Reincarnation Girl Becomes Immortal

She first circled around to the northernmost enemy camp and silently took over a small sentry post on a high point.

She left a hundred men to hide here in preparation for attacking the northern camp, and then led another group to the south to prepare for attacking the other enemy camp.

This was repeated several times, and lightly armed troops were deployed around each of the four enemy camps, ready to launch a surprise attack at any moment.

Xi Heng led the last hundred men to secretly climb the city wall of the pass, silently clearing out a section of the garrison on the wall, occupying the high ground, and ordering the soldiers to take out longbows and aim them at the many houses inside the city.

Then, a burning arrow, with its surface wrapped in oil-soaked cotton cloth and containing a small amount of gunpowder, is placed on the bow.

The sounds of battle across the mountains grew increasingly fierce, but Yan Mengjun still hadn't discovered her unit.

The soldier lit the rocket, drew the bow, and raised it.

Starlight appeared one after another in this sentry post.

By the time the enemy troops in the city noticed something was wrong, rockets had already been launched one after another, streaking across the sky and hitting wooden houses or tents, quickly igniting the surrounding area.

When the rockets struck the enemy camp, they could ignite the dry, rough-hide tents in just a few seconds.

If the kerosene got stuck on the soldiers or horses, it would take quite a while to extinguish it by rolling around on them.

In an instant, smoke and flames filled the enemy camp, the defending troops were in an uproar, and shouts for water to be sent to put out the fire were heard from all sides.

The other four military commands, seeing the arrows being fired from this direction, simultaneously raised their bows and fired arrows, setting fire to large areas of enemy camps in all directions.

If the enemy hadn't already set up camp by the river, they would probably have collapsed immediately.

Yan Meng's garrison reacted quickly, sending several patrols to pursue the source of the rockets.

After firing the rockets three times, Xi Heng led his troops back to the dense forests behind them and commanded, "Smash them!"

His soldiers immediately took off their oil canisters, lit the oil-soaked cloth strips with tinderboxes, and threw them directly at the dense trees around them.

Flames flew everywhere, and the noise intensified.

The shadows of flames obscured the figures, and the sounds of running were drowned out by the scorching heat of the fire.

The fire burned the forests, turning the earth red and yellow in an instant.

The other groups also threw out oil, and the surrounding woodlands burst into flames. They then sped back to the previously agreed meeting point.

Along the way, the enemy garrison also roared and approached.

But what greeted them were fireballs the size of buckets—

This time, Xi Heng led five hundred White Guard vanguards to come, and he drew a fireball spell containing five units of spiritual energy on the back of each of their hands.

She used two and a half spirit stones for this surprise attack.

Yan Mengjun was afraid of fire. As long as he released fireballs at them, it would cause the soldiers to scatter and at the same time add a large area of ​​fire to the surrounding area.

Even Yan Meng, a brave and righteous general, would be stunned for a moment upon seeing the fireball.

Goodbye. The explosion of flames smashed several friendly soldiers to pieces, and the fighting spirit in my heart dissipated.

Several smaller enemy patrol units were crushed by fireballs as soon as they approached.

Even larger garrison troops would slow down their advance due to fear after being attacked by fireballs.

When the fire attack teams scattered in all directions regrouped, Xi Heng scanned them and found that the number of survivors was more than she had imagined.

She nodded, then used her internal energy to charge and wipe out several more waves of pursuing enemy troops before leading her troops back.

The fire attack was clearly effective. Looking down, the enemy camp was filled with the wild, scorching red color of the fire, and large areas of tents were engulfed in flames, further intensifying the fire.

The trees in the mountains became fuel, and the charred branches fell to the ground, gradually filling the cracks in the ground that had not yet been scorched.

The raging fire spread like wildfire, rapidly expanding its reach.

Within two or three minutes, the area of ​​bushes below that had been hit by the fireballs of burning oil had become a vast sea of ​​fire.

"In this way, we should be able to deplete a large amount of Yan Meng's troops and supplies, and the horses left in the camp will either run away or be burned to death by the intense heat..."

