landbeastnovel Chapter 158: The King is Captured and the Entire Party is Shocked
Chapter 158: The King is Captured and the Entire Party is Shocked
Meanwhile, Lu Yuan led his men to gather near the ancient barbarian king's tent. They ate dry rations while observing the situation inside the tent.
Waiting for nightfall.
Xiao Lie walked over and said softly, "The chieftain of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe is also at the Earth Immortal Realm. However, we can be sure that he is the only Earth Immortal Realm expert in the camp right now. The others are all at the Divine Power and Dharma Aspect levels. With our strength, we can break through their camp."
Their army only numbers 50,000, about the same as ours.
Lu Yuan nodded. If that's the case, then things will be much easier.
It will be much better than when we were fighting the barbarians.
Xiao Ku nodded: "With His Highness Prince Qin in charge, breaking through the ancient barbarians will not be a problem at all."
During the battle against the barbarians, Lu Yuan demonstrated exceptional talent in leading troops.
This greatly surprised Xiao Ku.
At this time, he trusted the King of Qin even more.
In the past, the imperial family treated Lu Yuan well because he had helped Xiao Hua and her daughter during the Dayong era. But now, they could say they had become dependent on Lu Yuan.
The younger members of the royal family, in particular, held him in high esteem.
Furthermore, this battle has further enhanced his prestige within the army, making him unmatched from now on.
In other words, the relationship between Xiao Hua and her mother and him. If it were anyone else, they would probably be accused of being too powerful and threatening the emperor if they went back this time.
Lu Yuan didn't need to worry about any of that; all he had to do was lead his army to victory.
As darkness gradually fell.
Lu Yuan, already seated on his warhorse, tossed his sword and said with a smile, "It's time to make our move. After this is over, things will be much easier for us."
After speaking, he immediately swooped down towards the direction of the royal tent.
The others followed closely behind.
The military formation reappeared, a massive array rising from the edge of the ancient barbarian king's tent.
All anyone saw was a hurricane heading towards the royal tent.
The chieftain of the ancient barbarian tribe, Manguhun, was drinking. He was thin and even looked old, but he was very strong.
It is said to be more powerful than Mangu Tun.
He was an expert in beast taming and trained the Ancient Barbarian Blood Riders.
The mount was originally just a wolf rider, which was strong, but not nearly as overpowered as it is now.
However, after being re-cultivated by some forbidden element, it became even more bloodthirsty on the battlefield, and its body developed a thick layer of scales.
It can take on a lion or tiger one-on-one.
The boost to cavalry is extremely strong.
Moreover, Manguhun himself also kept a cold python, which could move freely in the icy and snowy world.
His strength is at the Dharma Aspect Realm.
With their combined strength, they would be even more formidable.
Just then, after finishing a glass of wine, I heard a huge commotion outside.
The roar made his eardrums hurt.
He immediately got up and walked outside, but he had just stepped out of the tent when...
"Kara!"
Then they saw the army's banner being shattered.
Then, a golden wheel, carrying immense power, slashed down at him.
Without hesitation, Man Guhun shifted his body to the side, dodging the fatal attack.
At that moment, Xiao Ku appeared above him with seven Vajra Venerables, and various energies fell like hailstones.
Although Manguhun didn't know why this was happening, he didn't have time to think about it.
They can only passively defend themselves.
"roar!"
He roared and unleashed his supernatural powers, his two arms transforming into colossal pythons that stretched to the heavens.
In the sky, two giant pythons, each as thick as a water vat, appeared, their black scales emanating emerald green smoke, and headed towards Xiao Ku.
This supernatural power is called the Devouring Heaven and Dissolving Bones Hand.
Not only does it have a devouring effect, but the dense poisonous fog can also turn a person's body into blood.
Xiao Kujingang unleashed his Dharma body, causing countless golden wheels to dance in the sky.
They were still suppressed by the Manguhun.
The main problem was that the poisonous fog was too bothersome, making him hesitant to approach it.
