" West Sea Army?"
The towering pass was heavily guarded, and the interior of the checkpoint leading to the battle was also under tight security. Facing the sudden arrival of the West Sea Army, the vice admiral led his men to respond from afar on the city wall.
"Is that General Tian Yunhu?" The deputy general on the gate recognized him immediately.
Tian Heng's trusted deputy general, although not well-known, was a high-ranking general in the army, and they still had dealings with each other.
"Hey, Lao Bai, things aren't looking good, are they?" Tian Yunhu grinned and said to the people above, "Open the door quickly, is there any food? If the brothers can make it, let them rest and eat something first."
The lieutenant, called Lao Bai, chuckled, but didn't immediately order the gate to be opened. Instead, he asked, "Why is it your West Sea Army coming to provide support?"
"Nonsense." Zhou Tengbin, another deputy general beside Tian Yunhu, spoke up directly, "The situation in the North Sea is tense, and we can't spare any troops. Where else can we, the West Sea Army, provide support for you here?"
"But we only sent out the distress message three hours ago. Aren't you moving a bit too fast?" Lao Bai frowned.
" Lao Bai, what do you mean?" Tian Yunhu.
"Is there any order from the Lord?"
" Lao Bai, are you looking for trouble?" Zhou Tengbin said coldly, "Our master has been in Cloud Capital for half a month, where did this transfer order come from?"
"Lord Xu Hu went to Liuzhou the day before yesterday and has not returned yet. Has he come with you?"
"What the hell do you mean?" Tian Yunhu started cursing angrily, but before he could finish, a calm and gentle voice interrupted him.
"Lord Xu Hu has gone to provide support in the North Sea."
The sound immediately drew everyone's attention, and Lao Bai quickly bowed above, saying, "Greetings, Lord Tian Heng."
To be honest, the Battle God Army disliked the West Sea Army, especially in the last two years. The Fighting Fighter Army was doing the most dangerous and tiring work, while the West Sea Army was doing all the easy money. Anyone would feel uncomfortable in that situation.
Especially Tian Yunhu, who always looked down on them, these peasants, made the Fighter Army's generals, including Lao Bai, very dislike him.
Although the distinction between bloodline soldiers and ordinary soldiers has largely disappeared among the soldiers in Jiangnan, the bloodline soldiers of the Tian Household family still maintain an arrogant attitude in the West Sea Army, which the Fighter Army finds quite distasteful.
After all, the hard battles are fought by the Fighter Army, and their Fighter Army in Jiangnan is the highest. How dare you outsiders who reap the benefits look down on us? What gives you the audacity?
However, Lao Bai still respected Tian Heng relatively. After all, they had met a few times, and Tian Heng had a good attitude and a good relationship with his Laoda Xu Hu.
"This demonic attack is on a large scale, not only here, but also in the North Sea. The Northern Wolf Kingdom has just submitted to Jiangnan. If North Sea City falls now, Jiangnan will lose face. There's no other way; Lord Xu Hu must be there to oversee things."
"I see." Lao Bai nodded immediately.
Tian Yunhu and Zhou Tengbin exchanged glances, thinking to themselves: their Laoda brother is indeed the most clever.
This Fighter Army has always believed that Xu Hu is the strongest person in Jiangnan. The Northern Wolf Kingdom has just submitted to the emperor, and if North Sea is lost, the prestige that Jiangnan has just established will be completely destroyed. Moreover, Chen Qing has invested a lot of resources in the Northern Wolf Kingdom, so it is absolutely not allowed to be lost.
The reason given for needing Xu Hu to urgently go and oversee the situation was quite valid.
"With the lord absent, this arrangement was made after discussions between Lord Wei Gongcheng and several members of the Shen Family. Does General Bai have any further questions?"
Upon hearing this, Lao Bai quickly bowed again. "Please forgive me, Lord Tian. I bear the heavy responsibility of guarding the pass; it is truly..."
"It's alright." Tian Heng raised his hand to interrupt him, and said gently, " General Bai is simply fulfilling his duty. How is the battle going?"
"The enemy attacked fiercely, without warning, and on an unprecedented scale!" General Bai immediately became focused when the topic of battle came up. "Fortunately, Lord Gatekeeper reacted quickly and activated the great formation, which temporarily held the line. However, we don't know the true size of the enemy force, so we immediately requested reinforcements from above."
