Earlier, it was ntioned that Wanggan is a multi-ethnic nation.
The Da Lai Clan and Fudou Clan are considered large ethnic groups with significant populations.
Their hatred dates back to the days when the ddling Yinglan Empire occupied the region.
After Yinglan Empire occupied Wanggan.
They decided to support a group of ethnic loyalists to manage the territory.
After much deliberation, they chose the Da Lai Clan.
At that ti, the Da Lai Clan's activities were closer to what is now Turand State rather than the current Da Lai State.
In the area of Da Lai State, the Fudou Clan had the greatest influence.
Because the Fudou Clan constantly resisted Yinglan Empire's invasion, it caused disturbances in their hinterland, so Yinglan Empire provided Da Lai Clan with weapons to arm them and suppress the Fudou Clan.
As a result.
Da Lai Clan's ard forces entered Fudou Clan's territory, initiating a prolonged century-long tug-of-war.
The once prosperous Fudou Clan, economically and militarily superior to Da Lai Clan, retreated under pressure and eventually were chased into forests and barren lands, leading to a life of hardship.
After Wanggan's independence.
Conflicts between the two were temporarily reconciled.
Da Lai Clan and Fudou Clan coexisted peacefully for several decades.
During Vijaya's rule.
To further resolve their differences.
A Fudou Clan autonomous region was established within Da Lai State, giving them greater autonomy, and allowing Fudou Clan people to recuperate.
Then ca Badula's ard coup.
As Fudou Clan viewed Vijaya as a benefactor, they did not support Badula's coup.
While Da Lai Clan staunchly backed Badula.
Their opposing stances sparked another war.
Badula's governnt should have intervened at this critical mont, but it didn't. In Badula's view, the Fudou Clan were "rebels", so having them subdued by Da Lai Clan was beneficial.
Thus adopting a one-eye-open, one-eye-closed stance.
Theoretically.
The dominant Da Lai Clan should have had the upper hand.
Yet, Fudou Clan's years of displacent fostered a fierce combat ability, and they held their ground against Da Lai Clan, thanks to their indomitable spirit.
This ongoing chaos has continued for a long ti and remains unresolved to this day.
About an hour into Da Lai State.
Chen Fang witnessed the brutal reality of war firsthand.
The already poor roads were now scarred with potholes from heavy shelling, and burnt-out civilian and armored vehicle skeletons were visible.
Passing through several villages, ruins abound with no intact building in sight.
Displaced villagers scoured the debris in despair, their faces devoid of expression, their silence speaking louder than words against the war.
In stark contrast to Dimang City's prosperity and decadence, these two places felt tragically disparate.
Of course.
Amid such conditions, travel speed decreased.
Lin Youyu grew tense as well.
He dug out his pistol from his waist, placing it within easy reach, preparing for ergencies.
This situation.
Chen Fang had only seen on television.
Claiming not to be nervous would be a lie.
Just then.
The vehicle suddenly halted.
Everyone looked ahead.
A checkpoint lood ahead, staffed by four or five soldiers in incomplete uniforms. Ard and chatting by the roadside, as the vehicle approached, they stood up, rifles in hand. One of them stepped into the road, gesturing for them to proceed.
"Da Lai Clan soldiers, it's alright, my identity should be helpful,"
Nanda reassured.
Upon hearing that.
Chen Fang and Lin Youyu exchanged a glance.
Their anxious hearts settled.
After Lin Youyu put away his gun, he gently accelerated, guiding the vehicle towards the checkpoint.
A soldier stepped forward to the car window, glanced inside, and started speaking in an incomprehensible language.
Nanda quickly responded.
Whatever was said.
The soldier chuckled and waved them on.
"Can we go?"
Chen Fang asked Nanda.
Nanda shook his head, saying, "They say all vehicles passing through must exit for inspection, ahead is a conflict zone, they must prevent any supplies from reaching the Fudou Clan."
This request seed reasonable.
The four opened their car doors, stood roadside, ready for inspection.
Just then.
The other three soldiers approached.
Their gaze scrutinizing Nanda and Nunu, a subtle alert triggering discomfort for Chen Fang.
"Youyu, be prepared, there might be trouble,"
Chen Fang whispered.
Two soldiers pointed their guns at Chen Fang and Lin Youyu.
The other two spoke to Nanda and Nunu, their expressions revealing a problem.
Nanda and Nunu tried fervently to explain, their tone turned into dispute.
"What are they saying?"
Chen Fang inquired.
Nanda, agitated, replied, "They... they want us to entertain them... What do we do?"
Exactly as suspected.
These were rogue soldiers.
They disregarded Nanda's identity.
Perhaps doubting Nanda's ties with Wen Min.
In the heat of the mont.
Chen Fang's heart raced.
Just then.
Lin Youyu feigned compliance but quietly asked, "Brother Fang, can you use a gun?"
"Yes!"
Chen Fang replied.
Lin Youyu continued, "Driver's side door, there's a handgun there, once I act, you drive, understood?"
Before Chen Fang could react.
Lin Youyu moved.
Suddenly drawing his gun from the lower back, firing twice.
The soldiers overseeing them fell, the grueso scene pausing Chen Fang montarily.
Quickly recovering, Chen Fang leapt into the driver's seat.
His hand brushed the door, finding the handgun Lin Youyu ntioned.
At the critical mont.
The two aiming unlawful intentions at Nunu and Nanda also raised their guns; yet Chen Fang was faster, raising his arm and shooting at the closest one.
The bullet flew.
Aid true, striking one's shoulder.
With a grunt, he fell.
Then Lin Youyu fired again, taking down the other.
One soldier remained at the checkpoint.
Instead of charging at them, he grabbed his whistle hanging at the neck, blowing it furiously...
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