Legend of Lei Chi: Crisis in the Demonic Realm

Author: Shisanlang / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The night sky was dark, the wind howled, and the earth was desolate, with broken walls and collapsed houses scattered everywhere. A warhorse galloped swiftly from north to south under the cover of darkness along the corridor, its rhythmic hooves breaking the tranquility of the late night, echoing in the sky, startling countless night birds anding the surroundings with tension and terror. The rider on the horse was the messenger sent by Oli to report the fall of the Sunset Pass to Vangali! Due to the heavy darkness and the withered crescent moon, his face could not be seen clearly, but his hurried breathing betrayed his anxiety. When the news of the fall of the Sunset Pass reached the Vangali Cathedral, a sudden commotion erupted. The restless voices of the people swirled around the black pillars supporting the cathedral, lingering long without dispersing. The cathedral was no longer peaceful, and the whispering crowd could not hide their panic, their voices trembling slightly. The Pope Oca's icy and sharp gaze slowly swept over the restless crowd. All elders and followers who caught the Pope's gaze involuntarily trembled all over, as if his gaze were two sharp blades piercing their hearts. The agitation in the cathedral immediately vanished, and silence returned. The Pope raised his head and looked up at the sacred frescoes on the top of the cathedral, saying, "What is to come must come! Since it has come, let it come! The eternal struggle between gods and demons, which has begun since ancient times, will inevitably continue." The Pope's voice was muffled and low, yet it carried an undeniable authority. After hearing the Pope's words, the believers began to silently recite sacred incantations, and mysterious notes echoed through the grand hall.
In the battle to defend the Sunset Pass, the Black Legion suffered three defeats in a row, with heavy casualties and low morale, something that had never happened in previous battles. The honor of the "Black Blade" had never been damaged so severely in this battle. As the commander of the Black Legion, Oli looked at the exhausted soldiers and seemed to sense the declining morale. He didn't know what to do now, and at this moment, Pope Oca issued an order: the Sunset Pass must be recaptured and the Glan Castle seized by the 30th of the month, or else he would be dismissed. This only added to his troubles, making Oli even more frustrated. There were only ten days left until the deadline, and time was extremely. Oli stared intently at the map, carefully observing the terrain and analyzing the situation, hoping to find a breakthrough. However, the enemy relied on the Sunset Pass as a base and had stationed two more armies on both sides, forming a pincer formation. The entire structure was impregnable, as if even an ant could not crawl through it. Oli thought to himself, the only way to break through was to take a risky approach, to strike unexpectedly and strike where they least expected.
"Beat the drum and assemble!" Oli roared loudly in the command tent. The guards at the door responded with "Yes!" and immediately rushed outside, grabbed the drumsticks, and struck the drum heavily, sending out a deep, heavy sound that spread in all directions and echoed in the sky above the command tent under the dark night, piercing the ears of every general. Upon hearing the urgent assembly drumbeat, the generals quickly got dressed and rushed to the training ground. Oli, fully armed, strode onto the general's platform. Standing on the platform, he shouted, "Commanders, the Pope has ordered that we must break through the Sunset Pass and capture Glan Castle by the 30th of this month, or we will all be dismissed!" Oli glanced at the slightly restless generals below and continued, "There are still ten days left until the deadline. It seems like a long time, but compared to our mission, it is too short. In other words, we have no time left. We must gamble everything and fight to the death. For the sacred Pope, for the Sophia Continent, and for all living beings, we must take back the Sunset Pass even if we die!" Oli's last words were powerful and resolute, as if they tore through the dark sky like a burst of silk.
With that, he gathered all his strength into his tightly clenched right fist, raised it high, steady yet full of tension, as if that fist were the source of power. The commanders and their subordinates in the training ground were moved by Oli's bold spirit and shouted loudly, "Fight to the death! Defend our homeland!" As they shouted, they raised their right fists, their military might was great, their voices shook the four sides, and the night was shaken by the thunderous sounds.
The silence of the night was broken by the stormy sounds.
"Good!" Oli grabbed the order arrow and said, "Commander Manke, you lead your troops to ambush near the left flank of the enemy. When the enemy emerges, give them a crushing blow." Manke received the order and turned to leave.
"Commanders Navis and Hara, you two lead your troops to block at the first signpost on the left flank leading to the Sunset Pass. Only intercept, do not pursue, do not rescue. Remember, this is an order. Even if Commander Manke's entire army is sacrificed, you are not allowed to rescue them. Remember, do not defy my order. If the Beast Army on the left flank can be blocked for a day and a night, you two will be the heroes of the hour."
"Yes!" The two turned and left.
"Commander Maya, you lead your troops to attack from behind while Commander Manke fights the enemy on the left flank, attacking from both front and back. Only attack, do not retreat, even if you are left with only one soldier and one horse."
"Yes!" Maya immediately turned and left.
"Commander Rose, you lead your troops to wait at the second signpost on the left flank leading to the Sunset Pass. If you encounter the Beast Army within the agreed time, you must hold them back. If you do not see the Beast Army, you must quickly lead your troops back to the main force to support our attack on the Sunset Pass. Do not fail."
"Yes!" This beautiful female commander received the order and turned to leave.
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