At 100 years old, he joined the army in place of his granddaughter, and became a national war god.

Outside Duanyun Pass, a long wind howls, whipping up yellow sand from all over the land.

Outside the Yan army camp, Murong Di, clad in full armor, stood with his hands behind his back, his cloak fluttering in the strong wind.

His gaze was deep and thoughtful as he looked towards the main road to the south, his brows furrowed with a hint of quiet anticipation.

Beside Murong Di, Tian Cheng, Gongsun Yu, and other generals stood quietly, the entire army waiting for the arrival of this reinforcement that would turn the tide of the battle.

"General, the Nanzhao reinforcements are almost here." Tian Cheng couldn't contain his urgency and spoke in a low voice, his gaze fixed on the distant official road. "With the elephant corps' assistance, we will surely take this tough nut to crack at Duanyun Pass today!"

Gongsun Yu nodded slightly, his expression cautious: "The Nanzhao elephant army is renowned throughout the southern border, but I have never seen it in person and do not know its true power."

After a moment of silence, amidst the howling wind, a series of deep, heavy footsteps could be faintly heard.

The sound was different from the chaotic roar of a thousand horses galloping; it was a steady, powerful, and earth-shaking roar that grew clearer and clearer as it approached.

The loess ground beneath my feet began to tremble slightly, the fine sand and gravel danced slowly, and even the military flags standing beside me quivered slightly.

All the Yan soldiers tensed up and turned to look at the end of the southern road.

The next moment, several enormous black shadows slowly emerged on the horizon at the edge of the field of vision.

At first it was just a blurry outline, but soon the shadow kept getting closer and became clearer.

The moment those figures came into full view, the Yan army's ranks fell silent!

The entire audience erupted in uproar!

Ten enormous creatures slowly approached, their bodies towering like mountains, standing tall on the official road, each far surpassing any other ferocious beast or giant animal in the world.

Ordinary warhorses appear tiny in comparison to them, and even heavily armored warhorses are not nearly as majestic as they are.

Those are Nanzhao war elephants!

One after another, the moving, gray-black mountains rolled in with steady, heavy steps.

The massive leg, as thick as an ancient tree, landed, each stomp causing the earth to tremble violently and dust to fly everywhere.

Its enormous body blotted out the sky, casting a vast expanse of dense shadow, and with its innate savage pressure, it heavily enveloped the entire battlefield.

A suffocating sense of oppression instantly swept over the hearts of all the Yan soldiers.

Everyone's pupils contracted sharply, their faces filled with utter shock and disbelief.

They had fought for many years, witnessed thousands of troops clashing and warhorses fighting to the death on the battlefield, but they had never seen such a majestic and enormous creature.

Such a size is simply beyond the reach of ordinary flesh and blood. Just by standing here, it exudes an aura of immense power, causing people to tremble and their legs to shake.

As the elephant army drew ever closer, everyone finally saw the full form of the war elephants, and the shock in their hearts grew even stronger.

Each war elephant was entirely black, with thick, rough hides as tough as millennia-old black iron, impenetrable by swords and spears. Not an inch of their bodies was exposed; they were all covered in heavy scale armor specially made by the Nanzhao Kingdom.

Layer upon layer of black iron armor clung to the elephant's body, the plates gleaming coldly, their edges sharpened with blades, protecting the elephant's head, neck, back, and vital limbs, layer upon layer of protection, making it indestructible.

The war elephants' thick tusks were tightly bound with fine iron chains, the ends of which were attached to sharp, giant crescent-shaped battle blades. The blades were cold and menacing, each about half the length of a man, and incredibly sharp. A sweeping attack from them was enough to cleave through armor and tear apart enemy formations.

On the elephant's back stood a sturdy wooden battle tower, built of hard ironwood and secured with rivets, as stable as a rock.

The battle tower was surrounded by black iron railings, which were studded with spikes, serving both to protect the soldiers and to deter the enemy.

In each battle tower stood ten fully armed elite elephant cavalrymen from the Nanzhao Kingdom.

These elephant soldiers were all elite warriors handpicked by the Nanzhao Kingdom. They wore black-scaled armor specially made in the southern borderlands, iron helmets covering their faces, and carried long-handled broadswords and heavy crossbows. They were tall and imposing, exuding a fierce aura.

They stood silently atop the towering Elephant Back Battle Tower, dozens of feet high, looking down with cold, icy eyes, exuding the murderous aura of seasoned warriors, like war gods in the clouds, surveying the common people.

Ten giant war elephants lined up in a row, advancing in perfect unison, their imposing presence overwhelming.

The wild ferocity of savage beasts, combined with fully armed elite soldiers, creates an invincible iron army.

