Military School's Deadly Ground

In the Military World, in a valley, Pang Qianru's projection in this realm is conversing with her soldiers.

At both ends of the long valley, many soldiers stood guard, beating drums and gongs without a moment's rest. They also took advantage of the terrain to set up several siege weapons to quickly retreat and kill any men or horses that rushed out of the valley from time to time.

Scattered throughout the valley were soldiers, most of them looking dejected, but some still displaying high morale.

After months of fierce fighting, the wars in the Military World have gradually shown signs of abating. The outcome is about to be decided, and compared to a few months ago, only a handful of people still exist in this world.

Those who can project their images into the Military World are all those who appeared at the banquet at Pang Residence that day. Their Heart Demon were planted in their hearts, and through this, they projected their figures into this world of Military School strategists' consciousness, each leading an army and soldiers to fight on this plain.

Although it is called a plain, it actually covers a vast area and includes mountains, hills, jungles, lakes and streams. It can be said that every geographical element that may exist in the modern world can be found here.

Battles unfolded continuously in these diverse environments.

Most of the people projected here were scholars who did not have a deep understanding of Military School. At the beginning, a large number of them were defeated one after another and lost their eligibility to compete.

After these people left, the soldiers who remained became the spoils of war for the victors. They were incorporated into and reorganized, which led to the rapid growth of the group's forces.

This includes Qiu Yan, Pang Qianru, Ye Yun, and Na Wen Zhizhen.

Qiu Yan envisioned a city that could be attacked or defended at will, making it invincible. Relying on this city, his troops could recover their combat strength to the maximum extent.

Pang Qianru came from a noble Aristocratic Clan and was already familiar with Military School. After arriving here to lead the army, she was even more adept at it and quickly gained the upper hand.

As for Ye Yun, his Fortune is like a rainbow. Even when he encounters danger, he can often turn danger into safety. After several setbacks, the army he leads has not only not decreased, but has become stronger.

Compared to the other three, Wen Zhizhen had the most difficult start. Although he was a man of great literary talent, he had no experience in politics or leading an army. Upon entering this world, he almost perished, but managed to escape in a sorry state. He then relied on his eloquence to gradually gather a group of people, form an allied army, and occupy a region.

Speaking of which, Wen Zhizhen was particularly disillusioned in the modern world. He had already left the Imperial City and, due to the cheating scandal, was banned from Imperial Examinations for life. With his future ruined, he vented his frustration in this Military World, showing signs of rising to prominence and increasing his influence. He gradually began to Qi Manifestation the leader of the allied forces.

It's worth mentioning that although the memory of that banquet has faded from everyone's hearts, their projections in this Military World are all wearing masks. Their voices, emitted through the masks, are distorted to a certain extent, making it difficult to discern their true identities.

However, after several months of fighting between the armies, the commanders of both sides had come into contact and gradually gained some understanding of each other. Given the right opportunity, someone would figure out the key to the matter.

This opportunity soon arrived.

In the past two days, Qiu Yan's Military Momentum has suddenly surged, and his tactics have become increasingly unpredictable. With a series of deployments, the remaining troops have been forced into this desperate situation by Qiu Yan's strategies.

The allied forces, led by Wen Zhizhen, were the first to be hit. Most of their leading projections were killed one after another and returned to the real world, never to return. Their troops, suddenly losing their leaders, fell into chaos.

Instead of rallying and subduing these defeated troops, Qiu Yan drove them away, leading them into the abyss along with the forces of Pang Qianru, Ye Yun, and others, resulting in the current situation.

In a corner of the valley, Pang Qianru exchanged a few words with the military commander. Ye Yun and Wen Zhizhen then led a few others over and joined Pang Qianru.

The current situation has forced them to unite.

"Gentlemen, let's put aside our past grievances for now. If we can't overcome today's difficulties, we may never be able to return to this space again."

Pang Qianru was quite straightforward and made her point clear from the start.

After a period of adaptation, they realized that this was not a dream or illusion, but a spiritual world full of mysteries, a fortuitous opportunity. If they could achieve final victory, there might be unexpected gains, and no one was willing to give up.

With Pang Qianru's suggestion, everyone else nodded in agreement. They had already experienced Pang Qianru's methods of fighting, which was why they recommended her to make the decision.

"The city lord has forced us into this place; a final assault is inevitable," Pang Qianru said, her gaze sweeping into the distance. "However, there is still a significant hidden danger: these soldiers who have lost their commander..."

The Left Wise King's Tribe.

This tribe was quite powerful. Unlike the smaller tribes that moved around with the water and grass, the Left Wise King's Tribe rarely migrated throughout the year and always occupied the most fertile grassland.

Compared to ordinary herding tribes, the Left Wise King's Tribe was more comprehensive and diverse, with a clear division of labor. They even had slaves from the Central Plains who were specially captured and used for simple farming. The strong men in the tribe were warriors who would take up bows and mount horses in times of war, and would go out hunting in peacetime as members of the tribe.

