The Warlord's Revenge

Chapter 27

The Siege of the Stronghold

The morning sun barely broke through the thick clouds of smoke rising from the battlefield. General Zhao’s army surrounded Victor’s stronghold, their siege weapons already pounding the walls. The once-sturdy defenses shook with each impact, and the sounds of battle echoed throughout the fortress.

A massive explosion shattered the morning air as one of Zhao’s siege engines smashed through the outer wall of the stronghold. The ground quaked violently, and a blinding flash of light erupted from the impact, sending a shockwave through the fortress.

Chunks of stone and debris flew everywhere from the damaged wall. The explosion had blown a big hole in the stronghold’s defenses, letting Zhao’s forces get through. Smoke and dust poured out, adding to the chaos on the battlefield.

The soldiers near the explosion were thrown backward, knocking them off their feet. Some were flung into the air and landed lifelessly among the rubble, while others were crushed by the f