Chapter 656: 652: Final Battle (12)
Although the Mi Clan Alliance was slightly lacking in terms of the number of top-tier fighters, the number of Martial Ancestors that outnumbered the Tang Clan by several times gave them a significant advantage.
The various defending forces on Bao Ding Mountain, seeing their advantage, took the initiative to change positions, knowing that as long as their Fierce Realm warriors dominated the battlefield, it would mean victory once their ground troops pushed forward.
Even though Xiling has been peaceful for centuries, they still understand this basic tactical theory.
Tens of thousands of Transcendent Martial Artists, led by thirty joint army Martial Ancestors, abandoned the juncture of their makeshift defenses and began to march towards Bao Ding Mountain.
Before they could even move to a suitable attack position, the battle cry of a raven shook the entire pitch-black night sky!
A massive golden spiritual power appeared in the sky above the stationed troops of the Bao Ding Mountain. The Tang Clan’s thirty-six ministers were already prepared under the cover of the night for their top-tier combined attack – Rulai!
Twelve gigantic golden palm blasts exploded right in the middle of the alliance martial artists. The strong spiritual power tore the ground apart, flattening mountains, making the entire Bao Ding Mountain tremble under its magnificent power.
The combined effort of the thirty-six top-tier Martial Ancestors wiped out the lives of thousands of Transcendent Martial Artists in a single hit, completely demoralizing the alliance.
Everyone saw how the alliance’s powerful attack was easily destroyed by the golden palms. The twelve pillars of golden light illuminated the night sky in broad daylight, and the hundreds of rays of light that penetrated the crowd hinted towards a storm-like massacre.
The 300-plus strong Fierce Realm warriors prepared to slaughter, wielding their butcher knives high for the sake of gaining food supplies. Taking advantage of the alliance’s shock, they began their first wave of harvest.
If they were a real army, the commander would know that the tide has turned. With the addition of this reinforcement, the Mi Clan’s number advantage would be completely flattened. Hence, withdrawal to preserve strength would be a more than normal decision at this point.
However, they can’t really retreat. Among those being slaughtered are their own families, some of whom they have seen growing from children, abandoning them would mean abandoning the future of their own clan.
As soon as he saw the twelve beams of energy, Mi Hai knew his plan to annihilate the Tang Clan was impossible. He immediately ordered, “Instruct the entire army to retreat! The various clans’ Martial Ancestors should return to their bases, while the Mi Clan’s martial ancestors will stay here as the rearguard!”
As a large number of alliance Martial Ancestors left the battlefield, the Tang Clan’s Martial Ancestors felt a sudden ease in pressure, particularly their main forces, who almost instantly launched a counterattack, taking back control of the sky and entangling with the Mi Clan’s Martial Ancestors.
The rage-filled joint army Martial Ancestors rushed towards them, but the group of Tang Clan top deacons standing in mid-air acted as if they didn’t see any of it, allowing the joint army’s Martial Ancestors to clash with Fierce Realm warriors from various cities and departments.
They thought an unorganized group of Martial Ancestors would only be beaten up when they come across these well-coordinated warriors from the same unit. However, after experiencing a natural disaster, these Fierce Realm warriors had already formed a unique tactical system. Usually, a group of six or seven could fight against a small team from the joint army’s Martial Ancestors.
The team from Fu Ling Mountain met a small martial ancestor team from the Bai Family. Li Huang Xuan, who was ferociously strong, stood at the front line, and the Liao Python technique had no effect on his Xuanhuang Body. Even a general Xuan-level Spirit Art was unable to hurt him.
Wu Guang and Zhou Shuncui handled the sides, a cold ambush and spirit technique had the Bai’s scrambling and in disarray. Not to mention, there was Liu Tongfang, who, like a viper, lunged from afar, each curse landing precisely in the most uncomfortable place for the Bai Clan’s Martial Ancestors.
Four well-coordinated chiefs easily blocked the Bai’s Martial Ancestors, and the four remaining from Fu Ling Mountain continued the methodical slaughter of Transcendent Martial Artists.
Before the operation, the Tang Clan had briefed everyone about the various clan’s Martial Ancestors, and they were already well aware of each alliance Fierce Realm warrior having a piece of Xuanji Jade.
Many teams that originally thought about ambushing the Fierce Realms changed their strategy to stalling the reinforcement Martial Ancestors and prioritize slaying Transcendent Martial Artists.
After all, they came here to earn more food supplies, each Transcendent is worth ten thousand jin, it’s hard to find such an opportunity anywhere else.
The entire Bao Ding Mountain turned chaotic, with the warriors of various clans tangled, and a bloody light filled the entire mountain range.
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In South Ridge Beast Valley, the Mi Clan’s Wind Media Department
Had surrounded the Tang Clan at Bao Ding Mountain. The news that the entire force could be wiped out tonight was still being held in Mi Jin’s hand when another urgent command came in.
“More than thirty Tang Clan ministers led by more than three hundred disorganized Fierce Realm warriors has launched a surprise attack on the Mi Clan Alliance. Both sides are now engaged in battle at North Mountain, with heavy casualties on the alliance’s side. Reinforcements requested!”
The huge number of Martial Ancestors made Mi Jin momentarily stunned. Although he had anticipated the Tang Clan would have a backup plan, he could not fathom where the Tang Clan had gathered so many people.
“Immediately issue an order to the clan’s location, demanding all standby ministers to head to North Mountain for support, ensure the safe return of the alliance’s main force!”
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At the peak of Bao Ding Mountain
“It seems that the group from the joint army has gradually steadied with the support of their Martial Ancestors. Should we send some clan warriors as reinforcements?” Tang Luo looked over the entire battlefield and asked Clan Leader Tang Zhi standing next to him.
Tang Zhi shook his head and replied, “No need.”
One reason was that deploying family warriors would be dangerous during such circumstances. The foreign Fierce Realm warriors considered every Transcendent warrior as their own prey. It was unrealistic to expect them to distinguish between Tang Clan and Alliance warriors.
Secondly, every Tang Clan warrior’s life was priceless in his eyes. Since they already had the main reinforcements, he did not want family warriors to fight and sacrifice.
Most importantly, he was certain about Mi Jin’s reaction and thus, did not want his clan’s warriors to be exposed in such danger.
Taking note of the time, Clan Leader Tang Zhi said to Tang Luo, “Please look towards the south, sir. I wonder how long it would take for the Mi Clan ministers to arrive at the battlefield?”
Tang Luo, using the Immortal Wind Cloud Body Technique, looked towards the south and saw more than thirty warriors with strength over 80,000 rushing towards North Mountain. Their speed was astonishing.
“No more than a quarter of an hour, they’ll be here,” Tang Luo estimated the speed of the group of top flying warriors and arrived at this conclusion.
Clan Leader Tang Zhi nodded in approval, poured himself a drink, then stood up respectfully with cup in hand, his expression somber as he oriented himself towards the direction of the Tang Clan ministers, and poured the wine onto the ground in a solemn salute.