Just as a smile appeared on Manguhun's lips, preparing to break through the suppression.
"Buzz!"
A startling sound of air being torn apart rang out, and then a dazzling blue battle blade descended from the sky. The massive blade, dozens of feet long, severed Man Guhun's arms and pressed down on his body.
Manguhun found it difficult to even get up.
Blood appeared at the corner of the mouth.
It was Lu Yuan who made the move, gathering the array spirits of 50,000 troops to instantly lock them down.
"Splash!"
The chain was thrown out and landed on Manguhun's shoulder.
After piercing her collarbone.
Manguhun could no longer move an inch.
They were dragged into the army's ranks.
"hold head high!"
On the ground, a giant python, pure white with crimson eyes, roared and charged forward.
"Sizzle!"
Xiao Ku's golden wheel flew out and struck the white python's body, causing blood to splatter.
Its enormous body struggled and collapsed limply to the ground, unable to move any further.
All of this happened so fast that no one had time to react.
Not only was Xiao Ku charging ahead, but there was also the suppression from the array spirits.
Even with his formidable strength, Manguhun was unable to unleash his full potential.
Once drawn into the battle, Lu Yuan did not hesitate and ordered the army to retreat.
Their fighting style is actually very risky. If they are blocked by the ancient barbarians, it will be a matter of life and death.
Now that the two kings have been captured, all they need to do is return safely to the Northern Barbarians and wait for their surrender.
At Lu Yuan's command, his men followed him and headed into the distance.
This battle was truly spectacular.
After traveling continuously towards the northern barbarians for a whole day, the group finally stopped.
At this moment, Xiao Lie looked at Lu Yuan with excitement in his eyes: "Your Highness, you really did it. The unification of the Northern Barbarians is not far away."
Xiao Ku's usually calm and composed face was now adorned with a smile.
The main reason is that the gains this time were too great. Two kings were captured, and the situation of division in the Northern Barbarians that had lasted for thousands of years was broken.
If we unify the country, we will completely get rid of our past weakness.
Putting everything else aside, just the number of Earth Immortal masters alone could increase by six, assuming two Kings are willing to surrender.
Otherwise, it's hard to say.
"Did the scouts reply?" Lu Yuan was not blinded by victory.
At this moment, all I care about is my own situation.
"We've already scouted the area; there are no ancient barbarian troops nearby. We can rest a bit longer," Xiao Lie said hastily.
Lu Yuan nodded: "We'll rest for two hours, then continue our journey and return to the Northern Barbarians as quickly as possible. Once that's done, the matter will be completely settled."
Before returning to the Northern Barbarians, he still dared not send the message back, as there were too many variables.
No dynasty wanted to see a unified northern barbarian state emerge.
As soon as news of the capture of the two kings gets back, several imperial courts will likely send experts to cause trouble immediately.
This is not what he wanted to see.
"Yes, sir!"
Xiao Lie immediately said so, and then ordered the army to rest and recuperate, and to take unlimited amounts of pills and food.
Even the warhorses were no exception; after all, the most important thing now was to get back.
Two hours later, all the soldiers were full of energy.
"Set off!"
Lu Yuan waved his arm and shouted.
The next moment, it headed towards the direction of the Northern Barbarians.
For the next two weeks, the army traveled almost entirely by avoiding the armies and tribes of the ancient barbarians.
Of course, they inevitably encountered obstacles in their path, but they were all killed by Lu Yuan and his men. Although they experienced some difficulties and lost some men, they still managed to survive.
But they eventually entered the territory of the Northern Barbarians.
Outside the valley pass, Xiao He had already come out to greet Lu Yuan and his men when he saw them.
When they first set out beyond the Great Wall, the warriors, who were full of energy and clad in iron armor, now all showed an undisguised weariness in their eyes.
Even with powerful cultivation, it's still too tiring.
The battles along the way not only gave these people unprecedented experience, but also left them feeling utterly exhausted.
Even Xiao Lie was covered in blood.
