I summoned all the famous generals of history in another world.

Chapter 432 Undercurrents in Linyuan City

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Within the Taiping Sect's formation, a general exhaled a long breath, his gaze still fixed on the direction where the last glimmer of silver had disappeared in the distance.

"Gentlemen, should we continue our pursuit?"

He turned to look at his colleagues beside him, his brows furrowed with worry and inquiry.

Upon hearing this, the Taiping Sect generals around looked at each other in bewilderment, and for a moment no one responded.

A subtle silence filled the air, as if everyone was weighing the pros and cons, or waiting for someone else to speak first.

"Pursue?"

A general in brocade robes broke the brief silence with a cold laugh. "General Li, have you forgotten how those White Horse Cavalry just moved through our ranks as if they were nothing? Sending troops to pursue them would be like throwing meat buns to a dog—a one-way trip!"

"Light cavalry is known for its mobility, let alone the well-trained and well-equipped White Horse Cavalry, who are soldiers of the Daoist army."

The man addressed as General Li blushed slightly, but still argued unwillingly, "That may be true, but if we let them leave like this, wouldn't it make our Taiping Sect seem like it has no one to lead them?"

"Hmph, General Li, you are mistaken."

"Since the decisive victory in the Battle of Qizhou, the White Horse Cavalry has long been a renowned elite force. Seeing them today, it is indeed true to their reputation."

"If we blindly pursue, we may suffer even greater losses. In my opinion, it would be better to halt our troops for now and reconsider our strategy."

Another general dressed in black robes chimed in.

"Should we take a longer-term view?"

"Are we just going to stand by and watch them leave?"

General Li frowned.

"Withdraw?" The black-robed general shook his head. "General Li, how do you know this isn't a trap?"

"The White Horse Cavalry are extremely mobile. What if our army were to pursue them too far and fall into an ambush?"

"It should be known that warfare is based on deception. One must be extremely cautious."

Although the Taiping Cult does have a large number of members now, everyone knows in their hearts how weak they really are in combat.

Facing the White Horse Cavalry, who were Dao soldiers, they fought one by one without uttering a sound.

"Furthermore, our army has already suffered considerable losses today, and morale has also been affected."

"If we continue to pursue them now, it may backfire."

The black-robed general paused, then continued.

Upon hearing this, General Li couldn't help but sigh, wanting to say something more.

"Hmph, if you're really not satisfied, and want to go and die, go ahead and chase after them, but don't drag us down with you."

One of the generals mocked.

"Yeah, didn't you see that Taoist priest bragging so loudly, claiming that the Xuan Tian Guards could rival real Dao soldiers, only to be led around like dogs by the White Horse Cavalry?"

"If we rashly pursue them, we may repeat the same mistake."

"If General Li is unwilling, he can lead his troops forward himself. There is no need to provoke us here."

Another general chimed in, then glanced at General Li and said meaningfully.

General Li, who had previously suggested pursuing the enemy, looked embarrassed but didn't say anything more.

The generals discussed the matter animatedly, each holding their own opinion, and the scene became somewhat chaotic at one point.

Just then, Chong Heqing walked over. Although he had an arrow in his shoulder, he still maintained his dignity.

"That's enough!"

Chong Heqing shouted, and the scene immediately fell silent. "Although the White Horse Cavalry is strong, our Taiping Sect is not to be underestimated. Letting them escape this time was a tactical mistake on our part, and we shouldn't blame ourselves too much."

Upon hearing this, the generals, seeing the unfriendly look in Chong Heqing's eyes, all nodded in agreement.

"Pass down the order: the entire army shall rest and regroup, and we will discuss the matter again tomorrow."

Chong Heqing gave the order, his voice not loud, but it carried an undeniable power.

Even if some people were resentful, they dared not say anything in front of Chong Heqing, who was ranked first in strength in their camp.

Due to Chong Heqing's imposing presence, they could only agree in unison and then withdrew to begin arranging the repairs.

At this moment, the silvery hue on the distant horizon had long since vanished.

The White Horse Cavalry swept across the battlefield like a gust of wind, leaving behind only blood and fire, and the fear in the hearts of the Taiping Sect soldiers.

...

And just as the war between the Cangzhou army and the Taiping Rebellion on the main battlefield ended with the withdrawal of Su Ye's Cangzhou army.

As night deepened, the rear retreat route of the Cangzhou army, Linyuan County, appeared unusually quiet under the moonlight.

However, this peaceful night is about to be shattered.

Hundreds of figures streaked across the night sky like owls.

With nimble movements, he silently evaded the Cangzhou soldiers patrolling the city walls and infiltrated the seemingly peaceful small town.

Among these uninvited guests was a master whose aura was as deep as the sea, seemingly capable of devouring everything. Judging from the internal energy he exuded, he was clearly a late-stage Celestial Realm expert!

Beside this powerful figure were two experts at the initial stage of the Celestial Realm, their eyes sharp as eagles, revealing a fierce killing intent.

Following closely behind were a dozen or so masters of internal energy, each possessing astonishing martial arts skills, enough to stir up a storm in the martial arts world.

These experts gathered in Linyuan City with only one purpose—to turn the Cangzhou army's feigned defeat into a real rout, further disrupting the situation in Daqian.

If successful, whether it leads to a break between Prince Yun Su Kai and the Great Qian royal family, or to the elimination of Su Ye and the Cangzhou army as an unstable factor, it will have a profound impact on the future situation of the Great Qian.

In the darkness of night, their figures moved like ghosts through the city's streets and alleys, heading straight for the Cangzhou army's logistics warehouses and important facilities.

The movement was swift and silent, like a gust of wind, leaving only a faint killing intent and a chilling wind.

Meanwhile, Wang Xiangyang, who had been secretly overseeing Linyuan City, was sitting alone in a quiet courtyard, resting with his eyes closed.

Although he did not open his eyes, his aura was as steady as a mountain, as if he had everything under control.

Suddenly, he frowned slightly, as if he had noticed something unusual.

However, he did not act rashly, but continued to keep his eyes closed and observe the surrounding movements in secret.

Those petty thieves who went to various logistics warehouses and important facilities.

Naturally, members of the Luo Wang and Shenwu Tang would go to deal with it.

What he needs to do is deal with those martial arts figures above the Heavenly Realm who dare to pluck the tiger's whiskers from the Cangzhou army.

Smash them all!

The night in Linyuan County should have been quiet and still, but at this moment it was filled with a chilling atmosphere.

The experts who had infiltrated the city had already begun their destructive operations; flames shot into the sky, explosions rang out one after another, and the entire city seemed to have fallen into chaos.

"May your soul wander freely, like a dragon!"

Swish!

boom!

Among the three Celestial Beings in this group was a cultivator at the early stage of Celestial Being, named "Shadow Moon." He wore a black robe as deep as the night, with a silver belt tied around his waist, inlaid with strange runes that emitted a faint glow.

His face was pale and thin, and his eyes gleamed with a cold light, like two bottomless pools of ice.

The internal energy emanating from his body was a strange dark purple, like a will-o'-the-wisp in the night sky, flickering and exuding an ominous aura.

Just as he was about to strike the Cangzhou military captain guarding the granary to death,

A burst of brilliant golden internal energy suddenly erupted, transforming into a golden crow with outstretched wings, which pounced on Yingyue with lightning speed.