Chapter 167 Bad News
Jiang Lingyin hugged the seriously injured Miaoyan tightly, her eyes full of determination and resoluteness. They had just escaped from the camp of the 15-nation coalition army with difficulty, and they could still hear the shouts and noises of the enemy behind them.
There were many dangers along the way. They traveled through the rugged mountain roads, and the road under their feet was bumpy and uneven. If they were not careful, they might fall. Jiang Lingyin took every step carefully, fearing that a shake would aggravate Miaoyan's injury. The surrounding mountains and forests were terribly silent, and the occasional bird calls were also frightening, as if hiding countless unknown dangers.
From time to time, a small group of enemy patrols would pass by nearby. Jiang Lingyin could only keep her body as low as possible and hide in the dense bushes, not daring to breathe. Her heart was pounding, and she watched the enemy's movements nervously until they were far away, and then she dared to stand up and move forward again. The night wind was biting, but Jiang Lingyin was unaware of it, and all her thoughts were on the seriously injured Miaoyan.
They still had to cross the turbulent river, the water was roaring and splashing. Jiang Lingyin gritted her teeth and stepped into the cold river with Miaoyan on her back. The impact of the river made her almost unstable, but she held Miaoyan tightly and moved forward step by step. Every step she took was like fighting against fate.
During this long and dangerous journey, Jiang Lingyin didn't know how long she could hold on, but she had only one belief in her heart, that is, she must escape with Miaoyan safely and find a place where she could be treated.
Jiang Lingyin carried the seriously injured Miaoyan on her back and struggled forward on the road of escape. Every step seemed to exhaust her whole body's strength, but her eyes always flashed with an unyielding light. Just when they were exhausted and confused about the road ahead, an unexpected figure appeared in their sight.
That was Jiang Huo, Jiang Lingyin's adopted brother who had run away from home a long time ago and had not been heard from since. His appearance was like a ray of light in the darkness, which made Jiang Lingyin feel an indescribable surprise. Jiang Huo looked a little old, but his eyes revealed determination and courage. The moment he saw Jiang Lingyin and Miaoyan, his face showed surprise and concern.
Without any hesitation, Jiang Huo immediately rushed forward to help Jiang Lingyin hold Miaoyan. His movements were gentle and skillful, as if he had gone through countless experiences. While asking about the situation, Jiang Huo quickly thought of countermeasures. Under his leadership, they cleverly avoided possible dangers along the way and chose the safest path.
Jiang Huo showed extraordinary courage and wisdom. He used his familiarity with the terrain to lead Jiang Lingyin and the others through the mountains and forests to avoid the pursuit of the enemy. He sometimes observed the surroundings vigilantly, and sometimes comforted Jiang Lingyin and Miaoyan softly. With Jiang Huo's help, Jiang Lingyin felt a long-lost sense of security.
After a long and arduous journey, they finally successfully returned to the Longyuan garrison camp. When the outline of the camp appeared before their eyes, Jiang Lingyin's eyes welled up with tears. Jiang Huo also showed a relieved smile on his face. Their return brought new hope and strength to the camp. Jiang Lingyin secretly vowed in his heart that he must thank Jiang Huo well, and at the same time, he must be more determined to protect this land and the people around him.
At the garrison of the 15-nation coalition forces, the once orderly camp was now in chaos and despair. The mountains of food and fodder were an important guarantee for the coalition forces to maintain operations, but a sudden disaster destroyed all of it.
Fire shot up into the sky, and the raging flames were like ferocious beasts, devouring the piles of food and grass crazily. Thick smoke filled the sky above the entire coalition camp, and the pungent smell of burning quickly spread. The coalition soldiers were initially stunned by this sudden change, their eyes widened, their faces full of disbelief.
Then, panic spread like a tide. Soldiers dropped their weapons and tools and rushed to the food and grass in a panic, trying to save the precious supplies being devoured by the fire. Some tried in vain to beat out the flames with their clothes, but were forced to retreat again and again by the scorching air waves; others shouted desperately, their voices filled with fear and helplessness.
The officers tried their best to maintain order, but their cries seemed so pale and powerless in the face of this huge disaster. In the chaos, the soldiers pushed and squeezed each other, and the scene was in chaos. Some people began to snatch the remaining supplies and fought for a little food. The entire coalition camp seemed to have turned into a hell on earth, full of despair and panic.
The burning food and grass made crackling sounds, as if mocking the helplessness of the coalition forces. The firelight illuminated the panicked faces of the soldiers, their eyes full of worry and fear about the future. Without food and grass, they didn't know how to continue the war, nor did they know where their fate would go.
In the north, the Longyuan defenders were immersed in the rare joy of victory, and the camp was full of jubilation. The bonfire was burning, reflecting the smiling faces of the soldiers. They cheered and toasted, releasing the joy and excitement in their hearts.
However, at this moment of celebration, a fast horse came galloping, and the messenger on the horse looked panicked, exhausted and full of fear. He didn't have time to catch his breath, and stumbled towards the commander's tent.
The smile on the commander's face froze instantly when he heard the urgent report. The messenger said in a trembling voice: "General, bad news has come from the southwest defenders! The coalition forces of fifteen countries, led by Fuso, took advantage of our unpreparedness and broke through the Longyuan defense line. Now, they have broken into the territory of the Longyuan Dynasty and are attacking cities and territories like a flood and a beast."
Upon hearing this, the tent fell silent, and everyone was so shocked by the sudden news that they were speechless.
The commander's eyes widened, and he asked in disbelief: "How could this happen? Why was the defense line breached so easily?"
The messenger replied in a tearful voice: "The coalition forces came with great force this time. They had a large number of troops, sophisticated weapons, and strange tactics. The southwest defenders fought desperately, but were ultimately outnumbered."
At this time, the soldiers outside gradually learned the news. The jubilant atmosphere disappeared without a trace in an instant, and was replaced by heavy worry and anger.
"Those beasts are slaughtering and enslaving our people! Wherever they go, rivers of blood flow and the land is filled with misery." The messenger's voice was filled with grief and indignation.
The commander slammed his fist on the table and roared, "We must make these demons pay with blood!"
The entire camp was plunged into grief and tension, and the joy of victory just now was swept away by this cruel reality.