Chapter 428: Yun Qingwu predicted everything (1/2)
Chapter 428: Yun Qingwu predicted everything
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General Mu was not the most powerful in the army based on ability alone. Furthermore, his bald head gave off a barbaric aura.
However, he had always been one of the most valued advisors to Princess Shan Yu. He was always able to maintain in composure.
But now...
Upon hearing that less than 1200 Silver Horned Wolves remained with 500 of those wounded, his expression changed drastically.
This was something that had never happened in the history of the Southern Region.
The Silver Horned Wolves...
Individually, they were not much of a threat, but 3000 Silver Horned Wolves together was a completely different matter altogether.
The ancestors had carried out experiments.
They had gathered beasts of similar ability and power together. However, they realized that none of them could match the power of a pack of Silver Horned Wolves.
If one pit 10 Heavenly Reflection State Purple Lightning Lions and 10 Heavenly Reflection State Silver Horned Wolves against each other, the difference would not be too great. But when that number became 100, or even 1000...
The difference was obvious.
The Silver Horned Wolves were agile, ferocious, and fast. Once they latched onto their enemy, they would not let go. Most importantly, they had an innate ability to cooperate.
Thousands of them could work together just as effectively as a handful. If they were trained well, every wolf could even maximize its potential on the battlefield.
This was a quality none of the other beasts had.
As such, the ancestors of the Southern Region elected to feed and train the Silver Horned Wolves, eventually forming the Silver Horned Wolves Squad.
But today...
The pride of the Southern Region Army had just been dealt a harsh blow. Less than half of them survived the clash.
What had happened?
General Mu never expected that this would happen. Their orders were to make use of their agility and use guerilla tactics to engage the enemy.
How could they suffer such terrifying losses?
”Could it be... that a huge battle had taken place?” General Mu frowned. That was the only possibility General Mu could think of.
General Mu knew Teng Shisheng's abilities well.
As the leader of the Silver Horned Wolves Squad, he was no risk taker. On the contrary, he was extremely disciplined and had great patience.
As such, he would never have overextended.
So...
The only possibility was that they were revealed and the Demon Army intercepted them. As a result, they had to fight their way out.
General Mu clenched his fists.
The losses had already been inflicted and there was nothing he could do about it.
That being said, there should still be a silver lining.
After such an intense battle with the Silver Horned Wolves, the Demons must have been slowed down significantly.
”General, the Demons... they're here!” Just as General Mu was about to catch some rest, an anxious voice rang out at his side. This stunned General Mu.
”So fast?!” General Mu missed a step and nearly landed on his butt.
How could they be that fast?
Didn't they just clash with the Silver Horned Wolves? They should have been delayed! The Demons were here moments after the Silver Horned Wolves entered the city. Teng Shisheng didn't even have the time to report the status...
And the Demons were here?
What the hell was going on?!
General Mu was at a loss.
...
”Kaboom!” An earth-shaking sound cut through the air as a sea of black appeared on the horizon.
This was a well organized and disciplined army.
Their black armor covered them from head to toe. The army was split into two formations.
The one on the left comprised archers, each one carrying a black metal bow on their back.
The bows glistened under the sun.
In their left hand were shields of various designs. Each shield was a meter and a half in height.
They held a large blade in their right hand.
The formation on the right consisted of cavalry. Their armor extended to their beasts as well.
They also carried bows on their backs but wielded spears in their arms.
The Demon Army.
They were the most powerful army in the region.
General Mu paled. He had always known that the Demon Army was powerful, but he was not expecting this.
A decade ago...
General Mu was a low ranking general at a border city.
He had clashed with the Demons then. The Demons were able to wreak havoc in his ranks, but he still managed to emerge victorious.
Back then...
The Demons were powerful, but they were an arrogant race. They were not willing to follow orders.
In a mad rush to show off their prowess on the battlefield, they failed to work as a team.
As such... General Mu was able to wrestle victory from the hands of the Demons.
But now... the Demon Army he saw sent a chill down his spine. Their rows were straight, their steps in sync...
Furthermore...
This was the Southern Region!
A land full of trees and rocks.
General Mu saw some Demons hanging between two rocks or climbing on some just to maintain the straight line...
This would have been impossible a decade ago.
What kind of power was able to instill such discipline into the Demon Army?!
That wasn't all...