Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 714 - 544: Yu Jin Reinforces, Slaying Demons and Monsters_2

Chapter 714: Chapter 544: Yu Jin Reinforces, Slaying Demons and Monsters_2

Such people are the most terrifying because you never know when they might take an interest in a higher position. When that time comes, they will use every power available to them to achieve their goals.

"Kill!"

In the midst of ten thousand demons and monsters, Wang Yang’s long spear had already snapped, making it impossible to find a foothold as the demons and monsters had taken over all the land. Swinging the broken stick in his hands wildly, Wang Yang continued to fight.

His immense strength made each strike terrifyingly powerful, but at this moment, Wang Yang was already feeling sore all over. It could be said that there was little strength left in him.

If he continued fighting, even if Wang Yang exhausted all his mana, he would hardly be able to eliminate these demons and monsters. Wang Yang had thought about retreating several times.

But behind him, the Qingzhou troops had rotated through many shifts. Although they did not possess the terrifying stamina of Wang Yang, they had been trained in military formations as well.

They formed a circle, periodically sending a fresh group to the front while those who had been relieved took a short rest within the circle. In this way, they kept wearing down the demons and monsters.

Every time Wang Yang thought about retreating,

the heavy breathing of the Qingzhou troops would reach his ears and, as if he had received a boost of strength, Wang Yang continued slaughtering the demons and monsters.

"General, if there is a next life, I would be honored to join you on the battlefield again," said one of the Qingzhou soldiers. His once intact uniform had been shredded to ribbons, but Wang Yang felt no urge to laugh because beneath the tattered clothing was a bloody body.

Since demons and monsters no longer had flesh and blood, their nails had turned into sharp weapons. A scratch on an ordinary person could leave several bloody marks. Though not fatal, the accumulation of such injuries was too much for anyone to bear.

The Qingzhou troops were mortals, not immortals and gods with Great Magical Power. They could only rely on their frail mortal bodies to withstand these painful but not fatal wounds.

No one understood better the sensation of sweat flowing into a wound and the sharp sting that kept them alert.

But not a single one spoke of retreat.

After speaking, the Qingzhou soldier tossed his long spear aside, resignation of death in his heart, and walked towards the demons and monsters.

Wang Yang’s heart skipped a beat, and a wave of sorrow welled up inside him.

These feelings were new to Wang Yang; his nose tingled. On the battlefield, familiarity among soldiers was unnecessary, but there was a natural understanding that came with battle.

"Damn demons, die!"

With his back to the demons and monsters, the Qingzhou soldier staggered forward, clearly showing that his strength was waning.

Soon, the Qingzhou soldier who had entered the ranks of the demons and monsters was torn to shreds by the endless bloodthirsty creatures, and what was moments ago a living, breathing person was now reduced to nothingness.

In that moment, Wang Yang’s heart was filled with indignant sorrow. Even with his immense power, he could not wield it right now.

Wang Yang even thought it was his fault for leading them into this abyss. The battle against the demons and monsters was a struggle for the entire world, and the five thousand Qingzhou troops were no match for them.

It could be said that even if their numbers were doubled, they still could not hold off the attackers.

To be honest, the invasion of the demons and monsters was the stark reality. But this world limited Wang Yang’s strength.

"General, you must run! Your valor is unmatched, and you are far more useful than us. In future battles against the demons and monsters, we are merely cannon fodder, while you are a hero that will be remembered throughout history," urged another soldier.

Wang Yang, already struggling for strength, was pulled aside by a Qingzhou soldier who then took his place with a spear in hand.

"Exactly, you should go. Take my horse and head to the Prime Minister for additional support. You stand as a leader for all time, while we are just soldiers," said another Qingzhou soldier as he dismounted to offer his horse to Wang Yang. Yet, in that moment, Wang Yang hesitated.

If he rode away, then this Square World might indeed be saved, but he would have betrayed all the soldiers present. If he stayed, the Square World would soon be engulfed by darkness.

