C870 Facing a Strong Enemy

As soon as Du Qi arrived at the south wall, Elder Xu Kai, who was supervising the battle, quickly came forward and introduced, "The north and south walls of our Happy Valley are 360 feet tall and 36 feet wide. The top of the wall is 270 feet wide, the north wall is 184 feet long, and the south wall is only 148 feet long. In the valley, there were only 800 people who participated in the battle, excluding those who served as guards and logistics personnel. The 400 people in each division were divided into four teams that took turns to guard. After five days of fierce battles, each team had casualties, and the team that had the most people was now left with 89 people. The lowest number is 61 people. "

An old woman in her sixties followed Xu Kaicai over. Her name was Mei Yuanling. She was one of the ten elders of Happy Valley. She said worriedly, "Now the enemy is fighting alone. They will take turns to attack and climb the city wall. Although they are still holding back, they are much more ferocious than before when they swarmed over like a swarm of bees. It will be more difficult for us to defend ourselves. Plus, we have been fighting for a few days. Everyone was tired, and the casualties were even more severe. I wonder how long we can last if this continues?"

Du Qi knew that the matter was urgent, and he could not be courteous anymore, so he said, "Elder Ling, please divide the people I brought into three groups, and each group will be led by three elders to defend against the enemy. The original 100 people will be left behind, and you will personally lead them. Elder Xu will lead the other members to support the northern wall. Let's move out!"

After saying that, Du Qi led Mei Xiangdong, Zheng Yue, and the other three girls up the city wall. Although there were only sixty or seventy people on the city wall, there were countless poisonous snakes and pythons. They rolled and jumped on the city wall, rushing out of the city wall. However, when he saw enemies climbing up the wall, the nearby snakes rushed forward and bit them to death. There were even some poisonous snakes that jumped out of the wall and knocked down the enemy that was climbing up the wall.

The enemy outside the city wall shouted as they ran out of the forest in the distance, rushing through the barren land that was half a mile long. They used the long tree branches that were placed across the moat to cross the moat and climb up the giant tree that was leaning against the wall as if they were running for their lives. Although many of them were killed by the poisonous snakes and pythons along the way, they still kept moving forward.

Looking at the corpses of the people and snakes in the valley, especially under the wall, the human and snake corpses had piled up countless layers, burying the bottom of the giant tree that was leaning against the wall. Du Qi could not help but feel his scalp go numb, and a sense of compassion welled up in his heart. However, when he saw countless enemies swarming over, he could not help but feel a sense of aloofness.

Ever since he had traveled the Pugilistic World, Du Qi had experienced countless battles of life and death. However, he had never experienced such a battle between two armies, and he was not familiar with it either. If Ma Yuxiao or Qin Xin, who were well-versed in the strategy, were here, they might be able to command the people of Happy Valley to fight a beautiful battle of defense.

Thinking of Ma Yuxiao and Qin Xin, Du Qi could not help but feel a sharp pain in his heart. One of them was forced to commit suicide by Yinhua, while the other had other motives and almost killed him. Du Qi did not forget Ma Yuxiao's feelings towards him. He was ruthless and decisive towards Qin Xin. Du Qi did not blame her. He only sighed that fate made them unable to make a decision.

Facing this scene, Du Qi could only withdraw his mind. At this moment, the elder supervising the battle on the city wall, Mei Yuanlong, an old woman in her sixties saw Du Qi arrive. She hurriedly came over and said, "The enemy is crazy. Valley Lord, please take a rest at the back. Wait for us to defeat the enemy before meeting with Valley Lord!"

Du Qi was still standing at the edge of the city wall. He smiled and said, "Elder Long, which enemy is disturbing us now?"

Mei Yuanlong said, "Myriad Grade Hall!"

Du Qi smiled and said, "Alright, let's start with Myriad Grade Hall!"

Mei Yuanlong hurriedly said, "Valley Lord, the enemy is too strong. Let me lead the disciples and the dragons to resist the enemy. Valley Lord, please retreat and rest!"

Du Qi still smiled and said, "Elder Long, don't worry about me. Please recall the dragon outside. Watch me!" After saying that, Du Qi secretly used the Profound Arts and shouted, "Du Qi from Xiangyang is here. Ask the Myriad Grade Hall leader to come and reply!"

Du Qi's intention was to shock the enemy. This shout was made with all his strength. His voice was like a clap of thunder that suddenly exploded on the spot. It spread far away, shaking everyone's ears until they kept buzzing. It caused fear and panic to arise in the disciples' hearts. It caused those experts of the Myriad Grade Hall who were charging forward to involuntarily slow down their footsteps. It shook those people who were climbing up the ladder towards the top of the city wall, causing them to fall one after another.

While everyone was still in a state of shock and bewilderment, a person from the Myriad Grade Hall's group shouted, "Stop moving forward!" The people of Myriad Grade Hall stopped when they heard the shout, and all of them retreated behind that person. That person shouted and stopped them. Then, he walked out of the crowd and asked in puzzlement, "Why is Young Master Du here?"

Du Qi had already seen clearly that the person who spoke was one of the twelve ghosts of the Myriad Grade Hall, the Impermanence Ghost Bai Lizhi. He smiled and said, "Since Hero Bai can come here, why can't I come here? I wonder who will be the leader of Myriad Grade Hall this time? Call him to see me!"

Bai Lizhi said kindly, "We will be in charge of this operation by Zuo Santong, Poison Heart. Is Young Master Du sure he wants to see him?"

Du Qi smiled and said, "If Hero Bai can lead the Myriad Grade Hall away, I don't care if I don't see that Zuo Santong."

Bai Lizhi smiled awkwardly and said, "Then let Young Master Du meet Zuo Santong. I will send someone to invite him!"

As soon as Bai Lizhi finished speaking, he heard a person in the distance shout darkly, "Who wants to see me?" Following the voice, an old man in his sixties, who was wearing a black cloak, floated towards the city wall like a ghost. Behind him were over thirty people. They were the leaders of the various sects and gangs that had invaded the southern city wall of Happy Valley. Woo Kai was among them, but he didn't see the Daoist Priest. Du Qi had already expected Woo Kai's appearance. But I'm surprised to see it now.

Du Qi had already seen clearly that the black-cloaked old man was Zuo Santong. When he arrived in front of the city wall, Du Qi smiled and said, "Zuo Santong, I didn't expect to meet you here, right?"

Looking at Du Qi, Zuo Santong asked in surprise, "Why are you here?"

Du Qi smiled and said, "If you can come here, can't I come?"

Zuo Santong said, "No matter if you can come or not, we have already come. Tell me, what do you want?"

Du Qi smiled and said, "I don't want to do anything. I just want you to lead the people of Myriad Grade Hall and leave immediately!"

Zuo Santong said firmly, "That's impossible!"

Du Qi still smiled and said, "Do you want to advance our battle? If the matter is ruined because of this, can you bear the blame from the higher ups?"

Zuo Santong said, "Our coming here this time has nothing to do with the higher ups. We are going to work together with the various sects in the Jianghu. Before the matter is completed, it is not convenient for us to withdraw without reason!"

Du Qi smiled and said, "This is strange. Usually, when you and the other sects meet, it is always with blades and weapons. Why is it worth it for you to give up on prejudices and come to our Happy Valley together?"