Chapter 387 – Ta Dun’s Visit
Translated by: Berrrybunz
Edited by: TN and DeAndreR
A bunch of cavalry who was training in an empty field in the distant caught Ta Dun’s attention.
This group of 18 Calvary started to charge towards a target that was 600m away. As they reached 200m from the target, they had reached their maximum speed while exuding an intimidating war cry. Even though they had charged for a distance, their formation remained neat and orderly.
The formation was perfect.
Ta Dun took a deep breath. The Star Spirit Horses had reached their maximum speed. To be able to keep them within the orderly formation at such a high speed was extremely challenging.
The Cavalry charged straight ahead like a fearsome spear.
If the enemy was right in front of the charge, he could have only see the front fighter who was leading the charge. The other Cavalry would have been obscured by him.
What surprised Ta Dun as well was that these Star Spirit Horses were galloping in rhythmic steps. He was musing if he was encounter such an attack, what could he do to counter it. Such orderly and formidable strength. It was intimidating.
Suddenly, an explosion like the sound of thunder pierced through the air.
“Kill them!”
Ta Dun was taken aback. He could only see the numerous rays emitted from the blade attacks. Each attack was accompanied by a loud war cry. A long blade would cut through the air, creating a thunderous swoosh. Their attacks landed accurately at the center of their targets.
Bang!
The targets crumbled into smithereens!
Ta Dun’s expression changed.
After completing their offensive charge, the Cavalry slowed down their pace. Without dispersing or disrupting their formation, they trotted down the path in a neat line.
Sergeant Tang Yi’s face turned black.
The Calvary stopped right in front of him. They kept quiet out of fear of Tang Yi.
“What was wrong with it?” Tang Yi asked cooly.
The soldier who lead the charge replied courageously: “The final combination of blade attacks was not executed perfectly in coordination.”
If the final combination of attack was executed perfectly, the blade attack would greatly increase in the concentration of the force, making it much deadlier. The target would have been sliced neatly into 2 and not into smithereens. Even though the look of the target crumbling into many bits did look terrifying, but it was evident that the force exerted by the Cavalry was not concentrated and in sync.
“Give me another 50 charges.” Tang Yi replied calmly.
The 10 men did not hesitate nor grumble: “Yes!”
Tang Yi turned around to face another group of Calvary and ignored the one he had just assessed: “Next.”
Ta Dun witnessed the entire training process of the Calvary. Even his men were in awe. Their initial condescending look on the Lupus Army had now faded.
Ta Dun regained his composure and looked at Xiao Si Yun: “How was it?”
Xiao Si Yun replied: “One on one, we will win. If it is any number higher than 10 against 10, they will win.” After his analysis of the charge and the attacks, he derived this conclusion in his heart.
Ta Dun was mused silently. He was not surprised by Xiao Si Yun’s assessment.
“They are our allies. The more powerful we are, they will benefit from it as well.” Ta Dun replied. That’s right. With the troubles that were plaguing the Andromeda Constellation, the stronger the allies of the different forces, the safer everyone would be as a group.
After finishing training, Tang Yi turned his attention towards Ta Dun and his men: “What can I do for you all?”
Xiao Si Yun was displeased by Tang Yi’s actions as he felt that Tang Yi had disrespected them. They were the guests after all. They did not even offer their greetings and welcome them for drinks within the confines.
Ta Dun was silently assessing Tang Yi. That was the first time he had seen a Spirit Military Leader leading an army. It was an uncommon sight. Many people felt that a Spirit General was summoned to be a servant of an army, not a leader. Most of the fighters were filled with pride. Who would have allowed a servant to command them. They would not even sacrifice their lives for a commander if it was a Spirit General.
But Ta Dun could see that that the Lupus Army treated Tang Yi with respect.
He asked: “General Tang, what do you call the offensive charge you were training just now?”
“Please don’t call me General. My army rank is of the Warrant Officer.” Tang Yi corrected Ta Dun and continued: “We are currently training on a charge called the Heavy Lance Charge.
Heavy Lance Charge was a specialized military tactic that was conceived just for the Lupus Army. Since the blood meridian within each of the citizens of Lupus Constellation was awakened, they were able to communicate with each other through telepathy. But they were only able to do this in pairs. Hence the Heavy Lance Charge was a suitable offensive strategy for them.
Even though the Lupus Army was considered a Cannon Fodder Army in Bing’s eyes, but Tang Yi’s dedication and passion in training the troops had not gone unseen by Bing. Bing had high standards for his troops. It was him who formulated this battle tactic that suited the Lupus Army in battle.
Ta Dun nodded his head. The Heavy Lance Charge sure was an eye opener. But Ta Dun was more concerned by what Tang Yi had said about him being a “Warrant Officer”.
There were many constellations in the universe with a variety of management hierarchy in the military. But in any of the constellation, a “Warrant Officer” within an army was considered a relatively low position, and was definitely not able to lead an army.
