Chapter 175: Empty City, Crisis Begins
Chapter 175: An Empty City, Crisis Begins to Emerge
Liang Xin took the map from the table and spread it out in front of everyone.
”The area within a hundred miles of the capital is included in it. It was mapped by spies from the palace in dozens of days.”
She pointed to the criss-crossing streets in the capital: “Now our army has explored here, about fifteen miles away from the city gate.
But whether it is the streets or the houses along the way, there are no human figures. The people of the capital seem to have evaporated from the face of the earth, without even a trace left.”
Yang Shifei frowned slightly: “Not even a trace of blood?”
”No.”
Liang Xin was a little helpless: “We didn’t find any signs of fighting or struggling.”
Luo Xian’er murmured: “Is there any filth?”
”We are indeed wary of the possibility of filth, so the speed of exploration is very slow.”
Liang Xin shook her head: “But according to the battle reports from the front line, no black smoke has been found so far.”
At this point, she sighed again: “During this period of time, the army has gradually become restless, and those people in the martial arts world have even more different opinions.
I heard from the generals on the front line that it was okay at the beginning, but as time went on, people’s hearts became a little confused.”
Yang Shifei seemed to be thinking about something, and he could understand the trick.
The people of the entire capital city have disappeared without a trace. The so-called “evil spirit” is hiding somewhere unknown, and there are even terrifying demons ready to move in the dark. But after a month of investigation, there has been no harvest so far
. It is really tormenting for ordinary people to stay in such a strange place for ten days or half a month.
”It seems that we can no longer proceed step by step.”
Luo Xian’er pursed her lips and whispered: “We must find out the details of the palace as soon as possible.”
As everyone was discussing quietly, a large number of footsteps outside the tent approached rapidly.
”——Your Majesty.”
The voice of King Dingjiang suddenly sounded: “I heard that Young Master Yang and others have arrived. I wonder if they are in the tent?”
Yang Shifei and Liang Xin stood up together: “Come in directly.”
King Dingjiang lifted the curtain and stepped in with more than a dozen generals behind him.
”Your Majesty.”
Everyone saluted respectfully, and their eyes quickly turned to Yang Shifei.
They were all famous generals from all sides of Liang State, and there were many leaders of famous families. They came to help after hearing the call of King Dingjiang and the Luo family.
I had heard of the reputation of ‘Hero Yang’ some time ago, and now that I have a chance to meet him, I naturally took a few more glances.
Yang Shifei sensed the sharp gazes and calmly clasped his fists in return.
The eyes of the generals suddenly froze.
This man has a strong aura, and he is indeed not an ordinary person. The black knife wrapped in cloth behind him seems to have hidden murderous aura, and should not be underestimated.
Moreover –
their eyes swept over Luo Xian’er and Qiu Buhuan again, and their hearts suddenly jumped.
With the two celestial beings and black tortoises protecting each other, Yang Shifei.
Liang Xin restored the empress’s awe-inspiring demeanor and said in a deep voice:
”Why are you so anxious to come here? Is there something wrong?”
”Your Majesty, we want to discuss when to attack the capital.”
Prince Dingjiang looked solemn and said: “Now that all the armies are ready, and all the factions in the martial arts world want to find out the truth, it is really not good to take it slowly.”
”That’s right, we are also discussing this matter.”
Liang Xin nodded slightly and continued calmly: “But to ensure that everything is safe, when can the Taiwu Saint Soldiers of Yunshang Sect be delivered?” ”
Don’t worry.”
Just at this time, a male voice came from outside the tent.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice, and two old men in Taoist robes walked into the tent. Their hair and beards were all white, but their old faces were very energetic.
Many generals bowed and said: “Meet the two elders.”
Yang Shifei saw their robes and knew that they were from Yunshang Sect.
Liang Xin’s eyes moved slightly: “Has the Holy Soldiers arrived?”
The white-haired old man in the lead nodded solemnly: “The Holy Soldiers have just been escorted here by my junior brother and are kept in our tent. You don’t have to worry about the consequences when you go out to fight.”
”It couldn’t be better.”
Liang Xin said in a deep voice with her hands behind her back: “Early tomorrow morning, several generals will lead their troops to encircle the three sides of the capital and prepare to attack the city.”
Before the generals could speak, she added: “At that time, we will use the smoke and beacon fire as a signal and enter the city in three batches in turn. We must not rush in all at once. If there are still dangers in the city that we have not discovered, we can deal with them properly.”
