Chapter 445: Desert Storm
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The sand dunes resemble endless mountain ranges. There is no end in sight.
Among the sand dunes, the occasional sight of the remains of one or two animals seems to remind people that the depths of the vast Ishana Desert are forbidden areas for life.
In the evening, on the edge of a sand dune, a group of cavalry suddenly appeared. One of the knights in the lead suddenly pulled the reins. The war horses raised their hooves, stirring up bursts of yellow sand, and the whole team suddenly stopped. The knight turned around and asked an old man in white robe behind him, "How far is it?"
His beard had not been shaved in days, spread like weeds across his face, and he still had a few blood marks on his forehead. The armor on his body was also torn in many ways, and in some places the scars left by the sword could be seen. But his gaze was still bright, even a little cold, and he looked like a wounded beast. And the old man behind him, his white robe had been dyed yellow by the yellow sand, his physical strength seemed to be seriously overdrawn, his face was as pale as a dead man, and his lips were dry and cracked.
"If the weather doesn't change, it's estimated that it will take about a day to arrive. If it changes. Alas......" the old man said with difficulty as he took off the water bag from his waist, put it to his lips and wet his lips.
"I didn't expect my Rousanne to fall to such a point," the knight on horseback sighed, "the water and dry food can only last for one day, and we must enter the altar as soon as possible."
"The current route is right, if the weather changes, God will kill our Black Sand clan," the old man said weakly.
"Elder Delo, you are the spiritual leader of the Black Sand Clan, how can you be so committed?" The knight rebuked in a low voice.
The white-robed old man smiled sadly: "Because of the heavy yellow sand, I can't see that there is hope ahead."
"Don't say that I, Rousanne, can die in battle, but I will never be killed by the sky," the knight shouted with a wave of his horsewhip.
"Patriarch, what do you have to do to wake up?" Delo looked at his back, bitter to the extreme. This child he watched grow up was once so high-spirited and top gun, but today he has become a domineering and irascible martial artist.
Rosang walked silently at the front of the group, his mind still immersed in the battle two days earlier.
In order to turn the tide of the battle in the entire Isana Desert, he concentrated all the forces of the tribe and attacked the White Sands on a front of nearly 1,000 miles, skillfully pinning down most of the opponent's forces.
Subsequently, he began to implement his carefully conceived plan: personally led 30,000 elite starry nights, took advantage of the storm weather in the desert as a cover, and quietly rushed towards Coconut Island, the base camp of the Baisha tribe. Everything went well, and if it hadn't been for the unexpected changes that followed, his operation might have gone down in the annals of Stantin 6 as a classic battle in the near future, and he would have been a few hundred years after the Sandmen split up. A great leader who re-accomplished the great cause of reunification. The future history of this nation will also be written by him.
Unfortunately, on the night he arrived at Coconut Island, the hunter's arrows had already been wound and aimed at the prey. His three troops fell headlong into the ambush circle that the Baisha tribe had already laid out. The battle lasted only a few hours, and his 30,000 men, by the time he broke out, were only more than 4,000 people, including hundreds of wounded. Other officers and soldiers, dead and surrendered, the Baisha tribe reversed the entire desert war situation in one fell swoop and began a large-scale attack on the Heisha tribe.
It wasn't until the moment of the end of the battle that Luo Sang appeared, and he had been roising across the desert, and he behaved like an idiot in this battle. His elaborate battle plan was only a small part of that hateful woman's battle plan. He did his best to cooperate with the other party to perform a perfect ambush battle.
Planted in her hands again and again, but he still doesn't understand the identity of the mysterious woman who suddenly appeared next to Isanna?
The only thing he knew was from the moment she appeared. Whether it is the Koslin Empire or the army of the Black Sand Clan, they have become vulnerable soft eggs.
There has always been a saying in the Great Desert: a drop of water can save a life, and a small oasis can change the fate of a tribe. To the Baisha people, she is that oasis. And what she changed was not only the fate of the Baisha clan, but also the fate of the Luosang and Heisha clans, as well as the pattern of the entire Great Desert.
There is no change in the weather. Early the next morning, the cavalry led by Rousanne set out on the road again after a short rest.
"Elder Delo, I said, the sky will not kill me, let alone my Black Sand Clan, you believe it now" Looking at the calm desert, Luo Sang's mood finally improved.
Delo only said lightly: "If it goes well, in five or six hours, we will be able to reach the Holy Land." ā
"Holy Land, I finally came, but I didn't expect it to be in such a way. A bitter smile appeared on Rosan's tired face.
The Sanctuary of the Sand Tribe, located in the depths of the vast Ishana Desert, is the source of the Sand legend. There, there is a vast oasis, and legend has it that oasis gave birth to the first sons and daughters of the Sand people, and it is the purest home in the hearts of the Sand people.