Even the usually calm and collected Murong Di, who had been through countless battles, had a look of deep shock in his eyes at this moment. He subconsciously took half a step forward and stared intently at the elephant army formation in front of him.

He had long heard of the formidable reputation of the Nanzhao Elephant Army, knowing it to be the strongest army in the southern frontier, traversing mountains and plains, crushing countless tribes, and rarely suffering defeat. He had also heard countless legends of the elephant army charging and crushing thousands of soldiers.

Hearing something a thousand times is not as good as seeing it once.

Only now, facing this legendary and powerful army up close, has he truly understood what it means to be invincible and what it means to be awe-inspiring.

Such overwhelming momentum and terrifying formation are enough to intimidate any infantry formation in the world. Ordinary soldiers would be powerless to resist such a behemoth.

"It truly lives up to its reputation!"

Gongsun Yu, standing beside him, couldn't help but sigh deeply, his eyes filled with shock and his tone deeply moved. "Everyone says that the Nanzhao elephant army is rampant in the southern border and no one can stop it. Seeing it today, I know that the rumors are true."

"Such a colossal beast charges rampage, its flesh itself the strongest armor, reinforced by its blades; its charge is unstoppable." Gongsun Yu slowly shook his head, deeply moved. "When two armies clash, fear sets in before the battle even begins. Anyone facing such a mountain-like behemoth would feel a surge of terror, their morale instantly crushed. They're already at a disadvantage without even needing to fight!"

Tian Cheng, who was standing to the side, could no longer contain his joy. He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes gleaming, and his face was full of excitement.

"Excellent! Excellent!" Tian Cheng exclaimed, his voice trembling with excitement. "With the full support of the Nanzhao elephant army, what is there to fear at Duanyun Pass!"

"The Great Qian garrison relies on the natural defenses to hold out, exhausting our forces and demoralizing us. Today, with these ten war elephants in command, they can easily sweep through the city walls and smash through the gates!"

"We will win this battle! Duanyun Pass will fall today!"

The generals of the Yan army nodded in agreement. The suppressed morale, which had been dampened by days of setbacks in their attacks, vanished the moment they saw the elephant army. Instead, they were filled with extreme excitement and an unwavering belief in victory.

Just as everyone was marveling and excited, the largest elephant at the very front, which resembled the leader of an elephant army, slowly stopped.

This war elephant was more majestic than the other nine, with a shoulder height of nearly three zhang (approximately 10 meters) and a more robust body. It was covered in gilded iron-inlaid heavy armor with intricate patterns, exuding nobility. Its two tusks were thicker and longer, and the entwined blades were larger and sharper, clearly making it the king of the elephant army.

The giant elephant stood firmly, its heavy footsteps abruptly ceasing, and the tremor of the earth dissipated.

The next moment, a tall figure suddenly soared into the air from within the towering battle tower of the King's War Elephant.

A dark figure soared through the air, its movements light and graceful, walking on air and using the momentum of the high altitude to steadily leap down from the back of an elephant several meters high.

His body landed silently, and as his robes fluttered, he displayed his superb and profound lightness skill.

The newcomer was a general from Nanzhao, over thirty years old, with a resolute and profound face, a bronze complexion typical of soldiers from the southern frontier, sharp eyes like an eagle, and an aura of fierce killing intent emanating from him.

He was clad in a dark blue beast king armor from the Southern Frontier, the armor engraved with patterns of exotic beasts from the Southern Frontier. His shoulder armor was ferocious, and a heavy broadsword hung at his waist. The scabbard was black, concealing its sharpness. His posture was as upright as a pine tree, and his aura was powerful and imposing without anger.

Upon landing, the Nanzhao general looked straight ahead at Murong Di, his expression solemn. He stepped forward, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and spoke in a booming voice:

"By imperial decree of the King of Nanzhao, Mengshan has led one hundred elite elephant soldiers and ten war elephants to reinforce the Yan army and assist the allied forces in conquering Duanyun Pass!"

The sound was powerful and resonant, piercing through the wind and echoing across the fields.

Upon seeing this, Murong Di's face instantly broke into a hearty smile, his brows, which had been furrowed for days, completely relaxed. He quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands in return, and returned the greeting with great enthusiasm.

"General Meng has come from afar to provide timely and righteous assistance. On behalf of the entire army, Murong Di thanks the King of Nanzhao and the General for his great kindness!"

He was overjoyed. With the help of Mengshan and the Elephant Army, the troubling problem of breaking the deadlock was finally solved.

"General, you must be weary from your journey. Please come into the main tent to rest. Our two armies will then discuss the battle plan and work together to break through Duanyun Pass!"

"please!"