The real objective
[Tai Lung's POV]
200 thousand soldiers.
Now that is not a funny number.
That was probably the whole military might of two entire kingdoms. The reason why there were so many foot soldiers was mostly because of Tang which was located in the centre of China.
The Jade Palace was there so central China was the most peaceful part of China. Therefore they had more infantry compared to other kingdoms since there was no constant war where they could lose soldiers, but in return, their soldiers were less experienced.
But they should not be underestimated.
It was an incredibly reckless move to dispatch 200 thousand-strong warriors to take over one city, even if they expected me to protect said city.
Nay, reckless was not enough, it was a straight-up insane move.
So what could they possibly achieve with 200 thousand soldiers? That number was so staggering that it would be more inconvenient rather than helpful.
Instead, it would even be better to dispatch 50 thousand soldiers in waves rather than 200 thousand soldiers at once.
Unless....
Their main objective was not to take over the land but something else. A task that requires 200 thousand soldiers attacking at once rather than your typical war.
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"Heh." A crazed smile split my face.
Their main objective was not to take over the city and launch an attack on Shu from there. No, it was never about the unmoving territory which they could conquer anytime.
Their true target was the walking kingdom
Me.
The main goal of the three allied kingdoms was not to take over Gongmen City.
It was to kill me.
"Hahahahahaha!!" My laughter spread throughout the restaurant and silenced every other sound. Gazelle was unconscious beside my feet as I had knocked her out after I learned everything I wanted.
But that was not all. 200 thousand soldiers was not enough to kill me. Although I would NEVER do it, fleeing after fighting with everything I had was a possible reaction.
So they sent Mighty Eagle and other Kung Fu masters with them.
Among all of the names Gazelle had given me, four of them stood out.
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1. Master White Tiger, aka the Greatest Warrior - The strongest warrior in all of Dali and he was an old rival of Tai Lung, one he had already humbled in the past.
2. Master Yuchao Wang, aka the Turtle Monk - The strongest warrior and guardian of the Tang kingdom. He was one of the few students of Oogway himself and was said to be related to the creator of Kung Fu. His age is unknown.
3. Mighty Eagle, aka Vanquisher of Armies or King of the Sky - He is the strongest warrior of Nanzhao and a guardian. He was equal if not more powerful than the Monkey King himself.
4. Master Sloth, aka the Brain of the Kung Fu Council - He was known for his intelligence rather than his strength. He is said to be the smartest commander in all of China.
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These people would be the final nail to the coffin in defeating me. With Mighty Eagle there, running away also became impossible even if I could fly.
They really were going all out. They knew the main backbone was me and they knew Lord Shen was someone they could deal with easily if I was gone.
After learning exactly what enemy was marching my way, I realised it was a poorly hidden challenge towards me.
"They dared." I said as my eyes showed a threatening yellow.
I wonder, do they really believe they can kill me with this?
I admit, I would have stood no chance if it was before I mastered Chi but now it was different. I had a chance to not only come out alive but absolutely demolish them.
But even then, it won't be easy.
it was a challenge, an obstacle before me and I was certain I would come out stronger than ever on the other side.
So what else can I do as the strongest warrior except,
Accept the challenge.
I ordered the soldiers to take Gazelle and put her in prison while I went towards the Tower of Sacred Flames to prepare.
The plan was still the same, me and the 2 thousand soldiers under me would be fighting against the allied kingdom.
And we won't be shy and play defensive either, we would march towards them and meet them head-on like equals. I realized that it was no longer about protecting the city after learning their true motives.
It would be all about kill or be killed.
They wanted to kill me huh, I hope they took a page from Wubao and came prepared to meet the same fate.
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[3rd POV]
"We're moving too slow." the Turtle monk said, "And that should say something coming from a turtle."
"Relax~ He won't go anywhere. He has nowhere to hide and he is not one to run either." Master White Tiger said with a carefree yawn.
They were both standing at the peak of a tall mountain. It was early in the morning and the clouds had come down from the sky so nothing below or behind them could be seen.
But as they stood at the very peak of a mountain, the place was brightly lit up by the morning sun already.
"it's not the possibility of Tai Lung running away that bothers me so, It's the fact that we are giving him time to prepare for us."
"Pftt, so what? You afraid that it would cost us more soldiers than we thought?" Master White Tiger scoffed. He only receives a side eye from the Turtle Monk.
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"He cannot win." Master White Tiger said after a long stretch of silence.
"Why not?"
He thinned his lips before he answered in a solemn voice, "Because that would make him invincible. And no one is invincible in this world, not even Master Oogway."
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"Okay." the Turtle Monk nodded before turning away.
They stood on top of the mountain for some time, basking in the morning sun until Master White Tiger's ears twitched.
He turned his head to look behind him and then something flashed above them. The speed at which the thing moved was so fast that it was not visible to the eye.
It was almost like a phantom.
But the proof of its existence came long after it had passed. A violent whirlwind came to life as it blew a shockwave everywhere. The clouds below them quickly dispersed due to the raid change in wind.
After the clouds were gone, the ground below was finally revealed.
A nigh infinite amount of soldiers stretched until the eye could see. They were like ants in an anthill as their presence disrupts the very balance of nature itself.
200 thousand soldiers were slowly marching towards Gongmen under the morning sun.
"Two more days." Master Whtie Tiger mutters as he looks down at the army.
At long last, he will finally be able to slay Tai Lung.
"Let us go, we cannot leave everything to Master Sloth after all." Turtle Monk said before he leapt into the air and fell towards the army below.
The enemy draws near.
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[IMPORTANT IMAGE OF TURTLE MONK]
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Author : Give me stones because I am giving you double chapter.
Double update!!