Once upon a time, when the Sandmen were not divided, the elders would meet in the Holy Land every few years to elect a new patriarch. And each elected patriarch. They will stand on the altar in the center of the holy place, in front of all the elders, sacrifice with their own blood, and swear to dedicate their lives for the future of the nation and for the gifts of the people.
On more than one occasion, Rousanne fantasized that one day he would be able to ascend to that sacred altar and dedicate his life to his people. However, until the unification of the Sand is completed, this will always be an unattainable dream.
And today, he led the remnants into the Holy Land, the only purpose of which was to recuperate here for a while, to regather his troops and people, and to wait for reinforcements from the Koslin Empire. The powerful offensive of the Baisha tribe has caused him to lose contact with the tribesmen scattered throughout the desert, and his army has been beaten to pieces. The reason why they chose to take refuge in the holy land is because the Sand tribe has a sacred agreement: the Sand tribe will not fight in the holy land. Whoever provokes a war is a blasphemy against the ancestors of the Sand tribe and will be regarded as the public enemy of the entire Sand tribe. However, in the history of the Sand tribe, there has never been a defeated person who took refuge in the Holy Land, as this was also seen as disrespectful to the ancestors. The reason why Rousanne took this step was because he was really unwilling to lose at the hands of a woman. And it was so badly defeated.
"I didn't expect that I would walk into my people's holy place under such circumstances. Elder Delo looked at the desert in the distance and sighed softly.
Luo Sang comforted: "Elder, I think my ancestors will forgive me, because from the beginning to the end, I only wanted to do one thing, that is, to end the division of my clan and complete the great cause of reunification. ā
Delo smiled bitterly, "Patriarch, I never doubt this, and that's why I'm still following you to this day. But have you ever thought that maybe you chose the wrong way?"
Rosang sighed, "I know. From the very beginning, you did not approve of me using the power of the Kosling Empire. However, everything went well for us at first, and the Kosling Empire gave us strong support. If it weren't for that woman, my dream might have come true. ā
"The desert is our home, and since you introduced the power of the Kosling Empire into the desert, Ishana is destined to no longer be the Ishana of the past."
"It's true that Isana is not the same as it used to be. "However, it was not me who really changed her, but the mysterious woman." ā
"Don't you think her presence is a punishment for us?" Delo said bitterly, "In the past, although there were often wars in Baisha and Heisha, they were still a people after all. Now, with the help of external forces and outsiders, the sacrifices are all our people."
Rousanne couldn't help but be silent.
"The army of the White Sands, under her leadership, galloped across the vast sea of sand, not only defeating the Kosling Emperors stationed at the edge of the desert, forcing them to retreat in a big way, but also encroaching on the large and small oases in the desert, subduing one tribe after another. We used to have absolute superiority, but after several battles, our forces were devastated. The power of the Baisha tribe has been unprecedentedly strengthened, while the living space of the Heisha tribe is getting smaller and smaller. If one day, the Baisha tribe really unifies the Great Desert, and she is the real master of the Great Desert, then what face will we have to meet our ancestors?" Approaching the altar, Delo finally said all the words that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time.
"Now, what does the elder say is the point of this leak? I believe that if I am given time, I will be able to make a comeback. I will never let the Great Desert fall into her hands. ā
"Patriarch, I have no objection to you entering the Holy Land, but I still have to warn you. You have to think about it, what is the purpose of the Kosling Empire to open the desert passage? Why covet the northern heaths? Have you forgotten that the races that live there are tasked with guarding the Sunset Mountains," Delo said earnestly.
"I see. Rosang nodded.
The troops were advancing in the sea of sand.
Rosan, who is preoccupied, feels like a lonely boat in the ocean. Before he formed an alliance with the Kosling Empire, Elder Delo had said the same thing. It's just that at that time, he was driven by huge interests and didn't care too much. After people lose a lot, they will gradually reflect, and after experiencing setbacks, they will begin to reflect. At this time, he listened to the elder's words instead, and also smelled a hint of conspiracy from the actions of the Kosling Emperor's team.
On the other side of the Sunset Mountains is the Far West, where dark creatures live. Some of the powerhouses among them, every time they break through the barrier of the Sunset Mountain Range, they will set off a bloody storm on the Big 6. What does the Kosling Empire want to do?
"Could it be that the appearance of this mysterious woman is arranged by the goddess of nature?" Rosan's heart suddenly shook.
At dusk, with a loud voice, more than a dozen cavalry appeared in the desert in the distance, galloping towards Luo Sang and the others.
"Report to the patriarch, five miles ahead is the entrance to the Holy Land" The leading knight flew off his horse and came to Rosan.
"Are there pursuers around?" Rosang asked.
"We have searched and there are no pursuers. ā
"Good" Rosang nodded sharply, turned around and shouted: "All the troops march, enter the altar"
The entrance to the holy place is an open meadow. The meadows are scattered with scattered shrubs and flowers. On the edge of the meadow is a clear spring.
