Chapter Nine: The Blood Battle Beneath the City

In the blink of an eye, the Grand Chancellor charged onto the suspension bridge alone, wielding a sword. The cavalry of the Witch Kingdom, stationed at the city gate, fought valiantly to defend the bridge. However, under the sweeping blows of the Grand Chancellor's severed heavy sword, the cavalry fell one after another, their heads flying into the moat amidst the splatter of blood

My gaze swept over the crowd, and I calmly said: "This is not a moment of sorrow; the curtain of war has just been raised. The news of the witch's death must not leak out in the slightest, otherwise it will lead to a massacre and the destruction of the nation"

I quickly stepped back, wielding my sword with agility to meet his heavy sword strike. If he knew that after I severed his heavy sword, his arm would be in pain and immobile for a period of time, he would undoubtedly engage me without hesitation. However, I must make him unable to discern my true intentions.

His broadsword has already struck back at my right hand

I nodded to Ma Yuan.

The black-armored warriors surrounding me all hurriedly avoided, frightened to the core by my presence

In the blink of an eye, the sword and the broadsword clashed over a hundred times

The Grand Marshal advanced slightly, until he was at the edge of the fire pit, at a distance of only three hundred feet from me, and shouted loudly: "Lant! Good! I underestimated you!"

The warriors of the Witch Kingdom, both inside and outside the city, erupted in waves of cheers to encourage me

The cavalry unit, charging into battle, was stationed in the vast open space inside the city gate, awaiting orders to advance out of the city.

The Grand Leader disregarded the arrows shot at his invulnerable armor, merely deflecting the powerful arrows aimed at his warhorse with his heavy sword

The crossbow shot ignited the rockets, which rained down like droplets over the moat, splattering against the walls. The defenders of the Witch Kingdom screamed in agony, as several places filled with debris caught fire. The might of the defending Thunder God and the sharp arrows was instantly diminished, while the donkey carts loaded with sand pressed forward to the riverbank. The imperial soldiers lifted the sandbags and hurled them into the river at the city gate, swiftly throwing over ten thousand bags, yet the donkey carts continued to surge forward amidst the flames of battle.

The distant horn sounded, and Princess Liqing, who had been unaware of the reason for her inaction, sounded the retreat horn

The person who fell into the pit of fire | The beast let out a horrifying cry before its death.

The person I fear the most is Princess Liqing. No matter how fierce she may be, she has a special affection for me, yet I have deceived her heart through various means.

I asked Ma Yuan curiously, "How do you ignite that black oil?"

In an instant, my heart was filled with tranquility, all thoughts departed from me, and all I saw was the wide-open chest of the great leader.

As I awakened first, the sword flashed, and the two fell to the ground, clutching their severed throats, blood splattering everywhere

In an instant, the flames spread out to both sides, and a fierce blaze forcefully cut the cavalry regiment of the Grand Chancellor in two.

Sandbags were thrown into the moat like locusts, and this clumsy yet highly effective method had already filled a small portion of the river in no time, causing the water level to rise and flow downstream

Ma Yuandao: "In recent days, His Highness has been critically ill, and we are all in a state of disarray. There have been issues with our deployment, which allowed the enemy's surprise troops to suddenly occupy the area of the fire pit. Thus, I furrowed my brow as I looked at the four fire pits protecting the front of the Witch's Castle. If they could indeed burn continuously for a period of time, they would be a very effective defensive facility. Unfortunately, the most recent fire pit has exceeded the range of Thor's strike, not to mention the difficulty of reaching it with arrows. Suddenly, I realized that the entire design of the Witch was intended to use the moat outside the city gate, the fire pits, and the enemy facing off outside the city. However, once the Witch encountered trouble, Ma Yuan and others shrank back into the city, waiting passively for death, which weakened our momentum by half without reason."

Bai Dan Dao: "What is that?" We looked out and saw tens of thousands of soldiers pushing more than a dozen giant logs against the city gate retreating to the sides, while thousands of donkey carts followed from behind, each loaded with bundles of goods.

Four fiery pits transformed into four blazing serpents of flame.

The Grand Chancellor could not have anticipated that my swordsmanship had reached such a level of excellence, yet if he were to judge solely by swordsmanship, he could certainly be compared to my father and Qi Bei. This, of course, does not take into account his extraordinary divine power and the superiority of his weapons over armor.

The sword is astonishingly sharp to such an incredible degree

The fierce fire continues to burn

The witch portrayed by Huaxi, dressed in pure white, ascended to the heights of the city wall, her gauzy garments billowing in the wind. The Supreme Leader looked up and saw the witch, his entire body shuddered, and his horse's pace immediately slowed down

Ma Yuandao: "We have three cavalry regiments, each with ten thousand men"

The sword I held deftly shifted outward, just narrowly avoiding his aptly named iron fist, creating a gap of about an inch to his fist. With a twist of my waist, the sword traced a small circle in the air and then turned back, aiming at his retracting fist.

