Chapter 1066: The Necroarmy
Chapter 1066: The Necroarmy
September 25, 2017
As Lu Haikong rushed towards Youbeipingzhou, he wasn't overly anxious, believing that the foreign demons' attack wouldn't be fully mobilized so soon.
Lu Haikong's confidence stemmed from the fact that the fall of Liaoxi Prefecture wasn't as complete as it seemed.
Liaoxi Prefecture was considered fallen because, at this point, there were virtually no living beings left in the entire prefecture. However, the blood-red sky of the foreign demons hadn't completely engulfed it yet.
With the blood-red sky not yet covering Youbeipingzhou and LeYang City, the foreign demon legions couldn't mobilize. This was the reason why Youbeipingzhou and Gong Sun Zan were still able to hold their ground.
If the blood-red sky had already connected with Youbeipingzhou and LeYang City, neither Liu Yu nor Gong Sun Zan would have survived the onslaught of the foreign demons.
However, Lu Haikong seemed to have overlooked something. It wasn't that they could rest easy just because the foreign demons couldn't mobilize. The foreign demons might be grounded, but the zombies could still move.
Although the zombies' combat capabilities were far inferior to the foreign demons, and they were difficult to control with various drawbacks, they still possessed considerable fighting power. Coupled with the hundreds of thousands of zombies in the necroarmy, this force, if utilized well, could be formidable.
The foreign demons were well aware of this, and their actions were far quicker than Lu Haikong had anticipated.
From the first day of Liaoxi Prefecture's fall, they had been preparing, their covetous eyes fixed on the territories beyond Liaoxi Prefecture.
After all, for these foreign demons, their purpose in this world was slaughter. They only needed to kill; managing territories was a joke to them. Their sole desire was endless expansion.
However, controlling the zombies wasn't easy for the foreign demons, especially since the zombies were scattered throughout Liaoxi Prefecture, making it challenging to gather them.
Under these circumstances, the foreign demons prepared for five days before assembling a necroarmy of several hundred thousand zombies.
Once assembled, this massive necroarmy wasted no time and marched directly towards Youbeipingzhou!
The swiftness of their action was due to Qin Mu's decision.
Qin Mu hadn't come to this world months in advance just to twiddle his thumbs. After his arrival, he not only prepared for the foreign demons' arrival but also gathered intelligence about this world.
As Qin Mu learned more about the world he was in, even he felt his blood boiling.
Whether his blood boiled or not wasn't the most crucial factor; what mattered was that Qin Mu had obtained local intelligence. He knew who controlled Youbeipingzhou and LeYang City and was aware of their capabilities.
Understanding their strengths, he knew who to target, even without any other calculations.
One was a veteran commander who had fought on the front lines against foreign tribes for years, and the other was a seasoned politician who had just provided them with political assistance, allowing them to easily capture Liaoxi Prefecture. At this point, anyone would know which one was the easier target.
Qin Mu chose the easier target. Hundreds of thousands of zombies, driven by the foreign demons, marched towards Youbeipingzhou in a formidable force.
In just one day, this massive necroarmy reached the outskirts of Youbeipingzhou, right at the edge of Liu Yu's defensive line.
Liu Yu's defenses were set up in Xu Wu, Ling Zhi, Shang Gen, and Hai Yang. The main force was stationed at Lingzhi City, where the zombies were now laying siege.
Liu Yu wasn't adept at military affairs, but he had several capable generals under his command. With their help, Liu Yu's defense line was well-organized, especially the defenses at Lingzhi City, which were exceptional.
The commander in charge of the defenses at Lingzhi City was Xian Yu Fu. Despite his unremarkable name and infrequent appearances in the Three Kingdoms game, often as a weak character, his talents were actually quite impressive.
In history, after Liu Yu was killed by Gong Sun Zan, it was Xian Yu Fu who led the retaliation and avenged Liu Yu. Although he didn't manage to kill Gong Sun Zan, he dealt significant damage, showcasing his capabilities.
While it's challenging to verify Xian Yu Fu's true strength in history, this world offers a more straightforward assessment through his in-game attributes.
Even though Xian Yu Fu's Martial and Command attributes barely reach 90, both these attributes are above 80, making him a rare talent with prowess in both combat and leadership, even by Lu Hai Kong's standards.
It was Xian Yu Fu's abilities that led Liu Yu to entrust him with the defense of Lingzhi City.
As it turned out, Liu Yu's decision was incredibly wise. Without Xian Yu Fu, Lingzhi City would have crumbled under the pressure of the Necroarmy.
Regardless of their combat prowess, the Necroarmy's intimidation factor was absolutely terrifying.
Just the sight of tens of thousands of grotesque, foul-smelling corpses, resembling ghosts crawling out of graves, was enough to shatter the morale of any ordinary army. A casual assault by the Necroarmy could decimate a typical legion.
When the Necroarmy arrived at Lingzhi City, the soldiers were in a state of panic.
Upon seeing the Necroarmy at their gates, many soldiers struggled to hold their weapons, and some even attempted to flee. The city's defense had already crumbled, though not entirely.
Just as morale was about to collapse entirely, Xian Yu Fu ascended the city walls.
Observing the trembling soldiers and those attempting to desert, Xian Yu Fu, known for his strict military discipline, did not raise his execution sword. Instead, he followed military regulations and executed them on the spot.
In the 1619th chapter of the novel, this scene unfolds vividly.
Xian Yu Fu's expression remained calm as he walked past the fearful soldiers.
When he reached the top of the wall and gazed down at the dense mass of Necroarmy below, he finally spoke. His voice, though not loud, resonated across half of Lingzhi City.
"You can be afraid, you can be terrified, and you can even desert. I won't blame you, nor do I have the time to execute you. I just want to remind you that you are the soldiers of Youzhou, and behind you are your families.
If you choose to desert, if you cannot hold back these Necroarmies, this defensive line will be torn apart by them. They will swarm into Lingzhi City, and they will rush into Youbeiping Prefecture. At that time, Youbeiping will suffer the same fate as Liaoxi Prefecture.
Look at that group of Necroarmies over there. Observe them closely. Those Necroarmies represent your future and that of your families!"
Xian Yu Fu's words seemed to carry a soul-stirring power.
It appeared as if he had utilized some innate talent, but at that moment, the focus wasn't on his abilities. What mattered most was the soldiers' fear—the fear for their loved ones and the fear of becoming like the Necroarmies below.
Fear isn't inherently bad; if harnessed properly, it can unleash tremendous strength.
As Xian Yu Fu spoke, the trembling soldiers continued to shake, and those who had attempted to flee returned to their posts. They were still trembling in fear, but this time, no matter how much they shook, their weapons remained firmly grasped in their hands.
Witnessing this, Xian Yu Fu nodded in satisfaction, "If you don't want to become Necroarmies, if you don't want your families to become Necroarmies, then grip your weapons tightly and vow to defend Lingzhi City. Keep these foreign demons out of our city!"
"We swear to defend Lingzhi City and never let foreign demons step into Youbeiping Prefecture!"
A thunderous roar of determination echoed in unison, shaking the entire Lingzhi City.
The mighty roar seemed to dispel fear, and the soldiers' blood boiled with fervor.
As their passion surged, the Necroarmy below commenced their attack...
(End of Chapter)
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