xymnovel Chapter 69 Breaking Down the Door
Chapter 69 Breaking Down the Door
boom!
With a deafening roar that shook the heavens and the earth.
Sun Wukong, his body radiating brilliant golden energy, crashed heavily against the city wall.
The sturdy city gate creaked and groaned under his violent impact, as if it were bearing immense pressure.
At the same time, the elite assault force formed by the vanguard army followed closely behind and launched the final assault.
In the heat of battle, time seemed to slow down. Every movement, every expression was magnified infinitely.
The long staff in Sun Wukong's hand was like a lightning bolt that ripped through the dark sky, each swing carrying boundless power and determination.
His figure moved back and forth on the battlefield, and no one could stop him wherever he went.
Finally, amidst chaos and bloodshed, the city gate was breached by the elite assault force led by the captain behind Sun Wukong.
"Run!"
"We surrender!"
The Qingshan garrison was caught off guard by the sudden attack. They scattered and fled, or knelt down and begged for surrender.
Sun Wukong, holding his long staff high, stood before the city gate, looking down arrogantly at everything that lay at his feet.
Don't be fooled by the fact that this operation may seem easy; it came at the cost of countless lives and bloodshed.
It's important to understand that this surprise attack, besides its element of catching the enemy off guard, also...
More importantly, it was Sun Wukong, the supreme war god, who launched a fierce attack.
Originally, the Qingshan garrison had been stationed in several massive mountain ranges adjacent to Cangzhou and Qizhou for many years, relying on the mountains for their livelihood.
The local customs are also quite martial.
The overall quality of this Qingshan garrison is quite good.
If it were just the raiding force led by this captain, it might really take some effort.
Unfortunately, this time, the vanguard army formed a surprise attack force that included Sun Wukong.
He tore through the Qingshan garrison's lines in an extremely violent and exaggerated manner.
And single-handedly, he forcefully broke open the city gate.
Such a display of divine power was something these mountain garrison soldiers had never seen before.
This directly led to a complete collapse of the defending troops' morale, triggering a large-scale rout that followed.
However, for Sun Wukong and this elite raiding force...
Capturing the city gates of Qingshan County was just the beginning.
The first rays of sunlight in the morning pierced through the sparse clouds and fell on the stone-paved streets of Qingshan County.
The usually bustling streets were now deserted, leaving only a silent and tense atmosphere, with a palpable sense of unease in the air.
Inside the Qingshan County government office, the county magistrate and the county constable were pale, their eyes revealing worry and anxiety.
The county magistrate, a short, middle-aged man, clenched his hands tightly, his knuckles pale from the force.
His brows were furrowed, and his eyes revealed deep worry.
The county constable, on the other hand, was a tall and imposing middle-aged man with a straight back and clenched fists, as if he was trying his best to suppress the anger in his heart.
"Gentlemen, we must retake the city gate as soon as possible, or the consequences will be unimaginable."
The magistrate paced back and forth, his brow furrowed with anxiety.
"What you say is absolutely right, sir."
"I have already deployed the garrison troops in the city to prepare for a counterattack."
The county constable frowned and said in a deep voice.
"Not only that."
The magistrate stopped and looked at the crowd: "We must understand the enemy's situation. County Commandant, what do you know about this?"
"According to previous reports from scouts, the general leading the attack is wielding a long staff and is unstoppable! He is leading an elite force that is swift in action and extremely powerful in combat."
After a moment's thought, the county magistrate replied.
"A long staff?"
"In any case, we must retake the city gate as soon as possible."
A hint of doubt flashed in the magistrate's eyes. In his memory, he had never heard of any war god wielding a long staff in the surrounding provinces.
However, he didn't think much of it, and the doubt in his eyes turned into a determined look.
"My lords, county magistrate, the enemy forces outside the city have completely occupied the city gates, and the garrison at the city gates has been defeated. I urge you to make a decision as soon as possible."
Just as everyone was discussing the matter, a lieutenant rushed in to report.
"Gentlemen, Qingshan County is now in a critical moment of life and death. We must do everything in our power and not let the city gates fall into enemy hands."
"Now, each of you go and deploy your troops, preparing for a counterattack!"
The magistrate took a deep breath and said resolutely.
Following the magistrate's order, the crowd dispersed, and the city's garrison was urgently mobilized.
For a time, soldiers were frequently mobilized within the city, creating an extremely tense atmosphere.
The magistrate and the county constable stood inside the county government office, gazing at the rapidly mobilizing Qingshan garrison. This was a battle of life and death, concerning not only their personal honor and disgrace, but also the safety of the entire county.
"My lord, what are your thoughts on this battle?"
The county constable broke the silence.
"The enemy is coming in with great force, but we also have our own advantages. We now have the advantage of terrain."
"Moreover, it seems that the number of this raiding force is not very large. As long as we command them properly, we may still have a chance of winning."
The magistrate pondered for a moment before answering.
"However, that general wielding a club is quite troublesome."
The county constable said worriedly, "Judging from the current situation, this person is extremely strong in combat and may pose a considerable threat to our army."
I understand your concerns.
"But now, whether you stick your neck out or not, you'll still get stabbed."
"Now we can only hope that the enemy is outnumbered and will be defeated first by the sheer number of county soldiers. As long as we make full use of our army's advantages, it is still possible to defeat them."
The magistrate nodded gently, offering optimistic words of comfort to the county constable.
Just as the two were discussing, the deputy lieutenant came to report again: "Sir, County Commandant, the troops have been assembled and are ready to launch an attack at any time."
"very good."
A determined glint flashed in the eyes of the magistrate of Qingshan County. "Immediately order the troops to prepare for battle and recapture the city gate at all costs!"
The two stood on a high point in the county government office, looking towards the distant city gate, where dust billowed, horses' hooves thundered, and a chilling atmosphere permeated the air.
The elite troops led by the captain behind Sun Wukong were like wolves and tigers, their iron hooves trampling the city walls with a dull thud.
"We must retake the city gate as soon as possible!"
The magistrate's voice was resolute, and his eyes gleamed with a faint light, but more than anything, they were filled with worry.
He knew that if the city gates fell, it would mean that the entire county would fall into enemy hands.
The county constable didn't speak, but his eyes gave the answer.
He nodded vigorously, his facial muscles tense, displaying his tenacious willpower.
"Brothers, grab your weapons and follow me!"
The county constable turned to the group of soldiers behind him and shouted loudly.
The soldiers sprang into action, gripping their spears and broadswords tightly, their faces displaying a resolute and tragic expression.
Their steps were firm and powerful, as if each step was writing an epic of heroism.
The night was as dark as ink, and the stars were obscured by thick clouds, as if they could not bear to look directly at this bloody battlefield.
At this moment, Sun Wukong, clad in iron armor and wielding a long staff, stood like a mountain peak at the city gate of the county.
His eyes were firm and deep, as if they could see through all the fog.