Great Wilderness Demon Lord

The situation must be changed! We must find and eliminate those despicable "bandits" as soon as possible, and at the same time teach the Ice City garrison a lesson so that they will never dare to leave the city again!

An adventurous plan gradually took shape in Wugu's anxious mind.

He decided that he would no longer be led by the nose by the enemy.

He planned to set a trap to lure the cavalrymen who were harassing the supply lines, and then solve this problem once and for all.

Once the external disturbances are resolved, he can refocus his efforts and steadily trap Ice City.

He carefully studied the patterns of the recent attacks by the centaurs. Although they seemed to be random, Wugu, relying on his experience, discovered that they seemed to have a particular fondness for the "passage transfer point" and the "chaotic rock gorge" riverbed section. He then dispatched his most capable scouts to venture deep into the northeast to explore the possible routes and temporary settlements of the centaurs.

Several days later, the scouts brought back important intelligence: further northeast, near a rugged area known as "Wind-Eroded Rock," they discovered a large number of fresh hoof prints and traces of temporary encampment. The terrain there was complex, with numerous caves, making it ideal for hiding.

"That's it!" A fierce glint flashed in Wugu's eyes.

He judged that the stronghold or temporary assembly point of this group of centaur cavalry was likely near the "wind-eroded rock".

Their swift disappearance after each raid indicates they have retreated to that location to rest and regroup.

He decided to take a gamble.

They deliberately released a slightly larger transport convoy, whose guards "seemed" to be weakened, as bait to travel along the riverbed of "Rough Rock Gorge".

At the same time, he personally led his two hundred most elite cavalrymen to secretly move ahead of time to the only road leading from "Wind-eroded Rock" to "Chaotic Rock Gorge" and set up an ambush.

As usual, when the centaurs came to harass the transport caravan, he could use the caravan as bait to lure them in, then unleash his ambush forces to attack from both sides and annihilate them in one fell swoop!

To ensure the plan's success, he took away most of the Wolf Rong's mobile forces from the camp, leaving only less than a hundred people and most of the Jackal servants to guard the camp.

He strictly ordered his deputy to stay behind, keep the camp gates tightly closed, and strengthen vigilance. No matter what happened outside, they were not allowed to go out to fight; their job was simply to guard the camp.

"Once we wipe out that band of bandits, I'll settle the score with those traitors in Ice City later!" Wugu fiercely plunged his scimitar into the frozen ground in front of him, as if it were the heart of his enemy.

Almost at the same time that Wugu made up his mind and began to secretly mobilize his troops, Xiao Yunlan also received the latest intelligence from the centaur Tar on the Ice City Fortress.

Based on the communication channels that Shi Biao established with Tar in his early years, Xiao Yunlan and Ma Renjian maintained a one-way and covert exchange of information.

The information Tal sent this time was crucial: the Wolf Rong scouts were frequently appearing in the "Wind-Eroded Rock" area, and there were signs of a large-scale, clandestine mobilization of elite troops in their camp.

All signs indicate that Wugu is impatient and is planning a counterattack against the centaurs, intending to completely remove this thorn in the supply line.

"The fish has taken the bait and now wants to swallow it back." Xiao Yunlan examined the message Shi Biao had deciphered, a cold glint appearing in his eyes.

Wugu's impetuousness was expected; the anger and anxiety that had been building up over the past few days finally led him to take this risky move.

This was precisely the perfect opportunity that Xiao Yunlan had been waiting for, to seize power in one fell swoop.

He immediately issued a new instruction to Tal through Shi Biao: use the plan to lure the enemy into a trap.

As for the horsemen, they should follow the previous strategy and send small groups of cavalry to harass the "bait" transport team that Wugu deliberately showed weakness. However, after the battle, they must be "defeated and retreat in panic" towards the "wind-eroded rock" direction. They must lead the main force of the pursuing wolf barbarians into that rugged, complex, and dangerous place that is conducive to ambush.

The real killer move lies within Ice City itself.

Xiao Yunlan decided to go all out.

