Chapter 1769: The Tongluo Mobilize! (1/2)

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

Both Wang Chong and Hou Junji had second meanings in their words, needles hidden within pillows. In their remarks, they had been subtly making blows at each other.

”The formation isn't bad, but alas, the larger the formation, the more men and resources that are required. You have far from enough men, so in the end, you're still rather hard-pressed. This old man spent several decades planning for this operation. Do you really think that this is all this old man has?”

As Hou Junji spoke, he smiled and removed a third piece from the jar at his side.

Li Heng, Miyasame Ayaka, Li Jingzhong, and the soldiers of Jinyang Palace felt their hearts sink. Wang Chong had just barely managed to stabilize the situation by borrowing the power of mountains and rivers, but in the end, Hou Junji still had another move.

Even though Hou Junji simply needed to defend the gates, it was apparent that the Army-Shattering War God of Taizong's era was not one to just sit on his hands and defend.

”All of your soldiers are focused on assaulting the three gates, but what would happen if another force of soldiers attacked from the rear? And what if these soldiers were the renowned Tongluo Cavalry?”

Hou Junji smiled, but there was a dangerous gleam in his eyes.

Clap!

Hou Junji pressed the third piece on the board, right behind one of Wang Chong's white pieces. The black pieces in that area had originally been split into two groups, but this black piece connected them, turning them into a massive dragon that hemmed in Wang Chong's pieces from both the front and the back.

And as that black piece landed, the hand that Hou Junji had kept behind his back made a gesture.

Creee!

The sharp cry of a gyrfalcon came from the distance, and the bird soon swooped through the night sky and vanished.

The cry traveled over a long distance, and Wang Chong couldn't help but turn grim upon hearing it.

At the same time, in the northwest region of the Imperial City, countless stalwart cavalry stood in orderly ranks.

These soldiers all had bright eyes and somber auras. One could tell at a glance that these were all veteran cavalry.

Moreover, unlike other cavalry, the armor worn by them and their horses was made entirely of bronze, and this armor was covered in countless patterns, the mark of numerous inscriptions and formations.

The Tongluo Cavalry!

Across the world, this was the only cavalry force to use this kind of bronze armor. Even without Wootz Steel weapons, the Tongluo Cavalry was still an elite fighting force famed throughout the world for its strength, and it was entirely on par with Wang Chong's Wushang Cavalry.

A Tongluo expert received a descending gyrfalcon and then rode toward the front of the army, where the imposing Tongluo Great General, Abusi, waited.

”Patriarch, Hou Junji has sent word. He wants us to deploy our soldiers as we planned.”

Abusi sat upon his Tongluo stallion, his bulky figure making him seem like a mountain. But unlike in the past, when Abusi looked at the fires rising from the depths of the Imperial Palace or listened to the roars of fighting, he appeared absentminded.

No one could tell what he was thinking at this time.

Another Tongluo general rode up from the rear, a worried look on his face. ”General, are we really doing this? The moment we attack the King of Foreign Lands, there's really no going back for us. If things go bad, our Tongluo people will truly die without a grave.

”And the King of Foreign Lands was once our ally. We fought alongside him at Talas, and many of the brothers in the tribe know him. His Divine Majesty has also treated us well. Is this really worth it?”

The area fell silent. This man had clearly voiced the opinions of many others, and countless people turned to see how the Tongluo Great General would answer.

Abusi said nothing, but for a moment, a hint of hesitation appeared in his eyes. It was no easy task for him to make this decision.

”Patriarch, now is not the time to hesitate!” the first Tongluo general said, the fierce gyrfalcon still perched on his hand. ”Did you forget what Hou Junji said? The First Prince is ascendant, and if the Tongluo don't do as he requests, what will happen to us when the new emperor takes the throne? Whether it's the King of Foreign Lands, the Sage Emperor, or the First Prince, in this matter, what is of most importance has always been the welfare of the Tongluo! Don't forget why we submitted to the Great Tang in the first place!”

These words finally caused a shift in Abusi's eyes.

”That's right!”

Whether it was Wang Chong or the First Prince, in tonight's turmoil, the most important thing was always the welfare of the Tongluo.

Clang!

With these thoughts in mind, Abusi pulled out his sword.

”Everyone, hear my order! Advance on the Qian Gate, Center Gate, and Kun Gate!”