Chapter 21

Don't run!

Form ranks and meet the enemy!

Looking at the Xiongnu great camp in utter chaos, with soldiers scattering and fleeing.

Tie Fulin, enraged, the Three Corpses God erupted violently; he drew his sword and killed several people.

Looking at the White Tiger War Cavalry sweeping in from not far away, along with its leading cavalry commander.

Tie Fulin without hesitation mounted the war horse beside him, brandished his weapon, and went upstream to meet the White Tiger.

For Tie Fulin, as long as he beheads the leader of this cavalry, the rest of this cavalry naturally poses no threat.

Hey! Enemy commander, prepare to die!

Tie Fulin, charging upstream, tightly stared at the White Tiger charging forward, gripped his weapon tightly, and surged forward.

But the ideal is plump, the reality is skeletal!

Ding! White Tiger skill War God effects one, two, three activated, martial power +6, currently on the battlefield martial power +2, currently leading cavalry charge, martial power +2, +2

Skill White Tiger Double Absolute effects one, three activated, martial power +6, when facing enemies using single‑weapon, as long as the opponent's base martial power is not higher than one's own, then one's weapon bonus doubles, and martial power +3

Skill Monitor Soldier effects two, three, four activated, martial power +5, when facing foreign troops martial power +3, and upon detecting that target Tiefenglin possesses the Iron Wolf skill, seal its skill bonus

Weapons White Tiger Slaughter‑World Spear, White Tiger Battle Blade +4, Divine Steed White Tiger King Steed +1, current martial power rises to 144!

Bang!

Tiefenglin only felt a blade flash before his eyes, accompanied by a huge roar, and Tiefenglin himself, person and horse, flew out

And at this moment, Tiefenglin only felt the world spin, vaguely as if he saw a headless corpse

But, how come the armor on his body looks so much like his own?

And on the battlefield, the White Tiger who beheaded Tiefenglin with a single slash showed no change in expression, leading the White Tiger cavalry to trample over him

Instantly killing a novice who just entered the War God realm—isn't that normal operation?

What's there to worry about

Swish!

The White Tiger cavalry that had been fighting from the vanguard to the center rushed past the Xiongnu camp's banner, and the banner fell with a sound

Seeing the central banner fall, the Xiongnu camp's defeat became even more tragic, as the rear troops watched the fleeing front troops and madly charged toward them from behind

Naturally, they also began to retreat with the collapsing troops, and as the banner fell, what had been an orderly retreat began to show signs of collapse

And as the Xiongnu army's central forces dispersed, the White Tiger, leading the White Tiger cavalry in reckless slaughter within the camp, also saw the central, most vast and luxurious tent

Moreover, there was a large group of Xiongnu tribal chieftains, scattering and fleeing under the protection of their guards

"Follow me!"

Without the slightest hesitation, the White Tiger's goal had shifted from merely scattering the Xiongnu camp to directly beheading all the Xiongnu leaders opposite!

Bang!

The White Tiger cavalry swept past like a raging wind, beheading one of the Xiongnu chieftains who was under heavy guard protection

At this point, the White Tiger cavalry had driven the defeated Xiongnu army close to what was originally the rear army

However, the rear army at this point was already different from the beginning

Following the White Tiger's gaze, one saw that the rear army, which should have been in chaos, had now been regrouped, formed into ranks, and stood ready

It seems these steppe people aren't entirely useless

At least they can react in a short time when ambushed and charged, and immediately reorganize their formation

"Retreat!"

Looking at the distant figure standing before the army formation, the White Tiger's eyes narrowed slightly, and then he gave the order

If it were only the White Tiger alone, he would be interested in facing that Xiongnu commander-in-chief, but at this moment he has the White Tiger cavalry behind him

Don't think that these few thousand White Tiger cavalry moving through the Xiongnu camp of over ten thousand are like entering an uninhabited land

First, the White Tiger cavalry raided the camp at night, catching the Xiongnu camp off guard; after all, for the past ten-odd days they had been the aggressors, who would have thought they'd suddenly be camp‑stormed

Second, the only one in the vanguard capable of command and with that ability, Tiefenglin, was instantly killed by the White Tiger at the outset

This resulted in the White Tiger cavalry encountering almost no strong resistance in the vanguard, rushing straight to the center at top speed

Consequently, those Xiongnu leaders capable of command naturally began to run for their lives

Otherwise, with the White Tiger cavalry's charge speed, if they didn't run they'd go straight to meet the Heaven of Longevity!

