Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 632 - 347: Surprise Troops_2

Thereafter, the small traps became increasingly ubiquitous; the defenders seemed to quite enjoy these tactics, which greatly decimated Han Shanyuan's forces.

After a day of combat, Han Shanyuan was covered in dirt and ash, not only failing to capture the city but also suffering innumerable casualties in his own army. However, by that time, no one was laughing at him, as everyone realized that Great Chu was a tough nut to crack and was not as fragile as they had previously imagined, crumbling at the first touch.

That night, the feudal lords argued endlessly in the Allied Army's main tent, unable to decide who would lead the attack the next day. Everyone knew it was a tough nut to crack, and no one wanted to squander their forces there. In the end, it was Wang Tao who overcame the objections and decided the order of attack by drawing lots, finally putting an end to the farce.

But before he could breathe a sigh of relief and rest for a while, a sentry came to report that a corps had rushed out of the city gates, seemingly about to raid the camp. Forced to rise from his slumber, he dressed and went to check on the military situation, only to be told that it was a false alarm. The enemy had only dispatched a small number of troops to make a feint, but their many banner bearers had misled the sentry into thinking it was another raid.

Lao Han stood atop the city wall, looking at the chaos in the distant Allied Army camp, and couldn't help but reveal a trace of a smile, saying, "I think these guys are already like startled birds; they can't even sleep well after a scare."

"Lao Han, this trick of yours is indeed quite underhanded. If I were the enemy leader, I probably wouldn't be able to sleep soundly either," Madman Wang joked by his side.

His face was still plastered with bandages, but he was spirited, and his words carried an air of confidence. His performance in yesterday's battle had earned him respect among the generals, allowing him to walk tall and proud.

"This is what is known as 'where there is substance, show emptiness; where there is emptiness, show substance.' What would a brute like you know about that?" Lao Han lightly waved his fan as he scolded humorously, prompting laughter from the surrounding generals. After two days of combat, their confidence had grown stronger, the fear of the enemy's numbers had vanished, replaced by a strong desire to distinguish themselves.

After all, Madman Wang had been walking around like his nose was in the air for the past few days, and no one wanted to lose face in front of this fool, so many generals were holding their breath, hoping to prove the strength of their own troops.

Chen Xiong stood to the side, looking towards the Allied Army's main tent with a deep gaze. Having followed Liu Qingyun for many days, he had acquired excellent eyesight and had spotted a troop with torches entering the Allied Army tent from afar. Smiling, he said, "Isn't that troop in the distance their supply convoy?"

Lao Han's eyesight was poor and he couldn't see clearly, but he knew that Chen Xiong was no ordinary person, his vision far superior to others, so he asked, "Can you make out where it's coming from?"

"Of course, judging by the direction, they must have taken the western road. That makes sense; it's the closest to Wang Tao's main camp and most convenient for transporting supplies."

"What, thinking of cutting off their supply route?" Lao Han immediately understood what Chen Xiong was hinting at.

"Of course. My cavalry hasn't been of much use in the siege. I know there's a narrow path to the west of our city that we can use, and I plan to lead the cavalry around them tomorrow to cut off their supply line. They have a large number, and feeding both men and horses consumes a great deal. If we can cut off their supply of provisions, they will fall into chaos without a fight," Chen Xiong said, his eyes shining with anticipation.

Lao Han's eyes also shone when he heard this; it was a battle that could turn the tide of war. The Allied Army was too arrogant, apparently thinking that once they had completely encircled Great Chu, there was no need to worry about protecting their supply lines.

That very night, Chen Xiong rounded up his troops and quietly left the city, heading towards the Allied Army's supply lines through a side path.

At that moment, a soldier approached him. The soldier was hesitant, seeming to have something to say but stopping short. Chen Xiong became intrigued and asked, "Who are you, and do you have something important to report to me?"

"Reporting to the General, my name is Chen San, and I am a local. There's something I'm not sure if I should tell the General, which is why I'm hesitating," the soldier said.

