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  A tornado from Dorothy swept across the prairie and finally came to a stop in front of it.

  It was as if demonstrating their prowess, the dragon cavalry lightly deployed from both wings, encircling the Ice City from left and right, just like two winding long snakes coiling around the red earth high slope. The frozen soil emitted a hard metallic sound under the rolling horse hooves. With my thousand-odd cavalrymen's imposing momentum, it was enough to shock anyone.

  These light cavalrymen were the ones who fled in disarray after witnessing the fierce battle between the two armies yesterday. Last night, the two regimental commanders who returned with nonsensical words were executed by Commander Gatuzo's own hands shortly after their return. Commander Gatuzo has always been known for his iron-fisted rule of the Dragon Vortex Mercenary Corps. He also deeply understands the horror of spreading rumors and shaking the military's morale before a major battle. In response to Bimon's psychological tactics, Commander Gatuzo immediately chose the most direct method to resolve the issue. After the heads of the two regimental commanders were hung on the flagpole, all the cavalrymen became silent as cicadas in winter, not daring to mention yesterday's battle or even the word "berserker". Because within an hour, Commander Gatuzo's personal guard had beheaded dozens of people in their camp.

  The captain's orders were being issued in an orderly manner. The loud shouts of the orderly soldiers echoed incessantly in every corner.

  The hoplites were fully arrayed in the front line. Dense spears slanted from the high shields with V-shaped notches pointing to the red earth slope. Behind the hoplites, the long spearmen stood sideways, one against another, without any gap. Even if a warrior was shot dead by arrows, he would absolutely not fall down.

  Even the most fastidious commander would have thought that this Maginot Line layout was perfectly ordinary.

  To deal with a small Bimon territory, Captain Gatso actually used the Maginot shield array to deal with cavalry, except for showing off, there is no other intention, and it can be said that he has a high opinion of the opponent's Bimon warriors who are so strong that they can kill all the Berserkers.

  Fifteen surviving Griffin Eagles stood on the wooden beam of a specially made large cart, taking a rest before battle. Captain Gatso wore a well-crafted Milanese armor and rode an exceptionally fine Earthshaker Nightmare at the forefront of the shield array.

  The captain has a head of reasonably cut brown short hair. There is a metal-reinforced magic mark on the right shoulder of his armor. Underneath the massive hooves of the Earthshaker, four clusters of flames burst out, scorching the cold earth. The captain's passionate and soaring eyes are like the hooves.

  Just a hundred paces ahead lies the Red Earth Square. Yesterday's brutal battle between the warriors took place not far from here. The bloodstains under the dozens of feet high red earth mounds have frozen into dry ice. The rest of the Red Earth Square is also covered in sparkling ice. Brilliant and cold light bursts everywhere.

  The fifty-meter-high Sleeping Beauty Ice Castle, with nearly vertical angles on all sides, had four layers of caves from top to bottom, and only one twenty-meter-wide staircase could be climbed. The statues beside the passage were like frost and snow, hanging full of icicles. Colonel Gattuso saw that the three large cave entrances on the first floor were filled with bamboo fences and canvas, several lonely figures stood at the entrance of the second-floor cave, the third floor had only a few people peeking out, and the fourth floor had a group of short and tall figures gathered together to observe this side. Such a small number of troops. Colonel Gattuso's face was filled with a smile that only a winner could have.

  "Honorable Mr. Gattuso, allow us, the Silver Base Warriors, to be the first to set foot on this ice city and open the gates of victory!" The squadron leader of the Face Army Corps, Baron Cassius of the Empire of San Francisco, stepped forward, his voice full of a warlike flavor.

  Because the silver base armor is exceptionally heavy, Squadron Leader Gongxia has not put on his armor yet. He's about two meters tall, with a handsome face like a powdered beauty, and speaks with ease and confidence.