He did not choose to attack the undefended Wolf Rong camp—while that would certainly cause chaos, it might alert Wugu and cause him to retreat, or cause his remaining troops to scatter and become a problem, thus failing to achieve the core objective of annihilating the main force.

His plan was more direct and more dangerous.

He personally led the most elite and mobile force in the city, about eighty veteran soldiers and guards who were best at raids and combat, and quietly left the city under the cover of night.

Instead of heading north to attack the camp, they secretly moved northeast and infiltrated to a pass near the "Wind-Eroded Rock" that served as both a concealment and a key retreat route, where they lay in ambush.

Meanwhile, the main force of the centaurs—Tar's troops and the cavalry sent by Chief Helian, totaling two hundred riders, will be hidden in the pre-prepared encirclement position deep within the "Wind-Eroded Rock".

Once Wugu's main force was lured into the trap, the centaur ambushers sprang up, blocking their advance and flanks.

Meanwhile, the elite troops of Ice City led by Xiao Yunlan, like a sharp blade that had been gathering momentum, suddenly pierced out from the most unexpected direction behind the Wolf Rong in the chaotic moment when they were panicked and trying to flee along the original route or break through desperately. Together with the horsemen, they attacked from both sides, completely locking the encirclement and striving to annihilate Wugu and his two hundred most core Wolf Rong cavalry!

"The key to this battle lies in secrecy and coordinated attacks," Xiao Yunlan said solemnly to the eighty carefully selected soldiers before setting off. "We must be as steadfast as a rock as we lay in wait for the enemy to fall into our trap."

When their forwards are all swallowed by the wind-eroded rocks, their rear guard is exhausted and their morale is in disarray, that will be the time for us to strike with lightning speed.

The horsemen have blocked their path forward; we will cut off their retreat. We must annihilate them completely, leaving not a single soldier of Wugu alive!

His gaze swept over every resolute or tense face: "If we win this battle, the elite of the Wugu tribe will be wiped out, the siege of Shuofengyuan will be lifted, the vital supply lines of the Langrong will be severely damaged, and the enemy forces in front of Zhenhuang Pass will be shaken!"

This journey is extremely dangerous; there is no chance of return. Those who are afraid may retreat now, without incurring guilt.

No one retreated; only a suppressed yet intense fighting spirit flowed silently.

"Very well!" Xiao Yunlan stood with his hand on his sword. "Gentlemen, follow me! Our victory will be achieved tonight!"

The plan is like a tightening net of death, waiting for its prey to stumble in.

Under Xiao Yunlan's command, the forces of Ice City and Centaurs are about to complete a deadly collaboration that transcends racial barriers.

The night was deep and dark, and the north wind howled.

The secret passage in Ice City opened silently, and Xiao Yunlan took the lead. His black armor and robes instantly blended into the darkness, and eighty elite soldiers followed closely behind, like an extension of shadows, quickly moving away from the city wall and heading towards the pre-arranged ambush point in the northeast.

They will traverse even more desolate and difficult paths, avoiding any possible wolf-like cavalry, and arrive at the flanks of the battlefield like ghosts.

At almost the same moment, in the wolf-riding camp on the north bank, Wugu personally selected two hundred trusted wolf riders, who, under the cover of night and snow, quietly left the camp, full of determination and killing intent, heading northeast towards the "hunting ground" he had carefully chosen—the wind-eroded rock.

He firmly believes that this battle will avenge the previous defeat and completely end those annoying harassments.

Further northeast in the wind-eroded rock region, Tal stroked the cold arm of his bow and growled at the centaur warriors who were gathering and waiting: "The wolf cubs have delivered themselves to our door! As agreed, tease them first, then lure them into the 'pocket'."

"You all better act convincingly, don't give yourselves away too early! Once they're all inside, we'll show these scum what a real hunt is!"

Three resolute forces surged rapidly through the cold northern night, following three paths that would inevitably converge.

An invisible giant net has quietly spread across the wasteland, and at its center lies the rugged and treacherous wind-eroded rock, destined to become the graveyard of the elite Wolf Rong.

The decisive moment is approaching.