Way of Overlord
Chapter 166: How History is Made

Chapter 166: How History is Made

Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, the Marynku warriors let out triumphant roars that echoed through the land, like they had already won

Belarion, displaying his unmatched martial skill and a tactical genius that transcended the battlefield, caught the severed head of his fallen foe and swiftly retreated to the safety of his comrades.

The battle had been fierce, but it was over in an instant, leaving a stunned silence in its wake.

When Belarion returned in front of Aeryon, he jump down from his horse and with a laugh coming out from his mouth, he throws the head of Xiongba in front of Aeryon tent

Belarion triumphant return was met with hearty laughter and applause from Aeryon and his assembled warriors.

The head of Xiongba, a stark reminder of the formidable foe he had just vanquished, lay before them like a grisly trophy of their victory.

Aeryon, with a jovial spirit, ordered the Ayrag to be brought forth.

The drink was poured into a cup and offered to Belarion with utmost respect. Aeryon himself served his own sworn brother

As they shared the Ayrag, their laughter and camaraderie filled the air.

Aeryon laugh and feel happy with this. In the current world, he could tell that there is not many people in the world that could withstand Belarion might

As long as he is allowed to grow, why could he not beat Dugu Yi or other powerhouses of the Great Steppe.

Combine that with his ability to lead soldiers, Aeryon could not help but feel that his dreams would be realized in the future.

In that moment, as they celebrated their triumph and envisioned the future, Aeryon couldn’t help but feel that destiny was on their side.

That was the battle that curb the spirit of the defenders of the city.

The defeat of Xiongba at the hands of Belarion had a profound impact on the defenders of Nurshira.

Their once high spirits were now replaced with a deep sense of dread and helplessness. Belarion display of power and skill had left an indelible mark on their psyche.

A day had passed since that battle.

Following his victory, Belarion rode his horse to the very gates of the city, his fiery spirit undiminished.

With a thunderous voice, he hurled insults and challenges, daring any warrior from the city to come forth and face him.

But the defenders, having witnessed the brutal outcome of the previous duel, dared not send another champion to confront the Steppe warrior.

Today, this city would be broken!

That is Aeryon promise and that is his will.

So, today, the city must be broken. The promise he gave his men, he would not break

The roars of the Steppe would rang across the Yan lands today.

And one day, the horses of the grassland would trample every empire in the world and their roars would be heard all over the world

All of this will start from this city

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However fastidious they may be about facts, historians are engaged in storytelling, not science.

The warriors who stood on both sides of this battle, on that fateful day, were unaware of the profound significance their actions would hold in the grand tapestry of history.

In the heat of the moment, amidst the dust and chaos of the battlefield, they fought with a sense of urgency and purpose, but the true magnitude of their struggle eluded them.

Even Aeryon, a visionary leader with dreams of uniting the Steppe, did not fully grasp the historical weight of the city’s fall he was about to achieve.

His ambitions, though grand, were focused on the future, on the greater unification of the Steppe tribes, and the city’s conquest appeared as but a stepping stone towards that goal.

Yet, history often unfolds in unexpected ways.

Seemingly minor events, like the Battle of Tours or the Battle of Marathon, have echoed through time, their consequences resonating far beyond the immediate context in which they occurred.

Had the Yan dynasty possessed the gift of foresight, they would undoubtedly have marshalled every resource and ounce of strength to resist the relentless advance of the Steppe warriors to the city of Nurshira

If they had done this, the outcome of this pivotal moment in history would not have been left to chance, for they would have realized that the fall of this city would carry repercussions far beyond its walls.

With the city breach would come a transformation in the mindset of the Steppe people towards the Yan dynasty.

The anger and resentment, long suppressed beneath the surface by the weight of fear, would erupt like a tempest.

Anger that have long been supressed by fear would now bloom wildly.

The very foundations of the relationship between the Steppe and the Yan would be irrevocably altered, and the Yan dynasty would face a united and vengeful Steppe, determined to avenge past grievances.

it is often the unforeseen consequences of pivotal moments that shape the future of a civilisation.

