Free Web NovelChapter 642: Chapter 63: Six Barbarian Tribes
The news from Xiling has reached Wusun Country during this period.
If it’s just that the Demon Venerable has accepted a new disciple and is visiting various countries, it would not be such a big deal.
But the commotion Chen Tang caused in Yumi Country was too big.
The Esoteric Sect, which had been entrenched in Yumi Country for many years, was uprooted, and the Mahayana Buddha Palace was burned to ashes. Monk Fa Qing and Master Luo Fei, two Grandmasters, are missing.
In Jianghu legends, this incident was caused by the disciples of the Demon Venerable, led by the Demon Monarch!
During this time, the fat old man was imprisoned and really doesn’t know about this matter.
Seeing the shocked expressions of the people below, he was somewhat puzzled and unsure of what had happened.
"Envoy Yu, you must be mistaken. This person is the Demon Monarch?"
Prime Minister of Qi frowned deeply and couldn’t help but ask, "What a notorious reputation the Demon Monarch has, killing without batting an eye. It is said he killed countless people in the Mahayana Buddha Palace and beheaded the King of Yumi with one stroke, slaying four Dharma Protector Vajras of the Esoteric Sect. Could he be such a young man?"
"Have you seen me before?"
Chen Tang was taken aback, seeing this person looking unfamiliar, he asked.
Envoy Yu was still kneeling on the ground, unable to hide his excitement, and hurriedly said, "At the time of the battle in Mahayana Buddha Palace, I was fortunate to witness your magnificence."
"Now that Yumi Country has changed rulers and the new king has ascended the throne, they sent us as envoys to Wusun Country."
"Oh."
Chen Tang understood and said, "Get up, you are an envoy of a country, there is no need to do this in my presence."
Envoy Yu said in a deep voice, "If not for your intervention, the people of Yumi Country don’t know when they would see the light of day again, and how many more innocent lives would be lost. I and the people of Yumi Country deeply appreciate your kindness, we are eternally grateful, and you deserve this courtesy."
The entire civil and military officials of Wusun Country were still finding it hard to believe, their expressions shocked.
"Who would have thought that the legendary Demon Monarch is actually a young man about twenty years old."
"No wonder Prime Minister Qin and Little Kunmi died miserably last night. It is said the palace’s Imperial Guards suffered heavy casualties, turns out it was the Demon Monarch’s doing."
"Really? The revered Demon Monarch is actually this young?"
The crowd was stunned.
Prime Minister of Qi thought for a moment and said, "Since you are indeed the Demon Monarch, then intercepting the Barbarian Army’s grain supply should not be a big problem, as long as you lead the Demon Sect disciples, naturally, success can be achieved."
Chen Tang shook his head and said, "I came here alone, without attendants."
Nonetheless, his thoughts began to stir.
He was chased here by Tie Falei and several others, but the rest didn’t know this nor were they aware of the inside story.
He could use the identity of the Demon Monarch to raise the flag of the Demon Sect, making it easier to recruit troops and intercept the grain supply of the Barbarian Army.
Li Shuhu frowned and said, "If we temporarily recruit personnel, without training, it would be difficult to form an effective combat force."
Chen Tang asked, "How many are in the Barbarian Army’s grain transportation unit this time, and what is the strongest cultivation level?"
Prime Minister of Qi answered, "As far as I know, this time the Barbarian Army’s grain transportation unit has about ten thousand people, drawn from the elite of the Six Barbarian Tribes, and the commanding general should be at Second Grade Innate Realm."
Barbarian Land places great importance on grain, hence the heavy escort for transportation.
Wusun Country has actually already surrendered to Barbarian Land, the Celestial Pass is unimpeded, and the fat old man has become powerless.
Normally, there is no power in Wusun Country capable of threatening this transport army, nor does Wusun dare to.
Even so, Barbarian Land still deployed several Innate Experts to personally escort the grain across the pass to Liangzhou.
Once the grain supply army delivers the grain to Liangzhou, they will remain in Liangzhou to support the battlefield.
