103: The Senate held a meeting to discuss
The spring night still held a hint of chill, and Mu Jiu looked at Han Huohuo with worry.
Han Huohuo walked up to Mu Jiu, holding her hand: "I'm going to the Barbarians, and I don't know how long it will take to return. Tongtian City and Mingyu City, I'm leaving them to you!"
Mu Jiu was on the verge of tears.
Han Huohuo held back, turned around, and said to Han Xin: "The city's defense, I'll trouble you with it, Mister."
Han Xin cupped a hand: "How could I not obey! Lord, please rest assured!"
Han Huohuo mustered 1000 mechanical Wolves, 1000 Floating Turret, 50 siege cannons, 200 flamethrower soldiers, two flying radars, twenty charging vehicles, and 100 missile drones.
He almost mobilized half of his forces!
Then, he and Hua Mulan, each driving an Armored Vehicle, accompanied Duoduo back to Ke City.
Barbarians only recognize strength, and Han Huohuo's trip to Ke City this time was not for a dinner invitation, so the army had to be brought in full force.
Fortunately, there was not only a stockpile of black oil but also a continuous output. Under the defense organized by Han Xin, Tongtian City was also difficult to breach easily.
The sudden death of the Barbarian King threw the Barbarian army into chaos.
Less than one-tenth of the Barbarian army remained; out of the million-strong army that left the pass, the true survivors were less than one hundred thousand remnants and defeated soldiers.
Duoduo's Orcs numbered over ten thousand, which was still a large army. Among the Barbarians, their combat strength was second only to Sardin's, and in terms of numbers, they were even more numerous than Sardin's Minotaur men.
When Duoduo and Han Huohuo rushed back to Ke City, the entire city was filled with the smell of blood.
Sardin was killing people!
He intended to kill all the Barbarians who did not support him.
"Duoduo is back, Duoduo is back!"
Some Orcs ran around spreading the news. Some escaped and forcefully opened the city gate, allowing Duoduo's army to enter the city!
Dust flew up, and the wolf cavalry galloped like tigers for thousands of miles.
Orc priests, holding large staffs, followed from behind.
Among this large army, several thousand mechanical units were also very conspicuous.
Many people had been to Tongtian City and recognized that it was Han Huohuo's army, excitedly shouting: "That's Fire Barbarian God, he's back with General Duoduo, we're saved!"
Smoke signals rose everywhere in the city, there were arson attacks everywhere, and the ground was covered with severed limbs and heads rolling around.
A team of Minotaur men and their vassals were chasing a team of Orcs, and they were met head-on by Duoduo and Han Huohuo who had just entered the city.
"Kill!"
Duoduo was not polite at all, immediately ordering his subordinates to slaughter all the Minotaur men and their vassals on the spot!
You want to kill people, huh?
Do you think Orcs wouldn't?
There was extreme chaos, but both sides subtly maintained a balance, not engaging in large-scale warfare directly within the city.
Neither side had absolute confidence.
The chaos continued until dawn the next day.
Fortunately, Duoduo returned in time, otherwise the Orcs would have been wiped out!
The High Priest who had held out in the Orc stronghold knelt before Duoduo in tears, accusing Sardin of being brutal.
Duoduo stepped forward and helped the High Priest up: "It's alright, we're back, we won't let him do as he pleases. Fire Barbarian God will also see justice for us."
All the Orcs looked up at the man standing on the Armored Vehicle.
Behind him was the rising sun, its light shining brightly.
It was quite chuuni, but Barbarians fell for this kind of thing.
Barbarians above all else!
Glory belongs to the Barbarians!
Everyone cheered together.
This was Duoduo deliberately promoting Han Huohuo, because he knew himself that he was definitely not a match for Sardin.
The two large camps were one in the south of the city and one in the north.
Many small tribes who couldn't see the situation clearly chose to wait and see; neither Duoduo nor Sardin were figures they could afford to offend.
Sardin was in his own large camp, feeling smug. He had never considered Duoduo an opponent. How could that foolish Orc dare to be on equal footing with him? This time, I'll definitely make you look good!
"King, that Duoduo has come with ill intentions, you must be careful! Moreover, according to our scouts, that Fire Barbarian God next to him is probably not from this world, just like us. His mechanical units look fierce, and he might have many tricks up his sleeve."
Beside him was the man in the beret, advising Sardin in a low voice not to be careless.
Sardin laughed loudly: "That Fire Barbarian God is no match. I fought alongside him, and I know his capabilities too well. Don't worry! Haha!"
When Sardin fought against the banditss with Han Huohuo, Han Huohuo had not yet undergone his first transformation, so his strength was naturally not high. Sardin felt he had all his information and didn't care at all.
He was just curious who gave Duoduo the courage to dare to oppose him!
Just relying on the Orcs under him?
Could they contend with my elite Minotaur men?
Of course, Sardin didn't dare to act rashly either. The Orcs were too numerous. If the two tribes fought fiercely, it would ultimately be a mutual loss.
Even if he won in the end, he might not be able to firmly secure the position of Barbarian King.
He was somewhat annoyed. This Duoduo was utterly detestable, knowing he was bound to lose, yet insisting on coming to cause trouble.
This turmoil lasted for three days.
Everyone was waiting.
Because the Council of Elders was in session.
The Barbarian Council of Elders held a closed-door meeting for three days. The Council was composed of a group of old men, representing the interests of various tribes. It was said that they even started fighting during the meeting.
Someone's dentures were knocked out, and some Old Emperors were beaten so badly they lost control of their bladder and bowels on the spot.
Countless wigs and beards were pulled off.
Eventually, a consensus was reached: Since we are Barbarians, let's not talk reason like humans. Whoever is stronger, we listen to them!
Three days later, the Council of Elders opened its doors, and two-thirds of the elders were severely injured, carried out on stretchers.
More than three hundred Barbarian tribes gathered in the square.
They were divided into three groups.
One group was led by Sardin's Minotaur tribe, followed by a group of subordinate small tribes.
Another group was the Orc tribe led by Duoduo, also followed by a group of subordinates.
The third group didn't take sides, consisting of various fringe small tribes who couldn't afford to offend anyone. They would just listen to whoever won.
Sardin and Duoduo already knew the decision of the Council of Elders. As soon as the Council made its decision, someone quickly reported it to both of them.
Their announcement was just for the other small tribes to hear.
The Grand Elder of the Council of Elders stepped forward and announced loudly.
"The Barbarian King has fallen in battle. The Barbarians cannot be without a master for a single day. Following the decision of the Council of Elders, the strong shall be respected. The winner of the gladiatorial arena shall be King. All Barbarian Chiefs may register to participate!"
"Unfair! We received news that the Barbarian King was killed by Sardin. He is a traitor to the Barbarians and cannot participate in this trial!"
"Nonsense, the Barbarian King died in an ambush. You are slandering Fire Barbarian God."
"Bullshit, how did the Cruel Axe fall into Sardin's hands? Don't tell me Sardin wasn't behind it!"
"You seek death!"
The two sides first started cursing at each other, then began spitting at each other. Before long, some people also drew their weapons.
The entire square became a chaotic mess.
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