I Am A Corrupt Official, Yet They Say I Am A Loyal Minister!

Chapter 320: What Kind of Strange Strategy Requires Money?

Chapter 320: What Kind of Strange Strategy Requires Money?

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Night Fragrance wielded a small knife, continuing to battle within the midst of a million-strong army!

He moved like the wind, appearing as elusive as a ghost!

Even a dozen Innate experts couldnt overcome him!

As time passed, casualties escalated within the Wuxi and Dayue armies, and the million-strong force turned into chaos.

Wuxi Duke and General Gongsun were infuriated beyond belief!

Damn little thief! Whats the point of attacking the small fries? If you have the guts, come challenge me! Wuxi Duke exclaimed.

If you dont stop, I wont hold back any longer!

Yet, Night Fragrance burst into laughter: What a thrilling experience! Todays killings are truly exhilarating! Lord Lin had a great line of poetry: killing one is a crime, killing thousands is heroic! To kill nine million, thats the true heroism! Lets wipe out every last person and claim dominance and honor!

Wuxi Duke and General Gongsun spat blood once again!

You want to wipe out everyone? Is that even possible?

Night Fragrance, you little thief, dont get too proud! Even if I have to risk my life today, Ill make sure to keep you here! General Gongsun yelled, releasing an astonishing surge of true qi, horrifying beyond measure.

Come at me! Wuxi Dukes fierce aura erupted from him, pushing away everything in his path.

Provoked by both of them, Night Fragrance grew even more arrogant: Come on! All of you, come on! Lets see whose strength is greater, yours or the sharpness of my blade?

The battle escalated, becoming even more intense!

On the tower of the Phoenix Fortress in the distance:

Lin Beifan and the others watched this scene, their faces filled with amusement.

Night Fragrances killings are impressive! Single-handedly fighting against a dozen Innate experts, causing chaos in a million-strong army. Its so exciting that even an old man like me wants to join in the fun! Haha General Zhu laughed heartily.

Yes, I wish I could go too. A true man should be like this! Guo Shaoshuai exclaimed, filled with excitement and yearning.

The other Innate-level generals nodded in agreement.

Just then, Mo Rushuang called out, Look over there!

They saw five masked Innate experts suddenly flying into the midst of the Wuxi and Dayue armies, creating a massacre.

They charged forward, leaving a trail of blood and violence in their wake.

Wuxi Dukes eyes widened in fury. Who are you? How dare you disrupt my army? Do you want to die?

General Gongsun was equally furious. Youd better leave immediately, or I wont be polite!

But they showed no mercy, continuing their killing spree.

Wuxi Duke, for the sake of your ambition, youve actually opened the door to thieves and invited trouble. You are a disloyal, unjust, unrighteous, and unfilial person! Scum like you should be eradicated by all! Today, I shall act on behalf of heaven!

Gongsun the Invincible, instead of staying peacefully in Dayue, you dare to stir up chaos here? Today, I will shatter your legendary status as the War God and show you how deep the earth is and how high the sky is!

It turns out to be honorable heroes. My apologies for not recognizing you earlier! Night Fragrance laughed as he fought, Let us wreak havoc among this million-strong army, ensuring that the troops of these two treacherous villains wont return!

Absolutely! The five Innate experts responded in unison, their killing spree intensifying.

Darn it! Wuxi Duke and General Gongsuns faces turned ashen. They had to send a few Innate experts to intervene.

Within the Phoenix Fortress tower:

Mo Rushuang asked in confusion, Who are they? How can they not fear Wuxi Duke and Gongsun the Invincible? Theyve plunged into the midst of a million-strong army, causing utter chaos!

No matter who they are, those who aid us at this moment are our friends! General Zhu laughed heartily.

Yes, I really wish I could go! Guo Shaoshuai exclaimed excitedly.

Lin Beifan chuckled softly; he recognized this group quite well. Werent they the old members of Slanted Moons group?

Watching Night Fragrance wreak havoc, turning the million-strong army upside down, Lin Beifan couldnt help but join in and reap the numbers himself.

Lin Beifan said, General Zhu and all the other commanders, with the enemy distracted, nows the time to strike and weaken their forces. Its a rare opportunity! Keep in mind, chances like this are hard to come by!

General Zhu was intrigued, Lord Lin, this is the fortress

Lin Beifan exclaimed loudly, I will guard it, ensuring nothing goes wrong. You can go have some fun!

General Zhu thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

As Lin Beifan said, this was a rare chance.

If they didnt take strong action now, they might not get another chance later.

Thus, he led eight Innate experts, their momentum overwhelming, and charged forward.

Wuxi Duke, Gongsun the Invincible, come at me!

Today, you wont leave without consequences!

Wuxi Duke, General Gongsun, and the others had their faces change dramatically.

Not good! Imperial experts are coming!

These old thieves! Intercept them quickly, dont let them penetrate our forces!

Hurry!

Before long, the Innate experts from both sides clashed, darkness engulfing the sky, obscuring the sun and moon.

Meanwhile, Lin Beifans gaze returned to the fortress.

At this moment, the troops from Wuxi and Dayue were still attacking the fortress recklessly.

Beneath the city walls lay a sea of bodies, forming mountains of corpses.

Countless limbs were severed, and fresh blood stained the ground crimson.