"Greetings, Your Highness. Welcome back, Your Highness." Xiao Hecai knelt down on the ground as soon as he came forward, his face full of excitement.
After all, the army had been gone for so long, everyone thought something had happened.
I never expected him to come back.
As for whether he had captured the kings of the Shengman and Guman tribes, Xiao He dared not ask, nor was he in the mood to ask at the moment.
Lu Yuan nodded and asked, "How is things at court?"
"Everything is fine, but His Majesty and the Crown Princess have been unable to contact you, so some time ago, they personally led 200,000 beast riders toward the border, and they are expected to arrive tomorrow." Xiao He didn't dare to ramble on and immediately replied.
Lu Yuan was surprised that Madam Xiao would come in person, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
Looking at Xiao He, he said, "Well, let's go back first and let the brothers rest."
After speaking, he glanced at Xiao Lie.
"Splash!"
The sound of chains being dragged rang out, and then Xiao He saw three figures being pulled out.
"These are the Living Barbarian King, the Ancient Barbarian King, and the Barbarian Liang. Keep a close watch on them and don't let them escape," Lu Yuan said calmly.
Xiao He's eyes widened instantly.
He didn't expect that Lu Yuan and the others would actually succeed.
Then came the regret: if I could have joined this battle, I would have made a fortune.
If only I had begged the prince to take me with him back then.
That's what he was thinking.
His hands didn't stop moving as he pulled on the chains, saying, "Your Highness, rest assured, as long as I am alive, they will not be able to escape."
After saying this, he ordered the army to throw the three men into the dungeon.
However, Lu Yuan was still worried and looked at Xiao Ku, saying, "I'm sorry to trouble you, Venerable One."
The latter nodded: "I'll be right there."
Then they went to the dungeon.
After all, these three people have a very close relationship.
There is no room for relaxation.
After everything was arranged, Xiao Lie and Lu Yuan entered the city lord's mansion. Xiao Lie couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness, shall we report to His Majesty now?"
"Yes, report it and explain the situation clearly."
They have now returned to the Northern Barbarian lands.
Two hundred thousand more beast riders will arrive tomorrow.
Even if the other dynasties knew, there was nothing they could do.
Next, the Xiao family will simply wait at the border for the Shengman and Beiman to submit their surrender documents.
The army was pressing in, and two of the kings were captured.
They only have one option left: surrender.
"Yes, sir!"
After responding, Xiao Lie excitedly took out the sound transmission stone.
Although they had made a great contribution this time, he was still very uneasy because they had not reported the specific situation to the court during this period.
After all, not everyone can gain the trust of someone like Lu Yuan.
As for Lu Yuan, he did not eat the meal prepared by Xiao He, but returned to his own courtyard and had hot water prepared for him to take a bath.
After all, not everyone can gain the trust of someone like Lu Yuan.
As for Lu Yuan, he did not eat the meal prepared by Xiao He, but returned to his own courtyard and had hot water prepared for him to take a bath.
He was also very tired.
Now that I'm back in the Northern Barbarian lands, I can finally rest.
I only feel like a human being when my body is immersed in hot water.
Meanwhile, Xiao Shi, who was already close to the border, was sitting in her carriage with her eyes closed, resting. She had prepared for the worst since there had been no news from Lu Yuan for so long.
Xiao Hua sat down next to her.
She kept her head down and didn't speak; she hadn't told Lu Shi about Lu Yuan's matter yet.
If the other party finds out, she doesn't know how to explain it, and Xiao Hua is already very heartbroken.
While the mother and daughter sat in the carriage, each lost in their own thoughts.
The Xiao family's communication stone suddenly lit up.
Immediately after receiving the message, her phoenix eyes gleamed with an unprecedented light.
The joy on his face was impossible to hide.
Looking at Xiao Hua, he said, "Don't be sad. A Yuan is back. He has already entered the pass. Not only that, he also brought back the kings of the Shengman and Guman tribes."
As she finished speaking, Xiao's voice trembled uncontrollably.