In an instant, we had already encountered the vanguard of the enemy's troops. I was the leader of the entire cavalry unit, like the sharp tip of a sword. With the invincible power of the treasured blade, combined with my own exceptional swordsmanship, not a single opponent could withstand my strike. At this moment, upon seeing me charge forward, the enemy all hurriedly avoided me

The moment has now arrived that will determine the outcome of World War I

The moment of life and death has arrived. I let out a fierce shout and galloped forward at the forefront.

My father once said that the military strength of Gongcheng must be more than twice that of the defending city in order to have a chance of success. However, the current military strength of the Empire is six times that of the Witch Kingdom, and the Black Helmet Warriors are seasoned in battle, making the outcome all too clear

Ge Zhan let out a terrible scream as his hand holding the shield was crushed at the tiger's mouth, covered in blood, and he hurriedly retreated while crying out in agony

The sword I obtained from the witch danced wildly in the air, deflecting the incoming arrows, leading the charge, and cutting into the enemy ranks

The great vengeance has been avenged, yet I feel no joy in my heart. Ge Zhan was merely a tool; the true culprit is the Supreme Leader. The cavalry of the Witch Kingdom behind me saw me defeat Ge Zhan, their morale soared, and they surged forward with great momentum. In contrast, Ge Zhan's army was disheartened and fell apart like a landslide. New sounds of battle erupted at the city gate, and Ma Yuan timely dispatched the remaining cavalry to pursue the victory. Boom, boom, boom, the war drums of the Supreme Leader's central army sounded. New sounds of battle erupted at the city gate, and Ma Yuan timely dispatched the remaining cavalry to pursue the victory. Boom, boom, boom, the war drums of the Supreme Leader's central army sounded.

Two crisp sounds echoed, as the tips of the two long reeds were severed like decayed wood. The two black-helmeted warriors holding the reeds and I were momentarily stunned.

Princess Liqing appeared on the right wing, with someone holding a large umbrella behind her, raised high to shield her from the blazing sun above

My eyes were fixed on the massive logs approaching the city gate, as I drew near to within three hundred yards of the city wall, crossing the wooden bridge built over the pit filled with black burning liquid.

Indeed, the army of Brother Ge responded to the offensive command of the Grand Commander with the resounding sound of drums, "dong dong dong"

The blade scraped against the armor, producing a piercing sound of friction. All of this happened in the blink of an eye; the sword could no longer penetrate as the Supreme Leader's left hand had already grasped the sword's body tightly

Ma Yuan clapped his hands, and immediately two maids, whose eyes were already red and swollen from crying, came forward to take Hua Qian away for further dressing. Ma Yuan pulled me aside and said, "The Sorceress has left something for you, and she wants you to open it yourself"

I asked curiously: "What?"

The Grand Duke erupted in a thunderous rage, unable to believe that the sword could truly pierce the invulnerable armor crafted for him from foreign materials of a distant civilization.

I raised my head and happened to catch sight of a white shadow

Suddenly, everything fell silent, and no one knew what would happen in the next moment. When the Grand Leader's heavy sword fell to the ground.

The horse beside me exclaimed, "Ah!" "Heavens! It is truly hard to believe."

She is so mysterious and full of charm, yet like a poisonous scorpion, one careless move could lead to a sting from her. I originally intended to ignite four fire pits, but I have now changed my mind, for such an action would only leave the remnants of our forces with no retreat, forcing them into a desperate struggle. Given that their military strength is indeed greater than ours, such a situation would be detrimental to both sides; how could I act in such a manner

We continue to cross the suspension bridge, without looking back, knowing that Ma Yuan has followed my orders to push more than ten statues of the Thunder God out of the city at the city gate, launching a fierce bombardment on the flanks of the enemy across the moat, while I and ten thousand cavalry charge like a sharp blade straight into the heart of the enemy

For a swordsman, nothing can excite and thrill him more than a fine sword, especially one given to me by the enigmatic sorceress

My entire arm was paralyzed, losing all sensation, and the web of my hand burst instantly. Had it not been for my strong will, the sword would have long since fallen to the ground. The Führer turned the horse's head, his eyes flashing with shock, and his life sword was reduced to only two-thirds.

The behavior of the Black Widow is incomprehensible

Bai Dan walked up to my side and whispered, "The witch princess played by Hua Qian has arrived at the city tower. As long as you give the command, she can ascend the city wall and issue orders"

Faced with the overwhelming offensive, upon hearing the shocking news of the witch's death, coupled with the image of the Supreme Leader as an invincible devil, the soldiers of the Witch Kingdom wore grave expressions, their morale shattered

I reached into the box and grasped the hilt of the sword

Ma Yuan anxiously said beside him: "What should we do?"

