Above the Galaxy

Brocade City. City Lord Mansion.

Wang Bota led an army of a hundred thousand to Brocade City for rescue. After dispatching twenty thousand soldiers each to Feng City and Red Moon City, he held a video meeting with the three city lords and city defense generals in Brocade City.

He made a military pledge in front of Lord Military Minister: the city will stand as long as I live, if I die, the city will fall.

These people also needed to give him a firm promise; if they truly lose the city, before the Military Minister chops off his head, he would chop a few heads himself first.

He believed these city lords and generals would make the same demands...

Without pressure, there is no motivation.

If this poor Daoist will die, does the fellow Daoist still intend to survive?

After the meeting, the city lord of Brocade City, Yu Bing, invited Wang Bota to a banquet, but Wang Bota refused.

At the forefront of battle, the Empire had just lost Golden City; what sense does it make to feast and drink here?

If reported by the Inspector to the Military Department, everyone would face the consequences.

Therefore, Wang Bota asked Yu Bing to send over drinks and cigars, it was fine to gather a few people at his small courtyard.

"General Wang, I toast to you. Thank you, General Wang, for rushing to our rescue tirelessly from afar," Yu Bing, holding a glass of red wine, gazed gratefully at Wang Bota and said, "I believe, with General Wang's arrival, the three cities will be as solid as gold."

City Defense General Chen Lin also was not to be outdone; after all, Wang Bota was considered his direct superior within the military hierarchy. City Lord Yu Bing mainly handled administrative affairs, not under Wang Bota's jurisdiction.

"The City Lord is right. General Wang is the savior of our tens of millions of citizens across the three cities. Once this matter is resolved, we shall surely write to the Military Department to thank General Wang for saving lives and the city."

Subordinates were not qualified to write a letter of commendation for their superior, but if done in the name of a group or the public... those above would consider it.

The umbrella of the masses might not necessarily be useful, but it shouldn't be omitted.

With a proud look, gently shaking the wine glass in his hand, he said, "The battle has not yet begun, how can one claim victory? Even if we achieve the best victory, that would depend on the dedication of everyone present. Can I alone withstand thousands of troops?"

"The General is too humble."

"Our role model for learning."

"The General's cigar is about to go out, let me light it for you..."

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After a few glasses of Ishus, relationships became much closer.

Wang Bota looked at Yu Bing and Chen Lin, adopting a tone to speak frankly: "Actually, Brocade City is entirely secure... the bandits are not foolish. They certainly know that I've led an army into Brocade City."

"Even with four thousand troops dispatched to Red Moon and Feng City, there are still six thousand troops ready for battle nearby... how many forces do they have? How could they possibly voluntarily attack Brocade City?"

"Indeed, thanks to the General choosing Brocade City. Without the General's foresight in planning, Brocade City would be in danger," Yu Bing quickly echoed.

The words have been spoken to such an extent; shouldn't you also hurry to say something nice?

Moreover, what Wang Bota said was indeed true...

If he had chosen to station in Red Moon City, wouldn't Brocade City then become an attack target for the bandits?

"Yes, we should properly toast the General."

"The elders and folks of Brocade City should all toast the General."

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Another round of drinking.

"I am worried about Red Moon and Feng City. Feng City is near the port and has naval support. Even if they can't win, they have a chance to temporarily withdraw from the battlefield."

"Red Moon is north toward Dushan, if they are attacked... the consequences are unimaginable."

"No need to worry, General," Yu Bing reassured, "Red Moon is also a big city with a population of millions. Besides their original garrison, there are twenty thousand Heavenly Soldiers thanks to the General's support."

"Moreover, each major city has a defense system; once the city is under attack, it will immediately activate the defensive shield. Can those Barbarians, however thick-skinned, really break the shield? I fear they would lose their big teeth."

Hearing the amusing words of Yu Bing, everyone laughed heartily.

Imagining Barbarians collectively hitting the defensive shield was quite a hilarious and ridiculous scene.

"Let's hope so." Wang Bota nodded and said, "As long as they can't break the defensive shield, we can immediately assemble troops to rescue... then we'll perform a pincer attack, leaving the bandits with no way out."

"Naturally. It's laughable for ants to shake a giant tree."

"What I fail to understand is... why would Zhong Yu Xiu Xue be willing to stand up and help that leftover of the Tang Family? The Zhong Family was harmed by the Tang Family..."

"Alas, you were destined as a noble lady, but why choose to become a thief?"

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Since Brocade City had ample troops, it seemed likely the bandits wouldn't dare to come, so the military and government officials in Brocade City were extremely relaxed.

With Wang Bota and other higher-ups present, naturally, they would drink and chat together.

Just when they were enjoying themselves, a confidential secretary suddenly came running with a report: "General, Red Moon City is under attack."

Wang Bota's expression turned serious, he asked urgently: "What's the situation?"

"The defensive shield has not been breached yet," the confidential secretary reported.

"See, what did I say?"

"With that little firepower, they think they can break the defense system of a major city?"

"Don't forget... Qin Jianyi's Sky Wolf Army is using weapons and equipment provided by the Lu Clan..."

"So what? The defense system we're using now has been upgraded and improved by the Mo Family..."

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Upon hearing that the bandits failed to breach Red Moon City's defensive shield, Wang Bota felt relieved and said, "Maintain contact with Red Moon City, ask if they can hold on."

"If they can hold, we will perform a pincer attack with them. If they can't hold, we must rescue them in time."

"Yes, General." The confidential secretary took the order and left.

"Come, come, let's continue drinking." Yu Bing laughed and said, "It's unlikely there will be a result anytime soon..."

Before the words were finished, the alarm sounded loudly in the city.

"What's happening?" Yu Bing shouted angrily.

"Report to the City Lord, the defensive shield of Red Moon City has vanished... the bandits are attacking the city..."

"Gone?" Wang Bota's face darkened, roaring, "How could the defensive shield disappear?"

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Yes, how could the defensive shield disappear?

This was also the thought of the Red Moon City Lord Wang Dao and City Defense General Zhu Jian.

According to their plan, even if the bandits had artillery and Barbarian soldiers, their Black Tortoise Defense Shield was not merely ornamental.

This was tested in anti-strike experiments...

Are the experiment results fake?

"How could this happen?" Wang Dao looked shocked and bewildered.

Security Information Department.

In a secret room filled with countless computers, the virtual information screen displayed a cartoon image of a bespectacled girl.

A young man wearing silver-rimmed glasses had a defeated expression and a gray face, muttering the same question:

"How could this happen?"

"How could it be?"

"How could I lose?"

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Wang Dao looked at City Defense General Zhu Jian and earnestly pleaded: "General Zhu, the lives of the entire city depend on you."

Zhu Jian saluted and said solemnly, "Please, rest assured, City Lord, I will stand as long as the city stands."

If the city falls, naturally people won't remain.

They all knew, once the defensive shield was breached, it would be gruesome physical combat next.

Could they somehow resist the bandits' attacks using artillery or physical strength...

Honestly speaking, none of them felt confident.

The defensive shield disappearing was... too much of a shock.

It also dealt too severe a blow to them.

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Tang Fei looked at the giant city before them, with a big wave of his hand, he shouted in a deep voice: "Attack."

Countless Iron-eating Beasts roared out, rushing towards the towering large city like a steel flood.