Chapter 366: The Art of War

Liu Zheng watched this scene, a sense of satisfaction surging in his heart.

It was just like a fireworks display that had been choreographed long ago in later generations.

The entire Mang Mountain, for dozens of miles around, was ignited all at once. In an instant, flames rose everywhere, delivering the most powerful shock to this darkest moment before dawn.

"Ah!"

At this moment, even Pei Yanran, who was beside Qin Zhangfeng, could not help but cry out.

In places where more Quelehuoduo had gathered, and in areas closer to the Southern Barbarian Camp, violent explosions were triggered directly.

Boom!

Boom, boom, boom!

Qin Zhangfeng shouted coldly: "The whole army, be on alert!"

"The whole army, be on alert!"

The Longyan Army, who had been sleeping with weapons in their mouths, shouted in unison.

At this time.

In the Southern Barbarian Camp, Agutuo, reeking of alcohol, was suddenly startled awake by the explosions and the fire: "What is the situation? What is the situation?"

"Great King, there is a fire, there is a fire!"

A subordinate reported.

Agutuo's face changed drastically; he hurriedly put on his clothes and roared: "How is it possible? Our camp has mountain water to block the fire, how could there be a fire?"

That person cried out: "Great King, there are ghosts, there are ghosts... There are ghosts in these Chuan Shu mountains, even the small river has been set on fire!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the Southern Barbarian Camp was immediately filled with panic.

Tales of ghosts and gods have always been frightening.

Agutuo rushed out of the tent and saw fire covering the mountains and plains. He then looked at the small rivers and streams, and sure enough, the water was actually burning too! But how could he admit there were ghosts? He roared angrily: "What ghosts! Stop shaking my army's morale!"

With one slash, that person's head was severed.

"This, this, this..."

Mr. Huang also came crawling out at this time. Seeing the raging fire, he finally let out a sorrowful cry. Was it this fast? He had just planned to flee today, and the Longyan Army's fire had already arrived? But... this shouldn't be; the fire prevention measures they had prepared were actually ignored directly by the opponent?

"Ah!"

"Quick, quick, jump into the water!"

At this moment, there was fire all over the mountains and plains.

This Quelehuoduo was originally like a maggot on a bone; once it stuck to the body, it could not be shaken off. It ignited extremely quickly, and the fire was extremely fierce. Many of the Southern Barbarian Rattan Armor Soldiers were covered in flames from head to toe.

All of a sudden, the entire Southern Barbarian army was in chaos.

Every fire-extinguishing method they could think of was ineffective at this moment. Jump into the river? The river was burning too!

Roll on the dirt mounds?

The dirt was burning too!

The Rattan Armor, which had always been touted as invincible against fire, was actually burning as well! Soon, many people were burned to ashes on the spot.

"How is it possible? How is this possible!"

Agutuo panicked instantly. The Northeast wind was picking up, and the largest fires were heading straight for the camp, which meant his camp, where the most troops were stationed, had the fiercest fire! It was clear that the enemy had made careful preparations and had known the location of his camp long ago!

Now, the camp was completely surrounded by the fire.

"Great King, run!"

"Great King..."

Many who were loyal to him protected Agutuo.

At this moment, Agutuo was so anxious that he spat out a mouthful of old blood and roared: "Do not panic, none of you panic! We have an army of 150,000, what is there to panic about!"

"Cut down the trees, cut down all the nearby trees!"

"Gather your strength, everyone gather for me!"

At this, these people finally reacted. After that moment of panic and the loss of many lives, they began to gather together. The camp was gone, and they soon found a relatively open area. When Agutuo saw it, he almost spat out another mouthful of blood.

This brief panic had directly cost him tens of thousands of fierce warriors!

"Gather together, find a gap, and charge out for this King!"

Agutuo had led troops for many years and was no simple character. He knew that in this situation, he could only find a way to charge out; otherwise, as the mountain fire spread, even if they weren't burned to death, they would be choked to death here!

He quickly took a count; the remaining people numbered about 100,000.

At this time, continuing to fight in scattered groups would surely lead to them being wiped out one by one by the Longyan Army. They could only gather their remaining strength and seek a breakthrough!

"Charge!"

Agutuo chose a direction, and the remaining 100,000 Southern Barbarian troops charged forward, stepping on flames... The losses along the way were countless, but at this time, one had to have the determination of a brave man cutting off his wrist. Staying in the mountains meant only death.

Liu Zheng and the others watched quietly as everything unfolded in Mang Mountain.

That raging fire, those desperate screams.

That frantic Southern Barbarian army, those people acting like headless flies.

It was a shocking sight to behold.

Before coming here...

Who could have imagined that this Prefect Liu would directly think of burning the mountain? And who had ever seen the power of this Quelehuoduo, which could even ignite river water?

Terrifying!

Too terrifying!

Pei Yanran was torn between laughter and tears at this moment, clutching Qin Zhangfeng's arm tightly, her delicate body unable to stop trembling. Fifty thousand people, fifty thousand people, were swallowed by the fire in an instant and turned to ashes. Yet at this moment, this Prefect Liu was still watching with a blank expression, his hands behind his back, as if he were listening to some beautiful musical composition.

"The Northeast corner!"

Suddenly, Liu Zheng chuckled.

"Ah?"

Pei Yanran was startled.

So, he had been observing the situation on the battlefield all this time?

He...

How on earth did he do it? To remain so calm and composed in the face of such a scene? Was he truly a cold-blooded animal?

Upon hearing this, Qin Zhangfeng immediately shouted, "Northeast corner, the main army is to provide reinforcements!"

"Yes!"

With a single command.

The Flying Guards moved first, followed by the main army, setting out simultaneously.

"Thirty thousand to the Northwest!"

Liu Zheng issued another order.

Thirty thousand to the Southwest!

"Fifty thousand to the Southeast!"

Fifty thousand to the Southeast!

Everyone who heard this felt their mouths twitch.

That's right.

This Prefect Liu was intentionally using the intensity of the fire, combined with the pursuit direction of the Longyan Army, to force the Southern Barbarian army into the northeast corner.

Because there, in that valley already carpeted with the soldiers of both sides.

Hidden.

Five hundred barrels of this terrifying Quelehuoduo.

These people could not help but gasp in cold air.

This Southern Barbarian army...

Was truly finished.

They could not help but look at this Prefect Liu again.

Looking at his composed face, looking at his calm expression.

War.

At this moment, had become an art.