Half of the seventy thousand troops of the Witch Kingdom are stationed on the city walls and distributed among the twenty-eight watchtowers surrounding it, with arrows nocked on the bowstrings, waiting for the enemy's fierce assault, while boulders, black oil, and thunderous weapons are all prepared

Everyone else seems to have disappeared as well

The advantage seemed to have been lost in an instant. I let out a long laugh, suddenly retreated, and with a swift motion of my right hand, I threw the sword from my right hand to my left. The Grand Leader immediately struck the air with his sword. I stepped forward, and my sword, like lightning, pierced into the Grand Leader's sword net, aiming directly for his throat. The Grand Leader let out another chilling roar; this time, instead of retreating, he advanced, swinging his heavy sword towards the side of my sword. He was evidently wary of my sword and did not wish to clash with it directly. This was a weakness that could be exploited. The Grand Leader let out another chilling roar; this time, instead of retreating, he advanced, swinging his heavy sword towards the side of my sword. He was evidently wary of my sword and did not wish to clash with it directly. This was a weakness that could be exploited.

In an instant, it was engulfed within an inch.

At this critical moment, the supreme leader let out a muffled grunt and swiftly retreated

I became their heroic idol. The defeated black-helmeted warriors retreated like a tide, slowly moving away from the wooden bridge that spanned the fire pits, distancing themselves from the area of the four fire pits. However, in the chaos of pushing and shoving, many fell into the black liquid, unable to climb back up the steep walls of the pit, and before drowning, they emitted heart-wrenching cries for help

Follow my cavalry, witness my prowess as if I were a divine being, the morale greatly uplifted, as we charge left and right, throwing the Black Widow's siege troops into disarray.

How could I allow him to succeed? I turned the horse around, wielding my sword with great force, causing the enemy's blades to break and blood and flesh to fly. I fought my way through, carving a bloody path towards the army of Ge. The horn player beside me desperately blew the horn, directing the advance and retreat of our troops. Boom, boom, boom!

Hua Qian stammered: "The witch is the supreme commander of the entire army, I am afraid." I firmly replied: "There is no need to be afraid! You just need to put on an act."

Princess Liqing's two legions, however, remain inactive, giving off a sense of watching from the sidelines, leaving one to wonder what her intentions might be

It is as if the witch is living right before us

Ma Yuan, Hua Qian, and others were all taken aback; in fact, the answer had already been expressed on my face with a sorrowful expression, yet I said it this way

He opened his mouth wide in agony, letting out a heart-wrenching scream that echoed across the entire battlefield, akin to the roar of a wounded beast

Ma Yuan arrived beside me; without needing to speak, I could already see the respect he held for me in his eyes. Other generals from the Witch Kingdom also gathered around me.

The Grand Chancellor slowly turned around, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Hua Qian? She is not a witch, she is Hua Qian! I know I can no longer keep this from him, but fortunately, others do not understand our conversation

I sheathed my sword and stepped back

The sword penetrates through the body

I casually said: "This sentence should be said by me to you"

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned the horse's head and charged towards the large suspension bridge that spanned the moat.

The cries of battle, the thunder of the god of thunder, the arrows piercing the air, all these sounds were cast aside in my mind, as if the world had fallen into a profound silence

Ma Yuandao: "This is Your Highness's sword. Since ancient times, she has used this sword to eliminate evil and uphold justice. She has left this sword to you to inherit her will."

The supreme leader's eyes shot forth a fiery hatred akin to blood, as he pointed his heavy sword straight ahead, continuously kicking the horse's belly with his large feet, rushing towards me like an arrow.

The entire empire was forged through battle, with an unparalleled wealth of experience in siege warfare. It is no wonder that the people of the Witch Kingdom are filled with fear and trepidation. Furthermore, with the witch having fallen victim to a poison scheme and subsequently dying, it is fortunate that this news has not spread; otherwise, there would be no need to fight this war.

The "Thunder God" on the city wall, upon being fed a thunder shell, would emit a loud "boom" and spew forth flames, sending a burst of fireworks soaring into the sky, landing far within the enemy's position, followed by flashes of fire and the scattering of flesh and blood

With each shell that falls, the enemy is torn to shreds, a sight too horrific to behold

The supreme leader truly lives up to their reputation as a master, remaining calm and composed even in such a disadvantageous position, firmly halting the momentum, shifting to the side, and attempting to evade the sharp edge.

I halted the pursuit and formed a line on the plain outside the city. An additional 20,000 cavalry also ceased their pursuit of the enemy, withdrew, and joined us, forming ranks in readiness.

The two legions of Princess Liqing and the elite forces of the Great Yi leader remain inactive, posing significant pressure on our side in terms of both momentum and strength

I was filled with passion, disregarding the intense pain in my arm, I gathered my spirit and rushed forward

I coldly gazed at everything before me, and surprisingly, there was a sense of tranquility deep within my heart, much like a skilled swordsman facing a life-and-death duel, whose heart remains as still as an ancient well, showing not the slightest hint of fear, but rather calmly seeking the opponent's weakness to deliver a decisive blow.

