228 Chapter 228 Spreading in All Directions (1/2)

Xuan Mountain City was the closest to Ruohai Straits, apart from Jiefu City.

One red swift bird soared amongst the clouds, and just as it reached the sky above Xuan Mountain City, it charged down. Swiftly gliding in the air, it charged into the city lord's manor into a wide hall.

Xuanyuan Tong was sitting in the high seat in the hall. Beside him was Zhu Junhou and Li Sina, their expressions solemn. Behind them were numerous generals in iron armor who were present.

Xuanyuan Yiren stood behind Xuanyuan Tong, filled with nervousness.

”...Tan Tao said he couldn't persuade Zong'er so he could only follow him into death. 7 days ago I ordered Hai Tianyuan to lead 30 thousand elite cavalry to rush over to Ruohai straits. Not to save those 4 thousand but to try to smash a way out for Zong'er. However, to end this battle we do need to send large amounts of troops.

My body's problems have been solved and only need to suppress my energy and push back my advancement time and I would be able to protect Xuan Mountain city for several months. This battle will be left to Junhou. With all the cities, we should be able to gather up 45 towns, along with my personal troops is that enough? I can give up the mind stone mines within the Ruohai Straits but no matter what we have to let Zong'er pass it. We also can't let them successfully build a city to block that passage.”

Xuan Mountain city's army, 5 people was a section, 50 was a platoon, 100 was a regiment, with a colonel in charge. 300 was a force with a lieutenant. A thousand was a unit which a major. 3 thousand as a capital with a major general. 10 thousand as a town with a commander. The many cities in Donglin Cloud Continent were like that.

Only elites like the black fox iron cavalry and mysterious armor wind dragon cavalry were different. Similar military grades they would be 2-3 grades higher than other generals of the same rank.

45 towns meant a full 450 thousand troops.

Zhu Junhou's brows furrowed when he heard that, using 450 thousand men to challenge both Yunxia and Blazing Flame Mountain armies. He had no confidence at all.

However, what he worried about more about was the safety of Xuan Mountain City. Although they were said to have a million troops, most of them were outside to calm the land.

To use 45 towns would be to send all the troops within Xuan Mountain City.

Li Sina bit tightly on her lips, her expression was filled with fury. Ten over days have passed and such a thing had actually occurred again. That Zong Shou did have some ability, sword path one with the spirit, spirit and martial arts merging, but did he treat 400 thousand people as grass? He actually dared to charge into Ruohai Straits. Wasn't he sending himself into the mouth of the wolf?

Be only had 4 thousand people beside him, what ability did he have?

She scolded out in her heart, but when she looked at the ashen white face of Xuanyuan Yiren, she couldn't help but sigh and bear with it.

Thinking that this Zong Shou with those hidden sects protecting his own safety should be okay. But those around him are most probably dead.

Moreover, the generals under them all kept silent, not saying a word. Their expressions were slightly ugly, some showing a tragic look. However, none of them were afraid. To be able to enter this hall, they were all pillars of Xuan Mountain City. As long as Xuanyuan Tong gave an order, they would even be willing to die.

”I also know that there are too little men. However, I can't send you more. These few years I have been in seclusion, not asking about outside matters. The rise of that Linlan City is my fault. This war is not only for my son in law, your young city lord, it also concerns the future of our city...”

As Xuanyuan Tong said that, he seems to feel that it didn't make sense. He sighed slightly, ”I have been helped so much by old brother Weiran. I have to pay it back!”

Just as he spoke, his eyebrows lifted up as a red shadow surged into the hall.

Without any action being done, true qi materialized, snatching out in the air and grabbing the bird. Obtaining the letter filled with closely packed words inside the message pouch. Xuanyuan Tong read carefully, following which his expression was really dazzling. Suddenly delighted, then emotional, then lose, then disbelief, he kept on changing.

Li Sina felt really weird. Her husband in his entire life, apart from that time in Tiegang Hall, had never lost his composure.

Who knew what information was on that paper to make him so happy.

She wanted to snatch it over but considering everyone was looking she could only cough softly, ”Husband, what makes you so happy?”

She gave a glance towards Xuanyuan Yiren, and she understood and lightly kicked his chair.

Only then did he come back to his senses and stare furiously at his daughter. Then, he waved his hand and the paper was flung towards Zhu Junhou.

”It seems like we don't have to go to that Ruohai Straits. Tan Tao has sent a letter that purple lightning spear Zong Yuan under Zong'er led our 3 thousand cavalry and crushed 2 thousand tiger loaded cavalry and 50 thousand Yunxia Mountain cavalry. In just 15 minutes, he broke 7 formations. They were able to crush their 400 thousand people...”

When they heard that they didn't need to go to Ruohai Straits, the generals present all showed a joyous expression.

When Xuanyuan Tong said out those words, they were totally stunned, unable to believe what they just heard. Zhu Junhou's body shuddered as he frantically looked at the letter in his hands.

Then, an uproar rose up within the hall.

”Using 3 thousand cavalry to crush 400 thousand people how is that possible?”