Reverend Insanitys Biography of Qitiab

When the reinforcements from the Wei Clan hurriedly arrived, more than ten Gu Masters on the city walls had already perished or been seriously wounded.

"Unicorn War King! Flame Hoof War King!" The Wei Clan Patriarch saw the scene from afar, his eyes widening in shock.

Without much thought, only one name sprang to his mind—Ma Zun!

The Wei Clan was directly in the path of the Ma Clan's advance, and they were no longer far away. With three powerful War Kings present, who else could it be but Ma Zun?

Fortunately, he had previously increased the number of Gu Masters defending the walls; otherwise, they might not have held out until reinforcements arrived.

"Hurry! Provide support!"

Even before his words had finished, the reinforcements were already rushing forward to replace the exhausted defenders. The Gu Masters who were swapped out immediately grabbed primeval stones to recover their true essence.

A Gu Master's true essence was limited. If the Wei Clan's Gu Masters exhausted their reserves, losing the fortification effects of their Copper Wall Iron Bastion, then no matter how thick the city walls were, they wouldn't hold for long.

The arrival of reinforcements greatly strengthened the city's defenses. Some Gu Masters even had the capacity to attack the enemy warhorses.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The Wei Clan's Gu Masters unleashed various Gu techniques—Iron Rock Gu, Falling Stone Gu, Meteor Gu, Golden Spear Gu, Poison Water Gu, Light Arrow Gu…

A barrage of attacks rained down, causing heavy losses to the enemy horse herd.

However, the War Kings had defensive Gu worms, and the Ten Thousand Horse Kings had even stronger four-turn defensive Gu parasitized within them. The attacks barely left a scratch. Only four-turn Gu Masters could pose a threat to them.

Meanwhile, the Thousand Horse Kings bore the brunt of the Wei Clan's assault. Several had already been severely injured and were withdrawn by Qi Tian.

As long as these wounded Horse Kings returned to camp, Gu Masters would heal them, restoring their combat strength. Though Qi Tian had an abundance of horses, he saw no reason to waste the precious War Kings.

As for the ordinary warhorses, he did not care about their sacrifices.

Throughout these days, while the Ma Clan army continuously launched offensives to train their troops, they never ceased expanding their horse herds.

Under Qi Tian's control, the warhorses charged fearlessly, significantly reducing casualties among allied Gu Masters.

Qi Tian frequently adopted such tactics, sacrificing numerous ordinary warhorses.

This earned unanimous praise from the allied forces.

The warhorses were part of Qi Tian's power. Although he was bound by an oath, if his horse herd grew too large, people would instinctively feel wary.

While the allied forces did not know that Qi Tian possessed the Word-Breaking Gu, which allowed him to ignore oaths, they still could not fully trust that he would fight with his full strength in a major battle.

But after Qi Tian repeatedly sacrificed large numbers of horses, the casualties among Gu Masters dropped drastically, earning him widespread approval. The allied forces no longer feared him and even actively helped him recruit more warhorses.

After all, taming wild beast herds was a dangerous task that cost many Gu Masters their lives.

Compared to fighting on the battlefield, which tested lower-ranked Gu Masters to their limits, they preferred capturing warhorses.

As a result, the total number of warhorses did not decrease; it remained stable at around five hundred thousand.

At first glance, Qi Tian's actions seemed insignificant, but in reality, they were highly strategic.

Firstly, while he did not hesitate to sacrifice ordinary warhorses, he valued the War Kings. Any injured War Kings were immediately withdrawn.

As old War Kings survived and new ones were captured, Qi Tian's total number of War Kings grew, strengthening the foundation of his horse herd and raising their overall combat power.

Secondly, Qi Tian's reputation in the allied forces soared. Although reputation was not a tangible benefit, it brought many unseen advantages, making his actions smoother.

Lastly, in the process, Qi Tian collected a large number of souls.

Qi Tian calmly directed the warhorses to attack, indifferent to their losses.

After two hours of fierce assaults, the Ma Clan had gained the upper hand. Ma Yingjie repeatedly used Amplification Gu to urge the enemy to surrender.

"Patriarch, holding out like this isn't a solution—we must decide soon…"

"A true commander must assess the situation. The Ma Clan's morale is soaring. Even if we withstand this wave, we cannot endure their full assault!"

"Right now, we still have a city to defend, our forces are intact, and we have the leverage to negotiate. Whether to fight or retreat, Patriarch must decide quickly…"

The high-ranking Gu Masters spoke anxiously, each growing uneasy.

Wei Bi looked around and sighed bitterly. "Retreat? Where could we go? How could we outrun warhorses? Fighting isn't in our favor either. If we hold out, we'll only end up as slaves, used as cannon fodder when Ma Clan breaks through. Sigh… Forget it. I've heard that the Ma Clan's young master is benevolent. This might be our chance to participate in the Royal Court Struggle."

Upon hearing Wei Bi's words, the Gu Masters secretly sighed in relief. They couldn't suggest surrender outright, as that would be desertion. But since the patriarch made the decision, there was no issue.

The order to surrender quickly spread, and the battle soon ended.

Wei Bi and his men opened the damaged city gates to welcome Ma Yingjie and Qi Tian. They then gathered their clan's supplies and set out for the Ma Clan's main camp.

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Meanwhile, in the Yutian Battlefield…

Wolf King Chang Shanyin and Hei Loulan joined forces. The Hei and Liu Clans temporarily ceased hostilities and formed an alliance through a poison oath.

Following the alliance, the Liu Clan marched west to absorb local forces and expand their army, preparing to confront the Luo Clan's forces.

The Hei Clan, on the other hand, remained still, gathering their wolf hordes before deciding to advance east against the Eastern Tribes.

The Eastern Tribes, led by the Grass Courtyard, had already dominated many smaller clans, leaving only the Zhao Clan resisting assimilation. With the Hei Clan's army approaching, the Zhao Clan's pressure eased somewhat.

As the Zhao Clan wavered, Zhao Lianyun used the analogy of a tiger, wolf, and sheep to persuade her father. Finally, the Zhao Clan's patriarch made the decision to travel thousands of miles to seek refuge with the Ma Clan.

After enduring numerous hardships, the Zhao Clan safely arrived at the Ma Clan's camp and was personally received by the Ma Clan patriarch.

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Three Days Later, at the Ma Clan Camp…

Alliance Leader Ma Shangfeng invited the high-ranking members of the allied forces to a ceremony where the Wei and Zhao Clans swore their allegiance.

At the banquet, the Zhao Clan Patriarch—now the fourth five-turn Gu Master in the Ma Clan Alliance—was given a position just below Ma Shangfeng, Cheng Long, and Qi Tian.

Although this elderly patriarch, with his white hair and wrinkled face, had lost his duel to Fei Dian Dongpo three years ago and achieved little in his tenure, he was still a five-turn Gu Master. With a large Zhao Clan behind him, he received great respect and hospitality.

Similarly, Wei Bi and his Wei Clan, known for their defensive prowess, were also well received.

Ma Shangfeng tactfully balanced the interests of all parties, ensuring that no one was dissatisfied with the seating arrangements in the war council.

"Victory comes from unity! If the Ma Clan claims the Royal Court, none of you will be left unrewarded!"

With these words, Ma Shangfeng raised morale, recognized contributions, and promised future rewards, filling the war council with a celebratory atmosphere.