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Chapter 135 Reclaiming Ice City

Meanwhile, in Da Ning, preparations for the feigned attack were in full swing, and the news quickly reached the Turks.

Upon learning of this, the Turkic leader dared not take it lightly and immediately dispatched a large number of troops to Suicheng to strengthen its defenses.

For a time, the city was under heavy guard, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

After careful planning and patient waiting, the time was finally ripe.

Chu Ci took the lead, personally leading 20,000 well-equipped and well-trained light cavalry, rushing along a little-known, hidden mountain road like a whirlwind, heading straight for Ice City.

When this surprise force was less than three kilometers from the gate of Ice City, Chu Ci decisively raised his hand to signal the army behind him to stop advancing and hid in the shadows.

She turned and whispered to her deputy general Wu Er beside her, "Remember, follow my orders in all actions. You may lead the troops into the city only after I give the signal."

Wu Er cupped his hands in acknowledgment and replied, "Yes, sir!"

After making the arrangements, Chu Ci nimbly dismounted, took a deep breath, circulated his internal energy, and with a swift movement, used his lightness skill to leap silently onto the towering city wall like a light feather.

The moment she landed, she moved with ghostly speed towards a patrolling Turkic soldier. With a swift movement, her blade flashed, and the soldier died before he could even utter a sound.

After committing the murder, Chu Ci did not linger but instead hid under the cover of night.

After observing for a moment, she took out several short and sharp silver needles from her bosom, her eyes sharp as a hawk, staring intently at the other Turkic soldiers on the city wall.

When the time was just right, she flicked her wrist, and the short needles in her hand transformed into deadly streaks of cold light, shooting accurately at the unsuspecting enemies.

In an instant, the Turkic soldiers on the city wall were all struck and fell to the ground, none of them escaping unscathed.

After eliminating the threat on the city wall, Chu Ci used the same method to easily take down the guards below the city wall.

At this time, there was still a quarter of an hour before the soldiers guarding the city changed shifts, which was an excellent opportunity to strike.

Without hesitation, Chu Ci strode to the city gate, pushed open the heavy gate, and looked up at the sky, sending out a dazzling signal light.

Upon seeing this, Wu Er, who had been anxiously waiting nearby, was greatly encouraged. He immediately waved his command flag and led his 20,000 iron cavalrymen into the Ice City at lightning speed.

After they stormed into the city, the Turkic general Ashinahe noticed something amiss. She hastily assembled her archer troops, and at her command, hundreds of arrows pierced the sky, whistling through the air as they hurtled towards the main force led by Chu Ci…

A rain of arrows swept in from all directions, the dense array of arrows resembling twinkling stars in the night sky, dazzling and terrifying to behold!

Upon seeing this, Wu Er's expression turned solemn. Without hesitation, he shouted loudly, and the shield troops quickly came to defend against the fierce attack.

Standing to the side, Chu Ci secretly thought that if he were to unleash his true martial arts skills at this moment, he could easily intercept all the rapidly approaching arrows.

But she knew that this was not the time to reveal her strength, so she could only grip the long sword tightly and swing it with all her might to block this fierce attack.

Soon, Chu Ci keenly realized that there was someone in the opposing camp who was consistently and methodically directing the battle.

Judging from her calm and skillful command, Chu Ci instantly realized that this person's military rank must be quite high.

So she reached behind her and took out the longbow that was already prepared, nocked an arrow, drew the string, aimed at Ashinahe, and shot the arrow with half her strength.

Although Ashina He was a veteran of countless battles, when faced with Chu Ci's swift arrow, he immediately raised his long sword to try and block the fierce arrow.

But the arrow Chu Ci shot contained unimaginable power, piercing through Ashina He's long sword and striking her directly in the chest.

As Ashinahe collapsed to the ground, the Turkic general died on the spot.

This sudden turn of events plunged the previously high-spirited Turkic army into panic and chaos.

Having lost their leader, they began to panic and their fighting ability dropped sharply.

On the other hand, Chu Ci seized this opportunity to lead his soldiers in a fierce battle, growing stronger with each fight.

Inspired by their commander's valiant performance, the soldiers fought like tigers descending a mountain, routing the Turks who fled in disarray, abandoning their armor and weapons.

Before long, Ice City was finally captured.

At the same time, the people and officials of Daning who were trapped in the city were also rescued.

This exciting news spread like wildfire across the battlefield and reached the ears of General Yuchi in Wucheng.

Upon hearing the good news, General Yuchi was extremely excited, his face beaming with joy.

She excitedly shouted "Good!" three times in a row, her voice loud and clear, echoing through the sky.

At this point, the Turks were left with only two cities still putting up a stubborn resistance. Moreover, after this fierce battle, their forces had suffered heavy losses, with more than 40,000 people losing their lives.

In contrast, Daning has had a resounding success, achieving an excellent start.

In the distant Turkic lands, the Turkic general Ashina Xun was immersed in immense grief.

When she heard that her beloved younger sister had been brutally murdered, her anger erupted like a volcano, and she smashed the items in the tent to pieces, leaving a mess on the ground.

"Who! Who could be so cruel as to kill my sister?!" Ashina Xun roared hoarsely, his voice seemingly able to pierce the clouds.

At this moment, a general who knew the inside story rushed over and replied tremblingly, "General, according to reliable sources, it was done by a newly rising general under Yuchi, named Chu Ci."

"Chu Ci? What kind of nobody is this? I have never heard of him before!" Ashina Xun roared furiously, his eyes wide and bloodshot.

At this moment, she was filled with nothing but hatred for the murderer and a determination to avenge her sister.

Just then, a tall and imposing figure suddenly knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in a fist and pleaded, "This humble general is willing to eliminate this traitor for the Khan and avenge General Ashina's blood feud!"

Ashina Xun gazed at the brave and fearless general before him, pondered for a moment, then waved his hand and decisively gave the order.

"Good! When the two armies clash, you will serve as the vanguard and must kill that villain named Chu Ci in one fell swoop!"

"Yes, sir!" the general replied loudly after receiving the order, his eyes firm and resolute.

Time flies, and just three days later, the Turks and the enemy army finally met on a narrow road in Suicheng. The two sides were on the verge of battle, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Then, the young Turkic general who had volunteered earlier, wielding a gleaming spear and riding a magnificent warhorse, charged to the front of the battle like lightning.

She was heroic and spirited, with her long hair standing on end and a majestic presence. She kept shouting provocative words, which caused a stir among the Da Ning army.