Chapter 141

Night fell, moonlight scattered over the silent wilderness, silver light illuminating the resolute faces of Xue Ren Gui and Mo Peng.

The reinforcement army they commanded lay hidden in the dark, awaiting the signal that Tie Shi Wen and Jiao Mo had succeeded in raiding supplies.

General Mo Peng, please make preparations.

Now General Tie and General Jiao have succeeded in raiding supplies.

I suppose the nearest Qi army has already reacted and is rushing this way.

After Xue Ren Gui in white robes received the messenger's report,

He immediately summoned Mo Peng to his side, telling him to prepare for the reinforcement.

As time passed.

Suddenly, flames shot up into the sky, and the Qi army's camp instantly fell into chaos.

Tie Shi Wen and Jiao Mo seized the opportunity to set fire to the grain and fodder; roaring flames leapt in the night sky, illuminating their faces.

They exchanged a smile, then turned and ran toward the reinforcement army.

Tie Shi Wen wielded a horse‑cutting saber; the dried bloodstains on its blade exuded a killing aura.

Jiao Mo tightly gripped the Flood Dragon Sea‑Covering Halberd, his eyes flashing with a fierce light.

Although they had just gone through a fierce battle, they remained highly vigilant.

However, just as they were about to withdraw from the Qi army camp, a sudden rush of horse hooves shattered the night's tranquility.

After noticing something amiss nearby and reacting,

The Qi army reinforcements that had come to assist finally arrived on the scene, discovered the whereabouts of Tie Shi Wen and Jiao Mo, and immediately launched pursuit.

The Qi army's troops became entangled with Tie Shi Wen and Jiao Mo's raiding force.

The Qi army commander brandished his spear and shouted loudly: "Don't let them escape! Chase them down and annihilate them!"

Following the commander's order, the Qi soldiers raised their weapons and pursued Tie Shi Wen and Jiao Mo.

Seeing this, Tie Shi Wen and Jiao Mo felt their hearts tighten.

They knew that if the Qi army got hold of them, the consequences would be unthinkable.

Around this granary, troops from Qi Prefecture were everywhere.

Once stuck, they would wait for the subsequent Qi army forces to encircle them.

Tie Shi Wen and Jiao Mo might still be able to fight their way out by force.

But the Cangzhou troops who came with them this time would likely all be lost here.

Thus, without hesitation they turned to meet the enemy, fighting while withdrawing toward the reinforcement force led by Xue Ren Gui and Mo Peng.

In the night, a fierce battle erupted once again.

Tie Shi Wen brandished his horse‑cutting saber; each swing carried the force of thunder, driving the pursuers back repeatedly.

Jiao Mo, relying on the unmatched sharpness of the Flood Dragon Sea‑Covering Halberd, darted across the battlefield, continually inflicting casualties on the Qi army.

However, the Qi army's numbers were overwhelming, surging like an endless tide.

Although Tie Shi Wen and Jiao Mo were incomparably brave, the Cangzhou troops behind them, after prolonged fighting, began to feel overwhelmed.

Most of the Cangzhou soldiers bore multiple wounds, their armor stained red with blood, yet they gritted their teeth and held on.

Just as they were about to be overtaken by the Qi army, a sudden rush of horse hooves came from afar.

The reinforcement force led by Xue Ren Gui and Mo Peng finally arrived at the scene.

Seeing Tie Shi Wen and Jiao Mo being pursued by the Qi army, they immediately launched a rescue.

Originally, Xue Ren Gui and Mo Peng had been gazing from afar at the firelight in the Qi army camp, feeling a surge of excitement.

But after waiting a while, they sensed something was off.

Then a great shout of killing rose from ahead.

And this shout of killing kept growing louder.

"Oh no, Tie Shi Wen and his men have been caught by the Qi army."

As Xue Ren Gui, who is only one step away from a Saint‑rank commander‑in‑chief, naturally could not fail to hear it.

