Chapter 459: The Fall of the Black Gold Brotherhood

It was not only Wubei Port and Jiliu Island where fighting broke out; Zilei Territory was also attacked by the enemy.

Although this territory leads east to the Vila Principality, the enemy did not come from the Vila Principality, but from the area at the southernmost tip of the Wushan Territory, below Zilei Territory—Black Pine Mountain.

Black Pine Mountain was originally part of Wushan Territory, and because it is located at the junction of Wushan Territory and the Vila Principality, just like Zilei Territory, its trade was quite good.

However, ever since the Black Gold Brotherhood rose up and occupied this land, Wushan Castle has not been able to take it back to this day.

Even in the last war, when Meilongnika and the others routed the Black Gold Brotherhood, they did not continue to attack to clear this force out of Wushan Territory's land in one fell swoop.

But this time, because Wushan Castle took the initiative to send troops to Yueguang Valley, and with Screaming Island also making moves, they felt their opportunity had come.

To be honest, they had long coveted this piece of land.

If it weren't for the fact that Earl Aosen and Andrea were in a state of cooperation before, they would never have left this land alone and ventured deep into the interior of Wushan Territory.

Therefore, this time the Black Gold Brotherhood changed its posture of cowering and retreating, bringing their men out of the territory to launch a surprise attack on Zilei Territory, wanting to take this horse farm and farmland for themselves.

The reason for this change was that Andrea gave them enough men and provisions, allowing the Brotherhood to return to the scale of five Knight Orders.

Moreover, in addition to the Golden Knights, this time they were led by three Meteor Knights who had been parachuted in: Daiweide, Kuerte, and Masen.

According to their understanding, with the main force of Wushan Territory having gone to Yueguang Valley, even with Wushan Castle's Second, Third, and Eighth Knight Orders present, taking Zilei Territory should be a matter of course.

As for Luoning's few Knight Squads, they were completely outside of his consideration.

After all, in their view, a newly risen Count, despite his strong personal strength, how high could the overall quality of his subordinates be?

The three groups of men marched on the plains; they did not see the opponent's patrols, nor did they see any guards, let alone a single merchant or farmer.

"If you ask me, it would be enough for me to raid Purple Thunder City alone. You two, one of you take two squads to Black Python City, and the other take two squads to Wushan Town!"

"Yes, that way, we can take three cities at once."

"I think you'd better stop having wild thoughts. That Meilongnika is no ordinary Meteor-level; if we face him alone, we are very likely not his match. We just need to act steadily according to the Lord's instructions!"

"Heh, it's been so many years, Masen, you are still as timid as ever..."

The three Regiment Commanders chatted one after another; judging by their relaxed tone, they all felt they could take Zilei Territory without any effort.

It is a pity that before they even entered the Zilei Territory area, they were caught in a pincer attack by four teams from the east, north, and west.

To the due north were the three Knight Squads of Zilei Territory led by Maiken, to the west were the Second and Third Knight Orders led by Meilongnika and Kabier, and to the east was the Eighth Knight Order led by the new Regiment Commander Hema.

The three Regiment Commanders of the Black Gold Brotherhood were stunned; they did not expect the opponent to choose not to defend the city, but to take the initiative to attack—were they in such a hurry to die?

Neither side had any intention of understanding the other; as the sounds of battle cries rose, both sides began to charge.

Warhorses are fast, but not as fast as Maiken.

Although Zilei Territory had not yet formed a Knight Order, his weight as a Silver Moon-level Governor was by no means low.

Maiken flashed to the center of the battlefield and slapped the ground with both hands; suddenly, the earth shook violently, and an Earth Wall seven or eight meters high and several meters thick rose abruptly in front of the battlefield.

In an instant, the battlefield was divided.

This is a Battle Technique that only an Earth Attribute Meteor Knight can use, and its sturdiness is not comparable to a low-level Earth Wall.

Those charging cavalry of the Black Gold Brotherhood did not expect such a scene at all, and were immediately left dizzy by this move.

"Kill!"

Maiken jumped onto the Earth Wall and roared loudly from the highest point.

The battle officially began.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Countless arrows shot toward Maiken; he did not dodge or evade, his body suddenly turned black, like steel, and these arrows bombarded his body without even being able to break his skin.

Under the blessing of the Level 8 Battle Technique Hardened Skin, Maiken jumped down directly and pounced toward Daiweide.

"You're courting death!"

Daiweide snorted coldly, flew up from his warhorse, and wanted to deal a heavy blow to his opponent in mid-air.

But just as the two approached, Maiken took a step, his body shifted to one side, and then a flash of sword light directly slit the opponent's throat; the fine head was thrown into the air, and fresh blood sprayed out.

Daiweide's eyes were wide open; only in death did he discover that the opponent was actually a Silver Moon Knight.

With the death of Daiweide, the soldiers on the Wushan Territory side were in high spirits.

Meilongnika held Along sword, and wherever the tip of his sword pointed, the men of the Black Gold Brotherhood fell one after another.

His swordsmanship was like flowing clouds and water, and every strike was precise and fatal.

Kabier and Hema also led their respective Knight Orders to engage in fierce clashes with the enemy.

Although the Black Gold Brotherhood still had two Meteor Knights, Kuerte and Masen, the moment they saw Daiweide die, they had already developed the idea of running away.

It is a pity that on a battlefield where both sides are charging, it is not a matter of wanting to escape.

The fierce battle lasted for more than an hour; under the strength of Maiken and Meilongnika, Wushan Territory used the strength of three-plus Knight Orders to overcome the five Knight Orders of the Black Gold Brotherhood.

Compared to Yueguang City, the battlefield here was more bloody and cruel.

Severed limbs and broken bodies, blood flowing like a river; the bloody scent drifted for miles and did not dissipate.

Maiken looked back at the three Knight Squads he had worked so hard to build; after this war, almost half were lost.

"Saimen, count the casualties, and have those who are uninjured clean up the battlefield."

Meilongnika, Kabier, and Hema, the three Regiment Commanders, approached; there was obvious respect in their eyes when they looked at Maiken.

And what shocked them most was Luoning; this young lord actually had another Silver Moon Knight under his command.

No wonder, no wonder Luoning specifically transferred Maiken from Jushi City to guard the border.

Meilongnika's low voice sounded, "We are planning to take a squad of cavalry to Black Pine Mountain to take back this territory that was taken away more than a decade ago. Are you coming?"

Maiken pondered slightly.

He is now the Governor of Zilei Territory; although Luoning provided enough financial support, he also needs to seek resources himself.

Heisongshan City is the base camp of the Brotherhood, and there must be a lot of houses and wealth left behind.

If he doesn't go, wouldn't he be giving up this wealth that is already within his grasp for nothing?

"I'm going!"

Maiken made his decision and laughed, "Such a good opportunity, I certainly don't want to miss it!" (End of chapter)