Breaking the City

In the camp, bonfires burned brightly. Fang Yan, Elder Wu, Zhao Hu, and Li Gang sat around them, discussing the plan to attack the city with serious expressions.

Elder Wu spoke first, "The 'Black Wind Formation' has been broken, and the Exotic Races' defenses are greatly weakened, but their leader, who is at the Martial King First Layer, remains a major threat. If we engage in a head-on battle, our losses will be substantial."

Fang Yan nodded in agreement, "Master is right. We need a foolproof plan. I've observed the city's layout; the north gate's defenses are relatively weak. Perhaps we can break through there."

Zhao Hu frowned, "But the north gate must be heavily guarded. Even if its defenses are weak, it won't be easy to breach."

Li Gang pondered for a moment and suggested, "We can create a diversion. First, send a troop to fiercely attack the east and west gates to draw the enemy's main force, and then concentrate our forces to launch a surprise attack on the north gate."

A hint of approval flashed in Elder Wu's eyes, "That's a good idea. I will lead a team of elites to launch a surprise attack from the north gate. The three of you will then lead your own troops to feign attacks on the east, west, and south gates, ensuring you distract the enemy's attention."

"Yes!" the three responded in unison.

The next day, at dawn, the sky was just beginning to lighten. The soldiers of the Vanguard Camp were ready for battle. According to the plan, Zhao Hu, Li Gang, and another Deputy General led their respective troops and launched a fierce assault on the east, west, and south gates.

"Kill!" the soldiers roared, pushing siege engines and charging towards the city gates. The Exotic Race soldiers on the city walls immediately retaliated, raining down arrows.

At the east gate, Zhao Hu wielded his great saber, leading the charge. He cleaved the iron lock on the city gate and led the soldiers inside. However, they were soon surrounded by a large number of Exotic Race soldiers, and fierce fighting ensued.

The situation at the west and south gates was similar. Li Gang and the Deputy General led their soldiers in a strenuous assault, but both were met with tenacious resistance from the Exotic Races.

The Exotic Race leader stood on the city wall, observing the battles at the east, west, and south gates, a cold smile on his face. "Humans are foolish, thinking this can break my city? Pass down the order, tell the soldiers at the east gate to hold their ground, and send half of the soldiers from the west and south gates to reinforce the east!"

Just as the Exotic Race soldiers were being redeployed, Elder Wu led a team of elites and quietly arrived at the north gate. The defenses at the north gate were indeed relatively weak, with only a few hundred Exotic Race soldiers guarding it.

"Attack!" Elder Wu grunted and charged forward first. He struck out with his palm, and the city gate instantly burst open. The elite soldiers behind him immediately swarmed in, charging towards the Exotic Race soldiers on the city wall.

Seeing this, the Exotic Race soldiers on the city wall panicked. They hadn't expected the humans to attack from the north gate and quickly grabbed their weapons to resist. But they were no match for Elder Wu and the elite soldiers, and were soon annihilated.

Elder Wu led his soldiers and galloped towards the center of the city. Their target was the Exotic Race leader's palace. As long as the leader was killed, the remaining Exotic Race soldiers would collapse without a fight.

Soon, Elder Wu and his soldiers arrived in front of the palace. Standing at the palace entrance were several Exotic Race generals from the Profound Connection Realm Late Stage. Upon seeing Elder Wu and his group, they immediately stepped forward.

"Who are you? How dare you trespass into the leader's palace!" one of the Exotic Race generals shouted.

Elder Wu sneered, "We've come to take your leader's dog life!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he charged towards the Exotic Race general. The two immediately engaged in combat. Elder Wu's strength far surpassed that of these Exotic Race generals, and before long, he had killed them one by one.

After dealing with the guards at the entrance, Elder Wu led his soldiers into the palace. Inside, the Exotic Race leader was seated on his throne. Seeing Elder Wu and his group charge in, his face instantly turned grim.

"Audacious humans, how dare you intrude upon my palace!" the Exotic Race leader roared, rising from his throne. A powerful aura emanated from him, and the pressure of a Martial King First Layer instantly enveloped the entire palace.

Elder Wu showed no fear, looking at the Exotic Race leader, "Your time has come!"

The two simultaneously charged at each other. Elder Wu struck out with his palm, the wind of his palm sharp and carrying world-destroying momentum. The Exotic Race leader was not to be outdone, and he threw a punch, his fist condensed with dense black energy.

"Bang!" With a loud crash, their attacks collided. A powerful energy shockwave swept through the entire palace, instantly shattering the tables and chairs within.

Both were forced back by the impact. Elder Wu steadied himself, a flicker of surprise in his eyes, "I didn't expect your strength to be this great."

The Exotic Race leader sneered, "Old man, do you think you can defeat me? Today, I will make you die here!"

He charged at Elder Wu again, his fists flying, black energy filling the air. Elder Wu did not dare to be careless, circulating his true qi throughout his body as he met the attack.

The two fought back and forth, locked in a fierce battle. The fighting within the palace grew more intense, and energy shockwaves continuously battered the palace walls, causing cracks to appear.

Just then, shouts could be heard from outside the palace. Fang Yan led soldiers into the palace. It turned out that upon seeing the north gate breached and learning that their leader was under siege, the Exotic Race soldiers at the east, west, and south gates lost their morale. Zhao Hu and Li Gang seized the opportunity, led their soldiers to break through the city gates, and rushed towards the palace.

Seeing more and more human soldiers pouring in, the Exotic Race leader panicked. He knew that his situation was dire.

"I'll fight you to the death!" the Exotic Race leader roared, his true qi surging wildly within him as he prepared to launch a final attack.

Elder Wu saw his intention and immediately shouted, "Kid, act now!"

Fang Yan was already prepared. He circulated the Prison Heaven Sword Finger, and a sharp sword-like finger attack shot out, directly aimed at the Exotic Race leader's heart.

The Exotic Race leader tried to dodge, but it was too late. With a "thud," the finger attack pierced his heart. The Exotic Race leader let out a shrill scream, his body swayed, and he crashed to the ground, his life force completely extinguished.

"The leader is dead! The leader is dead!" Seeing their leader slain, the remaining Exotic Race soldiers lost their will to fight and threw down their weapons, surrendering.

"We won!" the soldiers of the Vanguard Camp cheered in unison, their voices deafening.

Fang Yan looked at the scene before him, his heart filled with joy. They had finally won this battle. He walked to Elder Wu's side and respectfully said, "Master, it's all thanks to you. Without your help, we couldn't have broken this city so quickly."

Elder Wu smiled, "Silly child, this is all the result of your own hard work. I am very proud of you for growing to this point in such a short time."

Zhao Hu and Li Gang also came over, excitedly saying, "Commander, Elder Wu, we succeeded! We've captured Black Wind City!"

Fang Yan nodded, "That's right, we succeeded. But this is just the beginning; the threat of the Exotic Races has not been completely eliminated. We must quickly reorganize our forces and prepare for the next battle."

"Yes!" everyone responded in unison.

Afterward, Fang Yan ordered the soldiers to clear the battlefield, treat the wounded, and take control of Black Wind City. At the same time, he sent people to relay the news of Black Wind City's capture back to the Mystic Martial Pavilion.

The fall of Black Wind City greatly boosted the morale of the human army. But Fang Yan knew that greater challenges awaited them. He stood on the battlements of Black Wind City, gazing at the distant sky, his eyes filled with determination. He believed that as long as they worked together, they would surely defeat the Exotic Races and protect their homeland.