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Chapter 462: 224, is the Battle of Hedong about to end?_2
Chapter 462: 224, is the Battle of Hedong about to end?_2
Without the other armies of Great Jin, the Demon Sect with its 730,000 troops, plus the 10,000 Wolf Slaughter Guards from Marquis Qingyang, would definitely not be able to hold Long Guan. Gu Tianyun was certain of this, so his expression remained full of confidence, without the slightest change.
"What, do you think that the 10,000 Wolf Slaughter Guards under my command can't stop your 800,000 chickens and dogs?"
A rough, heavy, and elderly voice suddenly arose from behind Zhan Taiqing. Gu Tianyun, Liu Boyuan, Xun Qianjue, including many experts from the side of Xuzhou, turned toward the imposing figure gradually ascending into the air behind Zhan Taiqing, their faces showing a touch of shock.
He was an old man in his sixties or seventies, clothed in Golden Beast-Face Sky-Swallowing Armor, holding a Square Sky Halberd that exuded black Demonic Qi. His burly figure gave off a sense of vast magnificence, and his calm demeanor made it hard to believe that those provocative words had come from him.
10,000 Wolf Slaughter Guards, 800,000 chickens and dogs...
The strength of Great Jin was indeed deeply embedded in people's hearts. Nobody dared to deny it. Even the Wolf Slaughter Guard, which was only considered a third-tier military force within Great Jin, could be compared with the elites of other Holy Lands. The Demon Sect's Brahman Purifying World Army and the Wanjian Holy Sect's Jinjia Army could indeed only compare to the Wolf Slaughter Guard.
But you, Tuoba Tao, after all, only brought 10,000 Wolf Slaughter Guards here. Do you really think you can rely on these 10,000 Wolf Slaughter Guards to change the current situation, or are you perhaps a bit too confident?
What's more exaggerated is that he used the words "chickens and dogs" to describe the 800,000-strong army under Gu Tianyun...
"Hahahaha, the madness of Great Jin, today I have truly witnessed it. Tuoba Tao, today I want to see how you use these 10,000 Wolf Slaughter Guards to stop the iron hooves of my Xuzhou!"
Gu Tianyun's laughter, three parts ridicule and seven parts fury, filled the heavens and the earth. The firelight from the Rongtian Sword in his hand grew even more intense, displaying the unrest in his heart. He first looked down and shouted fiercely:
"Speed up the siege! Jinjia and Qingyang armies guard the left and right, strictly preventing a surprise attack from the Wolf Slaughter Guards. Silver Armored Army, continue to advance into the city!"
Then he turned his head to address Liu Boyuan and Xun Qianjue from Bailu Academy on both sides, "Brother Liu, Brother Xun, please assist me. As long as we can capture these two wretches, the morale of the Demon Army will be broken, and peace in Xuzhou is within reach!"
Without waiting for their response, Gu Tianyun transformed into a blaze and shot through the night sky straight toward Zhan Taiqing. He seemed to have merged with the Rongtian Sword, indistinguishable from his body; in the heavens, only a purist flame could be seen, arriving in front of Zhan Taiqing in an instant.
Liu Boyuan and Xun Qianjue, who had been sent from Bailu Academy to support Xuzhou, naturally cooperated with Gu Tianyun. Seeing him single-handedly face Zhan Taiqing, the two exchanged glances and also dashed out, surrounding Tuoba Tao from the left and right.
Both were equivalent to Martial Dao Qianyang Realm Knowledge-Reaching Grand Confucians, and the Vast Righteous Qi within their eighth apertures erupted, instantly forming two intense white orbs. The powerful Confucian Qi enveloped Tuoba Tao, even seemingly suppressing the Demonic Qi on his Square Sky Halberd.
"It seems Gu Tianyun isn't so foolish, after all. He knows to guard against me and even specifically invited you two bookish scholars to come, heh!"
As Tuoba Tao sensed the suppression of his Demonic Qi, far from showing panic, his tone was slightly mocking, seemingly unconcerned about the situation.
His demeanor made Liu Boyuan and Xun Qianjue's expressions suddenly grow grave.
Confucian Qi could not only be used to suppress demons and monsters, but also greatly suppress those who practiced the Demon Path Cultivation Techniques, with deep malice and murderous intent in their hearts. From the time they left the Prefectural City to reach Long Guan, Gu Tianyun had already informed them in advance. Their most important task was to keep an eye on Marquis Qingyang Tuoba Tao, and the two were well-prepared mentally.
Tuoba Tao was at the Peak of the Xuanyin Realm Martial Cultivator, while they were Grand Confucians in the Realm of Ultimate Knowledge, Rational Heart Phase. Although Tuoba Tao's cultivation was higher, their nature countered the Demon Path, and with both of them together, even if they could not suppress Tuoba Tao, at least containing him was not an issue.
This was their thought before intervening, but now, Tuoba Tao's slightly mocking tone made them sense something unusual.
Unreasonably, why was Tuoba Tao so confident?
"The Demon Sect's inevitable defeat at Long Guan is already a done deal, Tuoba Tao. No matter how strong you are, you can't change the situation!"
"It's just a bluff. Great Jin's focus is entirely on Zhongzhou. Sending a Marquis Qingyang over is just to comfort the hearts of the Demon Sect, making them think they have Great Jin's support, fighting to the death for them. Sadly, the Demon Sect still can't see the situation clearly and is merely a foil for Great Jin in the end, humph!"
Whether to reassure themselves or to mock Tuoba Tao, Xun Qianjue and Liu Boyuan each spoke in turn, their tones filled with unmistakable derision, seemingly trying to deliberately enrage Tuoba Tao.
However, Tuoba Tao's expression remained unchanged; he just looked at them disdainfully and said softly, "You two pedantic scholars think you can stir trouble between Great Jin and the Rakshasa Holy Sect? Let Zou Ziqu, that old fool, come and it might be worth mentioning, but you two... are worthy?"
With the last two words, not only was Tuoba Tao's tone stern, but his aura suddenly soared. The Demonic Qi that had been suppressed by the Confucian Qi suddenly surged like flames.
He lightly shook his Square Sky Halberd, and the swirling Demonic Qi around it violently trembled, emitting a proud wolf howl that, paired with the night, created a distinctly eerie and unique atmosphere on the blood-filled battlefield.