In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

Chapter 581 Pang Ban's Insidious Treachery - Han Slaves Clearing Minefields

"This is···"

As the head of the Thunderbolt Hall, Luo Rulie looked at the Venerable Xingyin in disbelief.

White phosphorus bombs are one thing, but this sudden explosion of gunpowder is clearly also a Zhang family tactic.

In terms of timing, it must have been installed last night.

"The Zhang family has some impressive methods!"

Luo Rulie knew that the only one present capable of setting up such a trap was probably the incredibly mysterious Bloodthorn.

Bloodthorn has never appeared yet.

After entering the grassland, it vanished like a ghost, shrouded in mystery.

But such bizarre methods, setting up such a domineering mechanism right under their noses without a sound, show that every assassin group in the Zhang family is indeed extraordinary.

"This is called a landmine, and its principle is similar to that of a thunderbolt."

It simply transforms the force of the thrown impact into the force of our footsteps; once it touches the fuse and lightning rod of the thunderbolt, it instantly explodes!

"The same route!"

Luo Rulie nodded. This thing seemed simple, but it was actually not simple at all.

Moreover, it's a great tool for cunning people. After all, if an unsuspecting person steps into a trap, the instant it explodes, even a peerless master could have their leg blown off.

At this moment, Prince Ruyang clutched his chest, a surge of frustration nearly giving her a heart attack.

There were at least forty or fifty feet ahead, and just now, in less than five feet, nearly a hundred cavalrymen had been lost. If this continued...

19. Not to mention the heavy losses, low morale, and pervasive fear, the army was defeated before the battle even began!

"The Demon Master!"

Prince Ruyang glanced at the sorcerer Pang Ban to the side. If things continued like this, their losses would definitely be significant.

Moreover, the opponent's insidious and treacherous methods are definitely not the style of those garrison troops; they must be the legendary Zhang family.

"The Zhang family is indeed troublesome; I, Pang, have truly broadened my horizons today."

Rumors circulated that the Zhang family had a scholar of extraordinary talent, which Pang Ban had previously scoffed at, but now he was beginning to believe it.

The horror of white phosphorus bombs and the ingenious design of landmines were unprecedented.

"How could the Prince of Ruyang, who was wise all his life, be so foolish for a moment?"

"Aren't there Han Chinese slaves? Since this is a scheme set up by the Zhang family, then let these Han Chinese break the scheme."

"It was my oversight. Men, bring those Han slaves up here!"

Pang Ban suddenly looked up at the distant mountains and revealed a mysterious smile.

This could anger the Zhang family, and he wanted to see just how strong they really were. Only by provoking the Zhang family could he force them to reveal their weaknesses.

Otherwise, given their current tactics and strategies, the Northern Yuan would suffer a great loss.

Moreover, the previous massacre had enraged Pang Ban, who had lost tens of thousands of cavalrymen to white phosphorus bombs. Naturally, he wanted to use the lives of these Han people as a blood sacrifice.

As the group of slaves were driven to the front, they had no idea what was happening.

But the soldiers on Yanmen Pass, as well as the martial arts practitioners watching from afar, all had bloodshot eyes and were filled with murderous intent!

The moment they saw these Han Chinese slaves, they knew what the Northern Yuan army was thinking.

"You're an absolute tyrant!"

"I'm going to kill these beasts!"

"Go down and save them!"

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"Quiet!

This is a battlefield. Our current mission is to snipe the Northern Yuan army, not to go and die.

If we lose our composure and give the Northern Yuan experts the opportunity to break through one by one, then when the Northern Yuan breaks through, it won't just be these people's lives that will be lost; their iron cavalry will leave nothing but desolation.

"If you want revenge, there will be plenty of opportunities tonight. Going there now is just suicide!"

Upon hearing this, and coupled with the powerful and terrifying aura emanating from the voice, everyone calmed down.

Mingxingyin was right. If they went up now, not only would they not be able to save anyone, but they would also risk their own lives.

Now it's a battle to defend the pass, and in the face of choices, defending the pass is more important.

Once the Northern Yuan breaks through the pass, it won't be these captured compatriots who die.

Boom! Boom! Boom...

With a series of deafening explosions, countless thunderbolts detonated on the battlefield.

Under the pressure of the Northern Yuan's arrows, these slaves dared not stop, even if they didn't dare to, because if they did, a crossbow bolt would kill them immediately.

As a result, ninety percent of the slaves died in the minefields, and the remaining ten percent cried out at the city gates, only to be met with a merciless rejection!

No wonder the general is ruthless; it's simply impossible to open the city gates now.

If it were opened, even the slightest infiltration by a Northern Yuan expert would have unimaginable consequences.

For a time, endless wails filled the air, and the soldiers guarding the pass were filled with grief.

"You want revenge?"

We need to be on high alert and throw more grenades and tear gas into densely populated areas later.

We are defending the gateway to Kyushu, and we cannot afford to gamble even on a one in ten thousand chance.

If we lose, behind us are our families, and countless compatriots across the land.

Upon hearing this, the soldiers turned their grief into killing intent and gripped their bows and crossbows tightly.

"coming!"