Unfortunately, this method couldn't directly burn too many enemy soldiers to death, since there was a large river nearby. No matter how fierce the fire was, as long as they ran to the riverbank, they could survive.

The attack went so smoothly that even Xi Heng found it a bit strange.

It seems that all of Yan Mengjun's Transformation Realm experts have been sent to the front lines, leaving no one to guard the battlefield.

If there had been one or more masters of internal energy transformation or internal energy cultivation present, her fire attack would not have gone so smoothly.

"It's understandable that there are fewer soldiers, since the garrison and patrols are all organized, but why are there no military officers?"

"Could it be that Yanmeng Kingdom already lacks military generals? Have I killed almost all of them?" she wondered.

However, on the surface, it seems as if the enemy had no defenses at all.

“That shouldn’t be the case… No matter how rough and unruly Yan Mengjun is, he is still an army. These aspects must be considered, otherwise he can’t be an army.”

"Unless they don't care about my surprise attack at all..."

Xi Heng pondered for a moment, then led his troops back the way they came.

When they returned to the mountainside and circled around, there were no more enemy pursuers around.

The journey back down from the mountainside was even quieter, even more so.

In the valley, only the distant sounds of battle echoed faintly.

She suddenly frowned, a possibility coming to mind.

Immediately, Xi Heng assigned his soldiers to his deputy general, instructing him to continue leading the military and join the main army.

Meanwhile, he used his lightness skill to increase his speed, directly bypassing the steep shortcut on the side, stepping on tree branches and flying swiftly towards the distant battlefield like a swallow in the night.

She suddenly realized that there might be a traitor in the army. Yan Mengren knew that she would lead the army to launch a night attack, so he took advantage of her absence to directly press on Boshui Pass with a large army.

“No…this terrain makes it impossible to flexibly move heavy troops.” She shook her head again.

No matter how you look at it, Yan Mengjun, who has already lost two Grandmaster-level generals, would find it difficult to directly crush his tens of thousands of troops in a short period of time.

That was the ever-victorious army of the Great Zhao, which had been fighting against Yan Meng for nearly a century, and it was not an inland army that could be defeated with a single cavalry charge.

Logically speaking, there shouldn't be any problems on the main battlefield.

But Xi Heng felt something was wrong, and after a moment he said exactly where the mistake was.

The Shoushui Pass, engulfed in flames, receded into the distance.

She swiftly waded across the wide river using her light-footed skills.

Emerging from the dense, obscuring forest, they were suddenly greeted by a completely unexpected scene.

Today, Boshui Pass, just like Shoushui Pass which she had previously set ablaze with her troops, is engulfed in raging flames.

The raging fire roared and the sounds of the surrounding defenders setting fires and carrying water could be heard everywhere.

Even if someone has a wooden bucket half their body size, they can only extinguish a small patch of fire by splashing water on it.

Xi Heng froze for a moment, his light footwork even paused for a second, and he took two steps forward before regaining his balance upon landing:

"...What? Does that count?"

It took her a while to understand: she launched a surprise attack and burned down the enemy's camp, but the enemy also set fire to the checkpoints on the Zhao side at the same time.

The breach of both passes at Blackwater Pool is even more advantageous to Yan Meng's army. With no passes to defend the river region, the enemy only needs enough ships and naval forces to transport troops south.

The girl tilted her head, and her pace slowed down accordingly.

She slowly trod across the wet muddy ground by the river to the opposite side of the burning camp, where the two armies were clashing.

Now, the battle cries have gradually subsided, and the chaotic sounds echoing through the mountains and forests have slowly dissipated. The enemy troops have achieved their objective and have begun to retreat.

When Xi Heng arrived at the battlefield, the battle had already ended. The soldiers returned to find that their former camp and the camp below it had been engulfed in flames.

"..."

The soldiers returning from the battlefield were silent, and Yan Meng's army on the other side was probably the same.

Xi Heng arrived at the front of the army, facing two generals with strange looks in their eyes. He spread his hands and said helplessly:

"They've been moved to a different location."

“I have burned down Shoushui Pass in the north, but when I returned, I found that we are in the same situation.”

"...?"

