Dark Sand: My Players Are All Actors
Chapter 256 - 203: Fifty vs Fifty Thousand_2

Chapter 256: Chapter 203: Fifty vs Fifty Thousand_2

Yunfeng Monk was scared to the point of kneeling on the ground and begging for mercy, speaking without a filter.

"Mr. Yu! I know you are the reincarnation of Qing She, capable of uprooting mountains, destined for great fortune. I’m just a shameless scoundrel, momentarily deluded. You are magnanimous, please spare me... Ah!"

Before Yunfeng Monk could finish his words, Fan Cun had already plunged a sword into his chest.

Following that, he swiftly drew out his sword and swiped it across his neck.

With a thud, the head fell to the ground.

Fan Cun then searched Yunfeng Monk’s bundle, found the command seal, and tossed his head to one of his subordinates.

"Let’s go, back to camp!"

On the return journey, Fan Cun was in a good mood.

He felt as exhilarated as when he had impersonated General Qin Kaiyun during the Cavalry Trial.

He had already felt that the body of Yu Jiaxuan was exceptionally robust, a true powerhouse, but he realized he had underestimated it.

Whether riding a horse or wielding a sword, it almost felt like an extension of his arm, incredibly smooth!

Although these top players had decent fighting skills, their abilities were still constrained by the physical limits of their characters in the instance.

It was fortunate to encounter a historical figure with the physical prowess of General Qin Kaiyun; that was a true joyride.

On the flip side, controlling a mere peasant or scholar meant their skills were significantly reduced.

Now, even though Yu Jiaxuan was originally just a scholar, his physical condition was absolutely on par with general-level warriors!

Of course, considering he hadn’t been through long-lasting battlefield training, he couldn’t possibly become a pure war machine like General Qin Kaiyun or Deng Yuanjing. However, with his exceptional talent, it was undoubtedly enough to rank among the top warriors.

"Among the lyricists, the most capable fighter, and among the fighters, the best at poetry? Yeah, that’s right.

"However, isn’t the start of this instance a bit too easy? Just tracking down a traitor and killing him, and that’s it?

"I thought this Yunfeng Monk was some formidable expert, but he turned out to be a pushover."

Fan Cun felt vaguely uneasy because the mission was completed too easily, which didn’t match the usual challenge level of "Dark Sand."

Since nothing special happened on the way back, the in-game progress was accelerated.

Not long after, Fan Cun and his men returned to the Rebel Army’s camp.

But upon returning, he realized something was amiss.

Why... such disarray?

The Rebel Army boasted over a hundred thousand men. Although conditions in the camp were not great due to shortages, it was still a bustling scene.

However, the camp was now in chaos; many tents were empty, the ground was a mess, and some people were even packing up to flee.

A sense of foreboding grew within Fan Cun as he quickly walked into the camp and randomly stopped a Rebel Army soldier to ask, "What happened here?"

The soldier, pale as a ghost, replied, "It’s Ma Anbang! He had been harboring treacherous thoughts, and yesterday he secretly allied with Jin soldiers to attack our camp, leading to... Commander Geng’s death!

"Now, the Rebel Army’s reputation is destroyed, morale has dissipated, and everyone is fleeing for their lives..."

Fan Cun was stunned.

As expected, the game wouldn’t just organize such a simple mission.

Chasing Yunfeng Monk was merely an appetizer; this was the main event!

For a player unfamiliar with the relevant historical materials, being puzzled was normal.

Who could have imagined that a camp of over a hundred thousand rebels would collapse overnight?

But on further thought, this made perfect sense.

The Rebel Army was originally made up of various rebel factions rising against Jin rule, some of which were opportunists like Yunfeng Monk.

Commander Geng was the only one who could hold them together.

Now, with Ma Anbang’s sudden betrayal and collusion with the Jin to attack the camp and kill Commander Geng, the entire Rebel Army’s morale inevitably collapsed. And the generals, each with their own agendas, couldn’t unify, scattering in every direction.

Hundreds of thousands of troops faced the prospect of disintegration.

Fan Cun furrowed his brows; there was no use in blaming anyone at this point. What he needed to consider foremost was the next objective in the instance.

Re-gather everyone and rebuild the Rebel Army?

Difficult!

First, Yu Jiaxuan’s original status within the Rebel Army wasn’t very high. Although he brought over two thousand men and held a position that allowed him some influence over the Rebel Army’s decisions, this influence was insufficient compared to other powerful generals.

Why would these generals with real power listen to him?

Merely by pursuing Yunfeng Monk and retrieving the command seal, he was still unlikely to win everyone over.

Second, many leaders of the Rebel Army had already left with their troops. The Rebel Camp could be considered scattered, and trying to hunt down these groups to bring them back was practically unrealistic.

Furthermore, the attack by the Jin soldiers had frightened many in the Rebel Army; with Commander Geng dead, what could these defeated and dispirited soldiers achieve?

They no longer saw a future for the Rebel Army; thus, any actions by the players at this point would be in vain.

Fan Cun was somewhat exasperated, "Damn, I hate having to think!

"What am I supposed to do now?"

If it were up to his usual impulsive character, the course of action would be to seek revenge and settle scores.

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