  "Captain Sanctus, the staircase passage is the only entrance to the Ice Castle of Bimon. Although it seems easy to defend and difficult to attack, it's actually full of loopholes. If we use our strongest Silver Base warriors from the start, wouldn't that be like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut? And wouldn't that be overestimating these Bimons too much? Please allow us, Dragon Vortex, to show you what we can do first!" Colonel Gattuso smiled and bowed his head in apology to the squadron leader.

  Although the request for battle was refused, Captain Cassy seemed to be extremely pleased with the words of the mercenary captain. Being in the same trench as a dragon knight and being called "the strongest warrior" made the vain captain feel incredibly pleased.

  If it weren't absolutely necessary, Captain Gatusso would never have sent the Silver Base warriors. This vanguard legion was the favorite of Prince Chambellan, and even when he went out on patrol, they had to bring them along. Their position in the prince's heart could be seen from this. It is said that Captain Cassius was one of the three favorites of the prince, with a lifelike eagle embroidered on his crotch, with an eagle hook derived from nature. Moreover, every time there was intense exercise, the eagle's wings would flutter like they were alive. Captain Gatusso didn't dare to let him take risks lightly.

  The bugle of attack sounded.

  The dense phalanx of the Macinno army scattered countless lightly armed infantrymen on both wings. Each soldier had torn off a piece of cloth to wrap around his boots. According to the cavalry report, not only was the red earth square in front filled with frozen ice blocks, but also the surrounding area of the Ice City was all frozen. The attack was about to begin, and the seasoned mercenaries knew what to do without needing their officers' orders.

  Large siege engines were also assembled in the rear of the troops by 800 thieves. Suddenly, countless tall ladder carts rose up on the wasteland.

  "Charge!"

  As Captain Gatuzo gave the order, the light infantry of two regiments dispersed to both sides. The soldiers carrying shields and broadswords followed their officers at a leisurely pace, passing around the Red Earth Square and approaching the left and right flanks of Ice City. Two rumbling siege tower carts followed behind them, pushed by 500 heavy infantrymen beating loud drums along the way.

  The front of the Red Earth Ice City was a row of ten war chariots with wheels. Sharp wooden stakes were pointing outward, like a mobile fence. A battalion of shield-bearing soldiers led the way, followed by a battalion of archers carrying longbows behind them, entering the Red Earth Square. The eyes of the archers vigilantly scanned the high red earth mounds. It was easy for two enemies to ambush on top of these ten-man-high red earth mounds.

  Two catapults and four scorpions were also pulled over, followed by three magicians, two priests and two pastors under the escort of a cluster of guards.

  Captain Gatso was extremely pleased with his own arrangement, and with a self-satisfied air he twirled up the ends of his mustache, which were dripping with pomade.

  This group of Bamons is a bit clever, but Captain Gatuso never intended to launch a direct attack. The twenty-blade staircase passage faces the largest kiln mouth on the first floor. The kiln mouth is full of shields and long guns as far as the eye can see. If you choose to force an attack, the main attacker is limited by the terrain, and at most, only one battalion can be deployed at a time. This is called adding oil tactics, using a battalion's strength to charge against the enemy's shield and spear formation one by one. Captain Gatuso will not make such a foolish mistake.

  The three-sided attack tactic of the mercenary tornado also fell under the eyes of the powerful figures of Feilu.

  Liu Zhen and Daisy stood at the entrance of the fourth kiln cave, observing the movement direction of the tornado mercenaries.

  "What's that big thing?" Liu Zhen asked Daisy, pointing at the slow-moving staircase car.

  "This is a siege tower, with iron plates on the front and stairs at the back. It will be pushed up against the city wall, and the bridge on top of the tower will allow infantry to pour onto the wall." Daisy smiled wryly, "Unfortunately, I was right again. The enemy plans to climb up from both sides of the Red Earth Slope, then occupy our every layer of cave dwellings from top to bottom, avoiding the deadly fate of a frontal assault on the killing steps."

  "This is quite despicable." Liu Zhenhong sneered with a chuckle.

