Braised Dragon with Soy Sauce

Ji Wu was so angry that he trembled all over.

As they fled, Mo Yuming's two cavalry units relentlessly attacked them like maggots clinging to a bone.

They would always suddenly appear, unleash a barrage of arrows, and then immediately leave, never lingering in battle.

Each time Ji Wu's soldiers were ready to fight, the enemy had already fled and disappeared.

Before Ji Wu's army collapsed, all its arrows were used up, and its horses were either dead or lost, leaving very few remaining.

Therefore, faced with Mo Yuming's cavalry attack, they could only watch helplessly as the enemy army left, without any recourse.

Moreover, after days of fleeing, all the soldiers were exhausted and their fighting strength was less than half of what it usually was.

Furthermore, there were always people lying in ambush along the way, occasionally shooting arrows specifically at officers and generals, causing them to live in constant fear.

Under the repeated attacks of Generals Jiang and Liu, Ji Wu's soldiers were either killed, wounded, or fled. His 15,000 men were quickly reduced by nearly half, leaving him with less than 8,000.

Everyone was living in constant fear, and they had become like frightened birds on the run, running away in terror at the slightest sound.

Many of these generals were also suddenly and inexplicably killed on their escape route, without even seeing the killer.

"Your Highness, we're just ahead at Shili Slope. Beyond Shili Slope lies the territory of Zhongyuan City! Lord Zhang's troops are stationed there!"

"Quickly, order the soldiers to advance rapidly. If we hold on for another incense stick's time, we'll reach the territory of Zhongyuan City and shake off those vermin!"

Seeing Shili Slope in sight, Ji Wu was secretly delighted and immediately ordered his soldiers to quicken their pace.

"Ji Wu, you've arrived in Shangyuan City, why don't you come in and have a seat? I'd like to show you some hospitality!"

At this moment, a voice suddenly rang out, sounding particularly abrupt in the tense atmosphere.

Ji Wu was startled, wondering where the voice came from.

He looked around warily, only to find it completely silent except for the rustling of the wind through the trees.

Ji Wu's face grew even more somber; he knew that the dangers along the way were not yet over.

The mysterious voice filled him with doubt and unease.

On a hillside not far ahead, Su Yangyan, dressed in purple armor and riding a crimson cloud horse, slowly walked out of the woods, carrying a battle halberd, and appeared opposite Ji Wu, blocking Ji Wu's path.

"You traitorous Su! I've always treated you well, yet you dare to break your promise and occupy my Shangyuan City! I will never let you go!"

Upon seeing that it was Su Yangyan blocking their way, before Ji Wu could even speak, City Lord Liao flew into a rage and began to curse.

"Betrayal? Do you, Lord Liao, deserve such a title?"

Every single person in Shangyuan City, from top to bottom, curses and insults you behind your back!

You are arrogant and domineering, bullying men and women and committing all sorts of evil deeds! Everyone wants to kill you!

You killed my daughter and maimed my son! I, Su Yangyan, have long ago vowed to never share the same sky with you! I wish I could drink your blood and eat your flesh!

If I weren't outnumbered and outmatched, I, Su, would have already taken your head!

What do you mean by betraying one's master for personal gain, colluding with the enemy and selling out one's country? When did the Tianxuan Continent become ruled by the Wu? The Tianxuan Continent has always followed the principle that the capable are kings and the losers are bandits.

"Furthermore, my ancestors have been based in Luoxia City for over a thousand years. Back then, you, surnamed Liao, were still nowhere to be found. When did Luoxia City become yours, surnamed Liao?"

Su Yangyan's swift words left the two speechless and ashamed.

They stood there, unsure how to begin.

"You two, surnamed Wu and Liao, have committed numerous evils. Today, I, Su, will act on behalf of Heaven to bring about justice. You will pay with your lives!"

Su Yangyan raised his halberd and thrust it at City Lord Liao.

Upon seeing this, Wu Ji immediately ordered a middle-aged man dressed in brown beside her to take action and fight back.

Just as the man in brown stepped out of the group and walked towards Su Yangyan, suddenly three old men appeared out of nowhere, smiling at him:

"You few Heavenly Realm cultivators, don't get involved in their affairs. If you're bored, we old men can keep you company!"

After speaking, the two old men looked up at the transvestite standing next to Ji Wu, as well as another man wearing a black robe and a dark cloth hat that covered most of his face, and then waved to them.

The old men blocking the way for the martial arts master were none other than Tu Ye, He Ye, and Xi Ye, who had been stationed in Shangyuan City.

Both Tu Ye and He Ye are at least at the third level of the Heavenly Rank, and Xi Ye is at the second level of the Heavenly Rank. They are more than capable of dealing with Wu Ji's subordinates, who are at the third, second, and first levels.

After drawing away the three experts beside Ji Wu, a group of soldiers emerged one after another from behind Su Yangyan. Leading them was General Qi, who had come from a detour, and his two thousand cavalrymen, followed by three thousand soldiers from the garrison of Shangyuan City.

They occupied the ten-mile-long slope leading to Zhongyuan City from their elevated position.

Behind the rocks on both sides of the slope, several hundred Falcon team members, armed with crossbows and dressed in black, were revealed.

The marquis's soldiers, who were already on edge, instinctively retreated when they saw that the enemy had blocked their path. But they hadn't gone far when two cavalry units surrounded them from behind, blocking all their escape routes.

"Wu Ji, now that you're here, don't leave. If you surrender immediately, I can spare your life!"

As you've seen, you basically have no chance of escaping. You might as well just surrender!

Although the two sides are roughly equal in numbers, their combat strength is worlds apart.

Wu Ji's army is now basically out of ammunition and food, and has lost its fighting capacity, while Mo Yuming's army is fully armed and full of fighting spirit.

At this moment, the atmosphere on Shili Slope was extremely tense.

Wu Ji's face was grim as she looked at the enemy troops around her, her heart filled with despair. She knew she was trapped in a desperate situation, with little chance of escape.

Blocking the enemy's retreat, Jiang Yuheng pointed his spear forward at the trembling enemy soldiers and shouted:

"I'll give you the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to consider your options. Whether you surrender or die is up to you."

Those who wish to surrender, drop your weapons, remove your armor, and come forward with your hands behind your heads! Those who do not surrender will be killed without mercy!

"We are willing to surrender!"

Before the time it takes to drink a cup of tea has passed, nearly a thousand soldiers, disarmed and stripped of their armor, walked out into the cavalry led by Jiang Yuheng and General Liu, awaiting their fate.

"Don't go too far!"

Wu Ji gritted her teeth and said to Su Yangyan:

"You treacherous villains, if it weren't for your shameless schemes, I wouldn't be in this situation today."

"As long as I live today, I will surely grind you traitors to dust one day to vent my hatred!"

"Ha ha!"

Su Yangyan laughed loudly and said:

"Wu Ji, do you think you can escape today?"

"Don't you even look up? Your retainers can't even protect themselves now, how can they possibly protect you?"

Following Su Yangyan's voice, Wu Ji looked up and saw that of her three retainers, apart from the transvestite, the other two were already completely outmatched and being chased and beaten by the two old men. If the two old men hadn't held back, they would probably be meeting their maker by now.

The transvestite was already showing signs of defeat, completely at a disadvantage, and struggling to put up a fight.