"Alright," Tian Heng nodded. "Open the gate. I'll take over the city's defense this time, and you'll be under my command for the time being."
This seemingly natural takeover of the city gate's defenses seemed to dispel Lao Bai's last remaining suspicion, and he immediately raised his hand. "Open the gate!"
The massive gate slowly lifted, and the million-ton stone gate began to rise automatically.
Seeing this, Zhou Tengbin whispered, "This country bumpkin was suspicious just now, but now that our Laoda says he's going to take over the city's defenses, he's suddenly not suspicious anymore?"
"You don't understand," Tian Yunhu chuckled. "These peasants have always thought that our West Sea Army likes to steal credit, and our West Sea Army is also eager for some battle achievements to enhance its prestige. Our Laoda's eagerness to take over the city defense and make meritorious contributions has actually made them lower their guard and think it's only natural."
"I see. Laoda really understands people's hearts," Zhou Tengbin nodded with a smile.
"Shut up!" Tian Heng said coldly, "Say less, tell the brothers to get ready. Once we're in the city, we'll attack as a unified force!"
"Yes, Laoda!" Tian Yunhu and Zhou Tengbin immediately showed excited smiles.
Not far behind, many West Sea Army overheard their conversation, their faces showing complex emotions.
They weren't possessed by Ancient Demon; they were simply following orders from their leader. But the task their leader was asking them to do was causing them immense distress.
Indeed, the West Sea Army and the Fighter Army are rivals, and neither looks down on the other. Especially recently, after the West Sea Army reaped all the benefits in the Southeast War, the Fighter Army has become even more resentful of them. Sometimes when they meet, there are quite a few frictions between them. During the holidays, there have even been small-group skirmishes and fights.
Even so, betraying and slaughtering them is another matter entirely.
Moreover, the key issue is that there is an invasion of demons from the outside.
They don't like the Fighter Army, but they love Jiangnan.
Even the personal guards who had long followed Tian Heng now considered Jiangnan their home, and this order to rebel was causing them immense distress.
But the divine command they believed in left them no choice but to obey.
Some soldiers were so conflicted that their hands trembled violently as they held their weapons, and their faces were deathly pale, clearly showing no will to fight.
Of course, there were also some guards who were extremely excited, seemingly without any remorse for this betrayal and rebellion.
As the city gate slowly rose, Tian Heng waved his hand, and the 100,000- West Sea Army troops maintained their formation in an orderly manner and slowly marched into the city.
Several of the parasitized lieutenants also moved closer to Tian Heng, waiting for their chance to strike.
According to the plan, the moment Tian Heng ordered them to act, they would swiftly behead those high-ranking officers of the Fighter Army, causing brief chaos and creating space for the soldiers behind them to launch a surprise attack!
From the moment the door opened, they knew that this peasant army from Jiangnan, which rose from the common people, was about to come to an end.
This is how it should be; such heresy that disregards bloodline and hierarchy should not exist!
Tian Yunhu lowered his head, concealing the excited killing intent in his scarlet eyes. His whole body trembled uncontrollably. After the Fighter Army was wiped out this time, his own army should also clean up its atmosphere. What bullshit about equal opportunities and different bloodlines? Equality? That's a waste of resources!
Even if the Power of Faith can transform ordinary people into Transcendent, aren't those with bloodlines more valuable to cultivate?
Given limited resources, shouldn't priority be given to bloodlines and descendants?
That fool Chen Qing is just seeking fame and fortune. If he had focused his resources on his own bloodline earlier, the military forces in Jiangnan would probably have already pacified the north. There wouldn't be so many problems now.
What an absolute idiot.
With a cold laugh, he rode his horse into the pass, his muscles relaxing, waiting for the following troops to enter the city before suddenly attacking. Huh?
Suddenly, with a loud crash, the massive boulder of the city gate behind them collapsed, slamming the gate shut once more!
Tian Yunhu turned around in astonishment. The army was still outside. What was going on? Why was the city gate closed?
"Do it!!"
From the city wall came Lao Bai's familiar yet unfamiliar voice.