Therefore, all these factors combined led to the White Tiger cavalry's victory being so great this time

Even several Xiongnu chieftains were beheaded

But to have three thousand White Tiger cavalry actually charge head‑on against tens of thousands already arrayed for an assault is absolutely impossible

So, looking at the Xiongnu army already arrayed ahead

The White Tiger knew this camp‑storming expedition had already ended

He casually picked a direction, and the White Tiger, leading the White Tiger cavalry, strode through the flames filling the Xiongnu camp and the corpses littering the ground, charged out of the camp, and marched away triumphantly

Along the way he additionally beheaded two Xiongnu chieftains retreating in that direction!

He left the Xiongnu camp nothing but desolation, with only ruined walls and scorched trees remaining

The air was thick with the smell of blood, mixed with gunpowder and dust

Broken arrows and shattered shields lay scattered on the ground, telling of the fierce battle just fought

Tai Ping Gate

That night, the moonlight was bright, shining on the empty city wall and casting a silvery sheen

The soldiers guarding the city wall of Tai Ping Gate stared longingly at the outside, their hearts in their throats

Suddenly, heavy hoofbeats came from afar, growing nearer and clearer

The soldiers gripped their weapons nervously, with fine sweat beading on their foreheads

Please also quickly open the city gate; we are the troops of the Nine Heavens Army from Cloud Prefecture that have come to provide support.

At this moment, the cavalry unit beneath the city walls naturally is the White Tiger Cavalry that has just returned from the camp.

After charging out of the Xiongnu Great Camp, the White Tiger directly led them to the foot of Peaceful Pass's city walls.

Boom—

Upon hearing the words of that cavalry below, the city walls instantly fell into chaos.

Are you truly affiliated with the Nine Heavens Army?

Why did you not come from behind Peaceful Pass, but from the direction of the Xiongnu Great Camp?

After a while, the city walls suddenly fell silent; a young general protruded his head from the walls and asked.

Haha, isn't that obvious?

Nine Heavens Army cavalry, returning from the camp!

The deputy commander of the White Tiger beneath the city walls looked at his silent general, shook his head with a smile, pointed to the distant Xiongnu Great Camp engulfed in flames, and spoke heroically.

Was that your doing?

Please also wait a moment while we verify your identities.

In the distance, the Xiongnu Great Camp's flames burned half the sky; the garrison on Peaceful Pass were naturally not blind.

Upon hearing that the commotion in the Xiongnu Great Camp was caused by this cavalry, although their identity was not yet confirmed, the young general on the city walls still eased his tone somewhat.

They are my subordinates; I wonder if General Mu is satisfied with this gift for Jin Yu?

Just as the young general on the city walls was about to verify the identity of the White Tiger Cavalry, a handsome youth accompanied by a bald monk walked up onto the walls and smiled at the young general.

Is this cavalry below truly the army of the Crown Prince?

What is the gift that the Crown Prince spoke of?

The youth who walked up onto the city walls was naturally Su Ye, at the moment he saw the White Tiger leading that white torrent charging into the Xiongnu Great Camp.

Su Ye and Yao Guangxiao naturally would not continue to linger on that hillside, blowing in the cold wind.

Although their robes fluttered above, they had a bit of a transcendent, otherworldly vibe.

But I must say, the wind is truly strong!

And the cold is truly cold!

Moreover, they also needed to go to Peaceful Pass in advance to give a heads-up.

If the White Tiger encounters any mishap upon leaving the camp, Peaceful Pass is also the final line of defense!

Otherwise, when the White Tiger runs this far, if the Peaceful Pass garrison that doesn't know them locks them out, that would be terribly awkward.

(End of chapter)