This shout of killing clearly indicates that Tie Shi Wen and Jiao Mo have been chased all the way here.

"All troops, hear my order: follow me to support General Tie!"

With Xue Ren Gui's command, the reinforcement army surged out of hiding like a tiger descending the mountain, marching to meet the Qi army's pursuing forces.

Xue Ren Gui wore white armor, held a Heaven‑Piercing Halberd, and charged ahead at the forefront.

Mo Peng followed closely behind, wielding the Peng Demon Chaos‑Heaven Halberd, his eyes flashing with fierce killing intent.

The Qi army's pursuing troops, upon seeing the sudden appearance of the reinforcement force, were first stunned, then reacted, shouting as they charged toward Xue Ren Gui and Mo Peng's unit.

The two armies instantly intertwined, launching a brutal battle.

Xue Ren Gui swung his Heaven‑Piercing Halberd, opening a massacre among the Qi army.

His halberd technique was superb beyond compare; each sweep could take a life.

Although the Qi army was numerous, under the leadership of Xue Ren Gui and Mo Peng the reinforcement army displayed tenacious fighting power.

They feared neither life nor death, fought bravely to slay the enemy, and engaged the Qi army in a death‑struggle.

On the battlefield, cries of killing, the clash of weapons, and the neighing of warhorses intertwined, forming an uplifting war song.

Xue Ren Gui and Mo Peng charged across the battlefield like war gods, their silhouettes flashing with brilliant light in the moonlight.

With the addition of Xue Ren Gui and Mo Peng, the pressure on Tie Shi Wen and Jiao Mo greatly lessened.

At this moment the four of them were like four unstoppable torrents, rampaging through the Qi army.

The Qi army soldiers who had come in pursuit were, before them, like lambs awaiting slaughter, utterly unable to resist.

"Ding! Detected that Xue Ren Gui and Tie Shi Wen are fighting side by side; the combined skill Dragon Tiger Roar activates!"

Dragon Tiger Roar: This combined skill takes effect only when the Azure Dragon Star skill and the White Tiger Star skill are both present and activated together.

Effect 1: After this skill effect is triggered, the wielder of the Dragon Chant skill and the wielder of the Tiger Roar skill both gain +3 martial power simultaneously.

Effect 2: The dragon's might is vast; after this skill effect is triggered, it greatly reduces the enemy army's morale.

Effect 3: Tiger Roar in the mountains and forests; when the two join forces against the enemy, it reduces the opponent's martial power by 1 to 5 points.

At this moment, Tie Shi Wen felt an unprecedented surge of power within his body.

He brandished the horse‑cutting saber; each swing seemed capable of splitting the entire night sky in two.

His figure moved swiftly across the battlefield, each charge taking a life.

Jiao Mo also showed no weakness, gripping the Flood Dragon Sea‑Covering Halberd and rampaging across the battlefield.

His halberd technique was exceedingly fierce; each thrust seemed capable of piercing an enemy's heart.

His figure darted swiftly through the night, like a flash of lightning tearing the night sky.

Xue Ren Gui and Mo Peng were like two sharp daggers, roaming freely within the Qi army's camp.

Each of their attacks was flawless; every swing of the blade took a life.

Their silhouettes glittered with dazzling light in the moonlight, as if two war gods had descended to the mortal realm.

Under the combined assault of the four, the Qi army began to suffer a large‑scale collapse.

They had thought they could easily defeat Tie Shi Wen and Jiao Mo, but they did not expect such tenacious resistance.

Under the leadership of Xue Ren Gui, Mo Peng, Tie Shi Wen, and Jiao Mo, the reinforcement troops grew braver with each battle, while the Qi army began to show signs of collapse.

Seeing the situation turn unfavorable, the Qi army's commanders began to order a retreat.

However, Xue Ren Gui and Mo Peng had no intention of letting them go.

They led the reinforcement troops in relentless pursuit, chasing the Qi army all the way to the vicinity of the granary before stopping.

(End of chapter)