96: Chapter 96 The First Battle of the Divine Warriors

" Woo... "

Similar sounds of ox-horn horns echoed from the formations of the two different armies.

The army of the Mad Wolf Khanate, located in the west, clearly lacked sufficient warning regarding the sudden arrival of the enemy. The only reason they managed to avoid being overrun in their haste was that the Ruler had noticed his scouting party had not returned, allowing him to make timely defensive preparations.

The idea of slaughtering slaves for a hearty meal before the battle had been dashed; the enemy had arrived so quickly that there was no time to wait for the slow infantry to arrive. Even so, the Ruler still had twenty-five thousand wolf cavalry at his disposal, which outnumbered the opposing enemy forces.

The army of the Wolf God Khanate from the east had just achieved a great victory, and their morale was high. Although they were somewhat exhausted, the Mad Wolf Khanate army opposite had also arrived via a forced march. In terms of stamina, everyone was evenly matched.

Lang Yan possessed a reconnaissance network that spanned the land, knowing the positions and situations of all armies like the back of his hand. He was in high spirits, understanding that this battle was the best opportunity to bury this corrupt society; let the new era arrive soon!

The two armies stood in a standoff, with no technique to speak of; what was needed was a head-on, real, and bloody slaughter!

However, both the Ruler and Lang Yan needed time at this moment. Therefore, the war was strangely paused, and everyone stared at each other, waiting for orders from above.

The messenger sent to recall the Right Great Danghu had already set off, and the messenger sent to guide the Ten Thousand Beasts Alliance had also departed long ago. Now, was there a need to wait a little longer?

The Ruler narrowed his eyes in thought; the Right Great Danghu was too far away and would not arrive until at least nightfall—a distant fire cannot be put out by water from afar. Moreover, the Ten Thousand Beasts Alliance might not necessarily help him fight Lang Yan; he understood the intentions of those old geezers. Inviting them to send troops this time was essentially a move to establish his authority.

The Ruler's original plan had been to leverage the prestige of a great victory to force the Ten Thousand Beasts Alliance to surrender, consolidate their strength, and then fight a decisive battle against the Qin Army. However, having suffered a defeat, the situation would be unpredictable once the Ten Thousand Beasts Alliance arrived.

" Once the infantry arrives, we start the battle immediately! " The Ruler made up his mind.

As for Lang Yan, he naturally did not doubt the final outcome of this war, but he had little confidence regarding the battle he was about to fight.

Compared to the regular army of the Mad Wolf Khanate, the army of the Wolf God Khanate was more akin to a militia. These fellows were mostly the old, weak, sick, and disabled. If not for their superior equipment and the power from the Wolf God, Lang Yan could have simply turned around and fled. Sometimes, having ideals did not equate to having everything.

The Qin Army's reinforcements would certainly come, but not now. The Main God would surely exhaust the strength of both sides to facilitate future rule. Lang Yan's expression was complex; were these believers, who looked at him with such piety, to be abandoned by him just like this?

However, Lang Yan had actually done all that he could; he, too, was waiting for his own reinforcements.

" Hurry! You damn wretches, move faster! "

The supervising wolf cavalry spitefully lashed a walking Kelo woman with his whip.

The bone whip struck her nearly naked body with a crisp sound.

" Crack! "

The Kelo woman's numb body was already like that of a walking corpse. Under the heavy blow, the already tattered animal skin shattered further, leaving a shocking bloody welt on her young skin. The flesh curled back, and blood instantly sprayed out!

" Ah! " The Kelo woman let out a hoarse cry of pain; her body could no longer hold up, and she immediately collapsed into unconsciousness.

" Hahaha! " The wolf cavalry let out sharp laughter, drooling as they looked at the fallen body. Now they could have a full meal!

" You idiots! Get moving, the supreme Ruler needs brave soldiers! " A low-ranking officer cursed as he kicked the wolfman who had wielded the whip.

" Leave this woman by the side of the road, hurry up! "

Similar scenes occurred many times among the crowd, and the abnormal behavior of the wolfmen caused the eyes of some to flicker.

" Give the signal to the brothers who dare to fight; we need to disrupt them immediately! " A dark-skinned Bearman whispered to the Ape-man beside it.

The Ape-man expressionlessly made a strange gesture with both hands.

More and more people were nodding, and more and more beastmen were making gestures.

" The Wolf God is supreme, roar! " The Bearman that had spoken first chanted the slogan while roaring in pain.

Its body began to emit a pale golden light, its muscles expanded, and in the blink of an eye, a set of pitch-black bone armor appeared on its body. " Divine Weapon! "

A wide-bladed battle axe suddenly appeared in the Bearman's hand!

At the same time, at least dozens of figures completed their physical transformations amidst roars, each wielding weapons as they lunged at the nearby wolf cavalry!

" It's a Divine Warrior! " A wolf cavalryman screamed.

" Kill them! " Watching the Divine Warriors take out several unsuspecting wolf cavalrymen as easily as slaughtering chickens and sheep, the commander roared loudly.

Their fearless wolf bloodline made them bold enough to brandish their claws even when facing the legendary, invincible Divine Warriors.

" Slaves, beat these bastards to death! " Someone shouted loudly among the slaves who were screaming and fleeing in all directions.

At least hundreds of people were rioting; they roared as they lunged at the nearest wolf cavalrymen, knocking them off their giant wolves, beating them to death, and biting them to death!

The frantic attacks caused the morale of the wolf army, which was already somewhat panicked, to waver even further.

" All squad leaders and centurions, form up and slaughter the slaves! Personal guards, follow me! " As the Ruler's trusted general, the wolf commander was no mediocre soldier; he made a decisive choice and led his troops in a charge.

They casually tore apart the slaves blocking their way, tossed the mangled corpses aside, and quickly carved out a bloody path.

In the blink of an eye, a fleeing slave had his skull crushed and his body pulverized by a giant wolf. Several ribs pierced through his back, and blood gushed out like a spring; he was clearly beyond saving, and before he died, he managed only half a sharp scream.

The slaves fled in panic.

" Come and get it! " The Bearman hammered a blocking wolf cavalryman into a meat patty with its axe, then roared as it leaped into the air, its great axe held high, ready to cleave down.

" Protect the commander! " Seeing the Bearman's lightning speed and the great axe about to descend, several personal guards screamed and rushed over with weapons raised.

The commander roared and rolled his body to the side.

" Boom! " The great axe slammed into the ground, shaking the earth; the commander's mount, a wolf, was struck into the ground before it could even whimper, becoming one with the earth.

The Bearman swept its great axe around in a violent arc, causing the surrounding wolf cavalry to flee at high speed.

" Clang! " The commander thrust his sword forward, but it struck the thick bone armor, emitting a crisp sound. His expression turned bitter. " Truly a Divine Warrior, the reputation is well-deserved! "

The commander, who was not particularly formidable to begin with, only had time to look back and see a flash of the axe before he saw the surrounding scenery begin to rotate, and grow lower and lower.

No, in truth, it was his head flying higher and higher.