The fall of a city can be more than a military defeat; it can become a catalyst for change, altering the course of empires and civilizations in ways that no one could have predicted.

The Yan dynasty strategy in dealing with the Steppe people was marked by a dangerous combination of arrogance and brutality.

They propagated the belief of their invincibility through a combination of military might and propaganda.

The Yan rulers instilled a sense of superiority within their own populace, often portraying the Steppe people as uncivilized and inferior.

This propaganda machine not only fuelled pride among the Yan but also justified the harsh treatment of the Steppe tribes.

One of the most infamous aspects of their policy was the offering of bounties for Steppe heads.

This macabre practice not only served to dehumanize the Steppe people but also turned violence against them into a lucrative business.

It was a stark example of how the Yan rulers prioritized control and domination over diplomacy or understanding.

This brutal approach inevitably led to a deep well of resentment and anger among the Steppe communities.

The Yan Empire actions, which included the indiscriminate killing of Steppe individuals regardless of their innocence, incited a burning desire for justice and revenge among the Steppe tribes.

And doing such act that angers Heaven, it would clearly create resentment and anger, in the hearts of the grassland people

The Yan people’s double standard in their treatment of the grassland people is a clear example of how historical narratives and biases often serve the interests of those in power.

When the Yan rulers sought to justify their conquest and subjugation of the grassland people, they labelled them as "barbarians."

This term was used to dehumanize the Steppe tribes, portraying them as uncivilized and in need of the Yan’s so-called "civilizing" influence.

This justification conveniently masked the Yan people aggressive expansionism as a noble mission to bring enlightenment to the perceived savages of the Steppe.

However, when the grassland people resisted Yan rule or fought back against oppression, the Yan people changed their rhetoric.

They began to refer to the Steppe warriors as "mindless beasts" or "savage warriors," employing derogatory terms to further dehumanize them.

This shift in language was aimed at justifying the Yan’s military campaigns and portraying the resistance of the Steppe tribes as chaotic and irrational.

In reality, the Steppe people had their own rich cultures, traditions, and ways of life that were deeply connected to the vast grasslands they inhabited.

The Yan people’s characterization of them as "barbarians" or "mindless beasts" was a deliberate distortion aimed at justifying their aggression and oppression.

This is the manipulation of language and narrative to suit their interest. And now even a child of Yan have been poisoned by this kind of thinking

The cycle of hatred and resentment that has festered over time often leads to a volatile and dangerous situation.

When one group or nation commits injustices against another, especially if those injustices involve brutality and the destruction of families and communities, it creates a deep well of anger and desire for revenge.

This is a fundamental aspect of human psychology and the history of conflicts worldwide.

In the case of the Yan Empire’s treatment of the grassland people, their policies and actions created a profound sense of injustice and anger among the Steppe tribes.

These feelings were exacerbated by the lack of any conciliatory gestures or attempts to address the grievances of the grassland people.

When one side perceives itself as having been wronged and denied justice, it often leads to a situation where they seek retribution with equal or greater force.

The absence of mercy and the brutal treatment of the grassland people by the Yan Empire only fuelled the desire for revenge.

This sets the stage for a prolonged and destructive conflict where neither side is willing to show compassion or seek a peaceful resolution.

No mercy was afforded to the grassland people, so the grassland people would also not have any mercy when dealing with Yan people.

When this city falls, the prestige and fear that the Yan people had inflicted upon the people of the grassland will turn into the grassland people anger.

When they saw that the Yan people is nothing more than that, not as invincible as they thought then a vicious cycle would begin.

The North of Yan is rarely attacked.

The moment this city fell, the tribes of the Great Steppe would no longer only look at their neighbours to get what they want.

They would begin to look south.

And sooner or later, there would be a clash between the steppe people who is filled with anger against the now weakened yan people.

If Aeryon knew he would laugh.

And he believe that if Yan is defeated later, they would surely make novels and write articles like changing history.

After all, Aeryon had seen so many of those books when he is in the world.

They only know how to regret and revise history to make themselves feel better about their own race.

The fall of an empire sometime lies on the little things.

And as the morning dew evaporate, the battle between two civilization begins.

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