rate rebel army troops clad in rough clothing with few weapons, their momentum following continuous victories was enough to make the Imperial Court’s regular army on the city walls break out in a cold sweat.

The imposing force charging directly toward them made the City Defense Army atop the County City of Ange involuntarily swallow their saliva.

The city gates were tightly shut, and inside the gates, teams of fully armed soldiers pointed long spears at the entrance, fearing that someone might charge through at any moment.

The County Government.

"Gentlemen, the rebels have already besieged our Ange County... What... what should we do..."

"Now the Imperial Court is engulfed in smoke from all directions... The Imperial Court... The Imperial Court is probably unable to manage our Ange County..."

The Prefectural Governor slumped in his chair, no longer possessing the former prestige.

His official hat fell beside him. The eyes of the Prefectural Governor lifted to look at the others, a strange light flashing in his eyes.

"For the three hundred thousand common people of our Ange County City..."

The third in command of Ange County, Lord Moo, the County Governor, stepped forward with a solemn expression, looking directly at the Prefectural Governor.

"Could it be that the Prefectural Governor intends to surrender to the rebels?" Lord Moo straightened his back, and his gaze toward the Prefectural Governor lacked the usual respect, instead carrying a hint of coldness.

"What else can be done! Are we to drag it out with them!" The Prefectural Governor suddenly stood up, slapping the table as he spoke.

"Accept the monarch’s salary, perform loyal acts for the monarch." The County Governor enunciated each word clearly.

"Moreover, doesn’t the lord find the events behind this too suspicious..."

"Our Great Yu Dynasty is in its heyday, the people live in peace, how could they suddenly rise up overnight? Moreover, an unexpectedly large number of unknown martial force experts have appeared among the rebels... Does the lord think this is normal?"

"There must be interference from another country, the Imperial Court just hasn’t reacted yet. In the north, there’s General Hu’s Northern Garrison Army of three hundred thousand, to the east, there’s General Anx’s Anx Family Army of thirty thousand, and to the west, even more..."

"Enough!" the Prefectural Governor spat out these two words fiercely, his eyes slightly red as he said, "Do you think this is something we can intervene in? You..."

"The Prefectural Governor may do as he pleases, as long as I’m here, the County City will be strictly defended!"

The confrontational exchange between the Prefectural Governor and County Governor left other officials looking at each other.

However, in terms of military matters, it was ultimately not up to them to decide.

Their gazes turned toward the middle-aged official clad in light armor who had remained silent all along.

"What does Lord Pei say..." This middle-aged official was naturally Pei Xiu, the Ange County Captain.

Not only the Prefectural Governor and County Governor but also other military officers looked toward Pei Xiu.

Pei Xiu had only been in Ange County City for five years, and he had the entire military officer system of Ange County under his command, earning the admiration of many officials.

He wasn’t like the naive bloodsuckers, nor like the old fossils who were rigidly conservative.

Pei Xiu’s methods made people remember the good after tasting a hit.

If not for this great upheaval, after eight years, Pei Xiu would have been promoted, most likely entering the central authority, possibly even taking on the role of Assistant Minister of Six Departments.

Unfortunately...

The shouting outside the city was deafening, almost reaching the County Government office.

Pei Xiu’s expression didn’t change much, he opened his eyes and said, "This official still draws a salary from the Imperial Court." 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

With these words, his stance was clear, and everyone’s expressions varied.

Pei Xiu didn’t pay attention to their expressions, his eyes carried a dark shade as he recalled the family letter from Pei Min not long ago.

"It really is... just like Min’er predicted."

Pei Xiu returned home, his light armor still on, and instead began to don a more formal battle armor.

"What are you doing? You’re not even a proper Military Officer! Just let them go." Pei’s Mother held onto Pei Xiu’s hand, her voice choked with emotion, clearly aware of the situation as well.

According to the slogans of the rebels outside, officials like Pei Xiu would meet a grim fate.

"Yes, Father..." Li Yun also came to Pei Xiu’s side.

Pei Xiu ruffled Li Yun’s hair, regretfully saying, "You’ve only just set your wedding date; if you had gone to the Capital City earlier, there might have been a chance."

"Father!" Li Yun already considered Pei Xiu her true father.

Pei Xiu smiled, just about to head out.

A fierce shouting and killing sound erupted outside.

"The rebels! The rebels have breached the city!" someone shouted.

Pei Xiu’s face shifted.

"How can that be! How could our army not hold even for a day!"

Pei Xiu gritted his teeth and pushed the two women away.

"You head underground, I will go fight these rebels to the death."

"Master!"

"Master!"

In the courtyard, several loyal servants stood, their expressions equally solemn.

"Follow me! Kill!" Pei Xiu’s eyes burned with killing intent.

He led the servants out of the courtyard.

On the main street, the City Defense Army was engaged in a fierce battle with the main forces of the rebel army.

The well-equipped City Defense Army surprisingly fell on the back foot.

Pei Xiu sharpened his eyes, noticing that quite a number of skilled fighters were among the rebel army; these martial artists were at least Mid-Stage Acquired, while ordinary soldiers merely had rough Qi-Blood cultivation. How could they withstand such an assault?

"So-called... Sword Immortal..." Pei Xiu raised his longsword, "Kill!"

The servants of Pei Xiu all possessed good martial skills, transforming into a powerful force that surged forward.

"Hahaha!"

"We’ve caught a big fish!"

"I want his head!"

"Then I want his arm!"

"I want his thigh!"

"Leave some for me!"

Four or five strong auras erupted from within the rebel army, charging straight at Pei Xiu.

On the city wall, a middle-aged man in brocade stood overlooking the entire County City.

Scattered around him were the corpses of City Defense Army soldiers, and elite rebels guarded him.

"The moment of Heavenly Destiny has arrived, the Great Yu has lost its deer, and heroes vie for it."

"Good, the Prefectural Governor, County Governor, and County Captain are all found; kill them all, and Ange County will be mine... Ange County is rich in fertile land, and with Changhong Pass, a treacherous pass in the world, as a foundation, I might just have a chance to covet that esteemed position! Hahaha!"

The middle-aged man’s face was adorned with a smile.

"Lord! That... that is..." Next to the middle-aged man, someone rubbed their eyes in disbelief, pointing below.

A white light streaked across the city gates like a snowy Wandering Dragon, flying straight into the city.

......

"I’ve heard that the County Captain’s tactics are astounding, he took down quite a few of our brothers, today I shall see if your skills can fend off my steel blade..."

"Hahahaha, what are you all waiting for?"