As night falls, it is time for the hunters to return. The sound of thunderous hooves can be heard from afar, and the hunters, each carrying their prey, return to their tribe amidst the dust.

The prey was varied, including elk, roe deer, pigs, minks, rabbits, geese, wild pheasants, and even two of the tallest and strongest men, dragging tigers, leopards, bears, and other ferocious beasts, shouting as they entered the tribe, where they were greeted by the tribe's old, young, women, and children.

These two men were generals of the tribe, one named Ge Yuchi and the other named Samaruo. Both were fierce generals under the Left Wise King, leading troops into battle with fearlessness.

They led the hunters back to the tribe, gathered the hunted game together, and the group formed a circle to pray to the gods.

This was also a custom of the Rouluo people. When later historians compiled history, they said, "The Rouluo people love to hunt deer. Before each hunt, they would first offer sacrifices to their gods to pray for a good catch, and upon returning, they would thank their gods."

However, today's harvest is not accompanied by the usual joy; the atmosphere inside and outside the clan is somber, all stemming from a previous desire to find a solution.

The message for help originated from the Left Wise King, but since all the experts in the clan were with the king, those left behind had no choice but to seek help from the Royal Court headquarters. However, several days passed, and the Left Wise King did not return. Instead, the people sent to search for him brought back some ominous information.

As intelligence gathered, the lack of unified command and management led to the spread of rumors within the tribe, causing unrest among its members.

"Problems are most easily exposed when one is in trouble, especially after losing a leader, when things tend to get even worse. The city lord has set up this situation, but instead of attacking immediately, he has sent people to guard both sides, harassing us day and night with noise to disturb our State of Mind and make it difficult for us to rest. What do you think is the reason for this?"

As Pang Qianru spoke, she glanced at Wen Zhizhen, who was wearing a mask, and lowered her voice. "The purpose is to sow hidden dangers among us. These leaderless soldiers are the hidden dangers! With our current morale, it is absolutely impossible to subdue them in less than three to five days. During this period, they will not only not become fighting force, but will also be a burden."

At this point, she concluded. "Without governing these defeated troops, they would have had absolutely no chance of escaping!"

Upon hearing this, Wen Zhizhen's emotions clearly changed. Most of the soldiers scattered in the valley were under the command of the Allied Forces, and in principle, he should have taken over their command. However, it was Qiu Yan's army that defeated them, and it was also Qiu Yan who was able to subdue these soldiers. Yet, Qiu Yan did not take action but instead forced them into this canyon together. His purpose was obvious.

"What should we do?"

Compared to Wen Zhizhen, Ye Yun was much more straightforward and asked directly.

Pang Qianru narrowed her eyes and revealed a plan.

"The king's whereabouts are unknown. At this critical moment, someone must step forward and stabilize the tribe!"

Inside the main tent of the Left Wise King's Tribe, a thin-looking man was arguing with Ge Yuchi and Samaruo. Although he was shorter than the two of them, his muscles were taut, and he exuded a faint aura of power, making him a formidable opponent to the two.

This man, Jiagu, was also a general under the Left Wise King. Unlike Ge Yuchi and Samaruo, he often participated in formulating military plans and was highly valued.

Now, Jiagu proposes to maintain tribal Order, suppress various rumors, and try to streamline military power.

He said these words because he wanted to discuss it with others, but before he could finish speaking, he was accused of plotting to seize power, and the tension between the two sides suddenly escalated!

"Don't be foolish! The tribe is now leaderless and rumors are rampant. If we encounter an enemy, how will we defend ourselves?"

Faced with Jiagu's earnest persuasion, Ge Yuchi, Samaruo, and the others responded with a sneer, "You make it sound so nice, that Your Majesty's name resounds Great Desert and your fame echoes Central Plains. Those cowards from the Central Plains dare to attack the camp? In my opinion, this is just your excuse!"

"Foolish! Foolish indeed!" Jiagu looked helpless, but a sense of unease arose in his heart.

It was late at night, and in the Lin Zhong on the outskirts of the tribal encampment, several figures were making their way forward quietly under the cover of darkness.

In the Military World, in a desolate valley.

Pang Qianru looked at Wen Zhizhen, who seemed hesitant to speak, and smiled, "Commander, I know you are determined to Military Momentum, but the city lord has anticipated this intention and wants to incite internal strife so that the city will collapse on its own. As decision-makers, we cannot have disagreements. If it is truly irreconcilable..."

She didn't say the rest, but a cold glint flashed in her eyes, causing the surrounding temperature to drop.

Just then, a loud rumbling sound came from the cliffs on both sides, followed by several huge rocks rolling down!

"Form ranks!" Pang Qianru ordered decisively. "Drive the troops that have lost their commander to the front ranks and send them to attack the valley entrance blockade! Execute immediately!" (To be continued...)

P. S.: Thanks to the list of names for last night. I have to leave immediately due to unforeseen circumstances. Please forgive me!