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Chapter 9: Full Assault
As Lin Feng was about to leave the room, he was suddenly embraced from behind. A faint fragrance enveloped him, and feeling the softness behind him, Lin Feng knew it was Wind Spirit.
"Princess, you..." Lin Feng exclaimed in surprise, standing still.
"Silly, do you only understand my feelings now?" Wind Spirit pouted playfully.
"But I already have someone I care for," Lin Feng replied.
"I know that, but what can I do? I can't help but like you. Besides, serving you alongside someone as extraordinary as Ethereal Body doesn't seem wrong to me at all. As long as you hold me in your heart and truly love me, I will be content," Wind Spirit said, her cheeks flushing with increasing shyness and her heart racing.
She could hardly believe she had just said such things. Was this really her? The noble princess? The commander of the Wind Army with tens of thousands under her command?
Yet compared to commanding an army, Wind Spirit found greater joy in the sweetness of love at that moment. She longed for a sincere romance and was willing to pay any price for it.
Lin Feng was taken aback by Wind Spirit's open-mindedness and stammered, "Ah? But I..."
"You don't need to explain anything. I just want to ask you one thing: do you... do you have me in your heart? Do you like me?" Wind Spirit held Lin Feng tightly, pressing her face against his back, feeling a sense of security and warmth.
Wind Spirit had always acted according to her feelings, never hesitating. When she wanted to train troops, she would directly request them from Wind Emperor. Now that she liked Lin Feng, she unhesitatingly revealed her heart.
Wind Spirit could feel that Lin Feng had feelings for her too. If their hearts weren't connected, she wouldn't be so proactive. This was her innate confidence and part of her charm.
"I... I..." Lin Feng struggled to find the right words.
"No lies allowed; I can hear your heartbeat. If you're lying, I'll know," she insisted.
"Like," Lin Feng finally managed to say, feeling a weight lift off his shoulders. He had to admit that he had been touched by this woman who could be wise at times, tender at others, shining like a star or blooming like a flower.
Listening to this response, the Wind Spirit chuckled with satisfaction. Her heart felt even sweeter, causing her to momentarily forget the impending battle outside.
"Lin Feng, I know you have your reservations. It's not easy for you to accept me. But I believe I can make it happen. To untie the bell, one must find the person who tied it. I'm really looking forward to meeting Sister Miao," the Wind Spirit said dreamily.
Regardless of age or cultivation level, since Lin Feng had already met Lin Miaomiao, she held a place in his heart. The Wind Spirit was willing to call her sister.
Hearing such heartfelt words from the Wind Spirit, Lin Feng felt a surge of emotion. He turned around and embraced her.
This was Lin Feng's first time holding the Wind Spirit in such a way, and she felt as joyful as a garden in full bloom, unable to express her happiness with words.
"Spirit, about us, I want to go back and discuss it with Miaomiao. Is that alright?" Lin Feng asked tentatively.
"Of course. Miaomiao is paramount; I am secondary. As the saying goes, matters like taking a concubine naturally require the wife's consent. Honestly, I don't mind these external forms. What I care about is your true feelings. Do you understand?"
The Wind Spirit stepped out of Lin Feng's embrace and gazed at him affectionately.
"I understand."
Lin Feng replied, touched. He wanted to lean in and give her a gentle kiss but ultimately held back.
Stepping outside, Lin Feng felt lighthearted, as if a burden had been lifted from his heart. Inside the house, the Wind Spirit was in high spirits, laughing continuously. She sat on a chair, reminiscing about the moment Lin Feng had embraced her; once again, she felt sweet and happy.
"My lord, it's time for dinner," Chen Guang approached.
"You all eat first."
Lin Feng was preoccupied with thoughts of the battle ahead, worried about Chang'an and concerned for Solitary Moon City; he had no appetite for food.
Taking advantage of the night, Lin Feng selected several people to dig numerous trenches deep in front of Hexi City’s position. What was once flat land was now crisscrossed with trenches, breaking the ground into fragments. This would effectively hinder the movement speed of any surprise attacks from the demon forces.
At that moment, Lin Feng received a confidential report from behind. Multiple Barbarian tribes had ultimately decided to launch an attack, having already conquered the grain-rich county and were now pursuing them from the rear.
Lin Feng immediately notified Wind Spirit, who promptly convened a discussion meeting.
"My lord, how about we split our forces? One group can intercept the Barbarian Tribe, while the other holds off the advancing Demon Barbarian Army?" suggested Chen Guang.
"Princess, I wish to accompany General Chen to jointly resist the Barbarian Tribe behind us," Mulan stated, glancing at Chen Guang with a smile that did not go unnoticed.
Even a fool could see that the two were exchanging glances. Lin Feng deliberately remarked, "That meeting is a serious occasion. Couples should not flirt during discussions."
At this, everyone burst into laughter. Chen Guang even showed a rare hint of shyness, while Mulan shot an angry glare at Lin Feng, as if she wanted to confront him physically.