  Just as they were speaking, ten chariots had already been pushed to the center of the Red Earth Square, with sharp and thick wooden stakes facing the stairs, forming a row of two-edged high fence lines. The distance between the two sides was already enough to see each other clearly. With a loud order from the officer, an arrow team shot out the first round of arrows, four catapults and two trebuchets also fired the first batch of heavy crossbow bolts and stone balls - this was to adjust the accuracy.

  A dense and endless rain of arrows swept towards the first layer of caves where the Bi-Mon heavy troops were concentrated. The "thud thud" impact of arrowheads and wooden shields was incessantly transmitted to the ears. Under the mechanical force, 40 heavy crossbows and two stone balls hit the surface of the Red Earth Ice Castle, smashing countless ice blocks into the air, while others shot at the shield wall piled up at the entrance of the main cave. The heavy crossbow bolts deeply penetrated the thick wooden shields, and amidst the flying wood chips, there were cries of despair.

  There was no counterattack from Bimon. Even the few archers in the third layer of the cave, who were also from Bimon, had disappeared and did not show their faces again.

  As for Liu Zhen, who was standing at the entrance of the fourth layer of the cave, he didn't escape the baptism of the arrow rain either. These human archers were like wolves with plenty of arrows to spare, and they wouldn't let any living target go unpunished.

  "Haha! Interesting." Fei Luo stood behind the boss, holding a large turtle shell in each hand. The massive shells were just the right size for shields in his hands. Seeing many arrows flying towards the boss, Fei Luo combined the two turtle shells and heard a series of muffled thuds as the arrow shafts were deflected.

  Fei Luo was removed from the combat lineup due to his injuries and became the lord's personal bodyguard. This bodyguard, for now, seems qualified enough. Fei Luo did not object to this arrangement. He knew his boss too well. Following his boss meant that he would often appear in the most intense battles. This position had been coveted by Fei Luo for a long time, and he was envious of Wei He Zi.

  "I think I have great potential to be a Maori!" Fat Luo laughed loudly, holding up his two large turtle shields. The more he looked at himself, the more he thought he resembled a giant clam.

  Luodeman quickly received a white eye from the boss's wife, Ningyu. Ningyu originally intended to knock on this kid's head, but Fat Luo was really too tall, and the boss's wife had to give up this idea.

  Two ladder trucks quickly pulled up to either side of the red earth slope. The height of the ladder trucks was about thirty feet, slightly higher than the third layer of cave dwellings, and leaned against the corridor on the second floor. Countless infantrymen began to climb the ladders.

  The first layer of cave dwellings only has one staircase connecting the upper and lower levels. However, the second layer of cave dwellings has multiple staircases connecting the upper and lower levels, with as many as three corridors, and the outer corridor is also very spacious, with a width of about 20 meters. Whether or not to occupy the second layer of cave dwellings is crucial to Captain Gatos' plan.

  It's really heaven helping me! Captain Catso discovered all the multi-layered kiln caves, and there were the least number of people on the second layer. It seems that these stupid Bimon have concentrated their forces in the lower kiln cave, preparing to guard the stairs passage.

  It's truly worthy of Baimon! thought Captain Gatuso with pleasure.

  The infantrymen's footsteps on the tower car were heavy and urgent. The safety factor was quite high this time. Each infantryman felt very at ease, and the tactical movements were also completed in a very standard manner.

  There is a battalion of archers and crossbowmen on the ground to cover them. But on this side, not even an archer, the most feared by the attacking side, can be seen. How can the infantry not be happy?

  The bowstrings of the human archers were all pulled open, their eyes scanning vigilantly. It wasn't that they didn't want to shoot, but there simply was no target. Although they clearly saw that the first layer had three huge kilns full of people, not a single one came out. The other layers of kilns were even more silent.

  Apart from the ballista and catapult continuing to bombard relentlessly, all the other mercenaries had turned into spectators, watching a group of mercenaries climb.

  Captain Gatuso felt utterly unfulfilled! It was just too easy!

