As an official, what's wrong with raising a few monsters?

Chapter 430 I will defeat Qian Yuan with complete respect.
"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

……

The short stick made of jade looks very fragile; it could be broken with the slightest force.

However, Qin Zhuang wielded his broadsword with great force, yet he just couldn't land a hit.

Even if it touches something, the force is dissipated, and it cannot be damaged at all.

The little girl was like a cunning loach, swirling lightly in the cold wind, dancing like snowflakes, shifting and turning, impossible to catch.

The jade rod stretched and contracted, its movements unpredictable, raining down on Qin Zhuang's body and slapping his face, causing him pain.

"Die to me!!!"

Qin Zhuang was not a good-tempered person to begin with.

Seeing his repeated setbacks, his eyes turned bloodshot, and he roared to the sky.

The next instant, his clothes and armor were torn apart by the ferocious force, and an invisible pressure spread outwards.

Qin Zhuang stomped his foot hard, causing the ground to crack, dust to fly up, and a large pit to form.

He gripped his broadsword tightly, and in the blink of an eye, his gaze focused on the girl.

Immediately, immense pressure descended.

Under Qin Zhuang's gaze, the little girl felt as if the gravity around her had become heavier.

Qin Zhuang received guidance from an extraordinary person and learned some unusual skills for a few days, making rapid progress.

He didn't care about the impact of the battlefield, or that his magic power would be restricted on the battlefield. He didn't care about the messy things that cultivators worried about. He just wanted to use his power to kill the enemy in front of him.

His heart remained pure from beginning to end; he did whatever Qin Lou asked him to do.

The little girl seemed to be teasing Qin Zhuang the whole time, her expression remained calm and natural, and she showed no fear whatsoever in the face of that terrifying broadsword.

However, Qin Zhuang's aura was rising steadily, and his killing intent was palpable.

She lowered her eyes, and unconsciously tightened her grip on the jade staff in her hand.

She closed her eyes, but when she opened them again, they were dazzling and radiant with azure light. Her gaze was almost tangible, exceptionally sharp, as if it could penetrate a person's body and reach their will.

Qin Zhuang's imposing presence made one feel as if they were adrift on a stormy sea, their lives completely out of their control.

However, the strong wind only blew a few stray hairs around the girl's temples.

She stood there unharmed, as if an inexplicable will had solidified within her, transforming her into a sharp sword that cleaved through the oncoming storms, remaining steadfast and unmoved.

There was no fear or tension whatsoever.

"die!"

Qin Zhuang didn't care about his opponent's condition. His eyes were bloodshot, his muscles were bulging, and he gripped the knife with both hands, slashing fiercely at the seemingly frail little girl in front of him.

Although the surroundings seemed spacious enough for the little girl to move around and dodge as easily as before, in reality, she had nowhere to retreat and nowhere to escape.

The surroundings seemed to be compressed by an invisible force.

The girl's hands and feet... seemed to be bound in shackles, unable to move.

As the butcher's knife approached, the girl's eyes suddenly lit up, and the air seemed to circulate at that moment.

Instead of advancing, he retreated, transforming into a streak of light and rushing straight towards Qin Zhuang.

In the next instant, amidst the flashing swords and clashing blades, a glint of emerald light appeared.

Wang Dacheng, the garrison commander of the Qianyuan Army, stood there staring blankly.

He was like a small boat tossed about in a storm, completely unaware of what had just happened.

He felt as if a mountain had suddenly pressed down on him, and everything went dark before his eyes, making it hard for him to breathe.

The next moment, a gentle breeze caressed my face, and all the pressure seemed to dissipate. The sun shone brightly, and everything seemed to become clear and bright.

He blankly looked up and saw a girl, not particularly tall, holding a short jade staff, pointing straight ahead.

Before her stood a burly, imposing man, his massive frame blotting out the sky and exuding an aura of oppression. He held a large knife, his eyes wide with disbelief.

The short stick remained pressed quietly against his chest, and nothing happened; not a drop of blood seeped out.

Nothing seems to happen.

"You're scared!"

The girl, whose eyes had just been sparkling, instantly reverted to her usual aloof demeanor.

She looked up at the burly man, who was stronger than her even when split in two, and said calmly, "You lost."

Qin Zhuang stood there blankly, staring at the short stick pressed against his chest.

In that brief moment, everything seemed to stretch on endlessly, and his senses became infinitely sharper.

Meeting the girl's eyes, he seemed to be engaged in an indescribable duel.

Amidst the clash of swords, he engaged in a fierce battle with this strange girl in another dimension.

He lost!
He died a thousand times.