Everyone discussed the arrangements for the siege in the tent, and many high-level sects also came after hearing the news.
Yang Shifei glanced around and saw some acquaintances he had met in Bingtan, so he bowed and said hello.
At the same time, many high-ranking members of the sects moved their eyes slightly, and found that the newly enthroned Queen was standing quite close to them, and they could not help but be startled.
Seeing that Prince Dingjiang and others did not care at all, they were all shocked in their hearts, and vaguely understood a glimmer of the truth.
This Young Master Yang, I am afraid, has a close relationship with Her Majesty the Queen.
When it was very dark, this “combat meeting” ended.
Several armies must set up siege positions as soon as possible and start to move at night.
Yang Shifei came out of the tent to see him off, and the heads and elders of various sects were flattered and hurriedly returned the greeting.
The two celestial beings behind them looked straight at them, which frightened many masters so much that their hair stood on end, and they dared not lose the slightest courtesy.
The generals of various provinces who were scattered not far away saw this scene and were amazed in their hearts.
Only when you experience it yourself can you understand the horror of the celestial beings and black tortoises. Just standing silently by the side is like a mountain pressing on your shoulders, making you breathless.
Yang Shifei was able to win over two celestial beings to protect him. He was truly an out-and-out evildoer.
”——Young Master Yang.”
King Dingjiang paused for a moment and said in a low voice, “If there is an accident in the palace, I hope you can immediately reinforce us.”
Yang Shifei nodded and said, “If there is a powerful demon, leave it to us to deal with.”
The two looked at each other silently, and they had already made up their minds.
The next day, the sky was slightly bright.
The three armies received the order early in the morning, and set out to quickly surround the capital.
Tens of thousands of troops marched together, with horses’ hooves flying, and dust gradually rose, and the earth shook slightly.
Yang Shifei and his party got on the chariot, and walked with Liang Xin in the center of the army, heading straight for the city gate.
”Get on the city wall!”
Hooks and locks were thrown onto the wall in an instant, and a large number of soldiers climbed up the wall.
Soon, another long ladder was set up, and people surged up the city wall like a tide, quickly occupying the high places in the capital, setting up bows and crossbows ,
and the mighty army rushed into the capital from the main gate, and dispersed to various streets according to the command of the generals
,
and formed a battle formation in advance. The vanguard army at the front, all of whom were good at light work, quick-eyed and fast-footed, flew all the way to the main gate of the palace, taking in the environment along the way
.
”Everyone disperse!”
As shouts rang out from all over the place, thousands of Jianghu people who came here also began to move, searching the streets of the capital one by one like stalls.
Soon, soldiers came back to report one after another.
Liang Xin stood in front of the carriage with his hands behind his back, his luxurious dragon robe fluttering in the wind, and his pretty face was extremely solemn under the pearl curtain.
As expected by everyone, there was really no one in the capital. And in this way, only the palace was left –
”- There is filth.”
Yue Rui suddenly spoke, and immediately attracted the attention of everyone in the carriage.
Yang Shifei was holding the little girl’s hand and asked hurriedly, “Did you feel it?”
”Yes.” Yue Rui raised her hand and pointed forward, “There is a faint breath floating out of the palace.”
Qiu Buhuan and others looked slightly depressed, “Could it be that the people of the capital are harmed by the demons in the palace?”
Luo Xian’er immediately gestured to the side, and the King of Dingjiang in the convoy behind understood and immediately ordered someone to pass on the order.
In front of the high wall of the palace, the four palace gates were locked tightly.
The vanguard army checked the surroundings and confirmed that there was nothing unusual, then they threw out the hooks in an orderly manner and prepared to climb the wall to explore the inside.
At the same time, dozens of people were about to force the gate of the palace open –
”Wait!” An urgent order came from the back: “There is an evil spirit floating out of the palace, there may be demons, everyone be on guard!”
The vanguard army was startled and quickly drew the weapons behind their waists and waited for battle.
The first batch of spies stepped onto the high wall first, and as soon as they looked out, they were all dumbfounded and stagnant.
”.”
After a short wait, no one on the wall responded.
The soldiers guarding below were uneasy and shouted in a low voice: “What’s going on inside!”
”No, that’s not right.”
On the high wall, several people staggered back and forth until they hit the edge of the wall.
They woke up as if from a dream, turned their heads with pale faces, and said hoarsely to the soldiers below:
”The palace is full of people!”
(End of this chapter)