"Speak your mind, I'm not going to bite you. What are you afraid of?" Chen Xiong said with a laugh.

"General, please be careful on this road, it's not clean," Chen San whispered to Chen Xiong.

"Not clean?" Chen Xiong frowned immediately.

"What exactly do you mean by 'unclean'? Explain in detail,"

"Some time ago, an individual claiming to be the Mountain Lord appeared on this road. Anyone passing by must offer a sacrifice to him. At first, he only demanded livestock, but since the world fell into chaos, the Mountain Lord began demanding living people as sacrifices. Otherwise, he would not allow passage and would even threaten lives. It's for this reason that the road gradually fell into disuse, and now, not many people are aware of it," Chen San reported everything he knew.

However, Chen Xiong's face turned somber. Having encountered immortals and demons, he naturally knew that where there's smoke, there's fire. Listening to Chen San, it was clear this was the work of a demon. Yet, he was very reluctant to give up this excellent opportunity.

"I've heard that when an army travels, its vital energy shakes the heavens and earth, and even ghost deities shy away. Now that we have so many troops advancing, even if this Mountain Lord is formidable, he would probably have to avoid our sharp edge. Let's move forward for now and if the situation turns sour, we'll turn back,"

Upon hearing this, Chen San nodded. He didn't really know how strong this Mountain Lord was but figured that with their large numbers, it was unlikely the Mountain Lord would dare to attack.

Chen Xiong led the army down the narrow path in darkness without torches to avoid revealing their position. On both sides of the path were cliffs and precipices, and from time to time, the sound of ghostly wailing rose up, accompanied by the rustling of sand and stones falling. Fortunately, with so many people, they didn't feel particularly frightened.

Deep into the narrow path, a commanding voice rang out, "Mortals below, if you wish to pass this road, offer a pair of boy and girl children."

The soldiers immediately raised their weapons, searching around, but could not find any trace of the other party.

"What kind of demon dares to obstruct my path? Get out of my way at once!" Chen Xiong became furious upon hearing the demand for children. How dare this demon demand such a sacrifice?

"Such a formidable General. It seems you won't realize the power of the Mountain Lord until you've suffered. The voice lingered eerily as a great wind suddenly blew through the path, lifting the gravel and striking the horses, causing many to cry out in pain.

"Damn!" Chen Xiong struggled against the wind, cursing angrily.

If it weren't for the narrow terrain, and had he not had so few people, he would have shown this demon the true power of his military formation.

Just then, alongside the black wind, a group of dark figures appeared, well-equipped but floating in the air - spirits of dead soldiers being manipulated, forming a terrifying army of Yin Soldiers.

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Chen Xiong tightened his grip on the Long Spear, aware that the demon behind all this was powerful, and having cultivated Evil Technique amidst the world's chaos, was not to be underestimated. Although he had practiced extensively on Mountain Luoxia, his innate talent was mediocre. Winning fights among humans was one thing, but facing demons and ghostly entities was another.

At that moment, a crisp child's voice suddenly came through, "Chen Xiong, don't be afraid. Go for it and beat those ghostly entities until they flee in disarray."

Heartened by the voice, which he recognized as Little White Elephant's, Chen Xiong calmed down. He ordered the soldiers to get into formation, seizing the opportunity to test the might of the Long Snake Formation.

At his command, the soldiers quickly arranged themselves into the Long Snake Formation, everyone taking a specific position. Immediately, a powerful presence filled the small valley, halting the advance of the Yin Soldiers.

"It's effective!" Chen Xiong rejoiced internally. It was the first time he had used the military formation and he was still a bit nervous.

At the same time, a pleasingly great force seemed to enter his body through some special connection, making him want to raise his head and howl.

Brandishing his Long Spear with vigor, a flash of light seemed to gleam on the spear. In this moment, Chen Xiong, with a single man and spear, exuded the feel of a mighty army of thousands of horses and soldiers.