The brother-in-arms did not expect my formidable courage. In a moment of crisis, he raised his dark shield and met my sword with the edge of the shield. This maneuver was exceptionally clever. If he had attempted to block my indomitable blade directly with the shield, it would have resulted in the shield shattering and his demise. However, by sweeping with the edge of the shield, no matter how sharp my blade was, it could not harm him. Yet, I am not one to be easily matched; even without my treasured blade, he is still no match for me.

The elder brother originally intended to employ the same old trick, using the edge of his shield to deflect my thunderous strike. However, my sword cleverly made a slight turn, altering its angle just enough to make its trajectory difficult to predict, yet it struck the shield. When the shield revealed a spiderweb-like pattern of cracks, it then shattered like sand and gravel falling to the ground, demonstrating the immense power of that blow

The witch can finally rest

I, having the upper hand, do not show mercy. With a long howl, the momentum of my sword unfolds, attacking in a relentless wave, one after another, like a torrent overwhelming the mountains. Each strike is devoid of unnecessary embellishments, yet the continuity between each sword is unbroken. The angles chosen and the varying speeds of each strike are perfectly executed, flawless and lethal. The Supreme Leader suffers from his reluctance to confront my sword directly, resorting instead to clever techniques to deflect and counter my fierce swordplay. The sound of clashing metal rings out!

This sword is indeed a treasure from the ruins

At this moment, Thor exerted his formidable power of intimidation

Thus, her life was saved

The opponent may be aware that the treasured blade is exceptionally sharp, avoiding a direct clash with it, and instead, sinking downwards to target the tendons in my thigh.

He remained calm in the face of danger, tilted his head to evade the strike, and flicked his finger, hitting the tip of the sword precisely

The other forty thousand infantry of the Grand Marshal's First Integrated Legion slowly advanced, preparing to support the troops ahead.

A thought crossed my mind; this sword is likely extraordinary, perhaps a treasure from the ruins. I hung it at my waist

The Grand Chancellor let out another wild shout, his left hand moved, and the sword was drawn from the armor, a jet of blood shot towards me, and I instinctively turned my head to avoid it

The four defeated legions retreated to the rear to reorganize their formations. The massive logs for assault and the donkey carts carrying sandbags were scattered along the outer edge of the moat, creating a scene of chaos. Under the command of Ma Yuan, more than ten Thunder Gods advanced with a rumble, arranged at the front lines, their cannon mouths directed at the enemy, exuding an imposing presence.

The Grand Leader laughed heartily towards the sky and said: "If she had the ability to deal with me, she would have done so long ago. Why wait until now? I see that you are the only one in this world who can withstand my sword. Today, I shall allow you to live a little longer."

The sword flashed, and a lightning strike pierced forth

In the middle were four fire pits, each separated by a distance of fifty feet. Princess Liqing's forces were divided into two, advancing to the left and right flanks, while the most elite troops of the Grand Leader moved forward, halting in front of the first fire pit, with the battle on the verge of breaking out

The warhorse, startled, reared up and neighed loudly, its hooves stepping back directly over the back of the great leader.

At this moment, I have no room left to retreat

Both sides, the enemy and ourselves, automatically ceased their actions, gathering together to watch this life-and-death showdown from a distance

I shouted angrily: "Ge Zhan! You shall not leave this place today!" With a squeeze of the horse's belly, the steed charged forward, and the precious blade made a clever turn in the air, severing the heads of the three black-helmeted warriors rushing from both sides, before aiming for Ge Zhan's throat.

I said: "I will lead ten thousand men out of the city, attempt to ignite the fire pit, cut off the retreat of the four legions of the War Machine and Black Widow, and divide the imperial army in two. At the same time, you will push all the Thunder Gods out of the city gates, bombard the left and right flanks across the moat, preventing the enemy from gathering so that my cavalry can eliminate them. Do you understand?"

His gaze turned dim, and with a "bang," it fell to the ground

I engaged in a fierce contest with him without any pretense, and immediately felt a numbness in my hands; the Supreme Leader indeed possesses astonishing strength

When I struck the one hundred and seventh sword, the Grand Marshal suddenly retreated, and behind him was his steed.

What exactly is the foreign object in the ruins? Can I find it? Where has the princess gone? The enigmatic black widow, why does she assist me everywhere? How will the struggle between the witch kingdom and the empire continue? What other mysterious countries and things exist on this earth?

The Grand Leader shouted: "I will return!"

