readytorunbook Chapter 577: Flames of Revenge: Li Wanjun's Iron-Blooded Campaign
Chapter 577: Flames of Revenge: Li Wanjun's Iron-Blooded Campaign
On the edge of this vast and mysterious continent, an indigenous tribe lies surrounded by dense jungle. They live by ancient customs and primitive beliefs, a world world apart from the civilized world outside. And Li Wanjun, a female general of the Great Zhou Dynasty, now filled with rage, leads 1,200 well-trained female soldiers into the unknown and dangerous jungle.
Li Xueruo, Li Wanjun's youngest cousin, was only eleven years old, yet she had already reached the Great Perfection of the Earth Realm. Tall and beautiful, she was a rising star in her family. However, a sudden disaster shattered this peaceful and beautiful existence. Li Xueruo's squad, ordered to carry out a mission at the edge of the jungle, was ambushed by an indigenous tribe. When Li Wanjun arrived with her troops, the scene before her was horrifying: Li Xueruo and her team members lay in a pool of blood, all lifeless.
Li Wanjun's eyes instantly turned red, the rage raging within her like a raging fire, threatening to consume her. She suppressed her grief and quickly retrieved the two resurrection pills and the special healing medicine that Xiao Yushi's sister had left her. With a trembling hand, she administered them to Li Xueruo and the members of her female squad one by one. Her eyes welled with tears as she gazed at Li Xueruo's gradually losing warmth. Time seemed to freeze, each second stretching like an eternity. Fortunately, the resurrection pills were working wonders. Li Xueruo and her female squad members gradually began to move, a hint of color returning to their pale faces. Li Xueruo's injuries also showed significant improvement after the healing medicine was applied, and the poisoned female soldiers also recovered. Having been resurrected, the women embraced each other tightly, weeping tears of joy.
"I, Li Wanjun, swear I will not be a human being until I have my revenge!" Li Wanjun gritted her teeth, uttering each word with measured precision. Her voice was cold and resolute, like a curse from the Netherworld. She quickly summoned her female soldiers and ordered a bloody retaliation against the indigenous tribes. Twelve hundred female soldiers formed neatly behind her, their eyes revealing a resolute determination. Clad in light yet sturdy armor, they clutched sharp swords and crossbows, like a group of female warriors about to go to war.
"Move!" With Li Wanjun's command, the team, like a black whirlwind, rushed towards the indigenous tribe. The jungle was dense with trees and thorns, and every step was full of difficulty and challenge. But the female soldiers did not retreat. With their keen insight and agility, they moved through the jungle with ease. Li Wanjun walked at the front of the team, her eyes fixed on the front, with a single thought in her mind: revenge for her fallen sisters.
As they approached the indigenous tribe, a pungent odor assaulted their senses. Through the dense foliage, they could discern the tribe's outlines. Inside, a group of indigenous people sat around a campfire, laughing and chatting, oblivious to the approaching danger. Li Wanjun frowned. She knew that these seemingly primitive indigenous people actually possessed their own survival methods and combat techniques. They were familiar with the jungle and adept at exploiting the terrain and environment for ambushes and attacks.
"Sisters, take cover! We're going to catch them by surprise!" Li Wanjun whispered. The female soldiers quickly dispersed, using trees and bushes as cover as they quietly advanced towards the tribe. When they were only a few dozen meters away, Li Wanjun gave the signal to attack. Instantly, bows and crossbows unleashed a volley of arrows, raining down upon the natives. The unsuspecting natives were thrown into chaos, screaming in terror and fleeing in all directions.
"Kill!" Li Wanjun shouted, charging into the tribe first. The female soldiers followed closely behind, brandishing their swords and engaging in a fierce battle with the natives. Though short in stature, the natives were exceptionally brave. Armed with crude weapons like spears and stone axes, they fearlessly charged at the female soldiers. For a moment, shouts of killing and screams echoed throughout the tribe.
Li Wanjun's swordsmanship was exceptional. Her blade, like a flash of lightning, darted through the crowd with ease. With each swing of her sword, another native fell. Her eyes were filled with rage and hatred, as if she could only quell her fury by slaughtering them all. Under her leadership, the female soldiers' morale was boosted, and they fought with increasing courage. However, the natives, unwilling to be outdone, began to organize a counterattack. Some took refuge behind houses, hurling rocks and javelins at the female soldiers. Others, taking advantage of the jungle terrain, swerved around the women and launched surprise attacks.
