Then came a chorus of compliments and praises: "Commander Han's plan is brilliant!"

None of us even thought of using fire as a method of attack!

"No wonder, Commandant Han is a scholar who passed the imperial examination!"

If he hadn't been appointed by His Majesty, he might very well have become the top scholar in the imperial examination!

Hearing everyone's praise, even though Han Zixuan tried to remain calm, a faint blush crept onto her cheeks.

It's truly a pity that such a vast primeval forest was burned down.

After all, it is home to all sorts of strange and wonderful plants and animals!

However, if one wants to cross this dangerous forest, the only way is to use fire.

Although it was against the natural order, Han Zixuan still looked at the map.

The territory of the Southern Zhao Kingdom lies where the mountains meet. The mountains block the way in front, while a river flows through the forest on the left.

To the right, however, lies a sheer cliff with a huge drop, and the Nan Zhao Kingdom is surrounded by it.

It was a place that was easy to defend but difficult to cross, a good location. Since the cliffs and rivers were difficult to traverse, the only way to break through was by fire.

Although it might alert the enemy beforehand, it's the only way.

"Please don't flatter me, everyone. You've just been distracted by all that nonsense."

They'll surely think of using fire as a weapon, but worry can cloud judgment.

Upon hearing this, You Fang and the others immediately beamed with smiles, completely erasing their initial worried expressions.

You Fang said, "The fire is too big; it's afraid it will burn for several days."

Han Zixuan replied casually, "At most three days..."

All they need to do is wait patiently on the outside!

The fire suddenly raged, and the flames licked at the forest like a raging beast.

The creatures in the forest were driven to panic and flee in disarray by the scorching heat and crackling flames.

In a panic, they ran wildly into the depths of the dense forest, the sound of hooves, animal cries, and snapping branches creating chaos.

Those who ran slower were instantly engulfed by the rising wall of fire, turning into charred remains amidst mournful cries.

Those plants rooted in the soil, though unwilling in every way, could only watch helplessly as the flames climbed up their trunks.

From lush green to charred black, it eventually collapsed into ashes with a crackling sound, mingling with the soil.

Plants like the Killer Ivy and the Man-eating Flower, feeling the intense heat of the flames, gradually twist and contort from the burning pain.

Yet they could not escape, and could only struggle painfully in the raging flames.

Finally, it fell to the ground and turned into ashes, revealing the scattered white bones on the ground!

In just one hour, the entire mountain had been transformed.

The once lush and verdant mountains have vanished, leaving only bare, scorched earth and dark tree stumps, silent amidst the embers.

The animal carcasses scattered on the scorched earth still carried the lingering smell of smoke.

A faint, strange, burnt aroma wafted out, completely out of place in the surrounding deathly silence.

The miasma that had been permeating the mountains and forests suddenly mixed with the thick black smoke.

It drifted towards the dense forest!

Han Zixuan looked at the mountainside that had already revealed the earth and exchanged a glance with General You Fang.

They nodded to each other. "Sisters, cover your mouths and noses with cloths and get up the mountain!"

"Yes!"

The crowd responded loudly, and tens of thousands of soldiers followed behind the fire, slowly making their way inside!

Meanwhile, Wu Rui and the people of Nanzhao were in a state of chaos.

Half the people were busy digging water at the foot of the mountain, while the other half were digging ditches.

Wu Qi said with a serious expression, "Hurry up... the fire is about to burn here!"

As for the water, the troughs don't need to be so elaborate; just enough to bring it into the city!

Mocha and Wu Rui looked worried. Wu Rui paced back and forth, watching the thick smoke gathering in the sky.

Worried, she thought, "Can...can we really escape this way?"

The situation in Fenglin Kingdom is simply too much...

Mocha, what should we do now? What if we surrender to Fenglin...?

Their feeble complaints were ultimately no match for the lives of tens of thousands of people in the Southern Zhao Kingdom.

All previous boasts have vanished; this is the only method I can think of!

As long as the green hills remain, there's no fear of running out of firewood...

Mocha, his expression grave and his forehead beaded with cold sweat, recalled the Third Elder's words.

A dead end, this is the dead end for the Southern Zhao Kingdom…

They're really finished!

"The Witch King... now, I'm afraid that's impossible!"

This fire was deliberately started by Feng Lin; they clearly don't care about the lives of the people of Nanzhao!

Surrender... I'm afraid they wouldn't agree to that!

They have already allied with Western Shu and stood on the opposite side of Fenglin Kingdom. They have reached the point where they must draw their swords, so why would they be willing to back down?

Wu Rui frowned and sighed, "What do we do now...?"

Before we could come up with a solution, we suddenly felt the earth shaking violently!

There was a rumbling noise outside. "What's going on outside?"

"Ah...Quick...Quick beasts...It's a beast tide...Wild beasts from outside the mountains are all coming this way!"

"Run...it's a tiger...a tiger..."

"Help... help!"

The beasts in the forest went mad and surged into Nanzhao City in a dark mass.

The ferocious wolf pack bared its fangs, the striped tiger strode with heavy steps, and the burly wild boar grunted heavily... all sorts of wild beasts ran in packs, charging and crashing about as they fled.

The wooden sheds and houses blocking the road were smashed to pieces, and the sounds of doors and objects breaking mixed with the roars of beasts made people's eardrums vibrate.

The people of Nanzhao were terrified at the sight and ran frantically towards the city walls, rooftops, and other high places.

Those who were slow were instantly swept up by the surging tide of beasts—or were violently knocked away by tigers or wild boars.

They were either pounced on and torn apart by wolves, or even trampled by their own kind and wild beasts in the chaos.

Screams, cries, and the roars of beasts mingled, turning the entire city into a living hell in an instant, with death and injury everywhere and rivers of blood flowing.

Only a few quick-moving individuals managed to escape by desperately climbing to the treetops or high walls.

They clung tightly to the branches, watching as the herd of beasts swept through the city like a flood bursting its banks, rushing wildly into the deep mountains behind them.

I felt my blood running cold, my heart was pounding wildly in my chest, and even my breathing was trembling uncontrollably.

Upon seeing this scene from above, Wu Ruila collapsed to the ground.

She broke down in tears, sobbing, "Waaah... It's me... It's me... I'm a sinner of the Southern Zhao Kingdom!"

Mocha looked at the chaotic scene in the city, with cries filling the air and ruins everywhere.

There was also a huge fire on the other side, and he stood there stunned!

It was already too late to stop the fire; Wu Rui could only try his best to stop the surviving people of Nanzhao!

They all ran towards the back of the mountain, stumbling and supporting each other.

They arrived at the mountain and watched as the fire turned their homes into ruins.

The eyes of Wu Rui and Wu Qi have lost all their luster.

Looking from afar, one could see countless colorful flags sprouting from the mountaintop opposite, each bearing a large character for "phoenix."

And the procession following behind looked to number in the tens of thousands.

Wu Rui trembled uncontrollably. Feng Lin had actually sent so many soldiers to attack their Nan Zhao.

If it weren't for the mountain beyond the mountain, how could Nanzhao be a match for Fenglin Kingdom? They had previously said they wanted to get a share of the spoils in Fenglin Kingdom.

It was undoubtedly a huge slap in the face to himself.

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