Chapter 1745: Assassination and Counter-Assassination! (1/2)
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
”Not good! Retreat!”
Panicked voices came from the distance, but it was too late.
Creee!
Plaintive screeches accompanied by the thunderous vibrating of bowstrings resounded through the skies. The battle of birds came to a sudden standstill, and then bodies began to plummet to the ground, all of them pierced through by arrows.
Thumpthump!
A downpour of birds came thudding down, and a few moments later, the ground was splattered with blood and feathers.
The remaining birds in the air took fright and immediately flew to higher altitudes. In the blink of an eye, the skies over the estate were cleared.
”Your Highness!”
With the battle over, Chen Burang walked up to Wang Chong and respectfully said, ”All the enemy birds have temporarily been driven away, but this is far from over. They will come again. This time, we managed to catch them unawares by mixing in with the one thousand cavalry Your Highness transferred to the estate, but they will be ready next time and fly at higher altitudes. At that time, we will be greatly limited in what we can do!”
The majority of master archers in the military could shoot one thousand meters into the air, but each additional five hundred meters was more difficult than the previous, and master archers that could shoot three thousand meters into the air were incredibly rare.
Chen Burang had brought extremely formidable master archers with him. While there were only several dozen of them, all of them could shoot nearly two thousand meters into the air, but anything more than that was difficult. In the field of archery, shooting far and shooting high were two different concepts, just like how one being able to jump far didn't necessarily mean that one could jump very high!
”I understand. Thank you for your efforts. Go and rest for now,” Wang Chong indifferently said.
Although he couldn't finish off his opponent, killing more than two hundred birds in one go was more than enough to reach his goal of taking some of the pressure off Zhang Que's men.
”Young Master!”
There was a flash of light and a gust of fragrance. Miyasame Ayaka emerged like a ghost in front of Wang Chong and got down on one knee.
”The situation in the capital is grim. The enemy outnumbers us, and they seem to have recruited tracking experts from the martial arts world who they are using to hunt us down. I'm pushing the assassination team to the limit to resist them, but they won't be able to last for long.”
Miyasame Ayaka's body was completely enclosed in assassination clothes, but the area around her exposed eyes was covered in sweat, and her clothes appeared drenched. It was clear that she had been through a vicious fight.
The situation was bad all around. Not only were the skies over the estate being controlled, there was a hidden slaughter taking place in the capital. The enemy was intent on purging the capital of all of Wang Chong's eyes and ears.
”Understood.”
Wang Chong nodded. He exuded a calm confidence that seemed to already have a plan for everything.
”Have the Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain Teams arrived?”
”Everyone except those lacking enough strength or who were assigned to watch the border protectorates have arrived. But the Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain Teams only listen to Young Master's orders. All of them are awaiting your orders,” Miyasame Ayaka truthfully said.
”Tell the teams that they can start moving. In addition…”
Wang Chong paused, and then he removed the token from his waist and threw it over.
”Starting from now, all four teams are under your command.”
The Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain Teams were four elite teams of intelligence operatives Wang Chong had established. Not only did they possess sharp observation abilities, but also astonishing strength. Wang Chong originally had them watching the surrounding countries so that he could see what the Turks, Goguryeons, or Arabs were up to.
But this rebellion had far more influence on the course of the Great Tang than these foreign countries. In order to deal with the Eastern Palace's wave tactics, he had to call them back.
”Yes! Your subordinate will do all she can!”
Miyasame Ayaka took the token and vanished in a puff of smoke.
Chen Burang and Miyasame Ayaka quickly left. Meanwhile, Zhang Que had begun to call back the injured birds to treat them. The King of Foreign Lands Residence was a hive of activity.
Wang Chong took stock of his surroundings. Dark clouds hung overhead, and the lights near and far were sparse and scattered, the city lacking its usual exuberance. Not far from the King of Foreign Lands Residence, many homes had locked their gates and no light could be seen from their windows.
The common folk of the capital seemed to have sensed something.
”Cheng Sanyuan!” Wang Chong suddenly said.
”Your subordinate is here!”
Cheng Sanyuan stepped forward and bowed.
”This letter is for you. Do exactly as it says!”
Wang Chong took an envelope from his left sleeve and handed it over.
”Yes, Your Highness!”
Cheng Sanyuan quickly came forward, took the letter, and departed.