Without a doubt, although the specific purpose of this Xia-Jin army that had suddenly appeared in the heart of Sanqiu Country was unclear, it certainly wasn't here to play around, such as merely setting fire to a few villages.
Clearly, their next destination...
was the Tanuki Race's sacred grounds.
Because they were dragging a Giant Tower behind them, the army's marching speed wasn't particularly exaggerated despite this being a surprise attack.
Guided by Tanuki people familiar with the terrain, Lin Yu and Qianhuan took shortcuts and quickly approached the army's flank.
Hiding in a nearby thicket, Lin Yu and Qianhuan got a clear view of the entire army.
The soldiers in black beast-hide clothing who had covered the rear earlier had indeed only been a small squad of this army.
Now, at least several thousand human soldiers dressed in the same black beast-hide robes, carrying spears and wearing demon masks, marched silently in formation.
The military column was orderly and imposing, advancing in silence like a gigantic black python.
In the very center of the formation, a gray stone Giant Tower was mounted on a special vehicle with eight enormous stone wheels. In front of the tower stood a curtained tent.
Within the tent, several figures could vaguely be seen sitting or lying down. However, the gauze blocked their view, allowing them to see only a few outlines.
Qianhuan's expression turned solemn. "This force really is no small one. And who knows what use that moving tower has... They can't actually be bringing along a demon-sealing tower, can they?"
"What do we do now? Do we need to reach the Tanuki Race's sacred grounds before them?"
Lin Yu asked quietly. Qianhuan looked troubled.
"Judging by the force of this army, I'm afraid the Tanuki Race's sacred grounds alone won't be