In the battle of wits, he was pierced with countless bloody holes, forming the character for 'death'.

When he regained consciousness, the short rod was only lightly pressed against his chest.

Similarly, he also felt the jade rod lightly tapping his chest, writing the character for "death."

Looking down at the young woman again, this fearless warrior, Qin Lou's personal guard, a brute whose body always acted before his mind, actually showed a hint of confusion and hesitation.

His keen senses were warning him that something terrible would happen if he continued on.

but……

His premonition, his fear... were not as important as His Majesty's order.

"No!"

He gripped the hilt of the knife tightly, about to say something.

at this time,

"kill!!!"

"kill!!!"

"who?"

"Qian Yuan people, it's Qian Yuan people! Oh no, this is a trap!!"

"What? Reinforcements have arrived! Reinforcements have arrived!"

"Oh no! General..."

The shouts of battle echoed through the sky when suddenly a group of soldiers charged up from the south, breaking the one-sided situation.

Countless elite Qian Yuan soldiers, wielding weapons, clashed fiercely with the Northern Lie army.

The entire battlefield descended into chaos once again.

The Northern Fierce Army was terrified and shocked, while the remaining defenders of Liuxia Mountain were overjoyed.

The Northern Fierce Army originally came to break through Liuxia Mountain, destroy its supplies, and cut off the rear of the Qian Yuan front. After crushing the defenders of Liuxia Mountain, their formation was already in disarray. When the surprise attacking army suddenly broke in, they were naturally at a disadvantage.

Qin Zhuang's eyes widened immediately, and he abruptly turned his head to look south.

The black banner with a golden dragon fluttered in the wind, and snowflakes drifted down below. Countless powerful soldiers charged forward with overwhelming momentum.

broken!

It's a scam!

Normally, reinforcements shouldn't arrive so quickly.

The presence of such a large and numerous enemy force here suggests only one possibility: they were laid in ambush long ago.

Those despicable Qian Yuan people!

Was the intelligence leaked?
Or was this all part of the enemy's treacherous scheme to lure them in?
It's no longer important to speculate on the reasons behind everything.

"withdraw!"

"Retreat!" He ignored the little girl in front of him and immediately grabbed his broadsword and ran towards the main force.

……

“Mingchen is a master in this field; he wouldn’t leave such an obvious flaw.”

"How were Xingtai Pass lost? How were Libu Pass lost? Haven't you seen the stories?"

Although we've only met a handful of times.

However, Qin Lou considered himself one of the few people in the world who understood Ming Chen the most.

His seemingly bold and arrogant friend was actually more cautious than anyone else.

Mingchen may not be a strong commander, but he's a master strategist; it's hard to outsmart him.

Feigning surrender, pretending to be defeated... Mingchen used such tactics with unparalleled skill.

How did Xingtai Pass fall?

How did Libu Pass get lost?

Isn't that the same tactic he used to swindle Yongqi City?
Mingchen is a master of these tricks; he's got a deep understanding of human nature and how to manipulate people.

You can defeat Mingchen on the battlefield with overwhelming military force.

However, you can't use this kind of trickery to outsmart him; he'll only take advantage of you.

Qin Lou didn't believe that Ming Chen couldn't see the current situation of the Qian Yuan army, nor did he believe that he was unaware of the current arrogance of the Qian Yuan army.

I don't believe he was unaware of the perilous route south from Yongqi City, heading straight into the heart of Qianyuan.

Although Yongqi City is a city that has been insured and is difficult to take in a short time, it is impossible to travel by boat at this time of year, and the waterways are difficult to navigate. The trick of using supernatural powers to make the army come on the ice is hard to predict.

However, Qin Lou believed that people like Mingchen and Lingyu would definitely take this into consideration.

Because this is a fatal weakness that leads to utter defeat.

Qin Lou didn't believe Ming Chen had no backup plan.

Qin Lou's expression remained calm when he said this.

However, Cheng Xinqing, who came to report, was shocked. His smile vanished instantly, and his expression changed drastically.

He knew how disgusting Mingchen was.

After all, the general he respected most died after the battle with Mingchen.

Upon hearing His Majesty's words, he frowned and repeatedly asked, "Are you saying there's a trap involved?"

Qin Lou shook his head: "People's hearts change in an instant. Perhaps they just made this mistake? I don't know."

However, he tends to believe that Mingchen is confident about this.

Cheng Xinqing's composure vanished instantly, and he kept asking Qin Lou, "What do we do then?"

"Your Majesty, should we send troops to provide support? Or should we urgently recall General Qin?"

Qin Lou shook his head: "Xin Qing, the art of war says, 'Avoid the strong and attack the weak, control the enemy without being controlled by them.'"

