Chapter 1060 - Besieged (1/2)
Chapter 1060: Besieged
Translator: Yukidaruma Translations Editor: Yukidaruma Translations
Although Eunuch Wang was equipped with the Universe Knight System with lower specifications, his battle prowess was comparable to top-notch Tiangang Realm cultivators. However, it was also due to this that he was better able to understand how terrifying the Emperor was.
‘That person in the Imperial Capital is probably the most terrifying, as well as the deepest and most unfathomable, person in the world.’
The Crown Princess’ fair fingers knocked on the table as she said proudly, “The people in Lihe City are just a bunch of weaklings. We can take them down at any moment. The reason I’m keeping them is so that the rest of the feudal vassals can rush over and provide assistance.”
With two trumps —the Sharp Swords as well as the Universe Knight Systems—in her hands, the Crown Princess’ plan was to wipe out the feudal vassals’ main forces.
She besieged the Lihe City because she had set her eyes on the assistance that they would render.
“The feudal vassals don’t trust each other that much to begin with. It’s just that given the pressure from both the imperial court and the Three Mountains Four Peaks, they forcibly joined forces. Right now, Wang Daoyuan and Ning Baichuan are being besieged. If the feudal vassals were to render assistance, the brittle alliance would probably break down completely.
“Moreover, the Lihe City is situated on flat land with no mountainous terrain or dense forests in the surroundings. It’s very suitable for the Sharp Swords troop to display their prowess.”
Therefore, the 100,000-man army surrounded the entire Lihe City, yet they did not launch any attacks. This caused everyone in Lihe City to be on tenterhooks.
Currently, the Wang Clan’s clan head—Wang Daoyuan—was standing on the city wall with his hands behind his back. He condensed his essential Qi into his eyes, seeming as if wanted to pierce through the heavens as he glanced toward the 100,000-man army outside the city. Wang Daoyuan saw a large number of orderly but densely-packed tents, yet he did not hear any commotion. Instead, there seemed to be the enforcement of strict discipline. A hint of worry flashed in his eyes.
‘Not only are Marie’s martial arts deep and unfathomable but her troops are also very disciplined.’
While Wang Daoyuan was standing on the city walls and observing the enemy’s forces, Serene Region’s Regional Governor Ning Baichuan suddenly appeared next to him and said, “Brother Wang, why are you feeling so troubled? Although the 100,000-man army has surrounded our Lihe City with an imposing appearance, how much food will they need in a day? All of them are Xiantian Realm and Disha Realm cultivators, and it’s essential that they don’t stop their daily food intake.
“How long can Marie persist?”
Wang Daoyuan nodded. This was also what he had been thinking. “However, being the imperial court’s top general, it’s impossible that Marie hasn’t thought of this. I heard that when Marie defeated Prince Xin’s army, she performed a remarkable technique that allows her to traverse long distances and move several thousand Imperial Guards over 1,000 lis.”
“Hmph, you believe in such rumors? Since ancient times, there has been no lack of celestial figures who can turn scattered beans into soldiers or summon wind and rain. However, which of these bewitching characters who appeared in chaotic times were real?” Ning Baichuan was full of despise.
What he said was not wrong. In the chaotic eras during the course of history, there would always be people who were strong in martial arts that would show off their skills. They would put up pretenses of scattering beans and turning them into soldiers, summoning the wind or rain, or reviving the dead to fool the foolish citizens and the lower-tiered soldiers.
In his opinion, Marie was merely such a character.
Wang Daoyuan reminded, “Despite this, that woman is still able to defeat Prince Xin. Her martial arts and intelligence aren’t to be underestimated.”
Ning Baichuan said confidently, “Of course, I won’t underestimate her, but I won’t be overly fearful of her either. For her to be able to defeat Prince Xin, she’s probably at the Tiangang Realm. If she has already reached the Great Dao Realm, then she’d have killed her way here and wouldn’t have needed to lead a great army down south.”
Just then, several tens of black dots appeared in the sky in the distance. This immediately garnered the attention of countless people inside and outside the city.