dognovel Chapter 645 The Black Iron Guards Retreat
Chapter 645 The Black Iron Guards Retreat
Pang Xingji, standing on the city platform, watched the commotion on Chu Wang Mountain in astonishment, muttering to himself, "The Prince Consort actually did it!"
The Daye Dynasty dispatched a full 300,000 troops, which was enough to demonstrate their determination to conquer the Wu Kingdom, but they ultimately retreated.
There is only one reason: they have fallen into Lin Ping's trap.
Using Bai Tiantian, the God of War of the Daye Dynasty, as a pawn, is a cunning and ruthless tactic that perhaps only Lin Ping possesses.
To ensure it wasn't an enemy ploy, Pang Xingji secretly opened the city gates and sent out several scouts to investigate.
The scouts quickly brought back news that the Daye Dynasty's army had withdrawn thirty miles away and was still retreating.
"The Daye Dynasty is withdrawing its troops? Is this true?" Wu Tiancheng arrived upon hearing the news, staring in disbelief at the movements of the Daye Dynasty's army.
Although Lin Ping's arrival boosted his confidence, he still couldn't forget the horrific scene of ten thousand soldiers being slaughtered.
Bai Tiantian was his nightmare.
Even knowing Lin Ping's strategic brilliance, no one expected that the Daye Dynasty's army could retreat so easily; it was a classic example of winning without bloodshed.
"How could you possibly know the abilities of the Prince Consort?" Pang Xingji said, rolling his eyes at Wu Tiancheng.
Wu Tiancheng admired Lin Ping's skills, but disagreed with Pang Xingji's way of addressing him.
He's clearly a prince consort, so how did he become a prince consort?
"Now that the Daye Dynasty has retreated, why hasn't the General returned to the city?" Wu Tiancheng asked curiously.
A few days ago, he heard that Lin Ping had captured Bai Tiantian. He had planned to open the city gates wide, welcome her with his army, and even announce this exciting news to the whole world.
But Lin Ping had already left a secret order for them not to open the city gates, and even more so, not to make public the news of Bai Tiantian's capture.
Seeing that Lin Ping showed no intention of returning to the city immediately, Pang Xingji became somewhat anxious.
He wanted to go out of the city to see what was going on, but he dared not disobey Lin Ping's orders, so he could only wait quietly.
On Mount Chu, Lin Ping activated the telescope function in his left eye, allowing him to accurately calculate the enemy's retreat distance.
He curled his lip and said, "Looks like the Black Iron Guards aren't planning to let me off the hook!"
Now that things have come to this, even knowing there are tigers in the mountains, he still insists on heading towards them.
"General Bai, it seems your adjutant is waiting for you!" Lin Ping said calmly, "Why don't we go and take a look?"
Bai Tiantian was slightly taken aback, staring blankly at Lin Ping, and asked in confusion, "Knowing there was an ambush ahead, why did you still go to your death?"
The Black Iron Guards have always obeyed only Bai Tiantian. Even if the 300,000-strong army retreats, they will continue to guard the foot of Chu King Mountain until Bai Tiantian is rescued.
"If I don't go, will your 300,000 troops really obediently return to the capital?" Lin Ping countered.
"I like your honesty and courage, and of course I like your strategy even more." Bai Tiantian praised Lin Ping highly.
"General Bai, are you trying to flatter me to death? I'm sorry, I've been flattered to death many times. I'll only be flattered higher and higher, not killed."
Lin Ping jokingly replied that this was definitely his true feeling.
"What is meant by 'praise to death'?" Bai Tiantian asked, puzzled.
In the past few days, he had often heard Lin Ping say some strange things, and he mistakenly thought it was a trap. He didn't dare to ask too many questions, but this time he couldn't help himself.
"Let's go, let me take on your proud Black Iron Guards all by myself." Lin Ping deliberately avoided answering Bai Tiantian's question.
"Commander, we'll go with you too," dozens of people said confidently.
They knew the dangers of this journey; if Lin Ping went alone, he would most likely never return.
Although following them wouldn't make any difference and would only result in a few more deaths, they still chose to follow without hesitation.
"Return to the city immediately, that's an order!" Lin Ping said sternly. If he didn't fight back, he might lose many more lives.
These people obeyed Lin Ping's every command. Even though they were unwilling, they still lowered their heads and slunk towards the city gate.
"General Bai, aren't you tired of being tied up with ropes? Do you expect me to untie you?" Lin Ping said softly.
Bai Tiantian is not only a war goddess but also a martial arts master. If she were to be bound by this rope for several days, she would not be worthy of such a great reputation.
Sure enough, after he exerted a little force, the entire rope snapped.
"You brat, now that you're all alone, aren't you afraid I'll kill you?" Bai Tiantian cracked her knuckles as she stretched.
"Don't worry, you can't beat me anyway," Lin Ping said with a smirk.
Bai Tiantian is a war god, and others tremble when they see him. Now he was being looked down upon by a young punk, and he was instantly filled with rage.
"That's because this armor isn't good for one-on-one combat," Bai Tiantian retorted angrily.
It has to be said, Lin Ping is a handsome guy with a magical charm.
Before meeting him, Bai Tiantian had never been angry, but now she was really losing her composure.
This guy clearly has the makings of attracting hatred.
"Then take it off and try it on. I promise I won't mind your looks," Lin Ping replied casually, his tone dripping with sarcasm.
He could even hear Bai Tiantian grinding her teeth. To make the mighty God of War so angry, Lin Ping's life had not been in vain.
"I hope your abilities match your arrogance." Bai Tiantian ultimately remained calm.
They were about to reach the western foothills of Chu Wang Mountain, where thousands of Black Iron Guards were waiting for Lin Ping, and even if he had wings, he couldn't fly away.
Bai Tiantian is a decisive person. If she cannot get Lin Ping to surrender, she will definitely kill him with her own hands.
"You brat, release the General right now!" After leaving Chu Wang Mountain, Ding Jian stood in front of Lin Ping, holding his spear horizontally.
"You must be blind. I didn't kidnap your general at all. I just invited him over a few days ago," Lin Ping explained, cursing.
Ding Jian glanced at him and, sure enough, found no sign that Bai Tiantian had been captured.
"Boy, I admire your courage. I'll give you one last chance to submit." Bai Tiantian turned her horse around and picked up the greatsword again.
"I have one advantage: once I've made up my mind, there's no going back," Lin Ping replied loudly.
"My mission is complete. It's time to go back and report." With that, Lin Ping turned and left without looking back.
Bai Tiantian shook her head and muttered to herself, "What a pity, such a talented general is going to die by my hand."
Just as Lin Ping was about to leave, thousands of Black Iron Guards surrounded him from all directions, their defenses even stronger than a wall of copper and iron.
"Hehe, can you give me another chance?" Lin Ping said with a grin.
"Today's chances are all used up. Maybe there will be another one tomorrow, but I'm afraid you won't live to see tomorrow."
Bai Tiantian gave a cold laugh, her face contorted with rage.
Having witnessed Lin Ping's cunning, he was determined not to give him any chance to escape and immediately ordered the Black Iron Guards to take action, with the order to kill without mercy.
The massive swords formed a dense circle, and even the surrounding air turned icy cold.
"I have another advantage, which is that I live too long!" Lin Ping's eyes became incredibly sharp, and he said coldly, "Your so-called Black Iron Guards are nothing but shrimp soldiers and crab generals in my eyes!"