BAIHU (White Tiger Warrior): Challenging the Dragon
CHAPTER 131 | Combat spirit of the nation's Buke troops

Panic has struck the Buke nation. Almost a third of their army was killed by arrows and fire that devoured their camp until they became charcoal.

The face of King Mao Da was already like it was immersed in mud. Like putting water on his head, the water will immediately boil in a short time because it is so hot and smoldering because of his anger.

Two generals and two elders of the nation no one dared to approach King Mao Da who was at the peak of his anger.

“We don't have any more campsites. Should we attack or return?”

The whispers of the troops were heard by King Mao Da and made him become increasingly violent. “Tonight we sleep in the open if there has been no word from the spy. Tomorrow we attack the city of Linshang!” Angry shouting.

Although the statement from king Mao Da was unpleasant and lowered the spirit of his army. But they did not dare to defy the orders of their king.

In the afternoon the Buke nation troops look for a shady place under the trees to shelter, and, and some make a simple place from the tree trunk and leaves to shelter the king and the generals and also for the troops.

Soon a few simple places of tree trunks and foliage stood for their resting place. Although simple but can be set in the hot sun.

“Your Majesty, the spirit of our troops is declining. What should we do?” An elder of the Buke nation spoke softly with king Mao Da.

King Mao Da was speechless hearing the words of the nation's elder Buke, he could not give anything at this moment. But he promised in his heart, if he could win the war this time, he would give his troops vast land in the territory of the Northern Snow kingdom.

The night was quite cold because the Northern Snow kingdom region was a high mountain area, so the temporary shelter made by the troops of the Buke nation could not avoid the troops from the brunt of the cold wind.

And one thing they did not know was that Baihu had secretly settled down with some people to approach their resting place. Behind the high and hidden rocks, Baihu had ordered his troops to collect the rocks on the hill.

Then Baihu exerted the skill he had learned from elder disciple Dang Gui, the Winter Snow Storm. Although only two moves, Baihu is able to create very cold air to freeze the surrounding air.

By deploying the style of Winter Snow Storm, Baihu directly directed the move to the retreat of the Buke nation.

That night at the resting place of the Buke nation's troops, the air in the northern mountains was indeed cold enough and made them all feel cold. The troops struggled to ward off the cold as their equipment had caught fire by morning.

The troops of the Buke nation only relied on the bonfire they made to gain warmth. And began to fall asleep near the bonfire.

But suddenly, a cold strong wind came crashing to their place. The entire campfire was suddenly extinguished and an icy cold air attacked the Buke nation's army.

The body of the Buke nation's army that was not equipped with cold equipment because it was on fire immediately shivered with cold. Their faces paled and their lips turned blue.

King Mao Da, the highly capable elders and generals were able to withstand that ice-cold air, but not with their low-capable armies.

Eventually most of the troops panicked and ran to hide behind the existing rock walls. Some ran towards the trees and hid behind the trees. But not a few who froze to death because of the cold air that suddenly attacked them.

“Your Majesty, the rocks have been prepared according to plan.” whispered one of the generals who approached Baihu.

“Good, this way the enemy troops will not be able to sleep well. Their fighting spirit will decrease further.” Baihu said slowly.

They then returned to the fortress of Linshang city after preparing everything in that place.

It is a hillside near the city of Linshang which is the path that the Buke troops will pass if they want to attack the city of Linshang.

In the morning, many Buke nation troops can not sleep well because of the cold air. And some who force sleep in cold air will not be able to wake up again. Their sleeping bodies froze and they froze to death.

The troops of the Buke nation again suffered losses due to the incident. And this was beyond King Mao Da's expectations. He did not expect that the departure of the Buke nation's army this time would get such a huge obstacle.

Already long ago the Buke nation from the western region could not attack the Northern Snow kingdom because the natural conditions on the border of Linshang City were not favorable to the troops of the Buke nation. However since they had managed to conquer the Northern Snow kingdom before this, it made them forget and ignore it.

They forgot that they could conquer the Northern Snow kingdom because the city of Linshang cooperated with them before and passed the Buke nation's army to the Northern Snow kingdom's territory.

The troops of the Buke nation were still cold and sleepless, that morning seemed scattered with a feeling of lack of enthusiasm. The fighting spirit of the Buke nation's army is really weak.

Seeing the condition of his troops, King Mao Da ordered the cook to prepare a good meal from the remaining supplies.

“Today we won't wait anymore. We will attack and flatten Linshang city!” said King Mao Da in front of the nation's elder Buke and his two generals.

Hearing that, the two generals who also forced themselves excitedly gave orders for the entire army to start marching and prepare to eat and listen to the orders of King Mao Da.

The food that had been prepared and the remaining troops of the Buke nation immediately took food to warm up and increase their stamina.

The fighting spirit of the Buke nation's troops increased slightly after finishing enjoying the warm and spicy food typical of the Buke nation. They then marched though the cold air was still left in the morning.

“Brothers, today is a historic day for the nation of Buke. Some of us have been in the capital of the Northern Snow kingdom and are waiting for our arrival. But we get obstacles because the city of Linshang has fallen to the enemy side.” said King Mao Da began his speech.

“I have sent a letter to the royal capital to help attack the city of Linshang from the east, and we will squeeze them from the west. Victory is in sight. If you succeed in winning this war, you will prosper and earn the prize of vast lands in the territory of the Northern Snow kingdom. I promise you that.” Shouted King Mao Da excitedly.

The eyes of the Buke nation's troops sparkled hearing that, their spirit was revived after hearing the plans and gifts promised by King Mao Da. The cold air became burnt by their spirits and immediately prepared to attack.

The ranks of the Buke nation army immediately moved towards the city of Linshang with neat and high spirits. The cavalry rode on horses that had remained since the previous fire.