  The troops surrounded on three sides arrived at the Red Square. Bimon didn't react at all, allowing himself to get close, and not a single archer came out to shoot two arrows. This time he had prepared countless backhands, but how did it go so easily? As long as two battalions of infantry went in, clearing the upper two layers of caves along the path, and then going straight down to the first layer, Colonel Gartuso felt that this battle should end here.

  Before his smile had even appeared on his face, the second layer of four caves, which was where he thought the military strength was the weakest, almost every cave burst forth with a dazzling array of light after two large magical beasts emerged from each one. One of the cave entrances even produced a Komodo War Beast! These magical creatures stood in exceptionally cunning positions, hiding deep within the caves. The archers on the ground couldn't see them, but they were perfectly positioned to see the top of the tower cars and the infantry who had just poked their heads out.

  A series of loud explosions, fireballs, lightning bolts, water pillars, ice shards, and acid sprays shot out from the cave one after another, striking the tower cars. Although the two tower cars were covered with a layer of iron plates on the outside, they were mainly made of wood, and couldn't withstand the close-range barrage of attacks from the seven giant magical beasts. They were instantly overwhelmed by the numerous magic attacks. The flying human bodies and rolling thick smoke and white fog brought this sudden strike to all humans.

  Captain Gatusso nearly fell off the back of the nightmare.

  The three human mages standing behind the archers also saw these demonic beasts, and on each of them was a Bimon priest holding an instrument. The mages were not gods, but seven large demonic beasts suddenly appeared, and the tower wagon was so close to the enemy that even if they wanted to intercept, they couldn't. What's worse, their retaliatory magic also immediately turned into ripples and disappeared at the entrance of the cave.

  Only the staff of the ritual has the ability to dispel magic! Captain Gatso's face was distorted.

  Suddenly, seven rod-wielding priests popped out! In terms of occupation, the rod-wielding priests are equivalent to human magic apprentices! Although individually, a single rod-wielding priest may not be able to defeat an intermediate-level magician in a one-on-one match. However, with seven rod-wielding priests together, it's a different story altogether. That damned priest was hiding in such a large cave, and it turned out that he had brought a Komodo War Beast! Just this one big fellow can at least defend against a high-level magician!

  Currently, the Dragon Storm Mercenary Group only has three mages. Although they all hold high-ranking positions and the wind mage from the Pompeii Empire is even a Magic Knight, this power comparison is completely disproportionate.

  Archers were shooting arrows aimlessly, unaware of the target's location. The seven-headed magical beast's attack had also opened up on the ground. Although they couldn't see their opponents either, the magical attacks only reached a distance of 300 to 500 yards. A whole battalion of shield bearers and a battalion of archers were crowded on the red earth square, with a density that didn't need much explanation. These magical beasts suddenly launched magic like a barber's wild slashes, causing the archers and shield bearers to suffer greatly. Even the priests using "Holy Light Healing" couldn't keep up.

  "Fall back! Fall back!" Colonel Gatso bellowed at the top of his lungs to these mercenaries who had been thrown into confusion, hastily waving his hand to let another battalion of archers rush up and cover these unlucky mercenaries with a dense shower of arrows as they retreated.

  Colonel Gatuso saw with his own eyes the Komodo War Beast spew a mouthful of acid, and the ground was immediately covered with people clutching their smoking faces and wailing. The Colonel's heart was shattered.

  The reinforcements of archers had to be at least 500 yards away to see these demons. However, the arrows from 500 yards away were not enough to reach these demons. Although the priest's blessing "Holy Power" was added, the accuracy of this long-range arrow was poor, and even if some of them hit accurately, they would have been blocked by the followers of the cultists early on.

  Things got even worse, and on the top of the red earth slope, three figures suddenly appeared out of nowhere. One summoned a "Sea of Flames", while the other two followed up with a "Hurricane Slash" and a small fireball.

  "Sea of Flames" and "Hurricane Slash" are both large-scale destructive magic. In fact, any mid-tier or higher magic is generally large-scale destructive, making them perfect for dealing with densely packed crowds.