Chen Tang looked at Li Zhongmou and said, "I don’t know how to lead troops in battle, so I’ll trouble Second Brother Li and Third Brother Li to command the temporary soldiers, avoid direct confrontation with the Barbarian Army, just wait for the opportunity to burn the grain."
"What opportunity?"
Li Zhongmou was puzzled and inquired.
Chen Tang said, "When the Barbarian Army retreats in defeat, then Second Brother Li and Third Brother Li can lead the troops to rush up, burn the grain, and chase the enemy."
Frankly speaking, a temporarily formed army, without training, with lax discipline, is like a scattered mob.
Even if they are all at Entry Level, without coordination, they cannot compete with well-trained elite troops.
The slaughter on the battlefield is entirely different from dueling in Jianghu.
Unless individual martial prowess reaches above Third Grade, facing the fierce tide on the battlefield, one cannot protect oneself.
However, if waiting for the Barbarian Army to retreat, and opportunistically rushing up, burning the grain and chasing the enemy, it becomes much simpler.
No need for complex tactics and formations, just pursue and chase.
Li Zhongmou pondered and asked, "But this supply army of the Barbarian Tribe is an elite force, how can we defend against them directly, even the gates of Celestial Pass might not hold against their assault?"
Chen Tang said calmly, "I alone can guard Celestial Pass."
In the main hall, there had been quite a noise of discussion.
Upon Chen Tang’s words, the surroundings quieted suddenly.
It’s not that Chen Tang could silence everyone with one sentence.
But it sounded incredibly boastful, even displaying a hint of ignorance.
Warfare is not child’s play.
Personal martial prowess on the battlefield is infinitely diminished.
Unless one cultivates to the level of a Grandmaster, which grants the ability to break through stalemates.
If it’s cultivation reaching the legendary Transformation Realm Grandmaster, then it’s not just breaking stalemates, but the ability to change the entire battlefield’s fate with one’s own power!
Prime Minister of Qi asked, "Dare I ask, what is the Demon Monarch’s cultivation level?"
Chen Tang said, "Third Grade."
Many shook their heads internally.
"After all, he’s still young, after destroying one Esoteric Sect, he’s a bit conceited now, thinking that clashing armies is like dueling in Jianghu."
"I heard that during the Esoteric Sect battle, it was mainly due to the efforts of his two senior brothers, relying solely on him is impossible."
Some whispered to each other.
Prime Minister of Qi raised an eyebrow slightly and asked, "Dare I ask, how much does the Demon Monarch know about the Six Barbarian Tribes?"
"I don’t know, I’d like to hear more."
Chen Tang didn’t pretend to know what he didn’t know, he honestly admitted.
"Heh."
Prime Minister of Qi chuckled lightly, "Let me tell you, after you hear, consider if you still want to guard Celestial Pass alone."
"There are six tribes in Barbarian Land; the one invading Liangzhou this time is the Mad Lion Tribe, famous for its Mad Lion Iron Cavalry. Allegedly, the other five tribes have unique elite forces: Celestial God Tribe, Silver Wolf Tribe, Giant Elephant Tribe, Ox Demon Tribe, Black Bear Tribe."
"The Celestial God Tribe is the core of the Barbarian Race, with the Celestial God as their totem, possessing the strongest single Martial Artist capabilities. The Silver Wolf Tribe is renowned for its wolf riders, expert in nocturnal battles. The Black Bear Tribe, with their Black Bear Army, is one of the strongest land forces."
"The focus should be on the Giant Elephant Tribe and the Ox Demon Tribe."
"In the Giant Elephant Tribe, there are the legendary Elephant Soldiers, who ride giant elephants, specializing in siege warfare. The Ox Demon Tribe, all are Ox Demon Heavy Cavalry, once they charge, even the gates of Celestial Pass could hardly stand!"
At this point, Prime Minister of Qi took a breath and said, "If this grain transport army includes Elephant Soldiers and Ox Demon Heavy Cavalry escorts, not to mention you alone, even a ten thousand army might not hold Celestial Pass."
