419 Bloodshed in Ziyou (1/2)

Although Yun Yang didn't seem to have used much force, the results of his action were astounding.

With a loud crash, the Siege Quarrel returned the way it came and the Bolt Bow situated there was instantly reduced to kindling, as the soldiers beside it were bathed in blood from the explosion.

Ziyou's troops were stunned, reduced to silence in fear and shock. They never knew that someone in this world could physically pick up and turn around a Siege Quarrel that was in flight. It was no longer just a miracle but a deific wonder!

Having achieved a miracle, Yun Yang began trying to control the direction of the Siege Quarrels. They did not need to make a complete about-turn; as long as the massive bolts were deflected slightly, just enough to strike the Bolt Bows or even some hapless members of the enemy, it was already an accomplishment. It was too bad that Yun Yang's wonderful wish was futile, as this place was not a familiar place. It was impossible for him to aim his arrows perfectly!

The general who stood at the high point, commanding the tide of war, was a rare prodigy!

He drove his limited forces relentlessly in constantly changing formations. They were ordinary men in the army with common cultivation bases and insignificant combat powers. In the eyes of cultivators, they could be put to more efficient use.

More importantly, he coordinated the attacking tempo of the bows, cavalrymen, infantry, and crossbows. Amazingly, each wave of attacks become increasingly distressing to Yun Yang, who found that he might possibly have met his match.

What was rarer and caused Yun Yang the most headache was that the general could even command the cooperation of the people of the martial world and the army in a collaborative siege.

It was efficient and impactful!

Such a commander did not need a high cultivation base or even an intermediate class of mystical Qi. As long as his warfare tactics were sufficiently foresighted, his commands could already fill in the gaps that came from his lack of a high cultivation.

This battle was proof of that.

At this point in time, Ziyou's relief troops had arrived in large throngs, causing the commanding general's efficiency to pick up. As a result, the pressure Yun Yang faced grew with each passing moment; it was escalating exponentially.

Yun Yang's state of mind began to clear. Despite the precarious situation, he was calm and collected, not burdened by any emotion. He maintained his slow advance but felt a growing hesitation. Each step was harder than the previous one, and the feeling of trudging in mud was growing more apparent.

Yun Yang was still energetic. The amazing improvement in his cultivation base which put him in the heaven realm allowed him to recover faster than before, while the current enemy he faced would not expend too much of their mystical Qi. Besides, there was Emmie's spiritual Qi as a form of support, so there really was not much of a worry.

Still, the gradual decrease in Yun Yang's speed was undeniable.

A baritone voice rang melodically from far away, ”Lord Supreme Cloud, even if you had a pair of wings, it'd be hard to escape our net. Why not surrender and save us some honor?”

Yun Yang snorted indifferently.

The real intention behind this act was obviously not to ask him to surrender, but to cheer their own people on. Pointing out that Supreme Cloud was helpless and stating as if it was a fact would boost their own morale immensely. After all, Yun Yang's previous display of indomitable aura was petrifying; there were not many present who did not feel a sense of panic.

Right now, once it was asserted that Supreme Cloud was unable to flee, everyone's mood and temperament began to stabilize.

Alright, he was unable to escape.

The next thing to be considered was how to capitalize on this fact.

A morale boost was the most straightforward method to pacify the nightmare of facing one of the Nine Supremes – it was a method that was worthy to be set as a milestone!

Yun Yang replied faintly, ”This general's tactics are commendable. You should be among Ziyou's well-known generals. I wonder what is your name?”

Even though he was standing amidst a noisy army, Yun Yang's voice still carried far, clear and calm. There was not the slightest bit of agitation and everyone along the way could hear him loud and clear as if the voice had crept into their ears on its own.

Everyone could hear Supreme Cloud distinctly as if he was actually talking to them face to face.

Their expressions immediately changed, twisting in fear.

How could such a cultivation base be merely petrifying? It was absolutely devastating!

The thoughtful ones contemplated the situation further than the others. Caught in the middle of a fierce battle, Supreme Cloud could still talk calmly. It was obvious that his energy was not depleted. In other words, his current state was unscathed, or perhaps he wasn't even fighting with his all. If that was the case, was the thought of keeping Supreme Cloud here in their territory only a wild dream? A request for the moon?

It was not a very promising situation.

The general's stable voice drifted over, ”It's this general's utmost honor to receive Lord Supreme Cloud's compliment. I'm Ding Yunlu. A pleasure to meet you, Lord Supreme Cloud.”

Yun Yang answered indifferently, ”So, I have the honor of meeting the renowned general of Ziyou, Ding Yunlu. You are amazing, your ability in warfare tactics and command is more impressive than the rumors indicate. However, to seize me with the bit of prowess you have currently shown, will be a wild wish indeed.”

Ding Yunlu said, ”Whether it's a wild wish and if it will come true, we will know soon.”

”That's right. We will!” Yun Yang replied in a low voice.

As he spoke, he advanced another two hundred feet forward.

Yun Yang had become a man of blood.