  Those mercenaries who suffered from these two magics were miserable. The magic of the beast is only for single-handed combat, and its lethality is limited except for that Komodo war giant. These two magics summoned by the magician are different. Especially that fire sea, although it's just a mid-level magic, can burn out an area of about 100 square meters, which is almost fatal. Although water system magic has never had high attack power, that's only relative. That water system advanced magic "Hurricane Slash" is three rolling razor-sharp blades, straight-line killing will not humiliate the name of high-level magic.

  The two priests didn't even have time to summon "Holy Shield Barrier", the mercenaries had already fallen in a big heap. Just as they finished casting "Holy Shield", with a chorus of neat battle cries, seven evil halos came crashing down again, all of them were sluggish.

  The sweat of the gods came pouring down. One god could probably eliminate the evil aura of a single rod-wielding priest with "Holy Elimination", but there were seven priests here!

  The two temple priests who were following the army also rushed over and joined the confrontation. Before they could even stand firm, a bunch of wooden rods fell from the sky like scattered flowers, and the evil halo of "Song of Slowness" suddenly burst forth like a volcanic eruption.

  The two priests of the Holy See almost fainted. Faced with dozens of dull songs, even if the Pope himself came, he would probably only have a share of rolling his eyes.

  Lao Liu and Guo Guo stood at the entrance of the third large cave, laughing loudly. On the ground was a big bag, inside which were neatly tied bundles of war song scrolls with cowhide straps; Fei Luo stood in front of them, holding up two turtle shells, his mouth pouting higher than a firebird's.

  "Yi Tiao" stood elegantly to the side, its beautiful feathers having all grown back overnight. The venomous snake's gallbladder fruit was indeed a heavenly treasure, not only healing wounds but also rapidly growing hair. Liu Zhen originally still worried that Yi Tiao would become a bald bird, it seemed his worries were unnecessary.

  Once its feathers are fully grown, it immediately becomes gentle and elegant, with a noble demeanor. Gone is the sloppy appearance of yesterday when it was lying on the ground waving its claws. Moreover, the effect of the toxin also gradually wears off. The firebird's resistance to poison is truly crazy.

  "Get ready!" Liu Zhenhong slung the large sack on his back and snapped his fingers at a porter.

  Captain Gatuso's face turned pale. He never dreamed that this broken-down Buru territory would have more Burls than him! Not only did they have seven priests, but also three magicians! In terms of elemental power users, the entire Principality of Dolotto couldn't compare to this place.

  "Swift Eagle Knights! Take to the skies at once. Use your crossbows to kill those three damned mages!" Colonel Gattuso was now completely disregarding his dignity, bellowing in a hoarse voice, "Messenger! Go and summon Lord Dragon Knight. I want him to help me slaughter these detestable beasts!"

  Without needing to be told, the three magicians immediately confronted Bimon's magician on the red earth high slope.

  Because the three human mages were far beyond the range of the monster's attack, they boldly fought against the three Baal mages. At this time, if they didn't suppress the most destructive fire mage, and another "Sea of Fire" came, the two mercenary corps would be finished.

  Three mages immediately cast a magical shield on themselves. The bishop also added a "Sacred Aegis" to the three mages. Under the double protection, the wind-elemental mage finished his incantation first and summoned a dragon of wind. This was indeed magic at the level of a mage!

  The magician also saw through the three magicians on the opposite side. They were just two mid-level magicians and a magic apprentice, while his own side had two high-level magicians plus a magician!

  The water-attribute mage was almost done with "Water Blade Storm", while the alchemist had prepared a "Metal Gun Forest".

  During this period, the two magicians and one magic apprentice on the other side went crazy, not even summoning a magic shield, and kept smashing down with fire seas and storm slashes.

  Three human magic masters looked at each other and sneered in their hearts.

  For any profession that reaches intermediate or above, the magician can lock onto the target with "line of sight" when casting magic. This lock-on can be sensed by magicians who are sensitive to elemental feelings. To these three Bi Mong magicians, it seems that they either don't have the ability or don't want their lives.