I leaped off the horse and stood at one end of the suspension bridge. The Supreme Leader ceased his laughter and also dismounted, standing in the middle of the bridge like a stone statue

The Grand Chancellor crossed the third fire pit. Tens of thousands of hooves trampled on more than a dozen wooden bridges, producing a deafening noise that struck at the hearts of the soldiers of the Witch Kingdom, like the alarm sounded by the Grim Reaper

The elite troops of Ge Zhan are quite strong, yet they still find it difficult to withstand the astonishing power of the treasured blade

Outside the city, the hills are filled with black-armored warriors besieging the city. More than ten giant tree trunks placed on pulleys, pushed by hundreds of people, advance towards the city gate like venomous dragons.

The Grand Chancellor shouted in anger, clenching his left fist and striking the blade of the sword with a sideways slash

The heavy sword grazed her face in a manner that left no room for error, forcefully embedding itself into the wall behind her, penetrating deep into the solid stone until the hilt was completely buried, demonstrating the tremendous power of this strike

As soon as I finished speaking, I turned to the side and jumped into the moat. With a loud "bang," I fell heavily onto the bridge, and was immediately helped up by someone. I then saw a streak of blood red in the river, gradually drifting away.

Just as he swung his shield to obscure his line of sight, I bent down, positioning myself in the blind spot beyond the reach of his longsword. With a swift extension and retraction of my precious blade, I thrust diagonally towards his right rib, faintly stirring the sound of wind and thunder.

I pointed at Huaxian and said, "She is the Witch Your Highness!"

The city gate swung open, and I swung my sword in a circle towards the sky, shouting: "Charge!"

Another general clad in full armor nodded and said: "Indeed! This is currently the only feasible method; otherwise, our army will collapse without a fight. Our deep respect for Your Highness has led us to dismiss this thought instead."

Those are the elite "crossbow cavalry" of the empire, equipped with specially crafted crossbow bolts that have a range exceeding that of standard arrows by more than three times

This sword is devoid of any embellishments, yet it exudes a fierce and tragic momentum, surpassing the might of thousands of horses and troops, determined to fight to the death on the battlefield. Ge Zhan understands that there is no retreat possible, for how could one retreat match the speed of an advance? He raises his shield and once again blocks the attack.

The distance between the Supreme Leader and me is continuously narrowing

The Grand Chancellor, under the protection of the Red Circle Guardians, rode forth. His towering and formidable figure, clad in terrifying armor, instilled fear in every person present, making him resemble a devil.

A strange sensation, transmitted to my hand by the cold sword, is an indescribable feeling; it seems that this is no longer an inanimate object, but rather a weapon imbued with powerful energy

The crowd around me receded like water, and with the might of my sword, I frightened them into submission

Under my overwhelming offensive, the Supreme Leader no longer had a moment's mental space to deal with other matters. "Bang!" A pair of hooves unexpectedly trampled on his back.

Two legions of one hundred thousand soldiers are slowly moving, preparing to support the two legions under the command of the Black Widow that are besieging the city

I feel strange, asking: "What is this thing?"

The cheers of "Long live Lante! Long live Lante!" resounded from the Witch Castle, shaking the earth and sky

The heavens and the earth came to a standstill at this moment

My father trained me from a young age, and with the insights from Qi Bei, the countless practical experiences of recent days have come to light at this moment. I remember my father once told me, "You are born to be a swordsman, and one day you will be greater than all the swordsmen who have ever existed on this earth. You possess the ruthlessness that a swordsman should have, as well as a high degree of agility and wit, which will make you the most formidable grandmaster of swords in the universe."

All the nearby enemies were stunned in fear

Ma Yuan shouted wildly: "Thunder Vision exerts its power!"

This strike is the culmination of all my strength.

I said: "The time has not yet come, pay attention to my instructions later." Bai Dan respectfully stepped aside, and in the absence of a leader, I became their new commander. Boom! The sound of war drums echoed at that moment. Honk! It was the sound of the horn. The imperial black-helmeted warriors were trained by my father and Qi Bei, so I was well acquainted with their combat and marching methods.

My calmness has infected other magical girl warriors, unlike before when I was flustered and at a loss.

The great leader smiles endlessly, radiating the ecstasy of having laid down the heavy burden in his heart. The witch, emerging from the ruins, represents the otherworldly. If even she were to perish in defeat, where in the world would there be anyone or anything capable of restraining him

In the midst of the fierce battle against the beast, with a roar, he raised his sword to block the attack. In that moment of peril, he had forgotten that my sword could cut through iron like mud. Clang!

Three shield-bearing infantrymen attacked from the right, intending to first assassinate my warhorse

Ma Yuan was the most astute, suddenly realizing: "I understand now, you want Huaxie to disguise herself as the Dark Princess, to stabilize the morale of the troops, while also keeping the demons of the empire in the dark about our true intentions"

I must reverse this mindset, otherwise defeat is inevitable today

A general from the Witch Kingdom pointed towards a distant, motionless army and said: "That is the most elite First Integrated Legion of the Supreme Leader, with a total strength of 100,000 troops, accounting for one-fifth of the Empire's armed forces." He then pointed to the armies on the left and right, saying: "On the left is the second and third legions led by General Ge, and on the right are the fourth and fifth legions commanded by Princess Liqing, each with a strength of 50,000, totaling 200,000 troops."

