Whale Falls and Becomes a God

Chapter 148: Fighting in the South of the City Again
"This……"

The person who offered advice was speechless for a while.

Given the current situation on both sides, as well as factors like morale and military resolve, if the Sui army only sought to resist rather than repel or destroy the enemy, they could hold out for three or four hours, but the outcome would likely be quite disastrous.

Three or four hours is still the latest estimate, and it is very likely that one or two hours will be enough!

"Your Highness is wise! Let's do this..."

Madam Ronghua was the first to speak out in support, then looked at everyone and reminded them, "Our army originally planned to launch the general attack at noon! Now the enemy has only counterattacked a few hours earlier, so what is there to worry about?"

"Here!"

Everyone knew that Madam Ronghua was forcing Prince Jingwu to support her, but they all agreed solemnly.

This wasn't a battle to attack or defend a city wall; active general attack and passive defense were two completely different things. Furthermore, the difference between the Sui army joining forces and the eastern Sui army fighting alone against the Shangliang army was even greater!
……

"Have you heard? Prince Shangliang plans to sacrifice the army, make a feint to the east and attack in the west, buy time for himself and several high-ranking officials to escape and lure away the enemy..."

"What is that? Kerosene? King Shangliang intends to burn down the city, burn down Hailing City, and burn the people of Hailing to death..."

"There's a fire! There's a fire (on fire)!"

"Now Hailing City has been surrounded by the Sui army on all sides, and Prince Shangliang has no reinforcements yet. He is doomed..."

"The Hailing Tao family is a thousand-year-old family, and their wealth rivals that of a nation. Not only do they smuggle salt and iron, they also control maritime transport and own a massive fleet..."

"It is said that the Shangliang army is forcibly requisitioning merchant ships and fishing boats, intending to plunder Hailing and escape..."

……

When the Shangliang army was about to move out in large numbers, rumors suddenly spread everywhere, with all kinds of stories.

What is more serious is that thugs are emerging, thieves are rampant, and burning, killing and looting are gradually increasing in the eastern, western and northern urban areas, making the situation increasingly chaotic.

It's worth mentioning that, perhaps because Shangliang Wang Shen Faxing came from the Wujun Shen family and had a strong sense of self-control, even though Shen Faxing was now somewhat desperate and mad, he had not considered taking action against the aristocratic families and various forces within Hailing City, such as allowing his soldiers to plunder or kill innocent people.

"boom……"

All sorts of rumors and the sudden rise of anger naturally reached Shen Faxing's ears very quickly, and he immediately slammed the table in anger:

"How despicable! What orthodoxy are you talking about? How dare the Sui army slander me like this and shake the people's hearts!"

Yin Qian quickly bowed and tried to persuade him, "Your Highness, please calm down! This action just shows that the Sui army is feeling guilty, so they're using this method to disrupt our morale and destabilize Hailing!"

Shen Faxing also believed that the Sui army had infiltrated the three major urban areas and immediately issued a ruthless order: "Pass the order down, clear the city and the streets! Anyone who commits arson, looting, or brawls... will be killed without mercy!"

When the Shangliang army first heard the rumors and the chaotic times, they subconsciously thought that it was the Sui army that did it, otherwise how could such a coincidence happen?
Unfortunately, most of the military offerings had already left, so even if the soldiers on Shangliang saw someone appearing and disappearing mysteriously, climbing walls or flying through the air, they could only stare helplessly, unless they sent out a large army to form a formation to surround and pursue him.

"Your Highness, please think twice! If our army arrests and kills people on a large scale, it will be exactly what the enemy wants!"

Everyone's expressions changed. Jiang Yuanchao was horrified and quickly offered advice, warning, "More importantly, this will not only make the situation more chaotic but also fuel suspicion among the military and civilians. This move will require mobilizing and wasting a lot of our military resources. It would be better to focus all our efforts on killing the enemy. Then the rumors and chaos will resolve themselves!"

"Huh! Huh..."

Shen Faxing was so angry that his facial features were grim and his breathing became heavier, but he did not insist on his own opinion.

After all, what the Shangliang Army lacks most now are masters and powerful people. It is not impossible to besiege, capture and kill those rioters, but it requires mobilizing a large army to deal with them, which is indeed a waste of military strength and makes people think more!

