## Section 85: Brave Because of Love
February 9, 2013 Author: Gu Zhenren
### Section 85: Brave Because of Love
“What? The great Shui Family army is defeated?! Even the Mad Confucian General, one of the Ten Great Famous Generals, has been captured alive?!”
“Originally, the allied forces of the Shu and Tie families were at a disadvantage… I heard it was the combined effort of the Little Tyrant Chu Yun and the Fierce Tiger of Many Stars Shu Tianhao that broke the stalemate and ultimately turned the tide.”
“No wonder the son is as capable as the father… Shu Tianhao aside, I heard Chu Yun used his ninth Spirit Monster on the battlefield. This is truly exceptional talent, rarely seen in a century.”
In just one night, news of the great sea battle had spread throughout Xingzhou. The world was astonished, and the people were shaken by the outcome!
“War is truly unpredictable.”
“The Shu Family is powerful. After this battle, the Little Tyrant Chu Yun’s ranking has risen to 8th on the Peculiar Person Ranking. Not only that, Shu Tianhao has not only returned to the Teng List but has also surged to 17th on the Talented Person Ranking. And Huang Xiao has replaced the Mad Confucian General, becoming the last of Xingzhou’s Ten Great Famous Generals. Hua Ying and Yan Que of the Shu Family have also advanced to the upper ranks of the Junjie List. The Shu Family truly has a wealth of talent, and their victory over the great Shui Family army is indeed reasonable.”
“The Shui Family’s moment of glory was fleeting and unsustainable; the Archipelago is about to experience another shift in power. Only the Shu Family and the Tie Family remain to contend for dominance. Judging by the current situation, the Shu Family holds a significant advantage…”
Four days later, amidst widespread public discussion, Tie’ao led all the Tie Family’s warriors and elites to assemble before a battleship.
“This, isn’t this the Flying Battleship?”
“That battleship that descended from the Rainbow Bridge, I never expected it to fall into the hands of our Tie Family.”
“They didn’t even use this battleship in the battle against the Shui Family. Island Lord Tie’ao, what do you intend to do by gathering us here today?”
The officers and soldiers looked at the battleship with great surprise.
“It has been four days since that sea battle. During these four days, many of you have asked me why we didn’t conquer the Shui Family and expand our territory? Today, I will give you the answer.” Tie’ao stood before them all, pointed at the Flying Battleship, and declared astonishingly, “Immediately, we will board this battleship and launch a surprise attack on the Shu Family’s main island, capturing Huode City!”
“Wh-, what?!”
“Just like that, we break the alliance and launch an unprovoked attack?”
“So that’s how it is. The inaction before was to lull the Shu Family into a false sense of security. Now, the Shu Family’s main army is attacking the Shui Family’s islands. The main island is at its most vulnerable moment!”
The officers and soldiers exclaimed repeatedly, their expressions filled with shock.
“Indeed,” Tie’ao said in a deep voice. “You are the most outstanding individuals in my Tie Family’s military might. You should also see the current situation. The Shu Family’s advantage is too great. Without a surprising strategy, our Tie Family will find it difficult to contend. Now, not only is the Shu Family’s main island’s defense empty, but it also holds the Fire Virtue Scripture. If we seize it, we will have righteousness on our side. At the same time, Huode City is a powerful city no weaker than the main city of the Shan Family. The people of the Shu Family’s island are the bravest warriors in the Archipelago. Intelligence indicates that the Shu Family’s main island also possesses an underground world with extremely rich resources, no less than the main island of the Sen Family. Capturing the Shu Family’s main island holds immense significance. We must win this battle!”
“Island Lord, you are brilliant! Capture the Shu Family’s main island, capture the Shu Family’s main island!!” With the instigation of a few individuals, many hesitant soldiers were gradually infected by this fervent atmosphere.
“Let us usher in a new era for the Archipelago!”
“This is an absolute surprise attack, no one will expect us to descend from the heavens!”
“A Flying Battleship, capable of soaring through the nine heavens, undetectable. We are destined to win this battle!”
“Yes, we will win! I failed in my previous surprise attack on the Shu Family’s main island, but I will rise again from where I fell. This time, I will not fail!” Tie’ao’s eyes flickered, his fighting spirit soared. This plan had been brewing in his heart for a long time, and now it was finally being implemented. He possessed absolute confidence in it.
The Flying Battleship carried the high-spirited crowd and soared into the sky.
By chance, it was a dark and windy night, perfect for concealing the Flying Battleship’s movements.
“A dark and windy night, ideal for a massacre, it’s the perfect opportunity for us to wreak havoc!”
“Controlling the Shu Family’s main island is equivalent to destroying the enemy’s base camp directly, which will be a terrifying blow to the Shu Family’s morale.”
“Even heaven is helping us, soldiers, the time to kill the enemy and earn merit is now!”
“Why do I have this bad feeling?” Bai Mian, the general responsible for defending the main island, put down his rice bowl with annoyance. The once delicious food was now hard to swallow.
“The sea battle has ended, and there shouldn’t be any more battles in the short term. If the Shu Family unifies the Archipelago and brings peace, I should be happy,” he sighed faintly and picked up his rice bowl again.
However, before he could take another bite, he saw a personal soldier covered in blood rushing towards him: “Report! Enemy, enemy attack! Island Lord Tie’ao is personally leading his troops, riding a Flying Battleship and descending from the sky. They have already suppressed the island’s defenders!”