All of this seems to have become irrelevant to this moment

Ge Zhan is indeed a first-class swordsman. With a single sweep of his shield, he sensed the impending danger. He pulled the reins of his horse, which is also a rare steed among thousands, and surprisingly, it retreated three steps in quick succession, evading my sword strike. I let out a long laugh, urged my horse forward, and, seizing the opportunity, unleashed the essence of my lifelong swordsmanship in a single strike towards Ge Zhan.

The strange armor that enveloped his entire body shimmered brilliantly under the sunlight

I find it very strange that Black Widow chose to retreat. Her two legions are fully intact, and if they were to converge, my team would only have about 7,000 to 8,000 cavalry left, which could easily be completely annihilated by her. Her withdrawal will only lead to a demoralization of the troops, which is undoubtedly a great help to me.

The longsword broke and fell. A streak of blood appeared on Ge Zhan's face, starting from the hairline on his forehead, passing through the center of his brows, and then down to the tip of his nose

Following Princess Liqing's two legions, they began to move onto the battlefield

The Great Yuan let out a furious roar, shouting: "You ignorant brat, today I will ensure that you have no place to be buried."

The Witch Kingdom has finally won this battle

At this moment, a cavalry unit from the left charged in. Upon seeing the banner, I immediately recognized that it was Ge Zhan personally leading the cavalry. I thought to myself that this was just perfect, as Ge Zhan was on my list of targets, certainly second only to the Grand Chancellor. Ge Zhan was very cunning; his cavalry launched an assault in the midst of our cavalry unit, intending to split our forces into two segments and then eliminate them one by one

At present, there is only the battle before me, and every slight movement of the brother cannot escape my eyes. When the sword strikes the shield.

A thick column of black smoke rose into the sky both inside and outside the city, as hundreds of thousands of adversaries engaged in a life-and-death battle of offense and defense. The two legions of the brothers launched a wave-like assault on the city walls to distract the defenders, paving the way for the Black Widow's troops to breach the city.

Seizing the moment, I shouted, "Thunder God!" Boom, boom, boom, over ten Thunder Gods unleashed their fiery tongues, and the elite troops of the empire were torn to shreds. Some thunderbolts fell onto the wooden bridge, and the broken bridge plunged the enemies into a fiery pit.

A cheer that surpasses everything erupted from the Witch Castle. Long live Your Highness! Long live Your Highness!

Ge Zhan sat on his horse, his eyes revealing an expression of disbelief

The arrows exchanged in the air like locusts

Ma Yuandao: "Currently, the siege is being led by the Sixth and Seventh Legions under the command of the Black Widow. The total military strength of the Empire is between 300,000 and 400,000, while our total troop count is only 70,000." The strategist of this Witch Kingdom showed signs of fear after losing the leadership of the Witch.

At this moment, the sun ascended to its zenith, illuminating the battlefield strewn with corpses and flowing with rivers of blood

The Grand Marshal laughed fiercely as he looked up to the sky, raising his hand to throw the sword away.

This sentence resounded throughout the venue like a clap of thunder

I let out a cold snort in my heart, bent down from the horse's head, and struck my sword like lightning against one person's shield. My intention was merely to forcefully push the opponent away, but unexpectedly, the sword pierced through the shield without any obstruction, and the opponent's large head flew into the air, while the broken shield fell to the ground with a loud "clang".

The entire design of the witch is a layout that defends against the city, which is an effective method to deal with the imperial army skilled in siege warfare. Only in this way can the power of Thor and the pit of fire be fully utilized. Currently, with the loss of all advantages, the witch kingdom has already fallen into a state of defeat from the very beginning

I said: "Wherever you come from, this sword comes from the same place. You have committed many injustices; how could heaven allow you to continue doing evil?"

With this sudden surprise attack, I seized the initiative and would not allow him to escape easily. Like a shadow following a form, I closely pressed and pursued his left side, which was the blind spot where his heavy sword in his right hand could not reach

I immediately clutched the horse's belly and urged the horse to chase swiftly, shouting: "Ge Zhan, did you ever think about this moment today when you tortured my father back then?" Fear appeared in Ge Zhan's eyes as he looked around, only to see that the loyal confidants who usually swore allegiance to him had all retreated far away, leaving him to fight alone.

I stood out from the crowd, rushing onto the suspension bridge, my horse's hooves striking the planks, producing a crisp sound of "thud thud thud," while Huaxian watched me.

Ma Yuandao: "This is too risky"

Rockets fell into the fire pit like raindrops

I recalled the ocean of hatred within me, remembered the countless wronged souls who perished at the hands of the Great Leader, thought of my father, who was left mutilated in the torture chamber, the mutilated relatives, my beloved Xiqi, the witch, and the esteemed Qibei

Meanwhile, the two weapons were about to collide.

