Chapter 2052 - 2051: Assault on the Gate Wall

Chapter 2052: Chapter 2051: Assault on the Gate Wall

Seeing the Wind Arrows rain down, the Wolf Riders led by Gu Feng didn’t hesitate for a moment, charging forward with unwavering determination.

Suddenly.

The Wind Arrows, whistling sharply, shot towards the Wolf Riders charging straight ahead. A cold smile tugged at the corner of Tang Lin’s mouth, as if he expected to see the many Wolf Cavalry pierced and nailed to the ground the next second.

But in reality.

As the Wind Arrows collided in mid-air above the three thousand riders led by Gu Feng, they seemed to be blocked by an invisible wall and were deflected away.

The three thousand Wolf Riders broke through the first volley of arrows without any losses.

"This is impossible."

Tang Lin slapped both hands on the battlements, staring in disbelief at the unharmed Wolf Riders despite the Wind Arrows.

Not only did Tang Lin show an expression of disbelief, even the other First Line Pass Garrison Commanders also displayed astonishment.

"How could this be? The power of Wind God Bow paired with Wind Arrows should inflict damage even on Barbaric Bull Heavy Armor. How can these Wolf Cavalry, merely light cavalry, withstand such a barrage of Wind Arrows?"

A commander expressed the question in surprise.

"It’s not impossible. The Wolf Clan’s Bloodline contains the power of the wind. When the Bloodline Talent is developed to a certain level, it awakens the Wind Protection, and when this Wind Protection ascends to its highest level, it becomes the Wolf Clan’s most powerful Wind God Body."

"What if this unit of Wolf Riders is the elite of the Wolf Clan, all mastering Wind Protection?"

"All possessing Wind Protection."

The commander beside took a deep breath. If this were the case, and the three thousand riders moved in unison, with well-trained coordination, they would form a troop formation akin to the Shaking Mountain Camp.

The first wave of Wind Arrows returned without success, and even before the second wave could be launched, the three thousand Wolf Riders led by Gu Feng had already charged within three hundred meters, advancing with incredible speed.

Tang Lin hardly had time to ponder why the Wind Arrows couldn’t penetrate these Wolf Riders. He immediately shouted, "Blast Flame Crossbow, fire for me."

In that instant of command, the three thousand Wolf Riders surged forward by dozens of meters again. Fortunately, the Blast Flame Crossbow differs from a bow, as the bows behind the Gate Wall can only be used for angled shots, while the crossbowmen on the Gate Wall can shoot directly.

At this moment, the three thousand Wolf Riders had charged into the narrow zone in front of the First Line Pass, one side flanked by a sheer cliff, the other by an abyss, filling the vision ahead completely.

Almost needing no aim, along with the command, the hundreds of crossbowmen on the battlements squeezed the trigger.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh.

Blast Flame Arrows tore through the sky.

Almost the second the crossbow bolts were fired, the three thousand Wolf Riders collided with the hundreds of flying Blast Flame Arrows.

Almost instantly.

The Blast Flame Arrows hitting the spearhead of the Wolf Riders exploded immediately. Bear in mind, in earlier battles with the Ming Guang Camp, the Blast Flame Arrows had been used, and the Demon Clan charging the gates were blown to pieces by these arrows. The explosive energy even engulfed surrounding Demon Clan members.

The power of the Blast Flame Arrows was nearly equivalent to a hand grenade.

With the explosion of Blast Flame Arrows, plumes of fire spread in all directions instantly. Hundreds of Blast Flame Arrows exploded in succession, turning the area in front of the First Line Pass into a sea of fire.

The charging Wolf Riders seemed engulfed by the explosive fire cloud, yet there were no screams, no wolf howls.

In the blink of an eye.

The three thousand Wolf Riders pierced through the fiery cloud of exploding Blast Flame Arrows, their bodies clad in blazing red cloaks, not only undeterred in their charge but advancing like a raging fire.

On the First Line Pass.