Cheng Xinqing's abilities are limited; he cannot live up to the heavy responsibility entrusted to him by Tian Hong. At most, he is only at the level of a general.

"Tian Hong and Ji Yuting are both experts in this field. The ability to mobilize troops and manipulate deception is the dividing line between a general and a commander."

Cheng Xinqing paused for a moment: "Uh..."

He truly felt that his talents were insufficient and that he was not up to the responsibility of being a great general.

However, with His Majesty right in front of him, he didn't need to command the entire army; he only needed to carry out His Majesty's orders.

Qin Lou raised his head and looked into the distance: "If they don't set up defenses, then I'm overestimating them. Our Northern Lie army will march south, destroy their supplies, cut off their retreat, and annihilate their frontline troops. This battle will then be over, and our army will surely win."

"If he uses a trick to lure our army into an attack, and then sets up an ambush to encircle and attack us."

"That……"

As he finished speaking, Qin Lou gently raised his hand.

"Buzz~"

Right next to the main tent, the golden Overlord Spear stood silently.

That was a divine weapon unique to Qin Lou, weighing over a hundred pounds and carrying special power. It could only be used by Qin Lou, and even servants couldn't lift it for him.

As Qin Lou's gaze shifted, the divine weapon trembled slightly, radiating a magnificent and boundless brilliance.

"Whoosh!"

The next instant, a flash of golden light appeared.

It flew in out of thin air and landed directly in Qin Lou's palm.

"His Qian Yuan Army has a limited number of troops."

"If that's the case, then his amassed army and marched south to ambush us. The truth is now clear: the area south of Liuxia Mountain is the real target, while the main force at the Qianyuan front is the decoy!"

"I, with the strength of my army, attacked the enemy's weakness and utterly defeated the Qian Yuan army! I, in a righteous and honorable manner, defeated Ling Yu and Ming Chen from the front!"

"Our Northern Fierce Army has been holding back for so long, it's time to show off our might!"

"I will defeat Qian Yuan until he is completely convinced!"

Qin Lou, holding a long spear, with sharp, tiger-like eyes and an imposing aura, turned to Cheng Xinqing and asked, "How is it?"

In an instant, the overwhelming aura of a born king poured down upon his entire body.

Cheng Xinqing was visibly shaken, feeling an indescribable sense of piety and respect welling up from the depths of his heart.

When he came to his senses, he was already kneeling on one knee on the ground.

Looking up again, the king before him had already put on his helmet.

He was tall and strong, and with his innate kingly aura, he was naturally majestic and unstoppable.

"Your Majesty, you..."

What does your majesty want to do?
Carrying weapons and wearing armor and helmet, he's heading to the battlefield!

It's fine for the emperor to personally lead an expedition, but he can't be the first to charge into battle!

Qin Lou is the commander-in-chief. He only needs to oversee the entire battlefield from the rear. How can he go to the battlefield and engage in fierce fighting with the enemy?
Cheng Xinqing's expression changed, and he quickly stepped forward, trying to stop Qin Lou.

"Your Majesty, if the enemy's forces are weak, our army will be in no better shape!"

If they want to contain Qian Yuan's army, they will also have to pay a huge price.

Qin Zhuang's surprise attack force was an elite unit on the Beilie side.

The remaining troops were stationed at key locations along the battle line, resulting in a stalemate with Qian Yuan.

To be honest, there aren't many troops stationed here in Qinlou these days.

In reality, the Qin Zhuang surprise attack force sent south was the true force of the Northern Lie army.

If Qin Lou were to don his armor and lead his troops to attack Qian Yuan now, it would be nothing more than using a feint to attack a weak point, and the outcome would be uncertain!

Qin Lou is the emperor and the supreme commander of the Northern Fierce Army.

He cannot take even the slightest risk!
If Qin Lou makes even the slightest mistake, the entire Northern Fierce Army could collapse.

Moreover, Qin Lou just said that he was also unsure about the enemy's movements.

What if Ling Yu and Ming Chen don't notice? What if their main force is still at the front lines?
If Qin Lou led these people, wouldn't it be like an egg hitting an impenetrable wall? Wouldn't that be a complete waste?

If the enemy pursues relentlessly, Qin Lou will be in danger.

"It's not much better?!"

Qin Lou raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, his tiger-like eyes sharp: "Who told you that our elite troops are with the Southern Raid Army?"

"Boom boom boom!"

The next moment, it seemed to be a response to Qin Lou.

Outside the camp, the earth rumbled and trembled.

Something seemed to be rushing towards us from afar.

(End of this chapter)