I suddenly shuddered and exclaimed loudly: "This is not good! That is a sandbag; they intend to fill the moat to allow the giant logs to cross the river"

I replied with a long laugh: "I have overestimated you."

What lies before us is a victory as solid as iron

I secretly called it bad, pulled the reins, and pursued closely.

Falling into Huaxian's snow-white embrace

The warhorse of the Grand Leader trod upon the plain, leaping in a battle gait, in harmony with the colossal figure of the Grand Leader encased in armor, the red cloak trailing behind. No one dared to step forward to stroke the tiger's whiskers, yet they successfully intercepted the imperial cavalry units following the Grand Leader.

The four legions of Black Widow and the Brotherhood have begun to retreat

Ma Yuan said dejectedly: "The opportunity has been lost."

On the city wall, dozens of Thunder Gods unleashed tongues of fire together, with fireworks streaking across the space between the two opposing armies, landing in the enemy's positions. The horn sounded again from the imperial central army, as the cavalry led by Ge Zhan charged in from the left flank, their thoughts momentarily turning to the moat.

The Grand Marshal stumbled unsteadily and lurched towards me, naturally swinging the heavy sword outward from the right

This ruthless villain has finally met a tragic end on the battlefield

Behind him surged three cavalry regiments, each with a force of 20,000 soldiers. Their black helmets gleamed, and their shields were held high in front of their horses. Even as they galloped at full speed, their formation remained impeccably intact. One regiment charged at the center, while the other two lagged slightly behind, flanking on either side, advancing in a formation resembling the character "品".

Such a powerful thrust suddenly encountered resistance, and I could not stabilize my momentum. My chest collided hard against the hilt of the sword I was holding, and in an instant, it felt as if I had been struck by lightning. A tickle in my throat caused me to spit out a mouthful of fresh blood, splattering it onto the sword and the armor of the Grand Commander

The Grand Marshal charged through the fourth fire pit, rushing towards me, with nearly 30,000 elite cavalry behind him, while the other 30,000 were thrown into disarray, successfully cut off by the fire pit.

The suspension bridge was enveloped in an atmosphere of brutality comparable to that of a battlefield where thousands were engaged in a fierce struggle

The Grand Marshal charged into the ranks of the Witch Kingdom, and wherever he went, chaos ensued, with people and horses tumbling over one another, blood splattering everywhere, and not a single person could slow him down for even a moment

If the Great Leader were to charge at me with a broken sword, he would find that I lack even the strength to raise my sword in defense, yet his astonishment would be no less than mine. In his long life, this would be the first time he discovers a weapon capable of piercing his armor

I was blinded by rage; any reflective object resembling a black helmet would be pierced through without hesitation by my precious blade. My body was soon drenched in blood, and the deafening cries of battle left me both numb and exhilarated

I lost the strength to support myself, my legs went weak, and I fell backward

What?

He exerted all his strength to push outward with the hand gripping the sword, an irresistible force surged forth, carrying both me and the sword over his head, and we flew through the air towards the other end near the city, as the warriors of the Witch Kingdom on both sides closed in and charged forward.

The Grand Marshal exclaimed: "Good lad! Where did you obtain your sword?"

The soldiers of the Witch Kingdom, witnessing my formidable bravery, were greatly inspired, and they charged forward amidst their shouts.

Smoke of gunfire rises everywhere

I firmly grasped the hilt of the sword gifted to me by the witch and said, "How many cavalry do we have that can charge into battle?"

Ma Yuan, Bai Dan, and others gathered around, their faces shining with joy. I raised my head, lifted the veil from Hua Qian's face, and saw a beautiful countenance adorned with tears of affection.

The tip of the sword made a sound as it struck the shining armor on his chest

This is a once-in-a-thousand-years moment

The supreme commander shouted fiercely: "Attack!"

The Grand Commander let out a cry, followed by a hearty laugh, saying: "The witch is dead, what else can you do?"

I let out a cold laugh, ignited the rocket, pulled the bow, and with a "whoosh," the rocket shot upward at an angle, flying over the head of the great leader, landing precisely in the farthest fire pit from us.

I let out a snort of anger, and the tip of the sword sliced forward

He smiled faintly and drew another heavy sword from the leather pouch at the horse's belly. This sword weighed as much as ten ordinary swords and was more than twice their length. Most people could not even hold it steadily; only someone with extraordinary strength, like the Supreme Leader, could wield it with ease.

My sword has once again pursued, the sound of breaking wind shrieks and resonates

Suddenly, a sword thrust in from the right side, the sound of the wind howling, clearly indicating that the opponent was an extraordinary master. A chill ran through my heart as I countered with a slash of my sword.