He Jiedushi, being a seasoned general with many years of experience, managed to maintain his composure. After gazing at the massive fire in the camp for a moment, he simply said:

"...Withdraw the troops."

"Eh?"

"Our army's food supplies were already insufficient, and after the fire, there may be very little left." The other party said, "After tidying up, we will return to Qiming to garrison."

"The enemy forces were also attacked by fire, and it will take them time to reorganize their headquarters and supplies... In any case, the fighting will gradually slow down after this battle, and we will have some time to catch our breath."

He looked back at the distant northern sky, which was also reflecting the colors of firelight, and then spoke to General Zhao Wanli beside him:

"During this period, we must urge the imperial court to send grain and reinforcements so that we can continue to fight Yan Meng."

General Zhao Wanli, who had also recovered from the shock of the fire, replied:

“I will write another letter and send it over. If I still do not receive a response, I will personally return to the capital to ask His Majesty for help.”

Xi Heng asked again, "Will it work?"

“As His Majesty’s uncle, even if I cannot bring much support due to the situation on the mainland, I will surely be able to persuade him to provide assistance.”

"We can't do it without more." She shook her head, thought for a moment, and said, "Let me do it."

"Your Highness?"

"I will personally return to the capital and bring back enough money, food and reinforcements."

The imperial court is troubled by the rebellion of the Dark Heavenly Sect, but she is confident that she can put an end to it by simply writing a letter to the Crimson Heaven Goddess.

Furthermore, she also had ways to obtain money and food.

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Chapter 112, A Chance Encounter

Xi Heng rode his tall and sturdy red-maned steed southward along the long official road from the northern frontier.

The fast horse only stopped a few times during the journey, and it was nearly ten days later that it finally saw the tall and imposing towers in front of the capital city gate again.

Long queues formed at most of the nine gates below the city gate. The crowds were orderly, a stark contrast to the previous crowds and commotion.

The wide gate at the very center of the tower has also been opened to the outside world. It is no longer a road reserved for the court nobles. As long as you pay silver, you can use it. However, the entrance fee is more expensive than the smaller gates where there are long queues.

Xi Heng was dressed in light general's armor, with a military officer's badge hanging at his waist. The soldiers guarding the city would only respectfully address him as "General" and would naturally not approach him to collect the fee.

With a gentle flick of the reins, the red horse accelerated, stepping onto the wide, white-paved road in the city.

Dragon-patterned balusters stand all around, and the roadside is bustling with people in brightly colored clothes and carriages.

Instead of going directly to the palace, she followed a familiar road and had her horses take her to Qin Xie Lane in the inner city.

She had traveled through dust and dirt on her way to the capital, and even encountered a sandstorm. She planned to find a restaurant or inn to stay and rest first, and at least wash up before going to the palace to see Chu Xiao.

As for which restaurant to go to... naturally, it's my junior sister's property.

She had already decided that if she returned to the capital, she would first visit her junior sister, who was said to be waiting for her.

The horses meandered through several streets and alleys, then easily reached the inner city using official credentials.

He rode his horse leisurely into the familiar Qin Xie Lane, and Xi Heng casually glanced up at the exquisite pavilions and towers, the carved buildings and painted beams with blue lacquer, and the layers of flags and archways.

She caught a whiff of the fragrance of silk and heard the soft, alluring laughter of her new lover on either side of her.

As she rode her warhorse and wore a majestic warrior's armor, she entered this bustling place and was greeted by a series of invitations and waving to welcome her.

As soon as he stepped inside, Xi Heng felt like he was some kind of big star.

She gave a casual reply, which stirred up another wave of discussion.

Many women in front of the store even waved and called to their friends inside, asking them to come and take a look.

Wherever I go, I always hear cheerful calls of "General" or "Marshal".

Xi Heng was somewhat used to the situation, but he still didn't want to stay there any longer, so he urged his horse to speed up.

The horse went from a brisk walk to a trot, and the surrounding noise quickly moved back.

As she strolled along the street, glancing around casually, she spotted several familiar figures she had met in a previous life.

The welcoming woman in yellow, just like the one I saw when I first came to Qin Xie Lane.