SWDnovel Chapter 153 Halftime Break
Chapter 153 Halftime Break
The Northern Northern Camp, the Commander's Tent.
Wanyan Honglie's face was ashen as he looked at the casualty report.
"The Iron Wolf Guard suffered approximately 3,000 casualties, the Blood Eagle Cavalry 4,000, and the heavy infantry 20,000."
More than 30,000 regular border troops... suffered approximately 60,000 casualties in a single day!
He slammed the report to the ground: "Lin Chen! I swear I will kill you!"
Tuoba Lie said in a deep voice: "Although today's battle was fierce, Dayan also suffered more than 40,000 casualties."
Their forces were already fewer than ours; if this kind of attrition continues, they will be the first to give out.
Tu Wanjun said in a sinister tone:
"Moreover... the experts from the Netherworld Sect will arrive tomorrow."
Three terrestrial deities are enough to change the course of the battle.
Wanyan Honglie took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down:
When will the Netherworld Sect members arrive?
"The earliest would be tomorrow noon," Yin Wuming said in a low voice.
"Elder Gui sent a message saying that they have arrived at the East Sea and will surely arrive tomorrow."
"Alright, then we'll wait another half day." A ruthless glint flashed in Wanyan Honglie's eyes.
"Order the entire army to strengthen vigilance tonight to prevent enemy night attacks."
Before noon tomorrow, adopt a defensive posture and stall Lin Chen.
Once the experts from the Netherworld Sect arrive... they can coordinate an attack from within and without, and completely annihilate the Dayan army!
"yes!"
……
Night was falling.
In the Dayan army camp, Zhao Zilong sat cross-legged in his tent, his aura surging, the bloodstains on his silver armor still wet.
In today's battle, he broke through to the mid-stage of the Celestial Realm, and his spear skills reached a new level.
However, the repeated battles have taken a heavy toll, and he needs to recuperate.
Suddenly, the curtain was lifted, and Lin Chen walked in.
"My lord," Zhao Zilong stood up.
"Sit." Lin Chen waved his hand, sat down opposite him, and casually took out two spirit fruits from his robes, tossing one to Zhao Zilong.
"Try it, it was just delivered by logistics today."
Zhao Zilong took the apple, somewhat amused and exasperated.
"Did the Lord visit so late at night just to bring spiritual fruit?"
"Of course not." Lin Chen took a bite of his apple and mumbled.
"Let's check on your injuries and chat about tomorrow's battle."
Zhao Zilong said solemnly:
"I am fine. Although I suffered some minor injuries today, I have recovered after restoring my energy."
"We'll fight again tomorrow, and we'll surely capture the enemy generals and seize the flag!"
Lin Chen nodded: "I saw your breakthrough today."
Mid-stage Celestial Being... Not bad.
At this rate, you might reach the late stage of the Celestial Realm by the time you finish this battle.
"You flatter me, my lord," Zhao Zilong said modestly.
"Today's breakthrough is entirely due to the Lord's guidance and the trials of the battlefield."
"Alright, stop being modest." Lin Chen waved his hand.
"Tell me, how did it feel to fight against the three elite warriors of Beishuo today?"
Zhao Zilong pondered for a moment: "The Iron Wolf Guards have exquisite battle formations and strong individual combat capabilities, but they lack adaptability."
Blood Eagle Riders are highly mobile and adept at harassment, but are somewhat weak in head-on confrontations.
Heavy infantry have strong defenses, but are slow and easily targeted.
"A good summary," Lin Chen praised.
"If I were to lead the Tiger Warriors straight to the heart of the enemy camp tomorrow and kill Wanyan Honglie, how confident would you be?"
A glint of light flashed in Zhao Zilong's eyes:
"If no one stops me, I'm 70% sure."
But Beishuo still has three Celestial Beings: Tuoba Lie is on the Celestial Ranking and possesses extraordinary strength, in addition to Tu Wanjun and Yin Wuming…”
"You don't need to worry about those three," Lin Chen interrupted him. "Mr. Wen and the others will handle them."
"You just need to keep an eye on Wanyan Honglie and find an opportunity to strike him dead."
Zhao Zilong nodded emphatically: "This subordinate understands."
Lin Chen continued:
"By the way, things might change tomorrow. The Netherworld Sect is arriving, three terrestrial immortals."
Zhao Zilong's expression changed: "Then..."
"When soldiers come, we'll block them; when water comes, we'll dam it." Lin Chen laughed.
"You just focus on fighting your battle well, and leave the rest to me."
"By the way, here's a pill for you; it will help stabilize your cultivation."
After saying that, Lin Chen handed Zhao Zilong a jade porcelain bottle.
Zhao Zilong's current cultivation level is a bit of a drag. Hopefully, the monthly sign-up in a few days won't disappoint him and he can get some pills to improve his cultivation.
Zhao Zilong accepted the pill without hesitation, and bowed with clasped hands in greeting.
"Thank you, my lord. I, Zilong, will certainly not disappoint you."
Lin Chen waved his hand without saying a word, got up and walked out of the tent, looking at the night sky.
On the eastern horizon, three subtle yet powerful auras were rapidly approaching.
"They're practically begging for death!"
Lin Chen's lips curled into a cold smile.
With a thought, he sent a message to Guan Yu, who was far away in the capital, through the system space.
"General Guan, it's your turn to make your appearance."
Within the system space, a powerful voice responded: "Yun Chang obeys the order."
……
Another camp of the Dayan Army.
Qin Shuyan and her two companions had just finished treating the wounded soldiers and were resting together.
"Today...it was too brutal." Xiao Yulou wiped the blood from his longsword, his hands still trembling slightly.
"I have fought my way through the martial world before, and I have never seen such a scene before."
Tens of thousands clashed in a chaotic battle, their military spirits clashing, a clash between heaven and earth… it was practically a cataclysmic event.
Ye Qingying silently packed her medicine box and said in a low voice, "That's just how the battlefield is."
However, although we suffered heavy casualties today, the losses in Beishuo were even greater.
Especially the Iron Wolf Guard, who have suffered more than half their losses, will face much less pressure in tomorrow's battle.
Qin Shuyan sighed: "That's true, but it still hurts to see so many soldiers wounded and killed in battle."
Eighth Brother is right, that's how war is, there's no victory without sacrifice... but these sacrifices are too great.
The three women remained silent for a moment.
Xiao Yulou suddenly said:
"Third sister, sixth sister, what do you think Eighth brother's cultivation level is?"
Despite the perilous battlefield today and the menacing advance of the Netherworld Sect's terrestrial immortals, he remained calm and composed, as if everything was under his control.
"I don't know either," Qin Shuyan shook her head.
"But I know that my eighth brother would never put us in danger."
Since he dared to lead us to the battlefield, he must be confident in protecting us.
Ye Qingying's eyes flickered slightly.
"Do you still remember those three peak Celestial Realm cultivators in the secret realm? Eighth Brother killed them like slaughtering dogs."
I suspect... that Eighth Brother isn't a celestial being, but rather...
"A terrestrial immortal?" Xiao Yulou gasped. "Eighth Brother is only 18 years old!"
The three women exchanged glances, and each saw shock in the other's eyes.
An 18-year-old land immortal?
That's something I've never heard of before!
However, if Lin Chen were a terrestrial immortal.
Why are they not worried at all about the upcoming arrival of the three terrestrial immortals from the Netherworld Sect?
"Alright, stop guessing," Qin Shuyan said softly.
"Since the eighth brother doesn't say, he must have his reasons."
"Let's just do our jobs and not cause him any trouble."
The three women nodded.