Lu Yuan accomplished something that no one in the Northern Barbarians had ever been able to do before.
Once the three barbarian tribes are unified, they can easily deal with any dynasty in the world, unlike in the past when they were almost powerless to fight back.
Upon hearing the news, Xiao Hua practically jumped up: "I'm going to the border right now."
However, as soon as she stood up, Xiao grabbed her: "It'll be tomorrow, what's the rush? We can't afford any accidents at this time, so come with me obediently."
"Oh," Xiao Hua replied, then reluctantly sat down again.
However, he was clearly more talkative at this moment, looking at Madam Xiao and saying, "Mother, now that both kings have been captured, do you think they will surrender?"
"Pretty much. We are one with the Shengman and Beiman, and the people are not too hostile towards us. Now that the two kings have been captured, and by some twist of fate, 200,000 beast riders are approaching. Even if they want to resist, they simply cannot stop them."
The only option is to surrender. Otherwise, both barbarians will suffer heavy losses and be occupied. As long as Manguhun and Mangutun are responsible for their people, they will surrender.
"With the help of the two barbarians, we will then be able to change the name of our country."
Xiao said softly, her eyes shining with an unprecedented light.
With the unification of the three barbarian tribes, the national strength of the Northern Barbarians will increase to an unprecedented level.
Meanwhile, Lu Yuan rested immediately after taking a shower, not in a hurry to break through today.
I'm so tired, and I'm not at my best either.
Let's get some rest for the night first.
Nothing happened that night. The next day, as soon as Lu Yuan woke up and opened his eyes, he saw Xiao Hua sitting beside him, looking at him. Her big, watery eyes were so beautiful.
Lu Yuan was taken aback: "When did you get here?"
"My mother and I arrived early this morning, and it's already noon. We didn't want to disturb you since you were sleeping soundly. It's lunchtime now," Xiao Hua said softly.
Lu Yuan then asked, "I hope Auntie isn't angry that I acted on my own this time?"
"I'm angry. My mother and I haven't slept for several nights because of you. This time, I brought the beast riders here to capture you and take you back." Xiao Hua turned her body to the side, pretending to ignore Lu Yuan.
But her eyes couldn't help but glance at him.
"Hehe, no need to capture them, I can go back myself. Have you seen the Living Barbarian King and the Ancient Barbarian King?"
"I've seen them. The two have officially surrendered. I've sent people back to reorganize the two barbarian armies, and they've officially begun to surrender." Xiao Hua didn't continue to be angry with Lu Yuan. Seeing that he had changed the subject, giving her a way out, she accepted the situation.
"So fast? I tried to persuade them to surrender many times along the way, but they wouldn't agree."
"Can you be compared to my mother? Both of you knew you were bound to be forced to lower your prices. The reason you wouldn't budge was that you wanted to get a better price after meeting my mother. Now that you've gotten what you deserved, you naturally won't suffer for yourself," Xiao Hua said.
Noticing the surprise in Lu Yuan's eyes, she said softly, "It was the Grand Master who told me."
"It's good that we've reached an agreement. Now that we've reached an agreement, I don't care about anything else. Let's go eat." After saying that, he prepared to get up.
But then, remembering something, he looked at Xiao Hua and said, "Go outside and wait for me for a while."
"Don't you sleep with clothes on?" Xiao Hua glanced at him, then saw that Lu Yuan didn't say anything.
She covered her mouth, laughed, and ran out.
A moment later, Lu Yuan, dressed in a python robe, came out and, accompanied by Xiao Hua, walked towards the main hall of the city lord's mansion.
Upon entering, one sees Xiao Shi sitting at the top, dressed in imperial robes, with Xiao Gu, a group of clan experts, Man Gu Tun, Man Gu Hun, and Man Liang sitting below.
The three men's eyes sharpened when they saw Lu Yuan.
However, I managed to resist the urge to act impulsively.
After all, they had officially surrendered, and their lives were now in the hands of the Xiao family.