But from this perspective as well as their ranking system, it might seem that their army might be much bigger and stronger than expected if a person of Tang Yi’s caliber was a mere military officer.
Ta Dun and Xiao Si Yun exchanged glance. The witty Xiao Si Yun had also thought of this point. Both were stunned by this possibility.
“I am here to ask why have your forces decided to invade and occupy the Andromeda Constellation?” Ta Dun was unwavered by the previous show of force during their training: “This is the Andromeda Constellation. You did not even asked me for my permission to enter and have established an encampment without my orders!”
Tang Yi took a quick glance at him: “What you have spoken is not within my authority. I am under the orders of Tang Tian. If you have any grievance, you should approach him instead. I have military errands to run. Please forgive me.”
After finishing his last word, Tang Yi left.
Ta Dun was enraged. He stomped out of the encampment.
“I have looked down on them before, and am guilty of the taboo of underestimating the enemy.” Xiao Si Yun was ashamed by his mistake.
Ta Dun shook his head: “It was not just you. We have collectively suffered the same mistake. Let me know what you have analyzed.”
Xiao Si Yun gave a strict expression: “This is an elite fighting force. Their quality might not be good but they have a strict regimentation and command of the troops is strong, which is the first time I have ever seen in my life. Their Heavy Lance Charge is formidable and an average army like us is unable to defend against such an attack. Since the strength of their soldiers is weak, we should choose a more complicated and difficult terrain to fight with them, such as the city’s alley. This would increase our advantage over them. Their equipment is also sub par compared to ours, making their chance of survival in battle relatively low. To sum it up, this army has a very extreme form of tactic. Their attack is formidable but their chance of survival in a prolonged battle is low.”
“That is a very detailed analytical conclusion.” Ta Dun nodded: “What if they were equipped with our equipment?”
“Their survival rate will be greatly increased.” Xiao Si Yun replied without hesitating.
“What if they were equipped with the treasures?” Ta Dun asked directly.
Xiao Si Yun wondered: “Are you telling me they might have energy beasts with them?”
Ta Dun replied: “We will be the one supplying the energy beasts.”
Xiao Si Yun was stunned. He let out a bitter smile: “Then this army will be formidable and terrifying.”
Ta Dun remained silent for a while before replying: “Our neighbour is much stronger than we expected. Their success might translate to either good or bad news for us. Only time will tell.”
Xiao Si Yun exclaimed: “Fortunately their individual soldiers are not strong. The Lupus Constellation is weak.”
“Yes.” Ta Dun replied.
Within the encampment, Tang Yi heard his scout report: “They have left.”
Tang Yi waved his hand: “Be prepared for a battle.”
He turned around and stormed into the midst of the encampment. He passed a training ground. This area was near the entrance of the Season Fields Waterway. A gigantic structure, in the form of a bronze establishment, was currently being built.
Tang Yi managed to find the mechanic engineer responsible for the project: “How much longer do you need to complete the structure?”
“Sir, I will need at least 3 more days.” He was the local engineer of the Lupus Constellation. He did not possess strong engineering skills, but he was good enough to complete the project. The construction of the Sky Wolf Martial Academy was under his management.
Once Tang Yi heard about the Sky Wolf Martial Academy, he dashed off without hesitation to find Bing. He requested that a smaller Energy Hall to be built. The biggest problem facing the Lupus Army right now was that its individual fighters were weak in strength. The Energy Halls were the solution to this problem.
Bing could not say no to this request. But he told Tang Yi that for the additional expenditure, he had to go and ask Tang Tian himself.
Tang Yi agreed.
The components and cost for a smaller Energy Hall was considered small as compared to the other structures in the Three Spirits City. The city had become a metropolis for mechanical martial artists, attracting fighters from all over the universe. Sai Lei had long dreamed of having her own army like Old Man Fei. Without consulting anyone, she had recruited new staff, and created an equally big group of mechanical engineers.
Ever since the mechanical army of Yong An City was established, mechanic spirit weapons had gained a strong reputation across the universe. People knew that the best mechanical spirit weapons were best purchased from the Mo Family. If they wanted even stronger weapons, they had to come to the Three Spirits City.
Three Spirits City became prosperous because of that. That bronze establishment had become the landmark of the city. With the increasing number of soldiers that had been recruited, the large establishment had become crowded. Hence, Bing and Sai Lei had discussed constructing a new one.
All the while, Bing planned to acquire the entire Three Spirits City if it was not for the possible fiery repercussions he might face. The largest family in the city, the Lin Family, had already passed away. Now, the city does not have any more families. No one dared to go against the construction of the bronze structure.
The new bronze structure took up almost three quarters of the entire Three Spirit City area. The entrance to the Martial Spirit Chamber and the Military Weapon Warehouse were all housed within it.
The financial power of the Three Spirit City had stunned many outsiders.
But the prosperity had not only attracted mechanical engineers or mechanical martial artist to the Three Spirits City.
In many people’s eyes, it was the target for invasion.
Danger was approaching.
