Starting as a centurion, he fought his way through the chaos of the world.

Chapter 76
On the city wall, Baili Fei anxiously looked down, his fat trembling with excitement.

Her usually rosy cheeks were rather pale.

Baili Sheng, who was always opposing him, also clenched his fists tightly.

Her thin lips were pressed together, devoid of any color.

In the fierce battles of these past few days, the Baili family has already lost three experts at the mid-stage of the罡气 (Gang Qi) realm.

Left with no other choice, Baili Xun had to step in himself.

Ke Huayong was truly brave and valiant.

The sword in their hands was actually able to suppress their father.

Baili Fei only regretted that his two brothers were good-for-nothings.

After so many years of cultivation and countless resources being spent, I have only now reached the Blood Realm.

A war of this scale is utterly ineffective.

"Young Master, don't worry. Even if Patriarch Baili can't win, with his cultivation level, he can retreat calmly without any problem," Qian Yong comforted him softly.

He dared not show his usual arrogance in front of the young master of the Baili family.

"You talk a good game, why don't you go up and try it yourself?" Baili Fei said angrily.

However, after turning around and seeing that Qian Yong was covered in bandages and had lost an arm, he ultimately stopped his angry outburst.

However, the worry on her face was undeniable.

Qian Yong gave a helpless, bitter smile.

Even if the prefectural city is saved after this battle, he will probably find it difficult to continue serving as the garrison general.

The best outcome would be to become a wealthy man.

His right arm was ripped off by a skilled fighter among the rebels.

Their combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced from now on.

Now, all we can hope for is that this city can be defended.

I can still keep my life and live out the rest of my days.

At that very moment, the battle below had entered a critical phase.

The head of the Baili family wielded a long sword, its movements impervious to water, the sharp sword light covering his entire body.

It seemed to be about to transform into a hurricane.

Although his blood and energy were depleted and his combat strength was no longer at its peak, he still had a wealth of experience, and he fought Hua Yong with a good sense of timing and strategy.

However, the latter also discovered Baili Xun's shortcomings.

The blade's slashes grew increasingly fierce and powerful.

Every time he makes a move, it's a head-on clash with Baili Xun.

Sure enough, a moment later, fine beads of sweat appeared on the other person's wrinkled forehead.

The hand gripping the longsword gradually began to sway.

Hua Yong deflected the sword's edge several times.

"Haha, old man Baili, your era has passed. How can a mere third-rate family stop my army's advance!"

Hua Yong's eyes widened.

The muscles on his body bulged, and the power of his blood and qi surged to the sky.

He raised his cyan crescent blade and slashed it down at Baili Xun.

"Clang!" The moment their weapons clashed, Baili Xun was sent flying backward.

"Hiss!" Blood spurted from his mouth.

His complexion turned ashen.

Not daring to linger, they immediately rushed towards the city.

Just as Hua Yong was about to lead his men to catch up.

Qian Yong stood atop the city wall and shouted, "City defense crossbowmen, archers, provide cover!"

"Whoa!"

A large number of arrows formed a wall of arrows between Hua Yong and Baili Xun.

When the former escaped the rain of arrows.

Baili Xun has already retreated into the city.

The heavy city gates closed once again.

A hint of resentment flashed in Hua Yong's eyes, but he could only urge his warhorse to retreat.

When they returned to the army.

He waved his hand and said, "Attack the city! We must break through Hongdu City today!"

The order was given.

A square formation of rebel soldiers, led by their general, charged towards the city wall. On the wall, Baili Xun, who had just arrived, took a sip of tea handed to him by his son, then, panting, his gaze fell on Qian Yong.

"How many soldiers are left in your city's guard?"

"There are less than three thousand left," Qian Yong said with a wry smile.

This instantly ignited a fire of anger in Baili Xun's heart. "The five captains' camps in the prefectural city, plus your garrison general's mansion, don't even have eight thousand people at their peak. Qian Yong, you really have lived up to Prime Minister Li's expectations."

According to the normal configuration of Dayu.

The general's mansion was guarded by 5,000 city guards.

Five battalion commanders were also appointed.

Then came the captains of each county.

The city guards of just one prefecture should number 20,000.

However, Qian Yong's forces were clearly insufficient.

He embezzled most of the salaries, leaving only a mere eight thousand men.

In the counties below, he never allocated funds; he raised them himself, so one can only imagine how many people were affected.

After so many days of fighting, there are now fewer than three thousand left.

Li Xun and Zhang Ming, with only a few guards, stood aside, listening with trepidation.

They knew that even the remaining three thousand city guards were mostly wounded.

This city will probably fall today.

"Patriarch Baili, it's no use talking about this now. What do you think we should do next?" The military generals of the Great Yu were of high status, especially at this time, and the prefect had no say at all.

Qian Yong didn't even bother to ask the other party.

After this battle, it's highly likely that he won't be able to remain a prefect.

This made him even less inclined to say anything more.

"What should we do? If it weren't for the foundation of my Baili family, I wouldn't even bother fighting here. I don't care anymore. My men have been the main force defending the city these days, and most of them have already died. You all should take care of yourselves."

As he spoke, he walked down the city wall, clearly preparing to break through the siege with his family.

With his cultivation level and the resources left by the Baili family, his chances of breaking through are quite high.

"Pfft!" But at that moment, he spat out another mouthful of blood.

Then, his face rapidly turned ashen, completely losing all color.

"The Sorrowful Blade Force, Hua Yong is so ruthless! Is it really the heavens that are going to destroy my Baili family!" The head of the Baili family cried out in grief.

It turns out that Hua Yong's strength contains hidden power that can be released after a delay. If one's blood and qi are abundant, there is nothing to fear, as it can be dissipated in an instant.

However, the head of the Baili family is now exhausted, and in his recent fit of rage, his inner strength has erupted.

At this point, they were no longer able to exert their full strength.

Without his leadership, it would be virtually impossible for the Baili family to break through the encirclement.

Seeing this scene, Qian Yong and the sons of wealthy families who had gathered in the prefectural city all wore expressions of despair.

Even the head of the Baili family is like this.

Do they still have a chance?

At that moment, Lu Ming led his cavalry, gradually approaching the battlefield.

"My lord, the rebel army should still number around 40,000."

"Under the commander's flag ahead is Hua Yong." Zhang Mu pointed forward.

Sure enough, at the heart of the rebel army stood a tall banner.

Standing atop the hill and gazing into the distance, one can see a man clad in armor sitting beneath a large banner.

Its appearance is bizarre and vulgar.

That was naturally Hua Yong.

Lu Ming nodded.

He gripped the Great Wilderness Halberd tightly in his palm.

Looking at the cavalry behind him, he said, "Brothers, today is the day of glory and wealth! If we survive this battle, the Iron Pagoda's pay will be doubled! Stay close to me and don't fall behind!"

As he spoke, he clamped his legs tightly around the warhorse.

"Thump thump!" In the next moment, it shot out like an arrow released from a bow.

The Iron Pagoda followed closely behind.

The horse's hooves slammed into the ground, sending up a plume of smoke.

They charged straight into the rebel army.

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