Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely

Chapter 1094: Chapter 380: What Is Chui Mountain Anyway? Crushing Victory, Bad News, Eight Towns Panic_5

Xia Chuan, gripping the Black Blade, his already indifferent face matched with three vertical blood-red lines between his brows, appeared even more cold and ruthless.

"Lay down your weapons, surrender and live; those who resist will be slain!"

It was certainly impossible for all three hundred people to lay down their weapons and surrender, but the scene of Xia Chuan just having slain Duan Chang still intimidated most of them. No sooner had he spoken, at least thirty to forty people immediately dropped their weapons.

The rest had little thought of resistance, with only a few stronger ones still attempting to flee the camp.

Xia Chuan turned to look at those few, a shadow flickered in his eyes, but he did not give chase, instead leading Liu Yuan and his men to continue clearing the camp of remaining foes.

Soon, the battle was nearing its end.

"Reporting to the Minister, in this battle, we have slain 2102 enemies and captured 252, all with Cold Resistance Level Cultivation. Our losses were 3 killed, 19 severely injured, and 42 lightly injured."

Vice Commander Liu Yuan, along with Ten Camp Captains, quickly tallied the results and casualties.

Hearing this number, a tinge of satisfaction appeared on Xia Chuan’s face.

"In the past six months, I’ve observed every major battle between the towns of Jiangxia, Bashang, and Dajue Temple. Whether comparing soldier equipment or battle tactics, the Nine Towns’ army is on a completely different level than Great Xia. Given equal cultivation, I have confidence in crushing them, especially with the Cloud Dragon Army personally intervening."

Xia Chuan’s eyes flickered; although today’s battle borrowed the advantage of daylight, it essentially showcased the disparity in strength between Great Xia and the Nine Towns’ armies.

against 700-plus; in terms of cultivation, Great Xia didn’t have much advantage. Only outnumbering by less than 300 men resulted in such a loss, which already speaks volumes.

"Liu Yuan, you go to Longzhou Camp..."

Xia Chuan turned, intending to order Liu Yuan, but halted upon noticing something, his brow furrowed as he suddenly turned to look towards the east of the camp.

He pondered for a moment, soon guessing something, his face revealing a smile as he cupped his hands: "May I ask if it is a friend from Jiangxia?"

As he finished speaking, the Cloud Dragon Army soldiers who had just tidied up immediately became alert, raising their longbows towards the east.

The entire camp fell silent save for the sound of cold wind howling past.

The standoff lasted for about ten breaths before five figures slowly emerged from the Snow Forest east of the camp.

Upon seeing the leading figure dressed in gold, with his left arm hanging slightly limp, Xia Chuan’s pupils slightly contracted as he hastily cupped his hands: "Great Xia Minister Xia Chuan, pays respect to Lord Xiahou!"

To recognize me at a glance.

Xiahou Zhang looked at the thousand Cloud Dragon Army soldiers before him, the surprise in his eyes still not dissipated. He remained silent for a good four to five breaths, before slightly cupping his hands and responding to Xia Chuan: "Minister Xia is too courteous."

Speaking, he gestured to the four behind him.

"Jiang Xia Town Chief Jiang Xinfan, greets Minister Xia Chuan!"

"Jiangxia Army Chief Jiang Yuanlong, greetings."

"Jiangxia Deputy Army Chief Xiahou Ying."

"Jiangxia Deputy Army Chief Jiang Yuandong."

The four faces of Jiang Xinfan bore expressions of surprise far more exaggerated than Xiahou Zhang.

As they introduced themselves to Xia Chuan, their eyes never left the Cloud Dragon Army soldiers, filled with shock, fear, and a heavy sense of admiration.

"You all have arrived just in time, now I needn’t send someone over to inform. This Peak Mountain Camp shall return to its original owners!"

Upon hearing Xia Chuan’s words, the faces of Xiahou Zhang and the four showed a complex expression.

Despite guessing from witnessing the Xia Army’s assault on Peak Mountain Camp, hearing Xia Chuan verbally that the camp would be returned to Jiangxia still stirred an inexplicable feeling within them.

"Lord Xiahou, my brother plans to host a feast tonight at Hongguan inviting the Eight Town Lords. Based on the time, the other seven town lords should be nearly arrived. The matter of Peak Mountain Camp can be delegated. Why not accompany us now to Hongguan for the banquet? My brother will surely be delighted to see you."

A feast for the Eight Town Lords!

Upon hearing this, Xiahou Zhang’s pupils contracted, the phrase "no feast is free" flashed through his mind, yet after contemplating, he nodded.

"Alright, Yuandong, return to Longzhou Camp to prepare. Come nightfall, bring people to occupy Peak Mountain Camp. Xinfan, Yuanlong, and Xiahou Ying, you three follow me to the feast at Hongguan."

"Understood!"

After Jiang Yuandong agreed, he immediately turned towards the east to leave, while the remaining three followed behind Xiahou Zhang to accompany the Cloud Dragon Army back to Hongguan.

The Cloud Dragon Army had no small harvest in this battle, acquiring 2,300 sets of Thousand Forged Armor, with accompanying bows and arrows, 252 Cold Resistance Level prisoners, and various supplies they carried.

Though the Peak Mountain Camp could be left to Jiangxia, the prisoners and supplies were spoils of war, naturally to be brought back to Hongguan in full.

The Cloud Dragon Army acted swiftly, quickly packing up with about half an hour before dawn. Upon Xia Chuan’s command, the army set out on their return journey.

Not long after the departure, Xiahou Zhang, walking alongside Xia Chuan, immediately used his gaze to signal Jiang Yuanlong behind.

Jiang Yuanlong understood, cupping his hands with a smile towards Xia Chuan: "For Great Xia to possess such a formidable army, undoubtedly, their camp’s strength exceeds that of Moao Nine Towns. Minister Xia, would you mind sharing about Great Xia so that we, humble folk, might expand our horizons?"

Xia Chuan turned to Jiang Yuanlong, his eyes carrying a hint of a smile, cupping his hands in response: "As allies, we should treat each other genuinely. Ask whatever you’d like, and Xia Chuan will surely answer honestly."