*Crack.*
The rice bowl fell to the ground, shattering into pieces.
Bai Mian abruptly straightened up, extreme shock and panic surging across his face.
“How could this happen? How could this happen?! The Tie Family actually broke the alliance and launched an unprovoked surprise attack! Most importantly, the Island Lord, the Young Island Lord, and Huang Xiao are all out on campaign…”
General Rabbit’s face turned pale, his body swayed, and he felt dizzy from the sudden news.
“Hahaha, it truly is weakly defended!”
“Look, what a magnificent city. The Shu Family is truly generous to have built such a grand city for us!”
“Kill, kill, kill, a bunch of blind fools.”
“How strange, where did the ordinary civilians go? Why are there only defenders and no civilians?”
As the Tie Family soldiers wreaked havoc, Bai Mian, gripping his spear, trembled as he stood in their path.
“Oh my, look, who is this?”
“Tsk tsk, General Rabbit. What are you doing out here? Surrendering?”
“Don’t you know, I heard General Rabbit is highly regarded by the Little Tyrant in the Shu Family.”
“Hahaha…”
The generals of the Tie Family were all familiar with Bai Mian’s reputation and burst into roaring laughter.
“Bai Mian, you’ve come at the perfect time. This is a great opportunity for you to return to our Tie Family. You are familiar with the island’s defenses, quickly lead us to capture Huode City,” Tie’ao emerged from the crowd and commanded Bai Mian.
To everyone’s surprise, Bai Mian shook his head and said in a trembling voice, “I, I came to stop you. Don’t go any further. It’s still not too late to turn back.”
He was clearly terrified, his grip on his spear unsteady.
The Tie Family generals fell silent for a moment, then erupted into even louder laughter, some clutching their stomachs, others laughing until tears streamed down their faces.
“I am the defender of the Shu Family island, and it is my duty to protect this place. Do not destroy this place, which is like a paradise, a fairyland! People live and work here in peace and contentment, and throughout the day, there is laughter everywhere… I must protect this place!” Bai Mian spoke with increasing seriousness, finally even shouting.
“Are you serious? My will cannot be defied. If you continue to obstruct me, you will lose your life,” Tie’ao’s expression turned cold.
“I am serious! I am Bai Mian, and I will protect this place! Even if it means losing my life, I will not hesitate!” At this point, Bai Mian was no longer afraid. His spear was held steady, and the Wind Thunder Roar climbed onto his shoulder, its dark eyes fixed on the crowd with a ferocious yet amusing demeanor.
“Then die, General Rabbit!” A major general from the Tie Family sneered and charged forward with his saber.
Bai Mian met the attack with his spear and engaged in fierce combat.
“Hey, does it take this much effort to kill a mere General Rabbit?” After a moment, the Tie Family generals grew impatient.
“You all attack as well. If we delay, there might be variables,” Tie’ao’s face soured. Bai Mian’s combat strength surprised him; how had he never noticed it before?
“Little Rabbit, we’ll tear you limb from limb.” A group of people surrounded him, sneering menacingly.
Then, in the next moment…
A world-shattering roar suddenly erupted, the surging sound waves transforming into a howling gale that pierced through the thick clouds in the night sky, reverberating across the entire Shu Family island.
The Tie Family generals’ nightmare had begun.
***
“I never would have thought that the usually weak and timid General Rabbit would have such a brave side.”
“If I heard correctly, that’s the Wind Thunder Roar? This type of Demonic Beast is known as the King of Sonic Attacks, best at group attacks. Does he know Bai Mian?”
In a pavilion in Huode City, Hua Ying and Yan Que stood beside Chu Yun, gazing at the battle from afar as they spoke.
“When you have something to protect, you are no longer afraid. I never told Bai Mian about the Wind Thunder Roar’s true identity, and I was expecting him to erupt during the great sea battle. Now I understand, our General Rabbit is truly too kind. For him to unleash his potential, it would require a situation like this.” Chu Yun replied slowly.
He wasn’t entirely clear about the specifics of his past life. But looking at it now, it must have been Bai Mian breaking through his personal limits during the defensive battle.
Ever since hearing Yi Yan’s deduction, Chu Yun had been pondering the phrase “great fortune and great profit.” Great fortune indicated no danger despite the peril, and great profit proved that something would be gained from it. At that moment, an intuition made him think of General Rabbit.
Now it seemed his secret return to the main island from the front lines was the right decision.
“Fighting the Tie Family generals alone, he is truly valiant. The Wind Thunder Roar’s roar can daze humans and Demonic Beasts alike, and its sonic attack Cultivation Method is so unconventional. No wonder so many people couldn’t take down Bai Mian, and instead suffered heavy casualties.”
“Heh heh, after this battle, Bai Mian’s combat power will soar. It will be difficult for Huangxiao and us to deal with him. No wonder the Young Master values him so highly. He truly has a discerning eye…” Yan Que and Hua Ying chatted back and forth.
“Alright, stop the flattery. My eight Tribulation Demons are lurking on the island, watching over Bai Mian. After fighting for so long, they are getting impatient. It’s time for me to step forward and resolve everything.” Chu Yun took a step forward.
Yan Que and Hua Ying exchanged a look at this step. They knew this step was of great significance, a major step towards unifying the Archipelago!
(Tired, I don’t want to write about war anymore. I’m sick of it… Alas, I have to write it for the sake of the later plot. But it’s finally over… The next major chapter tomorrow.)ro!~!s”> .