The Grand Marshal, towering at nearly seven feet, stood majestically like an unassailable mountain, charging directly towards me as the army of the Witch Kingdom advanced.

Everyone turned around and, almost simultaneously, joined in the cheers, their spirits greatly lifted

The Grand Leader shouted loudly, reining in his horse at the center of the suspension bridge. The warriors of the Witch Kingdom felt a chill in their hearts, retreating like a tide to both sides, crowding at the ends of the bridge, their expressions a mix of shock and fear, as arrows rained down like a shower.

The warhorses neighed wildly, stumbling and losing their footing, causing both men and horses to fall in disarray

The army of the Witch Kingdom also displayed expressions of fear

At that moment, someone brought up a long-shaped box. I opened it and immediately exclaimed, "Heavens! This is a fine sword."

My arm transitioned from numbness to intense pain, yet I felt a sense of joy within, for it signified the return of sensation. The area where I grasped the sword was damp and sticky, a result of the blood seeping from the fissure in my tiger's mouth.

But it is all too late

The sounds of battle and the roaring flames of the pit echoed from afar, thick smoke billowed into the sky, obscuring the sunlight and dimming the world. The Führer stood with his hands hanging down, his right hand slightly raised outward to prevent the heavy sword from scraping the ground, advancing towards me step by step with great force. Each step he took on the bridge caused it to tremble, producing a "puff puff" sound, as if he were beating the war drums. I cast aside all distracting thoughts, concentrating all my spirit on the Führer, paying close attention to every movement of his muscles, the timing and rhythm of his steps. Suddenly, the Führer quickened his pace, bearing down on me like a mountain. A cold light flashed as his heavy sword slashed upward from the lower left, aiming at my left neck, the massive sword as agile as a needle. I evaded the heavy blow, lunging forward in a swift motion, crashing into his embrace with both my body and sword. Though I considered myself a robust man, the Führer still towered over me by more than half a head. In this charge, my sword aimed directly at his heart. The Führer did not expect that I would adopt such a mutually destructive tactic. He shouted in anger and quickly retreated, simultaneously pulling his heavy sword upward, slashing towards my neck. He seemed to have a particular preference for beheading others, as evidenced by a palace in his imperial city where he displayed the severed heads of enemies, trophies he had taken from their necks. But of course, I would not allow him to succeed.

The wind is calling, and the thunder is rumbling

The roar of the Thunder God echoed throughout the battlefield

The Grand Chancellor successfully escaped, and as long as he maintains this speed, he can land on the other side of the canyon. Who else, besides me, could harm him

On the city wall, Huaxian and tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians defending the city all focused their attention on the two of us

The supreme leader took the lead, stepping onto the makeshift bridge made of logs, crossing the first fire pit that had yet to be ignited

A large area of open ground has been cleared between the opposing armies.

I said softly: "Not doing this would mean waiting for death, and there are no other ways to regain the initiative."

The fate of the Witch Kingdom is entirely in my hands. If I cannot deal with him, the Witch Kingdom will be completely destroyed today. As I brushed past the Supreme Leader.

A wave of secret turmoil surged through the army of the Witch Kingdom, and fear spread like a plague. Everyone recalled why, at such a critical moment, the Witch was still nowhere to be found. The only explanation was that she had already died

Hua Qian, dressed as a witch, possesses a figure and posture that can easily be mistaken for authenticity, except for the slightly diminished luster of her eyes. It seems that the witch kingdom may still have some fortune left.

I deliberately belittled him to alleviate the fear that the army of the Witch Kingdom had of him

The blade advances another inch

This sword has an ancient and simple design, devoid of any embellishments, yet the lines of the blade are peculiar. The body of the sword exhibits a strange luminescence resembling layers of ripples, which is exceedingly difficult to articulate, but one cannot help but feel that it must be a thousand times swifter than an ordinary blade

The great leader has vanished without a trace

The wooden bridge spanning the fire pit has not yet caught fire, and the cavalry of the supreme leader continues to charge forward valiantly

As I pulled the reins, the horse turned, seizing the opportunity to evade the opponent's cunning sword strike, and I happened to come face to face with the adversary, who turned out to be Ge Zhan, a true nemesis, and our eyes met with heightened animosity.

In a moment of crisis, I could not afford to reveal any secrets and shouted, "Huaxian, get back!" The broken sword flashed like lightning, crossing the space between the Führer and Huaxian, shooting straight up to the wall, aimed at Huaxian, aimed at the witch she was portraying. Upon hearing my warning, Huaxian instinctively leaned back.

Ten thousand cavalry charged out of the city like a whirlwind. I could see that the moat had been filled with sandbags for more than half. We crossed the lowered drawbridge and surged forth with a multitude of troops.

My sword finds it increasingly difficult to advance even an inch

Two long grass blades flew towards the face

The sword came with a sound of wind and thunder, striking in an instant

Ma Yuan made a gesture, and immediately someone behind him sounded the horn