The battle reached a stalemate. Li Wanjun realized this wasn't going to work. She quickly surveyed her surroundings and spotted a tall wooden house in the center of the tribe, seemingly hiding something important. She suspected it might be the indigenous leader. "Sisters, follow me! Take down their leader first!" Li Wanjun shouted, leading a group of female soldiers toward the house.
As they approached the cabin, a group of indigenous warriors rushed out, blocking their path. These warriors were tall, muscular, and wielded superior weapons. They formed a solid defensive line, attempting to prevent Li Wanjun and her companions from entering the cabin. Li Wanjun frowned, knowing this would be a tough battle.
"Form!" Li Wanjun commanded, and the female soldiers quickly formed a tight square. Working together, they blocked the native warriors' attacks with their shields and counterattacked with their swords. For a moment, the two sides were deadlocked. Just then, Li Wanjun suddenly spotted a gap in the native warriors' defenses. Seizing the opportunity, she charged forward and stabbed a native warrior in the chest. The warrior screamed and collapsed. The female soldiers seized the opportunity and launched an attack, breaking through the native warriors' defenses.
They rushed into the wooden hut, which was dimly lit and filled with a pungent odor. At the far end of the hut, a tall native sat on a simple chair, his eyes wary and fierce. He was the leader of the tribe. "You outsiders, how dare you invade our territory!" the leader said in a blunt voice.
"You killed my sisters. This account must be settled today!" Li Wanjun declared coldly. She advanced on the leader, her sword flashing with a cold gleam. The leader stood up and seized a massive battle axe from his side. Swinging it with a roar, he charged at Li Wanjun. Li Wanjun dodged the leader's attack with a sideways movement. Then, she swiftly turned and stabbed the leader in the back. The leader reacted quickly, blocking Li Wanjun's attack with his battle axe. A fierce duel ensued, the two engaged in a back-and-forth exchange.
Outside the cabin, the battle continued. The women engaged the natives in a desperate struggle. Some were wounded, but they persisted. Their only goal was to avenge their fallen sisters. As time passed, the natives' resistance weakened. Their numbers dwindled, and their morale crumbled.
Inside the cabin, Li Wanjun's battle with the leader reached a fever pitch. The leader's strength was immense, and every swing of his axe carried a powerful force. Li Wanjun had to be cautious, searching for a weakness. Suddenly, the leader let slip a blow, exposing a slit in his abdomen. Li Wanjun seized the opportunity and stabbed him with her sword. The leader screamed and fell to the ground.
"The chief is dead! The chief is dead!" a female soldier shouted. Upon hearing this news, the morale of the natives completely collapsed. They dropped their weapons and knelt on the ground begging for mercy. Li Wanjun looked at the kneeling natives, her anger still lingering. But she knew the battle was over.
"Capture them all!" Li Wanjun declared. The female soldiers sprang into action, tying up the natives one by one. The tribe was in shambles after the battle. Houses had been burned, and bodies lay scattered across the ground. Li Wanjun gazed upon the devastation, feeling a mixture of emotions. She knew that while this revenge had avenged her sisters' deaths, it had also brought great suffering to the natives.
"Sisters, clean up the battlefield and gather supplies. We need to leave here as soon as possible," Li Wanjun said. The female soldiers set to work, carrying the injured sisters to a safe place for treatment and collecting supplies from the tribe, such as food and herbs. After a busy period, everything was ready. Li Wanjun, leading 1,200 female soldiers and the captives, left this land shrouded in blood and slaughter.
On the way back, Li Wanjun fell into deep thought. She wondered if this revenge was really necessary. Although these natives had killed her sisters, they were also trying to protect their homeland. Perhaps there were some misunderstandings and conflicts between the two sides. But now that things had come to this, nothing could be undone.
"From now on, we must be more cautious in our interactions with the outside world. We cannot allow such tragedies to happen again," Li Wanjun said to the female soldiers around her. The female soldiers nodded, realizing the cruelty and cost of this battle.
By the time they returned to camp, night had fallen. Li Wanjun looked at the exhausted female soldiers, her heart filled with gratitude and relief. They were all great, willing to sacrifice their lives for the honor and dignity of their families. "Sisters, you've all worked hard today. Rest well. We have won this battle!" Li Wanjun said.
The female soldiers cheered, smiles of triumph on their faces. Although the battle was filled with blood and bloodshed, they proved their strength and courage through their actions. Li Wanjun, in turn, grew through this battle. She understood that a leader requires not only courage and determination, but also wisdom and strategy. In the days to come, she will lead these female soldiers to continue to safeguard the glory and dignity of the Great Zhou Dynasty.