I walk sideways in the game world

The sound of trumpets broke the pre-dawn tranquility, heavy footsteps shook the earth, and teams gathered from all directions, gathering under the flag of this ancient city.

Prince Gold led his Golden Knights, each knight was clad in golden armor and held a spear, like a warrior walking out of the sun; the Sand Wolf King rode a tall desert wolf, followed by wild wolf riders, who were wearing cloaks woven from wind and sand, with bloodthirsty light flashing in their eyes; the Snow Girl was light and graceful, followed by agile snow mountain hunters, who held bows and arrows and carried snow-white quivers on their backs, like phantoms in the snow.

Ren Xiaoyao stood on the high platform, looking at the coalition army composed of various tribes, his heart filled with lofty ambitions. He knew that this team was the last hope of this continent, shouldering the heavy responsibility of resisting the Black Iron Empire and protecting their homeland.

"Friends," Ren Xiaoyao's voice was loud and firm. "We come from different places and speak different languages, but we all share a common goal: to protect our homeland!" His gaze swept across the faces of each warrior. "The Black Iron Empire's iron hoofs have crushed countless homes. We must never let them succeed again! We must unite and bravely resist, letting those invaders know that this land is not something they can lay their hands on!"

"Unite! Fight bravely!" The soldiers roared in unison, the sound shaking the sky and resounding through the clouds.

In the days that followed, the entire city became a vast training ground. Ren Xiaoyao personally took to the battlefield, imparting the combat techniques and tactics he had learned from the game to his soldiers without reservation. He taught them how to coordinate combat, exploit terrain, and overcome the strong with the weak. Xia Lin, using her extensive knowledge, provided strong logistical support for the coalition forces. She organized the collection of food and fodder, forged weapons, and treated the wounded, ensuring the army's combat effectiveness.

"Xiaoyao, look." One day, Xia Lin pointed to the map on the table and said to Ren Xiaoyao, "The army of the Black Iron Empire is accustomed to frontal attacks. We can..." Her voice stopped abruptly, her eyes fell on a point on the map, and her brows frowned slightly.

"What's wrong, Xia Lin?" Ren Xiaoyao noticed the change in Xia Lin's expression and immediately came over and looked at the map following her gaze.

Charlene pointed to a dense forest on the map and said, "This is the only way the Black Iron Empire can pass through. We can set up an ambush here and catch them off guard." She paused and continued, "Although the Black Iron Empire's army is powerful, they have a fatal weakness, which is..."

"What is it?" Ren Xiaoyao asked anxiously.

Xia Lin smiled slightly, leaned close to Ren Xiaoyao's ear, and whispered her plan. After listening, Ren Xiaoyao showed a look of surprise on his face and nodded repeatedly.

"Okay! Let's do as you say!" Ren Xiaoyao excitedly made the decision. He knew Xia Lin's wisdom well. Her plan was bold and thorough, and the chances of success were great.

Meanwhile, Prince Jin also provided immense assistance to the coalition forces. He opened the doors of his treasury and unreservedly provided the coalition with the weapons and equipment stored within. These weapons and equipment were crafted by skilled craftsmen from foreign city-states, and were incredibly sharp, sturdy, and durable, far surpassing the standard equipment of the Black Iron Empire.

"Brother Ren Xiaoyao, these are just a little gift from me. I hope they can help you." Prince Jin said generously.

"Prince Jin, I will always remember your kindness!" Ren Xiaoyao said gratefully. He knew that these weapons and equipment would be a timely help to the relatively weak coalition forces.

The allied soldiers put on brand new equipment, their morale boosted. They brandished sharp swords, practiced with powerful bows and crossbows, their eyes filled with the desire for victory.

Everything is ready, just waiting for the Black Iron Empire's army to fall into the trap.

However, at this moment, a sudden news broke the peace in the coalition camp.

"Report! News from the Snow Mountain. The witch doctor... the witch doctor..." A soldier covered in blood stumbled into the tent, his voice trembling with panic. "What happened to the witch doctor?!" Ren Xiaoyao grabbed the soldier's shoulder and asked anxiously.

The soldier gasped and spoke intermittently, "The witch doctor... He over-consumed his own vitality in order to treat his injured brothers... Now... Now the situation is very bad..."

Ren Xiaoyao's heart tightened, and an ominous premonition came over him. The witch doctor was the spiritual leader of the Snow Mountain Tribe and a highly skilled healer. He provided the coalition forces with a large amount of herbs, and more importantly, he selflessly treated countless wounded soldiers.

Without time to think, Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin immediately rushed to the Snow Mountain Tribe. The tribe was filled with sadness. The Snow Girl knelt beside the witch doctor's bed, tears streaming down her face. The witch doctor was pale and his breath was weak, but he wore a relieved smile.

