Around him stand eleven Gu Masters. Besides the elders of his own Bei clan, there are also several elders of the Zheng clan, all rallied by Bei Caochuan.
They have come for a single purpose: to kill Chang Shanyin and reverse the fate of the entire battle.
"The Ge clan are a mob of rabble, nothing to worry about. The true key here is only one person: the Wolf King, Chang Shanyin. As long as we kill him, victory is ours! We still have a chance to turn this around!" Bei Caochuan's eyes flash with light as he observes the battlefield, never forgetting to boost the morale of those around him.
The elders of the Zheng clan are already convinced. "The Bei clan leader is right, but when do we attack?"
Bei Caochuan narrows his eyes. "We must be patient! The Wolf King is very cautious. He only sent the Tortoise-backed Ten Thousand Wolf King to the front lines, always keeping the Wind Wolf Myriad Beast King by his side. The defensive power around him is quite ample. Although our strength is substantial, we will only have one chance for a surprise attack. If it fails, we will have no choice but to launch a full frontal assault. By then, we will have no terrain to defend, surrounded by a tide of wolves, and the chance to kill Chang Shanyin will become slimmer and slimmer."
Just then, the most intense exchange of attacks in history erupts on the battlefield.
Attacks of every color fill the sky above the battlefield. The rumbling sounds of explosions are unceasing.
Seeing this sight, everyone feels a chill in their hearts. On a battlefield like this, even a Third Rank Gu Master seems insignificant. Only Fourth and Fifth Rank Gu Masters are the real pillars.
"My lord, now is the perfect time for us to attack," an elder suddenly suggests.
"Not so fast." Bei Caochuan waves his hand.
The exchange of attacks ends after a short while, and another elder can't hold back anymore. "Clan leader, it's time. While the Ge clan's Gu Masters are recovering their true essence, if we charge over now, we will definitely catch them off guard."
"No! We have only one target, and that is Chang Shanyin. The clash just now was intense, but the wolf pack around Chang Shanyin has only grown larger." Bei Caochuan refuses sternly.
Next, Fang Yuan suddenly makes his move. He keenly seizes the opportunity and blasts a section of the city wall apart.
This is a critical development. The Pei clan's defensive line has finally been torn open. A massive number of wild wolves swarm in, and at the same time, the Tortoise-backed Ten Thousand Wolf King arrives.
"This is bad! The defense line is broken, the wolf pack has fully launched its offensive. The Pei clan's situation is taking a sharp turn for the worse, they are in danger!"
"My lord, we must strike quickly. If we don't act now, the Pei clan will be finished too."
"If we strike now, we can still salvage this situation."
"No!" Bei Caochuan stands up. Light flickers in his eyes, and his heart is filled with joy. The opportunity he has been patiently waiting for has finally appeared.
As long as the Pei clan's defense line is breached, Chang Shanyin will inevitably drive the wolf pack into a major attack on the Pei clan's camp. This way, the defensive power around him will weaken, giving Bei Caochuan a perfect chance for a surprise attack to kill him.
"If we strike now, Chang Shanyin will notice in time and gather his wolves, causing the battle to stalemate again. Once we are exposed, we will lose our precious chance to kill him. We are an alliance of three clans, why should the Pei clan's losses be less than mine? The Wolf King is so cautious, he is definitely not an easy opponent to deal with. Only by using the Pei clan as bait, letting him taste the flavor of victory, and waiting for his guard to drop, is our chance to kill him!"
In an instant, thoughts flash through Bei Caochuan's mind, his mind turning several times over. But he can't say this out loud.
Instead, he says, "Wait a while longer. We absolutely cannot lose our composure. Trust Pei Yanfei! He is a renowned fierce general of the Northern Plains. Do you think this is all he's got?"
Hearing this, the group of Third Rank Gu Masters barely manages to hold back their charging steps.
The moment Bei Caochuan finishes speaking, Pei Yanfei executes his killer move, Golden Rainbow Strike. A powerful explosion and brilliant light force everyone to raise their arms and cover their eyes.
After the light dissipates, the Tortoise-backed Ten Thousand Wolf King is severely injured, while Pei Yanfei floats above the ruins of the collapsed wall, his face pale.
"So strong!" "Just one strike, and he heavily injured the Myriad Beast King." "This is Pei Yanfei's signature killer move, truly remarkable!" "The Bei clan leader is still the most impressive, seeing through the entire situation on the battlefield like a blazing fire. This old man has learned his lesson."
The corner of Bei Caochuan's mouth twitches. He would actually have preferred it if Pei Yanfei had failed to hold this position.
"There is still a chance. I have to wait a bit longer. Pei Yanfei used such a powerful killer move, his true essence must be greatly depleted. Judging by his complexion, he is obviously not feeling well either. As long as the Wind Wolf King is by Chang Shanyin's side, the Wolf King is invincible. The Pei clan is still at a disadvantage. If the wolves charge into the Pei clan camp, I will continue my original plan. If Pei Yanfei gains the upper hand, I will add insult to injury, cooperate with him, and deliver the fatal blow to Chang Shanyin!"
The thoughts in Bei Caochuan's mind flash like lightning. In the blink of an eye, he has adjusted his plan.
"I still have a chance, I still have hope! Now I absolutely cannot panic. I must stay steady, I must be patient... As long as I kill Chang Shanyin, not only will the situation turn around, but my reputation will also soar. After defecting to Liu Wenwu, I will receive more attention and win more opportunities for my clan!"
Bei Caochuan keeps encouraging himself in his heart.
But just then, his pupils constrict sharply and he blurts out a curse: "Ah, **!"
The elders all cast surprised looks at him.
Throughout this time, despite the grim situation, Bei Caochuan has always appeared composed and confident. Why is he suddenly so out of control?
Bei Caochuan, at this moment, can't be bothered with the stares of others. He stares intently at the battlefield and asks himself in disbelief, "Why would this Chang Shanyin choose to retreat right now?"
The Wolf King clearly has the upper hand. The Tortoise-backed Ten Thousand Wolf King is heavily injured, but not dead. He still has the Wind Wolf Myriad Beast King up his sleeve!
On the other hand, Pei Yanfei is clearly at the end of his rope. Most importantly, a gap has already been torn in the Pei clan camp's defenses. If they keep attacking through this gap, the pressure on the Pei clan's defense will increase several times over! There is a very high chance they won't be able to hold.
He just has to wait for the wolf pack to invade the Pei clan camp en masse, and then he, Bei Caochuan, can launch a surprise attack and strike a fatal blow to the Wolf King from behind!
But now, he is actually retreating?!
Why Chang Shanyin is retreating, Bei Caochuan has no time to think about now.
He becomes extremely tense. A hint of panic appears on his usually composed face.
The Wolf King's strength is still abundant. If he retreats, then his plan of patiently enduring to launch a decapitating backstab will be aborted before it even begins.
What's worse, the Bei clan camp and the Zheng clan camp are all under the Ge clan's control. Once the wolf pack retreats and takes the captives and supplies from the camps, Bei Caochuan will completely lose his clan.
Without a clan, with only a few elders by his side, Bei Caochuan's name as clan leader is bound to become a laughingstock for everyone.
Not to mention the distant future, even after defecting to Liu Wenwu, he won't be held in high regard.