The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 837 An Invincible Nation
Zhu Xiong Ying scoffed disdainfully: "An ambush? With their abilities? I'd like to see what tricks they can pull!"

The army continued its advance, and finally, they arrived at a vast plain.

The plains were deserted, save for the howling north wind and the swirling snow.

"Your Majesty, be careful, it might be a trap!" the veteran general warned again.

Zhu Xiong Ying waved his hand impatiently: "What's there to be afraid of! My army is invincible! What is there to fear from mere Rakshasa!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the earth suddenly trembled, as if something enormous was approaching.

Immediately afterwards, a dark mass of people appeared on the horizon, surging in like a tide.

"Enemy attack!" The Ming army was thrown into chaos.

However, what shocked them even more was that what appeared before them was not ordinary soldiers, but a group of... bears!

Tens of thousands of giant bears, like an iron torrent, charged towards the Ming army!

These giant bears are enormous, with thick skin and immense strength; ordinary swords and knives cannot harm them in the slightest.

Even more terrifying, each of these giant bears carried a Rakshasa soldier, wielding a spear, who attacked the Ming army from above.

The Ming army had never seen such a terrifying enemy, and their ranks were thrown into chaos, with soldiers fleeing in all directions.

"What the hell is this?!" Zhu Xiong Ying was dumbfounded. He never dreamed that the Russians would use bears to fight!

The Emperor's Sword in his hand struck the giant bear, leaving only a shallow white mark.

"Your Majesty, retreat quickly!" The old general shouted, desperately protecting Zhu Xiong Ying.

Zhu Xiong Ying then realized what was happening and quickly turned his horse around, trying to escape the battlefield.

However, it was too late.

Countless giant bears had surrounded them, and the Ming army was trapped and struggling to hold on.

Just then, a dashing figure riding a giant polar bear, clad in white armor, appeared in the center of the battlefield.

She was a woman, a woman of breathtaking beauty.

Holding a massive battle axe, she stared coldly at Zhu Xiong Ying, her voice as icy as ice: "You are the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty?"

The woman rode a giant polar bear, looking down upon the surrounded Ming army like an ice goddess. The battle axe in her hand gleamed coldly, reflecting on her icy face.

"So you are the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty?" Her voice was clear and crisp, yet carried a hint of barely perceptible mockery.

Zhu Xiong Ying was in a sorry state, covered in blood and mud, his previous arrogance completely gone. He forced himself to remain calm and shouted, "I am the Son of Heaven! You barbarians, kneel down at once!"

The woman chuckled softly, her laughter as clear as a wind chime, yet tinged with a hint of mockery: "The Emperor? I see, he's nothing special. He can't even handle the bears of my Rakshasa tribe, yet he dares to call himself the Emperor?"

Zhu Xiong Ying was enraged: "You...you dare to be so bold! I will definitely crush you, you Rakshasa, and tear you to pieces!"

The woman remained unmoved, simply saying, "Is that so? I'd like to see what else you've got." With that, she raised her battle axe, pointing it at Zhu Xiong Ying, and shouted, "Kill!"

The giant bears roared deafeningly and charged towards the Ming army once again.

The Ming army was already demoralized, and now they were completely routed, abandoning their armor and weapons and fleeing in all directions.

The veteran general beside Zhu Xiong Ying was desperately resisting the giant bear's attacks, and his body was already covered in wounds.

"Your Majesty, hurry! As long as we're alive, we can always fight again!" The old general used his last bit of strength to push Zhu Xiong Ying onto his warhorse.

Zhu Xiong Ying glanced around and saw soldiers fighting and roaring bears everywhere. He knew that the situation was hopeless, so he could only grit his teeth and spur his horse to gallop away.

The woman watched Zhu Xiong Ying flee, a cold smile appearing on her lips, but she did not order a pursuit.

"Send him back and tell his people that the Rakshasa are not to be trifled with," she said calmly. "Next time he comes, I won't let him off so easily."

……

Zhu Xiong Ying fled all the way back to the capital, utterly disheveled and like a stray dog. He simply couldn't understand how his supposedly invincible army could be defeated by a bunch of bears!

What humiliated him even more was that he had been humiliated by a woman!

He locked himself in his palace, refusing to eat or drink, and spent his days drowning his sorrows in alcohol.

The court officials were also filled with anxiety and did not know what to do.

"Your Majesty, the Rakshasa are coming with great force. How should we deal with them?" a minister asked cautiously.

Zhu Xiong Ying slammed his wine glass to the ground and roared, "Respond? I want revenge! I want that woman to pay the price!"

“Your Majesty, please calm your anger. The Rakshasa Kingdom is powerful, and it is not advisable for us to wage war against them now!” another minister advised.

"Shut up! My mind is made up. Anyone who dares to stop me will be killed!" Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes were bloodshot, and he looked like a madman.

……

Meanwhile, Catherine the Rakshasa Queen stood atop the high city wall, gazing into the distance.

She was dressed in white armor, looking heroic and valiant, like a war goddess.

Behind her were thousands of Rakshasa soldiers and those majestic giant bears.

"Your Majesty, the Ming emperor has already fled back to the capital. Should we pursue him while we are ahead?" a general asked.

Ekaterina shook her head: "No rush. Let him go back and think it over. Next time he comes, I will show him what true strength is."

She paused, then said, "Pass down the order to strengthen defenses and guard against any Ming army invasion."

"Yes!" The general took the order and left.

Ekaterina gazed into the distance, her eyes filled with confidence and ambition.

She wanted the whole world to know that the Rakshasa were an invincible nation!

……

Zhu Xiong Ying did not give up the idea of ​​revenge.

He endured hardship and worked diligently to improve the military and prepare for war.

He even spent a fortune to purchase a weapon called "firearm" from various countries in the Western Regions.

He believed that with such a powerful weapon, he would surely be able to defeat the Rakshasa and wash away his shame.

Three years later, Zhu Xiong Ying once again assembled a large army and marched north in a mighty force.

This time, he not only brought elite soldiers, but also a large number of firearms.

He vowed to make Catherine kneel at his feet and beg for his forgiveness.

However, when he set foot on the land of Rakshasa again, he discovered that things were not as simple as he had imagined...

The Rakshasa army was also equipped with firearms!

Moreover, their firearms were more advanced and more powerful than those of the Ming army!

The Ming army was once again plunged into a bitter battle...

Just then, Catherine appeared on the battlefield riding her white bear.

She looked at Zhu Xiong Ying with a playful smile on her lips: "It seems you still haven't learned your lesson."

Looking at Catherine and the well-equipped Russian soldiers behind her, Zhu Xiong Ying felt a deep sense of despair...

Ekaterina, riding her white bear, looked down at Zhu Xiong Ying as if she were a god looking down on an ant, and laughed contemptuously: "Three years have passed, and you are still so... vulnerable."

(End of this chapter)