The choice between the world and the self is not always simply about prioritizing the greater good. Sometimes, even after ensuring the greater good, Wang Yang’s heart would still be uneasy.

"I won’t retreat, I will fight to the death with all the soldiers!"

Wang Yang paused for a moment, then affirmed confidently.

Saving this world would only result in a reduced scope of the darkness’s erosion, but these sacrificed Qingzhou troops would forever remain in his heart.

Moreover, this sliver of Divine Thought of Wang Yang was merely a clone; at worst, Wang Yang’s true body could forcefully enter, and the Demons and Monsters within the Three Kingdoms would be instantly swept away.

"General, please reconsider! The rise and fall of a nation are every man’s responsibility, a simple truth known to all!"

"General, please step aside, to have fought alongside you, we have no regrets in this life."

In this era, far from being as corrupt as in later times, especially during a time of chaos, the relationship between generals and soldiers could be said to be even better than that of ordinary friends.

After all, they were people who relied on each other; if one could not place trust in oneself, then who else could be trusted on the battlefield?

"What is this thing?"

Yu Jin had just led people to the battlefield, and the scene before him filled him with astonishment; the thirty thousand Tiger Guard Army behind him also widened their eyes.

"Could these things be the so-called Demons and Monsters?"

Yu Jin wondered, for the creature that was nothing but a pile of bones bore an uncanny resemblance to the Demons and Monsters described by the people.

"It seems the tales of Demons and Monsters are not unfounded!"

A person next to Yu Jin spoke up, while Yu Jin himself was still hesitant; the number of Demons and Monsters was extremely high, and if, due to his own impulsiveness, he were to sacrifice this great army of thirty thousand, it would be a disaster...

"General, look over there."

Within the swarm of Demons and Monsters, there was an empty space around Wang Yang, surrounded by a circle of Qingzhou troops, but Yu Jin couldn’t see it clearly.

"Kill!"

Seeing this, Yu Jin’s heart suddenly grew firm; even Wang Yang was leading his troops in a desperate fight against Demons and Monsters, and there was no way he could flee from battle.

"Kill!"

At Yu Jin’s command, the thirty thousand Tiger Guard Army charged towards the tidal wave of Demons and Monsters.

Compared to the number of Demons and Monsters, the thirty thousand Tiger Guard Army seemed insignificant.

However, numbers sometimes do not represent combat power; every member of the Tiger Guard Army was elite, and these ordinary Demons and Monsters were very weak, allowing the Tiger Guard Army to easily defeat a dozen each.

The Tiger Guard soldiers under Yu Jin were all elite troops. Though the Demons and Monsters before them were somewhat terrifying, they did not intimidate the soldiers, as the comrades beside each were all present.

In the chill of February, the gathering of numerous people meant that if there were enough people, the fear in everyone’s hearts would also vanish like smoke and clouds.

"Move quickly to the right, and save General Wang Yang first!"

Yu Jin clearly knew Wang Yang’s importance; being able to hold off hundreds of thousands of Demons and Monsters with just a few thousand men, Wang Yang’s contribution was indispensible.

Moreover, Yu Jin was not one who envied the talented. Immediately, Yu Jin grabbed his weapon, spurred his horse, and charged to the front, leading his soldiers by example.

The weapon used by Yu Jin was a Three-pointed Double-edged Blade, hardly different from Ji Ling’s.

This Three-pointed Double-edged Blade was one of the most lethal weapons in the army; not to mention its wide range and intimidating power, if its blade struck an ordinary person, it would likely split them in two instantly.

And placed in the army, Yu Jin himself was a powerful military general, and armed with such a powerful weapon, the strength they could exert far surpassed that of a mere Ji Ling.

Indeed, when Yu Jin plunged into the midst of Demons and Monsters, it was like a tiger entering a flock of sheep; with a spin of his Three-pointed Double-edged Blade, the heads of the surrounding Demons and Monsters were sent flying.