"Witch doctor!" Ren Xiaoyao walked quickly to the bedside and held the witch doctor's hand.

"Child, you're here..." The witch doctor's voice was weak, but he still tried hard to sit up. "Don't worry about me. I'm old and I don't have much time left..."

"Witch doctor, you will be fine, we will cure you!" Xia Lin's eyes were red. She took out a precious pill from her arms and wanted to feed it to the witch doctor.

The witch doctor shook his head and stopped her, "It's useless, my time is up... ahem... I had a premonition of this day a long time ago... I left something for you, I hope it can help you..."

The witch doctor trembled as he pulled out an ancient book from his bosom and handed it to Xia Lin. Xia Lin took the book, opened it, and found that it contained all kinds of magical herbal knowledge and treatment methods.

"This is the experience I have accumulated over the years. I hope you can make good use of it and protect everyone..." The witch doctor's voice became weaker and weaker, his eyes slowly closed, and his hands fell down weakly.

"Witch doctor!" Xia Lin was heartbroken and tears welled up in her eyes.

Ren Xiaoyao suppressed his grief and comforted Xia Lin. He knew that now was not the time to be sad; they had more important things to do. Although the witch doctor had left, the valuable knowledge he left behind would become a powerful weapon for the coalition forces to defeat the powerful enemy.

In the days that followed, Charlene diligently studied the books left by the witch doctor. Using the knowledge within, she developed various healing potions using precious herbs grown in the snowy mountains. These potions proved remarkably effective, significantly improving the coalition's survivability and boosting their morale.

Meanwhile, the Sand Wolf King and the Snow Maiden led their tribesmen into the coalition's training. The Sand Wolf King, skilled in desert warfare, taught the coalition's soldiers how to conceal their movements and harness the wind and sand to attack the enemy. The Snow Maiden, skilled in ice and snow magic, taught the coalition's soldiers how to set traps and attack the enemy with ice and snow magic.

Under the leadership of Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin, the coalition forces trained day and night, constantly improving their combat effectiveness. However, as the coalition forces were actively preparing for war, an even more powerful force was quietly approaching.

"Report! The Black Iron Empire's army is approaching the border and is less than three days away from us!" A scout came galloping on a fast horse and brought shocking news.

Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin looked at each other, their eyes full of solemnity.

The decisive battle is about to begin.

Ren Xiaoyao stood on the platform, watching the troops training below, his brow furrowed slightly. Coming from different regions, the races had vastly different fighting styles, and their coordination was disorganized. The Sand Wolf warriors were accustomed to swift raids in the desert, while the Snow Mountain Elves were more adept at exploiting the ice and snow for guerrilla warfare. The lack of effective coordination between the two groups led to accidental injuries during drills.

"It seems that we need to do more." Ren Xiaoyao turned and said to Xia Lin beside him.

Charlene nodded in agreement. "Trust and understanding between races can't be built overnight."

They decided to break up the coalition and reorganize it, mixing warriors of different races and developing a new set of tactics that maximized the strengths of each race while also emphasizing teamwork. Based on his in-game experience, Ren Xiaoyao designed a set of flag signals and horn calls for communication and command on the battlefield, overcoming the language barrier.

Using the books left by the witch doctor, Charlene developed potions tailored to the constitutions of different races, further enhancing the coalition's overall strength. She also visited various tribes, using sincerity and patience to bridge the divide and encourage them to fight for a common goal.

Thanks to their efforts, the coalition army took on a new look, the soldiers gradually adapted to the new way of fighting, and initial trust was established between the different races.

However, time waits for no one. While the coalition forces were actively preparing for battle, the Black Iron Empire's army was already approaching the border.

"Report! The enemy's vanguard has arrived at Black Wind Pass, less than fifty miles away from us!"

Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin looked at each other and saw determination in each other's eyes.

"Pass the order down, the entire army enters combat status!" Ren Xiaoyao's voice echoed in the valley.

Heifengkou is the vital throat leading into this land and the first line of defense for the coalition forces.

At dusk, a black line appeared on the horizon. It was the army of the Black Iron Empire, surging like a black tide, blocking out the sky and the sun.

Ren Xiaoyao stood on the hillside in front of the Black Wind Mouth, looking at the dark enemy army in the distance, and clenched the long sword in his hand.

"Here it comes..." He whispered, there was no fear in his tone, only determination.

Xia Lin walked over to him and handed him a bowl of water. "I believe you."

Ren Xiaoyao took the bowl of water and drank it all, then turned to face the coalition forces behind him, raised the long sword in his hand, and shouted loudly:

"for freedom!"

"For freedom!" The coalition soldiers shouted in unison, their voices shaking the sky.

The Black Iron Empire's army is getting closer and closer, full of murderous intent, and a war is about to break out...

"Get ready--" Ren Xiaoyao raised his sword high and swung it down suddenly.