  These three magic spells will surely kill him, according to the disparity in strength, even if he summons three consecutive shields, the Mong magician is undoubtedly doomed!

  At this moment, a majestic snow-white giant bird burst out of the third layer of the large cave, electro-shooting into the air, its huge wings opening up a piece of sky. On its back sat a hideous-looking Pigg and two slender women in cloak attire. The giant bird gently flapped its wings once, and with a trembling posture, it landed on top of a red earth pillar. Its gaze was directed downwards at several human magicians. With a long beak open, a clear cry sounded, followed by a fire column that swept towards the magicians from over a hundred yards away.

  Three mages had two layers of shields, but it was still not enough. Several priests and pastors as well as guards were instantly engulfed in a sea of blood. They themselves did not cast "Holy Armor" on themselves, nor did they expect this giant bird to suddenly spew out a flame that rivaled that of a fire dragon. The priests and pastors were immediately scorched by the sudden pillar of fire, their skin charred and flesh dry. The raging flames also affected a large area around them.

  A pillar of flame scorched the shield. Elemental particles collided with each other, bursting into waves of mutually destructive explosions. The three mages also felt a surge of anger in their chests and immediately hurled the magic they had prepared at this mysteriously powerful giant bird.

  Three mighty magic spells sank like stones in the ocean because two slender figures stood like a great mountain blocking the path of the three flying magic.

  Liu Zhen didn't take Daisy and Yorna seriously, forbidding them from leaving his side to prevent the enemy archers from sniping him. The two fairy dragons would definitely use instant movement to get close to the three mages within thirty yards, then knock all of them to the ground.

  Facing two hooded women, three magicians were dumbfounded.

  A blood-curdling scream echoed across the Red Earth Square. Magic was truly a killing tool born for war. Yesterday, Liu Zhen brought his militia to fight against the Crazy Warriors. So many people were hacked to pieces for quite some time. Today, two magicians and one apprentice took only half the time to kill twice as many people as the Crazy Warriors. With the help of seven giant magical beasts, the entire Red Earth Square became a sea of magic.

  Today, Otga is absolutely worthy of the title of Arson Master. So many people, so many who were affected by the sluggish force, let him burn wildly with "Sea of Fire" at will.

  A thunderous dragon roar shook the sky, and the golden giant dragon Hasselbaink flashed its flesh wings, quickly flying to the top of the Red Earth Square, facing off against the Fire Crane.

  Enemies meet, eyes turn red.

  Strike first and gain the upper hand, strike later and suffer the consequences. Taking advantage of the Golden Giant Dragon's recent arrival and lack of action, the Fire Crane stood on the red earth mound and let out a clear cry, flapping its wings once, and the newly grown feathers from last night transformed into a hail of arrows that shot towards the Golden Giant Dragon Haselbaink.

  Suddenly, there was another shuttlecock in the air.

  The golden giant dragon, covered in bird feathers, endured the intense pain and flapped its wings in mid-air for a good while before letting out a low, muffled roar. Its enormous dragon eyes, still bearing purple marks, stared incredulously at the "Fire Crane". Even the dragon knight, Lampard, on its back had his mouth agape, wider than a hippopotamus', and gazed blankly at the Fire Crane.

  Three magicians on the ground stared at this terrible scene with eyes fixed like light.

  Liu Zhen and Guo's sunglasses were also pulled up to the bridge of their noses, staring blankly at Yi Tiao. This time, the tactic of removing his jacket was absolutely not an order issued by either of them, but rather Huo He's own action!

  Two fairy dragons were also stunned.

  "It seems he's taken a liking to close combat, just like his master." Dais gave a hard swallow.

  Yorna nodded in agreement. Although it hadn't been long, indeed often saw the lord's clothes torn, and with his chest hair exposed, he went to fight with people.

  A swallow was flying in the air, and it flew very smoothly. Its original elegance was gone, replaced by a strong hooligan atmosphere.

  "Blah blah blah!" said the parrot with a foul mouth in a strange tone.

  "Next time can't just fight with bare fists." Liu Zhenhong muttered to himself.