At the entrance to Eagle Valley, the players and natives numbered a little over twenty thousand.
Apart from Wang Duo and Ding Xing, who were both fifth rank, there were over a dozen sixth ranks, over thirty seventh ranks, over a hundred eighth ranks, and several hundred ninth ranks.
The Cicada-Holding Directorate had arranged for another group of experts to provide reinforcements.
Yang Ling was the only fifth rank among these experts.
"Little Eunuch Chen, according to our spies' reports, the main force of this Beast Tide consists of Ironclad Rhinoceroses, around a hundred of them.
"In addition, there are at least ten thousand other Exotic Beasts of various kinds. Fortunately, their ranks aren't high. Ninety-nine percent don't even qualify as ninth rank."
Wang Duo spoke very courteously.
"Eunuch Chen, given your special status, why not oversee things from the rear?"
Eunuch Chen smiled. "There's no need. Our Cicada-Holding Directorate has strict rules. If we don't personally kill enemies in a campaign like this, the seal-bearer will punish us when we return.
"I'm a sixth rank, after all. I won't be a burden to you."
As he spoke, he had already drawn his long saber.
The young eunuchs who had accompanied him also drew their Official Sabers. Though there was some fear in their eyes, it wasn't enough to break their morale.
Seeing this, Wang Duo did not press him. His earlier suggestion had only been a courtesy.
"Master Yang, most adult Ironclad Rhinoceroses are sixth-rank Exotic Beasts. The three of us fifth ranks should be able to handle these hundred or so Ironclad Rhinoceroses.
"As long as we kill them quickly enough, this Beast Tide should be over in half a day."
Wang Duo's expression was grave as he spoke.
"Not three fifth ranks. We have four."
Yang Ling