Standing in front of the holy place, Rousanne looked at the beautiful scenery in front of him, and his heart was full of mixed feelings. In the days of desert exile, he could not remember how long it had been since he had seen such an oasis, and he had been the master of countless oases.
At this moment, he even smelled the fragrance of wild flowers, tasted the sweetness of the clear spring, and felt the softness of the green grass.
For the first time, the frustrated patriarch yearned for a peaceful life. Of course, this kind of thinking is only temporary, and the ambition of many men is immortal. Rousanne is such a man.
Everyone stood there quietly, just like Rousanne, looking at the holy place in front of them.
But the lull was short-lived.
Behind the two sand dunes next to the holy place, yellow sand suddenly rolled up in the sky. In the yellow sand, the roaring hooves of horses sounded, followed by the neighing of war horses and the shouts of soldiers.
The two groups of cavalry galloped out from behind the sand dunes at a rapid pace, and soon converged and crossed in front of the Holy Land, blocking the path of the remnants of the Black Sand Clan.
"It's time to come, it's finally here. Delo looked at the cavalry in front of him, and his mood suddenly became relaxed. Being able to die before the Holy Land is also a kind of atonement.
Luo Sang stared blankly ahead, at the two female generals in front of the Baisha team.
"The road has finally come to an end. He smiled faintly, ordered the troops to stand by and greeted them alone.
Delo stepped out of the group and followed him.
"Elder, why are you doing this?" Rousanne looked back at him.
"Child, I've been with you for almost thirty years, and in the end, how can I leave you?" Delo looked at him and said kindly.
"Forgive me, Elder," Rousanne said sadly.
"The desert is the homeland of heroes. Child, you didn't accomplish heroic deeds, but you always had a heroic heart. So, I never blamed you. Delo stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder.
"No matter how wrong I have done in the past, today I will complete the unification of the Sand Clan. Rousanne gave Delo a deep look, and Ang walked forward.
"Patriarch Luosan, do you know what kind of place is ahead," a heroic female general galloped to the front of the formation, and asked Yaoyao.
"The holy land of the Sand Clan, there is no war, of course Rosang understands, Patriarch Isana," Rosang replied loudly.
"Then why did you bring the troops to the Holy Land?"
Luo Sang smiled heartily: "To tell the truth, I hope to use the Holy Land to avoid your pursuit from heaven and earth." To tell a lie, I am willing to commit suicide in front of my ancestors to atone for my sins of using the power of the Koslin Empire to raise a war and kill the clansmen, and help you complete the great cause of the unification of the Sand Tribe, which one do you want to believe?"
Isana was clearly bothered by Rosan's attitude.
"Anyway, please give the order to retreat immediately, I don't want to fight you in front of the Holy Land, and I don't think the ancestors want to see the Black Sand Clan and the White Sand Clan fighting fiercely here."
"Okay, I promise you. Rosang nodded dryly, "But I have a request." ā
"Say"
"Can you please see the mysterious lady behind you?" Rousanne has been defeated at her hands several times, and admires her very much."
"Okay, you wait"
Ishana rode back into the formation and came to Naya's side.
"Sister Naya, he wants to see you. ā
"Seeing me, he died faster. Naya said with a blank face.
"Huh?" Isana was shocked when she heard this. Although Rosang was defeated, his influence among the Black Sand tribes was still very strong, and Isana did not want to kill him. At this point, Naya also agreed with her. At this time, she suddenly said this sentence, which made Isanna fall into a fog.
"Let's go"
The two rode to a short distance in front of Rousanne.
Naya slowly pulled down the visor of her armor.
Luo Sang looked at her intently, and only said slowly after a while: "Luo Sang's wish has been granted, thank you"
"In war, there is always a win and a loss. Naya sighed softly, "Don't mind, general"
Rousanne didn't seem to hear her, and drew his sword with his backhand, which he held across his chest.
"Patriarch Isana, please be kind to my people. Luo Sang will help you complete the great cause of reunification and apologize to your ancestors," he waved the long sword in his hand violently. And Elder Delo, who was behind him, also raised his sword and wiped it towards his neck.
"Don't," Ishana exclaimed, and galloped towards the two.
"Defeat is also a hero. Naya said to herself.
With the long sword and body, Luo Sang suddenly felt a burst of relaxation, and his heart became peaceful, and he even felt a kind of happiness. A smile appeared on his face.
It turns out that the dream of unifying the Sand Clan can also be realized in this way.
Blood splattered out, and Isana let out another cry of grief: "Don't"
At that moment, two red rays of light burst out from the Holy Land and struck Rousanne and Delo's swords.
The sword fell to the ground, and Rosang and Delo stood dumbfounded.
They saw that a dazzling red light suddenly lit up in the holy place. In the red light, a group of knights wrapped in raging flames appeared.