A wave of hot air swept over, rushing across the Gate Wall like a blade, sinking Tang Lin’s heart.

Raising his eyes, Tang Lin saw the Wolf Riders less than a hundred meters from the Gate Wall, perhaps to reach the gates with the next breath. He took a deep breath, pulling out his battle saber.

"Ming Guang Camp, fight to the death."

Tang Lin knew he was facing the absolute elite of the Demon Clan; this unit of Wolf Riders was too fast. The archers barely had time to fire a single volley before they charged beyond bow range, not even Blast Flame Crossbows were effective.

No doubt, he recognized he faced a tough challenge this time.

As for retreating, it was out of the question. The First Line Pass offered some space before and behind the southern Gate Wall to deploy troops, but retreating offered only a narrow wooden road less than a meter wide, unsuitable for the quick retreat of thousands of troops.

"You, take the crossbowman and retreat for me."

Tang Lin commanded the family warrior beside him.

"Camp Master, better you lead the retreat, I’ll stand guard here."

"Nonsense, I am the Ming Guang Camp’s Camp Master, how could I retreat? Are you trying to turn the Tang Family into a laughingstock? Stop dawdling, take the crossbowmen with you, you’re still useful. Guardian Ouyang won’t blame you, maintain the legacy of the Ming Guang Camp."

"Go quickly."

Tang Lin said and kicked him away.

By now, the three thousand Wolf Riders led by Gu Feng were within sight, barely seven or eight meters from the Gate Wall. The wolf beneath Gu Feng leapt into the air.

Seeing this, Tang Lin twirled his battle saber.

"Die for me."

The saber flashed with a cold gleam, sending a transverse Sword Energy sweeping towards the airborne Wolf Riders. Seeing this, Gu Feng sneered coldly and slashed with his claws.

Boom.

The flying wolf claw Wind Blade shattered the Sword Energy, simultaneously sweeping towards Tang Lin, who was struck with horror and raised his saber to block.

But as the wolf claw struck the saber, the Phoenix Flame contained within the wind claw exploded, akin to the Blast Flame Arrow, sending a wave of Flame Energy crashing into Tang Lin, sending him flying.

"Camp Master!"

Tang Lin’s strength was considerable, with the Perfection of Golden Core Middle Stage. Given his age, he could be regarded as a genius, or else he wouldn’t be the Ming Guang Camp’s Camp Master.

Yet against Gu Feng, an ascended Demon King capable of battling a Fourth Grade Demon King, he was evidently outmatched.

"Protect the Camp Master."

Tang Lin was not without formidable guards, at least several with the strength of Golden Core Late Stage, but no one anticipated that the Wolf Clan would engage so seriously from the outset, even deploying a Demon King level formidable being as the vanguard.

Meanwhile, other Wolf Riders leapt onto the city walls, clashing with the Ming Guang Camp atop the First Line Pass.

"Hiss, Guardian, this Demon Country seems intent on breaking through First Line Pass in one go, dispatching such elite forces in the initial assault."

On a protruding rock platform on the cliff, the garrison serves as the second line of defense at First Line Pass. Even if the city gate tower of the First Line Pass is destroyed, the commanders can oversee the front line from the garrison.

"Indeed, they’ve reached the walls in one move, though for over half a month prior, the Demon Clan hadn’t even touched the walls."

The commanders all felt a tightness in their hearts, realizing the Demon Clan intended no further delays.

"Alright then, take it as it comes, water for fire, battle is imminent."

Ouyang Tianshu hadn’t anticipated the Demon Clan would start with full force. Initially, when Li Feng reported back, Ouyang took it seriously, even informing the stationed powerful figures here. Yet, everyone believed the opponent would break through the gates in three days, likely targeting dusk or evening.

The plan was to deplete one wave and catch them off guard with the attack.

Therefore, Ouyang Tianshu stationed some powerful forces in the rear, preventing the Fox Clan from executing a two-pronged attack. After all, while the First Line Pass can block an army, small teams of dozens or hundreds could bypass it.