Although the imperial troops held the advantage of higher ground and geographical position as the defenders, their sacrifices were not few.

Yet, their deaths, their sacrifices, were but trivial matters to those driven by ambition.

Lin Beifan couldnt help but sigh, In this world, human lives are like weeds.

The sky was growing dark; it was time to intervene.

With a wave of his hand, Lin Beifan manipulated the humidity in the air, causing the sunlight to refract and focus onto the battlefield.

Simultaneously, Lin Beifan also controlled the rapid heat dissipation of the earths surface, causing the ground temperature to rise quickly.

As a result, the temperature on the battlefield increased by several degrees.

The weather was already scorching enough, making everyone sweat profusely even without any action. But after Lin Beifans manipulation, the temperature rose even higher, causing dizziness and stars before the eyes due to the extreme heat.

Coupled with the lack of water and fighting in such sweltering conditions, it became even more unbearable.

In a matter of moments, the soldiers on the battlefield collapsed one by one with a thud.

They werent dead, they were suffering from heatstroke and had fainted!

Several hundred thousand soldiers fell unconscious on the ground!

The scene was spectacular!

Wuxi Duke and General Gongsun were so angered by this sight that they spat blood!

They werent defeated by enemies but were felled by the weather, how could they continue to fight?

It was impossible to fight like this!

They couldnt even move, lying on the ground like targets!

They could only look at the sky and curse, This damn weather!

As the temperature continued to rise, more and more soldiers couldnt endure it. The situation was becoming a certain defeat. Wuxi Duke and General Gongsun exchanged glances and finally unwillingly shouted, We retreat!

The armies of Wuxi and Dayue began to retreat.

Meanwhile, Night Fragrance had also enjoyed his killing spree. After taking down another Innate expert with his small knife, he patted his rear and left.

Leaving behind an arrogant remark, Ive had my fun today, well continue another day!

Other Innate experts also began to withdraw one after another.

Wuxi Duke, old man Gongsun, were taking our leave as well!

Until next time, well fight again, haha!

Our paths may cross again, lets wait and see!

Wuxi Duke and his companion watched their departing figures and the soldiers bodies scattered on the ground, their faces turning ashen.

With the major battle temporarily concluded, Lin Beifan welcomed back General Zhu and the others, celebrating their significant victory.

However, within the camps of Wuxi and Dayue, a sense of gloom pervaded the air.

In the main camp, Wuxi Duke sighed, his voice filled with lament, Todays battle was truly pathetic! Several Innate experts disrupted our plans and led to heavy losses on our side! The hot and dry weather caused our forces to suffer heatstroke and collapse. We no longer have the strength to continue fighting!

Wuxi Duke sighed again, At present, were left with only 700,000 soldiers, and merely 10 Innate experts. Lacking water and morale, our fighting capacity has drastically decreased. What can we do?

General Gongsuns expression turned gloomy as well, Indeed, what can we do?

With a force of 500,000 troops, he had set out on this expedition to achieve greatness and glory for himself.

Yet, todays initial battle resulted in a complete defeat, with 100,000 soldiers from Dayue dead in action!

It was the most humiliating defeat he had ever experienced in his life!

Adding up the previous casualties, the death toll likely reached 150,000!

It had only been a short time since the war began, yet so many had already perished. How could they continue fighting future battles?

Just thinking about it was giving him a tremendous headache!

Although our losses are severe, we must fight again!

Determination flickered in Wuxi Dukes eyes, If in the next two days, we still cant break through the Phoenix Fortress and penetrate the heartland of the Central Plains, then we wont have the strength to fight anymore. The consequences of that are unimaginable!

General Gongsun nodded, Your Highness, youre absolutely right. Whether we want to fight or not, we have no choice! So, lets quickly discuss our strategy. Time is running short!

Wuxi Duke hesitated for a moment, Actually, there might be a way

General Gongsuns excitement surged, Your Highness, have you come up with a clever plan? Please, share it!

Wuxi Duke shook his head, Its not exactly a clever plan! Whether it will work or not, I dont have much confidence

General Gongsun urged, Your Highness, please share the plan with us. Lets strategize together!

With a bitter smile, Wuxi Duke shook his head, This plan isnt easy to explain. It involves a secret move that Ive been keeping, and I can only use it as a last resort.

General Gongsun grew anxious, Isnt it a last resort by now? If we dont use it, all of us are done for!

Wuxi Duke pondered, Heres the deal, give me half a day to try it out! Whether it succeeds or not, I will be accountable to everyone, how about that?

Alright then, Your Highness, please act quickly, time waits for no one! General Gongsun said.

Of course, I understand! Wuxi Duke nodded.

Two hours later, Wuxi Duke returned with a pleased expression, Good news! General Gongsun, good news! My secret move can now be utilized! Theres hope to break through the Phoenix Fortress and penetrate the heartland of the Central Plains!

General Gongsun was ecstatic, Really? Thats fantastic news! What preparations do we need?

Wuxi Duke cleared his throat and awkwardly stated, We need to prepare some money, the more the better! Im sorry, General Gongsun, and also to the generals of Dayue, Ill need you to surrender all the money and valuable possessions you have!

General Gongsun was dumbfounded in the wind!

What kind of strange strategy required money?