#467 - One versus Ten Thousand (Part 1)
We can't break through now, too many people will die!
"Boom!!!"
Xu Sui Sui's shout at the last moment was like a "Fire Burst Talisman" detonated in Wei Changtian's heart.
Countless pieces of information and guesses that could be deduced from this exploded in his mind, also causing the hand he had swung out to stop abruptly in mid-air.
What does "can't break through now" mean?
But what's the point of such a lie?
In less than a few breaths, one question after another muddled Wei Changtian's thoughts into a mess.
Truth and falsehood intertwined, and he couldn't analyze the answer to any of the questions in a short time.
Fortunately, he had faced this kind of situation too many times before, so he also understood that he must grasp the most crucial question at the moment.
The blade pressed down, firmly against Xu Sui Sui's collarbone.
Wei Changtian leaned forward suddenly, and an invisible string in the air seemed to tighten instantly, also gripping Xu Sui Sui's throat.
The latter didn't know if it was an illusion, but she did feel that even breathing became difficult and stagnant at this moment.
Then, a slow and cold voice sounded in her ear.
"If we break through now, what will happen?"
"Also, how did you know?"
"Crackling!"
At her feet, the torch that Xu Sui Sui had dropped was still burning with all its might.
The flickering firelight reflected on the blade, leaving a winding bloodstain on her fair skin, mixed with the constantly dripping blood.
However, compared to just now, Xu Sui Sui's expression had slowly become calmer.
She bit her lip lightly, meeting Wei Changtian's eyes without flinching.
"Wei Changtian, I'm really trying to help you."
"Those Fire Burst Talismans were to attract your attention, thereby delaying the start of the breakout."
"But I can't cultivate, I don't have internal energy, so I have to use an open flame to activate the talisman."
"But, but I was afraid that once I ignited the talisman paper, I wouldn't be able to escape in time and would be blown up myself, so I was just trying to figure out a way."
"As a result, before I could figure out a way, you suddenly came."
"..."
At the end, Xu Sui Sui's expression even became a little embarrassed, as if she felt she was very stupid.
But Wei Changtian still stared at her with a cold face, quickly analyzing her words in his mind.
Ignoring the details, it sounded like it made sense.
After all, once Xu Sui Sui triggered these Fire Burst Talismans, the huge explosion would definitely attract the attention of himself and Liang Zhen, which would very likely lead to a temporary postponement of the breakout for the sake of safety.
And Xu Sui Sui doesn't have internal energy. If she used an open flame to light the talisman, she would indeed easily hurt herself, so she hadn't acted yet.
So...she wasn't informing the enemy?
Although it made sense, Wei Changtian definitely couldn't believe Xu Sui Sui so easily.
Because her explanation just now didn't answer the two most important questions.
"I didn't ask you that."
Narrowing his eyes, Wei Changtian's expression remained unchanged: "If we break out at Hai hour, what exactly will happen? And how did you know about this?"
"I'll give you one last chance. If you still don't say..."
"Don't ask."
Suddenly, before Wei Changtian could finish his threatening words, Xu Sui Sui shook her head and interrupted: "I can't say."
"Is that so?"
Wei Changtian sneered, and the blade pressed down on Xu Sui Sui's shoulder socket suddenly sank, even forcing the latter to sit down on the ground.
"What? Does your system have restrictions in this regard?"
"..."
"N-no..."
Supporting herself with her hands in front of her, Xu Sui Sui looked quite embarrassed at this time, and her voice was intermittent.
However, she still struggled to raise her head, looking at Wei Changtian with a helpless and compassionate gaze, and replied softly:
"Wei Changtian, I think it's better for you not to know..."
"..."
A thousand machines, clouds and brocade heavy, a galaxy in the east.
It's better for you not to know.
This sentence was very familiar, because someone had also heard it before they died.
In an instant, Wei Changtian's figure suddenly trembled uncontrollably.
Then, the Leiying Blade slipped down little by little, slowly hanging down by his side.
Noticing his appearance, Xu Sui Sui, who had finally escaped danger, became a little panicked.
She scrambled to get up from the ground, hesitating to take a step closer, as if she was preparing to say something more.
However, at this moment, a distant and muffled "rumbling" sound suddenly came from not far away.
"..."
The two of them suddenly turned their heads, their vision obscured by darkness.
Xu Sui Sui was a little dazed, not knowing what the sound represented.
But Wei Changtian knew it all too well.
This was the sound of the city gate opening.
Taking a deep look at Xu Sui Sui, he slowly closed his eyes.
"Hai hour has arrived... Is it still in time?"
"..."
Xu Sui Sui was stunned for a long while, then shook her head gently: "It's too late, you can't stop it alone."
"Is that so?"
