In contrast to the jubilation in Dayu County, the Tuoba Yu tribe was plunged into an unprecedented slump, and everyone fell silent.
They were once full of vigor, but now all that remains is dejection!
After a frantic run, they finally escaped Zhang Liao's attack and successfully retreated to the Jumbled Shi Lin!
After dismounting, Tuoba Yu leaned against a stone pillar, panting heavily. He had almost died several times before, only narrowly escaping death.
His eyes were filled with a sinister glint; Lin Yi had truly exceeded his expectations this time.
Beside him stood the Evil Bodhisattva, also covered in blood, but in a much worse state than Tuoba Yu, with a gleaming crossbow bolt embedded in his shoulder, clearly indicating he had been hit.
He took a deep breath and roared, "Damn it, after fighting so many wars, this is the first time I've felt so humiliated! We've lost at least 20,000 men this time, it's just too frustrating!"
The Evil Bodhisattva was about to explode; the anger in his chest made him want to vent it and seek revenge.
Despite having a huge numerical advantage, they still ended up fighting like this.
And that damn city wall, how on earth did it get built in just a few days? And that damn iron lump, the kind that's made entirely of iron.
How the hell do we fight this?
He couldn't help but grab Xiao Shan and yell, "You so-called Heavenly Eagle Guard? I think you're a bunch of quacks! Such a huge city wall was built, and you didn't have a single clue! You're practically blind!"
They even said the Heavenly Eagle Guard were like eagles in the sky, yet they couldn't spot such a large target. What are they if not pheasants?
Xiao Shan looked pained; to be honest, he also felt quite ashamed.
But this matter really had nothing to do with him. The other side had set up a defensive line outside of Dayu County and forbade anyone from entering or leaving.
That's the most fatal thing!
No one is allowed to enter or leave, which means that even if the Heavenly Eagle Guard can transform themselves in countless ways, they cannot get close to Dayu County.
The only way was to sneak in under the cover of night, but he never expected the enemy's defenses to be so tight, resulting in the loss of dozens of men without any progress.
Now, faced with the questioning of the Evil Bodhisattva, he was speechless. He bore undeniable responsibility for the deaths of more than 20,000 soldiers; it was all due to his incompetence.
Fortunately, Tuoba Yu stopped Evil Bodhisattva and said in a deep voice, "This matter is not Xiao Shan's fault. We all underestimated this Heir of Northern Liang. What we saw was what he showed us."
"And what he doesn't want us to see, even the Heavenly Eagle Guard can't do anything about, after all, that's Lin Yi's territory."
He knew in his heart that even the Heavenly Eagle Guard were human, not Old Eagle.
Old Eagle can fly there, but people can't.
Since Lin Yi had decided to catch him off guard, he naturally wouldn't give the Heavenly Eagle Guard a chance to sneak in, so Xiao Shan couldn't be blamed for this.
Grass!
The Evil Bodhisattva spat and put Xiao Shan down, but couldn't help kicking him, cursing, "Damn it, Lin Yi is no good either, he's too cunning!"
That's incredibly cunning; no ordinary person could do something like that.
"I'm not convinced either, General, shall we fight back?" Yelü Dashan, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke up.
This was the first time he had ever suffered such a huge loss, being suppressed and beaten by others; the feeling was more unbearable than ever before.
"No!"
Tuoba Yu shook his head firmly and said in a deep voice, " Lin Yi is such a cunning man. If he didn't have thorough preparations, why would he let Zhang Liao out to fight us? Since he made this decision, it means he has a strong grasp of the situation. We underestimated him this time!"
How terrifying Lin Yi!
I'm afraid I've already fallen into Lin Yi's trap, and even this military expedition was part of his scheme. This time I'm in big trouble.
"No way, this guy is so terrifying, he even became a god?" The Evil Bodhisattva frowned slightly; he couldn't believe anyone was that powerful.
Hearing his words, Xiao Shan shook his head and said in a deep voice, "He is not a god, but he is a king with many capable people under his command. Prefect Chen Qun stabilized Xiliang Commandery for him and also promoted the reconstruction of Xiliang."
There was also a strategist Jia Xu. He looked rather sleazy, but to become a strategist, he was definitely no ordinary person.
Then there's Wang Yue, the leader of the Net, Lin Yi's powerful weapon. The Net's motto is "A net that can penetrate anywhere in the world." He's definitely a major reason why we're in such a passive position this time.
Then there's Zhang Liao. This guy is ridiculously strong. Luckily, his Formation-Breaking Camp only has three thousand men. If it had tens of thousands more, we probably wouldn't have made it out!"
With so many talented people, Lin Yi, even if he isn't a god, is certainly not an ordinary person; he is a king.
" Chen Qun and Jia Xu may not know, but we've witnessed Wang Yue's Net and Zhang Liao's Formation-Breaking Camp; they are truly no ordinary forces!"
Everyone took a deep breath. Although it was only the tip of the iceberg, it was enough to prove how terrifying Lin Yi was.
The Net of Net has spies all over the north, and it's likely that they've infiltrated our side as well. They're truly omnipresent. Then there's the terrifying fighting power of the Formation-Breaking Camp. Three thousand men can withstand an attack from tens of thousands, which is simply astonishing.
etc!
At this moment, Evil Bodhisattva suddenly thought of a question and said in a deep voice, "As far as I know, Lin Yi still has a great general under his command. It was he who led a thousand men to sweep through nearly thirty to fifty thousand bandits in Xiliang Commandery. How come there is no news of him this time?"
" Ma Chao!"
Tuoba Yu's pupils contracted; he too had thought of this person.
This man could sweep through Xiliang Commandery with a thousand men, which is enough to prove that his strength is not just empty talk. Why didn't he appear this time?
Did Lin Yi feel he didn't need him, or did he have another mission?
Hiss!
Everyone's expression changed drastically, and they felt a chill run down their spines. Could Lin Yi be plotting something malicious?
"General, we must make a decision now: continue the attack or retreat? If we delay too long, Lin Yi might outmaneuver us!" Xiao Shan couldn't help but remind him.
After fighting for so long, our side suffered heavy losses, and the enemy's top general didn't even show up. This couldn't be more outrageous than this.
Tuoba Yu nodded, his gaze turning to Little Pine Mountain, and said in a deep voice, "This time we've consumed a large amount of grain and fodder. If we return empty-handed, many people will surely starve to death."
"Since we can't take Dayu County, let's attack Little Pine Mountain! Although Li Sansi has reinforced his troops considerably, Little Pine Mountain is much easier to take than Great Yu Mountain!"
Moreover, he had previously made arrangements at Little Pine Mountain, planting several hidden stakes, which could now be put to good use.
"Attack Little Pine Mountain?"
Everyone's eyes lit up; this was probably the only way now, otherwise they wouldn't be able to explain themselves when they got back.
The only problem is whether Lin Yi will help Li Sansi. This is the most crucial issue. If we are locked in a fierce battle with Li Sansi, and Lin Yi suddenly intervenes, then we will be in big trouble.