"Send the order! Attack with all our might, defeat and repel the Sui army in one fell swoop!"

Maintaining a trace of rationality, Shen Faxing gave the order with murderous intent.

…“Boom! Boom! Boom…”

On the defense line of the southern city, the drums of war sounded, shaking the entire city.

This is beating drums in the city and commanding the army, right next to the people, so naturally the impact is greater!
The army, like a vast wave, is bathed in iron-blooded murderous clouds, with murderous clouds covering its heads. Its mighty military force presses towards the South City District, as if dark clouds are pressing down on the city, threatening to destroy it!
"Boom! Boom! Boom..."

The Shangliang army naturally also had war equipment, and even moved some of the city wall defense equipment off the wall to target the Sui army and its defensive facilities guarding the southern city wall.

The roar was resounding, and huge rocks ranging from several meters to dozens of meters, huge crossbows, and even a roaring torrent of vital energy "Thunder" poured down madly towards the southern city area.

The shields were like walls, the spears like forests, and the arrows like rain.

Sword and shield soldiers were in the front, spearmen were next, and sharp arrows and powerful crossbows roared from a distance...

"Iron wall!"

"The situation has changed dramatically!"

"Quicksand!"

"Wind, snow, and frost!"

……

The Sui army mobilized a large number of divine cultivators to the south city wall, and each of them cast spells.

For a moment, golden light bloomed, and the hastily built stone walls, wooden fences, etc. of the defense line were covered with a golden coat, which greatly enhanced the defense and made it more solid and tough.

Unfortunately, divine cultivation and divine techniques still relied heavily on the original body to enhance and strengthen the original defense. The southern city wall defense line was originally built on a temporary basis. Even with the help of second-grade divine cultivators, it was still unable to withstand the bombardment of war machines and soon collapsed!
The sky was filled with evil clouds and murderous aura. The wind and clouds were roaring, and the sky was getting darker, as if the end of the world was approaching.

There are also roaring ice and snow winds with a sharp drop in temperature, frosted buildings, and ice-covered ground.

The Sui army also mobilized a lot of war equipment to the front line and quickly launched an attack on the Shangliang army. Every attack could knock down and kill a group of soldiers, but it could not stop the mighty army at all!

However, more Sui army war equipment was deployed on the south city wall, which was a worst-case scenario.

If the battle in Nancheng District goes against them, the war machines can attack from high altitude and greatly hinder the offensive of Shangliang Army, and they are not easy to be destroyed!

"boom……"

Before the Shangliang army could reach them, several stones were thrown down and huge crossbows screamed piercingly. The several-meter-high defense lines that were shining with golden light like a "copper wall and iron barrier" were all blown down by the force!

"Fight and retreat, archers, shoot with all your might!"

Xiao Ying personally arrived at the front lines, halberd in hand, brow furrowed, closely monitoring the battle situation. He also brought Dugu Feng, Xie Yingdeng, the four maids and monk guards, as well as pure body cultivators Wu Changqing and Shen Buhui, who were from the Vajra Martial Arts School and excelled in close combat and possessed strong physiques.

Madam Ronghua is in charge of the overall situation, while generals such as Chen Hanyu and Liu Qianqing are responsible for the battle situation in their respective areas.

While resisting the counterattack from the southern city wall, the Sui army could not give up the battle outside the city. They also had to be on high alert against the Shangliang army rushing out of the city from the east, west and north and encircling the south of the city!

Military orders are conveyed and military flags are flying.

As the Shangliang army launched an endless and surging attack, Xiao Ying did not rely on his own cultivation and combat power to force the Sui army to follow him and defend to the death. Instead, he held a spear and watched, leading his army to fight and retreat!

Soon, under the influence of catapults, giant crossbows, and rain of arrows, the Shangliang army was like a wave destroying and flooding the front line of defense, forcing and charging the Sui army into retreat...

One hundred meters, one mile, two miles...

The Sui army seemed to be unable to resist... and indeed could not be stopped, so they slowly gave up the vast space of the southern city area and retreated to the towering southern city wall behind them!
(End of this chapter)