A wry smile appeared on the corner of Wei Changtian's mouth, gradually disappearing again.
A few breaths later, when he opened his eyes again, only firmness remained in his eyes.
"Let's try anyway."
As the last sentence was spoken, a golden dragon scale appeared in his palm, and then, without any hesitation, he pressed it towards the position of his dantian.
The next second...
"Crack! Crackle!!!"
"Boom!!!"
Blinding golden light exploded instantly, and the majestic air waves surged, stirring up scorching yellow sand and gravel all over the ground.
Her long skirt rustling in the hurricane, Xu Sui Sui suddenly widened her eyes, staring blankly at Wei Changtian in the golden light, seeing a golden dragon flying around the latter's body.
At this moment, she suddenly had a very real feeling—
Wei Changtian's aura seemed to be soaring, soaring, and soaring again at a speed visible to the naked eye, until it suddenly broke through that invisible barrier with the momentum of a flood...
"Bang!!!"
His robe exploded, and the tattered cloth was instantly submerged in the endless golden light.
Wei Changtian, naked from the waist up, didn't care, just slowly sheathed Leiying, and then took a step forward.
"Lead the way."
"Report!!!"
Ten miles north of Guanghan City, in the main tent of the suppression army.
When the messenger rushed into the tent and reported the news of the Shu army's sudden breakout to Han Zhao, although his heart was calm, he showed great anger.
"What?!"
"All generals, listen to the order!"
"..."
He stood up abruptly, and after only a moment's thought, he issued several orders in succession.
Several deputy generals in the tent immediately took orders, turned around, and prepared to lead their troops to pursue the rebel army.
However, before they could leave the tent, the tent curtain was suddenly lifted, and another messenger ran in.
"Reporting, General!"
"General Liu Guang of the Zhenshen Camp sends a message!"
"Scouts from the Zhenshen Camp discovered that the rebel army intends to break out from the southwest of Guanghan City. General Liu has led his camp's soldiers to intercept the enemy on the south side!"
"..."
"What?!"
His eyes widened in an instant, but this time Han Zhao wasn't pretending: "Isn't the Zhenshen Camp supposed to be blocking the enemy's supplies in the south?! Why are they near Guanghan City at this time?!"
"Reporting, General!"
The messenger didn't notice anything unusual and quickly replied: "The Zhenshen Camp has moved its troops closer to Guanghan City this morning!"
"Nonsense! Why am I unaware of this?!"
"G-General, this humble one is not clear..."
"..."
The firelight flickered, and the main tent suddenly fell into silence.
According to military orders, the latest movements of any camp should be reported to the main general at all times.
But now Han Zhao is unaware of this, there must be a problem or loophole in some link.
It is possible that someone deliberately concealed it, or it could just be an accident.
But no matter why, Han Zhao knew that now was not the time to consider this question.
The most important thing right now is how to prevent this suddenly appearing army from interfering with the Shu army's breakout.
Han Zhao certainly has the right to order the Zhenshen Camp to stop the pursuit, but...
"Humph! Liu Guang's actions can be considered a lucky accident!"
With a cold snort, Han Zhao narrowed his eyes and ordered: "Immediately order Liu Guang not to advance rashly!"
"Killing enemies is allowed, but do not pursue them relentlessly, lest you fall into the enemy's trap!"
"Yes!"
The messenger immediately clasped his fists in response, turned around, and ran out of the tent.
The remaining deputy generals in the tent also quickly left at this time, saying things like "Liu Guang's kid has taken advantage of a great opportunity," and their expressions were not as nervous as before.
Indeed, if you stand from the perspective of the imperial army, the sudden appearance of the Zhenshen Camp is indeed a good thing.
Not only can they intercept the enemy at the fastest speed, but they might even be able to wipe out the entire Shu army.
But for Han Zhao...
He couldn't order the Zhenshen Camp to stop the pursuit just now, because he didn't have any reason to.
If he forcibly did so, he would probably lose his position as the main general tomorrow morning, and Wei Changtian's plan would definitely fail.
And now, although the situation is equally critical, at least the Shu army still has the possibility of breaking out from the encirclement and suppression of the Zhenshen Camp.
Do not pursue relentlessly, this is all Han Zhao can do.
As for how many of the Shu army can escape...
Looking at the sand table in front of him, Han Zhao sighed softly.
There are a total of six "Zhen" character flags, each representing 10,000 people, for a total of 60,000.
Even if the Zhenshen Camp cannot mobilize all its members to intercept, it will be at least half.
If you add the nearly 10,000-strong encirclement force in the southwest direction, although it is weak, and the reinforcements that will continuously rush to the battlefield once the two sides are engaged in a fierce battle...
Alas.
Let fate decide.