"Greetings, Your Majesty," Lu Yuan said, bowing as soon as he entered.
Then, Lu Yuan and Xiao Hua sat down next to Xiao Shi, one on each side.
After seeing this, Mangu Tun and Mangu Hun dared not be angry with Lu Yuan anymore.
Clearly, the other party holds a high position among the Northern Barbarians.
They would be working in the capital city eventually, and they didn't want to become enemies with Lu Yuan.
Therefore, after the banquet began, he even took the initiative to toast Lu Yuan with a cup of wine.
After all, he was the king of a tribe, so he could be considered to be able to take things in stride.
After inquiring, Lu Yuan learned that both of them had been granted the title of king by the Xiao family.
Mangu Tun was appointed as the King of the Barbarians, a title that would be passed down through generations.
Manguhun was appointed as the Ancient Barbarian King, a hereditary title.
Moreover, each person had a city as their fiefdom, and after the imperial court took half of the annual tax revenue, the rest belonged to them.
That can be considered treating them well.
They also allocated some mineral resources from their respective territories for them to mine.
The old troops were all dispersed and incorporated into the Beast Cavalry.
Some people even got promoted, so it can be said that everyone was happy.
However, this led to the Northern Barbarian Beast Riders expanding to over a million in a short period of time.
As for the elite cavalry, needless to say.
In short, the Northern Barbarians of today are not the same as they were in the past.
Fortunately, we have enough money and supplies now, otherwise it would be really difficult to support such a large army.
While Lu Yuan and his group were discussing the merger of the three barbarian tribes...
At this time, the news quickly reached Dayong.
As Emperor Yong looked at the newly arrived battle report, his initially good mood gradually faded.
"Bang!"
Finally, he smashed the entire table to pieces with a single palm strike.
"Is this what you told me, that Lu Yuan died in the territory of the Barbarians? He even captured the Ancient Barbarian King alive. What are the Embroidered-Robed Envoys of my Great Yong doing?"
He is very angry right now.
The eunuch knelt on the ground, not daring to speak.
The Crown Prince, sitting below, looked surprised. He hadn't expected Lu Yuan to be so powerful. This battle had exceeded everyone's expectations. He glanced at Emperor Yong carefully and then bowed, saying, "Father, please don't be angry. Even if the three barbarians are unified, our Great Yong is not afraid of them now. The Heavenly King Village troops are making rapid progress. When we go to war with the Northern Barbarians..."
"Blocking the barbarians and northern barbarians is a piece of cake."
The Crown Prince, fearing that the Emperor Yong would blame him, immediately said...
After all, it was he who rejected Lu Yuan back then.
Hearing his son say this, Emperor Yong's expression improved somewhat, but he was still gloomy.
Because he understood very well the potential that the Northern Barbarians would unleash after subduing the other two barbarians.
However, it's too late to say anything now. He just looked at the Crown Prince and said, "Find the genius who climbed to the top of the Heavenly Ladder Cliff as soon as possible. Since things have already come to this, there's no need to think about it anymore."
Now, that prodigy is the key.
"Yes, Father!" the Crown Prince replied and quickly withdrew.
On the other side, the Azure Emperor also received the news, and his face turned from green to red, clearly enraged.
Just a few days ago, he looked down on Lu Yuan, thinking that he had risen to power by relying on women. Now, he has accomplished something that no other strongman in the history of the Northern Barbarians had ever done.
It's simply unbelievable.
Most importantly, after the three barbarian tribes merged, the Dongyi were overshadowed.
This could very well affect the power dynamics between different dynasties.
After waving the crowd away, the Azure Emperor looked at the small object in his hand and fell into deep thought.
Lu Yuan, however, didn't care about other people's feelings. After attending the banquet, he returned to his courtyard to prepare for his breakthrough.
I was too tired last night, so I went to bed early.
With the arrival of the Xiao mother and daughter today, he is finally free and has nothing left to do.
Now is the time to break through.
Then, the system panel was opened.