Not daring to provoke this fierce woman, Lin Feng quickly surrendered, "Just kidding, just kidding! General Mulan, please don’t take it seriously. Calm down."
Wind Spirit interjected, "Lin Feng, what are your thoughts?"
After a moment of contemplation, Lin Feng replied, "Our military strength is already inferior to the Demon Barbarian Army. If we split our forces now, we will struggle against both fronts and be gradually worn down by battles on both sides."
"What should we do then? Just watch as we are attacked from both sides?" Mulan challenged, perhaps feeling resentful because Lin Feng's opposition had robbed her of a chance to be alone with Chen Guang.
"What we need to do is launch a full-scale attack. Before the forces of the Barbarian Tribe arrive from behind, we must annihilate the enemy in front of us," Lin Feng declared resolutely.
"What?" At his words, the generals were left dumbfounded. Annihilate the enemy in front? Did he even know how many troops the enemy had? Did he think they had already figured out how to deal with the Demon race's ambush?
Wind Spirit cleared his throat slightly, bringing silence to the discussion. "What General Lin proposes aligns with my own thoughts. In my capacity as commander of the allied forces, I hereby order all troops to launch a full-scale assault on the Demon Barbarian Army until every last soldier is fought to the end."
"This is a moment of life and death for both sides. Any deserters or those who hesitate will be executed without mercy."
"Yes, we will strike with all our might and annihilate the Demon Barbarians."
The deep, resonant voices of the generals echoed throughout the room.
As this decision was made, everyone anticipated the immense casualties that would soon follow. This would be a battle built upon countless corpses.
The significant movements of the allied forces caught the attention of the Demon Lord.
"I have received intelligence that there are major changes in the human army. Have you sensed anything unusual?"
Heishan and the other generals reported on the movements of the human forces in front of their troops.
"Heishan said, "Your Majesty, they seem to be preparing for a major offensive. It appears they are determined to fight us to the death. However, they are firmly entrenched in their city and have no reason to abandon it for a field battle. Could they be plotting some kind of scheme?"
The Demon Lord pondered, "It does not seem like mere bluster to me. I can sense a strong killing intent rising from their army. The murderous aura of over a hundred thousand troops is not something that would be conjured for a trick. It seems that the Battle of Life and Death is truly about to commence."
"Have they lost their minds? They actually want to face us in open combat?" one Barbarian General remarked.
"Your Majesty, if they abandon their city’s defenses and that damned trench, my Sky Mountain Tribe's army can sweep them away," another general from the Sky Mountain Tribe shouted.
Seeing everyone filled with fighting spirit, the Demon Lord was quite pleased: "Our supplies and resources are already running low. Since they are so eager to meet their demise, if they offer us a way out, we have no reason not to accept."
"Heishan."
"This General is here."
"I grant you twenty thousand Armored Soldiers to lead tomorrow's battle as the vanguard. Your target is the enemy's weak right flank."
"Yes, this General will ensure the enemy's right flank is cleared."
"Understood. General Kongshan."
"This General is here."
"The left flank of the army is entrusted to you. Their left flank is quite formidable, so do not let your guard down, and do not be greedy for achievements. Once the Black Mountain Army has cleared the enemy's right flank, come over in a flanking formation to assist."
"Yes, this General will obey."
"General Ward, Mouthpiece General."
"This General is here." The two Barbarian Generals stood up.
"You two will serve as the commanders of the central army, facing the main force of the enemy head-on. I hope your defenses are strong enough to withstand their assault while steadily advancing forward."
"This General will surely accomplish this."
At that moment, a Captain rushed in in a panic.
The Demon Lord said in a deep voice, "What is the matter?"
"Your Majesty, they... they..."
"Useless fools..."
The Demon Lord stepped outside and saw endless torches rushing toward them. All the generals felt a heavy weight in their hearts upon seeing the enemy's full mobilization.
Yet the Demon Lord remained calm: "Do you see? The enemy's murderous intent is overwhelming, but only with our army's even more intense killing aura can we dilute it. Only with the blood of our enemies can we drive them away."
"All generals, prepare to depart. We shall settle this battle against the Tang Dynasty."
The Demon Barbarians returned to their positions, mobilizing their troops according to the Demon Lord's battle arrangements. Countless torches lit up the night.
"They're going to counterattack across the board as well."
"Yes. After today's battle, will you take me to meet Sister Miao?"
"Sure."
As he watched the rapidly advancing army, Lin Feng did not make any further mobilizations. Instead, he uttered an unexpected remark: "Damn it, if I had known we were going to fight a full-scale battle, I wouldn't have dug so many trenches earlier. I'm exhausted, and they won't even be of use now."
Both armies illuminated the night as they launched their full-scale assault, and the battle commenced.
The sounds of startled roars, desperate dying cries, the neighing of Spirit Steeds, and the clash of weapons echoed through the night void, resembling rolling thunder. (To be continued...)
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