After the Han Chinese slaves crossed the river once, the cavalry behind knew that there weren't many bombs left. Driven by their fierce and warlike nature, countless cavalrymen charged forward again.

Facing the towering chasm, which was ten zhang high, ladders were set up below, and the Northern Yuan warriors began to climb!

"Use a ladder and an incendiary bomb, or pour tung oil down on them, don't let them come up!"

The road ahead is long and arduous, as impregnable as iron!

This formidable pass, built of steel, has withstood countless attacks from foreign tribes.

Therefore, the garrison general was already used to it. When tung oil was poured on, it not only made the ladders smooth, but also caused flames to spread when it was set on fire.

Whether it's Burning Island or tung oil, the rampant siege ladders are undoubtedly useless.

"rocket missile!"

He received the prepared incendiary rocket, which was somewhat similar to the gunpowder-propelled arrows used by the Ming army.

However, this time the gunpowder propelled the incendiary bombs, which contained white phosphorus, and twenty incendiary rockets were ignited and launched simultaneously.

boom!

With a loud bang, propelled by powerful gunpowder, the rocket, similar to a cannonball in later times, shot out.

This is a projectile launch. It first stays in the air for three seconds, then the propellant burns before it falls to the ground.

Below them was the Northern Yuan army, which had gathered at the city gate and was preparing to ram the gate with wooden stakes when suddenly a bright light flashed across the entire battlefield.

Incendiary bombs again!

Pang Ban, who was stationed at the rear, was filled with murderous intent.

Because of the incendiary power of white phosphorus bombs, even a splash can cause severe burns, let alone the soldiers near the city gates who are directly exposed to the incendiary bombs.

Twenty incendiary bombs covered an area of ​​several dozen feet in radius, clearing out a large area.

Such a domineering weapon not only shocked, angered, and frightened the Prince of Ruyang, but also made it hard for him to imagine how the Zhang family had constructed it.

Just like fireworks, and the Ming army's fire arrows, they were not secrets.

But the fact that it caused them such huge casualties when used here is something even Pang Ban couldn't help but wonder. If the opponent hadn't remained hidden, he could have easily swept across the grasslands.

Clang! Clang! Clang...

Woo! Woo! Woo...

Thump! Thump! Thump...

The retreat was ordered. Prince Ruyang watched as the siege ladders burned, and the thunderbolts and tear gas grenades exploded incessantly…

If the fighting continues, the imperial army will undoubtedly suffer even greater losses.

The general, who had held out for half a day, breathed a sigh of relief as he watched the iron cavalry retreat.

In just a short time, the resources the Zhang family had provided were almost entirely used up, which was how they managed to hold on for a brief moment.

If the Northern Yuan cavalry launches a reckless attack without regard for the consequences, they will inevitably be defeated in the long run without reinforcements.

Not only the border troops stationed there, but also the gunpowder that Zhang Jian brought was almost used up.

···

"Master, everything is ready."

Anyone from the martial arts world of Kyushu who dares to come tonight will surely die a horrible death!

At the Northern Yuan camp, Prince Ruyang was hosting a banquet for the sorcerer Pang Ban in the central command tent.

Moreover, the entire camp was also equipped with 463 traps. The Prince of Ruyang knew that those Jianghu people might come to raid the camp, so after the soldiers finished lunch, he set up a trap to lure them in.

As for the people of the Demon Master Pang Ban?

It is like the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

"Your Highness, be careful tonight. The Zhang family is no ordinary family; they are despicable and their methods are endless!"

This time they probably anticipated our ambush; if they still come to raid our camp, they must have some kind of advantage.

"Thank you for the reminder, Demon Master!"

"Report, Commander! Our scouts have just sent word that a strange convoy of metal carts is approaching the camp!"

Just as Ruyang Wang and Pang Ban had predicted, news came from the hidden sentries stationed ten miles away.

For a moment, the two couldn't help but exchange a glance, sensing a chilling killing intent.

"It's the Zhang family's ironclad war chariot!"

The strange metal cart immediately reminded Pang Ban and Ru Yang of the Zhang family's mechanical beasts—the metal chariots.

For a moment, everyone looked on in surprise. They knew that the Zhang family's iron chariots were incredibly mysterious, and they never expected that the Zhang family would mobilize so many of them this time.

Awooo! Awooo! Awooo...

Just as the Prince of Ruyang was about to engage the enemy, the howls of wolves gave both Pang Ban and Ruyang Wan a sense of foreboding.

With such a large army, how could any wolf pack dare to approach them?

Moreover, compared to the typical wolf pack of a dozen or so, this pack contains at least a hundred, perhaps even several hundred.

"The Demon Master..."

"The prince also sensed something was wrong; he fears there's someone behind this pack of wolves."

Woo woo woo...

The sound of the approaching wolf pack grew louder and louder as they charged straight into the camp.

Something is definitely wrong!

As the Prince of Ruyang went out, a gray wolf with blood-red eyes pounced on him.

Bang!

Before the gray wolf could even get close, it was instantly smashed to pieces by Pang Ban's immense and unparalleled power.

"Something's wrong with these gray wolves. They must have taken some kind of poison to excite them. What cunning experts from the Central Plains!"

Chapter 582 'Zombie' Virus: Divine Soldiers' Encirclement and Slaughter